Title: Secluded Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage - 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 apartment # Secluded Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage Waterfront apartment with kitchen and balcony ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100720000/100716600/100716558/bf2bebe8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100720000/100716600/100716558/bb390636.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100720000/100716600/100716558/5cc644cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100720000/100716600/100716558/830ae024.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100720000/100716600/100716558/dbf7bc94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Imagine a Hamptons-style retreat just minutes from the anchorage, where you can unwind with waterfront views and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of nearby cafes and restaurants. Salt Lodge offers a spacious open-plan living area, balcony seating, fully-equipped kitchen, contemporary bathroom with massive walk-in shower and double bedroom. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2484 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Secluded Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage Your break starts here! Relax in this "Hamptons" style loft apartment just a few minutes walk from the anchorage with its fish restaurants, cafes and pubs…it’s also the best place to see the amazing sunsets across the water! The apartment is self-contained having its own staircase from the ground floor and on-site parking. Open plan living, balcony, fully equipped kitchen, contemporary bathroom with massive walk-in shower, double bedroom and boot/laundry room. All designed with you in mind! The space Accommodation: \# Bedroom with double bed, wardrobe, drawers, dressing table \# Large Bathroom with walk-in shower \# Open plan lounge with dining area \# Fully equipped kitchen \# Balcony with outside seating \# Parking space for one car \# Shared Boot/drying room with washing machine and tumble dryer Other things to note Salt Lodge is attached to the owner's house and another holiday rental but has its own private entrance and is fully self-contained. It does share the Boot/drying room (where the washing machine and tumble dryer can be found with the other holiday rental). ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator (single-level property) - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Boat - Kayak - Fishing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Local artist showcase - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 484 square feet - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74700000/74693100/74693074/1e7ce480.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful period fisherman's cottage West Mersea - 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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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.7817,0.899903&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:una%7BHkwnD%3FY%3FY%3FW%3FY%40Y%40W%40Y%40W%40YBW%40Y%40WBYBWBWBYBWBWDWDWBWDWDUDWFUDWDUFUFWFUFUFSFUFUHSFSHUHSHSHQHSHSHQJQHQJQHQJOJQJOJOJOLOJMJOLMJMLMJKLMLKLKLKLILKLINILILILGNGLGNGLGNELENENELENCNCLCNANCNANALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40NBN%40LBNBNBLDNDNDLDNDNFLFNFLFLFLHNHLHLHLJLHLJLJLJLLJLLJJLLNJLJLLNJNJNJNJPJNHPJPJPHPHRHPJRFPHRHRHTFRHRFTFTFTHRDTFVFTDTDVFTDVDVDTBVDVDVBVBVBXBVBVBX%40VBX%40V%40X%40V%40X%40V%40X%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FX%3FVAXAXAVAXAVAXCVAXCVCVCXCVCVCVEVEVCVEVEVETGVETEVGTGTETITGTGRGTIRGTIRIRIRGRKPIRIPIPKPKPIPKPKNKNKNKNMNKNKLMLKLMLKJMLMJMJMJMJMHMHMJOFMHMFMHOFMFODOFMDODOBMDOBOBMBOBO%40OBO%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAOCOAOCMCOCOCMEOCOEMEOGMEOGMGOGMIMIMGOIMKMIMKMKMKMKMKKMMMKMMMKMKOMOKOKOKOKOKQIQKOISKQIQISIQISISISISGSIUGUGSGUGUGUGUGUEWEUGWEUEWEWCWEWEWCWCWCWCWCYCWAYAWCYAWAYAWAYAY%3FW%3FY%3FY%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0Ju2uEqDXhzHujXI3sQmeVDy-t0=) West Mersea, England #### What's nearby - Mersea Island Museum - 13 min walk - 1.2 km - Colchester Zoo - 16 min drive - 16.5 km - University of Essex - 20 min drive - 18.5 km - Colchester Castle Park - 20 min drive - 17.2 km - Flatford Mill - 38 min drive - 41.2 km #### Getting around - Colchester Town Station - 21 min drive - London (SEN-Southend) - 70 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Hare and Hounds - ‬14 min drive - ‪Donkey & Buskins - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Plough - ‬7 min drive - ‪Mersea Barn - ‬7 min drive - ‪Victory at Mersea - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Secluded Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Secluded Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Secluded Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Secluded Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage located? > Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Mersea Island Museum and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Mersea Island Vineyard. Cudmore Grove Country Park and Abberton Resevoir Visitor Centre are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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