Welcome to Rye, NH!

We hope you arrived safely and had no trouble finding our property. Please make yourself at home right way. We know how important accommodations are, especially on vacation, which is why we want your stay to be as comfortable as possible. We too, have stayed at many vacation rentals around the globe which is why it’s so important for us to be a great hosts – and valuing your stay is our top priority. We ask all guests to walk through the property and report any dissatisfaction/issues within the first 24 hours. That way, we can do our best to ensure you have everything you need to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.

Thanks, have a great time and we hope you visit again in the future!

-The Seacoast Vacation Rentals Team

The Town of Rye, New Hampshire is located on the Atlantic Coast, a one hour drive by car from Boston, Massachusetts; Portland, Maine or the foothills of New Hampshire's White Mountains. Although Rye has a total area of 35.5 square miles, 64.45% of it (22.9 square miles) is wetland or marsh. The Town of Rye has the longest stretch of coastline of any New Hampshire coastal town and also contains four of the nine islands known as the Isles of Shoals which lie approximately ten miles off the Rye shores. Rye is known for it's beautiful unique beaches, tasty seafood, plenty of coastal fun and is ideally sandwiched between Hampton to its south and Portsmouth to its north.

Local Contacts

Seacoast Vacation Rentals team

Chris, Sean, Marie, Jizabel, Sarah, Rhonda
info@seacoastvacationrentals.co, 603-255-3532

Nearest Hospitals

Portsmouth Regional Hospital, (603) 559-4131, 55 High St., Hampton, NH

Exeter Hospital, (603) 778-7311, 5 Alumni Dr., Exeter, NH

Rye Fire Department

(603) 964-6411, 555 Washington Rd Unit 1

Rye Police Department

(603) 964-7450, 555 Washington Rd

Top Day Trips

Portsmouth, NH – 4.4 miles

Settled in 1623, Portsmouth claims to be the nation’s third-oldest city, sitting near the mouth of the short, wide Piscataqua River dividing New Hampshire and Maine. Similar to Newburyport, it’s the perfect walking town filled with shops, restaurants, bars and cafes. Our top restaurant recommendations include Row 34 for oysters and seafood, Martingale Wharf for its brunch and waterfront seating, Jumping Jay’s Fish Café for refined seafood with creative sauces in a sleek setting, and The Black Trumpet Bistro & Wine Bar, but be sure to make reservations here ahead of time.

Kittery, ME – 6.5 miles

Settled in 1632, Kittery has the distinction of being the oldest town in Maine. Located on the northern side of the Piscataqua River, across from Portsmouth, NH, it is the home of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (the nation’s oldest continuously serving Navy yard), Badger's Island, the seaside district of Kittery Point and part of the Isles of Shoals. The town is a tourist destination known for its many discount retail outlet stores and restaurants. Our top restaurant recommendations are Robert’s Maine Grille for fresh seafood and When Pigs Fly Restaurant & Pizzeria for gourmet wood-fired pizza, pasta, small plates and beer on tap.

Hampton, NH – 11.4 miles

Established in 1907, Hampton Beach is a popular beach resort known for its lively boardwalk, lined with souvenir shops, pizzerias, ice cream parlors, and arcades. Big-name touring bands and comedians perform at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, and the Explore the Ocean World Oceanarium has biologist-led tours and a touch tank. On the southern tip of the barrier island, Hampton Beach State Park offers swimming, fishing, and campgrounds.

York, ME – 15.9 miles

First settled by Europeans in 1624, York is now a well-known summer resort town. It is home to three 18-hole golf clubs, four sandy beaches and Mount Agamenticus. During summer months, residents and tourists crowd Short Sands Beach as well as Long Sands Beach, more than a mile of sand stretching between York Beach and York Harbor. If you visit York, you must check the Cape Neddick Light, A.K.A Nubble Lighthouse, one of the most beautiful lighthouses in New England. It is the perfect photo opportunity and while there, be sure to grab a bite to eat at Fox’s Lobster House.

Newburyport, MA – 25.6 miles

First settled in 1635, Newburyport has a long and rich history. Located on the southern bank of the Merrimack River where it empties into the Atlantic Ocean, downtown Newburyport is quaint, picturesque, very walkable and has many top-rated restaurants, bars, cafes and shops. We recommend The Grog for pub food, Michael's Harborside for seafood on its open-air deck, The Poynt for small plates and cocktails and The DECK for casual waterfront dining and drinks. Be sure to visit Plum Island, only 3 miles away for it’s unique beaches and beautiful sunsets.

Portland, ME – 58.1 miles

Settled in 1632, Portland is the most populous city in Maine, with a population of 67,067 as of 2017. The Greater Portland metropolitan area is home to over half a million people, more than one-third of Maine's total population. Portland has a bit of a Brooklyn hipster vibe to it and is often buzzed-about for it’s exciting collection of restaurants, bars and breweries. It is a lobster-lover’s paradise, where waterfront industry, a dynamic local art scene and the smell of the sea make for one of the East Coast’s finest north Atlantic escapes. If you're a beer aficionado, you must visit some of Portland's best breweries, like Allagash Brewery, Bissell Brothers Brewing Co., Rising Tide Brewing Co. and Maine Mead Works, to name a few. Our #1 restaurant suggestions are Duckfat and Eventide Oyster

Boston, MA – 61.5 miles

Settled in 1630, Boston is the capital of Massachusetts and the most populous city in New England. It is home to 50-some colleges and esteemed institutions like Symphony Hall, the Museum of Fine Arts and Faneuil Hall still anchor the city’s hold on music, art and history. Check out the nation’s oldest public park, the 50-acre Boston Common, enjoy Italian dining in Boston’s North End, and stroll down Newbury Street for great shopping and head into the heart of Back Bay.

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Top Local Attractions

Beach Hop

There are two public beaches in Rye about 3 miles apart from one another. The closest beach to our property is Wallis Sands State Beach, only 0.5 miles away. It’s a sandy beach with a bathhouse equipped with hot and cold showers, plus a parking lot with room for 500 cars. On a clear day, the Isles of Shoals are visible in the distance, and a snack bar is nearby for food and drinks. Less than 10 minutes away is Jenness State Beach, another sandy beach, bathhouse, and metered parking for nearly 70 cars, plus the added benefit of Summer Sessions Surf Shop and the Jenness Beach Seaside Grill across the street should the need arise for gear or a quick bite. Additionally, between Wallis Sands and JenNess Beach there are a few spots along Ocean Boulevard where you can pull over onto the side of the road and hike up one of the wooden ramps to a rocky walking path that travels along the coast. You can also carefully step down the rocks on the other side to get to the sand and ocean, but the rocks are bulky and sometimes sharp, so bring your shoes!

Odiorne Point State Park

Odiorne Point State Park is a seaside park that boasts one of the New Hampshire coastline’s most beautiful natural settings. Guests will find a playground, grassy fields, a wooded grove for picnics, the Seacoast Science Center, military fortification remains, and miles of trails, with many being handicapped accessible. While the state park is a great spot for outdoor recreation by the sea, it’s also well known for its seven distinct habitats and rich social history. The sandy beach, saltwater and freshwater ponds, salt marsh, uplands, woodlands, and rocky shore together offer one of the most diverse nature walks in the region.

Rye Harbor State Park

Rye Harbor State Park affords scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Isles of Shoals, and Rye Harbor, also called Ragged Neck. Favorite activities enjoyed in the park include saltwater fishing and picnicking with ocean breezes. Amenities offered include picnic tables and restrooms.

Surfing

Rye is home to a large and dedicated surfing community and is great for seasoned surfers or beginners. Check out Summer Summer Sessions Surf Shop (Rye) or Cinnamon Rainbows Surf Shop (Hampton). Head to Jenness Beach and Wallis Sands for top local surfing conditions.

Drive (or bike) the Scenic Route 1A North

Our property is located directly on Route 1A which hugs the coastline, offering unobstructed views of the ocean. It’s a mesmerizing drive with beach towns and million-dollar beach houses lining the entire coastline until Odiorne State Park in Rye. From our property you can drive south towards Hampton, and/or north towards Portsmouth for amazing coastal views. The drive offers several must-stop picturesque locations including Fox Hill Point, Rye Harbor, Sawyers Beach, Jenness State Beach and Petey’s Summertime Seafood, which is one of the most popular seafood restaurants along the Seacoast, for good reason. As you continue north of Rye, consider taking Route 1B into New Castle for the most dramatic approach into Portsmouth, NH and Kittery, ME.

Seacoast Science Center

The Seacoast Science Center, located at Odiorne Point State Park, is a nonprofit organization for marine science education. The center is full of hands-on discovery and fun exhibits about the animals and habitats along the coast of New Hampshire. Upon entering the science center, guests are greeted by skeletons of a harbor porpoise, two pilot whales, and a 32-foot humpback whale. One of the favorite spots in the Seacoast Science Center, particularly among younger visitors, is the Tide Pool Touch Tank, which offers a chance for people to touch hermit crabs, sea urchins, sea stars, and other sea creatures.

Breweries

To many people’s surprise, the Seacoast area is an up-and-coming brewery destination. Hampton, Newburyport and Portsmouth all boast a variety of unique breweries with delicious craft beers to try on location or to bring back home. Favorites include Smuttynose Brewery in Hampton, NH, Redhook Brewery in Portsmouth, NH and Riverwalk Brewing in Newburyport, MA

Casinos

Located in Seabrook, NH, The Brook, is the Seacoast’s premier destination for casino gaming and pari-mutuel wagering, and home to New Hampshire’s only retail sportsbook location, The DraftKings Sportsbook at The Brook. After a comprehensive remodel, and addition of hundreds of exciting gaming machines, The Brook is your year-round entertainment hub. Whether it’s cards and football with your buddies or brunch with the girls on the all-new outdoor Deck, it’s time to come see what all the excitement is about.

Other activities

Other top locat activities include Little Harbor Loop Trail, Seacoast Science Center, Granite State Whale Watch, Al Gauron Deep Sea Fishing & Whale Watching, Uncle Oscar Island Cruises, Cinnamon Rainbows Surf Company, Seven Rivers Paddling, The Wandering Paddler, Portsmouth Paddle Board Co., Port City Bike Tours and Sagamore Mini Golf.

Top Local Restaurants, Bars & Cafes

Petey's Summetime Seafood

Established in 1990 and open year around, Petey’s is a casual restaurant serving some of the finest seafood in New England. Sit down for a meal, order a meal to go, or sit at the bar. The award-winning restaurant has been repeatedly recognized in state and local magazines:

VOTED BEST LOBSTER ROLL 2018 from Seacoast Online
VOTED BEST FRIED CLAM 2018 from Seacoast Online
VOTED BEST CLAM CHOWDER 2018 from Seacoast Online
VOTED BEST CLAM CHOWDER 2017 in NH Magazine Reader Polls

Ray’s Seafood Restaurant

Ray’s Seafood Restaurant has been in business for over 50 years and is one of the oldest continually operating seafood restaurants in Seacoast New Hampshire. Their dedication to providing quality seafood at a reasonable price has made Ray’s a must stop location for thousands of vacationers every year.

The Carriage House

If you’re looking for something less casual, and more upscale, visit The Carriage House, an oceanfront, modern New England restaurant and raw bar, located at 2263 Ocean Boulevard on scenic Rye Beach, NH. Owners James Woodhouse and RJ Joyce are committed to honoring the restaurant’s the rich traditions rooted in hospitality. Join for dinner seven nights a week in the newly designed dining room, sip a cocktail by the working fireplace, or take in the ocean views over Sunday brunch… “We cook with what’s around us. Because New England seasons are so distinct, the ingredients available from local farms and fisheries change often, which means we change things up quite a bit. Our menu is intentionally kept somewhat small to keep it fresh and unique. We constantly dream up original dishes while putting an innovative spin on traditional favorites.”

Rye Harbor Lobster Pound

Visit Rye Harbor Lobster Pound (located in the snug row of “shacks” at Rye Harbor between the two beaches on Route 1A) for takeout lobster and steamers, but they also have a small seating area in front that’s perfect for a lobster roll lunch. Choose a hot or cold roll, then enjoy!

Top Breakfast Options

The Islander Cafe - 52 Main St, New Castle

Common Roots - 2023 Ocean Blvd, Rye

Colby’s Breakfast & Lunch - 105 Daniel Street, Portsmouth

Top Lunch Options

Kook’s Cafe - 1191 Ocean Blvd, Rye

Green Bean - 116 Morgan's Way, New Castle

BG’s Boat House - 191 Wentworth Rd, Portsmouth

The Ice House - 112 Wentworth Rd, Rye

The Hungry Lobster - 919 Washington Rd, Rye