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Highlights
Balcony
A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Close to Preston Beach
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washer
Barbecue grill
Balcony
Internet access
Explore the area
Marblehead, MA
Stowaway Sweets
Place, Stowaway Sweets
16 min walk
Preston Beach
Place, Preston Beach
19 min walk
Riverhead Beach
Place, Riverhead Beach
2 min drive
Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
30 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
2 Twin Beds
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Twin Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Ground floor half bath
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Charming, beloved house sleeps 8, with huge deck over pond & close to the ocean
Come stay in our refurbished four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, house on a quiet, beautiful private way in Marblehead, MA. You can sip cocktails on the deck overlooking the pond as the sun sets while your children feed the ducks and play with the turtles, frogs and fish of the pond.
You can stroll to the private rocky beach a short five minute walk away or drive 5 minutes to the sandy town beach where you can enjoy chowder and a lobster while your children build sandcastles or play on the playground equipment.
In addition to all Marblehead has to offer, we are minutes from downtown Salem, the "Witch City", home of the renowned Peabody Essex museum, and site of month-long celebrations in October leading up to Halloween.
Marblehead is a short 40 minute drive to Boston where you can stroll Newbury St., visit Faneuil Hall, or visit Fenway Park.
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Important information
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Property Registration Number C0345341680
Property # 82301
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
About the neighborhood
Marblehead
Located in Marblehead, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Boston Harbor and Revere Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Stowaway Sweets and Mud Puddle Toys. Bewitched in Salem and Salem Willows Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking, windsurfing, and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 33 min drive
Restaurants
Fantasy Island - 4 min drive
Mexicali Cantina Grill-Swampscott - 4 min drive
Casa Corona - 17 min walk
Qdoba Mexican Eats - 4 min drive
Dunkin' - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Charming, beloved house sleeps 8, with huge deck over pond & close to the ocean pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Charming, beloved house sleeps 8, with huge deck over pond & close to the ocean?
As of Jun 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming, beloved house sleeps 8, with huge deck over pond & close to the ocean on Jun 21, 2026 start from $861, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Charming, beloved house sleeps 8, with huge deck over pond & close to the ocean?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming, beloved house sleeps 8, with huge deck over pond & close to the ocean?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Charming, beloved house sleeps 8, with huge deck over pond & close to the ocean located?
Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Stowaway Sweets and Preston Beach. Riverhead Beach and Phillips Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
The house was fantastic and is in a very beautiful neighborhood!It had the perfect amount of space for my group and we all loved the view of the pond in the morning. I would highly recommend staying here if you get a chance!
Your home is lovely and we felt so comfortable as a family. It certainly added to the frame of mind which was celebration. The problem for the weekend was the weather. We were not able to enjoy the patio in the surroundings of the home due to the inclement weather, which it truly was thank you again for giving us an extra night day due to one of the grandmother’s sickness. It was truly appreciated. we will be back.
Gael S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 4, 2026
Glad the house was enjoyable even though it happened to be rainy!
Everything was super easy and convenient, the house was able to accommodate all of our needs for the trip, and we had plenty of space to stay for our group. Highly recommend this spot!
Henry’s home was lovely! We explored Salem during the day but the house was an amazing retreat after a day of walking. There was even a bottle of wine waiting for us when we arrived. It was perfect in every way!
Adorable home in a quiet neighborhood! Deck overlooks a pond with ducks and there’s a rocky beach about a 5 minutes’ walk away. The place was very clean and had everything we needed. Plus, the host was very prompt with replies and super accommodating. Highly recommend!
Lara W.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 11, 2025
Lovely to read this, this group really appreciated what the house has to offer!
Once we figured out to walk thru the neighbors yard...lol... Everything was wonderful!! Clean, well equipped, spacious We would definitely stay here again!
We stayed 2 weeks before Halloween and it was excellent !. The house was so clean !!! It rained the first two days we were there but it just made Salem a little spooky. We had time to go to the beach. Tide Pools, sea glass, heart rocks and shells made our day and we even found a Fort . The pond was so great watching the ducks. Had no problems while we were there and would book again.
We had a great time spending the 4th of July weekend with friends and family. The large porch made a great gathering spot. The house had everything we needed and was very clean. We were worried about not having ac but with the windows open, a nice ocean breeze and the provided fans we were fine.
elizabeth c.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 8, 2025
Super! Good to see guests doing fine without ac (air conditioning). If you are a person who *needs* air conditioning, best to look elsewhere. However, most folks (like these) do fine using fans, etc., should there be a heat wave.
TYPO/MISTAKE!!!! : )
As you can see, the title of this review is "Lovely," and the review states "Enjoyed our stay." This guest indicated that she meant to leave a star rating reflecting those words, but so far hasn't gotten around to it. Please consider all the reviews left for this property over many years of hosting.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jack P.
Jan 7, 2019
We enjoyed our stay at the Pond House.
It was just what we were looking for. Comfortable, clean, and close to the areas where we we were visiting realatives for the holidays.
Jack P.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
The house has proven to be a good fit for guests visiting nearby family. We like to see it being used in this way, in addition to vacations, tourism, and work trips.
Me and my friends stayed here for an early June bachelorette trip and absolutely loved it!
The house was clean, comfortable and well-stocked and you can't beat the neighborhood and pond views and proximity to Salem.
The hosts were incredibly helpful on communicating the check in process and had info around the house for anything we could need.
5/5 recommend staying here!
The location was perfect. On a beautiful pond. Bull frogs singing . Our stay wasn’t long enough. Be careful on the transitions from room to room. Small 2-3inch transition. Screwed my knee up pretty bad. It was nice to have a bbq on the deck.