Sunny “Tree House” near Commuter Rail to Boston, Crane Beach, Town Wharf

Take a look at this light and cheerful home (c.1870) perched on a quiet street atop a tree-lined hill near the center of historic Ipswich and the commuter rail to Boston. As you enter, see floor-to-ceiling windows in the kitchen/dining/work area, warmed by a golden glow on pine floors, and look out toward a lush hill and patio. Enjoy the well-equipped kitchen that caters to DIY food lovers and opens onto a light-filled dining area as well as comfortable seating and a functional work space well-suited to telecommuters (*See additional work space on third floor.). Enter the adjoining living room, where a huge, modular sofa faces a built-in cabinet that conceals a pivotable smart TV. On the second floor, see two bedrooms and a full bathroom with combined shower and bathtub. Walk up to the third-floor penthouse—one bright, semi-divided room which can double as bedroom and studio/office. From the penthouse window, get a glimpse through the treetops of quiet streets that wind down to the Ipswich River past centuries-old homes, Town Wharf, and picturesque paths. (See photos—all taken on the property except as noted.)
Amenities include air-conditioning throughout; 5G internet; safety devices such as smart smoke-and-carbon monoxide detectors as well as fire extinguishers; smart thermostats; and a large-capacity washer and dryer in the basement. With a receipt for at least two weeks rental in Ipswich, the Town will issue a temporary parking permit for Crane Beach, rated by National Geographic as one of the “Top 10 family beaches in the U.S.,” for $20—a drastic savings over daily rates for non-residents. The Ipswich YMCA, which is right up the street, has terrific workout facilities and offers myriad activities for both children and adults.
Discover excellent restaurants, shopping, commuter-rail, library, banks, post-office, museums, galleries, and playgrounds. Relax and enjoy miles of sandy beaches, as well as scenic marshes, woodlands, and river—a paradise for sports and wildlife enthusiasts. Visit the Crane Estate year ’round, a magnificent setting for picnic concerts throughout July and August. Venture along the coast to the nearby towns of Essex, Gloucester, Newburyport, Rockport, Manchester, Beverly, Salem, etc., where you’ll find world-class music and theatre, antiques dealers, art galleries, museums, shopping, whale-watch tours, schooner trips, and more. For your convenience and pleasure, shop at local farms, orchards, specialty stores, wineries, and supermarkets. Walk or drive to Ipswich Center, where you can catch the commuter rail to Boston, then the “T” to Cambridge.
LONG-TERM STAYS ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED. For stays of three months or more, rates and fee structure are negotiable. Inquiries are welcome.
Please see Sample Rental Agreement: navigate to Property/Rules and Policies/Rental Agreement. Upon reservation, Homeowner will fill in required information and transmit a pdf to Guest for review, signature, and initials on each page. Guest will transmit a pdf of the completed Rental Agreement to Homeowner.
The owner maintains a private studio at ground level with separate entrance, and respects total privacy of tenants.
For enhanced cleaning, the owner blocks at least one day between bookings.
Contact the owner for more details.