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Sailor’s Retreat – Old Town Stay Near Salem & Harbor

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Living room - sectional couch
Bedroom with airconditioner
Smart tv
Well appointed and comfortable
Living room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Freshly renovated Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Sailor’s Retreat – Old Town Stay Near Salem & Harbor

Stay in the heart of Marblehead’s historic Old Town at Sailor’s Retreat — a comfortable coastal escape just steps from the harbor, scenic shoreline walks, and local dining. With easy access to nearby beaches and Salem’s historic attractions, this first-floor suite makes exploring the North Shore effortless.

Spend your days strolling harbor paths, visiting Fort Sewall and Crocker Park, or discovering Salem’s renowned museums and historic sites just minutes away. After a day of exploring, return to a welcoming space designed for comfort and convenience.

Inside, you’ll find a bright living area, full kitchen, and thoughtful touches that make both short visits and longer stays easy. In-suite laundry adds extra convenience for extended stays, road trips, or multi-destination travel.

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About the area

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What's nearby

  • Gas House Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mud Puddle Toys - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fort Sewall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Marblehead Museum & Historical Society - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • King Hooper Mansion - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Lynn Station - 10 min drive
  • Salem Station - 22 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Little Store - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Marblehead Village Market - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Gerry 5 V.F.A. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Casa Corona - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪VFW - ‬10 min drive

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay and perfect location, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept, 2025
Susan, we are so happy you enjoyed your stay. We hope you visit again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
simple, clean, quaint and great location in historic Marblehead.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2025
Thanks David! It was a pleasure to host you. I'm glad you enjoyed your visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Kate D.

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

Beautiful Spot in Town

Had a lovely stay here. Very charming apartment right in town!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karri S.

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

Lovely stay, adorable town!

Sailor's Retreat was the perfect place for our weekend trip to Marblehead! The stay was so cozy and it was stocked with all the necessities! The town is so sweet and lovely! It is only a quick drive to Salem, and Boston day trips!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in the historic part of Marblehead. We could walk to shops, restaurants, beaches, and grocery store. The apartment was very clean with updated kitchen and bathroom. Photos reflect the apartment accurately. Would definitely stay there again when in Marblehead.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Santana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline C.

Perfect!

This was the best getaway for us…😊 The apartment is just the cutest! Super clean and very comfortable! The waterfront, restaurant and shops are all within easy walking. This was a great find! We’ll definitely be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Highly recommend Sailor's Retreat!

This place was everything it promised and more!!! The team at Breakwater Properties made the transaction seamless, and the stay stellar. The location was ideal, the price was lightyears better than all I investigated, and the accommodations were cozy, clean, and quaint.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a nice, well updated and clean place. I had no issues staying here and the surrounding neighborhood is lots of fun to explore. I found a pond and a couple of beaches while wandering around this interesting neighborhood. Many houses have plaques affixed telling the year and purpose/original owner for which they were built (mostly 1700s). There is a good grocery store (Crosby's) a few blocks away & restaurants as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon E.

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

Amazing location!

Great location, 14-15 minutes from Salem, with scenic drives from the Boston Logan airport. Cozy place to stay that had all the necessary amenities! Matt was super responsive. Wonderful experience and would absolutely refer friends and rebook our stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sandra K.

Perfect fall getaway!

We selected this rental due to its proximity to Salem as well as the coast. The photos of the unit were spot on and accurately reflected the property. The location is within walking distance of local shopping, dining, and sites. Very clean, comfortable rental. Great communication with the host. I would gladly stay here in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

Adorable Apartment!

My husband and I stayed here while visiting Salem and Marblehead for a few days. We’re familiar with the area and like to stay outside the hustle and bustle of Salem (a quick Uber ride is all you need to get there!). This apartment was lovely—it’s nestled in a very walkable area and we were able to hit some local restaurants and shops with no issue. It is adorable inside! Full kitchen, good-sized bathroom and bedroom. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Toby R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Lovely place

Place was fine. Nicely maintained. Door entries confusing. Press enter, but no enter button. Parking after arriving at night confusing. Apartment nicely appointed. Doorway to bedroom a tight squeeze. . All together a goid experience. Would have liked parking in lot behind house. No street parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Rachel S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cancelled for Aug 4 after we made full payment We were supposed to stay 3 nights and cancelled the day of check in by hostReimbursed by VBRO portion not host portion of billHad to talk to my credit card company for that larger amount Never again Reason given by host:The person staying there was not the person paying the bill as it was a business stayI would have appreciated a little more honesty
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

Great spot!

This is a great little apartment to stay in Marblehead. First floor, lovely bathroom with tub, renovated kitchen. Comfortable and quiet, walkable to many nice spots. Matt was always responsive to questions. Only thing that was a little unclear was that the parking spot was not actually in the driveway but about a block away. Not a big deal normally but coming with an infant it would have been helpful to know ahead of time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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