The Garret at The Dowager Countess

Entire rental unit in Salem, Massachusetts

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 2 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Margaret
  1. Superhost
  2. 5 years hosting

Listing highlights

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Self check-in

Check yourself in with the keypad.

Comfy bed for better sleep

The room-darkening shades and extra bedding are loved by guests.
Located on the north corner of the Salem Common, in the heart of the Washington Square Historic District, The Garret at The Dowager Countess is easy walking distance to most everything. The Garret is a fully renovated, self-contained, 3rd-floor apartment in an 1870's mansard Victorian home. Guests have two off-street parking spaces.

Please note: Our insurance doesn’t allow children under 10 years of age because of our open-water pond (aka no fence).

The space
They say it's all about location! Well, here you go. Experience the rich history of Salem in one of the most sought-after locations of the Washington Square Historic District.

The Garret has a master bedroom with a king-size bed and on-suite bath with double sinks, and a second bedroom with a queen-size bed and full bathroom. The open-concept living room/kitchen/dining room includes a large exterior deck with two chaise lounges and a table with built-in bench.

Renovated with history and sustainability in mind, the wide plank pine floors were salvaged sub-flooring, the floor tiles were hand-cut from old roof slate, and the fir counters were repurposed from the original ceiling. The garden has been called a sanctuary. The 1,300-gallon pond is home to a baker's dozen of koi and goldfish. Improvements include newly resurfaced asphalt driveway and expanded hardscape, new roof, new heating and cooling, new electrical, and deck attached to The Garret.

Guest access
Keypad self-check-in. The Garret has two egresses: a private, exterior entrance via the 3rd-floor deck, and an interior entrance accessible from a new side mudroom and original servant staircase. Interior staircase is shared with The Violet Suite, our second-floor 1 bed/1 bath apartment. Guests will need to be able to navigate stairs to gain access to the third floor.

Other things to note
When making a request to stay, please include a note about yourself and who you'll be traveling with (if applicable), and why you are coming to Salem.
Because The Dowager Countess is also our home, please invest the time to share about yourself in your profile or in your request. You might think of it as a brief profile/bio you would write for a dating site! We understand that you may not have any reviews if you are new to Airbnb, so your profile is our only point of connection and introduction.

Please note: Our insurance doesn’t allow children under 10 years of age because the koi pond is not fenced.

Check-in is at 3pm. Checkout is at 10am. We will try to accommodate requests for late checkout, changing your checkout time to 12:00pm/noon and adding a flat fee of $25. Prior approval is needed.

The driveway accommodates three cars. During a snow emergency, or city street parking restriction, some tandem parking may be required, up to five cars. Guests are welcome to back in but please avoid trying to turn around in the driveway. And please avoid the pavers.

No firearms and no smoking or vaping anywhere on the property and please no smoking detritus in either interior or exterior trash bins. And for the enjoyment of all guests, please avoid smelly food.

Maximum four (4) guest overnight occupancy. Please no unauthorized guests/visitors without prior approval. Please no parties or events without prior approval.

From 10 pm to 6 am, we ask that you please observe quiet hours and be mindful of noise that impacts the Violet Suite below you and the shared interior stairwell. This is very much appreciated.

We don’t subscribe to network TV but you’re more than welcome to sign into your own accounts via the Roku device.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

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Park view
Shared beach access
Kitchen
Wifi

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Rated 4.99 out of 5 from 179 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Salem, Massachusetts, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Located just off The Salem Common in the heart of the Washington Square Historic District, The Garret is easy walking distance (under 15 min) to Salem Witch Museum, the world-class Peabody Essex Museum (PEM), The House of The Seven Gables, sailing on Schooner Fame from Pickering Wharf, The Old Burying Point Cemetery and the Witch Trials Memorial, the Witch House, Essex Street shops and restaurants, the seasonal high-speed Salem Ferry (April 1-Oct.1) and the MBTA Train station with 30-minute service to and from Boston's North Station.

Meet your host

Superhost
656 reviews
4.99 out of 5 average rating
5 years of hosting
Born in the 60s
Where I went to school: UC Berkeley
MENTOR + ALCHEMIST + CREATIVITY CATALYST Salem is an incredibly special and magical place! Welcome to our historic home, that we call The Dowager Countess. Author of "Archetypes in Branding: A Toolkit for Creatives and Strategists" Hosting The Violet Suite and The Garret.

Margaret is a Superhost

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Co-hosts

  • Richard

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm