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Harlow Bishop House, Best Location in town, hot tub, deck, brook

Holiday home in Plymouth with kitchen and balcony

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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  • Place, Plymouth Rock
  • Place, Plymouth Memorial Hall
  • Place, Plymouth Harbor
  • Airport, Plymouth, MA (PYM-Plymouth Municipal)

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

+2
6 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Harlow Bishop House, Best Location in town, hot tub, deck, brook

Stay in a beautifully renovated historic home, built over 250 years ago, located directly on the scenic Town Brook walking paths. Next door you’ll find one of the oldest homes in North America, the Gristmill, Burial Hill, duck pond, and guided tours. Just a short walk brings you to the waterfront, downtown shops, restaurants, and attractions.

The home offers modern comfort with fresh linens, comfortable beds, multiple living spaces, Smart HDTVs, and a year-round hot tub overlooking the park. Guests also enjoy decks with peaceful views and a private backyard.

Nearby Pool Access: The John Carver Inn & Spa is across the street and offers a year-round indoor pool and water park. Day passes may be available directly through the hotel (not included with this rental). Please confirm availability with the hotel.

Sleeping Arrangements: The home comfortably sleeps families and groups, with bunk areas in the walkout level and private bedrooms upstairs. Maximum adult occupancy is 12 due to the age of the home’s original post-and-beam structure. Additional children may be accommodated.

Bedrooms & Layout

Main Floor: Kitchen, living room, dining room, 1 bedroom, and half bath

Second Floor: 1 King bedroom, 1 Queen bedroom, 1 Queen ensuite bedroom, 1 shared bathroom

Lower Walk-Out Level: Open bunk room with 3 bunk beds, Bedroom with twin-over-full bunk, Sitting area with daybed, French doors to enclosed sleeping space with white bunk and daybed, Full bath and second living room, Laundry room

Important Rules & Policies:

Absolutely no parties, events, or large gatherings—this is a historic home, not a party house.

Noise must comply with Plymouth’s 10 PM ordinance and state disorderly conduct laws.

Good Neighbor Policy strictly enforced with exterior security cameras.

All pets REQUIRE prior approval and a pet fee.

Parking limited to 4 off-street spaces.

Checkout procedures include starting laundry and dishwasher, stripping beds, and limiting trash to 2 bins. (Summer checkout time: 10 AM, June–Labor Day.)

This is more than a vacation rental—it’s a chance to stay at the heart of America’s earliest history, on the very brook where the Pilgrims built their village, forts, and met Squanto.

Additional Notes

Rates vary based on season, holidays, and events.

Minimum night stays may apply during peak times.

Early check-in or late check-out may be available for a fee ($50–$200), depending on cleaner availability. Please inquire in advance.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
NO ADDITIONAL GUEST/EVENT/NOISE will loose deposit
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets considered, must request, follow pet rules
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Cigarette buts left will charge additional gee

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
Note from host: NO ADDITIONAL GUEST/EVENT/NOISE will loose deposit
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number C0138102390

About the area

Plymouth

Plymouth Cultural District, a neighbourhood in Plymouth, is home to this holiday home. Richard Sparrow House and Jenney Grist Mill are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Pilgrim Path and Carriage House Crafts Center. King Richard's Faire and Edaville are also worth visiting.
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Plymouth, MA

What's nearby

  • Plymouth Rock - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mayflower II - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Plymouth Memorial Hall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • National Monument to the Forefathers - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Plymouth Harbor - 5 min drive - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Plymouth Station - 6 min drive
  • Plymouth, MA (PYM-Plymouth Municipal) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Speedwell Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kiskadee Coffee Co. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gunther Tooties - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The New World Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Water Street Cafe - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Harlow Bishop House, Best Location in town, hot tub, deck, brook pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Harlow Bishop House, Best Location in town, hot tub, deck, brook?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Harlow Bishop House, Best Location in town, hot tub, deck, brook?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Harlow Bishop House, Best Location in town, hot tub, deck, brook located?

Located in Plymouth Cultural District, this holiday home is steps away from Richard Sparrow House, John Jenney Museum and Jenney Grist Mill. 1749 Court House and Museum and First Parish Church are just steps away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent historical property with a great central location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K.

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

Fun filled and exploratory

The house was perfect for our large gang. We could walk to so many different locales, historical/cultural/essential. We biked easily over to Long Beach and enjoyed the trails that take off from behind the house. We love to cook and felt very well supplied by what’s available in the kitchen! The home is comfortable, cool, clean and safe for our littlest children.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Kelly B., Macon, GA

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Poor Communication, unsafe conditions

This house was in a perfect location and has great bedroom options for families to stay. We wanted to love this historical gem; however, the communication of the host and the conditions of the house were terrible for our stay. To start, shortly before our stay, I received a message that the porch was destroyed during a recent storm. When responding to question the safety of this for the two 3 year olds in our party, I did not receive a response. Closer to the stay, I sent another message asking again. In that message, I also asked about early check in so we could get this kids a nap in. I received a canned response about the possibility renting it the night before our stay and after our stay as it was available to us. So, a couple days beforehand, I reached out again about safety and early check in. Another canned response. The day before, I finally received a response saying that the house was rented the night before and that they were cleaning/decorating for Christmas so we could maybe check in around 2/3. He also mentioned that some workers would be coming by to work on the porch during our stay—a problem given that we have small children and we’re planning to celebrate the holidays quietly together as a family. So, my brother was the first to arrive and calls to tell me there is a hole in the front of the house with some plastic tarps over it and a cold draft coming in through that hole into the living room. This was the first I heard of it. When I reached out to the owner via the VRBO message, I did not receive a response. I called and it went straight to voicemail. I texted, no response. The next day, workers show up and instead of the porch, they worked to cover up the hole noisily outside the living room all day. We learned from the workers that the hole was from a drunk driver who hit the house the weekend before and that there was some structural issues. In other words, the house was questionably livable. Not to mention the owner did not inform us of the hole and likely lied about another party staying the night before. If we had known, we would have certainly liked the opportunity to cancel and find another option. Recognizing that our situation is unlike most, our biggest complaints besides the hole, the porch, and the communication was that there were nails popped up on the floor ripping one of the kid’s foot open and the main floor bed/mattress was not usable. Overall, disappointed, especially because of the potential!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maja C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at the Harlow Bishop House. There was some confusion around check-in but it was resolved quickly by the property manager. The house is quirky but comfortable and the outside is wonderful - the deck is a great place for hanging out and we (a group of 11 friends) spent many hours there. The location of the house is perfect as it's walking distance to everything. The wifi was good, the hot tub was nice to have, and the house was well stocked (though we didn't do any real cooking and the kitchen might be a bit tight if you're trying to have multiple cooks at once). Overall, everyone had a great time and we would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was amazing. Kid-friendly, pet-friendly, well-maintained, clean. There are also many things a quick walk away; Plymouth Rock, The Mayflower 2, downtown, etc. Great trail nearby for walking/running/dog-walking/etc. The host was clear and communicative. Would absolutely stay in this house again and would recommend it to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House had ants and bugs. Basement bunk beds had sand on top bunks. Probably from old ceiling. One bedroom didn’t have air conditioning
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky M.

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

Amazing Spot

Cousins Weekend, ages 25-78. Location was perfect, had 13 of us and all were very comforable. Backyard is amazing for coffee and cocktails. Lots of bars and shopping within walking distance, easy to uber also if you get tired. Restaurants were great! You won't be disappointed, anyone having mobil issues would have some problems since bedrooms either upstairs or downstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia G W.

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

Great location in historic home!

Really enjoyed all the original details in house. Very clean and located close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

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

Christmas in Plymouth

The house was warm and inviting, plenty of spaces for lots of adults to spread out, play games, and eat all together. The hot tub was an added bonus during a cold week. Steps to the charming downtown and pretty view in the back to the brook.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey T.

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

Great Location

Super convenient lots of beds. The beds are super comfortable. The home was decorated for the holidays such a nice touch
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

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

Family get together

This home is lovely. Beautiful holiday decorations. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie N.

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

Family reunion

Location is great! House is an oldie and the description posted is pretty accurate even with nail heads.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Beautiful, charming house!

This was an amazing stay that added so much to our experience in Plymouth. The house was so charming, in a perfect location and had so much character. Beds were very comfortable. Our kids especially appreciated all the bunk beds.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill L.

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

Plymouth Stay

The property was historic but with all the comforts of home. The host was prompt and clear with communications and everything was great. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni L.

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

Girls get away

This home was beautiful and spacious. It was in the perfect location to get to the beach or spend some time in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

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

Plymouth vaca

Overall it's a nice place. Great location. Lots of space. Nice bathrooms. We had 7 in our group.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindywin D.

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

Quick family getaway

Our family enjoyed our stay at Harlow Bishop House. The house is spacious and clean as well as conveniently located to most of the historic places at Plymouth. The host are quick to respond & accomodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

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

Wedding Weekend

This was the perfect place to gather with close family and to get ready for our wedding.The location was perfect for walking to and from our downtown venue!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

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

Excellent Accomodations

The property is a lovely historic home and we enjoyed our stay very much. Property Manager was easy to work with and the grounds are exceptional. Back deck and patio with access to pretty walking trail. Close proximity to lots of eating establishments and stores.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

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

Great, with a few notes to pass along.

This house is beautiful and historic, plenty of room. Love the beauty of the crooked floors, slightly off walls and hallways! Really authentic. Missed the opportunity to open any windows in the house any some of the furniture needs to be looked after. As many of the chairs are broken. We didn’t have the privilege of using the hot tub or the deck because we had a rainy weekend but this house salvaged our entire family reunion.thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

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

Family Stay

Traveled to Boston area for family funeral. Great location. Very comfortable for ten adults and an infant. Property owner/manager very good about answering emails quickly. Would love to return for a happier occasion.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley F.

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

Fun long weekend

The house is in a great location, lots of comfy beds and well equipped. It was as described for sure. Our only issue was that we contacted the owner after arrival because one of the doors would not unlock and this is a major safety hazard. He took awhile to reply, when he did he did not understand what I was telling him and when I tried to explain and ask about it again, we did not hear back. Hoping they fix the front door dead bolt- as this is a huge safety issue in case of fire!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Had a wonderful time over winter break

We were grateful for the opportunity to stay at this wonderful property, with such easy access to the town and the waterfront!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne and Ken N.

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

Highly recommend Harlow Bishop House

Our family group of 10 had a wonderful stay at the Harlow House. Plenty of space, very comfortable beds, very clean. The upstairs king BR shares a hall bathroom with one of the queen BRs. The other upstairs queen has it's own bathroom. The main level queen BR accesses the common 1/2 bath on that floor. The bunk rooms downstairs would have accommodated several more easily and has the 3rd full bathroom. The kitchen was well equipped - so easy to be able to fix your own breakfasts and we cooked in 2 nights out of 3. Easy walk to the historic Plymouth waterfront, bagels/delis/cafe's, seafood shacks. Good WIFI. The hot tub and back patio space was a bonus. FYI, Woods Seafood on the public wharf has great fried seafood to eat in/ take out, but also has an excellent seafood market. We grilled fresh swordfish one night and ordered pre-steamed/ pre-cracked lobsters for another night. Scott was very responsive to our questions. We would certainly come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula D.

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

Wedding Weekend

A mix of modern and antique decor with fabulous updates and old fashioned design made this an interesting, convenient, and comfortable home for our family who were attending a wedding in the area. Close to attractions,restaurants, and convenience stores, many of which are within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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