Step Back In Time To 1757, On Oceanview Crocker Pk

Walk through our back gate onto Crocker Park, one of Marblehead's oldest water front parks. Enjoy a view of the harbor and it's yacht clubs, take a dip off the swimming float, and days of live music during the Festival Of The Arts! Built in 1717 the "Marblehead Summer House". We are also just minutes walk from shops and sights Abbot Hall, Lee Mansion, King Hooper Mansion, the Museum, and 6 restaurants. Located in the heart pre-revolutionary Old Town and just 3 miles from the Salem line. The space This is not just a bed in our house. This is a private apartment with a private full bath, claw foot soaking tub, wifi, flat screen and Queen bed. We have 5 different units in our 300 year old 3 story house. The first one of it's kind built in Marblehead. We use Airbnb to fill empty units during low demand times at lower rates. So, you’re getting lots of value! Come on in and have a great time!!! My grandfather bought the house in the 1930's and this is where I grew up. My parents lived here for 50 years. Each of the 5 units include a private full bath, some also include a kitchenette. We're not a B&B and do not serve breakfast, but there are 3 restaurants within a 4 minute walk that do! With the exception of the 3rd Floor Suite the baths do not have showers. They have the original long claw-foot soaking tubs with European shower wand faucets. So, enjoy the bath! Guest access Feel free to use the back yard and gardens all you like, as well as the access to the park and harbor just out the back gate onto Croker Park! Other things to note Old Town Marblehead is a popular walking area, with sights, restaurants and shops nearby. There is parking on the street, unmetered, so we have our share of cars on our narrow streets, bicycling is also popular. Like any popular tourist area parking can be a challenge on weekends and holidays . Public transportation is available with a bus stop on a corner about one block from the house on a diagonal. Uber and Lyft are also available. This is, "The Marblehead Summer House". It is where I grew up and my parents lived for 50 years. Each of the 5 units include a private full bath, some also include a kitchenette. We're not a B&B and do not serve breakfast, but there are 6 restaurants within a 4 minute walk! With the exception of the 3rd Floor Suite the baths do not have showers. They have the original long claw-foot soaking tubs with European shower wand faucets. So, enjoy the bath! RESTAURANTS in easy walking distance The Driftwood, 63 Front St. Breakfast and Lunch - Traditional greasy-spoon, locals eat there. I’ve been there since I was a little kid and it hasn’t changed much since then, except for the new red table and chairs that Adam Sandler bought recently while he was here making a movie. It’s usually packed with a line out front that does not move very quickly, but it’s usually fun to talk to the people in line while you’re waiting. (Specialties: Very good Fish Chowder on Fridays, Fried Dough on weekend breakfasts), (3 minute walk) Haley’s Café, 114 Washington St Breakfast and Lunch – Eclectic menu of sandwiches and breakfast items. Good seating in the adjoining Liquor Store! The easiest way to walk there is to go Right out the front door and take the second Left which appears to be a dead-end on the map, but actually goes into a parking lot which goes through to Washington St. They’re on the left at the top of the hill. (4 minute walk) The Muffin Shop, 126 Washington St Breakfast and Lunch – Eggs, pastries and sandwiches, pretty good! They probably have the largest seating area of the three restaurants. The easiest way to walk there is to go Right out the front door and take the second Left which appears to be a dead-end on the map, but actually goes into a parking lot which goes through to Washington St. They’re on the left at the top of the hill. (3 minute walk) Sea Salt restaurant/bar is an evening restaurant located below the Muffin Shop. Great food! Groceries, On the way to the Muffin Shop you will pass “Crosby’s”, on the right. They have about everything! The Landing, 81 Front St. Restaurant and Bar – ON THE WATER – largest –This was my mother’s favorite place to eat, as it is for many! More up-scale, diverse menu, good food and salads, excellent French Onion Soup, Espresso machine, nice deck over the water, separate bar. Very Nice !!! The bar is nice and usually has live music on Friday or Saturday night. (My daughter Holly and son John both worked there from time to time in the summer!!!) If you go there tell “Rob” I sent you and you’ll get a free smile! (3 minute walk) Maddie’s Sail Loft, 15 State St. Legendary for their drinks, Maddie’s has been a local favorite here since 1946. It’s a good place to eat burgers and seafood, especially lobster. The 1st floor bar has always been a bustling place packed with locals and recreational sailors for lunch. The restaurant, 2nd floor sail loft, is more sublime and better for dining I think. (4 minute walk) The Barnacle, 141 Front St. Restaurant and Bar – ON THE WATER – small – Surf and Turf, small deck over the water, only place in town that serves Steamers (steamed clams)! Only a few hundred yards from Fort Sewall at the end of Front St. (10-15 minute walk, depending on how spry you are) There are several more restaurants, shops, and coffee shops in the, “Up Town Area”, with-in ½ mile from The Marblehead Summer House. If walking, just go up Darling St., 1st left, and keep heading up-hill. When you get to the bottom of the other side you’ll be in, “Up Town”.