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Charming, beloved house sleeps 8, with huge deck over pond & close to the ocean

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Living area
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Peabody Essex Museum
  • Place, Salem Witch Museum
  • Place, Salem Common
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Ground floor half bath

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Charming, beloved house sleeps 8, with huge deck over pond & close to the ocean

Come stay in our refurbished four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, house on a quiet, beautiful private way in Marblehead, MA. You can sip cocktails on the deck overlooking the pond as the sun sets while your children feed the ducks and play with the turtles, frogs and fish of the pond.

You can stroll to the private rocky beach a short five minute walk away or drive 5 minutes to the sandy town beach where you can enjoy chowder and a lobster while your children build sandcastles or play on the playground equipment.

In addition to all Marblehead has to offer, we are minutes from downtown Salem, the "Witch City", home of the renowned Peabody Essex museum, and site of month-long celebrations in October leading up to Halloween.

Marblehead is a short 40 minute drive to Boston where you can stroll Newbury St., visit Faneuil Hall, or visit Fenway Park.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do not bring weapons, such as firearms, as they are not allowed.

Important information

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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 C0345341680

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Marblehead

Located in Marblehead, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Marblehead Museum & Historical Society and Fort Sewall are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Salem Wax Museum and Bewitched in Salem. Salem Willows Park and Long Hill are also worth visiting. Kayaking, windsurfing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Marblehead, MA

What's nearby

  • Salem Witch Trials Memorial - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Witch House - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Peabody Essex Museum - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Salem Witch Museum - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Salem Common - 8 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Swampscott Station - 6 min drive
  • Salem Station - 14 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marblehead Village Market - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Marblehead Yacht Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casa Corona - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Rip Tide - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming, beloved house sleeps 8, with huge deck over pond & close to the ocean pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming, beloved house sleeps 8, with huge deck over pond & close to the ocean?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming, beloved house sleeps 8, with huge deck over pond & close to the ocean?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming, beloved house sleeps 8, with huge deck over pond & close to the ocean located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Phillips Beach, Marblehead Museum & Historical Society and Salem Harbor. Fort Sewall and Glendale Cove Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 141 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 177 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The absolute perfect stay! The host was amazing and very communicative. The location was beautiful and the house had everything we could have needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great place, I say add a propane fireplace to to the patio furniture for the evening would be amazing .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Henry’s home was lovely! We explored Salem during the day but the house was an amazing retreat after a day of walking. There was even a bottle of wine waiting for us when we arrived. It was perfect in every way!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian R.

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

Great stay

Wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kit H.

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

Salem Girls Weekend

House was in an amazing neighborhood just a shot walk to the ocean. The house has a spectacular setting overlooking the pond - tranquil and just very lovely. Quick drive to Salem and a welcome retreat after a full day of witchy wonders and people watching. I hope to get back to The Pond House one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

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

Pond House

We found ourselves needing to find accommodations quickly in order to travel to a family funeral. We were delighted to find that the Pond House was available. The house was nicely appointed, comfortable and close to all our planned events. We (as well as our grown children and spouses) found it fit all our needs. Would live to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Tim D., Michigan

Great location.

Location was great. Deck very nice. Great to be able to walk to the oceanfront. House is quirky but sufficient. Wife was disappointed. Electronics need an update (tv's). House is better for a family as opposed to three couples in there 50's.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Erinn K., Beverly Hills MI

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

Loved the pond

The location of the Pond House was great, a few minutes walk to the ocean. Rocky area, not a beach, but really lovely place to start and end the day. Very nice, upscale and quiet neighborhood. The house itself has a huge deck overlooking a pond teaming with life (lots of ducks, very friendly turtles, bull frogs and even a fox sighting one early morning). The pond is definitely the highlight of the house. The house does not have A/C. I'm guessing most of the time this is not an issue, unfortunately the first half of our trip occurred during an unusual heat wave. Was pretty uncomfortable for 3 days especially on 2nd and 3rd floors. The house itself has a nice updated kitchen and a nice gathering area. The master bedroom could use a fresh paint job and a ceiling repair, there was a strange white powdery substance falling from it. But otherwise, house was great. Henry was amazing. Answered all my questions promptly and always helpful and kind.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at this property. It was close by to good food and Salem.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed 2 weeks before Halloween and it was excellent !. The house was so clean !!! It rained the first two days we were there but it just made Salem a little spooky. We had time to go to the beach. Tide Pools, sea glass, heart rocks and shells made our day and we even found a Fort . The pond was so great watching the ducks. Had no problems while we were there and would book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Once we figured out to walk thru the neighbors yard...lol... Everything was wonderful!! Clean, well equipped, spacious We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable home in a quiet neighborhood! Deck overlooks a pond with ducks and there’s a rocky beach about a 5 minutes’ walk away. The place was very clean and had everything we needed. Plus, the host was very prompt with replies and super accommodating. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is lovely. It is equipped with everything a group would need to enjoy the house and the surroundings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful location

The location was perfect. On a beautiful pond. Bull frogs singing . Our stay wasn’t long enough. Be careful on the transitions from room to room. Small 2-3inch transition. Screwed my knee up pretty bad. It was nice to have a bbq on the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Super cool neighborhood. The host was wonderful. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth c.

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

Great spot!

We had a great time spending the 4th of July weekend with friends and family. The large porch made a great gathering spot. The house had everything we needed and was very clean. We were worried about not having ac but with the windows open, a nice ocean breeze and the provided fans we were fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful neighborhood in Marblehead. Close to all the best the town has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica Marie S.

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

Girls Salem/Marblehead trip

8 ladies enjoying fall, salem and Marblehead. House served our needs nicely.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Pond house

We had a great stay. The host was very responsive and the house was in a great location and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

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

Gorgeous Home!

This is an absolutely beautiful home and was perfect for our annual girls weekend! This house has plenty of room (and bathrooms!), a stocked kitchen, gorgeous deck, and is a short drive away from Salem (Ubers find it easily too). Henry is incredibly nice, accommodating, and responsive. The pond ducks were also friendly and said hello back to us when we talked to them (just be mindful of their little bellies and don't feed them bread!). We will definitely stay her again if the chance arises!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carly V.

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

Enchanting

We had such a great time staying here. The house was beautiful and had everything we needed (and more). We loved watching the ducks and the turtles in the backyard. The neighborhood was so charming, like something out of a storybook. We are people who keep our house fairly cool and we saw a few reviews saying there was no central A/C but, we had no issues staying cool. The windows were open and the house has several fans to keep it nice and airy. The location is great because it’s close to so many towns where we were able to do a lot of exploring. We loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

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

Quirky tucked away house with amazing deck!

Very fun time staying here with my entire family (my two kids, husband, sister and parents) and everyone had space! Kitchen and living room were smaller but had everything we needed and more! We played games and ate meals all together in the dining room but best of all is the deck. The outdoor space at this house is amazing! My 2 year old got to say hello to the turtles, ducks and fish endless times through the day while my family and I enjoyed beverages on the comfortable patio furniture!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurel D.

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

Wonderful home in a great location!

Me and my friends stayed here for an early June bachelorette trip and absolutely loved it! The house was clean, comfortable and well-stocked and you can't beat the neighborhood and pond views and proximity to Salem. The hosts were incredibly helpful on communicating the check in process and had info around the house for anything we could need. 5/5 recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meg P.

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

Perfect weekend getaway!

Enjoyed this pond side home as the perfect weekend getaway with friends and family! Henry was responsive and helpful in every way. Felt right at home! Thanks Henry!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jude M.

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

Salem 8 Less 1

The Pond House was unique and homey. Situated on the edge of a pond with a big deck it provided a singular experience. It was early November so we didn't spend long times on the deck, even so the pond is a presence, and can be enjoyed from inside as well. Lots of windows. It's situated in a lovely community, with the ocean only a short walk away. The house itself is 'Harry Potterish' (in a good way) luckily none of us had to sleep under the stairs, (however there is a closet there) nor, did any of the rooms change places. ;) 7 of us stayed comfortably. The appliances are in good shape, with a high end fridge and dishwasher a good BBQ and washer and dryer. We kept the little woodstove going and Henry was quick to respond when we needed kindling. It has baseboard heaters most of which worked most of the time. There were plenty of linens and towels. Henry was an unobtrusive (he lives next door) but responsive host. Pond House is due for a painting and some repairs to things like towel racks and toilet paper holders, perhaps a new set of curtains on the patio doors. However, those things in no way negatively impacted our stay, in fact it levelled out any stress one might experience staying at a pristine, highly decorated place. Pond House is comfy and homey and welcoming, like staying at a beloved family cottage, where many happy times take place. The surrounding area is full of history, interesting architecture and scenery. I would not hesitate to return in fact I hope to.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

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