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In the heart of Essex, this apartment offers a charming stay across from the Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum. Steps away from fine dining at Woodsman's and local shopping at Sea Meadow, guests can unwind in common yard space.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Relaxing Rivers Edge Main Street Retreat

  • Apartment located in the heart of Essex directly across from the Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum. Enjoy this private first floor apartment in a owner occupied home with common yard space. Just steps away from many of Essex’s finest restaurants including Woodsman’s where the fried clam was invented. Essex is also known for its great antiquing, don’t forget to stop into Sea Meadow for local gifts and treasures.***UPDATE June 2026- we unexpectedly adopted a puppy. Her name is Penny she’s a sweet girl. Although we don’t allow dogs, Penny does not go downstairs for people that have allergies. Our yard is shared so if you are a dog person please say hello and if you are not just let me know and we will make sure to stay out of the yard.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Recycling

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Please put all wet towels in the white plastic laundry bin in the master bathroom.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

6/2026 update we adopted a puppy, Penny! Please let us know if you’re not a dog person.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 C0370830920

About the area

Located in Essex, this apartment is in the city centre and on a river. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Salem Witch Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wingaersheek Beach and Good Harbor Beach. Essex Shipbuilding Museum and Cogswell's Grant are also worth visiting. With kayaking and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Essex travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A rocky shoreline with large boulders and calm water.
    Wingaersheek Beach
    14 min drive - 12.5 km
  • A beach with a lifeguard tower, waves, and a large house with a tower on a rocky shore.
    Good Harbor Beach
    17 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Essex Shipbuilding Museum
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Essex River
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cogswell's Grant
    16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • West Gloucester Station
    7 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Farm Bar and Grille
    3 min drive
  • True North Ale Company
    7 min drive
  • Woodman's of Essex
    5 min walk
  • Kim Gregory | Pure Pastry
    11 min drive
  • Blue Marlin Grille
    18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing Rivers Edge Main Street Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Relaxing Rivers Edge Main Street Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Rivers Edge Main Street Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Rivers Edge Main Street Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Rivers Edge Main Street Retreat located?

Located in the heart of Essex, this apartment building is steps away from Essex Shipbuilding Museum and Essex River. Cogswell's Grant is 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

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Relaxing Rivers Edge Main Street Retreat Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place! Very cozy and comfortable. Location is perfect for exploring the small coastal towns near by or a little further out (Boston, Portsmouth). The town itself has amazing places to eat! Hope to stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place to stay! We love Essex and this was perfect. Right in the heart of everything. So clean, comfortable and cutely decorated. Loved the outside area & seating. Bree & Dan were great and very informative about the area. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Moreno F.

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

Great place for two couples- Everything you need

Extremely clean, comfortable, highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

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

Beautiful Home

Property was very comfortable and clean. Owners were very nice. Loved the outdoor area where I ate dinner each night and looked at the water and boats and people going by. A nice retreat.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and clean. The location was remote and peaceful. The only downside was the street noise at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

What a wonderful place to stay. Clean, close to everything in Essex and easy to find. Hosts were very Friendly and made sure we felt at home. Will be staying again come the fall. Thank you for a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jane r.

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

Relaxing Rivers Edge Retreat

Beautiful historuc home located on Main St. Easily walk to local businesses. Centrally located to Gloucester, Salem ,Ispwich and Crane Beach. Loved 😍
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was all rather perfect and quite frankly, well above the expectation. Not that the expectation was low but this facility was so much higher. The location was perfect and accessible to the sites we wanted to see. The host was most gracious and willing to assist in any way.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

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

In town with friends

Ideal location to see friends in Essex and Boston suburbs Comfortable (even in hot weather!) and well equipped
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline G.

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

Absolutely Fabulous

My daughter and I were in town for my son’s wedding and we only stayed two nights, but I cannot say enough positive things about the location about BreeAnn about the accommodations. Everything was top notch. The best Vrbo experience I have had.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Sanctuary in Essex

This rental was billed as a sanctuary and it delivered! Bree and Dan could not have been more accommodating and the location is spectacular. 5 stars!
Stayed 29 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

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

Best Stay!!

We had an amazing stay at this home! Easy access, home was clean and easy to get to! The host was absolutely amazing! I would stay here over & over again. Im not a big fan of staying in someone's home but they exceeded my expectations. Thank you so much Breeann!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teri R.

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

Super clean and spacious!

We really enjoyed our stay in Essex and Bree and Dan were great hosts. The apartment is really large, with enough room for us to spread out. We enjoyed eating on the patio outside, the cookware was the best of any VRBO we’ve stayed at, and once we learned the trick- the shower pressure was amazing too! Gloucester, Salem and Boston are easy to get to, and there were great restaurants and a brewery in easy walking distance. Bree and Dan welcomed us as guests.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MomPop C.

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

Location location location

It was great! Location was perfect and walkable to many restaurants. The apartment was very comfortable and the owners were so nice and great to deal with. The little touches they did were perfect like coffee, cream for coffee, bottled water and snacks. And odds and ends we might have forgotten like toothpaste, soap etc. they even had a binder of local restaurants and things, to check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Alyssa’s Birthday weekend

We came in for my friend’a birthday and head to Salem during the day. We found this adorable and perfect New England style home right on the edge of the river. Every morning was a pretty view of the water and marina. Cute backyard, clean and comfortable on the inside, with plenty of room for all 4 of us. We had a really nice time at River’s Edge and want to come back soon! We loved that it’s a walk to the restaurants in town as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Nice!

Perfect home for sisters weekend! Plenty of space. Wonderful area, 30 minutes to Salem , less than an hour to Boston. Host had extras upon our arrival. No issues with communicating with host.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Fun with Friends

Very close to Salem. We thought the town was very Quaint and felt that this was a town rich in history. The house had a great view of the shipyard Muesum and water. The hosts were wonderful and answered all our questions. Loved the touch of coffee and half and half, M&M's and water in the refrigerator..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Perfect home base for trip to the north shore

My husband and I had a fantastic stay in Essex at Bree and Dan’s place! First off, Bree and Dan were super responsive, helpful, hospitable, and warm - they gave us great recommendations for things to do in the area. Their place is perfectly situated in the middle of everything Essex has to offer - walking distance to restaurants, coffee shops, ice cream (very important), shopping & antiquing, museums, brewery, natural beauty, etc. The home has views of the river, is spacious and clean, and has amazing New England charm. The outdoor space is lovely. All in all, we had a perfect visit to Essex thanks to Bree and Dan! Thanks so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bette L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great walkable spot in the middle of Essex
VRBO is white building right across from boat landing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly B.

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

Beautiful place

It was a beautiful home, i would definitely stay there again, it was a great little town, and the host was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret E.

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

Fun in Essex

Lovely property. Great outdoor space and close to lots of restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying there and hope to stay there again next year. It’s a lovely place. Could use a few more books that aren’t cookbooks.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia S.

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

New England Charm

Loved the hospitality of the owners and the location. Great walking to delicious sea food and good central location to access adjacent towns and beaches. Fun outdoor yard area to hang with family and enjoy the local charm. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed staying here. Short drive to Salem. Suited us perfectly as 2 friends traveling together. We each had our own rooms which are on opposite ends of the house. Quiet safe neighborhood. We are at The James, able to walk there easily. Host was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The local history is really cool. Ship builders museum is right across the street. Owners were amazing with communication and they did so much to make sure our stay was special. The place was clean, everything worked and we had everything we needed and more!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022