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Best location in Old Town home, 5 minutes to everything, enjoy the difference!

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Marblehead, MA
  • Place, Abbot Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Marblehead Museum & Historical Society
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, King Hooper Mansion
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

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About this property

Best location in Old Town home, 5 minutes to everything, enjoy the difference!

Please be aware this home was built in 1733 and is not soundproof. Please note, this is a quiet home, running and screaming children wont be welcome, It is appreciated if you can be aware of this while you enjoy this house. Besides that I want your stay here to be very enjoyable.

Welcome drink of Prosecco and chocolates to start your vacation off,
Location in the middle of downtown, walkable to all restaurants, beach, movie theatre, live music, Speak Easy, parks and much more!

Each room has there own TV. (2) 42" TV's. New Beach chairs, beach towels, coolers and lotion for your use. Large back yard, seats 6 on comfortable patio, 1 gas heater 1 electric, enjoy the flowers, take a breather.

For the kids - children over 12 are welcome, This is not a soundproof building (built in 1733) and active children can be disruptive to others - most the time without knowing it. 12 yrs old+ children can enjoy toys and coloring books, games, squirt guns, sprinkler, bubble maker, glow in the dark frisbee, balls, plus more!

Upstairs:
Living room - HD TV, sectional sofa, dining area with 6 chairs, brand new in wall electric fireplace.
Kitchen - stainless steel appliances, New Ninja coffee maker, gas stove, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, granite counter tops;
Bedroom 1: Full bed, TV, closet;
Bedroom 2: Queen bed, HD TV, desk, laundry, 2 closets;
Bathroom 1: Full with a tub;
Bathroom 2: Full with a shower.

Downstairs:
Bedroom 3: Queen bed, desk, large closet, next to
Bedroom 4, also designed with a family and kids in mind with an adjoining bedroom and a trundle bed with 2 twin beds that convert to a king. A 52” HD TV games, beanbag chairs, board games, 50 coloring, pencils with books. Two accent. chairs and a table … so when the adults are relaxing upstairs it’s a great place for the kids to enjoy their space. (Also available are additional airbeds).

The location of this home is right at 5 corners in Old Town and steps away from many restaurants, shops, boutiques, bike path with rental bikes - no car needed. You will be 1 mile from the beach, 10 minute drive from Salem. This property has the original foot print of the home in 1735, with an addition and a new downstairs. The original wide plank pine floors and exposed beams in the ceiling, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, gas stove, and dishwasher. Full size washer and dryer in unit with a large master bedroom Do you ever want to get away? Not just to another vacation rental but REALLY GET AWAY… imagine this, step in to a historical building in Old Town, Marblehead a old New England town which originated in the 1600’s , this is where the navy originated…. long ago. And now it is an affluent town, surrounded by water and beaches, restaurants, with name plates on every building telling you about the original owner, and his profession and 5 yacht clubs last time I counted.

And then you open the door and walk into you first room and you realize you are really away … you are now in a safari, there are elephants, giraffes, tigers, and in a glance to the left and to the right you get the feeling of Mad Men but not in an office drinking cocktails, in the safari (so much better) a different place and time, on a safari, you can t believe what you are seeing…. Then you step down the hall and there is a sign on each door, and there is a Glam room. It is hot pink, light green and gold to glam it up, and who is with you? Audrey Hepburn is to the right, and to the left is a mirrored gold vanity desk and tons of closets….. now this room is glamourous… hard to decide where to hang out right at the moment. Back down the hall and there is a sign on the door that looks mid-century modern, lets go in. Sure enough, each little detail screams mid-century modern and 2 closets and suite bathroom….. let’s keep moving. Now we are downstairs, and this room is all about the ocean, and how fun there is a wall with chalk board paint we can draw on, there are schools of fish swimming on the wall , glow in the dark stars on the ceiling. And a huge tv showing an ocean program, 2 twin beds, 2 bean bag chairs, (with fish and shells all over them, a siting area with 2 blue chairs and a white table, and look at the games! Twister, books, cards, puzzles, glow in the dark balls, and squirt guns! We can play with those in the yard, this place has a beautiful back yard, with 3 lilac bushes, 1 very large Hydrangea, 3 rose bushes, and Irises, and a patio which has a great siting area, a couch, 3 additional seats, lots of tables to hold my drink and 2 heat lamps to keep the chill off if necessary….. yes, this is a themed vacation rental, every room has a theme, adding more excitement to our trip. It’s a great way to really escape – if its done right, and this one is done right! Not only all this, but chocolates and lavender oil on your pillow, a bottle of Prosseco when you arrive, and a basket of everything you may left behind right there for your use. And if your looking for something different, maybe a personal chef to make you dinner, maybe a singer to entertain you.... just ask, caue this in not your ordinary vacation rental.
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About the area

Marblehead

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Marblehead Historic District, a neighbourhood in Marblehead. Salem Willows Park and Long Hill are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Square One Mall and MarketStreet Lynnfield. Water Park of New England and Rocky Neck Art Colony are also worth visiting.
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Marblehead, MA

What's nearby

  • Abbot Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Marblehead Museum & Historical Society - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • King Hooper Mansion - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gas House Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Fort Sewall - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Swampscott Station - 7 min drive
  • Salem Station - 19 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Little Store - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Marblehead Village Market - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gerry 5 V.F.A. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Casa Corona - ‬17 min walk

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Denise S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming and responsive to everything! Enjoyed the home very much
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2025
Great guest communicate communicated very well
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had everything we needed. It was great! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2025
So glad you enjoyed yourself, you were great guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

audrey c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As detailed in the listing- the house is adorable, conveniently located, and one of the most organized rentals I've seen! Everything is spotless and well cared for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
thanks you Audrey - you guys were great guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property in the heart of it all

We are long time visitors of Marblehead and this has been one of, if not the best place we’ve stayed so far. The property was well appointed from the kitchen all the way to linens. A great central home that you will love!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2025
Thanks Graham! It was a pleasure having you and your guests here. I hope to see you next time you’re in town!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margo P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, unique home

This home was beautiful, bright, cheery and clean. We had everything we needed and the location was perfect! Restaurants, shops and beaches within walking distance. We had great communication with our host who made our visit personal and would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2025
Margo and her family were the ultimate guests. Quiet, respectful, very wonderful guests. I would rent to them again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendall K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience!

This location and space was perfect! There were 6 adults and plenty of space. The outside space was a great asset! Thanks for hosting my family!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Meghan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Beautiful clean home however some difficulties including difficulty with locking/unlocking doors with codes, sensitive fire alarm went off easily and host was not responsive in a timely fashion. Quiet hours are very strict and host lives above VRBO property. Otherwise clean home, pictures as listed and great location nearby Marblehead.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2025
Its always a bit upsetting when a negative review comes through, I read them all and am so thankful to have a 5 star super host rating. I work very hard for it. I believe a few things were left off in Meghans review. 1) it states clearly on line that I have quiet hours of 10pm -8am. My house was built in 1733 and is definately not soundproof. So when Meghan and her friends came home around midnight laughing, yelling and slamming doors, it was upsetting they couldnt adhere to the rules. (they are also posted in the unit) Since I live above the unit this is the one rule that is important to me. I was expecting an appology the next day for the rude behavior not a negative review. As far as entering the unit, the unit has a code, that is sent to all guests ahead of time. I dont understand the difficultiy in entering the unit, no other guest has had an issue. I was never notified of the smoke detector going off, or what they were cooking to set it off so Im not sure how I can be judged on that. I'm glad the rest of their stay was enjoyable and you enjoyed the unit and Marblehead, as that is always my goal.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Merima K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
My family and I stayed here while attending a wedding in Boston. The home itself was fine, but unfortunately the host made us feel very unwelcome. We had a service dog, and despite cleaning up after him every time, the host told us he was not allowed in the backyard because her dog was taking longer to use the bathroom bc it could smell our dog. She even threatened to remove us if she saw him outside again, and attempted to charge an extra fee after our stay, which showed a severe lack of ADA protections.The backyard was also often unavailable in the evenings due to the host using it with friends. With 4 adults, and three small children, the house is tight and not particularly kid-friendly. The first-floor bedroom had a very uncomfortable spring mattress, and both bathrooms were located on the first floor (none on the lower level). Parking was inconsistent—sometimes available nearby, but at worst down the street.Overall, while the home had potential, the experience was extremely disappointing due to the host’s restrictions, rude demeanor and lack of hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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