Welcome to Goldfinch Cottage, a charming, family-friendly vacation rental near Plum Island and Newburyport. Nestled in Newbury, Massachusetts, the cottage is perfectly located between the stunning beaches and nature of Plum Island and the charm of historic downtown Newburyport. It’s the ideal spot for families looking to relax, explore, and make lasting memories.
Goldfinch Cottage comfortably sleeps eight guests, with four bright bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The home features airy living spaces designed for both comfort and togetherness. Outside, you’ll find a large fenced yard that’s perfect for kids to run around, a spacious deck for gathering, and fun amenities for all ages—including a gas grill, a wood-burning fire pit, and a basketball hoop.
Whether you’re spending the day at the beach, exploring local shops and restaurants, or enjoying a cozy night by the fire, Goldfinch Cottage offers the perfect home base for your family getaway.
Amenities
The house is comfortable year-round thanks to new energy efficient heat pump that provides warmth in winter and air conditioning in summer.
- The living area has a cozy electric fireplace, a Frame TV, and a collection of games
- The kitchen is well stocked with dishwasher and basic cooking tools you’ll need if you decide to stay in.
- We supply the basics. The kitchen is well stocked with cooking basics like coffee, tea, sugar, oil, and basic cleaning supplies. Each bathroom is supplied with shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.
- In the backyard, we have everything you need including a large outdoor dining area, a covered bar, gas grill, and propane heater.
- For fun, there is a basketball hoop in the driveway and a ping pong table in the basement.
- For other outdoor activities, we offer beach chairs (3), beach towels, a cooler, and saucer sleds (2)
- For those traveling with children, we have a high chair, a portable crib, and board games.
- Convenience amenities like laundry machines (in basement), an iron and ironing board.
- Day/night window blinds in all bedrooms can be positioned for light-filtering or blackout for darkness.
- Smart technology: Guests enjoy secure, keyless entry with smart locks and codes updated for each guest. The house also comes with a security camera at the front entrance and a Minut device to monitor noise. Neither is set to record sound.
- Your booking includes damage protection insurance. This insurance covers accidental or non-intentional damage, such as spills on rugs, stains on cushions or upholstery, broken appliances, or furniture. If an accident happens, please contact us as soon as possible.
Access
Guests have access to the entire property except for a few locked storage closets. People who take care of outdoor spaces (e.g., gardeners and snow removal workers) may be working on-site during your stay but the space is not shared with other users
Booking
Use this form to request a booking. If you’ve stayed with us before, let us know in the comments. We offer discounts for returning guests.