Tranquil spot with view of Pleasant Pond, perfect for relaxing by the pond at its little beach, kayaking or fishing. Easy distances to many North Shore attractions including beaches (Crane), downtown Salem and Cape Ann.
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Amenities
Pool
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Please note there is absolutely no smoking or vaping of any kind permitted.
Important information
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number C0349763200
About the area
Wenham
Wenham is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wingaersheek Beach and Agassiz Rock, while Salem Witch Museum and North Shore Music Theatre are cultural highlights. Dogs by Design & Cats Too and Appleton Farms Grass Rides are also worth visiting.
Water Park of New England - 14 min drive - 10.8 km
Witch House - 14 min drive - 12.8 km
Peabody Essex Museum - 15 min drive - 13.1 km
Getting around
South Hamilton-Wenham Station - 6 min drive
Salem Station - 23 min drive
Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 7 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Starbucks - 6 min drive
Panera Bread - 8 min drive
Cherry Farm Creamery - 8 min drive
Nick's Roast Beef - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Whole House Steps from Pleasant Pond pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at Whole House Steps from Pleasant Pond?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Whole House Steps from Pleasant Pond?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Whole House Steps from Pleasant Pond located?
Situated in Wenham, this holiday home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Dogs by Design & Cats Too and within 6 miles (10 km) of North Shore Music Theatre and Ipswich River. Northeast Hospital Corporation - Beverly Campus and Appleton Farms Grass Rides are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
A quaint little home in a quiet wooded cul de sac very close to a pond. Best for two people, as more than that it starts to get a little cozy for dining/sleeping/sitting purposes. Lovely view of the pond, although the home is set back a few houses from the pond itself.
Clean and comfortable. Nice views of the pond. Great location. Near restaurants and easy access to hi ways.
Pictures don't do it justice!
Laurie C.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
richard
29 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
The neighborhood was quiet, the pond was beautiful,the trees were wonderful,the internet was hard to get service,the oven didnt work but between stove top and microwave all was good.We enjoyed our stay very much.
richard
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Martha
18 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice little house, well maintained. Very clean, I found everything I needed. Quiet, relaxing place. Close to ocean shore towns, shopping, supermarkets and restaurants. We enjoyed kayaking and nature, we saw a swan family, ducks, frogs, dragonflies and turtles
Small but perfect for 2. Sweet. Nice location. Safe. Quiet. Slept well!
Elise F.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
8/10 Good
Ina
6 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house is perfectly located near the pond. We used the 1 person and 2 person kajak and had good fun. The bed was perfect. We only missed a place to sit outside and a few table lamps .
This house is perfect for two or three people. It’s in good shape, has a small but fully working kitchen, and is right by the pond! My wife and I slept in the bedroom upstairs and our 17-year-old son slept on the futon in the living room. Very manageable. The laundry access is a nice bonus. Nice little house, fully functional. Would like to stay here again for the third time!
Timothy C.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
6/10 Okay
Megan D.
7 Aug 2022
Liked: Communication
Place to sleep
It was on ok place to sleep but overall disappointing. I rented this place instead of a hotel room for my sister, brother in law, and two of their kids so they could cook meals and save money. The stove didn’t work and the downstairs bathroom smelled like sewage. The owners were easy to contact but I could have gotten a similar experience at a hotel
Megan D.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
Alexandra N.
23 Oct 2023
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Very cute space!
Very cute spot! Lake was beautiful. Close for Ubering to and from Salem which is why we were there. There seemed to be a miscommunication on allowing us to check in early, however, bc when we arrived dirty towels were still in a pile on the bathroom and the bed sheets were used. Not a huge deal, we stripped the bed ourselves and added new sheets and cleaning crew came around 45 minutes before “normal” check in and did the rest. Also was pretty cold at night and in early morning and unsure how heat worked, not a lot of communication on the app but we were able to find a space heater downstairs in the basement! All in all good stay and comfortable space! Would stay again.
Alexandra N.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Robert
5 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was perfect for us! We traveled from CA for my son to play in a lacrosse showcase at Endicott College. It was minutes away from the campus. The house is located next to a lake with areas to walk or run. The house was super clean with a washer and dryer. A super plus in my book because cleaning the dirty LAX apparel came in handy. The only thing that didn't work was the oven, but we did not cook much. I wish they had a non-stick frying pan rather than an iron skillet. Cooking eggs on the iron skillet was not so great. If we were in the area again, I would definitely stay here again.
This was our first time using VRBO. It was a very disappointing week. Our expectation was that VRBO checks out the properties before listing. This property is grossly-overcharging for the conditions you are met with. It has great potential but the hosts need to address a few major things. My suggestions are: remove all food left in the refrigerator or cabinets by previous guests. There was a lot of opened and expired food in the refrigerator and cabinet. We stayed in the middle of June and the food expiration dates were March. Unacceptable. This made it difficult for us to utilize both spaces for the food we bought for the week. It turned out to be just as well though. All of the kitchen appliances should be replaced. The refrigerator needed a good cleaning and had a broken shelf. The stove was completely useless. It needed to be tossed out. I don't think the top or the oven had ever been cleaned. I opened the oven and immediately closed it. I've never seen an oven look like that. The counter tops were sticky and loaded with so much stuff that was decoration; not functional. I can't even begin to describe the toaster. Was afraid to even plug it in. It was filthy. There was no comfortable living room seating. A futon (that was old) was so uncomfortable and difficult to get out of was the main seating available. There was a wooden rocker for one person to use. But not for an evening of tv. Ran out of space. I would not recommend this to anyone. VRBO you should remove the list
The house was extremely clean very nice and the property manager was very 6th cooperative and very very nice we had a wonderful stay. The only problem we had was checking in on the app not sure what was wrong with it we had trouble checking in and out
Absolutely loved our stay, Wenham is super cute and a short drive to Hamilton, Beverly and Salem.
The home had everything we need and more, so happy they had a washer and dryer. We will definitely be staying here again on our next visit to Mass.