Cozy Beach House sur l'île aux Prunes

I only gave it 4 stars because the air conditioning is app controlled. We would set it for 68 to 72 for our comfort. We were doing a lot of deep sea fishing and would get hot and want to come back and relax in cool air. But the AC was being put back up to 76 and it would be hot when we returned. Opening windows would make the afternoon sun unbearable in the only room with a TV. I was disappointed that it would also be changed as we slept. Waking up many mornings because it was warm in there. I feel for the price paid, we should have a little more control over the temperature. Everything else was perfect. Just beware that the road is really narrow and they rent out the lot beside and in front for paid parking spaces. So if they pack them in there is gets difficult to back up. I suggest backing into the driveway for your own sanity.

The perfect summer getaway. Location is amazing. Easy access to the beach, restaurants, and fun. The house looks exactly like the pictures and was super clean. It was so nice to have linens and towels provided. I didn't have to think about anything. I can't wait to return next summer.

My husband, daughter, son-in-law and I stayed at this property from July 1-5 and really enjoyed our stay. It was very helpful that we were not required to stay a minimum of 1 week because we only had five remaining days after attending a family wedding in the White Mountains of NH the weekend before. The home was super clean and well-maintained. Although only two bedrooms, there is a front room of the house with two pull out sofas that easily could accommodate more guests, if needed. The house was conveniently located maybe a 4 minute walk to the beach. There was an ice cream store, a small grocery, a bar/cafe and a pizza business close by. (Pizza place was closed when we investigated- not sure why.) The beach was lovely and clean as well as not too crowded, despite it being July 4th. My husband enjoyed morning walks at the Parker River Wildlife Refuge nearby. As it was a short drive away, we were able to go to restaurants and bars in Newburyport (highly recommend Loretta). The home had little amenities that made a huge difference, like a Keurig Coffee maker and pods, beach chairs and family board games, all of which we availed ourselves of and enjoyed. Check in and check out was simple with the lockbox and posted procedures. I do wish there was a second bathroom (or even a half bath) but we learned to be quick and give everyone a chance in the bathroom as needed. (An outdoor shower would have helped!) Overall an excellent stay and a communicative owner! Thanks! Will be back

This home is as amazing as the owners who loaned it to us for a week. They keep it So clean and cozy, with everything you need for a great vacation. So much room inside and outside. The horseshoe pits and corn hole was an added plus which we took full advantage of. Walking distance to everything and we were able to walk to the beach every morning to see the sunrise . Would recommend this property to anyone unless it’s the week that we want to rent it.😊

Revisiting Newberryport and surrounding sights,enjoyed the location of cottage