Julie was a great host, and her home is lovely and in a neighborhood close to both downtown [Newburyport] and coastal activities. The house has everything you need for a home away from home. – Julie H.

Welcome to your perfect vacation getaway between the beaches of Plum Island and Newburyport’s historic downtown. It is ideal for families and friends looking to relax and explore Massachusetts’s beautiful North Shore, with its historic, charming towns and outstanding natural beauty. Birdwatchers will be delighted with the trails and observation points in Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, and nature lovers will find many miles of excellent hiking trails in the seashore and nearby forests. Newburyport offers outstanding dining, shopping, and entertainment for all ages.

The house comfortably sleeps eight in four bedrooms with two baths and is in a quiet neighborhood. Its features, including generous living space, a large fenced yard with a spacious deck, an outdoor bar, and playful amenities like ping pong and basketball, make the house a fun and relaxing place to spend time between your adventures.

Booking

Request a booking now to enjoy the many amenities this excellent house offers. Returning guests, please let us know in the comment box that you have visited before for a quote with a discounted rate.

The space

Inside the house, you’ll find a bright, open floor plan with spacious living and dining areas, a cozy fireplace, and a well-equipped kitchen that opens onto a large deck. Upstairs are three additional bedrooms and a full bath, providing plenty of space and privacy.

The large fenced yard is perfect for grilling, dining, or relaxing by the fire pit, and a basketball hoop adds to the fun. The fenced yard and nearby meadow create a peaceful setting for your stay.

The basement offers more entertainment with a ping pong table and a small electric piano keyboard. There is also a basement laundry area.

The house is family-friendly, offering a high chair, a portable folding crib, and a selection of games.

Whether you’re into hiking, biking, kayaking, or just soaking up the sun, everything you need is close by. Just a short drive from downtown Newburyport and the natural beauty of Plum Island, this home is the perfect base for your coastal adventures.

You can find some pictures showing the inside and the outside of the house on our Photos page.

Accessibility

Though the house is not wheel-chair accessible and therefore not fully accessible, it can accommodate guests with some mobility issues thanks to the following features:

• The driveway is wide, leaving room for assistance while getting in and out of cars.
• There are only three steps between the entry pathway and the house; these steps have a handrail.
• There is a ground-floor bedroom and full bath.
• A tall toilet is installed in the downstairs bathroom.
• The ground floor bath has a tub with two vertical grab bars (see photos).
• A shower chair is available by request.

Note that the side entrance has taller steps than the front. The front entrance is recommended for guests with limited mobility.