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"Property and location was perfect .Only minor complaint would be the noisy neighbors above. Walking/stomping back and forth all day and most of the night. It wouldn't at all keep me from staying here again. Highly recommend. "

This rustic dining room seats 8, the optimal space for any family meal.

"My family stayed in this house for the week of October 22- the 25th. The house was just as it was pictured. The location was great as it was close to Salem. We did not have any problem checking in or out. It was very smooth. The guidebook Rachel said to download was very helpful. The house was full of antique furniture and was dated to the time period that it was built in. It was great to be able to stay in a house that was built back in the 1600's. We would stay here again and would recommend...

SAR 2,773 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Dec - 5 Dec

Living room with lots of bright light and a smart TV

"Property was perfect size for couple or small family. Located close resturants and Shopping. Just a short drive to Boston and neighboring towns. Highly recommend. Host was very responsive to all messages."

SAR 1,610 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

"The property is comfortable and clean. The location is perfect, right at the harbor with an excellent cafe right across the street. I have stayed at a few VRBO properties and never had plenty of toilet paper, soap, shampoo, conditioner, trash bags, etc provided. That was a fantastic surprise. If a may make one tiny suggestion, a row of coat hooks next to the front door would be a cheap, but much appreciated addition. Again, this property is wonderful and if I make my way back to Salem I will...

"The house was beautiful, clean, spacious with everything we needed. Loved it."

"Bob was accommodating and helpful. Property was beautiful, we loved our stay. Thank you for the hospitality Bob… looking forward to a future stay!"

"The Chelsea house is a great place to stay. It is a great location to visit Boston. There are some local eateries within walking distance plus a Dunkin Donuts. The house was very clean and had all the amenities you’d need. The bedrooms are on the second and third floors. I would definitely stay here again. "

SAR 1,921 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Dec - 5 Dec

"Lovely, clean, comfortable. Great beach access. Both Larissa and Steve were responsive and helpful. Would not hesitate to return. "

Enjoy a meal on the roof deck and view of Wonson Cove and beyond!

"We had so much fun!! This house was so so great the patio was the perfect place to relax and enjoy the sea air after a long day. Our trip was for Salem but I definitely want to go back this summer just for the house! This was such a seamless and lovely stay "

Gloucester Vacation Rental | 2BR | 2BA | 1,376 Sq Ft | 4 Steps Required

"Loved the location! The house was comfortable and quaint. The backyard and scenery were beautiful! Would definitely recommend and would stay here again!"

"This house was perfect for us. Plenty of room, comfortable beds, quiet neighborhood, and an easy walk to downtown. The host was very responsive and friendly. I would highly recommend starting at this property. "

Living/dining room with slider to deck overlooking Wonson Cove

"The bed upstairs is so confortable, I slept like a baby! Great location! You can swim nearby, it’s very quiet and in the Rocky Neck art colony district."

A fully equipped kitchen with all new stainless appliances

"Very cute, comfortable cottage on the bay. Charming and clean amenities and furnishings. Beds were very comfortable. A bit far out from our site seeing. But routes easy enough to navigate. Off road parking was tight, and property was on Main St, so there was lots of traffic, but nothing to defer us from enjoying our stay. Definitely would recommend and stay again given the chance. This duplex cottage was more than satisfactory in every catogory. Everything you could need was there. Love...

SAR 1,590 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

"Likes: Property is close to Salem historic sites. Neighborhood is safe, close to the uni and the locals are nice. Needs work: The door to the unit cannot be locked, neighbor downstairs is loud, the kitchen needs better cleaning. "

Front of House - Parking across the Front and down the RH side

"Property was great. Clean with plenty of space for 8 of us. Loved all the games!"

SAR 2,444 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

"Anne was one of the best hosts I've stayed with at a VRBO property. She thought of every last detail and was extremely attentive and had a bottle of wine and chocolate treats for us when we arrived, along with a stocked kitchen of everything you need. And if you forgot something she had that too! It was very clean too. It was so close to the beach and the wildlife refuge - Plum island is such a special spot. We will be back again. We stayed for 3 nights with my elderly parents who had a...

"This property was gorgeous and much more spacious then the photos made it appear. It was a very comfortable set up to hang out as a group as well as having some space to spread out individually. Great property for a group. Very close to Hammond Castle as well as the train station for a Boston/Salem trip with the group if you didn't want to drive. Only downside, the driveway can be a little tricky to manage at times with it being such a sharp angle off the main road and being kinda steep. If you...

Revere Vacation Rental | 2BR | 1.5BA | 2 Stories | 1,100 Sq Ft | Stairs Required

"Beautiful home with a short walk to the beach. This home is warm and welcoming. All the amenties you need. The owners are very responsive and have made the check-in process seemless. Revere Beach is beautiful and gives you easy access to everything Boston and beyond. We will definitely stay here again on our next visit! "

"This place was so peaceful and relaxing "

"The house is simply gorgeous, the kitchen is even nicer in person! The spacious living areas accommodated our group wonderfully. The location is great, on a nice quiet street and still so close to the water!"

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Essex River is one of the main waterways in what is called The Great Marsh

"Beautiful house in a lovely location. We would be delighted to return. "

SAR 3,451 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

"Overall the house was fine. The location was perfect (close to Salem, but the neighborhood was quiet) and the beds were super comfortable. My recommendations would be to have a tv in the first floor living area and tvs in the bedrooms as well. Also some kind of curtain or frosted glass in the upstairs bathroom for privacy, since it looks right out onto the Salem State fields."

SAR 1,141 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

"From start to finish it was exceptional. Scott was a great host, checked in to see if we needed anything. The place was clean and had everything we could ever ask for. It was an amazing stay and we will definitely be back!"