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

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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

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Newbury, MA
  • Salisbury Beach State Reservation
  • Plum Island Point
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Waterfront Promenade Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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 - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Salisbury Beach - 20 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Hampton Beach - 25 min drive - 23.8 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
  • ‪Dolphin Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Grog Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Abraham's Bagels - ‬6 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

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Amy P.

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

Comfy, convenient, and pet-friendly

Great location. Awesome for pets. Lovely little place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

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

Kevin K.

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

Quiet and Cozy

Great location just minutes from the beach and The Sunset Club. A short drive into Newburyport center to the restaurants and shops, harbo and whale watch tours. Highly recommended !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

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

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

Ian R.

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

Haven of peace

…and tranquility on a busy August weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

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

Short stay

We were there for two nights with our two dogs. The property is nice and in a very quiet neighborhood. It was a great relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kemper

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a perfect beach getaway for our long weekend. We were looking for a place within walking distance to the beach. It is basically an efficiency apartment, not fancy but well furnished, comfortable and quiet. Ed is a great host and we will be back!
Stayed 3 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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

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

Convenient and quaint

Very nice to be so close to the beach and enjoy the national park. Might suggest a newer AC unit as it would likely save on electric and cool more efficiently. Host was very polite and quiet and a nice neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla L.

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

Charming studio in a lovely spot on Plum Island

This is our third stay at Ed's studio on Plum Island. It is charming and very comfortable, shor walking distance to beach and restaurants, general store with ice cream "parlor". The bed is very comfortable, the garden is private, quite and visited daily be birds and neighborhood "wild" turkeys. Ed is a great host; easy to contact and responsive. We hope for another stay next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sally T.

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

Great location

Our second stay in Ed’s apartment. Perfect location, nice outdoor space, visited every afternoon by a family of turkeys! Everything we needed was provided, very comfortable bed! Walk to the beach. What more could you ask for!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Peace and quiet

This property sits back in a grove of trees and flowering plants but within 5 minutes walk to the beach. Enjoy breakfast or a late afternoon cocktail at the outdoor table shaded by said grove. Simply but satisfactorily appointed, the accommodations are great for a weekend getaway or a week at the beach. Newburyport and it’s many attractions and restaurants is a short 10 minute drive back from this property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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

8/10 Good

Kristen H.

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

Great location

Property is in a very good location for proximity to Newburyport but not being in the middle of any crowds. Ed was very helpful to us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sailesh K.

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

Great stay in a cozy apartment by the beach!

This is a great spot, closely located by the beach, pet friendly, and the perfect amount of space. The small kitchen was enough to prepare meals for my wife and I and. There is a great selection of old books and photos. Ed provided great recommendations in the area to visit as well. If you're coming to Plum Island, you don't want to miss this spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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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