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Interior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Newburyport, MA
  • Plum Island Point
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Salisbury Beach State Reservation
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Salisbury Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Newburyport

This apartment places you next to Parker River National Wildlife Refuge and Plum Island Beach. The apartment includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Plum Island Point - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Waterfront Promenade Park - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Salisbury Beach State Reservation - 22 min drive - 12.8 miles
  • Salisbury Beach - 23 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Hampton Beach - 28 min drive - 16.3 miles

Getting around

  • Newburyport Station - 15 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vinnie's Beachside Café - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sin-A-Loa Tacos & Tequila - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Traveler - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cristy's Pizza - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Tripoli Pizza - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Walk to Beach | Playground | Lighthouse | North End

Summary:
Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath cottage on the island's northern tip. Just steps from the beach, boardwalk, Merrimack River, playground, and Plum Island Lighthouse, this cozy retreat sleeps up to 6 guests. Discover your perfect island getaway and enjoy your morning coffee or dinner in the spacious outdoor area while taking in the sea breeze. Only a 10-minute drive from downtown Newburyport's top dining, shopping, and entertainment. Your perfect New England getaway begins here!

The Space:
Now accepting 30+ night stays starting Nov 1st-April 30th.

KEY FEATURES
☼ Steps to beach
☼ Off-street parking
☼ 2 window AC units
☼ Fans in every room
☼ Spacious outdoor area with furniture
☼ Beautiful views of the ocean, basin, and river

KITCHEN
✫ Fully equipped
✫ All new modern appliances
✫ Coffee maker and coffee provided
✫ Large breakfast bar with 3 stools
✫ 4-person dining table

LIVING ROOM
✫ Comfortable couch
✫ Smart Roku TV
✫ Basic cable via Spectrum (no cable, but you can log into streaming accounts)

MASTER BEDROOM
✫ Queen bed
✫ Brand new hyper-allergenic bed
✫ Roku smart TV
✫ Clean linens provided

BEDROOM #2
✫ Full bed
✫ Brand new hypo-allergenic bed
✫ Clean linens provided

BEDROOM #3
✫ Twin-over-twin bunk bed
✫ Clean linens provided

OUTDOOR SPACE
✫ Spacious outdoor area with outdoor furniture
✫ Gas grill
✫ Picnic table

PARKING
✫ Two parking spots

PLEASE NOTE:
✫ There is no washer and dryer in the unit.
✫ This is the ground floor unit in a two-unit property
✫ Owners live upstairs
✫ We provide a starter supply of essentials (shampoo, body soap, hand soap, paper towels, and toilet paper), coffee, sugar, and creamer to help you settle in. These items are intended to get you through the first few days of your stay. If you anticipate needing more, please plan to bring additional supplies.

Travel & Leisure Magazine praises Newburyport as “one of the best laid-back beach towns in the Northeast”. First settled in 1635, Newburyport has a long and rich history. Located on the southern bank of the Merrimack River where it empties into the Atlantic Ocean, downtown Newburyport is quaint, picturesque, walkable and has many top-rated restaurants, bars, cafes and shops. We recommend The Grog for pub food, Michael's Harborside for seafood on their open-air deck, The Poynt for small plates and cocktails and The DECK for casual waterfront dining and drinks. Be sure to visit Bob’s Lobster for award-winning lobster rolls and golden-fried seafood and chowder

Please reach out today to guarantee your Plum Island getaway. I'm always excited to host great people! – Sean, Seacoast 2 Summit Vacation Rentals.

The Neighborhood:
Travel & Leisure Magazine praises Newburyport as “one of the best laid-back beach towns in the Northeast”. First settled in 1635, Newburyport has a long and rich history. Located on the southern bank of the Merrimack River where it empties into the Atlantic Ocean, downtown Newburyport is quaint, picturesque, walkable and has many top-rated restaurants, bars, cafes and shops. We recommend The Grog for pub food, Michael's Harborside for seafood on their open-air deck, The Poynt for small plates and cocktails and The DECK for casual waterfront dining and drinks. Be sure to visit Bob’s Lobster for award-winning lobster rolls, fried seafood and chowder.

Other Things to Note:
FYI, booking includes and is protected by our damage protection program.

Please be mindful of our neighbors during your stay. Our property's quiet hours are in place to ensure that everyone can enjoy a peaceful night's sleep. We care a lot about maintaining good relationships with our community, so we appreciate you following our "house rules" during your stay.

We are committed to Rent Responsibly standards. This means we follow best-in-class guidelines to ensure you have a peaceful, safe and memorable stay with us. We use smart home technology to improve your experience. Minut is a smart home device that measures volume levels throughout the property and allows us to respond to noise nuisances without disrupting your stay. Minut is 100% privacy compliant and is required on this property. We have a Ring Doorbell Camera on the exterior of our property facing the outside of our entrance. This is not monitored but does record. If you have any questions, please ask. We are committed to your comfort so please let us know if we can do anything during your stay to make it more enjoyable.

You must at least be 25 years old to book.

Thank you for understanding!

Interaction with Guests:
I live a short distance away and I am available to help guests in any way.
The apartment is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. The apartment also includes a coffee maker.

Property manager

Sean Bakhtiari

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Gas grill

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the sea

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25
Property Registration Number C0114702060

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts cash.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this apartment?

This apartment is located in Newburyport, just steps from Plum Island Beach and Plum Island Point, and within a short walk of Newbury Beach. You'll also find Waterfront Promenade Park and Parker River National Wildlife Refuge within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this apartment?

No, this apartment doesn't offer parking.

Is this apartment next to a casino?

No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this apartment?

No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Walk to Beach Playground Lighthouse North End?

Couples staying at this apartment will value amenities like a kitchen, kitchens in some apartments, as well as a garden.

Does Walk to Beach Playground Lighthouse North End have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this apartment.

Does this apartment offer breakfast?

No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this apartment allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this apartment.

What is the closest airport to this apartment?

The closest major airport to this apartment is Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal), which is 20.9 mi away (33 minutes by car). Another top airport is Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal), which is located 21.2 mi away (36-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Walk to Beach Playground Lighthouse North End?

Yes, every apartment at Walk to Beach Playground Lighthouse North End comes with a balcony.

Walk to Beach | Playground | Lighthouse | North End Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jakob W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Thank you for the wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

Amazing location and true to the pictures.
Stayed 37 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay - highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

joseph r., Surf City NJ

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for us

We stayed in late December 2024 with our grandchildren- despite rainy weather, we enjoyed the proximity to the park, lighthouse and beach. The accommodations were great for the four of us and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela & Dan W., USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Location was the best!

The place was adorable. Great little park just outside the back door, so close, as was the beach. The vacation was so enjoyable for all three generations. Grill and picnic table were especially nice. It fit everyone's needs, from young to old. Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and clean!

If you want to go to the beach this is the place for you. Walk right out the back door and cross the road to a pretty quiet beach. Short drive to the cute town of Newburyport (15ish minutes) and 25
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable / Clean cottage

Adorable cottage - we loved it & we will be back. If you have kids, they will love the playground - it’s right in your backyard. We would rent again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

KAREN S W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Getaway

The property is beautiful & located between the ocean & the Merrimac river. Easy to get to other wonderful areas. Newburyport, Salisbury, New Hampshire and Maine.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lia W., Northern MA

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location

We loved bing so close to the water! The kitchen had everything we needed and the beds were comfortable. Nice to have 1.5 bathrooms for the 3 bedrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverley g., Franklin, ma

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We enjoyed a long weekend at the end of September. There were 3 of us having a girls weekend. There was plenty of space, very clean, comfortable mattresses, everything you need in the kitchen. The unit has been fully updated. The area is quiet and we rode bikes all over. We’d get an Uber to town to go out for dinner and shop. We had a chilly weekend, but we still walked over to the beach anyway. We had a really nice time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway

It was a great place to stay to celebrate my best friend getting married. The location was perfect, the host was easy to communicate with and the place was clean and super cute! Definitely would stay again with my family for a future vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Calvin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy Check In, Perfect Cottage!

Owners/Management made checking in and out seamless, the property was as advertised, if not better. We had a lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

shawna b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Will book again

The house at plum island is very clean and so cute. Very well maintained. We had some issues with the door code not working and right after I sent an email my phone rang and management was calling to help us with our issue. Very responsive and easy to get a hold of if an issue which really impressed me. We are already planning on booking for next year :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

First time to this area, it was beautiful. We really enjoyed our time there, and will definitely come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay - clean, relaxing, nice location

PRO's : * communication from property mgmt. - perfect instructions on parking, accessing door lock, etc. emailed a few times during our stay to make sure everything was good and if we had any questions. * the house was very clean & organized * access to the beach right out the back door and instant access to the road on/off the island * neighbors and all near properties were nice and also very quiet - barely any noise aside from the occasional car passing by * comfortable furniture/beds, plenty of room in kitchen and large refrigerator CONS : none We looked at some options for staying in this area and this was the best value we found. Would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aden E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Beach Stay!

The property was nice and very comfortable, the location was fantastic and the hosts were extremely accommodating and communicative. The owners who live upstairs were very nice - waving down from their balcony to let us know to tell them if we need anything. We had a great stay and wanted for nothing. Would stay again! The proximity to the beach and nature preserve is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home away from home!!

We had the pleasure of staying this past week in this adorable home. The house was clean, beautifully decorated and well stocked. The hosts were easily able to get ahold of and always making sure our stay was perfect! Would recommend to anyone!! FIVE STARS!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda A., Longwood, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place

Great location. Enough room for 4-6 people. Charming decor. Well stocked kitchen. Comfortable beds. VERY responsive host. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really nice vacation

This was a great place for my family of 4 (kids are elementary school aged). Playground right out the back door! Easy walk to nice sandy beaches on the Merrimack River. At low tide the beach has many little tide pools that are shallow and fun for kids. The apartment was very clean and had everything we needed for the week to have our meals there. Beds were comfortable and household linens provided. We loved having the grill and picnic table outside. Building owners were very nice to chat with when we saw them (but did not intrude). Opening the front window and back door got a nice breeze from land or sea to keep the living area cool. The one drawback we had was on two very hot days. (with no breeze/land breeze). My kids adored the small bunk bed room. But between no AC in that bedroom and the water heater or furnace also being in the closet, the room got very warm. There is a really great fan in the room to circulate air which helped a lot. By the second day, we figured out we needed to start the fan way before bedtime to make it more comfortable. Overall it was exactly what we were looking for; a quiet family-oriented spot to get away and spend our days at the beach. My kids are already asking when we can go back again! Kudos to Sean and Mike for creating a really nice little place to stay on Plum Island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane K., Springfield, VT

Liked: Cleanliness

Just right

We liked the configuration of 3 bedrooms and having 1.5 bathrooms, perfect for us as grandparents with two grandchildren. We loved being able to walk right down to the beach at any time. Low tide was especially interesting. Short drive to other beach and Parker Reserve was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Steps from the beach!

Outstanding location. Extremely clean and beautifully decorated. Brand new comfortable mattresses. Linens and towels provided. Everything you need for a fantastic beach stay! Thank you 😊
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Perfect Escape

Ship’s Anchor was the perfect escape to celebrate my 61st birthday with my husband. We have rented many VRBO/Home-Away condos, apartments, and houses in Massachusetts, across the country, and throughout Europe, and Ship’s Anchor was definitely one of my favorites. The apartment had everything that I look for, and nothing that I dread. The apartment was bright, cheerful, well-decorated, and immaculate. There was the perfect amount of beachy touches…and no clutter. The owners were friendly and helpful. My husband and I both felt at home. The location is ideal. We are big fans of Plum Island and enjoyed two great days of hiking. It was also great having the beach so close by. With family in the area, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

Liked: Cleanliness

40th Anniversary Trip

We had a great time exploring Plum Island and the surrounding area. It was wonderful to return to our cute, cozy, clean, and classy VRBO rental. Loved the beach vibe decorations. I can see how the nearby playground would be a GREAT perk for families. We missed having an outside space with a view but were able to accomplish that with a quick walk and carrying the chairs we brought. So impressed with the Parker River Wildlife Refuge...what a gift to the Earth. We hope to return to Plum Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane T., Osprey, FL USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Plum Island

We had a very nice weekend here. We had a few issues which were taken care of promptly. It is a short drive into Newburyport and all in all a great location within walking distance to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B., Western Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely little rental

We enjoyed our stay at the apartment. It was clean and well-maintained…and very cute! The beds were very comfortable and they had everything we needed for our short stay. Sean was excellent at communication-even letting us know we could check in a little early! The only thing we didn’t like about this rental was having to pay such a huge security deposit when we booked the house several months in advance of staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021