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Whole House Steps from Pleasant Pond

Vacation home in Wenham

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Sun loungers, beach towels
Living area
1 bedroom, desk, WiFi, bed sheets
Escape to a tranquil spot with a serene view of Pleasant Pond at this charming retreat. Unwind on the little beach, or try your hand at kayaking or fishing. With easy access to Crane Beach, downtown Salem and Cape Ann, you're just moments away from North Shore's best attractions.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Whole House Steps from Pleasant Pond

Tranquil spot with view of Pleasant Pond, perfect for relaxing by the pond at its little beach, kayaking or fishing. Easy distances to many North Shore attractions including beaches (Crane), downtown Salem and Cape Ann.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Similar properties

Property grounds
Fresh Design-Walk to Salem-Food-Train Station
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 9 reviews
$248 nightly
The price is $277
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Total with taxes and fees
Fresh Design-Walk to Salem-Food-Train Station

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Please note there is absolutely no smoking or vaping of any kind permitted.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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 C0349763200

About the neighborhood

Map
Wenham, MA

What's nearby

  • Pine and Hemlock Knoll - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Wenham Museum - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Encore Boston Harbor - 33 min drive - 22.4 miles
  • TD Garden - 35 min drive - 25.5 miles
  • New England Aquarium - 36 min drive - 26.6 miles

Getting around

  • South Hamilton-Wenham Station - 6 min drive
  • Salem Station - 23 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lena's Original - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪William Fairfield Dr. - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Whole House Steps from Pleasant Pond have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Whole House Steps from Pleasant Pond pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Whole House Steps from Pleasant Pond?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whole House Steps from Pleasant Pond?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whole House Steps from Pleasant Pond located?

Situated in Wenham, this vacation home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Dogs by Design & Cats Too and within 6 mi (10 km) of North Shore Music Theatre and Ipswich River. Long Hill and Alfalfa Farm Winery are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Whole House Steps from Pleasant Pond Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lance S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place in a beautiful setting. 2 beds & 2 bathrooms made it perfect for teenage son and I. Would love to come back!
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a clean, modern, perfect little house just a stone’s throw from a clean, quiet perfect little swimming pond. Communication with host easy, check in easy, The neighbors are very friendly, we hope to return next summer.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tess A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The neighborhood was very charming. We all fell in love. The swans on the pond couldn’t have been more perfect. All around it was a wonderful stay and trip. My only suggestion would be to get a pull out couch. The futon wasn’t very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great getaway place. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Athena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful area next to the pond, quiet and peaceful!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay close to seashore and beaches!

Really enjoyed our quick stay at this perfect place near a lake and within easy distance to Crane Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A nice quiet getaway place

It was just right for the two of us. Being close to Pleasant Pond is a treat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Great location near Pleasant Pond. We had everything we needed for the four of us and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Getaway

Super clean,easy and close to the pond. We fishing,kayaking and enjoying the view....beautiful place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

Great house! Quiet neighborhood! The lake was nice!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute place

Was a convenient location, bed was comfortable and trails were fun to walk
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Convenient to parents' home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a perfect house for a quiet vacation! The lake is beautiful, it is close to to many sights, and the house itself is clean and cozy. The hosts are extremely helpful and accommodating as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ross C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great quiet place for two near beautiful pond

A quaint little home in a quiet wooded cul de sac very close to a pond. Best for two people, as more than that it starts to get a little cozy for dining/sleeping/sitting purposes. Lovely view of the pond, although the home is set back a few houses from the pond itself.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunny and warm!

Clean and comfortable. Nice views of the pond. Great location. Near restaurants and easy access to hi ways. Pictures don't do it justice!
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
The neighborhood was quiet, the pond was beautiful,the trees were wonderful,the internet was hard to get service,the oven didnt work but between stove top and microwave all was good.We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice little house, well maintained. Very clean, I found everything I needed. Quiet, relaxing place. Close to ocean shore towns, shopping, supermarkets and restaurants. We enjoyed kayaking and nature, we saw a swan family, ducks, frogs, dragonflies and turtles
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Ina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house is perfectly located near the pond. We used the 1 person and 2 person kajak and had good fun. The bed was perfect. We only missed a place to sit outside and a few table lamps .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elise F.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 nights

Small but perfect for 2. Sweet. Nice location. Safe. Quiet. Slept well!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C., Charlotte, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay on Pleasant St

This house is perfect for two or three people. It’s in good shape, has a small but fully working kitchen, and is right by the pond! My wife and I slept in the bedroom upstairs and our 17-year-old son slept on the futon in the living room. Very manageable. The laundry access is a nice bonus. Nice little house, fully functional. Would like to stay here again for the third time!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Megan D.

Liked: Communication

Place to sleep

It was on ok place to sleep but overall disappointing. I rented this place instead of a hotel room for my sister, brother in law, and two of their kids so they could cook meals and save money. The stove didn’t work and the downstairs bathroom smelled like sewage. The owners were easy to contact but I could have gotten a similar experience at a hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Alexandra N.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Very cute space!

Very cute spot! Lake was beautiful. Close for Ubering to and from Salem which is why we were there. There seemed to be a miscommunication on allowing us to check in early, however, bc when we arrived dirty towels were still in a pile on the bathroom and the bed sheets were used. Not a huge deal, we stripped the bed ourselves and added new sheets and cleaning crew came around 45 minutes before “normal” check in and did the rest. Also was pretty cold at night and in early morning and unsure how heat worked, not a lot of communication on the app but we were able to find a space heater downstairs in the basement! All in all good stay and comfortable space! Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was perfect for us! We traveled from CA for my son to play in a lacrosse showcase at Endicott College. It was minutes away from the campus. The house is located next to a lake with areas to walk or run. The house was super clean with a washer and dryer. A super plus in my book because cleaning the dirty LAX apparel came in handy. The only thing that didn't work was the oven, but we did not cook much. I wish they had a non-stick frying pan rather than an iron skillet. Cooking eggs on the iron skillet was not so great. If we were in the area again, I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

William S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Very Disappointing

This was our first time using VRBO. It was a very disappointing week. Our expectation was that VRBO checks out the properties before listing. This property is grossly-overcharging for the conditions you are met with. It has great potential but the hosts need to address a few major things. My suggestions are: remove all food left in the refrigerator or cabinets by previous guests. There was a lot of opened and expired food in the refrigerator and cabinet. We stayed in the middle of June and the food expiration dates were March. Unacceptable. This made it difficult for us to utilize both spaces for the food we bought for the week. It turned out to be just as well though. All of the kitchen appliances should be replaced. The refrigerator needed a good cleaning and had a broken shelf. The stove was completely useless. It needed to be tossed out. I don't think the top or the oven had ever been cleaned. I opened the oven and immediately closed it. I've never seen an oven look like that. The counter tops were sticky and loaded with so much stuff that was decoration; not functional. I can't even begin to describe the toaster. Was afraid to even plug it in. It was filthy. There was no comfortable living room seating. A futon (that was old) was so uncomfortable and difficult to get out of was the main seating available. There was a wooden rocker for one person to use. But not for an evening of tv. Ran out of space. I would not recommend this to anyone. VRBO you should remove the list
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Overall great

The house was extremely clean very nice and the property manager was very 6th cooperative and very very nice we had a wonderful stay. The only problem we had was checking in on the app not sure what was wrong with it we had trouble checking in and out
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022