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Harborside House, Marblehead

3 Star Bed and Breakfast
23 Gregory Street, Marblehead, Massachusetts, United States Show Map Show Availability
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Harborside House
Harborside House offers gracious accommodations and warm hospitality in a great location. This handsome 1850 home in the historic district overlooks picturesque Marblehead Harbor. Guests enjoy water views from its wood-paneled parlor, period dining room and summer breakfast porch. Two well-appointed guestrooms feature antique furnishings and period wallpaper.
Only a short walk from Harborside House are antique shops, art galleries, shops of local craftsmen as well as a variety of dining choices to suit every taste bud and budget.
A great location and gracious accommodations are only part of the Harborside House story. Hostess Susan Livingston offers caring and friendly hospitality. Owner of this home since 1964, she began welcoming bed and breakfast guests in 1985. She is happy to share her knowledge of the area and its history. Mother of three grown children and Nana to two grandchildren, Susan is a recently retired bridal dressmaker and calligraphist. Recreationally, she is a nationally ranked Masters swimmer and tandem cyclist.
Rooms & Rates:

Room Rates (From) Singles: $95 Doubles: $95 Twins: $95

Get rates for your visit or have us answer any questions by emailing Harborside House direct using the form on the left. They will get back to you promptly with rates and availability for your stay in Marblehead and answers to any questions you might have.

Hotel Facilities:
    General:
  • Parking Available -
  • Wifi / Internet Available -
    In Room:
  • No Smoking Rooms Available -
    Leisure:
  • Golf Nearby -
Useful Info:

THE BEST OF MARBLEHEAD *.............
*according to the humble opinion of your hostess
SCENIC VIEWS:
In OLD TOWN
• Crocker Park
• Fort Sewall
• Burial Hill/Redd’s Pond
• Marine Corps Park
On MARBLEHEAD NECK
• Lighthouse Point (Chandler Hovey Park)
• Castle Rock

“OLDE TOWN” atmosphere: State Street Landing (next to the Landing Restaurant)

HISTORIC AREA: Walk up Tucker Street from Hooper Street into Lookout Court. Follow public way( small steep path) down to Lee Street

HISTORIC HOUSE TOUR: Lee Mansion(closed Monday & Oct-May_)
House of Seven Gables (Salem)
BEACH: Grace Oliver’s(Peaches Point) rocky but scenic
Gashouse Beach(walk out to Gerry Island at low tide)
Devereux Beach (fee)
ANTIQUES: Sack’s( corner of Front and State Streets

ART GALLERY: Arnould’s(Washington Street)

CUSTOM JEWELRY: Tory’s (Washington Street) Fred Finkel (2 Darling St.)
Bruce Roger’s ( 51 Atlantic Ave.)

UNIQUE SHOPS: O’Rama’s: Lingerie,linens,accessories,etc. (Hooper Street)
Hestia:handcrafted collectibles and gifts( 13 Hawkes St.)
The Bus Stop (Washington and Mugford)

BOOKS: Antique/used: Authors & Artists. New: Spirit of ‘76

FOOD TO GO: Shubies / Foodies Feast
CHOWDER: Barnacle/ Marblehead Chowder

ICE CREAM: Coffeys (next to Crosby’s Market), Terry’s (School St.) .

LOBSTER: Barnacle/ Landing/ Sweeny’s on Atlantic Avenue

COFFEE, etc..: Java Sun, Starbucks, Atomic Café, Shubes

FLOWER GARDENS: #68 Gregory (corner of Commercial Street) Lee & King Hooper Mansions

Hotel Policies:

Harborside House is open year round. Off-season rates January 1st to April 1st. Payment is accepted by personal checks, cash or traveler checks. Holidays and weekends may require a two night stay. Smoking is permitted outside. Full payment is requested in advance for one or two nights. For three or more nights, a 50% deposit is required. Cancellation 14 days in advance receive a refund less a $15 handling fee. Check-in is after 2pm. Check-out before 11 am.

Directions:

DRIVING DIRECTIONS To Harborside House:

From I-90 East (Mass Pike): Follow Mass Pike to its end (same route to Logan Airport). Take 1A North. Continue about 7 miles. bearing right at sign to Nahant / Swampscott. Go 3/4’s around rotary onto Lynn Shore Drive (Rt. 129). Go 4 miles to “Entering Marblehead” sign. . Continue 2 miles on Atlantic Avenue. Turn right on Hawkes Street just after West Marine. At end of Hawkes St., turn left on Gregory Street. #23 is on the left just before hill.

From I-95N TO 128N : take exit 25 (Rt.114E) to Salem/Marblehead. Go 4 miles on 114 through Salem, past Salem College. “Entering Marblehead” sign 1/2 mi. further. Continue 1.1 mile to Ocean Ave. (just after fire station): turn right. Turn left at the next light onto Atlantic Ave. Go. .4 mile. Turn right on Hawkes St. (just after West Marine). At end of Hawkes St., turn left on Gregory St. #23 is on the left just before hill. Park along right side curbing or in driveway to left of house.

From Maine & Coastal New Hampshire: I-95 South to Route 1(exit 50) to Route 114E (to Peabody/Salem). Continue on 114 as described above. (OR faster & easier: I-95South to 128 NORTH to (2nd)exit 25A(Rt.114East). Continue as above.

From BOSTON : From I-93 North, take Route 1 across Tobin Bridge (no toll) to Route 16 exit. Go 1.3 miles further: bear right on Route 1A. Go 4 1/2 miles, bearing right at sign to Nahant / Swampscott. Go 3/4’s around rotary onto Lynn Shore Drive (Rt. 129). Go 4 miles to “Entering Marblehead” sign. . Continue 2 miles on Atlantic Avenue. Turn right on Hawkes Street just after WEST MARINE store. At end of Hawkes St., turn left on Gregory Street. #23 is on the left just before hill.

From LOGAN AIRPORT: Take Route 1A North from the airport Exit Road. Continue on about 7 miles. Then follow directions above beginning at “ bearing right at sign to Nahant / Swampscott “

From CAPE COD: I-93 NORTH to Exit 20 ( I-90 East toTed Williams Tunnel /Logan Airport) to Route 1A North. Continue about 7 miles Then follow directions above.



Guest Reviews:
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Guest Score: 10 out of 10 from 4 reviewsShow All Reviews
Carol Mulligan

Stayed: 30/08/2007 - 31/08/2007
10 10
It was an excellent stay!
Vicki Dean
Family Visit
United States
10 10
This was my second visit to Harborside House. As with last year's visit, Susan Livingston made our stay in Marblehead wonderful in every way. I have now stayed in both rooms and absolultely loved all the grand surroundings. Each room you enter in this wonderful period home has more history than I have ever experienced, right down to the wallpaper, not to mention the seaglass in jars on the windowsills. Each morning breakfast was such a treat, fresh fruit and baked breads. The view from the front rooms overlooking the harbor is picture perfect. If your travels take you to the Boston area, this is truly one of the best places to stay. I can't say enough wonderful things about Susan Livingston. She's a charming and a delightful host. Her home is a haven for the weary traveler and we look forward to our next visit at Harborside House.
carol dwyer
Couple
United States
Stayed: 16/06/2007 - 18/06/2007
10 10
If you are going to Salem or anywhere north of Boston, you must experience the heavenly little harbor town of Marblehead. And to get the true flavor of the place, stay at Susan Livingston's Harborside House. Salem town is a loud and harsh tourist destination. But Marblehead--just 15 minutes east--is a sweet and gentle neighborhood of gorgeous New England cottages drenched in flowers. It's meant for walking and picture taking. Susan's Harborside House sits right in the middle of it all with a lovely view of sailboats in the harbor right across the street. Susan's house is truly her home. I arrived from Oklahoma along with my daughter in law Anne-Lena from Mainz, Germany. "Leni" was doing research for her master's degree on Salem Trials. Susan was so gracious to let us sneak in after midnight on the first night. The next morning she had the most magnificent breakfast for us, and wonderful conversation. I felt like I was eating in Hawthorne's dining room! Her home decor is 100% New Eng
Don & Bernie Livingstone
Family Visit
Canada
10 10
We had found Harborside House on the internet and once contacting Susan Livingston, we decided that this was the place to stay. Boy were we right. We were in the area for our son's wedding and we could have not found a nicer bed and breakfast or a nicer person in Susan. Her hospitality was incredible. She was helpful in providing us with maps of places we should visit and restaurants that we should eat at. Harborside House was well kept. Being a historic home, we enjoyed its antique furniture and period wallpaper. We were able to walk to the many shops in the area. We would definitely recommend Harborside House for your next vacation. We will be staying there again on our next visit to the area.
These reviews are the subjective opinion of Lodging World user(s) and not of Lodging World or its staff
Nearby Attractions:

Explore the Audubon Bird Sanctuary on Marblehead Neck

Take a kayak lesson on Marblehead Harbor at Riverhead Beach

Explore the gravestones on Marblehead’s Burial Hill above Redd’s Pond

Rent a canoe at Foote Brothers and explore the Ipswich River
www.FooteBrothersCanoes.com

See the schooner Fame in Salem; sailing excursions daily
www.schoonerfame.com
www.essexshipbuildingmuseum.org

Go antiquing in Essex, “America’s Antique capital”
www.cape-ann.com/cacc

Take the 1½ hr. Essex River Cruise (May-Oct.) www.essexcruises.com

Savor fresh lobster and fried clams ‘in the rough” at Woodman’s in Essex
www.woodmans.com

Take the Duck Tour in Boston; leave from Museum of Science or Prudential Center
www.bostonducktours.com
Visit the Appleton Farm in Hamilton: www.thetrustees.org

Go on a Whale Watch: www.yankeefleet.com in Gloucester,

Sail on the Schooner Landon out of Gloucester www.schooner.org

Shop the outlet stores in Kittery, Maine (one hour drive)

See Le Grand David Magic Show at the Cabot Theater in Beverly (Sundays)
www.legranddavid.com


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Harborside House
Guest Score: 10 out of 10 from 4 reviews Add a Review
Carol Mulligan

Stayed: 30/08/2007 - 31/08/2007
10 10
It was an excellent stay!
Vicki Dean
Family Visit
United States
10 10
This was my second visit to Harborside House. As with last year's visit, Susan Livingston made our stay in Marblehead wonderful in every way. I have now stayed in both rooms and absolultely loved all the grand surroundings. Each room you enter in this wonderful period home has more history than I have ever experienced, right down to the wallpaper, not to mention the seaglass in jars on the windowsills. Each morning breakfast was such a treat, fresh fruit and baked breads. The view from the front rooms overlooking the harbor is picture perfect. If your travels take you to the Boston area, this is truly one of the best places to stay. I can't say enough wonderful things about Susan Livingston. She's a charming and a delightful host. Her home is a haven for the weary traveler and we look forward to our next visit at Harborside House.
carol dwyer
Couple
United States
Stayed: 16/06/2007 - 18/06/2007
10 10
If you are going to Salem or anywhere north of Boston, you must experience the heavenly little harbor town of Marblehead. And to get the true flavor of the place, stay at Susan Livingston's Harborside House. Salem town is a loud and harsh tourist destination. But Marblehead--just 15 minutes east--is a sweet and gentle neighborhood of gorgeous New England cottages drenched in flowers. It's meant for walking and picture taking. Susan's Harborside House sits right in the middle of it all with a lovely view of sailboats in the harbor right across the street. Susan's house is truly her home. I arrived from Oklahoma along with my daughter in law Anne-Lena from Mainz, Germany. "Leni" was doing research for her master's degree on Salem Trials. Susan was so gracious to let us sneak in after midnight on the first night. The next morning she had the most magnificent breakfast for us, and wonderful conversation. I felt like I was eating in Hawthorne's dining room! Her home decor is 100% New Eng
Don & Bernie Livingstone
Family Visit
Canada
10 10
We had found Harborside House on the internet and once contacting Susan Livingston, we decided that this was the place to stay. Boy were we right. We were in the area for our son's wedding and we could have not found a nicer bed and breakfast or a nicer person in Susan. Her hospitality was incredible. She was helpful in providing us with maps of places we should visit and restaurants that we should eat at. Harborside House was well kept. Being a historic home, we enjoyed its antique furniture and period wallpaper. We were able to walk to the many shops in the area. We would definitely recommend Harborside House for your next vacation. We will be staying there again on our next visit to the area.
These reviews are the subjective opinion of Lodging World user(s) and not of Lodging World or its staff
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Directions:
DRIVING DIRECTIONS To Harborside House:

From I-90 East (Mass Pike): Follow Mass Pike to its end (same route to Logan Airport). Take 1A North. Continue about 7 miles. bearing right at sign to Nahant / Swampscott. Go 3/4’s around rotary onto Lynn Shore Drive (Rt. 129). Go 4 miles to “Entering Marblehead” sign. . Continue 2 miles on Atlantic Avenue. Turn right on Hawkes Street just after West Marine. At end of Hawkes St., turn left on Gregory Street. #23 is on the left just before hill.

From I-95N TO 128N : take exit 25 (Rt.114E) to Salem/Marblehead. Go 4 miles on 114 through Salem, past Salem College. “Entering Marblehead” sign 1/2 mi. further. Continue 1.1 mile to Ocean Ave. (just after fire station): turn right. Turn left at the next light onto Atlantic Ave. Go. .4 mile. Turn right on Hawkes St. (just after West Marine). At end of Hawkes St., turn left on Gregory St. #23 is on the left just before hill. Park along right side curbing or in driveway to left of house.

From Maine & Coastal New Hampshire: I-95 South to Route 1(exit 50) to Route 114E (to Peabody/Salem). Continue on 114 as described above. (OR faster & easier: I-95South to 128 NORTH to (2nd)exit 25A(Rt.114East). Continue as above.

From BOSTON : From I-93 North, take Route 1 across Tobin Bridge (no toll) to Route 16 exit. Go 1.3 miles further: bear right on Route 1A. Go 4 1/2 miles, bearing right at sign to Nahant / Swampscott. Go 3/4’s around rotary onto Lynn Shore Drive (Rt. 129). Go 4 miles to “Entering Marblehead” sign. . Continue 2 miles on Atlantic Avenue. Turn right on Hawkes Street just after WEST MARINE store. At end of Hawkes St., turn left on Gregory Street. #23 is on the left just before hill.

From LOGAN AIRPORT: Take Route 1A North from the airport Exit Road. Continue on about 7 miles. Then follow directions above beginning at “ bearing right at sign to Nahant / Swampscott “

From CAPE COD: I-93 NORTH to Exit 20 ( I-90 East toTed Williams Tunnel /Logan Airport) to Route 1A North. Continue about 7 miles Then follow directions above.