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Historic Salem Retreat. Near Waterfront + Downtown

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A living room with a fireplace, a large sofa, a coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.
A dining area with a wooden table and black chairs, a ceiling fan, and large windows with blinds.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a window with blinds.
A two-story house with a white exterior, a front porch with a white railing, and a set of stairs leading to the entrance.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a coffee maker, a dishwasher, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

9.8 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.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Witch House

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Salem, MA
  • Place, Salem Pioneer Village 1630
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Salem Witch Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Salem Common
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2nd bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Main bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Salem

Salem is home to this apartment. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Salem Witch Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Salem Common and Revere Beach. Ready for a night out? Consider Encore Boston Harbor and Koto.
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Map
Salem, MA

What's nearby

  • Salem Pioneer Village 1630 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Salem Witch Trials Memorial - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Witch House - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Salem Witch Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Salem Common - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Swampscott Station - 6 min drive
  • Salem Station - 7 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Salem Retreat. Near Waterfront + Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Historic Salem Retreat. Near Waterfront + Downtown?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Historic Salem Retreat. Near Waterfront + Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Salem Retreat. Near Waterfront + Downtown?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Salem Retreat. Near Waterfront + Downtown located?

Situated in Salem, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Salem Pioneer Village 1630 and Salem Common. Salem Harbor and Salem State College are also within 1 mile (2 km). Salem Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay in Salem was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for anyone wanting to stay in Salem not too close to the Halloween chaos. Very cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy, property was clean, well maintained and well stocked.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute old home in a quaint neighborhood. Very spacious for Salem and Boston area. Lovely host and super communicative. She’s on top of it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional property!!! Well maintained, exceptionally clean, and awesome location. Great host!! Natalia was awesome!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great and the beds were so comfortable. Beautiful home and quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, great location. Quiet street just a block from the water. 10-15 minute walk into downtown Salem for all of the great restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very accommodating and responsive. The property was clean and well maintained, and the location is great, only a 5 minute drive from downtown Salem.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a great location. It was very clean and just what we need. Highly recommended for someone visiting Salem, and is close enough to Boston to visit there too. Loved this stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large clean spacious 2 bedroom apartment with comfortable beds. Beautifully decorated. Short drive or 20 minute walk to all Salem attractions. Close to parking at commuter rail station and a 30 minute train ride to Boston. Great place to stay at!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Basic clean apartment affording a pleasant stay. Description is accurate.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Newly painted, very clean, very comfortable beds, and uncluttered. A very nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb 2026
Thank you so much! It was great having you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Overnight Stay

Natalia was a wonderful host, very responsive when we had a few questions. Fantastic place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My mom and I stayed at this lovely place while helping her sister and brother in law as they reach the end of their life. It was such a relief to be able to rest at this cozy home after dealing with big heavy family matters. It was extra special to be able to come back to Salem, my home for my first and second birthdays. The host was great at communications and the place was beautiful!While I am concerned about what the vrbo industry is doing to housing security, I was grateful for its existence at this moment in time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our sweet apartment in Salem! Perfectly positioned, easy to get to town, and our host was very easy to get in touch with. It snowed while we were there and she kept us up to date on the town things. Really looking forward to a return trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb 2026
Thank you so much! So happy you enjoyed. Come back in the fall!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful and pleasant home. Perfect for our family of four's needs. Close to everything in Salem and super clean. The Master bed was beyond comfortable! Natalia was very easy to work with and would recommend using her as a host. Excellent overall experience, would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were exhausted from traveling and coming home to this cozy home was perfect! We had everything we needed and the location was so convenient! It took us minutes to get to the museums and the heart of Salem. Truly a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb 2026
Yay so happy to hear! We hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a nice place. Close to the attractions of Salem and a short commute to Boston. It was clean and quiet. All the amenities of home in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Better signage would help
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay overall. The neighborhood was really nice and felt quiet and safe. Unfortunately, the weather during our visit was rainy and cold, so we didn’t end up walking into Salem as we originally planned—but it was only about a 5-minute drive, which made it very convenient. We did walk to Salem Pioneer Village, which took us around 15 minutes, though likely shorter without little ones in tow.The home itself was very spacious and comfortable. We think there may have been other guests staying at the property, but we never saw or heard anyone, which made it feel very private.The hardwood floors can be a bit noisy, but that may have just been our 3- and 5-year-olds stomping around—nothing negative, just something to keep in mind if you’re traveling with kids. The bathroom is a little tight, but manageable, and the shower head is quite high, which could be a consideration for shorter guests.The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed, and the beds were incredibly comfortable—the linens even smelled amazing, which is always a nice touch.We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a quaint, albeit basic two bedroom apartment in an old historic house, which gave us all the right vibes for a girls weekend in Salem. It’s very close to everything we wanted to see but far enough away for quiet nights. The wooden floors are glorious and original and creaky just like you would expect. There was plenty of on street parking, even coming and going at odd hours we never had an issue. The host was super great and immediately responded when I asked a question. . there were bags of microwave, popcorn, a great stocked coffee corner in the apartment, and just little touches that made it feel comfy.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was beautiful but better signage would have help to know which door was which. Also in the description of the amenities it says parking on site. To many that means on the actual property and not on the street. I think it needs to be clear the only parking is on the street for this home. After a long day of exploring, we got back to the property in the evening time I believe before 10pm and there was not a spot in site or on street. We drove up and down to see if we could find a spot with in walking distance and nothing. Lucky one of the neighbors let us block their drive way to be able to park close enough to walk back to the property. I was very stressed by this because I felt I the advertisement of the property was false. The on site parking should be removed from the description and the amenities. It should clearly state that you will have to find parking on the street. I feel like the description makes it seem optional. Other than this the home was cute and seemed clean. Beds were comfortable and bathroom was clean. Fire place could use a upgrade as the duck tape did not work to keep cool air out. Thank you again for the stay and I hope you take this as constructive feedback.
Street parking was full, if you parked near the home you would block driveways
Full street parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2025
Oh wow. I wasn’t aware. I’m so sorry about the parking situation. This has never been a problem in the past but of course anything is possible. If guests ever have any issues, please reach out to the host as they likely have options that could avoid any stressful situations. The descriptions does clearly state in multiple areas and locations that’s its street parking. More often than not there is/should be parking.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful comfortable place, would love to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walking distance to downtown Salem and perfect space for our family. Loved our stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Impeccably clean. Able to stay even with pet sensitivity as only entry smelled cat. People living above could be noisy but there is one box fan. Good location. Functional and nice touch amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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