Historic Salem Retreat. Near Waterfront + Downtown

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10Outstanding
(15 Ratings)
"Loved our sweet apartment in Salem! Perfectly positioned, easy to get to town, and our host was very easy to get in touch with. It snowed while we were there and she kept us up to date on the town thi..."
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10 / 10
Outstanding(15 Ratings)

Apartment in Marblehead, MA

5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this apartment rental

Welcome to Willow Bay! This 2 bedroom apartment in this 1914 New England charming 3 family house is located on a tree lined historical residential neighborhood close to parks, beaches, many tourist attractions, Salem University and downtown. You will find locals walking their pups, riding biking, and many other outdoor activities.

This 2 bedroom apartment is on the first floor of this 1914 three family home (triplex) with lots of character and charm. It is a cozy space with a large comfy sectional couch and smart roku tv where you can login into your amazon prime/netflix/hulu/etc (no cable) accounts. The kitchen is equipped with your essentials such as pots, pans, plates, cups, utensils, a dual coffee maker etc. The master bedroom boasts a luxurious memory foam king-sized bed, while the second bedroom is furnished with a queen-sized bed and an additional twin bed for extra accommodation. The street is wide with ample free street parking. Washer/Dryer available in the basement. The apartment is ~1,200 sq/ft.

Getting around. Below are estimates.
-- Porcellos Law office Salem, MA is a good reference point you can use to determine all distances to the places you would like to visit. It is not directly on the street but it is very close by. (~400 ft)
- Hocus Pocus House: 0.3 Miles
- Witch House: 1.2 miles
- Logan airport: 14 miles
- Salem Station: 1.1 miles
- Downtown Salem: .7 miles
- Crosby's Marketplace .2 miles
- Ferry: Salem has a ferry point that goes to Boston. Search Salem Ferry Salem, MA for any details.
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Other details to note:

We can typically allow earlier check-ins on a case-by-case basis and is first come first serve. Just let us know when you intend to arrive, and we can let you know what's possible! Please know that things can happen that may affect the earlier check-in time which may result in checking in via the normal time of 4pm. We do our best!

The apartment is on the first floor. As this is a 1914 multi-apartment home, you may hear foot steps as normal in NE/Salem homes this age.

The house accommodates a maximum of 5 guests only.

Ring doorbell camera.

Washer/Dryer are in the unfinished basement. It is not in the unit.

Personal toiletries such as shampoo, condition, body or face products etc are not provided. Starter supply of other essential items only.

There currently isn't any outdoor space offered with the apartment.

Fireplace is not operable.

There is ample free street parking available. However, in the event of severe snow, the city may enact snow parking bans—this happened twice last year. If a ban is in effect, the host can help coordinate a shared driveway parking arrangement for building guests if needed. Please note that snow removal service scheduling is beyond the host’s control, so we appreciate your patience during winter weather.

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House Rules:

I know the below can seem like a lot, but I am not that host. I leave my guests alone to enjoy. We just expect guests to return and respect the property in the condition that was delivered to guests. Thank you for understanding!

**Please do not violate any rules. Any violations will result in the immediate removal from the property and fines**

>> General Rules:
- We have a strict no party policy. We have quiet down hours starting at 10 pm. Party fine: 500. This is out of respect for other guests and neighbors.
- No smoking anywhere IN or ON property. Smoking fine: 500. This is out of respect of the property and other guests/tenants in the building.
- Staying beyond check-out time (10:00 am) w/o prior approval fine: 150/hr. This is out of respect for our cleaners and their schedule and time.
- Guests beyond 5 not recorded in booking or approved by host fine: 300. Only 5 guests are accommodated.
- Pets allowed w/ pet fee and must be included on the reservation. Must be House trained. Unauthorized pets/animals brought on property fine $300.
>> Checkout item:
- If possible and time permits, please load dishwasher and run. No need to wait for it to finish.

>> Additional info/rules/:
- Surveillance cameras are placed on the exterior of the house only. (Ring doorbell)
- Please don't accumulate trash bags inside and/or around the home. If you use more than 1 trash bag, please put that full trash bag/s in the black bins (1 or 3) to the left of the house. Leaving trash bags out of the trash cans exposes the home to bugs, smells etc.
- Restocking of items is currently not available throughout the stay. A good starter kit is supplied.
- There is ample free street parking available. However, in the event of severe snow, the city may enact snow parking bans—this happened twice last year. If a ban is in effect, the host can help coordinate a shared driveway parking arrangement for building guests if needed. Please note that snow removal service scheduling is beyond the host’s control, so we appreciate your patience during winter weather.
- For stays 7 nights or longer, trash will need to be taken out/in and left on the curbside (Bins are marked with your units number on them) on Thursday nights (Trash pick-ups are early morning on Friday). The schedule is on the side of the refrigerator.

Amenities at Historic Salem Retreat. Near Waterfront + Downtown

Non-smoking
Pets allowed

Map of Marblehead, MA


Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(15 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
Loved our sweet apartment in Salem! Perfectly positioned, easy to get to town, and our host was very easy to get in touch with. It snowed while we were there and she kept us up to date on the town things. Really looking forward to a return trip!
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
Newly painted, very clean, very comfortable beds, and uncluttered. A very nice place to stay.
8 / 10Excellent·Nov 2025
The home was beautiful but better signage would have help to know which door was which. Also in the description of the amenities it says parking on site. To many that means on the actual property and not on the street. I think it needs to be clear the only parking is on the street for this home. After a long day of exploring, we got back to the property in the evening time I believe before 10pm and there was not a spot in site or on street. We drove up and down to see if we could find a spot with in walking distance and nothing. Lucky one of the neighbors let us block their drive way to be able to park close enough to walk back to the property. I was very stressed by this because I felt I the advertisement of the property was false. The on site parking should be removed from the description and the amenities. It should clearly state that you will have to find parking on the street. I feel like the description makes it seem optional. Other than this the home was cute and seemed clean. Beds were comfortable and bathroom was clean. Fire place could use a upgrade as the duck tape did not work to keep cool air out. Thank you again for the stay and I hope you take this as constructive feedback.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
We were exhausted from traveling and coming home to this cozy home was perfect! We had everything we needed and the location was so convenient! It took us minutes to get to the museums and the heart of Salem. Truly a wonderful stay.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this apartment?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Historic Salem Retreat. Near Waterfront + Downtown. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Historic Salem Retreat. Near Waterfront + Downtown pet friendly?

Yes! This apartment is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Historic Salem Retreat. Near Waterfront + Downtown?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and pets allowed.