Ipswich Cottage: Beautiful Views, 5 Mins to Beach

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Ipswich Vacation Rental | 4BR | 2BA | 1,200 Sq Ft | 1 Step for Entry

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5111.5 sq m

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Outdoor space

Washer

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Dryer

Water view

Explore the area

Ipswich, MA

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
20 min walk
Ipswich River
8 min drive
Crane Beach
10 min drive
Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal)
21 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

The quaint town of Ipswich is one of the oldest settlements in the United States, originally inhabited by Native Americans and colonized in 1633. Thanks to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and Ipswich River, Ipswich continues to be one of the state's top shellfish producers and has blossomed into a great destination for travelers seeking an authentic New England experience. With 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and 1,200 square feet of living space, this home is ideal for a family or group of couples!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Twin Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: 2 Twin Beds

Come experience the best of the Ipswich area by staying in this delightful, sunny cottage, perfectly located about a half a mile away from the ocean and beach. This property is pet-friendly, so your furry best friend can come along for the fun!

You'll find the interior of the cottage very nicely furnished and aesthetically pleasing, boasting a spacious floor plan and an abundance of natural light through the large windows.

All the amenities you need to be as relaxed as possible during your stay are here, including a flat-screen TV for your entertainment, in-unit laundry machines, wireless internet access, and a fully equipped kitchen, complete with all the necessary modern appliances.

Everyone in your traveling party will love the home's expansive yard and beautiful views of the estuary and marsh with the ocean in the distance!

-- THE LOCATION --

Not only is this property within very close proximity of the ocean and beach, but it's also close to numerous other attractions such as outstanding hiking, biking, swimming, good shopping, and restaurants.

If you're a history enthusiast, you'll also find tons of fascinating historical sites in the area, as well as opportunities for guided historic tours of Ipswich.

However you choose to spend your time during your stay, you just might find yourself wanting to return to this charming Ipswich cottage year after year!

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-- POLICIES --

- Massachusetts Tax ID: C0229281440
- No smoking
- Pets considered with owner approval (less than 20 pounds)
- Must be at least 28 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- NOTE: Owner lives on the premises, but you are renting a separate building on the property
- NOTE: This property requires 1 step to enter
- NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Water view

Outdoor space

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Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property Registration Number C0229281440

About the area

Ipswich

Located in Ipswich, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Coolidge Reservation and Ravenswood Park, while Salem Witch Museum and Ipswich Museum are cultural highlights. Appleton Farms Grass Rides and Long Hill are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

Ipswich, MA

What's nearby

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate - 20 min walk
Wolf Hollow - 4 min drive
Crane Beach - 10 min drive
Wingaersheek Beach - 20 min drive
Hammond Castle - 22 min drive

Getting around

Ipswich Station - 7 min drive
Rowley Station - 16 min drive
Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪Woodman's of Essex - ‬9 min drive
‪Blue Marlin Grill - ‬10 min drive
‪Zumi's Espresso & Ice Cream - ‬6 min drive
‪Little Wolf - ‬8 min drive
‪True North Ale Company - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ipswich Cottage: Beautiful Views, 5 Mins to Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ipswich Cottage: Beautiful Views, 5 Mins to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ipswich Cottage: Beautiful Views, 5 Mins to Beach?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Ipswich Cottage: Beautiful Views, 5 Mins to Beach located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, Crane Beach and Ipswich River. Ipswich Museum and Essex River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

7.6

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannion W.

5 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

It was a really neat house, in a great location!! The house is clean. We liked to look at the marsh with the different birds and boats. Check in was easy,beds were soft. Didn't have to worry about much. The town was close, has great places to eat. Location was near Salem. Great time.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

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2/10 Terrible

Jeanette

12 Aug 2024

Not a comfortable stay

This house is not made for stays in the summer. There are two small window a/c units in the bedrooms with queen beds that you have to keep running constantly in order to be able to sleep at night. The rest of the house is too hot to be in for more than a few minutes, including the living room, kitchen, and other bedrooms. The kitchen has a problem with ants (even found some in the refrigerator!) and felt very unclean. Basic supplies were not provided- we had to ask for toilet paper when we arrived. The living room, as mentioned, was terribly hot and the couch smelled like urine. We washed all the slipcovers but couldn’t get rid of the smell. The upstairs bathroom doesn’t have a shower and the tub leaked into the downstairs so I’m guessing it won’t be operable for awhile either, leaving one small shower and a tub in the downstairs bathroom for all to share. Finally, the owner won’t let you park near the cottage, forcing you to schlep your luggage across a hot, uneven lawn to get to the cottage. I can’t imagine what this would be like in the snow. It’s clear the owner isn’t interested in giving guests a nice Ipswich experience or putting any care into the cottage’s upkeep.

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2/10 Terrible

Jeanette

12 Aug 2024

Not a comfortable stay

8/10 Good

Beth G.

5 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House was great!

The house was as the pics showed. Wish there were a few more amenities like a micro, toaster and ac in the living room. Owner was great, so close to the beach, view was beautiful and I had a great time!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amy M.

3 Oct 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mild, mildew, rat poisoning

Mold, mildew, and rat poisoning. When I emailed Evolve/Vrbo with pictures and complaint they didn’t even bother to get back to me

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James L.

23 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

The cottage was a perfect place for my family and I to stay while visiting New England! Chris was very easy to communicate with and gave outstanding recommendations on places to go and see. The cottage is older, with some history, just like the surrounding areas. After battling the traffic in Boston and Salem, we loved the ability to come back to our private cottage on the hill and just relax. We enjoyed the stay and area and will definitely be back again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

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8/10 Good

Douglas

6 July 2023

Charming farmhouse, magnificent view

Charming old farmhouse with lots of charm and character. Host was extremely accommodating and attentive. Fabulous view of the Great Marsh and close to the beach. Ipswich is a wonderful town and the immediate area is beautiful.

8/10 Good

Douglas B., Erie, PA

11 June 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Marvelous old farmhouse, amazing view

Charming old farmhouse with miles of views across The Great Marsh. Beautiful neighborhood and area. Very worthwhile visit. Our host was very attentive and accommodating.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John T.

6 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little slice of heaven!

We had an amazing time at this beautiful property! The home is so cozy, it felt like home. We were able to see falcons, red tailed hawks, and deer almost on a daily basis. Watching the tide go in and out was so peaceful. The sunsets and sunrise are beyond description. Our host was extremely gracious. We can’t wait to go back again!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blanca G.

12 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful vacation

Our dream has always been to visit Salem and the surrounding areas. While looking for a place to stay near Salem we ran into Ipswich and decided to stay here. We absolutely fell in love with Ipswich so much we didn’t want to leave once we arrived. The house was in the perfect spot! Close enough to the beach and close to town for our everyday needs. The house has plenty of room for everyone in the family and the most beautiful view while you eat breakfast. Thank you so much Mr Crockett for your hospitality and tips on places to visit. We can’t wait to come back to stay at your place one day.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

26 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This house was near our daughters house and we were celebrating our grandson’s birthday so we could walk back and forth. Being near Crane Beach and the Crane estate made our morning walks very enjoyable. The cottage was charming

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy F.

22 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Artist retreat

Perfect setting to enjoy iconic Massachusetts!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Liz S.

5 Nov 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Fall at the cottage

This property has beautiful views. The sunset and sunrise are breathtaking. The colors of the trees and the proximity to Cranes beach made our stay wonderful. The cottage itself is old and furniture could be updated (starting to fall apart). It is cozy and worked well for our family but there are a few things that would be helpful to know prior to staying here... bring your own soap (hand soap), paper towels, tissues, and garbage bags. The 1 shower has extremely low pressure supply. It is important to know that to get into the cottage you have to walk across the lawn probably 50 yards (no walkway for strollers or wheels of any kind). There are some newer windows on the first level but the old ones are full of cobwebs and don’t stay open without support. The lack of window coverings is uncomfortable (but we just hung sheets over the bathroom and bedroom window). There is no privacy in the upstairs loft (2 twin beds). And finally the beeping noise that another renter mentioned last month (September) was still there!!! It went off about every 15/20 mins. Overall we had a good stay, the property manager was easy to communicate with and was there the majority of the time. We had a good trip!

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Kathy S.

17 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Nice house in Gorgeous setting

This setting surpasses imagination -- set high above the salt marshes with a lovely breeze and gorgeous views. The house is tastefully decorated with real (albeit tired) furniture and beautiful artwork. I think it may have been a while since the owner/managers have imagined actually living there. While most of the bed and bath linens are high quality and ample in quantity, a couple of the mattresses have clearly seen better days -- for adult use anyway. We are a family (three generations consisting of 6 adults and 1 preschooler) of foodies and cooks and found the kitchen oddly (rather than "fully") equipped. For example, a vast amount of plates, glasses, flatware & cork removers, but few bowls (large or small) or cooking utensils and no measuring spoons/cups. If the kitchen had been more accurately described, we'd simply have brought a bit more equipment (a large pot, for instance) with us and been happier. If we'd know there would be no paper goods (napkins, paper towels, toilet paper), we'd have packed some. The lack of a range hood makes the smoke alarms prone to going off during meal prep -- explaining why several had been taken down (probably by previous guests?). We decided to put them back up and deal with the false alarms rather than go without their protection. Missing light bulbs and outlet covers puzzled us -- was it advisable (safe) to use those fixtures? A battery backup alarm sounded several times a day -- even after being "disabled" by the manager. A week felt like not quite enough time to get used to all the many quirks that would have become routine after a longer stay.. Nonetheless, we had a very enjoyable time. We ate out a bit more than we wanted to, but perhaps only the amount most people would have chosen. It was pure joy to spend a week within a mile of beautiful Crane Beach and wake up everyday in such a heavenly setting.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Sept 2018

Beautiful place

The view of the Essex River salt marshes from the top of the hill is exquisite. The cottage is thoughtfully decorated with subtle colors, great paintings, soft linens and towels... a dream come true... thank you so much for this experience!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

7 Nov 2016

Great location & view.

the view was great. Also loved the skylight in the master bedroom. It let the full moon shine in. The location was nice for our day trips and the place was comfortable and relaxing.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Ann Marie C., Plymouth, MA

29 Sept 2014

The Gulls

We enjoyed the sun-drenched deck, thanks to wonderful weather and the owners were very cordial. The cottage was clean, but there was no attention to details such as no working smoke detectors, only child-size coat hangers, stained towels (some thread bare), and no window shades in most bedrooms. The description gave no indication that the cottage was over 150 years old, but the bathroom tub and sinks, with their stains and a calcified faucet, gave testament to it's age. The approach to the cottage and parking of cars required much ingenuity and was difficult for one of us requiring a cane. We did enjoy the Apple Orchard and all it's delights, and eating at the Village, Periwinkles, and Woodman's and visiting surrounding towns.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

martha w.

29 Sept 2014

Absolutely wonderful view and location

My stay at "The Orchard Cottage" was magical. The views of the marsh and wet lands is breath taking! The cottage is charming with all of its' old history. It is nicely furnished. We had a wonderful time and plan to rent again next summer.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Carla G.

26 June 2014

Historical Property with Great View

This property is very historical. It has a low ceiling and is very bright and sunny inside. The bedrooms and bathroom situation is a little tricky. The one bath on the bottom floor is in the master bedroom, and is shared by the bedroom in the back of the house. The upstairs has a loft type bedroom up very steep stairs and there is no shower. We had our parents stay downstairs and put the rest of the family upstairs. The owner is really nice and is very close by. The property is up a very steep hill. We loved the town of Ipswich, the apple winery close by - we enjoyed a wonderful apple pie from there! There is no air conditioning, so it can get a little warm. It met our needs being that we wanted our whole family to be together during our sons wedding.