Harbor Light Inn
Harbor Light Inn is situated in the harbor district of Marblehead, less than 25 minutes from Swampscott. This intimate, boutique motel has been labeled by the New York Times as "One of the Top 10 Most Romantic Inns in America." This motel provides amenities such as an outdoor swimming pool, complimentary DVD library and facilities for weddings. Guest rooms include a living area, king size bed and some rooms offer a fireplace and Jacuzzi. Harbor Light Inn is within 15 minutes of fishing and boating opportunities at sites such as Marblehead Harbor, Brown Island and Devereux Beach. The motel is also near the Marblehead Rail Trail, a 5-mile path that is ideal for jogging and cycling.
Harbor Light Inn
58 Washington St.
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-2186
harborlightinn.com
The Salem Inn
Located approximately 5 miles away in Salem, the Salem Inn is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is comprised of three buildings: the West House, Curwen House and Peabody House. Each of these establishments has antiques spread throughout the building and a large fireplace for guests to warm themselves after spending the day fishing or kayaking at Salem Sound. Rooms at The Salem Inn include canopy beds and whirlpool baths, and family suites come with kitchenettes. Guests who stay at this motel are offered complimentary passes to the gym facilities at the Salem YMCA. The motel is also located within 20 minutes of Forest River Park and Brooksby Farm. These recreational sites offer paths for hiking and horseback riding.
The Salem Inn
7 Summer St.
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 741-0680
saleminnma.com
Cap'n Jacks Waterfront Inn
Built in 1835, Cap'n Jacks Waterfront Inn rests on the shores of Nahant Bay and has an outdoor patio that provides a view of the bay as well as the Atlantic Ocean. This marina-style motel is within walking distance from Swampscott's public beaches and is located near recreational sites such as the Marblehead Ramble Ride, a 19-mile cycling trail that runs between Marblehead and Lynn, Massachusetts. The trail also passes by Chandler Hovey Park, a beachfront site that offers opportunities for picnics and features a lighthouse that is 105 feet tall. The guest rooms at Cap'n Jacks include separate living room and bedroom areas, cable television and private balconies, and some of the rooms are two-bedroom suites.
Cap'n Jacks Waterfront Inn
253 Humphrey St.
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 595-7910
capnjacks.com
Article Written By Skip Davis
Skip Davis has been writing professionally since 2005. His work has appeared in "Southern Literary Magazine," on various websites and in graphic panels at the Jackson Zoological Park in Jackson, Miss. Currently living in Southern California, Davis received his Bachelor of Arts in theater at Belhaven College.
