| along the essex river, this relaxed inn and seasonal motel is 7 minutes' walk from the essex shipbuilding museum and 10 miles from highway 1. the motel offers down-to-earth rooms with complimentary wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. check-out time: 11:00 am. a restaurant/bar features terraces. an inn set in a 1760 colonial building provides antiques-filled rooms with keurig coffeemakers, sitting areas, balconies and/or river views. a garden has seating and river views. parking is free. pets are welcome by prior arrangement. some add minifridges and microwaves; 1 comes with a kitchenette
Boston Logan International Airport 43 min
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