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Located at the southern end of Plum Island, BriVera offers a tranquil beach retreat with an open concept design. Enjoy ocean, marsh and reserve views from 3 sides of the home while relaxing on oversized couches or savoring meals in the kitchen with stainless steel appliances & granite counter tops. With storage for beach gear and a Weber grill outside, this home is perfect for families or outdoor enthusiasts.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Plum Island Retreat-Beachside Stay Near Wildlife Refuge


Welcome to your perfect coastal escape on stunning Plum Island, where the beach is your backyard and nature surrounds you. Just under an hour from Boston and moments from downtown Newburyport, this modern, stylish beach home blends effortless relaxation with unbeatable access to the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.

Start your mornings with coffee on one of two decks or take a short stroll to the soft sands near the peaceful Parker River Reserve. Even in peak season, this stretch of beach stays quiet—ideal for families, nature lovers, and anyone craving a true getaway.

Inside, the three-story home features an open kitchen, inviting living spaces, and room for up to 10 guests. Plush mattresses and all-season linens ensure restful nights after long days by the ocean.

Sleeping Arrangements
• Bedroom 1: King
• Bedroom 2: Queen
• Bedroom 3: Bunk Room (Full + Twin + Twin trundle)
• Sleeping Loft: Queen + Daybed with Twin

Highlights
• Ocean views & unforgettable sunrises
• Short walk to the beach—easy trips back for snacks, naps, or sunset drinks
• Outdoor hose for sandy toes, beach chairs, umbrella & toys included
• Weber grill, outdoor dining, and large dining table for family games
• Close to the Parker River Refuge for scenic drives, bird watching, and secluded beaches
• Excellent biking, plus paddleboard/kayak rentals nearby
• Near local favorites like Sunset Bar and Grill, Mad Martha’s, Riptide Cafe and The Cottage Creamery
• 5 mins to downtown Newburyport for endless restaurants, shops, whale watching, deep sea fishing excursions, and summertime theatre

Built for year-round coastal living, the home offers modern comforts throughout. Cast a line right from the sand, take a walk on the sand, or simply unwind as the sun sets over the dunes—this retreat offers something for everyone.

Guest Access & Notes
• Full private home
• Public beach access just steps away
• BBQ grill & outdoor furniture provided
• Early check in available upon request (fees apply)
• One exterior security camera monitors trash bins for critter control

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number C0121722050

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located in Newbury, this holiday home is near a water park and on a river. Custom House Maritime Museum and Firehouse Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at MetroRock Indoor Climbing Centers and Newbury Golf Center and Ice Cream. Travelling with kids? Consider The Collection and Sisters We Three. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Newbury travel guide
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Newbury, MA

What's nearby

  • The beach at Sandy Point State Reservation
    Plum Island Point
    4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Hampton Beach
    Hampton Beach
    22 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Portsmouth_MarketSquare_6333271_4
    Market Square
    33 min drive - 49.3 km
  • Encore Boston Harbor
    51 min drive - 68.6 km
  • Tufts University
    52 min drive - 70.1 km

Getting around

  • Newburyport Station
    13 min drive
  • Rowley Station
    17 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal)
    33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dunkin'
    8 min drive
  • Thirsty Whale
    7 min drive
  • Port Tavern
    7 min drive
  • Abraham's Bagels
    7 min drive
  • Angie's Food and Diner
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Plum Island Retreat-Beachside Stay Near Wildlife Refuge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Plum Island Retreat-Beachside Stay Near Wildlife Refuge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Plum Island Retreat-Beachside Stay Near Wildlife Refuge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Plum Island Retreat-Beachside Stay Near Wildlife Refuge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Plum Island Retreat-Beachside Stay Near Wildlife Refuge located?

This family-friendly Newbury holiday home is located on a river, within a 5-minute walk of Newbury Beach, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge and Plum Island Beach. Salisbury Beach State Reservation and Plum Island Point are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Plum Island Retreat-Beachside Stay Near Wildlife Refuge Reviews

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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Weekend

Had the best cozy weekend. Very comfortable stay for summer or winter weekend. Would visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lacey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway!

We’ve stayed at Plum Island for years and this was our first time booking this home. It was perfect for our Thanksgiving getaway with extended family- three generations under one roof! So close to the beach and the wildlife preserve as well. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Denise V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely getaway weekend stay

Close to remarkable Parker River Refuge and beach, so convenient to Newburyport for dining, balconies perfect for enjoying the outdoors for morning coffee and conversation, comfy beds, well-appointed kitchen, bathrooms, linens. Plenty of seating for means and conversation, felt very safe and quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely beach getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. The house is spacious and the bedrooms and kitchen had everything we needed. The second floor living space had beautiful natural light from all the giant windows. Easy 2 minute walk to the beach, and although its not directly on the water you can hear the ocean from the deck. Easy off street parking too. We stayed during the off season, so the area was pretty quiet which we enjoyed. Visited some great coffee shops and restaurants nearby as well. We would love to stay again in the summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Very close to the beach. House can accommodate 10 people with no problem. About 3 miles to downtown Newburyport. We had a great weekend! Walk to Sunset Grille and Riptides
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise on the Beach

Clean! Wonderful hosts! Location location location...steps from the beach...the house has everything you need and more...Lots of room, beautiful decks, steps from the beach, and so close to town. We can't wait to book again for next year! No need to search for another house...take this one while you can!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

The house is exactly as pictured and a short walk to the beach. On clear days, we could see the ocean in the distance. The home is well-appointed, with comfortable furniture, quality kitchen utensils, generous “base” supplies, and the whole house was spotless! We loved driving into Newburyport to shop and dine (be sure to eat at Poynt!), and, had the weather been nicer, we would’ve walked around the neighborhood or on the rail trail. Absolutely perfect for our annual girls’ weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniele S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Ski Trip

The house was perfect for our stay. Newburyport is very quaint. We had to drive through it each time we hit the slopes at Ski Bradford abiu 45 minutes away. Plum Island offered beatiful ocean views and the beach was a mere 5 minutes from the house. We also took the commuter train into the city that took about an house. The train station was about 15 minutes away. The house large enough for our group of 8...3 teenage girls slept in the bunk room, 2 teenage boys took the loft...83 year old Uncle stay in the queen room and my husband and I were in the master. The only complain from everyone was thar the sheets were a bit scratchy. It may be time for new sheets for all of the bed. Overall thought, the house was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Guest Stay

Four adults with four kids (age 5 and under) stayed comfortably for 2 nights to attend a wedding in the area. The beach was close by and very nice. Parking for large SUVs was easy. The bedrooms downstairs and living space upstairs was a very good layout for our stay with young kids; it was good to have that separation. Beds were comfortable, couch was comfortable, and kitchen was very functional. Plenty of bathrooms for our stay. Many large beach towels were made available to use. We considered using the trundle bed as a sleeping option for a child but no extra linens were readily available and the fitted sheet on that bed was not clean. The top bunk was fine for a 5 year old but didn’t seem sturdy enough for an adult or a larger child. Bath towels were clean but there weren’t extra available. Overall we found the house quite suitable and we would come back for another long weekend another time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rebecca T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding location -- details missed the mark

PROS: Location & Nbr'hd were awesome. Super close to beach. Quiet & peaceful. Comfy sectional couch. House layout very nice. Host communicated immediately when we alerted him to ants in the kitchen. CONS: Musty smell in bedrooms. Musty smell in towels. Kitchen felt lacking of tools, pans -- a bit beat up & tools that were there were not great quality (random, pans that did not fit tops, poor knives, poor carrot peelers, regular handsoap in a foam soap container so did not work well... that sort of thing). Overall we would consider staying here again but for the price, we think there could have better attention to detail. Better quality in kitchen items, host should provide shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc. If it were an old house with a lower pricetag, we could accept those things. But, it is a house that has been redone and should not have the musty smell present in bedrooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Martha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location. Hope to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Neil H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property, well equipped, fun stay,
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JR G.

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We had a wonderful stay at this very clean, quiet, and spacious whole house within walking distance to the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. There was easy access to a pristine and sandy beach, cute decor, very comfortable mattresses, and great water pressure. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location Beautiful sunny home Had everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short walk to the beach. Home had a nice set up for famlily get together.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home, simple and clean! Enough Beds for our group of 5 adults for a ladies shopping getaway. We didn’t need anything and truly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay on PI

We had a great stay on PI - location was awesome and rental was very comfortable for our family of 4.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an adorable home near the beach! Very clean and had all the amenities we needed! The host was very communicative during the whole process! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Masha Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious and bright, great location

We liked our stay, the location is undeniable to PRNWR and the beach. We enjoyed sitting on the deck and all the beds were comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fabulous house. We celebrated Thanksgiving which is a tradition to take the weekend and spend time together. This is our favorite location yet. It is very well stocked for cooking which is always a treat. The bedrooms are exceptionally comfortable and there are thermostats in every room. So each person's preferences for temperature are available. Really awesome experience! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was fantastic and super clean. So close to the beach. Loved having the bedrooms on the first floor. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara N.

Excellent visit

The house was great for our reunion of three friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Jill J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

ALL GOOD!

Excellent communication with owners to deal with very minor issues. Five adults and three kids all gathered happily in this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a great stay!

Beautiful home in a great location. Two minute walk to the beach and close to the wildlife refuge. Would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Worthwhile stay even in the winter!

We had a wonderful time at this home! The house itself is beautiful with all the necessities. It is a short walk to the beach and a quick drive to the downtown area. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023