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Leslie's Retreat: Spacious home ideally located to everything

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Leslie's Retreat a great place to meet!
Parking and entrance side of house
parking area
Lovely eat in kitchen from the primary door perspective
additional view of kitchen from the dinning room

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Salem, MA
  • Place, Witch House
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Salem Witch Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Salem Common
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

BASEMENT

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Leslie's Retreat: Spacious home ideally located to everything

Gorgeous 5 bedroom (4 on the second floor and 1 basement suit) home located in a historically significant area of Salem North River. Short walking to all the excitement Salem has to offer with trolley and tours, Museums, Galleries, Fine Dining, Beaches and the Salem Water Ferry into Boston. The home is fully furnished with a combination new luxurious and antique pieces. The kitchen is a gourmet chef's dream. Featuring a gas cook top with grill and griddle attachments, electric double ovens and 2 sinks for easy preparation of meals. Fabulous flow on the first floor between the dining room, living room and kitchen making it ideal to entertain. Many satisfied international families and others from across the country have made this home a destination for family celebrations and holidays.

On the second floor there are 4 bedrooms, two bedrooms with queen beds, one bedroom with a king bed, and the forth has a twin bunkbed (crib available if needed). All are outfitted with comfortable clean and crisp linens and air conditioner units and in the cooler weather you can cuddle up to down filled duvet comforters and get a good nights rest. Cable television and ROKU and wireless access through out the home and streaming. After enjoying the vibrant town of Salem you can come back kick back on the front porch or walk to the nearby train station and in 30 minutes arrive in downtown Boston for more adventures.

Basement includes a queen bed, pull out couch, laundry room, and full bathroom.

Please note that this home is a non-smoking premise.

NO LARGE LOUD CRAZY PARTIES, THIS IS A QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD.

Keywords: clean well maintained sunny off street parking walking downtown train commuter rail museums Halloween October boating close to attractions free wifi no smoking international welcome credit card pets children furnished comfortable antique designer home hardwood floors gourmet kitchen allergy housekeeping Boston marathon wedding reunions family getaway book club

There are 2 outside cameras (driveway and front of house).

City Registration # 19-001062

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 4 total
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Long-term renters welcome
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 C0449890176

About the area

Salem

Located in Salem, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. Witch House and Pickering House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Salem Wax Museum and Salem Willows Park. Long Hill and Water Park of New England are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Salem, MA

What's nearby

  • Witch House - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Peabody Essex Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Salem Witch Trials Memorial - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Salem Witch Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Salem Common - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Beverly Station - 5 min drive
  • Salem Station - 12 min walk
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cinema Salem - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Village Tavern - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Gulu-Gulu Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Essex's NY Pizza And Deli - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Rockafellas - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Leslie's Retreat: Spacious home ideally located to everything pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Leslie's Retreat: Spacious home ideally located to everything?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Leslie's Retreat: Spacious home ideally located to everything?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Leslie's Retreat: Spacious home ideally located to everything?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Leslie's Retreat: Spacious home ideally located to everything located?

Located in the heart of Salem, this golf holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Witch House and Salem Witch Museum. Witch Dungeon Museum and Hamilton Hall are also within 15 minutes. Salem Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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. 237 out of 256 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 256 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 256 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 256 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 256 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Branda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great, clean, and the host gave us an extra table to use for food which helped a ton! Really great space.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2026
Hi Brenda, it was great hosting you and your loved ones! We know you had A LOT to celebrate - congrats again! - and were happy to contribute. Please reach out should you ever wish to stay in Salem again. We offer discounts to return guests. - Meg
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Porter c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Comfortable beds. Had the whole house. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2026
Hi Porter, thank you for your review. Please reach out should you ever wish to stay in Salem again. We offer discounts to return guests. - Meg
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with lots of bedrooms to accommodate all 8 of us. Plenty of parking and a great location to walk to the downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2026
Jeff, thank you so much for your review. Please reach out should you ever wish to stay in Salem again. We offer discounts to return guests. -Meg
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RJ S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful place to spend the holidays with our extended family! So clean and decorated for Christmas; host even left Christmas crafts for kids! Kitchen has everything we needed for holiday entertaining! Plenty of room at dining room table and space in living room! We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2026
Hi Janice, we love having you for Christmas! It honestly is such an honor to host a family during the holidays and it pleases us to no end knowing there is a happy family celebrating at the house. On behalf of our housekeepers and myself, we wish you and your loved ones all the best. -Meg
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karoline K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and a great size for our group of 9. It was also in an excellent location; we walked to and from the downtown Salem area. Host was very responsive to my advanced inquiries. We had an excellent long weekend stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2026
Hi Karoline, thank you so much for your review. It was lovely hosting you and your group. Please reach out should you ever wish to stay in Salem again. We offer discounts to return guests. - Meg
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doreen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious.home with many amenities. Perfect stay with ideal location and plenty of parking near downtown Salem. Host was wonderful and very understanding. Stayed there for our daughter’s wedding. She and 7 bridesmaids were able to have hair and makeup done there by 4 professionals. Beautiful home. Would definately return.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2026
Hi Doreen, wedding prep is exactly why I installed a cool light up mirror in one of the bathrooms and ensure all rooms have full body mirrors. So glad the house was able to accommodate wedding preparations! If you have another wedding in the area, do not hesitate to reach out. We provide discounts for returns guests! -Meg
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I would highly recommend this house to anyone staying in Salem. Check-in and out were super easy. The place was exactly as described and nicely decorated for Halloween. Our family had a blast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was always very responsive, the house was very clean and had everything we would need, especially the kitchen. Very walkable to shops, restaurants and tours. We had a really great time!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2026
Hi Susan, thank you so much for your review. Please reach out should you ever wish to stay in Salem again. We offer discounts to return guests. Glad you enjoyed the kitchen! We try to keep it perfectly stocked. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya S.

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

Excellent vacation retreat

Magnificently well maintained home near everything. Great for a large family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2025
Hi Tanya, thank you so much. We work very hard to keep a high standard of maintenance and I am so glad you and your enjoyed your stay. -Meg
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, walking distance to everything! Beautiful well kept home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2025
Hi Susan, thank you so much for your review. Please reach out should you ever wish to stay in Salem again. We offer discounts to return guests. -Meg
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had no issues with our stay! Easy check in, clean linens, comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen supplies and nicely decorated! Property is about a 10-15 min walk to the tourist center of Salem. There were 8 of us in for a family girls' weekend and we had everything we needed! Thanks for a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2026
Thank you Patricia for your review. We do love to decorate! Glad you and your girls had a nice time. The housekeepers work really hard to make sure everything is perfect, I'll be sure to let them know you were satisfied, they appreciate it. -Meg
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad and Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Leslie’s retreat was absolutely amazing. We did not have to contact Meg at all because everything was seamless! I would highly recommend this stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2025
Thank you Brad and Kim for your review. We offer discounts to return guest and would love to host you again if you're in the area. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cori C.

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

Great for a short visit to Salem!

This property was great! Very spacious and well equipped with everything you could need.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2025
Thank you Cori for your review. Reach out if you ever would like to visit again. We offer discounts to return guests. -Meg
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon W.

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

Nice place to stay. Convieint

Home was clean and located well. Very good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2026
Hi Jon, thank you for your review. Please reach out should you ever wish to stay in Salem again. We offer discounts to return guests. - Meg
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay for our first time visiting Salem. We were able to do a lot of walking since we were so close to Essex St. The house was nice and clean. Plenty of bathrooms, which was definitely a bonus. Loved that we didn't have to park on the street. We had absolutely no issues during our stay. I would highly recommend to anyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

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

Family Getaway

We loved staying here! If we ever come back to Salem this is our first choice!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 January 2025
Hi Paul, thank you for your review. We are so flattered and love hosting both new and return guests. We hope you do return and please know we provide discounts should you wish to visit again. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. Place was clean, plenty of extra blankets and pillows. It was a quiet neighborhood with a short walk to the river and park. Was also a short walk to downtown. Everything we needed was provided.i highly recommend this place to anyone looking to visit Salem.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2025
Thank you so much David for your review. We offer discounts to return guests and would welcome the opportunity to host you and yours again. Thank you for your support. -Meg
Verified

8/10 Good

Maura C.

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

Weekend away

The house was very nice and had plenty of room for our group of 6. We had one issue with the house that Meg was able to help us problem solve quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2025
Hi Maura, thank you for your review. We figured out the electrical issue for future guests! We discovered there is a specific outlet for the AC to the left of the one it was plugged into. Simple fix, phew! I only wish we had realized it before your stay but I am glad it did not cause too much issue. Thank you. -Meg
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house is stocked with just about everything that is in normal home! Very clean. There's a park just down the block on the water. We walked everywhere! The owner is awesome, we had questions and she replied quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominic F.

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

Amazing stay

Leslies retreat was an amazing place to stay in an amazing city I hope to come back again one day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2022
We would love to host you again Dominic! We do offer discounts to return guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tiffany b.

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

Wedding week

We had 8 adults staying for a 4th of July weekend to attend a wedding. We enjoyed the front porch immensely. It was a great location for walking to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2025
Hi Tiffany, we are so happy to hear the house worked out great for the wedding. We love hosting wedding parties and are always pleased when everyone has a nice stay. Thank you, Meg
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LORI S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful property.We were very pleased with the home.It's just beautiful.A home away from home.It was helpful to have a washer and a dryer on the property.There is nothing we can complain about.It was perfect.Thank You. If we ever travel to Salem again,I hope Megan will accept us as her guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2026
Hi Lori, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and grateful for the glowing review. Do not hesitate to reach out should you wish to stay with us again. Thank you, Meg
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Great place to stay!

Nice house, close to downtown. Walking distance to most of the attractions. Great place to stay. No complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 January 2025
Hi Timothy, thank you for your review. We were happy to host you and offer discounts for return guests. Thank you -Meg
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lani D.

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

Perfect

The property host was more than efficient in getting back to me regarding any questions and extremely accommodating. The house was perfect for my family - all concurred. I would definitely recommend the house to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2025
Thank you Patrice for your review. It is always a pleasure helping out our guests and we work very hard to ensure everyone has a nice stay. I am so happy to hear we succeeded! Reach out should you wish to stay again. Thank you, Meg
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea T.

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

Lovely Retreat!

Checkin was very easy, home was wonderful and very clean.Communication with hosts was quick.Allowed us to checkin with a very small fee, very much appreciated!Thank You!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2025
Hi Andrea, thank you for taking the time to review the house. We would love to host you again and offer discounts to return guests. -Meg

About the host

Hosted by Megan Woodcock

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Like to meet and greet new friends. My mom ran this airB&B for years and I try to emulate the passion and love she had for her guests and her town.

Why they chose this property

Ideally located to downtown Salem with out waiting in traffic or trying to hunt down an illusive parking space. Also after enjoying the sights and sound of Salem you can walk to the commuter train station to take the inbound train to Boston or the outbound Train to Newburyport, Rockport, Gloucester or Manchester by the Sea.

What makes this property unique

Close to everything you may want or need. While walking the neighborhood you'll get to see the GIANT GNOME that lives next door or view the massive garden that is home of prize winning GIANT PUMPKINS over 1,000 lbs and chickens.

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