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Cap'n Jacks Waterfront Inn

253 Humphrey Street, Swampscott, MA 01907
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Cap'n Jacks Waterfront Inn
4.5 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
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USA
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012
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I had a reservation in February 2012 - and found the place closed with a surrounding chain link fence. As I understand it, the property was sold to developers and they finally got all the necessary permits, etc. As for the property, its main selling point was a location directly on the ocean. The owners, Mary Jo and Dave, were... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

I've stopped here twice now and maybe planning a 3rd time this October. Always find the couple running the place to be very very help full. Even drawing you maps to show you how to best get to where your going. Breakfast is always great. The views out the back are awesome. so instead of doing a "branded" hotel stop... More

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ct
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2011
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person found this review helpful

This is a very nice waterfront inn run by a friendly, hands-on couple. Very clean and comfortable. Good help yourself breakfast with lots of ripe fruit! We stayed in the smallest room, on the street side and had a great rest at a very fair price. The property has an absolutely spectacular full skyline view of Boston and guests can... More

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Lansdale
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011

Our stay at Cap'n Jacks was very, very nice, despite staying through the Halloween weekend Nor'easter. Actually, the Nor'easter added to the experience of the oceanfront hotel, as the waves, which are generally so small as to be almost nonexistent, became real waves, crashing up against the shoreline rocks for two days. The view was beautiful; the owners were helpful... More

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Nashville
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71 reviews 71 reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2011

This is the only place to stay in Lynn. I had room #6 with semi-private balcony overlooking the ocean. Extraordinary location, incredible views and really accommodating hosts make up for smaller rooms. Everything neat and clean. The outdoor patio is a treasure. Continental breakfast is adequate, afternoon cookies and fruit was nice. But this place is really about the view... More

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Hillsborough, New Jersey
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 July 2011
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person found this review helpful

My bother and I returned to MA for a family event. I made one reservation 24 hours ahead of time and the other one a few hours before we arrived in the evening. David,one of the owners greeted us graciously, and explained everything clearly, including the front door key and the room key. What a treat! When was the last... More

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Watford
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 June 2010
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We were really pleased we chose Cap'n Jack's Inn to stay in. On our last two visits to the area we have stayed in Marblehead but this ime we need to stay in in or near to Swampscott. Though many years back Swampscott was "the place to stay" with dozens and dozens of places to stay these days there is... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2010

I booked Cap'n Jacks because of its great location on the water and because of the great reviews. Cap'n Jacks exceeded our expectations!! It has the perfect B and B feeling with lovely rooms. We had a private balcony and sat on it at night, glass of wine in hand, and stared out at the water. There is a breath-taking... More

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Michigan
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2009

Not many decent hotels near Lynn, MA. This Inn is a real gem of a find. Good location, nice views, can walk to great restaurants, wireless internet, continental breakfast. Rooms are decent - some maybe small but it is an older Inn. No complaints from me and the rate was reasonable compared to the larger chain hotels. This is a... More

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Stamford, CT
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2009

Clean, spacious and good layout. We rented a two bedroom ocean front apartment, great for us and our daughter. Pool, though very small, was a nice bonus. Light continental breakfast of bagels, pastries, mini muffins, fresh fruit, assorted cereals and juice/coffee served its purpose. Proprietors very nice & helpful, their doggie quite sweet too. Location great, can walk to the... More

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253 Humphrey Street, Swampscott, MA 01907
Price range (per night):* 154 AUD

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