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Beautiful Victorian with Modern Flare close to Town, Train & Beach

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A dining area with a round glass table, white chairs, a hanging pendant light, and a macrame wall hanging.
A residential garden with a variety of plants and a stone border.
A two-story house with a porch, a front door, and a mailbox.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a window with patterned curtains, and a wooden floor.
A porch with white railings, a wooden staircase, a door with a wreath, and a sign stating "Holly House est. 1880".

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Ipswich, MA
  • Place, Ipswich River
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Choate Bridge
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Ipswich Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Victorian with Modern Flare close to Town, Train & Beach

Holly House is a 2 family Victorian home within close proximity to downtown Ipswich, beaches, train, hiking, kayaking, biking, restaurants and shopping! Enjoy a stylish experience in this 2nd floor (no neighbors above) home away from home with dedicated work space, comfy bedrooms/living room, in unit laundry and well stocked kitchen. A great retreat for couples, families, remote working/learning, nature enthusiasts, beach lovers, corporate stays, girl's weekends, holidays stays, a getaway from your home construction project and more!

Both first and second floors are vacation rentals and can be rented together depending on availability, see listing ID 1874020!

Guests booking for 2 or more weeks have the option to purchase a residents' pass to Crane Beach! Message us for more details!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Guests are responsible for own child proofing
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet times are between 10pm and 9am. Guests must be respectful of guests in the lower unit by keeping noise to a minimum.
Parking for 2 cars in designated areas only.
The number of guests must be disclosed in advance.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0228161440
Property # 2395897vb
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
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

About the area

Ipswich

Located in Ipswich, this apartment is in the city centre and on a river. Salem Witch Museum and Ipswich Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Topsfield Fair and Long Hill. Firehouse Center for the Arts 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 ice skating.
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Ipswich, MA

What's nearby

  • Ipswich River - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Choate Bridge - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ipswich Museum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Castle Hill on the Crane Estate - 14 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Hampton Beach - 39 min drive - 37.9 km

Getting around

  • Rowley Station - 10 min drive
  • Ipswich Station - 16 min walk
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duke's Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Zumi's Espresso & Ice Cream - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Clam Box of Ipswich - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Victorian with Modern Flare close to Town, Train & Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Victorian with Modern Flare close to Town, Train & Beach?

As of 22 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Victorian with Modern Flare close to Town, Train & Beach on 25 Jan 2027 start from AU$653, 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 Beautiful Victorian with Modern Flare close to Town, Train & Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Victorian with Modern Flare close to Town, Train & Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Victorian with Modern Flare close to Town, Train & Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Victorian with Modern Flare close to Town, Train & Beach located?

Located in the heart of Ipswich, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Choate Bridge, Ipswich Museum and Ipswich River. Plum Island Sound and Bradley Palmer State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). Ipswich Station is 16 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. 56 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This lovely apartment was clean, comfortable, and well appointed in keeping with beautiful seaside community of Ipswich. Conveniently located to all Ipswich has to offer. We lived in this town for many years, and our stay felt like home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a last minute booking and everything was great. The location allowed us to explore the North Shore but also help a family member who just welcomed their first baby. Thanks !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was absolutely gorgeous! It was so pretty, spacious, well decorated and SO CLEAN! We stayed the night before my sister’s wedding and we were able to get our hair and makeup done the morning-of in the various sitting areas of the house because of all the abundant sunlight! I would absolutely recommend this place to others and would stay again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent second floor 2 bedroom apartment. Very quiet. Close to downtown- still a short drive but that was fine. We were very pleased
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2026
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for the lovely review. Just to clarify-Holly House is less than a mile to downtown so if you are able to take a lovely stroll down Washington Street it is quite walkable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable & clean— great place to stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean and welcoming property to stay at. We went up for the weekend to attend a wedding in the area. The host Denise was kind and pleasant to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WOW! What a great find. My girlfriend and I returned to our childhood home town area (Hamilton, MA for us) for a quick meet up with other friends. Denise has this cute upstairs apartment beautifully decorated, exceptionally equipped and she personally was super responsive to our couple of questions. It's also in a terrific location being just a short distance to town and the professional landscaping makes the whole place pop!My friend said she felt like she was staying in a Crate & Barrel store if that tells you anything.We will definitely stay here again.Lisa and Judi
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was in immaculate condition and the host was very communicative and responsive! One of the best VRBOs we've visited!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was delightful and we enjoyed the outside space because the weather was unseasonably warm for October. Ipswich is cute and everything is close by. We will definitely stay here again if we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Location, Very Clean

We loved our stay! Great location—next door to a top rated restaurant (was unfortunately closed while we were there), and close to Crane Beach. Quick drive to so many other nearby towns. Very clean and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great. Wonderful location, and the house was lovely. Perfect for the three of us for the weekend. Thanks again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We certainly enjoyed our brief visit to Ipswich. We loved the quaint town and the house was perfected located to everything we wanted to do and see. The house was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An absolutely charming place to stay

We fell in love with this property! So beautifully decorated and everything you’d need for a stay there supplied. We would so highly recommend this lovely place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful apartment with everything our family of four needed for a fun adventure in Ipswich! It was cozy, clean, convenient and safe. Our 5 and 3 yr old loved it too!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home in good location

The house was perfect for our two families who were in town for a wedding. The home was clean and the upstairs was nicely updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy apartment

A great place that has all the comforts for a group of 2-4 adults.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superb!

We absolutely loved our stay at the Holly House! The beds were so comfortable and the place was immaculate! Many thanks to our host!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful find! The second floor apartment was exactly as Denise described, clean and beautifully updated, the perfect size for us with two bedrooms. The kitchen was plentifully equipped, even had sharp food-prep knives (a rare thing in most places). The house is located on a busy street, but she even thought to have white-noise machines in both bedrooms to lessen the sound of traffic. As listed, it was very close to town (restaurants, grocery stores, gas stations) and a short, scenic drive to Crane Beach and Gloucester. A definite 10/10!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house in convenient location for our yearly girls trip! We had a wonderful time and everything we needed was provided.Enjoyed attractions nearby including Wolf Hollow, Russell Farms, and Crane Estate. Lunch at Heart and Soul was delicious! Day trip to Salem was a quick and easy drive. Thanks for a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Lovely unit, no problems or concerns. Would definately stay here again, recommend to family and friends! Would say is exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location!

We were attending a family event in Ipswich and needed a place to stay. The condo offered a great location and all the comforts of home. The condo is close to town, the beach and the locals are very friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location, clean & comfortable

So many thoughtful details. Extremely comfortable beds, quality linens, responsive hosts, proximity to beaches, surrounding quaint towns, local, restaurants, and the train to explore even more. We had a great time with Holly House 2 as our home base. For sure will return to this spot!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

My kids and I stayed for two nights in February from Washington state. Was cold and snowy/icy and the apartment was warm, cozy and inviting. Steps were salted every day.Would definitely stay next time we come back to the area
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Place for our Family Stay

We loved this property. It had all we needed for our stay on the North Shore. We loved how everything was set up for our stay. Our kids enjoyed playing the board games in between outings. We enjoyed Russel Orchards and Appleton Farms and loved our time in Ipswich. Great gratitude for such a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Denise Mootafian

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My husband and I purchased this beautiful Victorian 2 family home in Ipswich in 2019. We have been residents of Ipswich for more than 28 years! In fact, you will be right around the corner from our neighborhood when you go to Marini Farm for fresh produce and baked goods. We are very involved in our community with my Windhill Real Estate business and my husband, Nishan, having been a town selectman for the past several years. We are often nearby should you need anything. We are not new to the vacation rental business-we have another Premier Partner listing on Great Neck, Ipswich. You can check out our ratings on VRBO as a premier partner by search property # 763198 .

Denise Mootafian purchased this home in 2019

Why they chose this property

We immediately fell in love with the lovely gardens, convenient location and historic charm of this 1880 Victorian home. It reminded us of some of the New England Bed and Breakfasts one might see along the coast.

What makes this property unique

Our hope is to bring guests the charm of a Bed and Breakfast but with the space of a full dwelling including a fully equipped kitchen! Why share a bathroom with other guests and be confined to one bedroom while visiting the area when you can have the B & B charm WITH the privacy and space of a full apartment?

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