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Waterfront Cottage has Private Dock On Parker River, Newbury, [near Plum Island]

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Exterior
New Private Dock...can accommodate a 20'+ boat or launch for kayaks.
Property grounds
Views of Plum Island and Great Neck Ipswich
Large 8' x 30' Enclosed Porch with lots of windows and tons of natural light.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Newbury, MA
  • Place, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Town Hill
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Hampton Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Waterfront Cottage has Private Dock On Parker River, Newbury, [near Plum Island]


AVAILABLE FOR OFF-SEASON 2025-2026 RENTAL [NOV 15th - JUNE 1st] at monthly-discounted rate.

Awesome location, situated just before the Parker River opens up to Plum Island Sound. This property is NOT on Plum Island but rather it's located adjacent to PI Sound, directly on the Parker River. It abuts reservation land and has amazing water and salt marsh views.

- 3 bedrooms – sleeps 6, 1.5 baths, SEE FLOOR PLAN PICTURES
- A short boat or car ride to Crane Beach and Sandy Point Plum Island and Newburyport
- Low tide brings with it a beautiful sand bar in front of the cottage.
- Inside, the classic cottage just received a full renovation in 2013 that features new bathrooms and kitchen w/new appliances & granite countertops.
- BBQ Grill, Linens, Washer / Dryer
- WiFi Internet and new streaming Flat Screen TV's
- Large yard and plenty of room for parking.
- Large Screened in Porch

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs must be approved first by owner.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Rental Agreement Required, please include a description of your dog in your inquiry. Sorry, no cats.

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
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 deadlock
Property Registration Number C0264692050

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Newbury

Located in Newbury, this holiday home is on the waterfront. MetroRock Indoor Climbing Centers and Newbury Golf Center and Ice Cream are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Custom House Maritime Museum and Sisters We Three. The Collection and Firehouse Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Newbury, MA

What's nearby

  • Parker River National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Town Hill - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Plum Island Point - 15 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Hampton Beach - 24 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Boston Common - 51 min drive - 70.3 km

Getting around

  • Newburyport Station - 9 min drive
  • Rowley Station - 9 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Port Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪NU Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Angie's Food and Diner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Grog Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Cottage has Private Dock On Parker River, Newbury, [near Plum Island] pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Cottage has Private Dock On Parker River, Newbury, [near Plum Island]?

As of 20 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Cottage has Private Dock On Parker River, Newbury, [near Plum Island] on 1 July 2026 start from AU$641, 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 Waterfront Cottage has Private Dock On Parker River, Newbury, [near Plum Island]?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Cottage has Private Dock On Parker River, Newbury, [near Plum Island]?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Cottage has Private Dock On Parker River, Newbury, [near Plum Island]?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Cottage has Private Dock On Parker River, Newbury, [near Plum Island] located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge and Old Town Hill. Rough Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

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. 30 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful! Every detail of this property is amazing! We could not be more impressed and happy with our stay! Jonathan was amazing to work with and super sweet to meet! Without a doubt, we will be back! LOVE this location and property!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abby T.

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

Wonderful

The cottage is clean, the view is lovely and in November, the neighborhood was very quiet. A wonderful place to get away but be close to all that Newburyport and surrounding towns has to offer!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melinda c.

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

Pure serenity and beauty

We absolutely love staying in this waterside oasis of tranquility and beauty. From early morning paddling and bird-watching to lunches on the screened porch and sunset grilling, every moment was perfect. Many thanks to Jonathan for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise C.

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

Family with dog.

Ideally located for family get-away. Comfortable, and well stocked. Stairs are narrow but negotiable. Upstairs mattress is a bit soft but first floor mattresses very comfortable. Tastefully decorated. HVAC is more than adequate. Jonathan is very responsive and helpful. Highly recommend. Really delightful stay…plan to return next year!
Playing ball on the lawn overlooking the marsh.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie K.

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

Historical Newbury and then some

Wonderful historical family home on the Parker River. Well maintained. Great for fishing and boating, relaxing, great views and the wildlife. Landlord very responsive and pleasant. House is clean and well stocked. We could have stayed all summer!
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathie & Dan H.

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

Waterside Gem

We had a terrific stay at this lovely home. It was extremely comfortable, clean and had the most beautiful & restful views. It was everything we expected. For us it was even more perfect being close to family and lifetime friends. We will treasure the memories of having my sister and college roommate pop by for cookout dinners, cocktails & sunny lunches along the river with views of the ocean in the distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla C.

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

Relaxing week on Parker River.

Booking, checking in and out was a breeze. Jonathan ensures a seamless process. Would highly recommend. Amazing views and plenty of amenities to keep us comfortable all week. The screened in porch ( new ) made relaxing by the river bug free. Overall fantastic experience. Thank you Jonathan!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

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

Idyllic Cottage in a Beautiful and Tranquil Community

In one word: "Exceptional". We stayed for the entire month of April. The home was immaculate and well cared for and had all the accoutrements we needed. The home is located on the Parker River in an absolutely lovely community. I couldn't get enough of the view of the river and the boaters that sailed by. It was so peaceful and tranquil and since we were there for a month, we took strolls through the neighborhood and actually got to know some of the neighbors. They are very nice people. Our host Jonathan is incredible. He wants his renters to have the best stay possible and provides all kinds of information about what to do in Newbury/Newburyport, where to eat, where to shop for necessities. He even helped me with a salon to get my hair cut. He was so nice that I actually think of him as a friend and I hope to return to that beautiful cottage again someday. You can't go wrong with a stay at this beautiful home.
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis C.

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

Parker river cottage

Fantastic property and a beautiful location. I rented for my family to have space while visiting for a wedding and they absolutely loved the house and location.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gary t.

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

summer at it's best

fantastic summer get-away location Jonathan is an attentive host tough to beat sunset on the dock or summer evening dinners on the screened in porch!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

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

Great Property, Great Location, Phenomenal Views

We had an amazing time on the Parker River! The house was immaculate, Jonathan was super attentive and awesome! We will absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary a.

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

Magical!

Wonderful place ! Location perfect and unique- loved watching the river and can’t wait to get back
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna-Lind

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

Lifeline during a relocation

While moving to Maine we needed an interim location to live with my 94 year old Dad while cleaning out our home. Our host was the most gracious and kind person helping to accommodate our needs. The home was lovely, clean, and inviting. The view from the front room was mesmerizing while having morning coffee. The neighborhood offered flat walking for Dad and the first floor master with half bath was just what he needed. The kitchen was stocked well with cooking tools. The dock was a great place to sit and stretch in the unusual warm weather in November. Truly the haven in our storm.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

beautiful quiet comfortable getaway

We spent 2 weeks on Parker River and it was wonderful. Jonathan was a great host and very accommodating . The house is filled with nostalgia of a bygone era, quiet and comfortable while also updated with modern appliances. The front room that spans the width of the house captures the warmth of the sun with a beautiful view of the river. Daily walks on the quiet road leading to the house were a must. Tendercrop Farm which sells its own produce and more, (including some great stickers designed by their son!) and downtown Newburyport, for shopping and dining, are nearby. We definitely hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

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

Personal Refuge

An amazing place on an enormous wildlife refuge. The refuge quickly becomes your personal refuge.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

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

A piece of heaven

I rent my getaways for the view first and foremost. This place did not disappoint. Then for character and experience. The cottage has a lot of history behind it, situated right near the first landing place of the Pilgrims. The screened porch is a highlight, the beds comfy. They’ve thought of everything you’ll need in the kitchen. I can still picture the eagle that soared overhead on my last full day. I wish I’d rented for two weeks instead of one.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin W.

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

Beautiful

Jonathan was a responsive
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

Wonderful Stay

The house & views exceeded expectations. The house was spotless and comfortable. Everything that we needed was provided. Jonathan is very accommodating and accessible. We stay at many different properties and this was, by far, the best stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hillary & Jim C.

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

Rest, Relax & Renew!

This was the perfect spot to stay in Newbury, Massachusetts to relax and enjoy the views of Parker River. Stunning sunrises! There’s so much to see from the wall of windows facing the river! There is boating, kayaking, to birding. We have view of Ipswich! The cottage was stocked with everything we needed and then some. Jonathan couldn’t be any more accommodating or any nicer! It was very lovely stay, I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a quiet getaway close to everything! It’s a great alternative to Plum Island which tends to get very crowded. This is a very special place! I am forever grateful to have experienced this wonderful place!
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen M.

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

Great find on the Parker River

What a great week and find -a well appointed, comfortable and exceptionally maintained cottage on a beautiful, quiet spot on the Parker River. We enjoyed the sun and evening sunsets on the private dock, kayaking up and down the river and to the beach at low tide and surf fishing on Plum Island. Jonathan was very gracious and accommodating (as was his son!) which made are stay even more enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kevin S.

As always, Jonathan keeps a well kept property, the AC got put to use with the heatwave

This was our third year at the cottage and we had a blast again this year! Everything you need for a fun vacation is provided. Jonathan (the owner) is great to deal with and always makes sure you have everything you need. We love coming back every year and we are already looking forward to next year's vacation! Kevin and Shireen
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Wonderful!

My husband and I just spent a week at this vacation home and our only problem was that a week wasn't nearly long enough. Jonathan is a terrific host, and the cottage is in a perfect location for a wide variety of activities, or no activity at all if you just need to unwind. It is equipped with comfortable furniture for reading or movie watching, and the kitchen has everything you could need if you enjoy cooking meals at "home." We loved being able to launch our kayaks from the dock, and enjoyed some beautiful sunsets from there as well. We are already thinking about our next vacation at Jonathan's on the Parker River!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

kevin S.

Loved it!

Just finished two weeks at the cottage. We loved it! So quiet, but still close to Newburyport, restaurants, Plum Island etc. The Parker River is so pretty. We brought our kayaks and our boat which the dock accommodated nicely! The house was very clean and had everything we needed. Jonathan, the owner, was so accommodating and easy to work with. We hope to be back next summer!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Beautiful cottage

Just finished our second week at the cottage. We had a great time catching striped bass, and boating out in Plumb Island Sound. The cottage had everything we needed. A beautiful place and we hope to be able to come back next summer.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

ashley w.

Loved it!

Fantastic spot on the Parker River. So great to have our boat at the dock! We were lucky to have perfect weather that week and were out on the boat every day exploring Plum Island, Ipswich Bay, Crane Beach, etc. Newbury and Newburyport are great. Loved getting corn & other fruits & vegetables at Tendercrop Farm 5min away. House was perfect and Jonathan, the owner, couldn't be nicer.

About the host

Hosted by Jonathan

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What makes this property unique

Seven-Generation Cottage situated in an incredible spot on the Parker River.

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