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Plum Island - Charming 2 BR Cottage by the Sea

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A covered outdoor seating area with a view of the ocean, a brick wall, and a pergola with a lantern.
A dining area with a wooden table, a chandelier, and a fireplace in the background.
A room with a large window overlooking a grassy field and a body of water. There is a tufted armchair and a small table with a lamp and a book.
A two-story house with a porch, a small tower-like structure, and a covered porch area.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Plum Island Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Newbury, MA
  • Place, Newbury Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Plum Island Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Plum Island Point
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Newbury

Located in Newbury, this cottage is near the beach. Oldies Marketplace and Todd Farm Flea Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hampton Beach and Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Custom House Maritime Museum and Firehouse Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Newbury, MA

What's nearby

  • Newbury Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Plum Island Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Plum Island Point - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Parker River National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Hampton Beach - 25 min drive - 24.5 km

Getting around

  • Newburyport Station - 12 min drive
  • Rowley Station - 16 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cristy's Pizza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Abraham's Bagels - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sin A Loa - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Willey's Candy and Ice Cream - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tripoli Pizza - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Plum Island - Charming 2 BR Cottage by the Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Plum Island - Charming 2 BR Cottage by the Sea?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Plum Island - Charming 2 BR Cottage by the Sea?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Plum Island - Charming 2 BR Cottage by the Sea?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Plum Island - Charming 2 BR Cottage by the Sea located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Newbury Beach and Plum Island Beach. Parker River National Wildlife Refuge and Plum Island Point are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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. 106 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice clean and tastefully decorated cottage in an excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2026
Thank you for visiting our Plum Island cottage and very kind review. Please visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second year spending a few days at the Cottage, and we plan to come back next year! So many lovely walks nearby and Eleanor is an excellent host! We had a wonderful time and look forward to future explorations in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is exactly as portrayed, quiet, cozy & eclectic. We could hear the ocean on the multiple decks out back, the neighborhood is quiet. Quick walk to the beach, short drives to many various activities close by & easy commute into Boston & Salem. Our host Eleanor is welcoming, great communication & pleasure to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My three sisters spent five nights here and it was absolutely delightful. Very comfortable and we never felt like we were on top of each other. Walk to beach was close. Home well stocked with everything necessary for day to day living. Rooftop deck was a favorite. We would definitely be interested in returning again. Mad Marthas just a few steps away and our food was amazing. Great place for a getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful well equipped home… stunning second floor views. Home was beautifully decorated and had a very cozy feel to it.Would definitely return here..
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a lovely, compassionately decorated home, steps away from the beach, and steps away from Mad Martha’s Café!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eleanor is a great host with a clean, comfortable home that has an ocean view. We highly recommend her house.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was so cute and well equipped
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So close to the beach and ocean! And Mad Marthas Cafe Definitely recommend this beautiful property
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 April 2026
Stuart, Thank you for visiting our cottage, and the very kind, positive review. Please visit again! Eleanor
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our young daughter yelled "bye house, we love you" as we were leaving if that gives an indication of how much we loved our stay. It was simply an incredible visit with amazing views from what our daughter referred to as the 'top room', which was to upstairs outdoor space. The house was clean, comfortable, and communication was great. It's also not far from the main stretch of Newburyport.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay! Very closely located to tremendous beach, and walking distance to town, great for families or getaway with friends.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and comfortable home! The host has truly maximized this space and made it a beautiful seaside escape. Lots of nooks and crannies inside and out to enjoy your time away. Very clean and very responsive. So close to the beach and delicious breakfast around the corner at Mad Martha's, or coffee at Lucy's. Just down the street from Sunset and a quick drive to downtown Newburyport. Highly recommend and hope to be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love it here! Always clean and well- maintained. The location is perfect …,
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eleanor was a wonderful host, providing excellent information before my arrival. The home is beautiful, clean, updated and so comfortable! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved everything about our stay. The beds were comfy, kitchen had everything we needed, nice view. Loved drinking our coffee on the roof top porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful beach house. The home itself was spotless, charming, and just a short walk from the beach — truly the perfect setting for a relaxing getaway. One of the unexpected delights was the great collection of books; my family and I loved having so many good reads to choose from during our downtime.Our host was exceptional — incredibly responsive and very accommodating when we needed to adjust our schedule. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would happily return. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all enjoyed our stay at the Plum Island Cottage. The view from the second level was beautiful, the host provided us everything we needed, and the stay (despite the rain) was pleasant and relaxing.Would happily recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 September 2025
Deane, Thanks for your lovely review! I wish I could control the weather but am delighted you enjoyed your stay. In response to your question about our other properties, this is our only rental property. My best, Eleanor
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, very clean, well and stylishly equipped house. We loved our stay and will try and find an excuse to come back for longer. We have stayed in houses across New England and this is the nicest
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2025
Thank you Robert! Delighted you enjoyed your stay and our cottage! Thank you for the lovely review. Please visit again, you were a 5 star guest! My best, Eleanor
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Charming Island Getaway

Very comfortable. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a terrific stay at Eleanor's cottage—excellent communication, spotlessly clean, well-equipped kitchen, lots of other amenities, comfy beds, and sheets. The artwork was fantastic.It was also great to be so close to Parker River Wildlife Refuge and Mad Martha's Cafe. For folks who want a leisurely exit, we recommend allowing sufficient planning for the towels to be washed, dried, and folded by check-out time. Highly recommend and we hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach cottage

This place was amazing!!! Relaxing, quiet, eay beach access and you can see the ocean from the master bedroom. Would definitely like to stau there again in the future
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is absolutely charming! Woke up every morning with a stunning view of the ocean. Everything was exactly as described. The cottage was super clean. The host was easy to communicate with and checked in regularly to make sure our stay was perfect. This sweet cottage on Plum Island is the ideal place to stay if you are looking to relax and unwind.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Mother/Daughter winter getaway

Timely communication with property manager Easy contactless check-in Cute accommodations Well equipped kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 December 2021
Cheryl, It was pleasure having you! Please visit again. Happy Holidays to you and your family, Eleanor
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable and Quintessential Seaside Cottage

We had such a lovely time at the cottage! We loved the neighborhood, closeness to the beach, comfort of the home, useful kitchen, private bathrooms, beautiful location and everything else it offers. Not one to be missed!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!!!

Loved our weekend getaway ….. just around the bend from Newburyport with a wonderful view - we’ll be back for sure!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 January 2024
Thank you Vicki! Look forward to your return!
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