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Stroll out your door to historic downtown Swampscott, offering various dining options within 300 feet of the unit. Just 2 blocks from our door is the local favorite spot for swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking, and paddle boarding at Fisherman's Beach, sited is the historic Fish House, the oldest municipal fishing building in the US. (Beach towels, buggy, beach chairs, and toys provided for guests.) Nearby history buffs can explore the stunning architectural span of the Olmsted Historic District, a subdivision planned by the Frederick Law Olmsted firm; stop into Town Hall, the former home of GE founder and inventor Elihu Thomson; or take a coastal drive to see the many grand estates of Boston's elite former summer homes.
Head north to neighboring Marblehead or Salem to visit museums, historic sites, and shopping/dining. Close to the Swampscott commuter rail, you can head south 2 train stops into Boston via North Station to catch a game or concert or explore the city, or hop one stop north into Downtown Salem. Catch the ferry service from nearby Lynn with a scenic trip into Boston's Long Wharf (May-Oct). Details provided in our visitor book.
This 3 bedroom unit is on the 2nd floor of a 2 unit house, nestled into the seaside community of Swampscott, with more recreation activities nearby: surfing lessons from Nahant Beach, paddle board lessons in Marblehead, golfing at Kelley Greens, boat cruises from Salem harbor, bring your bike or rent at the Marblehead bike shop right next to the rail trail, and more (just ask us!). All the amenities of home: full kitchen with dining for 8 (6 @ dining table, 2 @ island) living room with Roku TV, 3 bedrooms; 2 with queen beds, 1 bedroom with half bath ensuite provides a twin bunk bed and twin trundle bed, perfect for families, equipped with board games, toys, and Roku TV. Our property offers a keyless private entry, balcony to a terraced patio area, equipped with grill, patio table and chairs.
Welcome to our home away from home while exploring all that the beautiful North Shore offers!
Extra accommodations:
A twin cot is available to rent at $50/night with minimum 48 hour advanced notice.
As our unit is a 2nd floor, we permit dogs under 40 pounds only. Please, no excessive barkers. No cats.
NO smoking/vaping of any kind is permitted in the unit or on the property, that includes the private and common areas.
Our unit is fitted with window air conditioner units in the summer season, no central a/c, and fans are also provided. Our property is within 500 feet of the ocean.
Please review amenities descriptions for more specifics about our unit.