Belle Femme
Belle Femme: Great for Families! In Salem Historic District, walk to waterfront!
About
Belle Femme is located in the McIntire Historic District of Salem, next to many historic, cultural and wedding venues. What a great space to share an extended family vacation or celebration – there’s room for everyone: grandparents, siblings, cousins. Belle Femme provides 18th century open concept living - the kids can be playing board games in the huge dining room while the adults converse in the living room. Every room in Belle Femme exudes a unique character with bold wall paper and stylish furnishings.
Belle Femme accommodations start with the amazing views of local professionally manicured gardens and historic mansions. Spacious and gorgeously furnished with newly finished wood floors throughout. As you land in 2nd floor entryway, you can immediately appreciate the historic approach to open concept - a large landing, Living Room, and Dining Room are all visible. The Belle Femme Living Room, easily accommodates 10 adults, with beautifully appointed furnishings: 2 comfy couches, club chairs, a big screen Smart TV, and working vinyl record player.. The front hallway, as big as some living rooms, provides a relaxing rocking chair and an historic organ. The front landing leads to a porch overlooking the gardens and mansions of the Salem's Historic McIntire District.
The Dining room easily seats 12 for those large celebration dinners. Consider using a local caterer to host a lovely dinner in your private dining room. The large kitchen is fully appointed with full size refrigerator, double sinks, 5 burner gas stove, and 2 large pantries. Just off the kitchen you'll find the laundry.
Each bathroom has historic sinks and showers inside large clawfoot tubs.
About Belle Femme accommodations: You enter the home from the classic front porch, in the entryway you'll see antique intercom and gorgeous antique wooden doors. As you walk up the staircase, you enter Belle Femme on the 2nd floor. On the second level, guests find a huge kitchen, dining room, living room, large entryway, front porch, 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. The 3rd level boasts 4 additional bedrooms and the 2nd bathroom.
***** Belle Femme Accommodation Highlights:
- Fully-equipped kitchen with full size appliances, coffee maker, blender, dishwasher, & more!
- Large Living room with TV, 2 comfy sofas, chairs and plenty of seating for everyone
- Large dining room with plenty of space & seating for 12.
- Air conditioning & heating in each room - each guest controls their room's temperature.
- Washer & dryer.
- WIFI
- Big Screen smart TV
- Parking: Belle Femme has off-street tandem parking for 2 large or 3 small cars.
- Excellent location - walk to everything!
Sleeping Arrangements (maximum capacity of 12):
1 King Bedroom on the 3rd Floor (Sleeping Capacity 2)
- 1 King Sized Bed
- 2 Generous bureaus
- Bedside Tables with Lamps
- 3 Walk-In Closets
3 Queen Bedrooms (Sleeping Capacity 6)
- 1 on 2nd Floor and 2 on 3rd Floor
- 1 Queen sized Bed in each bedroom
- Generous Bureau
- Bedside Tables with Lamps
- Good Sized Closet
1 Full Bedroom on 3rd Floor (Sleeping Capacity 2)
- 1 Full sized Bed
- Generous Bureau
- Bedside Tables with Lamps
- Good Sized Closet
- Seating for 2
1 Twin Bedroom on 2nd Floor (Sleeping Capacity 2)
- 2 Twin sized Beds
- Generous Bureau
- 2 Bedside Tables with Lamps
- Good Sized Closet
Bathroom Facilities:
- Each Bathroom has a large claw-foot soaker tub and shower combination
- Antique sink
Special Note about Heat & Air Conditioning: air conditioning is provided as in-room units. Each bedroom has a separate AC unit. For 3rd floor bedrooms, each bedroom as an in-room heating unit.
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About Salem
Salem is a historic, coastal city, located in Boston's' North Shore. A bedrock of New England history, Salem is considered one of the most significant seaports in Puritan American history. Salem's cultural identity reflects its role in the infamous Salem witch trials of 1692; Witch logos adorn Salem police cars, taxis, magazines, & newspapers.
The city is home to the House of the Seven Gables, Salem State University, the headquarters of Salem Willows Park, Pioneer Village, Salem Maritime National Historic Site, and the Peabody Essex Museum. It also features two historic residential neighborhoods, the Federal Street District and the Charter Street Historic District. Salem is a residential and tourist area which includes the neighborhoods of Salem Neck, Downtown Salem District, The Point, South Salem and North Salem, Witchcraft Heights, Pickering Wharf, and the McIntire Historic District (named after Salem's famous architect and carver Samuel McIntire).
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About iTrip North Shore Properties
- Smoking is strictly prohibited. Guests will be fined and immediately evicted for smoking or vaping in the home or on the property.
- NO PARTIES, EVENTS, PERFORMING ARTISTS OR BANDS ALLOWED AT ANY TIME.
These are cause for eviction with no refund. If any damage impacts our ability to offer the home for future guests, you will be held liable.
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Amenities:
- Each of property features a starter set of supplies for guests which includes toilet paper, paper towels, dish detergent, & hand soap.
- The beds are fully made & ready for your arrival with freshly laundered linens. A set of towels for each registered guest are included in the rental rate.
- For family friendly homes, a luxury Pack-n-Play or other children's furnishings are available for an additional charge (as availability permits).
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Visiting like a local means being neighborly. Please be respectful of the owner's home and considerate of the neighbors.
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- A walk or bike ride along the Marblehead Rail Trail, a 4-mile long pathway that meanders through wooded areas and continues on into the neighboring towns of Swampscott and Salem.
- A walk through the Marblehead Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, located just 1/4 mile from Belle Femme, offering a one mile trail through 20 wooded acres, with the opportunity for bird and animal sightings.
- A visit to Devereux Beach, Marblehead’s largest beach, which offers a playground, restaurant, picnic tables, and parking. Lifeguards on duty during specified hours.
- Renting stand-up paddle boards at Riverhead Beach and exploring the boats and sites in Marblehead Harbor.
- Eating in Marblehead’s many restaurants, from waterfront dining at the Landing to seafood at the Barnacle or sandwiches and pizza at Cafe Vesuvius.
- A visit to one of Marblehead’s many beautiful oceanfront parks, including Chandler Hovey park (featuring the Marblehead Lighthouse), Castle Rock (for the climb and the views), and Fort Sewall (for the scenery and the history).
- A visit to one of Marblehead’s many historical sites, including the Jeremiah Lee Mansion, the King Hooper Mansion, Old Burial Hill, the Old Townhouse, and Abbot Hall (home of the painting the Spirit of ’76).
- Wandering through Marblehead’s two quaint shopping districts, one newer and one dating from the 1600s, with both offering a variety of dining and shopping options.
- Exploring the older part of Marblehead at the far end of the peninsula, with many houses bearing plaques dating from the 1600s and providing information about the original owner’s name and occupation.
- A visit to one of Marblehead’s many playgrounds, including Gatchell’s, Hobbs, and Gerry, with climbing structures and slides as well as open fields for children and adults to enjoy.
- A movie right in the heart of Marblehead at the Warwick Theater.
- The Salem Witch Museum, Witch House, and Witch Dungeon offer educational insights into the witch trials that took place in Salem in the 1600s.
- The world class Peabody Essex Museum with a variety of unique exhibitions from around the world.
- The House of the Seven Gables, well known as the setting of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel of the same name.
- Pickering Wharf, a harbourfront shopping and dining district offering views of beautiful boats and the opportunity to stroll to the end of the nearby pier, ideally after first stopping by Captain Dusty’s for some homemade ice cream.
- Salem Willows, which offers ocean front parks, beaches, and walking paths as well as an old fashioned arcade, including a carousel and miniature golf course.
- A variety of specialty walking tours are available, many focusing on the Salem Witch Trials.
- Boat and trolley tours also offer the opportunity to explore Salem by land or water and learn about the town’s history.
Beds are made with freshly laundered linens. Clean towels for each registered guest are placed on the beds. Please bring your own beach towels. Each accommodation comes with starter pack of 1 roll of paper towels, each bathroom will have at least 1 spare roll of toilet paper. A starter pack of coffee, cleaning supplies, and hand soap is also provided.
Items you should bring with you: Extra paper products, beach towels, beach chairs, sunscreen, toiletries, food, beverages, and any other essentials and assundries to make your vacation enjoyable.
- Pay at the kiosk, with cash or credit card
- Pay by phone, through the Passport Parking App, available on these Play Store and Apple App Store.
Free parking lots are at the Train Station and 2 Blue Lane Road on Rt 127.
During the winter, meters and kiosk parking is free. All seasons, on-street parking outside of the meter and kiosk areas are free.
Guests are expected to honor our House Rules to be Good Neighbors and Respectful Visitors.
Good Neighbors honor the right of Belle Femme’s neighbors to peacefully enjoy their homes. iTrip North Shore's guests will:
- Respect Quiet Hours: Quiet Hours are dictated by local rules and ordinances. Unless specified otherwise, quiet hours are between 10PM and 8AM.
- Not Host Events or Parties: without express written approval from iTrip North Shore, do not host any parties or events.
- Follow the Law: do not do anything illegal.
- Respect Boundaries: Do not encroach into the neighbors’ space, including but not limited to yards, gardens, decks, patios, and parking spaces. Do not use neighbors’ amenities or take neighbor’s property, such as: furniture, grills, pools, spas, etc.
- Follow Parking Instructions: Please follow all parking instructions and only use those spaces allotted to Belle Femme.
- Prudent Use: instructions on how to use appliances and amenities are provided. Please use all items for their intended purpose and per instructions. Please contact iTrip Vacations North Shore Massachusetts if you have any questions.
- Be Neat and Caring: please do pick up after yourselves; put trash and recycling in proper bins, do the dishes, use coasters, and leave the furniture where it belongs.
- Park in Designated Areas: Please do park in driveways, parking pads and garages. Please do not park on lawns or in gardens.
- Do Not Smoke or Vape: smoking or vaping of anything: cigarettes, pipes, cigars, or marijuana, requires special remediation to remove the aroma.
- Do Not Tamper with Safety Sensors: iTrip North Shore homes come equipped with a variety of safety sensors, such as: exterior cameras, noise monitoring, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and more. Respectful guests do not tamper with the owner's safety sensors.
- Be Careful: where there are wet area amenities such as waterfronts, docks, pools, or hot tubs, please take care to secure the areas and take appropriate precautions.
- Return Keys/Passes/Remotes: please return items as described in Check-out instructions.
Please enjoy this lovely home with respect for the home and the neighborhood.
Enjoy your stay!
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