Waterfront Ipswich Escape: 2 Miles to Crane Beach!
About this cottage rental
Your next Massachusetts getaway begins at this private cottage in Ipswich! Situated on Rantoul Pond, just 2 miles from Crane Beach, this 2-bedroom, 3-bath vacation rental is perfect for a family retreat in the Bay State. In addition to a fantastic location, this home boasts 2,400 square feet of beautifully-appointed living space inside and an expansive deck outside with great views of the pond. Return from a day at the beach to unwind on the deck or cozy up by the fireplace! -- THE PROPERTY -- ** Please note this property has a 7-night minimum stay ** Massachusetts Tax ID: C0035771440 Bedroom 1: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Additional Sleeping: Foldable Queen Foam Mattress Welcome to your new home-away-from-home, where you’ll find hardwood flooring throughout and a spacious great room featuring cathedral ceilings with exposed beams. On brisk evenings, light a fire in the fireplace to get the chill out of the air and curl up with a good book on the couch in the great room. Anyone in the mood for a movie can head into the den to watch a family-friendly flick on the flat-screen TV or catch up on their favorite TV shows. This home also offers free wireless internet access for all of your entertainment needs. Make your way into the fully equipped kitchen when bellies start to rumble and whip up a feast for your whole crew. An expansive wooden dining table in the great room is the perfect place to enjoy all of your home-cooked meals. Retreat to one of the 2 bedrooms when it’s time to call it a night! Both bedrooms offer en-suite bathrooms ensuring everyone can wake up and get ready with ease each morning. The best place to start your day is out on the deck, breathing in fresh air and taking in the beautiful sights of the property and Rantoul Pond. Who knows, you may even spot some local wildlife! -- THE LOCATION -- Whether you’re visiting Ipswich to lay out on the beach, see historical sites, or spend some time in the great outdoors, you’ll find that this cottage is in the ideal location! When you’re not cooking for yourself, drive 9 minutes to downtown for a variety of tasty dining options including the Ipswich Clambake Co and Choate Bridge Restaurant. Put on your swimsuit, pack up a picnic, and take a 2-mile drive down to Crane Beach - Ipswich’s most popular sandy beach. The adults will enjoy laying out and catching some rays while the kids build sandcastles. For more fun on the coast, be sure to check out Plum Island! Don’t miss out on taking a tour of Castle Hill, an English-style mansion that sits on 165 acres of beautifully manicured grounds that slopes down towards the shore. The best part? The historic estate is just over 2 miles from your front door. If you’re up for a history lesson (and potentially a scare), take a 15-mile drive down to Salem to learn all about the Salem Witch Trials! -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: You may encounter wildlife due to the property's rural location - NOTE: While this property requires a half-step for access, interior stairs are required to access bedroom 2
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
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Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(11 Reviews)
5.0
Such a lovely home right on a beautiful pond located in the forest/woods of Ipswich. Beautiful property, well maintained and friendly owners. Would definitely return!
1.0
We arrived July 18, 2023 departed July 30, 2023
From the time we arrived we were dissatisfied. The home was filthy. I called the owner Whitney Hatch, told him that the frig was filled with expired food. He sent his son Hudson to remove everything from the frig , however I was left to clean the dirty frig, do 3 dishwasher loads of dishes,
Glasses, cups everything was dirty. The stove was filthy!!
The windows were dirty, the entire house was dirty the floors , the rugs had stains. The outside fence was broken and hanging needs so many repairs. The worst part of this terrible experience was dealing with the owner , Whitney Hatch. We texted a number of times, and he always had an excuse of why things were not up to par. I explained to him that VRBO have standards that he needs to follow and he certainly was not doing that. Funny, the Hatch family of Ipswich are such activist in the community about land, you would they need to raise their standard in preparing a house properly to rent it out. So that family’s get their moneys worth thinking they are going to have a vacation.
Not for me, it took me a week to clean everything so that we could use this property. Totally Unexceptable Mr. Hatch and family. I have rented many Vrbo and ever walked into something like this. It is of my opinion that this property should be shut down to renting until it is brought up to standard. The Carkonen Family
5.0
Very quiet getaway from the everyday city life. Wonderful community of small businesses. The heart and soul cafe in Ipswich is a must breakfast destination.
5.0
I loved this place so much. When we first arrived at the property, we thought we might be at the wrong place; tucked away on a private hillside overlooking a pond, it's even lovelier and more picturesque than the listing photos. The house itself is artfully designed, with a smart layout and beautiful finishes. Each bedroom (there are really three, though one is set up as a den) has a private bathroom. The rooms are positioned far apart from one another, which is ideal for privacy and solitude. The house is stocked with everything you could need. The showers had great water pressure, and steamy hot water (a minor detail, I know, but I always appreciate it). The hosts were kind and very helpful. I suppose the only drawback of this place is its (lack of) proximity to town. It's super close to Crane Beach, which is precisely why we booked it. But it takes a good 15-20 minutes to get to a grocery store. We didn't mind this in the least, but I could see it being an inconvenience to some. Overall, I would recommend this place 100 times over. We hope to be back next summer.
5.0
Beautiful cottage with a great view
The cottage was well cared for and had plenty of room to spread out. We loved sitting on the screen porch that overlooked the pond, listening to the birds. The location was convenient to beaches and other activities. Our host was friendly, welcoming, and accommodating.
5.0
One of my favorite vacation rentals of all time
I loved this place so much. When we first arrived at the property, we thought we might be at the wrong place; tucked away on a private hillside overlooking a pond, it's even lovelier and more picturesque than the listing photos. The house itself is artfully designed, with a smart layout and beautiful finishes. Each bedroom (there are really three, though one is set up as a den) has a private bathroom. The rooms are positioned far apart from one another, which is ideal for privacy and solitude. The house is stocked with everything you could need. The showers had great water pressure, and steamy hot water (a minor detail, I know, but I always appreciate it). The hosts were kind and very helpful. I suppose the only drawback of this place is its (lack of) proximity to town. It's super close to Crane Beach, which is precisely why we booked it. But it takes a good 15-20 minutes to get to a grocery store. We didn't mind this in the least, but I could see it being an inconvenience to some. Overall, I would recommend this place 100 times over. We hope to be back next summer.
5.0
Secluded private vacation home
The house was beautiful, clean & comfortable. Host was available for questions or concerns. Surroundings were filled with wildlife! Theere was swan family & a pair of cranes that came for daily visits. Quiet, peaceful & relaxing... Fill with family & friends for a GREAT VACATION! The bug season had just begun so bring spray & candles, Mother Nature rules at this house. ENJOY
5.0
The house is lovely in a beautiful setting. It’s also really well located-lots to do within a 40 minute drive.
2.0
The property is nice enough, somewhat difficult to find as it is down a long dirt road. The biggest issue we had was the poor quality of the beds and linens. There are 2 twin beds in what should be the master suite and a queen bed upstairs. The twins were very springy and sagged a lot. The queen as extremely firm and unpleasant. For the rates that are charged I was expecting higher quality bedding. The towels were also of low quality and very stiff. I would recommend looking elsewhere.
5.0
Great stay
The house is lovely in a beautiful setting. It’s also really well located-lots to do within a 40 minute drive.
2.0
Bedding is Important
The property is nice enough, somewhat difficult to find as it is down a long dirt road. The biggest issue we had was the poor quality of the beds and linens. There are 2 twin beds in what should be the master suite and a queen bed upstairs. The twins were very springy and sagged a lot. The queen as extremely firm and unpleasant. For the rates that are charged I was expecting higher quality bedding. The towels were also of low quality and very stiff. I would recommend looking elsewhere.
5.0
Harvest Moon over the Lake was icing on the cake
Such a beautiful, comfortable house in a serene and lovely setting, two miles from Crane Beach, is a perfect escape from the city. The host is extremely responsive. Swans on the lake make it picture book beautiful.
5.0
The house and location were spectacular and the host was very helpful and accommodating, even letting us borrow his canoe to explore the pond. Close to Crane Beach and completely quiet and tranquil.
5.0
beautiful and relaxing
The house and location were spectacular and the host was very helpful and accommodating, even letting us borrow his canoe to explore the pond. Close to Crane Beach and completely quiet and tranquil.
5.0
As we could not go to Paris to celebrate a milestone birthday/anniversary year, we drove to Ipswich in the year of COVID-19. This perfectly beautiful, peaceful sun-filled home on a pond with swans and egrets was lovely. Our hosts were delightful, left great instructions, and wood for the fireplace for the unusually cool evenings. We had a guided kayak tour in Fox Creek with the Trustees of the Reservation staff and delicious take out dinner from Ithikas. It is a very unusual and special setting one hour from Boston.
5.0
Perfectly beautiful tranquil retreat
As we could not go to Paris to celebrate a milestone birthday/anniversary year, we drove to Ipswich in the year of COVID-19. This perfectly beautiful, peaceful sun-filled home on a pond with swans and egrets was lovely. Our hosts were delightful, left great instructions, and wood for the fireplace for the unusually cool evenings. We had a guided kayak tour in Fox Creek with the Trustees of the Reservation staff and delicious take out dinner from Ithikas. It is a very unusual and special setting one hour from Boston.
5.0
Comfortable gracious home
A beautiful house tucked into an idyllIc setting. Located 5 minutes from spectacular Crane Beach. The hosts are generous, gracious and wonderfully accommodating. A real pleasure to work with. This guest house is on a handsome estate with complete privacy. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a quality experience.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Essex?
The average price for a rental in Essex is R 5,515 per night. This rental is R 1,013 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Waterfront Ipswich Escape: 2 Miles to Crane Beach!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Waterfront Ipswich Escape: 2 Miles to Crane Beach! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Waterfront Ipswich Escape: 2 Miles to Crane Beach!?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.