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Historic home with modern amenities in the heart of town, walk everywhere!

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A living room with a fireplace, a television, a sofa, a coffee table, and a window with blinds.
A two-story house with a gabled roof, a chimney, and a front door.
A house sign with the text "Built for Edward Crownshield Fisherman and Wife Polly Main 1856".
A staircase with white railings and a wooden finish, leading to a landing with a radiator and a framed painting of a sailboat.
A living room with a grey sofa, a white coffee table, and a patterned rug. There are two armchairs, a small table with a lamp, and a potted plant.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Fort Sewall
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Marblehead, MA
  • Place, Marblehead Museum & Historical Society
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, King Hooper Mansion
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Sewall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bed

1 Queen Bed

Twin Room

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Powder Room

Toilet

Upstairs Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic home with modern amenities in the heart of town, walk everywhere!

Welcome to Coastal Cottage, a charming historic home in the heart of Marblehead's historic district, Old Town. Just steps from shops, restaurants, beaches and parks, you couldn't ask for a better location!

Built in 1860, the house is boasting with charm, but with all the modern amenities! Two large smart TVs, fast wifi, modern, updated bathrooms, designated workspace, newly renovated chef's kitchen with induction cooktop and fully stocked with all the tools you could need, and even AC (which you won't see a lot of in Marblehead)!

The basement "bonus" space is perfect for families or entertaining, stocked with a TV, toys, games and more. Head out to the private back patio to enjoy the beautiful garden and grill up a nice meal! Table and chairs for 4, and lighted walkway at night.

Enjoy all Marblehead has to offer right at your doorstep. Planning a beach visit? We've got you covered with towels, toys, chairs, beach blanket and cooler.

Our soft linens and comfortable beds are sure to make for a relaxing stay!

Other notes:
Off street parking for 2 cars
Various baby/child supplies available- high chair, bed rail, baby gate, pack n play

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0405621680
Property # 3874934vb
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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Marblehead

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Marblehead Historic District, a neighbourhood in Marblehead. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Salem Common and Revere Beach, while Salem Witch Museum and Hammond Castle are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Bewitched in Salem and Salem Willows Park. Kayaking, power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Marblehead, MA

What's nearby

  • Mud Puddle Toys - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Marblehead Museum & Historical Society - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • King Hooper Mansion - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gas House Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fort Sewall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Lynn Station - 11 min drive
  • Salem Station - 23 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa Corona - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Landing Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Marblehead Village Market - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Rip Tide - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic home with modern amenities in the heart of town, walk everywhere! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic home with modern amenities in the heart of town, walk everywhere!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic home with modern amenities in the heart of town, walk everywhere!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic home with modern amenities in the heart of town, walk everywhere!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic home with modern amenities in the heart of town, walk everywhere! located?

This family-friendly Marblehead holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of King Hooper Mansion and Marblehead Museum & Historical Society. Gas House Beach and Fort Sewall are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful historic property! Great location and smooth check in. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional host, we will definitely stay here again. The house was charming and it was a delightful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joni L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for our wonderful stay in your beautiful home. Everything we needed was available. We enjoyed walking around Marblehead.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bekah G.

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

Great house!

Perfect location w modern ammenities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon N.

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

Beautiful Home in a Beautiful Town

The House is beautiful and excellently maintained despite being over 160 years old. The amenities are perfect and it was a joy to stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler R.

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

Marblehead cottage

Great house right in the heart of old town. Wonderful location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ZAK F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding! Clean, Convenient. Perfect Place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alison L.

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

Great stay!

We had a wonderful time at the coastal cottage! The house was very clean, spacious and comfortable. It is in a perfect location to walk to old town, the parks and the ocean. We also loved all of the cute coastal decorations! The host was great as well, she was very responsive and generous letting us check in early. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

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

Long summer weekend

We enjoyed the great location in town to walk around historic downtiwn, enjoying shops, restaurants and the shoreline. The house was great - everything we needed. We particularly enjoyed the barbecue and back patio.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

monica B.

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

Great girls trip! Great host!

Wanted to go to Salem for the first time and we are so glad we did. Even more so, glad we stayed at Marblehead, in this house. The area is beautiful and full of history. Great shops too. We all want to come back again! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia A.

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

MHD holiday!

We booked this cute house as spillover for Thanksgiving, and it was the perfect in-town spot for people to stay and be easy distance from our festivities. The house was spotless and comfortable, and the host allowed early check in which was helpful in getting everyone settled. Would 100% book again, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug L.

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

Wonderful home and area

We loved the home and the area. The host provided everything that we needed to make our trip enjoyable. The extra touches makes the house feel like a home. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept, 2024
Thank you for the kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Come back and visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about our stay was terrific. Colleen & her husband (owners) gave us all the information we needed & the fisherman’s cottage was well equipped. They provided a hair dryer & even had coffee pods for their Keurig! Loved the fact that the 2 staircases provided access to the 2 upstairs bedrooms so you didn’t have to walk through one to get to the other.Having wine in the lovely garden was a plus & you truly can walk to the shops & restaurants in a few minutes. We were 4 sorority sisters who graduated from the University of Dayton 56 years ago & we’re still having adventures & this was a great one. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felicia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cute little cottage, right in the heart of Marblehead MA, which is also a cute beach town (first time staying in MA) would love to see this town in the Summer! We rented the house 10 mins away from Salem, which was the main reason for this trip. As a family of 4, it was extremely convenient to rent a house instead of staying in a hotel room right in the heart of Salem. The house itself was great! Great decor, very clean and it felt cozy. Colleen was very accommodating and attentive. We arrived an hour early and we were allowed for an earlier check in, which was a huge plus! It was also easy to get in touch with her if we needed to.We have 2 kids, so they enjoyed the basement with all the toys! and they enjoyed sharing a bedroom. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and hope to be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Is it possible to give 10 stars? What an amazing home in the most ideal location! It was absolutely perfect. A group of us booked this home for our girls' trip to Salem, and it couldn't have been a better experience. The house was clean, gorgeous, and within walking distance to shops, restaurants & bars, offering water views, and had everything we could have needed for the long weekend. It was also a quick Uber ride to Salem - so convenient. In addition, the host was WONDERFUL! She was helpful, informative, communicative, kind, and helped us navigate a few things (& funny moments!) around town. She was GREAT! Between the house, location, the charming town, and our new best friend Colleen, we are already planning another trip to visit Marblehead in this house! I'm not sure we could stay anywhere but here now!
The most charming home!
All the fall colors in October.
Views like this within walking distance.
Headed to the local Pub for drinks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

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

Wow

This house and city (Marblehead) were absolutely amazing. We stayed here after visiting Boston for a week to be a little closer to the city of Salem, as we wanted to experience Salem during October (Halloween). I wish we would have planned another day just to spend here at this house. Everything was perfect. From the bedrooms to the outside garden it exceeded our expectations. There is no need to look for any other house if you want to experience Marblehead and surrounding areas. We will make a trip back in a few years and I hope the home is still available, because we would most definitely stay here again and again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

erica g.

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

Charming Coastal Cottage

Just wrapped up a fabulous girls’ weekend in Marblehead at the quaint Coastal Cottage. From the initial contact with the owner we knew that this would be a terrific property for the 3 of us looking to catch up for a quick weekend. The owners are incredibly responsive, offer great suggestions where needed, and have created a charming yet updated environment in a perfectly located area that is walkable to everything! While we spent a lot of time in the house due to less than favorable weather, the town has much to offer. Some of our favorites: Shubies Market, Fresca wood fired pizza for a night in, and Mookies at Mugford is a quick walk and a must every morning for delicious coffee, pastries, etc. Highly Recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May, 2024
Thanks, Erica, for the lovely review. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay. You were ideal guests, and we hope to host you again! So glad you had a great girls weekend!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and perfect for adult children visited from out of town. Colleen is a perfect host
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jessica q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning historic home in such a quaint walkable town. Owner was so accommodating and easy to reach. The cleanest rental I have ever been in. Picturesque little garden out back. Nothing bad to say, such an amazing trip, hope to come back some day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

michelle d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov, 2025
Hi Michelle, I’m sorry to see that we didn’t live up to expectations. We’d love your feedback to see how we can improve the experience for future guests.

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