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Rustic Luxe FarmHouse a Few Miles To Crane Beach: deck &jacuzzi overlooking pond

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Exterior
5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly

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Essex, MA
  • Essex River
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Crane Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the area

Ipswich

With a stay at this farm stay, you'll be centrally located in Ipswich, within a 10-minute drive of Essex River and Ipswich Museum. .This family-friendly farm stay is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Wingaersheek Beach and 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from Good Harbor Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Wolf Hollow - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Essex River - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Castle Hill on the Crane Estate - 12 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Crane Beach - 13 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 21 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Ipswich Station - 8 min drive
  • Rowley Station - 18 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Marlin Grille - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Woodman's of Essex - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The James Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Zumi's Espresso & Ice Cream - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Riverview Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Rustic Luxe FarmHouse a Few Miles To Crane Beach: deck &jacuzzi overlooking pond

Magical first-period farmhouse circa 1686 near the sea and convenient to all Cape Ann has to offer! Perched among rolling green hills in the Essex countryside, this special retreat features outdoor amenities like an oversized deck with views of the pond that teems with wildlife year round, outdoor screened living room w/ TV, lg sofa, chairs and dining table situated near the glorious herb & flower gardens for your relaxation. Soak in the 8 person outdoor hot tub and taking in the natural beauty the property has to offer!!!

If dates are unavailable please check our SISTER PROPERTY in Rockport MA: https://www.vrbo.com/2589839?adultsCount=1&arrival=2022-06-08&departure=2022-06-11&unitId=3160224

Your entire party will have plenty of space to relax- with 4950 square feet, 5 bedrooms & 4 baths. Architectural details like wide pine floors, 7 fireplaces & original wood beams, mixed with modern amenities such as massive kitchen with soapstone counters, 6 burner wood stove & post and beam great room with fireplace and french doors to the deck. Also just installed central AC which most homes on North Shore do not have!!!!

A few miles from famous Crane Beach, minutes to downtown Essex & famous fried clams and 10 minutes to Manchester-by-the-Sea and Historic Ipswich. This home truly has charm unlike any other vacation property you have stayed in. Come relax, enjoy and BE OUR GUEST!!!!!

We also have a relationship w/an amazing local chef that can create a personalized dinner party/menu for your group. ABSOLUTELY spectacular experience and please tell her we sent you: Jamie Soucy jaimesoucy@gmail.com Inst: @jaimethinksaydo

***Typically we require a Friday and Saturday night stay and then you can add as many weeknights as you would like. This way the price for the home calculates properly. We do allow just weekday night stays but the price is higher than what the site will calculate. (typically 1000/nigh mid-week) Please email for specific rent for just weeknight but please understand the site will not calculate just weeknights properly. The rent when combined with 2 weekend nights (Friday and Saturday) will always calculate accurately though.

***Sorry no weddings or large parties are allowed at the house per town ordinance. Smaller parties or gatherings usually allowed but please detail your use of property before booking. thank you :)***
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a desk and a microwave.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a sauna and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this farm stay include barbecue grills and babysitting service.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Books
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Water sports equipment

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 40
Note from host: Town will not allow lger weddings or lger events
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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 C0161740920

Reviews

Rustic Luxe FarmHouse a Few Miles To Crane Beach: deck &jacuzzi overlooking pond Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a wonderful family reunion in this wonderful, spacious house!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janet M.

Family reunion

The pictures of this property, probably taken years ago, do not show the wear and tear it has undergone lately. The following list is to help the owner be aware and make his customers happier with a few changes and purchases.The kitchen especially shows this. Old dishes, pots and pans and disorganized utensils. Dishwasher falls forward when loaded. For future customers, dish towels should be replaced (Only 2 old ones were available), sponge was old and no replacements. The walkways outside had broken flat stones and dangerous to walk in and out. Many door screens were torn. Batteries to a fan and tvs needed replacing. Specific replacement batteries not available so we had to buy them. Stairway to master bedroom had no railing and made going up and down dangerous. Outdoor had broken chairs and cushions and swing chair covered in bird poop.The family enjoyed being together especially the large dining room table and the outdoor hot tub.Host was responsive to our needs but our overall sense was this property is not well taken care of especially considering the large fee.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightful Farmhouse in Essex

My husband and I hosted my brother and sister-in-law and their three teens over the Fourth of July holiday week. Our itinerary included college tours, a Red Sox game, fireworks, and local history. The Rustic Farmhouse in Essex was absolutely perfect for our group of seven. Here's why:1.) There was plenty of room for everyone - everyone had their own bedroom/bathroom2.) The property included plenty of space for softball, football, cornhole, and even frog catching (and releasing), and counting swallows nests3.) The house had everything - a washer/dryer, good internet, a closet full of boardgames, overstuffed furniture, and a great central air system4.) The kitchen and butler's pantry were well stocked and having two refrigerators was a god-send with teenagersWe had such an amazing week together - we can't recommend the farmhouse, its location, and its host enough! Thank you for the time of our lives!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful rental especially for a large family
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Late spring trip!

Rustic, rambly house perfect for spreading out or coming together! We didn’t get to spend as much time as we would like just sitting on the porch, but we did get to wander around, take our morning jogs, and late night cozy catch ups. Communication with the host/manager was perfect and prompt. Place was quite clean and picked up. It does have a pantry/service area as well as the large kitchen, so I could certainly see a good group event would be fun there!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Memories

I can't praise this property enough, inside and outside are spacious & beautiful!! We hosted my son's wedding rehearsal dinner here. The gardens, barn & pond made for great pictures. I also had a family gathering after the wedding. All enjoyed a tour of the home & commented on its size & décor & history. The home rambles on with enough room for big gatherings or alone time. It is well stocked, has great water pressure & very comfortable. The sun light filters through the windows more gloriously than the picture shows. Several times my grandsons were thrilled to see & hear horses clip-clop down the road! Playing hide & seek was almost dangerous with so many places to hide. Another favorite was the downstairs bathroom door. If you didn't close it completely, but let it slowly close on its own...it creaked & groaned as the best ghost sound! Jeremy was most accommodating, friendly & quick to respond. I told he I would probably cry when I had to leave, and I did. You we fall in love with this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Salem 2024

Great place away from all the hustle but close enough to get to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house, beautiful property

Beautiful rambling house on lovely property offered plenty of space for extended family gathering. Large open kitchen with huge counter, two refrigerators and pantry made wonderful common area. Whole group snuggled on sofas in living room for movie night. Four adult couples and four young children slept comfortably. Kids loved playing on swingset in big yard. An idyllic weekend stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

hilary L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Spacious Home

This property is a beautiful and spacious home with plenty of different spaces for people to spend time. The outside spaces are also incredibly pleasant. The bedrooms are spread out, so it afforded privacy and quiet. We used the huge master bedroom for our daughter and her bridesmaids to get ready on the day of her wedding, and was perfect for that. There were a couple of things that were a bit frustrating. Given that this house is in the luxury category of rental properties, I did not expect the following issues which were present: we blew a fuse after using a hair dryer (one provided by the home) for about one minute. We then had to hunt down the fuse box and deal with that as we were trying to get ready for a rehearsal dinner. There were several windows that did not have screens, so the bugs got in. Some of the windows without screens were on the second floor, which would have been worrisome if we had had young children with us. We ran out of toilet paper and were told that in the house instructions, it said that there are 2 rolls provided for each bathroom. For the amount we were paying, I did not expect that we would have to purchase toilet paper. We could not figure out how to use the master bedroom shower and the property manager acknowledged that it wasn't straightforward to use- there should have been instructions. The property manager was very responsive but I have never had to contact a host as often as I did contact him.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Wedding

Such a beautiful home. Lots of space for all of us. We enjoyed out stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby W.

Liked: Cleanliness

GLOWING REVIEW. Amazing rental!!!

I cannot praise this property enough. The pictures alone do not do it justice- this place was a dream!!! We stayed here to celebrate my sister’s bachelorette weekend. We wanted a spacious place to have “low-key” nights in, and spend our daytime adventures in Salem and local wineries. This place exceeded our expectations beyond belief. We absolutely adored the house and the property- we were so sad to leave by the end of our trip. Jeremy (the amazing host) was awesome. He was prompt, responsive and helpful. Everything from check-in to check-out was simple and easy. He made our stay that much better! Do NOT hesitate to book this home. The house is fully stocked with renters in mind. It is clear that the owners want guests to feel at home and enjoy their stay. The accommodations were perfect, the home is full of charm, and the stunning property was an absolute dream. The sunroom was my personal favorite place in the home- I spent most of my mornings and nights sitting out there, enjoying the view and the cozy seating. From the inside out, this place is perfect. I cannot emphasize enough that this rental property is amazing and deserves a GLOWING review. I hope to find myself back in the area just to stay here again. Do not hesitate to book- you will fall in love with this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna H., Riverside, Connecticut

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Wedding Weekend

This house was amazing! We had plenty of room for eight adults to cook together in the spacious kitchen and spread out to relax in the great room, the sitting room, the screened-in porch, and the deck. The location was perfect to get to all our family events, and Jeremy could not have been more responsive!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emme R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous rustic property!

The property felt rustic and historical and the location was easy enough to navigate into town for items and get back quickly. It felt like a retreat home. The outdoors was like a wild garden, colorful and fragrant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Weekend Away

We had a really nice multi-generational weekend at the house. It is as advertised - a beautiful old farmhouse that has been updated to include a large, well-stocked kitchen, nice bathrooms (one for each bedroom, which was awesome), and absolutely gorgeous grounds for roaming. Every room is attractive and interesting. The bones of the house are from the late 1600s, so there are many cool exposed beams and large fireplaces. It's been furnished in a mix of modern and antique-looking pieces that are comfortable (so many great overstuffed couches) and attractively designed. There is lots of space to spread out, and a fabulous butler's pantry with a second refrigerator and great coffee setup. Everyone in our party from age 2-81 was charmed by the house and thought it was very comfortable. It's also in a beautiful farm-y neighborhood for walking, relaxing on the deck, and enjoying the hummingbirds at the feeder. We found it very easy to get to Crane's Beach (reserve your parking spot ahead of time!) and Essex in just a few minutes. The host recommended Down River Ice Cream, and we second the recommendation! (but if you go at dusk, bring your bug spray as it is right on a marsh). Overall a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory S.

Liked: Cleanliness

HEAVEN

Stunning. Easily the best property our family has ever stayed at. The photos do not do it justice. Book it ASAP. You will not regret it. Such a peaceful environment. Plenty of space for a large group and every time you would walk around the house you’d find another thing to love. Couldn’t ask for a better experience!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pasquale C., Newton, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding weekend

The property was as advertised We rented the house because my daughters wedding venue was just 10 mins away and the house had plenty of room for our entire family to get ready. The house was very comfortable and convenient to restaurants and to the town center. I highly recommend it for large family gatherings
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

lovely rustic home

we had an awesome time in this quaint but large house! great for large groups of people, it was so much fun hosting indoors and in the outdoor spaces. only downside is that all of the bathrooms are connected to bedrooms and the doors/locks do not always work. but would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alisha V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot for a friend reunion!

The house and property were the perfect location for our north shore friend reunion. Lots of space in a beautiful setting!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing House!

If you are looking for a house in the Ipswich, Essex, Gloucester area for a larger group, book this one! Tons of space downstairs, outside patio, big kitchen, lots of tables and it's in a location that is close to everything in the area, a short 10-25 minutes. Photos you see on the listing are what you see when you arrive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaylyn H., Winthrop, Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

Jeremy was so easy to communicate with, responded quickly and was incredibly gracious. The property was perfect for our extended family and we are already talking about wanting to return next year! Thank you so much for wonderful memories :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family stay

We had 9 guests staying at the property including young children and aging grandparents. The main areas of the house and exterior are amazing and really served our family well. The updated kitchen, great common areas, screened porch and deck are all you could hope for. A large tree offers generous shade on the porch for a good part of the day. There were some nice bonuses in the house including a Sonos sound system and a dedicated play area for small kids. There were a good amount of toys and games available. As mentioned in other reviews, there are some accessibility issues for older guests, which we were able to work around without a major issue. A single first floor bedroom doubles as an office with a futon bed which may not work for everyone. Another bedroom area in the older part of the house does not have a door. Jeremey was very easy to communicate with and responded immediately to any questions that we had. Overall, I would give the common areas a 5+ but the bedrooms areas a lower rating, especially at the price point of this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer family vacation- Week in Essex

This is a wonderful property for a large group. We had 10 extended family members ranging from 16 to 86, and we had a wonderful, relaxing time. We did not use the hot tub as it was just too hot this week. However the house was fully air conditioned- multiple zones that made it comfortable. The home is very close - 10 minutes to the Crane Estate and Crane Beach and we had a lovely time visiting both. You are also about 20-25 minutes to Rockport, Gloucester and Salem. , and 5-10 minutes from downtown Essex and downtown Ipswich. Had dinners out a few times at local restaurants and sampled a few of the. Ice cream places nearby. We had a wonder whale watch excursion with Cape Ann Whale watch too - many whales and dolphins. One thing guests should be aware of is that parts of this home dates back to the 1600s and as such some of the transitions between rooms are not even. So it could be a challenge for anyone with mobility issues. Also Main bedroom which is stunning, has a staircase that does not have railings. Again, need to be agile. We had one issue with one of the sinks that would not drain properly in one of the guest bathrooms, and the host Jeremy addressed it right away. He was accessible via text and extremely responsive. It was a wonderful vacation, and we had plenty of space for all. It is a beautiful property and as beautiful as the photos.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022