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Victorian Getaway Close to Beach, Downtown and Train! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Where is Victorian Getaway Close to Beach, Downtown and Train! located?

Located in the heart of Ipswich, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ipswich Museum and Ipswich River. Appleton Farms Grass Rides and Todd Farm Flea Market are also within 6 mi (10 km). Ipswich Station is 16 minutes by foot.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M., Lancaster

Nov 6, 2023

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

Return Visit to Ipswich

Great location and accommodations in Ipswich.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M., Lancaster

May 23, 2023

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

Visit to Ipswich Area

My husband and I have stayed on numerous occasions at this property. There are pleasant amenities and the location is great.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

Jun 4, 2023

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In town for wedding

Very nice and well appointed apartment. Beautifuuly furnished and comfortable beds

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

Oct 28, 2023

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

Perfectly cozy location

Great comfy place to stay in Ipswich! My father in law is from Ipswich - he visits every year for the Topsfield Fair. So glad we found this place to stay in Ipswich so we can join him. House was clean & had everything we needed to make our trip great—looking forward to next year !

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Karen

Jul 8, 2025

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

This property was not as expected. When we arrived the smell of mothballs was overwhelming. We went around opening windows and trying the AC but to no avail. The queen bed was lumpy and extremely uncomfortable. There was only one bathroom, no 1/2 bath and the door to get in couldn’t open all the way without hitting the toilet. Shower was moldy with no pressure. Overall a very unpleasant experience and not up to the standard we expected based on the price point.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice M.

Sep 3, 2023

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Perfect location & design.

Beautifully remodeled 1880 Victorian keeping the authenticity and charm with some modern touches. The grounds are lovely with ample parking. We were visiting family for 3 weeks & the location was exactly in the middle of all.

Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda C.

Aug 6, 2023

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Enjoyable stay

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Holly House! My sisters and I enjoyed a lovely long weekend in the surrounding area. Enjoyed long days and slept well in very comfortable beds. Owner was very responsive to inquiries. Holly House had everything we needed, clean and easy access. Many thanks for the wonderful stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

judy c., Cambridge, MA

Sep 9, 2023

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Lovely Apartment in Ipswich

This lovely apartment is only a mile from downtown and next to one of the best restaurants in Ipswich. It is very well stocked for cooking and there is an alcove and outside patio for eating. We only stayed two nights but hope to return for a longer stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Jun 20, 2024

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Hidden Gem

This property is beyond perfect! The yard and private sitting area is well maintained and there is plenty of parking space. The interior was spotless and decorated with so much thought and the Victorian decor was cozy yet beautiful. Our hosts were easy to work with and responded quickly to any questions we had. On top of all the charm and elegance the home is located next door to a lovely historic restaurant with delicious food and tasty cocktails. If we ever travel back to Ipswich we will be staying here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler N.

May 9, 2023

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

Nice apartment in convenient location

The apartment was clean, well kept, and in a convenient location to a number of amenities. There is a restaurant next store in case you dont want to drive the 2 minutes into the historic town center for dinner. Communication was clear and everything was smooth. We would definitely stay again if we are back in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrice O.

Sep 1, 2020

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

Wonderful VRBO find!!

The rental was beautifully appointed and extremely clean. The location was central to all with a lovely restaurant right nearby. We enjoyed exploring the Ipswich/Essex area of the state. Occupants were myself(senior) and my 30's daughter. Though we live in MA, we had never spent time in this part of the state. Very quiet unit, full kitchen, and updated bathroom. Nothing more to ask for!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

TODD B., WILLOW STREET

Jul 15, 2022

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Very responsive host

Denise is very easy to communicate with and we appreciated her quick responses! Very noisy neighbors in upstairs unit was not great, but nothing can be done about inconsiderate people unfortunately.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Sep 14, 2024

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

Brief breath of sea air

Holly House is a remodeled Victorian house. My brother and I were looking for a place with two bedrooms, and we were very comfortable with the two spacious rooms we found. The living room is a good place to relax, and we appreciated the full kitchen where we could do some cooking. The gardens surrounding the house are very pretty. We were a bit concerned about the location along Linebrook Rd., but what traffic there was - Ipswich "rush hour" - didn't disturb us very much, and it was very quiet at night. Holly House is quite close to the town center and is well situated for reaching the beaches, walking trails, restaurants and shopping. We were pleased that a grocery store was nearby. We'd come back and would recommend the place to others.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri W.

Feb 20, 2023

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

Charming, clean, & wonderful location

Had business in Lynnfield, but didn't want to stay in a hotel. This lovely VRBO was well worth the 25-30 min. drive. It's a perfect location to explore, it was clean, had everything needed, and was absolutely charming. Will definitely stay here again if back in the area. Plan some time just to relax with your favorite beverage in the comfy den. While Hart House is a little out of my personal price range, I did have one of the best Old Fashioned ever at their Tavern bar (inside the same house at the restaurant). A local provided the tip, so I'm passing it along! So much to do so close to the home! Perfect combination!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Alison S.

Jun 21, 2023

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

Lovely house in a beautiful area

We loved our stay. The town of Ipswich is beautiful and the location of this lovely home is within an easy drive of Salem and Gloucester. The house is well equipped and decorated according to the age and style of the house. The shower was nice and powerful, which is always a plus. The only improvements in our opinions were that the mattresses could do with replacing. They were very soft. Also the couch seats in the living room could be replaced/refilled. These small things did not take away from out stay. Thank you so much

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Anne J.

Jul 16, 2023

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Nice Midweek Getaway

The house was charming. Lots of windows made it bright and cheery, but at least one window was left unlocked (ground floor). It was clean, but there were a good number of ants in the kitchen around the dishwasher. The 3 window air conditioners adequately cooled the place, in spite of the ghastly hot weather we had while there. The restaurant next door was closed when we visited, so no review on the food. It was close enough to our accommodations that noise probably would have been an issue had it been open so it was just as well. Parking was great, close to shopping.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Laura F.

Sep 30, 2023

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

Clean stay for wedding weekend

We stayed 5 nights for wedding festivities. Pros: exceptionally clean, well equipped, lovely landscape Cons: tired furnishings, odor in entry hall so we used back entrance, mattress uncomfortable, shower faucet failed and could not be shot off, toilet handle broke off in our hand, the glass shower door came off the track. The owners responded within a half hour to our call for help and had the plumbing was repaired same day but I think the whole thing could have been avoided if their cleaning crew reported the problems prior to our arrival. No reimbursement was offered for our inconvenience.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Joanne F.

Sep 11, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Wedding debacle

Rented first floor for a quiet weekend as we were in town for a family wedding and the unit above had been rented by bride of another wedding same weekend for them to get ready…10+ people were in the unit clopping about wedding photographer Make professionals in and out with mound music all day was terrible as we read it was not to be used for an event …..unacceptable as you should be vetting those that stay If not for that horrible day you would be receiving a nice review

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Debbie G.

Mar 18, 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

Oct 16, 2024

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

Excellent!

Amazing place! Amazing stay! Relaxing, sunny, quiet, clean, comfortable and cozy! Beautifully decorated and nicely stocked with everything we needed! The local area offered great restaurants, beautiful open spaces, farms - all minutes from Holly House!

Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Aug 14, 2024

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

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc R.

Jun 22, 2024

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Perfect spot to explore Boston history

We took our Nephew to the area because he is a huge history nut. The rental was perfect to get in and around Boston. We took the train in from Ipswhich which was super convenient. Highly recommend this rental.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

May 22, 2024

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

May visit

This is our 6th visit to this property.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie O.

Nov 20, 2023

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

We love Holly house

We stayed in the first floor apartment of Holly House this trip. It was so comfortable and homey. We love that it is right next door to the Harte House restaurant. Thank you Denise for this great stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen V.

Jul 6, 2023

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

Lovely Traditional Home

Great location to visit beaches, Newburyport and various museums. Nice apartment with comfortable beds and good sized rooms. Next door to the fabulous Hart House restaurant and close to downtown Ipswich. Denise was wonderful and checked on us during our stay to be sure we had all we needed. Beautiful backyard with grill and outdoor dining. Good for small family group.

Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2023

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