The location and space are perfect for a large group (we had 10-12 folks from age 1-70) at different times during our week. The owner, Al, is amazingly helpful...he offered a link to riptide safety info and purchased a highchair as there was none for our tiniest guest. The listing is sparse and more details would help folks decide if they love the idea of being right on the sand dunes in an older house with stairs and steps everywhere (we had 2 foks with mobility limitations)- we made it work, but did not realize some would struggle with climbing the dune that protects the house from storms- and blocks the first-floor view- (lovely sunrises and moonrises) from the 2nd-floor balcony. We loved having a gas grill and utensils. Our young adults loved the beach. The picnic table on the screened breezeway was great for dinners. Those who brought bikes were happy to have a locking garage to keep them protected. The coffee fanatics liked the nearby cafe. The west coast folks were happy to have lobster rolls and thin-crust pizza nearby. Newburyport is a great place to explore. With the federal lands closed temporarily for protecting a bird, we loved the State Beach at the southern tip of Plum Island (go early to get one of the limited (20) parking spots.) This house was a terrific home base for all these wanderings. Check out nearby Ipswich, Cape Ann and Salem! And enjoy a host who will help out with any questions.

This is a great place to vacation,. Lovely location an not alot of people.

We had a fun week at the beach, first getaway since pandemic began. Everyone said they had a great time. All of our guests had received a complete covid-19 vaccination.

This house is plenty big for all guests. The location is incredible. Walk 100 ft and you are on the beach. Great sandbar At low tide directly in front of the house for added fun!

excellent

While my husband and I were unable to join our family on vacation this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the feedback from loved ones was all positive. Having the ocean as their back yard was amazing, and they especially enjoyed swimming out to the sand bar at low tide each day. The 5 grandkids ended up getting boogie boards so they could get towed. It was an especially hot week, and the rental only had one air conditioner. Al was contacted and he quickly came to the rescue with two more air conditioners. There was plenty of room for the 9 vacationers, and it was convenient having 2 kitchens/2 refrigerators. Guests might want to bring a Brita water filter or plenty of drinking water, as the tap water was not a hit. Grandkids collected lots of neat shells and did not want to leave. They are hoping for another Plum Island vacation next year!

This house was absolutely perfect for our needs and in a great location. Relaxing on the beach, deck, porch or in the sandy yard were my favorites. 💗

I can’t say enough good things about renting the property. We arrived on Saturday afternoon, and immediately went out into the back sandy yard through the breezeway. From there, we checked out the house and the attached apartment, and noticed it was very clean, and well stocked with personal care items such as toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, dish soap, and a fresh sponge in each kitchen. There was plenty of parking, a spacious garage, and there were even sand toys and beach chairs available for use, which really made me happy to see as a mom of 4 young kids. This house was perfect for my family and the weather was absolutely incredible all week. Al made us feel welcome and at home, and I am so thankful for the time we got to spend here together! Highly recommend renting this home especially if you have young children and are looking for easy beach access!

What a wonderful vacation spot for anyone who wants to be right on the beach. From the minute I walked in the house it had such a wonderful feeling to it. The owner “Al” was so amazing to work with! The house was beautifully clean and everything ran like clockwork. The beachy backyard was such a bonus compared to all the other homes on the street that just had doing grass. Al was incredibly accommodating in every way. I’m so excited to be booked and ready for next year again. I can’t say thank you enough for accommodating and making my vacation so wonderful.

We had my family from the midwest join us for a week at the beach and we loved it! We had 10 adults and plenty of space and privacy. The pictures don't do it justice, there's so much to offer here. Stocked with cookware, dishes and even beach chairs. Waking to the sunrise every morning was fabulous! Location was great, right down the street you can find restaurants and even a fishing charter!!! The beach wasn't crowded which was a plus too! My family kept thanking me for setting up this rental and I'm thankful Al shares his fabulous beach house!!

This beach house was everything I was looking for. The pictures on the website are nice but they do not do it justice. Every room looked like it was freshly painted in beautiful bright colors, the bathrooms were updated and one was huge, the furniture was clean and comfortable, the beach was very private in front of the house, the backyard was fantastic for the windy days because it is protected by the sand dunes, , , plenty of parking, the house was stocked with beach chairs, toys for kids, clean blankets and comforters, nice pots and pans with plenty of utensils and dinnerware, and the beds were very comfortable (4 queen and 6 twin). The owner was very quick to respond to any questions and also offered to go there to personally show me things I was looking for, the list could just go on and on but I will stop here. Oh also, having the adjoining apt. with the screened in porch connecting the two was a perfect set up for our adult children vacationing with us as it gave us all a little extra room and privacy. The location was also perfect, as it is almost across the street from Mad Martha's Cafe (amazing breakfasts and lunches) and walking distance to the center which has everything from convenience stores, 2 restaurants and bars, ice cream shop, surf shop, package store and bait shop . The ONLY drawback is there is not a view of the ocean from the first floor but the deck off of the two Master Bedrooms is a great place to view the ocean and see amazing sunrises in the morning.I should be keeping this place a secret but the owners deserve a great review. Best vacation experience all around!

We had a wonderful stay the house! This house has awesome access to the beach.

Great location! House was spacious! One bedroom apartment was included. Outside shower was great for an after beach rinse! Al was great to deal with and responded quickly to our questions! A memorable stay was had by all!

I ended up getting the opportunity to spend some time with all four of my children so ended renting the place on a very short term notice The owner responded very quickly and the procedure for renting was effortless I have stayed on Plum Island a number of times so was hoping for a place that was close to the water along with being conveniently located to the spots we like to fish and this place was ideal for both The house was great , more than adequate parking and the beach is literally right out back Couldn't have asked for anything better! Will hopefully return to this location when the Stripers come back next year:) Highly recommended !

We love the house and yard! Very clean and spacious, plenty of cookware, plenty of parking, really everything we needed. Hoping to return next year!

This house is so cute and spacious and private and wonderful...I could keep going. We booked it for our wedding party lodging when we got married on Plum Island a few months ago. It had plenty of space for everybody (3 bathrooms!) and a special little studio unit for the bride and groom to be! There's a nice secluded beach directly behind the house or you can walk the 100 yards or so down to the ocean where the water is just lovely. If you don't want to leave the house you can relax in the breezeway or perch on one of the upstairs balconies that offer amazing and expansive ocean views. So breathtaking! The house is super comfortable and you feel right at home. The owner is helpful and very nice. I would definitely stay here again. Can we go now??

We had three generations staying in the house. There were more than enough beds, and quiet places for rest time. The location is perfect, on the beach but a huge backyard play area for the little ones, not near the water. Cafe is ten houses away. Ice cream is twenty hoses away (walk home on the beach with your cones!!) It is a great great place for any family. I

Site extraordinaire directement sur la plage. Maison et site idéaux pour une grande famille avec enfants. Pas besoin de prendre l'auto. Nous étions les grands-parents installés dans le loft, avec les familles de nos enfants dans la maison. 3 couples, 6 enfants et 2 bébés tous confortablement installés, en toute intimité. La terrasse, avec vue sur la mer, des 2 grandes chambres est superbe. La véranda, entre le petit appartement et la maison, est idéale pour les lunchs et soupers extérieurs. Et que dire de notre cour qui est un grand carré de sable directement sur la plage. Parfait pour les enfants et nos happy hours. La maison est vieillotte mais très bien équipée avec wifi, télévision, DVD, vaisselle, jouets et chaise de plage. Tout est propre.

I've rented many cottages on Plum Island over the years and this is by far the absolute all around best! Too many perfect details to list! Here are a few: sandy beach in back yard (perfect for children), awesome sand bars directly behind house, airy breezeway connecting separate apartment, bedrooms upstairs with balconies overlooking ocean! Perfect in every way.