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Blue - Inn on the Beach

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Free parking
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Free breakfast
Beach
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thorgan wrote a review 7 Mar
Westborough, Massachusetts132 contributions67 helpful votes
This is one of the very best places we have ever stayed in, and we’ve traveled quite a bit. It was not necessarily any one reason, but a combination of factors that made it work very well for us. Staff: great, very positive and helpful. We stayed in off-season so we interacted with the same staff member for our four day stay, and she was great. Communication: excellent. They gave us a text number to use for any requests or issues, and responses were fast and helpful. The pre-stay instructions were very clear and helpful. The room: I’d expected something a little bigger, but now realize I’d been looking at the photos of the top of the line suite. Our room was on the second floor and turned out to be very nice. Comfortable king-sized bed, gas fireplace, microwave, refrigerator, sink, lots of storage space. We had a corner room so we had windows on two sides, overlooking the ed ocean. Location: it’s right on the ocean. What could be better? Easy walk to the beach, and we had a great walk along the beach with few other people there in early March. About a ten minute drive to town where there were a number of great eateries. Bath: good size, double waterfall shower heads, heated floor (!), nice amenities. Breakfast: delivered to our room, and well done. Scones, quiche, juices, smoothies, coffee. We asked for a later delivery and no problem, it was left at our door on time in a neat basket. Parking: a little walk to a lot where we had an assigned space. Dropped our bags at the inn door, parked the car, no issues. Bonus: since we were staying for a while (4 days) I ordered a snack plate. It was incredible. Fresh fruits, great cookies and pastries. A really wonderful surprise that it had as many treats as it did. Cost: had a decent off-season rate, especially given the quality of the accommodations. Summary: highly recommended by both of us. We will return!
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Thank you so much for the thorough and kind review, Thorgan! We're beyond thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We loved hosting you, and we sincerely hope we have the joy of welcoming you back one day. If you haven't already, consider joining the On a Lark Club to earn points toward future stays. Wishing you all the best.
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Steve B wrote a review Aug 2022
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania4 contributions1 helpful vote
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My wife and I stayed at the Blue - Inn on the Beach a couple days ago. We had the King cottage/with partial ocean view which was across the street from the main building and had a private entrance. We were on the second floor of the cottage. We loved our experience. Our room was extremely nice with a full modern kitchen that had everything we needed. (Coffee Maker (Not Keurig), large refrigerator, microwave, stove and plenty of storage and a small supply of plates and utensils etc & pots and pans.) It had a large living area, two TVs, Nice updated bedroom with a King Size Bed and a large bathroom (Very large shower, no tub). Outside our door was an attached metal ladder that took us to a private small rooftop deck with two lounge chairs and a small table. The ladder is steep, but we had no problem with it. It was fun. We had a nice view of the ocean, even though it was across the street from the beach, and they delivered a breakfast basket each morning at 8:00 am. It had a thermos of coffee and a mixture of foods (scones, egg salad, oatmeal parfaits etc.) Everything was fresh and delicious. The people at the Inn were very nice and the place was clean and neat. It was not "Disney Quality" but certainly a very nice place to stay. The beach was quiet and wonderful. It was only 15 minutes away from the Newburyport Market Square, which was filled with restaurants, shops and live entertainment. We had a wonderful time and our only regret was that we couldn't stay longer. They had beach chairs, umbrellas, bikes etc. available for their guests at no extra charge. We are planning a return visit already. Though the room can be a little expensive, there were no extra charges for parking, beach supplies or breakfast. We paid our room price and everything was included. I can only speak for the cottage across the street (cottage #61) but we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and are looking forward to our return.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Responded 8 Aug 2022
Hello SBonner2, Reading your feedback has been a highlight of our day! Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts in such depth. Attention to detail means everything to us here at Blue so knowing that small items like our breakfast deliveries, tucked away decks, and easy parking all meant a lot to your stay means a ton to us. We’d be honored to welcome you back if ever a beach getaway is on the agenda. There’s always something new to explore on Plum Island and Newburyport so we imagine you’ll have an equally great and unique time during each of your future visits. Take care!
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ljprice1983 wrote a review 4 Mar
Wakefield, Massachusetts1 contribution
Blue Inn is absolutely adorable. Stunning view beautiful room, amazing shower fireplace etc! & who doesn’t love a breakfast basket in the morning?! blue I will be back. XO I can’t wait to visit the other Lark hotels
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Hello ljprice1983, We’d love to have you back at Blue and our other Lark properties across the country! Thank you for taking the time to celebrate your stay and for highlighting items like our breakfast baskets, sweeping views, and more. Until we see you back here by the water… Take care!
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Pesto wrote a review Feb 2024
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This is a really lovely place to stay on Plum Island. Super clean, super friendly, super comfortable. It feels like a New England version of Mykonos with its bright white walls and blue accents throughout the inn. Parking is easy and free in a lot down the street, with a dedicated spot for each room. Breakfast in the morning is delightful — delivered in a basket outside each room by 8 am — a thermos of hot coffee, OJ, a small smoothie made with 2 fruit juices, a little crust-free quiche about the size of a small patty, a dish of overnight oats or chia soaked in almond or coconut milk and topped with a few berries or almonds, and a scone or croissant. The rooms are equipped with small fridge, microwave, and kettle for tea or coffee, so one can bring one’s own lunch makings if planning to spend the whole day on the island. Our ocean-view room had a very nice balcony with chaise longues, and we could hear the muffled sound of waves on the beach throughout the night. The inn is a short walk from the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, which makes this an excellent spot for birders. Newburyport is a short drive away, with many good restaurants. We ate at Grog one night and at “Port Vida — a Mexican Cantina” our second night — great meals both nights. But my favorite thing was being able to walk on the beach any time we felt like it, right from the back of the hotel.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Hello, It sounds as though you got a tremendous amount of value from your stay with us. Thank you for sharing that note as it was, of course, our team’s pleasure to have helped craft so many special memories. From our breakfast baskets delivered to our guest’s rooms to the unfettered beach access our property offers, we hope that all of those dimensions of your visit you enjoyed draw you back for another soon. Know that our community transforms as we start warming up through spring and into summer so when you do make yourself at home again, expect an all-new experience. We’ll see you soon!
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Dreamer60450623132 wrote a review Feb 2024
New York City, New York1 contribution
A hidden gem ! Peaceful little hideaway, great for relaxing, walking on the beach and exploring the nature preserve. Beautifully appointed rooms and such comfortable beds. A yummy breakfast was delivered to our door at 8 am ! The staff is extreamly friendly and welcoming. It was our wedding anniversary and there was a little bottle of sparkling wine and a nice note in the room on our arrival !
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Date of stay: February 2024
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WestonHockeyMom wrote a review Jan 2024
Weston, Connecticut77 contributions36 helpful votes
Beautiful inn on a stunning beach. Our room was cool and clean and modern with a very comfortable view, beautiful bathroom, and a stunning view of the ocean with a balcony. There was staff around to help if you needed something, but everything was very nicely set up so you could be private and self-sufficient if you wanted. We loved it and hope to be back.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Responded 17 Jan 2024
Hi WestonHockeyMom, Your kind words are a delight to see! Thank you for joining us here by the water and for sharing how much our team’s attentiveness meant to what was an overall excellent stay. We can’t wait for you to join us again. Take care until your return!
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Carissa H wrote a review Nov 2023
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What a gem! I was blown away by the Blue- Inn on the Beach. Unreal location, stunning views, incredible service. Breakfast and coffee delivered to your door in a basket!!! Comfy beds, spacious rooms and bathrooms. Clean and tidy. Truly a magical stay. Can't wait to go back.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Responded 27 Nov 2023
Hi Carissa, Seeing words like “magical” in guest reviews warms us! Thank you for celebrating so many dimensions of our beachside home and please be in touch if ever we can help you plan that return visit. We promise your next stay will be just as amazing as your last!
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MARK T wrote a review Oct 2023
36 contributions13 helpful votes
stayed in one of the cottages the staff is so polite and the area is super quiet. they bring breakfast every morning to your doorstep .a great getaway ,bike riding, you are on the beach,which is very clean,and 5 minutes from the center of town which is loaded with shops,restaurants,coffee shops,you can spend a day just walking around town browsing.will be back there next year again.no problem parking in town they have huge lots with kiosks $1.00 per hr. many fine places to eat. a must place to visit. plumb island 20 minutes to hampton beach n.h.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Room Tip: go in the off season you can have the whole beach to yourselves. the beach is so clean and very big.
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Responded 17 Oct 2023
Greetings Mark, You have found your little spot of heaven here on Plum Island and we're so glad it was an ideal getaway. Our thanks for the perfect score and for sharing the highlights of the island with your fellow travelers. We see you're a fan for life and we'll roll out the welcome mat when we see you again next time. Stay well.
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brenda f wrote a review Oct 2023
New Orleans, Louisiana28 contributions17 helpful votes
What a nice surprise. A great find! We were traveling along the east costal towns. A group of 4 of us had 10 days in New England. We had a couple of short term rentals already planned but had one day without a place to stay. Needed to be close to Boston as we were leaving the next day. I found Blue Inn on the Beach in a search. The pics looked amazing and we were lucky that they had a 2 bedroom cottage available for us. What a beautiful place. The cottage was beautifully decorated. Mostly all white with blue accents. Great beds and bath. The kitchen was well equipped. Everything top of the line. You have use of the lawn chairs right on the beach. We sat and watched the seals and the surfers. Just a beautiful property. A lovely women named Bree showed us around. Check it out. They brought breakfast and coffee to our room in the morning. We were sorry we couldn't stay longer. Will plan a stay there next trip for sure!
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from J K, Owner at Blue - Inn on the Beach
Responded 12 Oct 2023
Hey Brenda, Thanks for making the trip to the North Shore to enjoy a getaway at Blue. It makes our day when we earn a perfect score and accolades for the comforts of home and gracious service. We so appreciate the chance to welcome you, if just for a quick visit. As you mentioned, next time make it longer! Until then!
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Linda wrote a review Sept 2023
10 contributions2 helpful votes
The location is excellent and the room was very clean when we arrived. We paid over $500 a night for our Queen bed ocean view room. "Breakfast " is delivered in a basket at 8 AM with a carafe of coffee. When we arrived we asked for decaf coffee and since my husband does not drink coffee, orange juice also. In the morning, the coffee was regular and there was no orange juice. I called the desk and both were brought up. Breakfast was a sweet apple tart and 2 good deviled eggs. The bed was comfortable but the walls are terrible thin and we could hear conversations and bathroom use in other rooms. We left to explore the first day and were gone from 11 - 2:30 and left the sign on the door for room service. When we returned, our room had not been cleaned. When I went to the front desk, he said the staff did not show up but he would freshen our room a bit. Another night with thin walls and in the morning, by 8:30 no breakfast had arrived. When I asked, he again said his co-worker had not shown up. "Breakfast" arrived at 8:45. A very cold, dry tasteless egg and broccolli omelet (no salt or pepper to save it) , cold, raw oatmeal muesli ? and a muffin which neither of us could tell if it was blueberry or chocolate chip. Definitely not worth the price, very poor service. If you want to visit Plum Island National Wildlife Refuge, you can stay somewhere else, pay $5 to enter the park (or free with a National Park pass) and have access to the beach through the refuge. We had our meals in Newburyport, (10 minute drive) since there were no good choices on Plum Island itself.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Response from J K, Owner at Blue - Inn on the Beach
Responded 28 Sept 2023
Hi Linda, Thank you for making it out to the North Shore and settling in at Blue. We're glad you enjoyed the beachfront spot we call home and that you found your room carefully prepared by the housekeeping team. We do note and apologize for the service lapses that disrupted your full enjoyment of the inn. These are far from the norm and please know we'll address your comments immediately. We're sorry you were disappointed and hope we can regain your confidence on a future visit. Best regards.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Blue - Inn on the Beach
Which popular attractions are close to Blue - Inn on the Beach?
Nearby attractions include Parker River National Wildlife Refuge (5.8 km), Waterfront Park (5.5 km), and Plum Island (3.1 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Blue - Inn on the Beach?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Blue - Inn on the Beach?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Blue - Inn on the Beach?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Blue - Inn on the Beach?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Blue - Inn on the Beach?
Conveniently located restaurants include Loretta, Park Lunch, and Abraham's Bagels.
Are pets allowed at Blue - Inn on the Beach?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Are there any historical sites close to Blue - Inn on the Beach?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Spencer Peirce Little Farm (4.0 km) and Dole-Little house (4.4 km).
Does Blue - Inn on the Beach have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.