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Manchester by the Sea, Massachusetts Vacation Rental Beach Houses, Cottages and Condos.

Manchester-by-the-Sea (also called just Manchester)  and Manchester by the Sea, Massachusetts vacation rental beach houses, cottages and condos are in a town on Cape Ann, in Essex County, Massachusetts. Manchester by the Sea, Massachusetts vacation rental beach houses, cottages and condos are in a small, quaint town with a  population of about 5,228.

Manchester-by-the-Sea was first settled in 1629 and was officially incorporated in 1645 long before there were Manchester by the Sea, Massachusetts vacation rental beach houses and condos. The community thrived as a fishing community until 1845, when Richard Dana, a Boston based poet, built his summer house in the community. Over the next fifty years, develepment of summer houses along the coast line established the community as Boston society's community of choice for summer residency. The trend continued with designs by other notable architects, such as Sunnywaters, designed by John Hubbard Sturgis for his older brother, Russell, in 1862. The most famous of these "summer cottages" was Kragsyde, built on Smith's Point in 1883 and demolished in 1929. Commissioned by George Nixon Black, the Peabody and Stearns designed residence has been hailed as the zenith of the Shingle style substyle of the Queen Anne style of architecture.

The town was founded as "Jeffery's Creek." In the mid-1800s, there were enough other Manchesters in New England (especially Manchester, New Hampshire) that locals began following the lead of railroad conductors and referring to the town as "Manchester-by-the-Sea". The name of the town was officially changed in 1990 following a close town meeting vote and an act of the state legislature. This change was driven by the late Edward Corely, a long time resident of Manchester. All town documents (and the city seal) now use the name "Manchester-by-the-Sea," as have (thanks to some minor resident activism) the majority of public and private lists of Massachusetts cities and towns, including that of the state government.

One mile from the town center is Singing Beach, so named because the sand comprising the beach squeaks when walked upon (see Singing sand). This beach is quite popular during summer months in particular because it is easily accessible from Boston via the Manchester-by-the-Sea MBTA commuter rail train stop. It is also very popular with vacationers in their Manchester by the Sea, Massachusetts vacation rental beach houses and condos.

Manchester by the Sea, Massachusetts vacation rental beach houses, cottages and condos are an excellent way to enjoy an upscale vacation at budget prices, or at least less than you would have to pay for a comparable hotel room. Manchester by the Sea, Massachusetts vacation rental beach houses, cottages and condos are just that - private owners sharing their second homes complete with all the amenities their own families enjoy.

Unless otherwise stated Manchester by the Sea, Massachusetts vacation rental beach houses, cottages and condos have kitchens stocked with pots, pans, dishes, microwaves, dishwashers, and lots of small appliances. That gives you the option of either doing your own cooking in your  Manchester by the Sea, Massachusetts vacation rental beach houses, cottages and condos, doing carry-out or dining at a nearby restaurant. Nearly 100% of the vacation homes and condos are located in vacation hot spots with a choice of great restaurants near.

In short, there is no more rewarding vacation experience or better vacation value than Manchester by the Sea, Massachusetts vacation rental beach houses, cottages and condos. It's the smart way to vacation.