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Romantic Ocean & Boston Skyline Views
| Sleeps | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Space | 1,500 sq. ft. |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 2 - 3 nights |
Overview
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath House Overlooking The Harbor
Perched high on the hill, this fabulous home boasts ocean views from every window. Fully renovated custom chef's kitchen, brand new 1.5 baths (one with Jacuzzi), a large bedroom. Cathedral ceilings, skylights, fireplace, hardwood floors, wrap around decks and a private hot tub! Cable, wifi, washer & dryer. Linens, towels, kitchen supplies, utensils, and the first breakfast are provided. Walk to beaches, restaurants and shops. Close to Salem, Marblehead and to Logan Airport, you can take a train, bus or even a boat (May - October) to Boston.
First floor: Kitchen, dining room (piano), living room (fireplace, TV), bathroom (washer, dryer), wrap-around deck (hot tub).
Second floor: Bedroom (queen size bed, cathedral ceiling, skylights, TV), bathroom (Jacuzzi), deck.
The house is modern, secluded and romantic; perfect for a couple seeking a quiet retreat after a busy day.
(Note: The house is not wheelchair accessible; you must use outside stairs to get to it - but it'll be well worth it)
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About Ivan
I was born in Europe and grew up in New York City. Now I am a musician and a professor in Boston.
Ivan purchased this house in 2008
Why Ivan chose North of Boston & Greater Merrimack Valley
My oceanfront, artsy one bedroom house on 2 levels is a true hideaway. It's located completely off the street, only 12 miles from Boston. Enjoy the views, chef's kitchen, the outdoor spa and indoor Jacuzzi, fireplace and more. The house is comfortable, secluded and romantic; perfect for a couple seeking a quiet, private retreat.
What makes this house unique
Ocean views from every window!
Guestbook comments from the owner
Thank you Ivan! It was our first Christmas away from family - had a splendid time. Loved the big kitchen, beautiful decks, hot tub, jacuzzi, and of course the phenomenal views. What a relaxing, refreshing and romantic Christmas.
Happy New Year!
Amenities
Swampscott House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- 1500 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 2
- not suitable for children
- pets not allowed
- non smoking only
- Ocean View
- Away From It All
- Historic
- Romantic
- Tourist Attractions
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer
- Fireplace
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Telephone
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Stove ...
- Toaster
- Dining
- Dining Room
- seating for 6 people
- 1 Bathroom,
- 1 Half Bath
-
Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
tub
,
shower
,
jetted tub
Bathroom 2 - toilet , washer & dryer
- 1.5
- 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2
-
Bedroom 1 -
1 queen
- Books
- DVD Player
- Music Library
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Stereo
- Television ...
- Balcony
- Deck / Patio ...
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
- Porch / Veranda
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Hot Tub
- churches
- library
- marina
- playground
- restaurants
- synagogues
- beachcombing
- boating
- paddle boating
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
- cycling
- deepsea fishing
- fishing
- fly fishing
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- pier fishing
- roller blading
- sailing
- swimming
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.9/5 -
(73 traveler reviews)
Wonderful location with a great view
Traffic from Boston into Swampscott is terrible. This place is just a couple of blocks off of a main thoroughfare. But, once you get there, it is very quiet and peaceful. The view from the bedroom is right out to the ocean. One can hear the waves but not the traffic. It is truly fantastic.
If one is taking in the Boston sights, as we did over a 5 day period, the best travel option is using the commuter train system into Boston and then the subway transportation process. This place is about .8 mile from the railway line. Especially during the week, walking to the station is the best option. Finding a parking place at the station is virtually impossible. Pretty easy walk, about 18 to 20 mins. Once you figure it out, train/subway system pretty easy to use. You do not really need a vehicle. Ours just sat parked for pretty much the entire time.
So, in sum, this is a great getaway place for a couple. Lots of space over 2 floors. Fully equipped kitchen. Nice main bath with shower and jacuzzi tub. Very short very walkable distance to the ocean and the walkway. Highly recommend.
Great views! Close to the beach and restaurants. Hot tub was a Real treat. Perfect getaway!
We wanted a romantic getaway while still close enough to see Boston. This was nice and quiet. We used Uber to get to Boston and it was only $35. We will definitely come back!
Amazing views, charming house.
We loved our stay at Ivan's house. We were there for a week, beautiful weather, very easy walk to get to many restaurants, farmers market. Just want people to be aware there's lots of steps, maybe 10-20, to get to the property. Didn't bother us st all and we're in our sixties, but thought people should know. We had a great week.
What can you ask for more!
Feel at home... Without the worry! Reading, listen good music and relaxing... Just enjoy the moment! What can we ask for more? The house was perfect, the neighborhood, the sun, sky, spa and the sea... Everything was perfect. And Ivan was so nice, there but very discret... The perfect host. Recall for next year without any doubt!
The best view....
We had a very enjoyable stay.. stayed in this house for three nights we loved every minute of it ..was easy to get to Plymouth easy to get to Salem , Portland was about two hours away with traffic . had a great time got to meet Ivan he was very nice. I definitely recommend this place ... We hope to be back ...
Wonderful retreat atop a hill one block from the sea
Thoroughly enjoyed our 4 week stay at Ivan's lovely place. The views were as advertised and more We enjoyed the small town atmosphere and friendly people in it. One mile walk to mass transit which we used to visit Boston Salem and Rockport . We had Sunday brunch at Mission on the Bay twice and dinner once. The food was very good but wait staff sub par. We ate at Anthony's twice and enjoyed it. We ate at several other places that were very good. We would highly recommend Ivan and Swampscott to anyone wanting to explore Massachusetts and relax and enjoy the views
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Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $50 |
| Damage Insurance | $59 |
No smoking, no kids or pets. 21 and over.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
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