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Charming Cottage w/ Panoramic Roof-top Views! Summer Weeks Available!

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Enjoy the Farmer's Porch, Back and Roof-Top Decks!
Ocean Views from Roof-top Deck
Marsh Views from Roof-top Deck
Living Room. Kid & pet friendly leather is durable & easy to clean.
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Newbury, MA
  • Plum Island Point
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Salisbury Beach State Reservation
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Salisbury Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Charming Cottage w/ Panoramic Roof-top Views! Summer Weeks Available!

The panoramic views of Plum Island, the ocean, and the sunsets are breathtaking from the mahogany roof-top deck on this delightful 3 bedroom beach house. Located on a quiet side street on the southern portion of Plum Island, it is a short 2-minute walk to the beach. The sunny first floor is open concept living, dining and kitchen areas; one bedroom (queen bed); and a full bathroom. A French door leads down to the cozy, finished basement where the second bedroom (2 twin beds) and third sleeping area (queen bed with closet) are located. Additional features include a five foot high completely fenced-in back yard (well-behaved pets considered with owner's prior permission), many decks (front, back, top), off-street parking for four cars, laundry facilities, 50' Smart LCD HDTV, surround sound and Bose wireless speaker for your iPod/Phone, wireless internet service, Weber gas grill, and an outside hot/cold shower. This house is turn key, everything you could think of is included - just bring your bathing suit, food & beverages! More importantly, our rates are inclusive of cleaning. There is no smoking permitted anywhere on the premises.

Property manager

Paula Irving

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Up to 2 dogs allowed. We just need to know breed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the property

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number C0190422050

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Newbury

Located in Newbury, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hampton Beach and Wingaersheek Beach. Custom House Maritime Museum and The Collection are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
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Newbury, MA

What's nearby

  • Newbury Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Plum Island Point - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Salisbury Beach State Reservation - 17 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Salisbury Beach - 26 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Hampton Beach - 31 min drive - 20.0 km

Getting around

  • Newburyport Station - 9 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
  • ‪Tripoli Pizza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Grog Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage w/ Panoramic Roof-top Views! Summer Weeks Available! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage w/ Panoramic Roof-top Views! Summer Weeks Available!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage w/ Panoramic Roof-top Views! Summer Weeks Available!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage w/ Panoramic Roof-top Views! Summer Weeks Available! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday 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 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 106 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

tracy c.

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

Great location

We loved our stay - house had everything we needed and just a short walk to beach and all the other things!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda V.

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

Great space, great stay

This property was wonderful. Plenty of space. Great location. Everything we needed for a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene W.

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

Love it here!

We have stayed here for two years now and absolutely love it! Nice neighborhood, close walk to the beach and super comfortable!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine B.

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

Great Plum Island location, short walk to beach!

Clean and comfortable house with everything you need to relax. Within walking distance of PI Provisions, and Mad Martha's for an excellent breakfast! The owner responds quickly to any questions you might have. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zane F.

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

Great Plum Island Stay

Our family vacation on Plum Island was fantastic. The community and beach are lovely. Paula’s place was great - everything we needed for our family of 4 and pup, including outdoor space and a little fenced in yard (huge for us when traveling with a dog and small child!). The roof deck gives ocean view and the sound and smell of the surf. Proximity by foot to shops, food and beach was amazing. We will be booking for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

George M.

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

Plum stay

It was very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadine K.

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

Fantastic for beach vacation

We had an amazing stay at Paula's beach cottage! From the moment we arrived, everything was just as described online. The cottage was spotless, easy to access, and had all the essentials for a relaxing getaway. Paula clearly put thought into creating a welcoming and comfortable space for her guests. The location couldn't have been better - it was perfect for a beach vacation, with the shoreline just a short walk away. Whether you're looking to relax or explore the area, this spot is ideal. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan K.

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

peaceful and outstanding

First, the owner was extremely attentive and wanted to ensure our stay was enjoyable. The owner maintains the property,the house is clean and very well maintained.Location was within walking distance to beach or an easy drive. Close to NH and Maine if that is something you are interested in doing.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Great location & cute and comfortable house

We loved the location of this home. 3 minute walk to the beach, restaurants, ice cream & neighborhood markets. The house was great & came with everything we needed including linens, beach towels & chairs. It stayed very cool with the a/c units. The deck gets morning sun & we really enjoyed our breakfast & coffee out there. We were able to watch Salisbury fireworks from the rooftop deck. It also has ocean & sunset views. Loved that we could bring our dog & the yard was completely fenced. Our family of 5 was very comfortable there. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

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

Charming get away

Paula was a very helpful and responsive host. It was fun to stay near the beach. House was clean and well stocked with linens and beach chairs etc. Great place for a family vacation with our boat and dogs.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

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

Paradise

This house was just what we needed for a end of summer getaway! Location could not be best- steps from the beach and restaurants. We had the best time and didn’t want to leave. Thank you for a ride Sergio ending to summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

A restful, wonder filled vacation

We enjoyed Paula's property immensely. We recommend it without hesitation and plan to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen B.

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

Beautiful and Peaceful

We really enjoyed our stay at the property and spending time with our adult daughters. The view from the roof deck was spectacular and everything on the island is easy to walk to. A beautiful and peaceful beach vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Torry V.

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

Relaxing

We had the best time at Paula’s house. The house was clean and included almost everything we needed. The decks on the roof was fun, but the deck on the first floor was also perfect for sitting outside. The walk to the beach took almost no time, and the outdoor shower made clean up easy! The place was very dog friendly and we enjoyed having our four-legged family with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

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

Lovely cottage!

A lovely, quaint cottage so close to the beach. The whole vibe of the cottage is one of comfort and charm. We absolutely loved our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey C., Rome, PA (USA)

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

Gorgeous views in a beautiful neighborhood

The house was exactly as described in the property overview and pictures. Check in was easy and convenient. The house was clean and had a lot of natural light. We contacted Paula to inquire about the games which were mentioned as being a available when we couldn't find them and she very quickly dropped off a bag full of games. We also had to contact her when we noticed small ants in the kitchen and again, she very quickly responded and came over to take care of them. I absolutely loved watching the sunsets from the rooftop deck! We were very happy with the house and with Paula.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise S., Brookfield

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

Perfect

This was our first stay on Plum Island, and it was wonderful. Paula’s beach house was perfect for my husband, me, and our small pup. This rental is so clean and well-equipped, you literally just have to bring your suitcase and a hairbrush. The spacious back deck was perfect for afternoon reading, and a step down to a sandy, fence-enclosed area was secure for our little guy to play in. As mentioned by a previous reviewer, the bedrooms on the lower level were quite damp, but we stayed on the main level of the house, which was cozy and comfortable. A very short walk brought us to a beautiful beach, which we had to ourselves this time of year. Nearby picturesque Newburyport is a lovely waterfront town filled with restaurants and shops to explore. Thank you, Paula, for being such a responsive, helpful host. We will definitely be planning a return trip next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Peter D.

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

Plum Island

Everything about the property was as listed. It is extremely close to the beach, Plum Island is beautiful and the owners were very easy to talk to. It is a great house to bring dogs to as there is a wonderful fenced in backyard that is very secure for the dogs. The tower on the house is stunning and offers a wonderful view of the ocean and area. The kitchen was very well equipped and serviceable. There is a big dining room table. The shops of Newburyport are very close to the area and easy to get to. Sitting on the back deck was very pleasant. The TV with the sound bar was terrific. Now, the reasons we cut short our vacation. The back sliding door would not lock at all and there was no stick to put into the slider area to reinforce it. The owners were away and told us they would bring a dowel over as soon as possible, within two days. This made us very uncomfortable, although the owners reassured us the area was completely safe, which it most likely is. However, this didn't sit well with my wife or our sister in law. The second issue was the downstairs bedrooms, there are two of them. The area had a very musty, almost moldy smell to it, even with the air conditioning going in the room downstairs. Now, we have had an extremely wet summer here in New England and I am sure that contributed to the problem, but the couple could not stand sleeping down there and decided to sack out on the couches upstairs. Our son and wife were contemplating joining us later in the week, and we cancelled them because of this issue as they have two young children. My wife and I had the upstairs bedroom, which was kind of small and only had one bureau and one nightstand. It did have an air conditioner in the bedroom. The living area was kind of smallish and the furniture was uncomfortable, and we don't think it would be a good fit for six people. We do think it would be fine for a couple or a single person, as long as the back door gets a lock. We'd also recommend getting three new up to date air conditioners and think about getting a dehumidifier in the basement to help eliminate the musty smell. We have to only give it an overall two rating, because we only stayed two nights because of the issues mentioned. For what we paid, and in comparison to three other places we have stayed at using similar methods of renting a house and comparable prices on the Cape and on a lake, we would choose a different house next time.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

June P., USA

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

2nd fabulous year

This was our 2nd year staying at Paula's Plum Island beach house. The 2nd year she provided great weather and a relaxing stay. We love our time so much on the quaint and quiet Island and staying at the clean and well provided home that we're planning on staying for 2 weeks next year. Thank you Paula for being such a lovely host.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

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

Very pleasant experience

Very pleasant experience
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

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

Thank you!

our experience was great. Loved everything about this property
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

June P., USA

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

Summer of COVID vacation

We were looking to stay somewhere local but relaxing, Plum Island was perfect. We felt like we were in a different world. I put my order in for great weather with Paula last fall and she did not disappoint neither did her cozy beach house. From the airy beach decor to the fenced in yard for the dogs. The house served us perfectly, as well as our guests that visited during the sunny beach days. We all loved the outdoor shower and the convenience of nearby downtown Newburyport for shopping and dining. Looking forward to next summer on the island, where I had the opportunity to spend many summer days as a young girl.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Greer L., Newburyport, MA

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

Perfect summer getaway

What a perfect week - location, property, weather, etc. it was the ideal escape for a week with family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Comfortable cottage and a great location

Nice spot
Stayed 119 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great

Great cottage close to the beach! We enjoyed our stay!

About the host

Hosted by Paula Irving

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We enjoy walking our two dogs on the beach and all around the small streets of the island. We love the proximity of the house to the Parker River Wildlife Refuge and to Newburyport for shopping, dining, and other activities. We enjoy cooking, so having Tendercrop Farm just down the road provides us with a great variety of gourmet meats and produce. In town we love the Sunday Farmer’s market at the Tannery; it’s a great place to pick up dinner and peruse the local bookstore and shops. Best of all when we don’t feel like cooking we can walk to the Plum Island Grille, Plum Island Provision, The Cottage, Mad Martha’s or the Beach Coma

Why they chose this property

After renting this house for two winters we fell in love with it and Plum Island. In fact, we liked it so much here that we bought the house. Now we’ve made Plum Island our home. In the summer we retreat to our lake house so we really have the best of both worlds.

What makes this property unique

The most distinct feature about the beach house is the roof-top deck with its breath-taking views of the island. Additionally, the house is located on a quiet side street (open at both ends), so there is very little traffic/noise and the yard is completely fenced-in which is ideal for families with small children or pets. It's a short two-minute walk to the closest beach path where the beach is rarely crowded.

Languages:

English