DRIFTWOOD
This airy modern house looks over the estate and across Ipswich Bay. Its pyramidal architecture makes the open-plan main area feel even more spacious. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors offer a stunning view from inside — or you can enjoy the views from the deck or one of the bedrooms’ small private porches. (Sunsets are especially spectacular.) A short path takes you to a granite swimming pier, and both beaches are less than a three-minute’s walk away. Five bedrooms (including a small bunkroom), three bathrooms; available year-round.
LITTLE DRIFTWOOD
Just next door to “Big” Driftwood, this lovely little cottage has an old-fashioned yet airy atmosphere and a gorgeous view of the meadow and sea. Ideal for one person or a couple, but sleeps up to four. Little Driftwood is fronted by a little garden that’s a perfect spot for having drinks and watching the sun set over Ipswich Bay. Easy access to the swimming pier and beaches. Available from April into October.
THE LIBRARY
The perfect getaway for one or two, the Library was originally designed as a professor’s study, and its walls remain lined with books and National Geographic magazines. It can be rented independently or as an adjunct to Driftwood, which is just down the pebble path. The view from inside is very limited, but it’s a quick walk through the meadow down to the swimming pier, and the beaches are within a three-minute walk. One queen bed (plus a twin mattress that can be placed on the floor); one bathroom; mini kitchen. Available from April into October.
THE STUDIO
Located at the edge of a sheltered cove, this stone cottage is literally steps from the water at high tide; the low tide reveals a beautiful silver mica-sand beach. (The estate’s white-sand beach is a two-minute walk away.) Built in 1905 as an artist’s studio, the Studio is true to its history with vintage and antique furnishings. In the master bedroom, you can sit in bed next to the bay window with a cup of coffee and watch gulls, egrets and sandpipers on the beach below. Three bedrooms, one bathroom. Available from April into October.