Ipswich Cottage: Beautiful Views, 5 Mins to Beach

Reviews

• House was great!

  4/5

  The house was as the pics showed. Wish there were a few more amenities like a micro, toaster and ac in the living room. Owner was great, so close to the beach, view was beautiful and I had a great time!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Not a comfortable stay

  1/5

  This house is not made for stays in the summer. There are two small window a/c units in the bedrooms with queen beds that you have to keep running constantly in order to be able to sleep at night. The rest of the house is too hot to be in for more than a few minutes, including the living room, kitchen, and other bedrooms. The kitchen has a problem with ants (even found some in the refrigerator!) and felt very unclean. Basic supplies were not provided- we had to ask for toilet paper when we arrived. The living room, as mentioned, was terribly hot and the couch smelled like urine. We washed all the slipcovers but couldn’t get rid of the smell. The upstairs bathroom doesn’t have a shower and the tub leaked into the downstairs so I’m guessing it won’t be operable for awhile either, leaving one small shower and a tub in the downstairs bathroom for all to share. Finally, the owner won’t let you park near the cottage, forcing you to schlep your luggage across a hot, uneven lawn to get to the cottage. I can’t imagine what this would be like in the snow. It’s clear the owner isn’t interested in giving guests a nice Ipswich experience or putting any care into the cottage’s upkeep.

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Jeanette, thank you for your detailed review. We're sorry that your experience didn't meet your expectations. The homeowner wanted to address some of the concerns you mentioned:
  - We apologize for the issue with the couch. Unfortunately, a previous guest brought pets against our policy, and we were unaware of the damage until your review. We've since removed and thoroughly cleaned the couch and carpet.
  - We're addressing the ant problem immediately and have scheduled an exterminator to resolve the issue.
  - Regarding the heat, we acknowledge that our cottage is not equipped with central AC, and the window units may not have been sufficient during the hot and humid weather. We're considering adjusting our rental availability during the peak of summer to ensure a more comfortable stay.
  - We did inform you that parking is allowed in the back driveway near the cottage, and we're sorry if there was any confusion regarding this.
  Thank you again for your feedback. It helps us make improvements for future guests.

• Mild, mildew, rat poisoning

  1/5

  Mold, mildew, and rat poisoning. When I emailed Evolve/Vrbo with pictures and complaint they didn’t even bother to get back to me

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Perfect!

  5/5

  The cottage was a perfect place for my family and I to stay while visiting New England! Chris was very easy to communicate with and gave outstanding recommendations on places to go and see. The cottage is older, with some history, just like the surrounding areas. After battling the traffic in Boston and Salem, we loved the ability to come back to our private cottage on the hill and just relax. We enjoyed the stay and area and will definitely be back again.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Marvelous old farmhouse, amazing view

  4/5

  Charming old farmhouse with miles of views across The Great Marsh. Beautiful neighborhood and area. Very worthwhile visit. Our host was very attentive and accommodating.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo