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Victorian Getaway Close to Beach, Downtown and Train!

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Beach nearby, sun loungers
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, music library, stereo
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Victorian Getaway Close to Beach, Downtown and Train!

Holly House is a 2 unit Victorian style home within walking distance to Downtown Ipswich shops, restaurants, Historic High St and MBTA as well as Bialek Park, Willowdale State Forest, CSA Farms and many other amenities. Walk next door to the Historic 1640 Hart House for dinner or spend the day visiting the Crane Estate and Crane Beach! Unit 1 is on the first floor where you will enjoy minimal stairs (only to get in) and the convenience of 2 bedrooms, living room and fully equipped kitchen with sunny breakfast nook. The beautiful gardens create an enchanting oasis away from the road. This location is perfect for couples or family wanting a summer beach getaway, holiday stay while visiting friends and family, weddings, or corporate stay! This is good environment for working from home or home schooling while you are away using our high speed internet! Both first and second floors are vacation rentals and can be rented together depending on availability, see listing ID 2395897!

Property manager

Denise Mootafian

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Music library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No Smoking in or around the property.

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Guests are responsible for own child proofing

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number C0228161440

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Victorian Getaway Beach, Train
Victorian Getaway Close to Beach Downtown Train!
Victorian Getaway Close to Beach, Downtown and Train! Ipswich
NEW Listing!~victorian Getaway Close to Beach Downtown Train!
Victorian Getaway Close to Beach, Downtown and Train! Apartment

About the neighborhood

Map
Ipswich, MA

What's nearby

  • Ipswich Museum - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Ipswich River - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Clark Beach - 12 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Crane Beach - 14 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Castle Hill on the Crane Estate - 16 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Rowley Station - 10 min drive
  • Ipswich Station - 16 min walk
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Zumi's Espresso & Ice Cream - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Little Wolf - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪True North Ale Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Clam Box of Ipswich - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Victorian Getaway Close to Beach, Downtown and Train! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Victorian Getaway Close to Beach, Downtown and Train!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Victorian Getaway Close to Beach, Downtown and Train!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Victorian Getaway Close to Beach, Downtown and Train! located?

Located in the heart of Ipswich, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ipswich Museum and Ipswich River. Appleton Farms Grass Rides and Todd Farm Flea Market are also within 6 mi (10 km). Ipswich Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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Victorian Getaway Close to Beach, Downtown and Train! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M., Lancaster

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Return Visit to Ipswich
Great location and accommodations in Ipswich.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
May visit
This is our 6th visit to this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M., Lancaster

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visit to Ipswich Area
My husband and I have stayed on numerous occasions at this property. There are pleasant amenities and the location is great.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love Holly house
We stayed in the first floor apartment of Holly House this trip. It was so comfortable and homey. We love that it is right next door to the Harte House restaurant. Thank you Denise for this great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly cozy location
Great comfy place to stay in Ipswich! My father in law is from Ipswich - he visits every year for the Topsfield Fair. So glad we found this place to stay in Ipswich so we can join him. House was clean & had everything we needed to make our trip great—looking forward to next year !
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
In town for wedding
Very nice and well appointed apartment. Beautifuuly furnished and comfortable beds
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location & design.
Beautifully remodeled 1880 Victorian keeping the authenticity and charm with some modern touches. The grounds are lovely with ample parking. We were visiting family for 3 weeks & the location was exactly in the middle of all.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable stay
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Holly House! My sisters and I enjoyed a lovely long weekend in the surrounding area. Enjoyed long days and slept well in very comfortable beds. Owner was very responsive to inquiries. Holly House had everything we needed, clean and easy access. Many thanks for the wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

judy c., Cambridge, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Apartment in Ipswich
This lovely apartment is only a mile from downtown and next to one of the best restaurants in Ipswich. It is very well stocked for cooking and there is an alcove and outside patio for eating. We only stayed two nights but hope to return for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Traditional Home
Great location to visit beaches, Newburyport and various museums. Nice apartment with comfortable beds and good sized rooms. Next door to the fabulous Hart House restaurant and close to downtown Ipswich. Denise was wonderful and checked on us during our stay to be sure we had all we needed. Beautiful backyard with grill and outdoor dining. Good for small family group.
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice apartment in convenient location
The apartment was clean, well kept, and in a convenient location to a number of amenities. There is a restaurant next store in case you dont want to drive the 2 minutes into the historic town center for dinner. Communication was clear and everything was smooth. We would definitely stay again if we are back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

TODD B., WILLOW STREET

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very responsive host
Denise is very easy to communicate with and we appreciated her quick responses! Very noisy neighbors in upstairs unit was not great, but nothing can be done about inconsiderate people unfortunately.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerri W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming, clean, & wonderful location
Had business in Lynnfield, but didn't want to stay in a hotel. This lovely VRBO was well worth the 25-30 min. drive. It's a perfect location to explore, it was clean, had everything needed, and was absolutely charming. Will definitely stay here again if back in the area. Plan some time just to relax with your favorite beverage in the comfy den. While Hart House is a little out of my personal price range, I did have one of the best Old Fashioned ever at their Tavern bar (inside the same house at the restaurant). A local provided the tip, so I'm passing it along! So much to do so close to the home! Perfect combination!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Alison S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house in a beautiful area
We loved our stay. The town of Ipswich is beautiful and the location of this lovely home is within an easy drive of Salem and Gloucester. The house is well equipped and decorated according to the age and style of the house. The shower was nice and powerful, which is always a plus. The only improvements in our opinions were that the mattresses could do with replacing. They were very soft. Also the couch seats in the living room could be replaced/refilled. These small things did not take away from out stay. Thank you so much
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Anne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Midweek Getaway
The house was charming. Lots of windows made it bright and cheery, but at least one window was left unlocked (ground floor). It was clean, but there were a good number of ants in the kitchen around the dishwasher. The 3 window air conditioners adequately cooled the place, in spite of the ghastly hot weather we had while there. The restaurant next door was closed when we visited, so no review on the food. It was close enough to our accommodations that noise probably would have been an issue had it been open so it was just as well. Parking was great, close to shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean stay for wedding weekend
We stayed 5 nights for wedding festivities. Pros: exceptionally clean, well equipped, lovely landscape Cons: tired furnishings, odor in entry hall so we used back entrance, mattress uncomfortable, shower faucet failed and could not be shot off, toilet handle broke off in our hand, the glass shower door came off the track. The owners responded within a half hour to our call for help and had the plumbing was repaired same day but I think the whole thing could have been avoided if their cleaning crew reported the problems prior to our arrival. No reimbursement was offered for our inconvenience.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Joanne F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Wedding debacle
Rented first floor for a quiet weekend as we were in town for a family wedding and the unit above had been rented by bride of another wedding same weekend for them to get ready…10+ people were in the unit clopping about wedding photographer Make professionals in and out with mound music all day was terrible as we read it was not to be used for an event …..unacceptable as you should be vetting those that stay If not for that horrible day you would be receiving a nice review
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
Amazing place! Amazing stay! Relaxing, sunny, quiet, clean, comfortable and cozy! Beautifully decorated and nicely stocked with everything we needed!  The local area offered great restaurants, beautiful open spaces, farms - all minutes from Holly House!
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brief breath of sea air
Holly House is a remodeled Victorian house. My brother and I were looking for a place with two bedrooms, and we were very comfortable with the two spacious rooms we found. The living room is a good place to relax, and we appreciated the full kitchen where we could do some cooking. The gardens surrounding the house are very pretty. We were a bit concerned about the location along Linebrook Rd., but what traffic there was - Ipswich "rush hour" - didn't disturb us very much, and it was very quiet at night. Holly House is quite close to the town center and is well situated for reaching the beaches, walking trails, restaurants and shopping. We were pleased that a grocery store was nearby. We'd come back and would recommend the place to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot to explore Boston history
We took our Nephew to the area because he is a huge history nut. The rental was perfect to get in and around Boston. We took the train in from Ipswhich which was super convenient. Highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Gem
This property is beyond perfect! The yard and private sitting area is well maintained and there is plenty of parking space. The interior was spotless and decorated with so much thought and the Victorian decor was cozy yet beautiful. Our hosts were easy to work with and responded quickly to any questions we had. On top of all the charm and elegance the home is located next door to a lovely historic restaurant with delicious food and tasty cocktails. If we ever travel back to Ipswich we will be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Stay
This was a really great place to stay! Plenty of amenities, the bed and pillows were super comfortable in the kitchen is really well stocked. Easy walking to downtown if switch and a really great coffee shop right around the corner. Check-in was really easy. Great back patio. Denise checked in halfway through my stay and made sure I had everything that I needed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 16 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
Brought my wife and kids to Ipswich to visit Salem over the holiday and enjoy some day trips up the coast. Location was great and the house fit all of our needs. Would highly recommend for future stays for my friends and family coming to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home for a north shore getaway!
The house was everything we wanted for a girls long weekend getaway. It's extremely cozy and clean with the comforts of home. Just a mile from downtown Ipswich, it's also very close to Marini Farm, conservation trails and right next door to the 1640 Hart House. Definitely make reservations there. We can't recommend a stay here enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022