Plum Island Beach Cottage!

Newbury, Massachusetts
$368 avg/night
Minimum Stay 7 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 7 nights

Min Stay

Plum Island is a great place for your summer vacation on a pristine beach. Book now, In the summer months rentals are Saturday to Saturday beginning on June 1, 2026. Grab a breakfast or lunch at Mad Martha's, hit the beach and then take a walk in downtown Newburyport which is minutes away.

This home is a spacious, comfortable two-story cottage. A pleasant retreat with easy access to swimming, kayaking, bird-watching, and sunset-viewing, as well as the restaurants, galleries, and other attractions of Newburyport, and Parker River National Wildlife Refuge and Sandy Point State Reservation. A moment's walk to Plum Island Beach on one side of the house and the tidal Basin on the other, 2-mile cycle, walk, or drive to the Refuge entrance, and 4 miles to Newburyport center.

The first floor has a cozy, cottage feeling, including: living room with fireplace, dining-room, well-equipped eat-in kitchen with gas stove and dishwasher, a first floor bedroom with a full size bed, and full bath. Clothes washer and dryer in basement. Enclosed sun-porch and a small deck at the front of the house.Upstairs is bright and airy. Two large bedrooms, each with French doors open to a deck that runs the width of the 2nd floor, with ocean and Basin views. Drapes provide privacy and shade. Half-bath with view of the Basin .

The house is set back from the street, with small front and back yards and a cobblestone patio in back, offering tree-shaded play areas for children, a place for grilling and outdoor eating, and a semi-enclosed outdoor shower. Parking for 4 cars. Well-insulated. New windows. Gas heat. Central AC (not often needed, because there's always a breeze). Wireless internet.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2000 Sq Ft (186 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Limited Onsite Parking (max 4 Spaces) Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Outdoor Shower Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Swimming Nearby Whale Watching Nearby Windsurfing Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Music Library Stereo TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Amy Z.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 9, 2025

    Location was amazing and house was cozy and clean. Kitchen was fully stocked with necessities. Bedrooms were spacious and beds were comfortable. We loved our stay!

  • Judi A.

    Submitted Oct 4, 2025

    Stayed Sep 27, 2025

    Wonderful place to stay!Everything provided!The upstairs deck is a plus!Loved how airy the house is. Comfortable home. Location is perfect for beach walking.Jim the host was very responsive to any questions or needs.Only suggestion is a bed in the downstairs room. One of our friends could not climb the stairs so slept on the hide a bed in the downstairs room.

  • Elaine K.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    Perfect location.

  • Laurie C.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    Great location! This house worked out great for our family vacation The management was accommodating and readily available for any assistance.

  • joan K.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jun 20, 2025

    Location to the beach was perfect,but the house itself needs to be updated badly!Livingroom had a very old couch and there was not enough seating for 6 adults.Outside area could use a picnic table to be able to sit and eat outside.Jim was very responsive but the property itself needs a deep clean.We did make the best of it and we fell in love with Plum Island

  • Elaine D.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    Cute summer cottage. Located right across from the beach. The beach was not busy and water was beautiful.

  • Submitted Jun 20, 2025

    Stayed Jun 6, 2025

    Nice cottage just steps from the beach and close to restaurants and wildlife refuge on Plum Island. Well supplied kitchen with everything you need for a weekly stay. Nice place and friendly property manager who checked on us at arrival and was willing to respond to any concerns we had if needed.

  • Submitted Jun 5, 2025

    Stayed Jun 2, 2025

    My family had a nice bonding time. My only comment is the bush as you enter parking. It blocks the street which is busy to bikers and cars.

  • Sydney S.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    It was a great place to stay with multiple guests. The house was very clean and had lots of space. I would love to come back in the summer and really get to enjoy how close the beach is.

  • Stefanie G.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    Stayed here for 3 nights to visit friends and family. Location is easy to get to, beach is just across the street. We were there in the after season so it is much quieter in the area (and some restaurants were closed for the season) but Newburyport is less than 10 minutes away and is always busy. Cottage is a typical rustic New England place, perfect for our needs.

  • Anne M.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2024

    Stayed Sep 29, 2024

    This was the first time I had headed north for a vacation. The area was everything that I expected. My host was available throughout the week to answer any questions. I loved that the sheets and towels were provided, access to coffee, staples in the fridge, and close to the beach.

  • Anthony F.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2024

    Stayed Sep 26, 2024

    Here for family wedding,beach made the time so memorable for cousins and family .

  • Ann Marie W.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2024

    Stayed Sep 17, 2024

    Great location, roomy, easy to use kitchen, and a very short walk to beach. If this place is free next year, we will be coming back!

  • Terri A.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2024

    Stayed Sep 11, 2024

    The house was adequate for our particular needs.

  • Justine B.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2024

    Stayed Sep 6, 2024

    We had a great girls weekend staying here! The house was plenty spacious for the five of us to be comfortable and loved using the outdoor spaces as well. The house was very well maintained and fully stocked. We also loved the location, the beach is right across the street and we took many walks up and down the island. Bill was easy to communicate with and always responded fast. We loved the cottage and would definitely stay here again!

  • Elaine K.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    This is our 4 th year staying here. It’s just across the road from the beach, so that location couldn’t be much better! The house could use some updates, but we’re likely to be back again next year. Bill always responds promptly.

  • Mike M.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2024

    Stayed Aug 3, 2024

    This house checked all the boxes for us: A/C, 1.5 baths, upstairs deck, outdoor shower, grill, proximity to beach. The house is clean - some fixtures (e.g. couch) are getting old, but overall a great value and great place to stay!

  • Terri D.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    I love this house. It's very inviting and comfortable. Just a quick walk to the beach. I highly recommend this house for your vacation. You will not be disappointed

  • Paul S.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2024

    Stayed Jul 6, 2024

    Great location and second floor deck has a great view and lots of room.

  • Lisa M.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    The location is wonderful, having an outdoor shower is nice. Upstairs deck is awesome. We didn’t enjoy the ants or the beds, pillows or sheets. There was also a shortage of drinking glasses (instead there were plastic type glasses). The house didn’t appear overly clean to us.

  • Mark G.

    Submitted Jun 25, 2024

    Stayed Jun 15, 2024

    Great place to stay within short walk to the beach and short drive to Merrimack River and Nature Preserve. Well stocked with everything needed for the weeks stay.

  • Theresa A.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2024

    Stayed Jun 7, 2024

    The property was perfect for me and my college roommate and our spouses. We had an amazing walk on the beach and breakfast at Mad Martha's. The house was fantastic with dark wood that felt very camp like and two modern bedrooms and very clean. The host was the best and let us in early! Would definitely return! Theresa

  • Christian S.

    Submitted May 31, 2024

    Stayed Mar 16, 2024

    Two month stay, off season, solo. Good: Beach across street; ample room for just me; excellent town a bike ride away; enjoyable balcony for work or chilling when weather agreeable; dining area to work or friends over for dinner; grill & laundry; TV for NCAA tourney; owner is communicative, cordial, provides info. A lot to like. Challenging: Picture being offered a stay at your uncle’s cabin. Sounds great: you’ll kick back, relax. But your uncle’s rarely there and things get neglected. My experience: disrepair (e.g.: 2 bedrooms w 4 entry light switches - only 1 works), cleanliness questions (mold, shelf spills), disheveled (broken cabinets, furniture), disorganized (kitchen). Even my arrival found me fumbling for a functional light switch, then fixing the problem. A frustrated first week, even before the leaks... Heavy leaks from front windows during first rough storms of my stay were annoying. But understandable: problem thought addressed via repairs, testing showed it wasn’t. To me, however, the other items above, less understandable; similarly was leaving it to me to offer a leak remedy. But my suggestion was accepted, owner took action, leaks stopped. I expect – and hope – others will continue enjoying their stays. As noted, much to like. The rest was also my experience. My 2nd vrbo stay, but extensive use of main competitor and others. I had looked forward to this 2nd long term stay in the area, but didn’t match my hosted experiences..

  • Dean Di M.

    Submitted May 29, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    We needed a place for two nights over the Memorial Day weekend as we were attending a wedding. Plum Island beach cottage looked inviting in the ad, and would satisfy our family’s needs. We found the HOME charming, clean, and all the amenities listed were there and in good order. The house was located directly across the street from the ocean and was convenient to local restaurants. I would highly recommend staying at Plum Island Beach cottage. Bill, the property manager, was accessible when needed, and allowed us a late checkout again to meet our needs.

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$368+
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