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Walk to Beach. Private Nature and Bird Watching Trail. Quiet.

Riverside holiday home in Newbury with kitchen

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Private kitchen
Interior
Private kitchen
Room
Bathroom

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Plum Island Point
  • Place, Waterfront Promenade Park
  • Place, Salisbury Beach
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Walk to Beach. Private Nature and Bird Watching Trail. Quiet.

Studio apartment with bath, kitchen, and bedroom/living room/dining area. Fully furnished with washer and dryer, Ideal for couple with one queen bed. Studio apt. on lower floor of my home with separate entrance. Not easily accessible for guests with walking related disabilities. Picture included is of cement steps not path. Ten minutes from downtown Newburyport. Thirty minutes to Portsmouth, NH and Gloucester, MA.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please keep pets on leash when outside.
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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
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 C0321492050

About the area

Newbury

Located in Newbury, this holiday home is on a river. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Newbury, MA

What's nearby

  • Newbury Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Plum Island Point - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Waterfront Promenade Park - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Salisbury Beach - 18 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Hampton Beach - 23 min drive - 24.2 km

Getting around

  • Newburyport Station - 15 min drive
  • Rowley Station - 16 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carousel Bar & Lounge - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Abraham's Bagels - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Grog Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dolphin Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Willey's Candy and Ice Cream - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Beach. Private Nature and Bird Watching Trail. Quiet. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Walk to Beach. Private Nature and Bird Watching Trail. Quiet.?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Beach. Private Nature and Bird Watching Trail. Quiet.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Beach. Private Nature and Bird Watching Trail. Quiet. 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

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kristin L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and very peaceful. Easy parking and check-in and -out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is great. Bed was good but linens were a bit musty.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

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

Perfect room and close to the beach

Our go to place for vacation on Plum Island. A short walk to the beach and also a quick drive over the bridge into Newburyport center. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah G.

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

Perfect peace

Enjoyed a very quiet stay on beautiful plum island
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth H.

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

lovely and peaceful

In the morning, the light comes in softly. One of the few properties with trees and seclusion.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron W.

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

Plum Island stay

Perfect setting and location for our visit. Around the corner from the beach and a two minute drive to Parker River WMA.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P., Rutland, Massachusetts USA

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

Great Stay

Everything was Great. Location was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla L.

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

A charming hide-away....

Ed's place is a perfect spot to enjoy Plum Island - close to town, to the beach and to the Reserve. It's cozy and charming. We very much enjoyed our time there and hope to return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

A S.

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

Nature's Serenity

It was a beautiful little spot, tucked away in the trees and nature, with a short walk to the beach. Relaxing, peaceful and quiet. My wife and I enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Erin M.

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

Quaint and cozy

It was a perfect little apartment for me and my dog. We were very comfortable there. It had everything I needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jonathan W.

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

Midweek break

This was a perfect, no-frills base for a couple of days on the beach and away from the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Peace and quiet amongst chaos.

Because of this private location when you look out your window all you see are trees and bushes. However it is only a 5 minute walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

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

A cute little get away!

Two things I loved about this stay. Number one Ed is a very accommodating and responsive host. He was happy to make any changes possible to make my stay nicer. I couldn't ask for a nicer, kinder host. Second the property is tucked away and somewhat isolated which is saying a lot on Plum Island which is a highly populated little bit of land. It was a true getaway! I can highly recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Carrie G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Pretty funky

Not up tp VRBO standard: no TV!! Poorly equiped kitchen with the smallest, inadequate refrigerator I’ve ever seen No clothes line or place to hang wet towels and bathing suits Deferred maintenance inside and outside. But a private, quiet location very conveniently located.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Cyndi M.

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

Ideal location

We loved the location, close to everything but private and quiet. It is a nice size for two adults and had everything we needed. Ed was very helpful and accommodating. Our only issue, as others have said, was the cleanliness. It just needs a thorough cleaning of edges, appliances, etc. That wasn’t a deal breaker for us, but I’m sure it would be for some.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

A quiet, private getaway

This understated property is in a quiet, very private spot with an outdoor seating area, large parking spot and beach access just a short walk away. This is not fancy, it is rustic and quaint, but has perfect amenities and plenty of storage/space inside. The kitchen was well-appointed with freezer and refrigeration, stove, microwave, coffee maker and full sink. Everything you need is there - pots and pans, dishes, silverware, dish soap, towels and even aluminum foil and plastic wrap for leftovers! The bed was exceptionally comfortable and the bathroom was fine with extra towels, a full tub and shower. Laundry was available if you need it. It had reliable, free Wi-Fi which allowed me to work from the room - and also allowed me to watch streaming movies and television from my computer. There isn't a television in the room, but there is a cable hookup in the room. If you're looking for fancy and flashy, this is not the place - but this is better - it has a library of classic books, local artwork, photographs and a homey feel. Really, it felt more like being in a really nice cabin in the woods! I recommend this location and can assure you that Ed was a gracious and kind host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

nancy b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We didn’t do any cooking , just made coffee in the morning. The location is splendid. Edward greeted us when we arrived and pointed out some pertinent information. Very private and quiet location which I loved
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kira W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host, Ed, was very friendly. The property was located in a quiet, peaceful spot convenient to Parker River NWR and short walk to area restaurants. Clean and comfy, would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful rustic summer cottage in the woods! One of the few really private wooded areas on PI and easy walking distance to town beaches. Reminds me of how the island used be decades ago -- nothing fancy but nicely appointed. A great collection of old books and travel guides.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jen Y.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Excellent owner response, beautiful location, short walk to beach, well stocked kitchen. If I were to go back, I'd ask Ed if I could arrive at noon & assist in cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful gem. Clean, quiet and surrounded by nature. A small walk to the beach. At the end of the beach there is a captain's fishing rental for deep sea fishing and or seeing the river.Will definitely stay there again.Tony and Terry
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in and check out. Cozy stay, comfy bed, and wonderful location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

G

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice quiet hideaway close to a great beach. Very private with rustic charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a really nice and quiet stay. Lots of spiders to keep you company but lots of greenery in the backyard as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Communication
Great location property could use some updates no tv stuffy/mold smell clean enough but
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Ed Mair

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Bird watching brought me to Plum Island, I am retired and enjoy the small woods in back of the house almost as much as the glimpses of the ocean from the front. I walk on the beach almost daily year around and photograph what I see!

Why they chose this property

It has a private nature trail loaded with warblers in the spring and fall as well as
several interesting species year round.

What makes this property unique

Very private and quiet for Plum Island.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish

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