Historic Salem Oceanfront 2 Rm Apt

The Space

This charming apartment consists of a fully equipped kitchen, a good sized bedroom with a queen sized bed and an IKEA futon/chair that folds out into a single bed and a renovated bathroom with a heated floor. All bed linens and towels are provided as well as all cooking and eating equipment.

There is a flat screen TV with cable and also WiFi access.

One parking space available.

Salem offers many things to do and see, and not just in October. Here is a partial list of upcoming events in 2015. You can also visit the web sites for the Chamber of Commerce's Main Streets and Destination Salem Events as well as the City of Salem's website for more information.

2015
2/6 - 2/15 Salem So Sweet Chocolate and Ice Sculpture Festival
3/5 - 3/12 The Salem International Film Fest (all doc film festival)
3/15 - 3/19 & 3/22 - 3/ 26 Restaurant Week
4/26 Run/Walk For HAWC (Healing Abuse Working for Change)
5/1 - 5/3 Massachusetts Poetry Festival
6/20 North Shore Pride Parade
7/4 - Fourth Of July Horribles Parade
7/17 - 7/19 Salem Arts Festival
7/31 - 8/2? Maritime Festival (check dates)
7/31 - 8/9? Salem Heritage Days (check dates)
8/15 - 8/16 Salem Jazz & Soul Festival
8/22 - 8/23? Antique and Classic Boat Festival
10/1 -1 10/31 Halloween Haunted Happenings
11/8 - 11/12 & 11/15 - 11/19 Fall Restaurant Week
11/28- 1/1? Holiday Happenings- Tree Lighting, Santa Visit, Historic Salem Christmas House Tour, Holiday Walk, and New Year's Eve Events

Guest Access

The apartment has it's own private entrance. Guests are welcomed to sit out or enjoy a meal in the yard overlooking the water. Please note that there are large boulders abutting the sea wall, so young children must be well supervised.

Interaction with Guests

I greet my guests face to face prior to check-in, which sometimes means having them stop by my workplace which is about 1 mile from the house. I enjoy telling my guests about the apartment and about the many great activities in Salem and the surrounding areas.There are also many vacation brochures in the apartment.

I am available for more questions during their stay, but in general, I respect my guests privacy by not bothering them.

The Neighborhood

Located about 1.5 miles from downtown Salem, the house is situated in a quaint Victorian waterfront neighborhood. It's about a 30 minute walk or 5 minute drive to many historic sights and Halloween activities.

The Historic Salem Willows amusement area, one of the oldest in the country, is one block away. A fishing pier, game arcades, kiddie rides, kayak rentals, stand-up paddle board board rental, lots of great fast food including the best popcorn you'll ever taste are just some of the amenities the area has to offer. (Note that The Willows businesses are only open April-Nov)

There are also many beautiful places to walk in the Willows and Winter Island Park areas. Four neighborhood beaches are also within walking distance.

We are 2.4 miles from the commuter train station. Then a 25 minute train ride to Boston.

Getting around

The sightseeing trolley stops nearby from April-November. The trolley is good for one day of getting around Salem. It costs @$15 for one day unlimited hop on and off, and includes a tour.

Taxis are also readily available.

Many guests opt to walk the 1.5 miles to town.

The public transit station with buses and trains to Boston and trains to Rockport, Gloucester and Newburyport is 2.5 miles away. It's about a 25 minute train ride to Boston.

Other Things to Note

There numerous road a bike races throughout the year. Check the internet for more info