Victorian Getaway Close to Beach, Downtown and Train!

9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Enjoy the area

Ipswich, MA

Ipswich Museum3 min drive
Crane Beach14 min drive
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate16 min drive
Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)47 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2nd

2 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Holly House is a 2 unit Victorian style home within walking distance to Downtown Ipswich shops, restaurants, Historic High St and MBTA as well as Bialek Park, Willowdale State Forest, CSA Farms and many other amenities. Walk next door to the Historic 1640 Hart House for dinner or spend the day visiting the Crane Estate and Crane Beach! Unit 1 is on the first floor where you will enjoy minimal stairs (only to get in) and the convenience of 2 bedrooms, living room and fully equipped kitchen with sunny breakfast nook. The beautiful gardens create an enchanting oasis away from the road. This location is perfect for couples or family wanting a summer beach getaway, holiday stay while visiting friends and family, weddings, or corporate stay! This is good environment for working from home or home schooling while you are away using our high speed internet! Both first and second floors are vacation rentals and can be rented together depending on availability, see listing ID 2395897!

Property manager

Denise Mootafian

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Guests are responsible for own child proofing

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

2 dogs maximum. No cats.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Smoking in or around the property.

Quiet times are before 9am and after 10pm. Guests must be respectful of guests in the upper unit by keeping noise to a minimum.

Number of guests must be disclosed and approved by landlord. Parking for 2 cars in designated spaces only.

No large parties or gatherings allowed. Absolutely no smoking allowed anywhere on the property.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 C0228161440

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ipswich

Located in Ipswich, this apartment is in the city centre and on a river. Witch House is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wingaersheek Beach and Good Harbor Beach. Water Park of New England 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.

Ipswich, MA

What's nearby

Ipswich Museum - 3 min drive
Ipswich River - 4 min drive
Wolf Hollow - 6 min drive
Crane Beach - 14 min drive
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate - 16 min drive

Getting around

Rowley Station - 10 min drive
Ipswich Station - 16 min walk
Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

True North Ale Company - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Dunkin' - 9 min walk
Clam Box of Ipswich - 3 min drive
Hart House 1640 - 2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Victorian Getaway Close to Beach, Downtown and Train! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Victorian Getaway Close to Beach, Downtown and Train!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Victorian Getaway Close to Beach, Downtown and Train!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Victorian Getaway Close to Beach, Downtown and Train! located?

Located in the heart of Ipswich, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Ipswich Museum and Ipswich River. Todd Farm Flea Market and Clark Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km). Ipswich Station is 16 minutes by foot.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie O.

20 November 2023

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

We love Holly house

We stayed in the first floor apartment of Holly House this trip. It was so comfortable and homey. We love that it is right next door to the Harte House restaurant. Thank you Denise for this great stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M., Lancaster

6 November 2023

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

Return Visit to Ipswich

Great location and accommodations in Ipswich.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

28 October 2023

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

Perfectly cozy location

Great comfy place to stay in Ipswich! My father in law is from Ipswich - he visits every year for the Topsfield Fair. So glad we found this place to stay in Ipswich so we can join him. House was clean & had everything we needed to make our trip great—looking forward to next year !

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Laura F.

30 September 2023

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

Clean stay for wedding weekend

We stayed 5 nights for wedding festivities. Pros: exceptionally clean, well equipped, lovely landscape Cons: tired furnishings, odor in entry hall so we used back entrance, mattress uncomfortable, shower faucet failed and could not be shot off, toilet handle broke off in our hand, the glass shower door came off the track. The owners responded within a half hour to our call for help and had the plumbing was repaired same day but I think the whole thing could have been avoided if their cleaning crew reported the problems prior to our arrival. No reimbursement was offered for our inconvenience.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

judy c., Cambridge, MA

9 September 2023

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

Lovely Apartment in Ipswich

This lovely apartment is only a mile from downtown and next to one of the best restaurants in Ipswich. It is very well stocked for cooking and there is an alcove and outside patio for eating. We only stayed two nights but hope to return for a longer stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Denise Mootafian

My husband and I purchased this beautiful Victorian 2 family home in Ipswich in 2019. We have been residents of Ipswich for more than 26 years! In fact, you will be right around the corner from our neighborhood when you go to Marini Farm for fresh produce and baked goods. We are very involved in our community with my Windhill Real Estate business and my husband, Nishan, having been a town selectman for the past several years. We are often nearby should you need anything. We are not new to the vacation rental business-we have another Premier Partner listing on Great Neck, Ipswich. You can check out our ratings on VRBO as a premier partner by search property # 763198 .

Denise Mootafian purchased this home in 2019

Why they chose this property

We immediately fell in love with the lovely gardens, convenient location and historic charm of this 1880 Victorian home. It reminded us of some of the New England Bed and Breakfasts one might see along the coast.

What makes this property unique

Our hope is to bring guests the charm of a Bed and Breakfast but with the space of a full dwelling including a fully equipped kitchen! Why share a bathroom with other guests and be confined to one bedroom while visiting the area when you can have the B & B charm WITH the privacy and space of a full apartment?