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Ipswich Riverfront Lodge / Horse Friendly Barn+Paddocks / Kayak+Canoe/ Sleeps 10

Waterfront lodge offers nature immersion with a crackling firepit setting, just minutes from Cape Ann's hidden gems and Crane Beach

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The Ipswich River Lodge blends rustic style with modern comfort in a secluded setting. Guests gather by the firepit or visit nearby Crane Beach and downtown Ipswich. The lodge offers free WiFi, babysitting, horse paddocks, and water equipment for river exploration.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Located in Ipswich, this lodge is on the waterfront. Ipswich Museum and Wenham Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Old Town Hill and Coolidge Reservation. Essex Shipbuilding Museum and Long Hill are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as kayaking. Visit our Ipswich travel guide
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Ipswich, MA

What's nearby

  • Ipswich Museum showing a house
    Ipswich Museum
    2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
    Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
    12 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Boston's Zakim Bridge
    TD Garden
    41 min drive - 51.6 km
  • Ipswich River
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Choate Bridge
    2 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Ipswich Station
    4 min drive
  • Rowley Station
    22 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Farm Bar and Grille
    9 min drive
  • Cumberland Farms
    4 min drive
  • True North Ale Company
    13 min walk
  • 1640 Hart House
    5 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    4 min drive

About this property

Ipswich Riverfront Lodge / Horse Friendly Barn+Paddocks / Kayak+Canoe/ Sleeps 10

Lodge on the waterfront
You can look forward to a firepit, laundry facilities and babysitting service at Ipswich Riverfront Lodge / Horse Friendly Barn+Paddocks / Kayak+Canoe/ Sleeps 10. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Outdoor furniture, barbecues and books
  • Smoke-free property, games and beach towels
Room features
All guest rooms at Ipswich Riverfront Lodge / Horse Friendly Barn+Paddocks / Kayak+Canoe/ Sleeps 10 have thoughtful touches, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Children's books and travel cots
  • 2.5 bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Kayak

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Rules

Quiet hours are from 10pm-8am. $500 fine will apply for excessive noise during these hours.
Damage Protection we have included a $28 charge in your total quote that covers your purchase of $1500 of "all risk" coverage on the property.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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 C0469811440

Frequently asked questions

Is Ipswich Riverfront Lodge / Horse Friendly Barn+Paddocks / Kayak+Canoe/ Sleeps 10 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ipswich Riverfront Lodge / Horse Friendly Barn+Paddocks / Kayak+Canoe/ Sleeps 10?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ipswich Riverfront Lodge / Horse Friendly Barn+Paddocks / Kayak+Canoe/ Sleeps 10?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ipswich Riverfront Lodge / Horse Friendly Barn+Paddocks / Kayak+Canoe/ Sleeps 10?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ipswich Riverfront Lodge / Horse Friendly Barn+Paddocks / Kayak+Canoe/ Sleeps 10 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this lodge is within 1 mile (2 km) of Ipswich River and Ipswich Museum. Choate Bridge is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away. Ipswich Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Ipswich Riverfront Lodge / Horse Friendly Barn+Paddocks / Kayak+Canoe/ Sleeps 10 Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We will be back, this house was absolutely fantastic! Under 2 miles from Ipswich train station. Lots of room to spread out and the scenery was gorgeous!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

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

Thank you so much for a wonderful stay!

We loved our stay! We used the property for a corporate offsite and there was plenty of room for everyone. We really enjoyed the view from the living room especially.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Great property for family reunion

Beautiful location, comfortable accommodations. Just loved this place. My kids want me to buy it!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

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

Very Secluded Farm House

What a great place! It’s nestled at the end of a long driveway and opens up to an enjoyable area on the water and in the woods. Very private - yet several small towns within a short drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

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

Celebration of life event

Excellent space for a varied group of friends and family at a difficult time. Comfortable accommodations and places to gather for support. Beautiful area and house
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

glenn h.

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

Family wedding

Idyllic setting. Perfect for us "out-of-towners" here for a wedding. Enjoyed canoeing, hiking, dining, barbecue during down time. Lots of space to spread out in the house for those needing to work remotely for a time.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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

Peaceful Retreat

The house was very picturesque and perfect for gathering with family. We didn't' need anything other than our clothes and some food to make it feel like home. We would absolutely recommend this house and hope to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Ipswich

The lodge was just a described. Very comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. Being along the river was a pleasant surprise and the large windows offered great views of the ducks and geese. A few turkeys visited as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander C.

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

Beautiful if buggy

Magnificent house overlooking peaceful bend in Ipswich River. 2 LRs, 2 DRs, lovely kitchen, and peaceful patio. But be inside before sunset or be well covered. There are some hungry mosquitoes!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

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

Ipswich River House

This property was part of a historical estate, which was interesting to learn of while walking the property. It is now a 7 acre parcel, with a barn, overlooking the river. It was very nice to unplug here, and be surrounded by nature. If you enjoy canoeing, walking through the woods, and sitting out on a patio with a firepit, this is the place to be. There were many deer sightings, and plenty of birds to see. It is down a long drive, so very peaceful, but town for conveniences are very close by. We were here for a family reunion and 90th birthday celebration. There are stairs for all of the bedrooms, if that is a consideration for your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Simply Incredible

The house, the property and the Rachel (the host) were all incredible. The house itself was beautiful and had plenty of room for my party of 9. I loved the creeking wooden floors and doors in the home and the views to the outside were amazing. The host provided numerous videos of where things were located and how to work them appropriately. She was available for questions and was quick to respond to our concerns. The property has beautiful trails and this time of year, the ambience is so peaceful as the leaves are changing colors. This was an extraordinary place to stay over the weekend. I do plan to come back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

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

Great spot for relaxing and touring the area

We used the property as a base for exploring the area with family members a group of 6. Everyone had lots of space. There was even a nice private work area for some video calls I needed for some business meetings. Internet was very reliable. Kitchen is very well equipped and having the bbq on the patio area was great for dinners. The patio was a peaceful place for drinks or coffee in the morning. The surrounding are more than peaceful you would never know you were close to any town or city. Host was great to check in with us to make sure everything was to our liking. Instructions for the property were very clear and straightforward. This a great spot for anyone looking for just a peaceful getaway or as a base for some exploring of the area. We would definitely rent it again if the opportunity arises.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay M.

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

Ipswich Farmhouse

Wonderful property we used while in town for wedding events over long weekend. Accommodated our 8 adults and 1 infant perfectly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location and great overall experince in this beautiful home- We especially enjoyed the kayaks ! thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as advertised. Very smooth & prompt communication/response. Stunning setting on the Ipswich River. Well equipped and clean. Loved the comfy beds
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Diane A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025