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Leslie's Retreat: Spacious home ideally located to everything

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Leslie's Retreat a great place to meet!
Parking and entrance side of house
parking area
Lovely eat in kitchen from the primary door perspective
additional view of kitchen from the dinning room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Salem, MA
  • Witch House
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Peabody Essex Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Salem Witch Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

BASEMENT

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Leslie's Retreat: Spacious home ideally located to everything

Gorgeous 5 bedroom (4 on the second floor and 1 basement suit) home located in a historically significant area of Salem North River. Short walking to all the excitement Salem has to offer with trolley and tours, Museums, Galleries, Fine Dining, Beaches and the Salem Water Ferry into Boston. The home is fully furnished with a combination new luxurious and antique pieces. The kitchen is a gourmet chef's dream. Featuring a gas cook top with grill and griddle attachments, electric double ovens and 2 sinks for easy preparation of meals. Fabulous flow on the first floor between the dining room, living room and kitchen making it ideal to entertain. Many satisfied international families and others from across the country have made this home a destination for family celebrations and holidays.

On the second floor there are 4 bedrooms, two bedrooms with queen beds, one bedroom with a king bed, and the forth has a twin bunkbed (crib available if needed). All are outfitted with comfortable clean and crisp linens and air conditioner units and in the cooler weather you can cuddle up to down filled duvet comforters and get a good nights rest. Cable television and ROKU and wireless access through out the home and streaming. After enjoying the vibrant town of Salem you can come back kick back on the front porch or walk to the nearby train station and in 30 minutes arrive in downtown Boston for more adventures.

Basement includes a queen bed, pull out couch, laundry room, and full bathroom.

Please note that this home is a non-smoking premise.

NO LARGE LOUD CRAZY PARTIES, THIS IS A QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD.

Keywords: clean well maintained sunny off street parking walking downtown train commuter rail museums Halloween October boating close to attractions free wifi no smoking international welcome credit card pets children furnished comfortable antique designer home hardwood floors gourmet kitchen allergy housekeeping Boston marathon wedding reunions family getaway book club

There are 2 outside cameras (driveway and front of house).

City Registration # 19-001062

Property manager

Megan Woodcock
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 4 total
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Long-term renters welcome
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 C0449890176

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Salem

Located in Salem, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. Witch House and Pickering House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Salem Wax Museum and Salem Willows Park. Dogs by Design & Cats Too and Long Hill are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Salem, MA

What's nearby

  • Witch House - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Peabody Essex Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Salem Witch Museum - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Salem Common - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Salem Witch Trials Memorial - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Beverly Station - 5 min drive
  • Salem Station - 12 min walk
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Village Tavern - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Essex's N.Y. Pizza & Deli - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪East Regiment Beer Company - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Spells Coffee Shop & Market - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rockafellas Restaurant and Bar - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Leslie's Retreat: Spacious home ideally located to everything pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Leslie's Retreat: Spacious home ideally located to everything?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Leslie's Retreat: Spacious home ideally located to everything?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Leslie's Retreat: Spacious home ideally located to everything located?

Located in the heart of Salem, this golf holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Witch House and Salem Witch Museum. Witch Dungeon Museum and Hamilton Hall are also within 15 minutes. Salem Station is 12 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 209 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 226 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Retreat!
Checkin was very easy, home was wonderful and very clean.Communication with hosts was quick.Allowed us to checkin with a very small fee, very much appreciated!Thank You!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrya S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
Home was perfect for our family get together. Location was super close to downtown shops and tours. Plenty of towels and blankets. Lots of hot water for our group of 10. We had 3 vehicles and had a pretty easy time street parking one. Check in email was detailed and helpful. Check out process was simple, for which we were very grateful. Great stay overall!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for family and pets
With seven family members, aged 3 to 67, we were all comfortable for our week stay during super cold temps and a snowstorm. Plenty of room for a couple of dogs too. The house was welcoming, didn't worry about breaking anything or ruining furniture. I was very grateful for the opportunity to hang out with my family and grandkids without worry, and enjoyed the ambiance of Salem very much. Thanks to Meg and co.!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Getaway
We loved staying here! If we ever come back to Salem this is our first choice!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Nice house, close to downtown. Walking distance to most of the attractions. Great place to stay. No complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Halloween in Salem
This house was perfect for us. Plenty of room, comfortable beds, quiet neighborhood, and an easy walk to downtown. The host was very responsive and friendly. I would highly recommend starting at this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, great location, lots of room, well stocked, great paking, nice neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hillarie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super nice and close to all of the fun
Booked this place for our girls weekend from Michigan to Salem, the owner was incredibly accommodating. Comfy beds! Clean and very pleasant to stay in! Everything fun to do was a 30 minute or less walk! Highly recommend it here if you’re looking for somewhere nice to stay in Salem!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect House and love Megan
Megan is so nice and helpful not to mention this house is always decorated so well . Perfect get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip
Perfect place for our Salem girls trip. There was plenty of room for the nine of us. Close enough to walk into town or grab a quick Uber ride. We really enjoyed all of the cute Halloween & fall decor. Everything was so clean the beds are super comfortable. Plenty of towels without having to do laundry. Yay! Meg was so easy to communicate with and was quick to respond to all my questions prior to our arrival We enjoyed our stay so much & hope to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy Home Away from Home
We were all very happy with our stay at this house...very clean, comfortable and peaceful place. We're already looking forward to our next vacation here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fay W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Weekend in Salem
This is a lovely home in a convient location. Host makes it cute and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Friends weekend in Salem
Cute house, perfect for our group of friends. Location within reasonable walk to Salem restaurants and activities. Had a great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Leslie's Retreat
Property beautiful. Pictures don't do justice. Highly recommend. Host was more than gracious & accommodating. Proximity to Salem easyily walkable. Poured first day & host was kind enough to deliver a few extra umbrellas. HighWWould'v
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sisters!
Leslie’s Retreat work out perfect! 7 Sisters back together for the 1st reunion in 35 years. Great gathering spaces with a little witchcraft in between. Thanks you for the use of your family home. Thank you Meg!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

NANCY S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming and Clean
Highly recommend and Megan is wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Mouse house
It turned into a mouse catching trip. The first mouse was stepped on under a blanket and died instantly. I was instructed by my wife to go buy as many traps as I could find. We got rid of a total of five mice. My wife will never stay in that house again. Besides the mice, awesome house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious home in a great location
The home had everything we needed and was a in a great location for the wedding we attended. Nice area to walk by the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

melissa f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend retreat
This property was perfect for our extended family. Everyone had their own space and it never felt crowded. It was in walking distance to downtown Salem and in driving distance to many other sights. The house was stocked with everything you could need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rohini T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family gathering
It was a comfortable stay. Unfortunately we didn't get to spend lots of time in the property. We were out most of the time. But the accommodation was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn't ask for a more perfect stay!
Meg was spectacular! House was immaculate, inviting, fully stocked, nice fenced in yard, parking and location is fabulous! Also beds were sooo comfortable! This was a a special trip for me celebrating being in remission for stage 4 head and neck cancer; Friend from AZ, brother from IL, dad from CT and myself. It was such a special and wonderful time. I cannot thank Meg enough. Fantastic. My friend tried to change her flight so we could book another night! Definitely will be back and recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Megan Woodcock

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Like to meet and greet new friends. My mom ran this airB&B for years and I try to emulate the passion and love she had for her guests and her town.

Why they chose this property

Ideally located to downtown Salem with out waiting in traffic or trying to hunt down an illusive parking space. Also after enjoying the sights and sound of Salem you can walk to the commuter train station to take the inbound train to Boston or the outbound Train to Newburyport, Rockport, Gloucester or Manchester by the Sea.

What makes this property unique

Close to everything you may want or need. While walking the neighborhood you'll get to see the GIANT GNOME that lives next door or view the massive garden that is home of prize winning GIANT PUMPKINS over 1,000 lbs and chickens.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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