Harborside House was a perfect place for my mother and me to spend a couple of nights on our "sentimental journey" to see her childhood home just outside of Boston. We loved the fact that it's in close view of the harbor and in the the old part of Marblehead, where my parents had lived for 30 years and where... More

My daughter and I spent 5 nights at Harborside House in the dead of winter, January 2013. As Australians, we were delighted to experience a true Massachusetts winter. It was wonderful to stay in this friendly and efficiently run establishment. Susan , the host made us very welcome, going out of her way to make us feel at home. Her... More

My husband had a weekend of business in Marblehead, and the "sponsor" selected this B&B for his accommodations. Since I enjoy B&Bs, we made it a weekend trip "by the sea." Susan was very welcoming and recommended an excellent nearby restaurant for dinner (Jack-Tar American Tavern). Our room overlooked the "garden" (covered with snow this weekend, but with a very... More

We spent Christmas visiting friends in Marblehead but due to limited space decided to stay at Harborside House for six nights. We loved the house, the friendliness and assistance of Susan, the owner, and the breadth and depth of information and suggestions related to historic and cultural sites and opportunities in the area. The house is comfortable and welcoming and... More

We planned our Halloween trip back in July. Who would have guessed a major hurricane (Sandy) would come so late in the season. Fortunately, Marblehead was on the outskirts of the storm. Susan's home was very warm and comfortable while the storm raged on. From there on, our vacation was smooth sailing (pun intended). Susan was very helpful in our... More

The Harborside House in Marblehead was a sweet surprise and made for a superb weekend for me and several friends who stayed there in November of 2012. The two-twin-bed room is elegant and comfortable - the small luxuries much appreciated, from the silky sheets to the skylight in the bathroom, and the larger, more apparent luxuries like the sophisticated paintings... More

We visited Marblehead in October 2012, and stayed at The Harborside House. The owner Susan is the most accommodating and sweetest lady. She had a descriptive welcoming letter waiting for us when we arrived with the WiFi password and recommendations to local restaurants. She greeted us and offered to help with our bags. We had towels and robes waiting for... More

My partner and I were supposed to arrive on Tuesday the 30th but due to hurricane Sandy we weren't able to make it until 31st. Susan kept in touch with us to make sure that we had made it to Massachusetts okay, since we were driving from a very affected area in New York. Susan was a very pleasant and... More

I had a week to myself in the Boston area, and I couldn't have found a more enjoyable place to spend it than at the Harborside House in Marblehead. I loved everything about the town, the historic house, and the owner Susan. She was extremely gracious, helpful, and accommodating from our first email communications right through the day I left.... More