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Harborside House Bed and Breakfast 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 guest rooms 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.

Marblehead Harbor
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 Marblehead 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 avid tandem cyclist.

Open: All year. No Minimum stay required except holiday weekends.

Reservations: Book well in advance summer, fall, and holiday weekends. Call between 8 a.m and 8 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) at (781) 631-1032.

Accommodations: Twin room with harbor view and double room with garden view, both have semi private baths.

Rates: $85 - $95. Discounts on stay of over 4 nights. Off-season rates January 1st to April 1st.

Payment: Full payment required for 1-2 night stays. 50% deposit for 3 nights or more. Personal checks accepted. Full refund (less $15 booking fee) if cancellation is at least 2 weeks prior to arrival date.

Check-in: 2 p.m. Check-out:before 11 a.m.

Parking:Off-street parking available.

Restrictions: Children over 8 welcome. No pets. Smoking permitted on outdoor patio.

Restrictions: Children over 8 welcome. No pets. Smoking permitted on outdoor patio.

Recreation: Swimming, kayaking, sailing, biking

Breakfast: A generous continental breakfast includes juice, fresh fruit, homebaked breads and muffins, choice of cereals. House specialties are blueberry muffins and Muesli bread.

Languages spoken: English and limited French.

Attractions & Special Events: Marblehead Arts Festival and fireworks (4th of July), Race Week (end of July)and the Christmas Walk (early December) and the Marblehead Museum and Historical Society

Recommended Local Restaurants:
The Landing
, Flynnie's On-the-Avenue, Pellino's,
Jack Tar

Recommended Local Best Kept Secrets: Grace Oliver's Beach, King Hooper Mansion Gardens, and Tory's Jewelry.

Read about Old Town Marblehead - History Timeline from the Marblehead Magazine
Click here to read about the history of Marblehead

Susan Livingston, Owner

Your hostess, Susan Livingston
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Guest Comments:

"....a welcoming and very comfortable place to stay." Atlanta, GA

"Everything far exceeded our expectations: beautiful room, gorgeous house, picture perfect town." Ft. Worth, TX

"A delightful stay in an entrancing location." London, UK

"Harborside House Bed and Breakfast was the perfect base for exploring the Boston area." Springfield, OR

Below are links to learn more about Marblehead and nearby attractions.

Visit Marblehead.com | (781 631 2868)

Marblehead Chamber of Commerce

Marblehead Historical Society

Discover Our Town | Discover Our Town

House of Seven Gables

Visit Massachusetts



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