Best Airbnb’s in Massachusetts for Intimate Weddings

TIPS, WEDDINGS

April 2, 2021

Looking through Airbnb’s website for the perfect Massachusetts home for your intimate wedding? Lucky for you, I’ve compiled a list of some of the top Airbnb’s in Massachusetts for intimate weddings right here for ya! Some of these rentals are even great large wedding spaces too, so keep on reading & if you need a wedding photographer, you know where to find me

_{DISCLAIMER: Please make sure that you get permission from the Airbnb you choose, to hold your wedding there. All of the Airbnb’s I’ve listed below either allow events/parties, have an additional fee for weddings, or have reviews on the listing of past couples who have held weddings there. However, that does not mean they will allow yours. Do nottt host a wedding at an Airbnb without getting permission from the host first.**another disclaimer: photos are not mine – all are from the listings**}

Watchmere

Cost: $8,000/night
Where: Martha’s Vineyard, MA
Overnight Guests: 7
Event Guests: 35
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 3,5
Pets: Considered on request
Event fees:

Ever dreamed of a luxury Martha’s Vineyard intimate wedding? Well Watchmere is the place. A true private retreat for you and your closest friends and family to enjoy the weekend together. Host your rehearsal, wedding, and brunch all in one spot – and enjoy a wonderful experience lounging by the pool, playing yard games, heading to the beach, and more!

Want me to photograph your wedding at Watchmere?

Historic Victorian Style Mansion

Cost: $925/night
Where: Norwich, CT (I know, I know, but seriously I think you should check this one out!)
Overnight Guests: 18
Event Guests: Up to 150
Bedrooms: 8
Baths: 8.5
Pets: No
Event Fees: $500 for guests no more than 50; $1,000 for 50 to 100 guests; $1,500 for 100 to 150 guests.

Okay so I know this isn’t Massachusetts, but hang with me here because it’s worth it! This Victorian Mansion is a gorgeous place to host a wedding, both big or small! A ceremony out in the garden would be beautiful, and then setup a sailcloth tent in the back or side lawn – it’s setup in the most perfect way that you can enjoy an amazing wedding night together.

Imagine: me & you taking your wedding photos here

Brand New Nantucket Compound

Cost: $4,000/night
Where: Nantucket, MA
Guests: 23
Bedrooms: 8
Beds: 14
Baths: 11
Pets: No

Wowowow this Nantucket Compound perfect place for a laid-back, small wedding on the island. Host your ceremony on the back lawn/patio, or even go to a local beach! My favorite part about this house is the cute cottage – which is the best spot for the newlyweds to stay together.

This house has a sonos sound system so you can play your awesome Spotify hits throughout the house and outside for everyone – bonus tip, get Spotify premium for no ads and fade between songs for a more natural sound! I’d recommend a private chef to cater your wedding here – the kitchen is no joke and they will be in heaven.

I love Nantucket & would love to take your photos at this gorgeous compound

Private Luxury Resort Estate

Cost: $1,550/night
Where: Brimfield, MA
Guests: 16
Bedrooms: 8
Beds: 13
Baths: 4.5
Pets: Yes

This private resort is STUNNING and is just 60 minutes from Boston! It’s got sooo many things to offer:

Swimming pool
An Italian inspired cafe, perfect for a rehearsal dinner or farewell brunch
Private casita
Grill
Tennis
Lawn games
Pond for fishing
Gardens
Cobblestone paths
& more!

It seriously looks like a freaking dreammmm for any couple who wants to celebrate at a beautiful place with their loved ones.

Beachfront Cape Estate

Cost: $857/night
Where: Wareham, MA
Guests: 20
Event Guests: 80
Bedrooms: 6
Beds: 12
Baths: 4
Pets: Yes, 2 max
Event Fee: $1,500

This private estate is 2.5 acres of beauty for your wedding with a view over Buzzards Bay!! Wareham is the perfect spot for your wedding – as it’s a super easy drive from Boston, and you don’t have to go too far down the Cape. This house would be well suited for a stone-oven pizza party (check out Wolf Pizza or Ella’s) or clam & lobster bake.

Enjoy some pre-wedding day fun with volleyball outside, swimming, and yard games. Bonus, you even get 2 kayaks, and your own golf cart to explore the Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary. Aaaaand if you’re feeling extra spicy, jump into the water off the dock at the end of the night together! Now that’s a photo

Manor Lane Private Estate

Cost: $839/night
Where: Great Barrington, MA
Guests: 12
Bedrooms: 4
Beds: 5
Baths: 4
Pets: Yes

Okayyyy this French Manor Lane house is SO dang charming and perfect for a tiny chic wedding! It features a tennis court, a pool, formal living + dining rooms, and a fireplace. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen such a fantastic place for an elegant, charming small wedding. White walls, natural light everywhere, colorful decorations, modern-yet-antique-style furniture, and an absolutely GORGEOUS yard. Who needs a wedding venue when you’ve got this place?!

You know who would take great photos at this chic manor? Me. I would.

Ski Lodge Home in Western MA

Cost: $2,250
Where: North Egremont, MA
Overnight Guests: 20
Bedrooms: 5
Beds: 6
Baths: 7
Pets: No
Bonus: Early checkin, late checkout

This Lodge House in Western MA is a great spot for a woodsy inspired intimate wedding. Definitely the place for your activity-focused & fun families and friends. A big game room with a pool table, a home workout gym, and more! It also has a movie theater, a beautiful fireplace, and outdoor fire pit with a brand new patio. It sits about 5 minutes from local ski resorts too – perfect for an off-season wedding!

Tented Backyard House

Cost: $1,237/night
Where: Marshfield, MA
Guests: 16
Bedrooms: 4
Beds: 9
Baths: 4
Pets: Yes, no cats

Looking for a great spot for your tented wedding? Look no further! This Marshfield House is a great place you can stay in, and a short walk right down the street is a huuuuuge field where the neighborhood hosts events. It’s so nice the neighbors are okay with events like this, it means it’s a tried and true spot!

The house is ideal for your smaller family and a few close friends to stay in together, and host your pre/post smaller wedding events at. They can take care of a lot of the planning too. Plus, It’s super cozy, boasts a beautiful fireplace, outdoor pool and patio, kayaks to take out on the water, and a downstairs billiards room where one of you can get ready. There’s a lot of great rentals and hotels in the Marshfield area for guests to stay as well.

The Farmhouse in Plymouth

Cost: $2,500/night
Where: Plymouth, MA
Guests: 16
Bedrooms: 6
Beds: 11
Baths: 7.5
Pets: Yes

I’m just gonna list out everything this Plymouth Farmhouse offers for you below:

Private Beach, pool, and pond
Large Outdoor Gathering Space & Deck w/ Glass Railing System
6 Oceanview Guest Suites w/ Full Bathrooms
Modern Fitness Room
Giant 2-Bay Fieldstone Fireplace
Home Theater/Screening Room
Tavern
Gaming Arena
Lawn Games
Kayaks & Canoe, and Paddle Boards
Bikes
Golf Clubs

A great place for a backyard wedding with ample room to enjoy your evening. Just keep note, 10pm no loud music!

The Freeman Estate

Cost: $1,351/night
Where: Great Barrington, MA
Guests: 16
Bedrooms: 5
Beds: 19
Baths: 4.5
Pets: No

The Freeman Estate is a gorgeous private villa out in Western MA. This would be a perfect spot for a luxe intimate wedding. If you’re a low key couple and just want a nice dinner soiree, you should be good to go! Please note, no amplified outdoor music – BUT you could rock a silent disco which would be so fun!!!!