2 Mi to Crane Beach: Waterfront Ipswich Escape!

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A spacious living room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a fireplace, a dining area, and a kitchen visible through an open doorway.
A wooden deck overlooking a snowy landscape with trees and a clear sky.
A two-story house with a gabled roof, a chimney, and a covered front porch.
A living room with a beige sofa, patterned armchair, and a wooden coffee table. There are two lamps on side tables, a mirror on the wall, and a door leading to another room.
A living room with a television on a wooden stand, a patterned armchair, and a coffee table. There are white doors leading to other rooms.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Ipswich, MA
  • Place, Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Crane Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Ipswich River
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2 (Loft)

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Ipswich

Located in Ipswich, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Salem Witch Museum and Ipswich Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Castle Hill on the Crane Estate and Greenwood Farm. Essex Shipbuilding Museum and Appleton Farms Grass Rides are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Map
Ipswich, MA

What's nearby

  • Castle Hill on the Crane Estate - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Crane Beach - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Hamlin Reservation - 8 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Ipswich River - 8 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Wolf Hollow - 9 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Ipswich Station - 7 min drive
  • Rowley Station - 29 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duke's Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Farm Bar and Grille - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Zumi's Espresso & Ice Cream - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Woodman's of Essex - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Clam Box of Ipswich - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 Mi to Crane Beach: Waterfront Ipswich Escape! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 2 Mi to Crane Beach: Waterfront Ipswich Escape!?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 2 Mi to Crane Beach: Waterfront Ipswich Escape! on 2 May 2027 start from NZ$3,201, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 2 Mi to Crane Beach: Waterfront Ipswich Escape!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 2 Mi to Crane Beach: Waterfront Ipswich Escape!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 Mi to Crane Beach: Waterfront Ipswich Escape!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2 Mi to Crane Beach: Waterfront Ipswich Escape! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, Crane Beach and Steep Hill Beach. Choate Bridge and Ipswich Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with the host was wonderful! They were able to let us check in early, which was a wonderful benefit for us. The house is large and perfect for a family of four. The dinning room area with vaulted ceilings is a real stunner. There are great views from every room in the house. Very private, located down a long gravel driveway. Conveniently located in Ipswich and near to great places like Salem, Gloucester, and Newberryport!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful stay

You can't find a more beautiful location in the area - we had a great vacation week here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Beautiful home with exquisite construction and detail. Picturesque quiet location. Lovely landscaped property with soothing pond views. Host indicated that he was available but never obtrusive, with one pleasant, in person, social interaction. Modern appliances, well equipped kitchen. Spotlessly clean with comfortable beds.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

The property was a highlight of our stay. It was so peaceful and in such a beautiful spot. Have spoken about it many times since returning home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

GORGEOUS views

Communication was excellent. We had a bathroom that needed serviced and they did that promptly. The views are incredible!!! Gorgeous property, cute town, extremely enjoyable stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring retreat

Very quiet getaway from the everyday city life. Wonderful community of small businesses. The heart and soul cafe in Ipswich is a must breakfast destination.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Exceptional Cozy House

Such a lovely home right on a beautiful pond located in the forest/woods of Ipswich. Beautiful property, well maintained and friendly owners. Would definitely return!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication

Bedding is Important

The property is nice enough, somewhat difficult to find as it is down a long dirt road. The biggest issue we had was the poor quality of the beds and linens. There are 2 twin beds in what should be the master suite and a queen bed upstairs. The twins were very springy and sagged a lot. The queen as extremely firm and unpleasant. For the rates that are charged I was expecting higher quality bedding. The towels were also of low quality and very stiff. I would recommend looking elsewhere.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 November 2021
Hi Julie, we take guest feedback seriously and passed your comments on to the homeowner who would like to share the following: -The 1/3 of a mile dirt driveway, which serves the cottage and a couple of houses, is what provides privacy that guests value. -We're aware that both twin bed mattresses need attention, and we plan to make improvements during the off-season. -We understand mattress preferences are subjective, and we feel the queen mattress is of high quality. -Bed locations are a function of our cottage's use as a family house for most of the year. -Upgrading to more expensive linens and towels would require us to increase rates above those recommended by Evolve. -Despite contacting you three times before and during their stay, we had no response. -Thank you for your review. We encourage all our guests to contact us with suggestions on how to improve our unique and lovely cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage with a great view

The cottage was well cared for and had plenty of room to spread out. We loved sitting on the screen porch that overlooked the pond, listening to the birds. The location was convenient to beaches and other activities. Our host was friendly, welcoming, and accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

One of my favorite vacation rentals of all time

I loved this place so much. When we first arrived at the property, we thought we might be at the wrong place; tucked away on a private hillside overlooking a pond, it's even lovelier and more picturesque than the listing photos. The house itself is artfully designed, with a smart layout and beautiful finishes. Each bedroom (there are really three, though one is set up as a den) has a private bathroom. The rooms are positioned far apart from one another, which is ideal for privacy and solitude. The house is stocked with everything you could need. The showers had great water pressure, and steamy hot water (a minor detail, I know, but I always appreciate it). The hosts were kind and very helpful. I suppose the only drawback of this place is its (lack of) proximity to town. It's super close to Crane Beach, which is precisely why we booked it. But it takes a good 15-20 minutes to get to a grocery store. We didn't mind this in the least, but I could see it being an inconvenience to some. Overall, I would recommend this place 100 times over. We hope to be back next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Secluded private vacation home

The house was beautiful, clean & comfortable. Host was available for questions or concerns. Surroundings were filled with wildlife! Theere was swan family & a pair of cranes that came for daily visits. Quiet, peaceful & relaxing... Fill with family & friends for a GREAT VACATION! The bug season had just begun so bring spray & candles, Mother Nature rules at this house. ENJOY
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

The house is lovely in a beautiful setting. It’s also really well located-lots to do within a 40 minute drive.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Harvest Moon over the Lake was icing on the cake

Such a beautiful, comfortable house in a serene and lovely setting, two miles from Crane Beach, is a perfect escape from the city. The host is extremely responsive. Swans on the lake make it picture book beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

beautiful and relaxing

The house and location were spectacular and the host was very helpful and accommodating, even letting us borrow his canoe to explore the pond. Close to Crane Beach and completely quiet and tranquil.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfectly beautiful tranquil retreat

As we could not go to Paris to celebrate a milestone birthday/anniversary year, we drove to Ipswich in the year of COVID-19. This perfectly beautiful, peaceful sun-filled home on a pond with swans and egrets was lovely. Our hosts were delightful, left great instructions, and wood for the fireplace for the unusually cool evenings. We had a guided kayak tour in Fox Creek with the Trustees of the Reservation staff and delicious take out dinner from Ithikas. It is a very unusual and special setting one hour from Boston.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable gracious home

A beautiful house tucked into an idyllIc setting. Located 5 minutes from spectacular Crane Beach. The hosts are generous, gracious and wonderfully accommodating. A real pleasure to work with. This guest house is on a handsome estate with complete privacy. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a quality experience.
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