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Spacious Beach House with Spectacular Ocean Views and Private Beach Access

Spacious Beach House with Spectacular Ocean Views and Private Beach Access

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Relax on your porch and enjoy 180 degree views of the beach, ocean and sunsets
High Tide in the Spring showing large front porch.
Side porch leading to front porch with magnificent views
Front porch and entrance to sunroom where sunrise view can be seen.
Aerial view of High Tide and surrounding private community beach.

Overview of Spacious Beach House with Spectacular Ocean Views and Private Beach Access

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Check out the area

Ipswich, MA
  • Popular LocationCrane Beach19 min drive
  • Popular LocationCastle Hill on the Crane Estate21 min drive
  • Popular LocationWingaersheek Beach32 min drive
  • AirportBoston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)56 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 Master

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Main Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Spacious Beach House with Spectacular Ocean Views and Private Beach Access

The cottage name is "High Tide" and is truly a hidden gem! It's located on a small island/peninsula called Little Neck in Ipswich MA that not many know about. Little Neck is a gated, private community where you can step back in time, relax, enjoy family time or begin a new adventure. It is a Seasonal property and only rented May - October. Off season May, September and October there is a one week minimum rental. Peak season June, July and August there is a two week minimum rental.

The 100 year old cottage has been updated with all the modern amenities to make it easier to relax and enjoy the spectacular views but has kept its historical charm and roots. It boasts water, beach and sand dune views from every room, the beach is about 100 yards away, includes access to kayaks, a private community dock and two kids playgrounds. High Tide sits on a small hill overlooking the water with spectacular views of Crane Beach known as one of the most beautiful beaches in the Northeast, as well as views of Plum Island, Gloucester and the Ipswich River salt marshes.

“High Tide”, is the quintessential vacation cottage, complete with wrap around porch and rocking chairs to enjoy the fabulous sunrises and sunsets. The place is clean, spacious and well cared for. There are 4 good sized bedrooms, a generous sized amenity stocked kitchen, a large dinning room to accommodate a crowd for a lobster bake, a sunroom to enjoy your morning coffee, a large porch for coffee, afternoon cocktails or a place to nap, a family room with gas fireplace, and a must try outdoor shower.

Each bedroom has a water view. The primary bedroom has a king bed with TV, 2nd bedroom has a queen, 3rd bedroom has a full and the 4th bedroom located on the first floor has two twin beds.

It comes with some beach chairs, beach toys and a wagon to bring your stuff to the beach. It includes two flat screen smart TVs, WiFi, washer and dryer, Weber gas grill and some air conditioners when needed.

Ipswich has great restaurants, is rich in history with historical houses to visit, the best homemade ice cream around, easy access to Crane Beach Estate and so much more. It’s close to other cities and towns to explore including Rockport, Newburyport, Gloucester and only and hour north from Boston. See details under location tab.

The Little Neck community has a schedule of social events for the season that you're welcome to join in. Typically most weekends there is an adult or family event such as a beach bonfire and roasting marshmallows or a lobster bake on the beach. There is a "coach" that plays organized games with the kids on the ball field each morning Monday - Friday and is free to those kids who don't require a babysitter.

Everyone who has visited or stayed at High Tide has remarked what a hidden gem it really is...

Property manager

Linda Benjamin
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Each guest should comply with terms in the rental agreement. Sign and return a signed copy prior to check in.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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: 15
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number C0229381440

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ipswich

Located on the beach, this cottage is in Great Neck, a neighbourhood in Ipswich. Ipswich Museum and Essex Shipbuilding Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Todd Farm Flea Market and Oldies Marketplace. Travelling with kids? Consider Water Park of New England and Appleton Farms Grass Rides. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Clark Beach - 16 min walk
  • Crane Beach - 19 min drive
  • Castle Hill on the Crane Estate - 21 min drive
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 32 min drive
  • Plum Island Beach - 47 min drive

Getting around

  • Ipswich Station - 8 min drive
  • Rowley Station - 17 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Woodman's of Essex - 16 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 8 min drive
  • Clam Box of Ipswich - 11 min drive
  • Hart House 1640 - 9 min drive
  • Little Wolf - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Beach House with Spectacular Ocean Views and Private Beach Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Beach House with Spectacular Ocean Views and Private Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Beach House with Spectacular Ocean Views and Private Beach Access?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Beach House with Spectacular Ocean Views and Private Beach Access located?

Nestled on the beach, this Great Neck cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ipswich River and Clark Beach. Greenwood Farm is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy B. Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New England beach week in Autumn
We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation in this charming home with gorgeous views of Ipswich River and Bay. The house is both cozy and open and nicely located to enjoy all that the North Shore has to offer.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Time at High Tide
Great stay at High Tide. Amazing view of the Ipswich River and Plum Island Sound. All the amenities one could want and very friendly & helpful hosts made our stay very relaxing. A real gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great 'generational' beach community -
We wanted a house walking distance to a beach that was good for our grandkids- this was perfect-
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

marilyn n.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Beautiful settingl
The cottage is well taken care of. The sunroom was delightful and spent many hours there looking at the water. The sunsets from the porch were amazing and one evening we had a bagpiper playing down by the beach. A month before our visit we sent an email to confirm some questions. We never heard back till a few days before we were to be there It was vey unsettling for us as we had a long drive ahead The owner asked us to text her when we were 30 minutes from the house and she would meet us there and show us around. We never heard back from her. After we arrived she texted us she could stop later but we needed to go out to buy food We loved the house overall
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Slice of Heaven
This was our 2nd year staying at High Tide and it was wonderful. We didn't have the best weather but it honestly didn't matter. My daughter posted on her instagram account a beautiful picture view from the porch "see you again next year!"
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Linda Benjamin

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Our family has summered on Little Neck for over 20 years and its our favorite place to be. We love living here because of the community and its fabulous location. Contact is plbenjamin5@gmail.com.

Why they chose this property

Our family and many others have been here for four generations and we are a close knit community. You can come here to sit and relax and do nothing or come here to experience and participate in the many social activities each week. Whether it's a beach bon fire roasting marshmallows, a cookout on the beach or a dinner dance in the community center your welcome to join in the fun.

What makes this property unique

The most sought after place in the cottage is the front porch. Some prefer the rocking chairs and some prefer the comfortable seating. But there's no dispute over the incredible view; just which is better, sunrise or sunset.... I still can't decide.

The beach is just a short walk away, if you forget something.... no big deal, just walk back and grab it! A parents dream vacation spot!!

Languages:

English

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