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❤️ of Cape Ann, - Historic Antique Colonial yet new & modern Close 2 Everything

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A coastal landscape with a marshy foreground and a forested island in the background.
A stone building with a gabled roof, situated on a grassy area with a view of a lake and distant hills.
A wide, open field with a sunset in the background.
A porch with two rocking chairs and a blue patterned rug.
A house with a flagpole displaying an American flag.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Essex River
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Essex, MA
  • Place, Essex River
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Essex Shipbuilding Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cogswell's Grant
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Crib

possible use as Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

❤️ of Cape Ann, - Historic Antique Colonial yet new & modern Close 2 Everything

Large beautifully restored and renovated 1888 colonial home with deep historical roots in Essex, in the heart of beautiful Cape Ann. This all 1 level (1st floor) completely renovated space offers 3 bedrooms, (with possible use of a 4th), full bathroom and loaded kitchen, with original hardwood floors and details throughout. You'll be most comfortable and at home and enjoy all that beautiful Cape Ann has to offer, within 15 minutes of Salem) come relax on the large farmers porch which awaits you. Ideally location of all Cape Ann attractions and North Shore, SALEM, and IPSWICH for sure.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quoted rate is for up to MAX 8 people. NO more than 8 can occupy this unit. Thank you.
ABSOLUTELY no smoking / vaping in or on the grounds of the premises. If you or any of your guests are smoker, please do not pursue this property.
Strongly suggested to purchase insurance for damage protection. Usually a security deposit will be required for those NOT taking the insurance.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0382050920
Property # 2949202vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Essex

Located in Essex, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wingaersheek Beach and Good Harbor Beach, while Hammond Castle and Salem Witch Museum are cultural highlights. Essex Shipbuilding Museum and Long Hill are also worth visiting.
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Essex, MA

What's nearby

  • Essex River - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Essex Shipbuilding Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cogswell's Grant - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 15 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Good Harbor Beach - 18 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Ipswich Station - 10 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Farm Bar and Grille - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪True North Ale Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Woodman's of Essex - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Zumi's Espresso & Ice Cream - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blue Marlin Grille - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ❤️ of Cape Ann, - Historic Antique Colonial yet new & modern Close 2 Everything pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at ❤️ of Cape Ann, - Historic Antique Colonial yet new & modern Close 2 Everything?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ❤️ of Cape Ann, - Historic Antique Colonial yet new & modern Close 2 Everything?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ❤️ of Cape Ann, - Historic Antique Colonial yet new & modern Close 2 Everything?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ❤️ of Cape Ann, - Historic Antique Colonial yet new & modern Close 2 Everything located?

Located in the heart of Essex, this golf holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Essex Shipbuilding Museum and Essex River. Agassiz Rock and Ipswich Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

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

Cape Ann

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ellen M.

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

Great place to stay if you are attending a wedding at the Crane Estate

It was clean and spacious for our family of 5.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2024
Thank you so much for you review. I wish I could have made your stay worthy of 5 star review that we always thrive for.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

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

Beautiful stay in Essex

Beautiful house in a lovely location. We would be delighted to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jon r.

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

Beautiful place

As advertised, very nice accommodations, clean well stocked apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

great location

Perfect location for our Salem trip. Walking distance to a few restaurants/brewery.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2024
Thank you so much for you 5 star review. I am glad everything was to your liking and please come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

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

This property was beautiful, clean, We enjoyed our stay

The property was clean, beautiful with New England feel. It was peaceful and enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Trip to Essex County

Awesome time staying at a lovely home near Essex, MA. Beautiful part of the world!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2024
Thank you so much for you 5 star review. I am glad everything was to your liking and please come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Home of the fried clam!

This is a beautiful home on a beautiful quiet, safe street with a fascinating historical cemetery further down the street. I would rate does as the best I’ve ever stayed in!!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2023
Thank you for your kind words of review you are welcome back anytime!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an event in the area and needed a place close by the venue. It was perfect. Clean, easy access in and out. It was a short stay, but when we return for our events again in the future this is an easy yes, for us to book at this property again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karma R.

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

Loved it.

Place was very clean and the neighbors are so quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr, 2023
Thank you !!! Come again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry M.

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

Wonderful stay in Cape Ann area

Beautiful home on a quiet street centrally located on Cape Ann. Short drives to Ipswich, Rockport, Gloucester areas. Home was spotless with everything you need to make yourself at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2024
Thank you so much for you 5 star review. I am glad everything was to your liking and please come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Just perfect!

My family and I stayed the weekend to attend an Endicott graduation. Stephen’s place was just perfect for us. He provided everything we needed to have a great weekend away from home!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2024
Thank you so much for you 5 star review. I am glad everything was to your liking and please come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

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

Beautiful Essex

Lovely location in beautiful Essex. Lots of room to spread out on 1st floor of home including 3 bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and a sitting room. Well equipped for both short and longer stays. Great hosts.
Stayed 72 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

B N.

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

Great location in Essex

We stayed here for a weekend family event and were very pleased with our choice. The apartment is meticulous, quiet and well appointed. Wish we'd had more time to enjoy the yard, but morning coffee on the porch was lovely. the owner was easily reached and helpful. We'd happily stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth Y.

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

Essex

Nice clean place
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2024
Thank you so much for you 5 star review. I am glad everything was to your liking and please come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Steve was great

Steve was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept, 2022
Thank you … your welcome back and hope to see you again any time !!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich A.

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

Home-ly

Outstanding location, ambiance, comfort and atmosphere. Kitchen could have used more cooking-friendly attention but we managed. Overall, an unexpected “just like home” experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr, 2023
Thank you …. Please come again …
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina F.

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

Girls trip

The property was beautiful. The owners definitely want their guests to be comfortable. I loved the wood floors. Plus leaving a welcome basket was appreciated. Plenty of room for our girl's trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2024
Thank you so much for you 5 star review. I am glad everything was to your liking and please come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

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

Wonderful !!

Everything was as discribed and better. Clean home. Owner was easily accessible. Excellent restaurants close by. Very friendly community, very accepting of newcomers. We had a very lovely time. Thank you Stephan
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun, 2023
Thank you please come again you are always welcome
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

Quaint Country Charm!

This house is a beautiful country home, immaculate inside with a pristine landscaped property which is close to downtown Essex with antique shops and seafood restaurants. The inside of the home is furnished with classic antique furniture. The kitchen is bright and modern. There is one newly finished bathroom with a shower, 2 sinks, and stacking washer/dryer. Quality linens and plush towels were provided. We were a party of 6, 3 couples that stayed for one night. There is so much to do in the area that I wish we could have stayed another day. I highly recommend staying at this home!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2024
Thank you so much for you 5 star review. I am glad everything was to your liking and please come again.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Maryanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location

No mention of A very large graveyard next door

Nice home Not worth price 1 night Sits next to a cemetery Not mentioned in Description My granddaughter was stranded. I had her stay til she was able get home next morning ... Paid 100.00 for her in a 3 bedroom house Only 2 people were Plus unexpectedly 1 more
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May, 2024
Thank you for your feedback and review. I am sorry your stay did not live up to the 5 Star review we strive to give every guest every stay. It sounds like you overbooked an entire place with 3 bedrooms and for whatever reason on your end only 2 people used it. It sounds like you were looking for a simple hotel room and that is not this unit. As far as the property and it’s proximity to the town cemetery is concerned this is an odd outlier that has nothing to do with the accommodation you were afforded. I have never had anyone report that someone in the cemetery bothered them. Best of luck to you and your future use of short term rentals.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Maryanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location

No mention of A very large graveyard next door

Nice home Not worth price 1 night Sits next to a cemetery Not mentioned in Description My granddaughter was stranded. I had her stay til she was able get home next morning ... Paid 100.00 for her in a 3 bedroom house Only 2 people were Plus unexpectedly 1 more
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ramiro G.

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

Couldn’t have been a better experience

Stephen was very friendly and accommodating. The home was terrific and clean. Check in and out were seamless. If I were coming back to the area, I’d book this again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2024
Thank you so much for you 5 star review. I am glad everything was to your liking and please come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin S.

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

Great stay, easy communication n very clean

Over all was a great place to stay, very specious n clean. Will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2024
Thank you so much for you 5 star review. I am glad everything was to your liking and please come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony L.

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

6 stars out of 5

Where do I even begin. I’ve stayed at other Airb&b before but this has to be hands down the best experience so far. The owner Steve was super great. He goes the extra mile to make sure your experience is absolutely the best. He has a list of places to check out and just the extra little touches they do in the house. The house was clean and spotless, they have extra things to use in the kitchen or just in case you forgot something. I definitely can’t wait to come back and stay here again! I would definitely recommend staying here!!!!! 6 stars out of 5 Anthony
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2024
Thank you so much for you 5 star review. I am glad everything was to your liking and please come again.

About the host

Hosted by S&S Rental

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A note about checking in and check out times
request for early check-in and late checkout.
Because this is a private self-contained unit, you are asked to observe the check-in time and the checkout times considerately.
Please note: the time in between is a small window utilized to clean and sanitize the entire unit for the next guests, unlike a hotel that may have a full cleaning crew, we do not.
In the height of the season and when the unit is booked back-to-back early check-in / late check out requests are unfortunately for this reason not able to be granted.
You can always ask and if a guest did not stay the previous day an early check-in may be taken into consideration. If you need and desire a check-in at noon 12:00 p.m. or earlier, it is advisable that you book the day prior to ensure that you have full access at your desired times. This is most often the case when traveling here to attend an event and you may have the need to use the unit to ‘get ready’.
Traffic for most of 95N/128N, Rt 1N, is most often heavy.
Thank you for understanding and observation of these times which are greatly appreciated.
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