Title: The Anchor House Marblehead Retreat - Minutes to Old Town and Historic Salem! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Anchor House Marblehead Retreat - Minutes to Old Town and Historic Salem! Vacation home in Marblehead with a water park ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99670000/99666200/99666146/86b050ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99670000/99666200/99666146/3caa9886.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99670000/99666200/99666146/7541f504.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books, music library, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99670000/99666200/99666146/abcd045d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99670000/99666200/99666146/63fa12f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Step into this charming 3-bedroom house in a family-friendly neighborhood, nestled near Green Street Woods and Stramski’s Playground and Beach facilities. With its beautifully updated kitchen, open-plan living area featuring hardwood flooring, the home exudes New England cottage charm. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Anchor House Marblehead Retreat - Minutes to Old Town and Historic Salem! You will love this 3 bedroom house in a family friendly neighborhood with just a 2 minute walk to Green Street Woods and less than a 10 min walk to Stramski’s Playground and Beach facilities. Explore Old Town Marblehead which is minutes away and downtown Salem is only a 10 minute drive. Our home has a nicely updated kitchen that transitions to a generous open plan for the living and dining room area with beautiful hardwood flooring. There is an extra sitting area with a comfortable daybed just perfect for reading or napping on the first floor as well as a lovely bedroom with an adjacent half bath and laundry access. The second floor has two fully carpeted bedrooms and an updated spacious full bath. Love the outdoors? There is a patio area and stone wall behind the house then up a few steps to an open back yard for outdoor games. Decorated with intentional New England cottage style, our home is sunny, comfortable and spacious. It's perfect for families, friends or just a peaceful get away for anyone. Great for any season. Dogs allowed at an additional fee. No smoking or vaping inside. No loud events or parties. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Music library - Smart TV - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### 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) - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Recycling ## Similar properties ![First Floor 3-4 Bedrooms Apartment | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18130000/18121100/18121062/fddb0d76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Apartments in Salem Salem - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Microwave 8.0 Very good 48 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=18121062&PinnedHotelID=18121062&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94690000/94688900/94688843/b4d5dff2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Friendly family with. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number C0455771680 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.51596%2C-70.86168&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=t2_GkRDmcXtql6330JpOPcCv-Sk=) Marblehead, MA #### What's nearby - Marblehead Dog Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - King Hooper Mansion - 2 min drive - 2.2 km - Marblehead Museum & Historical Society - 2 min drive - 1.8 km - Gas House Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km - Fort Sewall - 7 min drive - 2.9 km #### Getting around - Lynn Station - 11 min drive - Salem Station - 19 min drive - Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 33 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Landing Restaurant - ‬3 min drive - ‪Gerry 5 V.F.A. - ‬7 min walk - ‪Marblehead Village Market - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Little Store - ‬18 min walk - ‪The Landing at Salem - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Anchor House Marblehead Retreat - Minutes to Old Town and Historic Salem! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at The Anchor House Marblehead Retreat - Minutes to Old Town and Historic Salem!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Anchor House Marblehead Retreat - Minutes to Old Town and Historic Salem!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Anchor House Marblehead Retreat - Minutes to Old Town and Historic Salem! located? > Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Marblehead Museum & Historical Society, Massachusetts Bay, and Gas House Beach. Fort Sewall and Salem Harbor are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Anchor House Marblehead Retreat - Minutes to Old Town and Historic Salem! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 23 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara S. May 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family weekend My youngest was graduating from Endicott and we needed a place for my 3 adult children and 2 grandchildren to stay as we do not live in MA.Perfect house for a quiet family dinner. Everyone enjoyed their stay. Many thanks to our hosts for helping to make it a memorable graduation weekend! ##### Barbara S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt H. Dec 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful house and property! Clean, good communication with host, family loved it! Hopefully, we can stay another time :) ##### Matt H. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elaine M. Sep 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation Home Loved this property! Home was beautiful and inviting and in a great location. We rented a car so quick trips to Salem were easy and the Marblehead area beautiful. Owner's had super fast response for a question we had and even left a gift for our arrival. ##### Elaine M. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ray F. Nov 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Home and Host This is a beautiful home in a great area the Home is clean and Cozy. The decore is very nice and Historical. I would not hesitate to book again in the future. ##### Ray F. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erica B. Oct 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Getaway The property was absolutely beautiful in a great neighborhood! Close walk to stores and a close drive into Salem for spooky fun! Property manager was kind and had great communication! I would definitely stay there again. ##### Erica B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dianna H. May 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely The pictures do not do it justice. The house is beautifully maintained and decorated. As a family of 4, it had everything we need for the weekend. The location was great too. My kids said they want to stay longer next time. Thank you Bill and Lisa. ##### Dianna H. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle V. Jun 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation Oasis I highly recommend this beautiful home. Someone else said the pictures do not do it justice and I agree. The home was stocked with everything you need. It’s so comfortable, very clean and I felt right at home. Bill and Lisa are 5 star hosts. I would stay here over and over again. ##### Michelle V. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### cathy b. Apr 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Warm and relaxing Stayed in Marblehead for a Celebration of Life. The house was comfortable, had a large yard for the kids to play in and the 1 year old learned to climb stairs (totally his option LOL), Rooms are larger than you expect and plenty of room to find your own space. I would recommend it for a family and it is pet friendly. Thanks Bill for letting us stay there. ##### cathy b. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda B. Sep 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Home My friends and I stayed in this house to visit Salem. We’re in our late 30’s-early 40’s and we found this house to be absolutely beautiful. It was super clean and the owners were easy to communicate with. Salem was about 10-15 mins away and Marblehead is stunning. It was a perfect weekend and we would stay here again. ##### Amanda B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ellen W. Oct 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Even better than expected! The photos don’t do this place justice. It’s so incredibly charming. It’s a great location for exploring Salem, but hanging around the house is also very enjoyable. Every night we settled in for family movie night on the couch. The hosts were responsive and accommodating. Whole place was clean and delightful. Highly recommend!! ##### Ellen W. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremy C. Dec 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Christmas Gathering We used the Anchor House as a gathering place for family coming in from around the country and living on the North Shore. The large living area was perfect for both exchanging gifts and having a sit down dinner. Bill, our host, went above and beyond making sure the place was ready for our visit, including having Xmas decorations in place and a tree put up. We had a great time. Thanks, Bill! ##### Jeremy C. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian P. Dec 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Brian P. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheila H. Oct 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Sheila H. 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