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Walk to Beach. Private Nature and Bird Watching Trail. Quiet.

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Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Property grounds
Property grounds
1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Combined shower/tub, towels, soap, toilet paper

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Walk to Beach. Private Nature and Bird Watching Trail. Quiet.

Studio apartment with bath, kitchen, and bedroom/living room/dining area. Fully furnished with washer and dryer, Ideal for couple with one queen bed. Studio apt. on lower floor of my home with separate entrance. Not easily accessible for guests with walking related disabilities. Picture included is of cement steps not path. Ten minutes from downtown Newburyport. Thirty minutes to Portsmouth, NH and Gloucester, MA.

Property manager

Ed Mair

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM

Check-out

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please keep pets on leash when outside.

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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 C0321492050

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Walk to Beach. Private Nature Bird Watching Trail. Quiet

About the neighborhood

Map
MA, Newbury

What's nearby

  • Newbury Beach - 4 min walk
  • Plum Island Point - 6 min drive
  • Salisbury Beach State Reservation - 17 min drive
  • Salisbury Beach - 20 min drive
  • Hampton Beach - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Newburyport Station - 10 min drive
  • Rowley Station - 16 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sin-A-Loa Tacos & Tequila - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cristy's Pizza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Port Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tripoli Pizza - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Beach. Private Nature and Bird Watching Trail. Quiet. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Walk to Beach. Private Nature and Bird Watching Trail. Quiet.?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

Where is Walk to Beach. Private Nature and Bird Watching Trail. Quiet. located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Plum Island Beach and Newbury Beach. Parker River National Wildlife Refuge and Salisbury Beach State Reservation are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Walk to Beach. Private Nature and Bird Watching Trail. Quiet. Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews" "
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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Tiffany D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Small studio basement apartment
The stairs walking down to the basement apartment are uneven so be careful. When you open the the door you get hit with the musty smell. If you open the dresser, they smell is even worse. There were alive and dead spiders and flies. There is a crack in the bathroom floor that was covered up by a rug. The bed is hard and pillows inadequate. All the other VRBOs I have stayed at, the owner was not there. Here, the owner was upstairs. Was not a nice romantic weekend. On the positive side, it is close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Debra A.

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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Haven of peace
…and tranquility on a busy August weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming studio in a lovely spot on Plum Island
This is our third stay at Ed's studio on Plum Island. It is charming and very comfortable, shor walking distance to beach and restaurants, general store with ice cream "parlor". The bed is very comfortable, the garden is private, quite and visited daily be birds and neighborhood "wild" turkeys. Ed is a great host; easy to contact and responsive. We hope for another stay next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A quiet, private getaway
This understated property is in a quiet, very private spot with an outdoor seating area, large parking spot and beach access just a short walk away. This is not fancy, it is rustic and quaint, but has perfect amenities and plenty of storage/space inside. The kitchen was well-appointed with freezer and refrigeration, stove, microwave, coffee maker and full sink. Everything you need is there - pots and pans, dishes, silverware, dish soap, towels and even aluminum foil and plastic wrap for leftovers! The bed was exceptionally comfortable and the bathroom was fine with extra towels, a full tub and shower. Laundry was available if you need it. It had reliable, free Wi-Fi which allowed me to work from the room - and also allowed me to watch streaming movies and television from my computer. There isn't a television in the room, but there is a cable hookup in the room. If you're looking for fancy and flashy, this is not the place - but this is better - it has a library of classic books, local artwork, photographs and a homey feel. Really, it felt more like being in a really nice cabin in the woods! I recommend this location and can assure you that Ed was a gracious and kind host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kemper

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect beach getaway for our long weekend. We were looking for a place within walking distance to the beach. It is basically an efficiency apartment, not fancy but well furnished, comfortable and quiet. Ed is a great host and we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and Cozy
Great location just minutes from the beach and The Sunset Club. A short drive into Newburyport center to the restaurants and shops, harbo and whale watch tours. Highly recommended !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient and quaint
Very nice to be so close to the beach and enjoy the national park. Might suggest a newer AC unit as it would likely save on electric and cool more efficiently. Host was very polite and quiet and a nice neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sally T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Our second stay in Ed’s apartment. Perfect location, nice outdoor space, visited every afternoon by a family of turkeys! Everything we needed was provided, very comfortable bed! Walk to the beach. What more could you ask for!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Tim

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

A S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nature's Serenity
It was a beautiful little spot, tucked away in the trees and nature, with a short walk to the beach. Relaxing, peaceful and quiet. My wife and I enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Rose C.

Cute cottage that could use some dusting
The location of this cottage is excellent! But there were some dust bunnies and we would have appreciated a little more cleanliness. The Wi-Fi password did not work and when I reached out to the owner he never responded. That was a bit of a disappointment but not the end of the world.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and quiet
This property sits back in a grove of trees and flowering plants but within 5 minutes walk to the beach. Enjoy breakfast or a late afternoon cocktail at the outdoor table shaded by said grove. Simply but satisfactorily appointed, the accommodations are great for a weekend getaway or a week at the beach. Newburyport and it’s many attractions and restaurants is a short 10 minute drive back from this property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Plum Island stay
Perfect setting and location for our visit. Around the corner from the beach and a two minute drive to Parker River WMA.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sailesh K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in a cozy apartment by the beach!
This is a great spot, closely located by the beach, pet friendly, and the perfect amount of space. The small kitchen was enough to prepare meals for my wife and I and. There is a great selection of old books and photos. Ed provided great recommendations in the area to visit as well. If you're coming to Plum Island, you don't want to miss this spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay
We were there for two nights with our two dogs. The property is nice and in a very quiet neighborhood. It was a great relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A cute little get away!
Two things I loved about this stay. Number one Ed is a very accommodating and responsive host. He was happy to make any changes possible to make my stay nicer. I couldn't ask for a nicer, kinder host. Second the property is tucked away and somewhat isolated which is saying a lot on Plum Island which is a highly populated little bit of land. It was a true getaway! I can highly recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jonathan W.

Midweek break
This was a perfect, no-frills base for a couple of days on the beach and away from the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Carrie G.

Pretty funky
Not up tp VRBO standard: no TV!! Poorly equiped kitchen with the smallest, inadequate refrigerator I’ve ever seen No clothes line or place to hang wet towels and bathing suits Deferred maintenance inside and outside. But a private, quiet location very conveniently located.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla L.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of our favorite places to stay on Plum Island
Ed's studio is very charming and comfortable. We loved our stay there so much last year that we booked it again this year. It's a quick walk to "town" and the beach; has a lovely outside garden with table and chairs. We highly recommend this rental. Priscilla and John
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy, convenient, and pet-friendly
Great location. Awesome for pets. Lovely little place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Erin M.

Quaint and cozy
It was a perfect little apartment for me and my dog. We were very comfortable there. It had everything I needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Christopher B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
A few issues
Pros: Nice location, quiet, tastefully furnished and decorated. Cons: Funky smell, leaky toilet, greasy dishes.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
We enjoyed our stay at Ed’s place. Although it’s a studio apartment it was perfect for us with just enough space to relax. The closest beach was perfect and just over a five minute walk. Will definitely be booking again next summer! Thanks Ed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cyla O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy and Relaxing
This is a great place to come relax and enjoy Plum Island. It is thoughtfully furnished with what you need, and has a very relaxing private outdoor seating area. It is a very easy walk to the beach (about 2 blocks). I highly recommend as a great option to relax on Plum Island on a budget.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022