Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 16 min drive
Logan International Airport (BOS) - 39 min drive
Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field) - 39 min drive
Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 41 min drive
Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 41 min drive
Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial) - 50 min drive
Beverly Montserrat Station - 6 min drive
Beverly Station - 6 min drive
Swampscott Station - 7 min drive
Salem Station - 7 min walk
Restaurants
Village Tavern - 4 min walk
Essex's N.Y. Pizza & Deli - 5 min walk
A & J King Artisan Bakers - 7 min walk
East Regiment Beer Company - 4 min walk
Rockafellas Restaurant and Bar - 7 min walk
About this property
Stepping Stone Inn
Situated by the ocean, Stepping Stone Inn is a great choice for a stay in Salem. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking. Public transportation is close by: Salem Station is only 7 minutes on foot.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
6 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 5 and older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
On-site parking is limited
Free off-site parking within 312 ft; booking required
Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag or hen parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
What to do
Whale watching nearby
Services
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1846
Victorian architecture
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
IPod docking station
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Window screens
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Dining table
More
Limited housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: USD 25.00 per night
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
State tax ID – C0004702580
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Stepping Stone Inn?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of USD 25.00 per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Stepping Stone Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Stepping Stone Inn?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Stepping Stone Inn and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Salem Witch Museum (1-min walk) and Peabody Essex Museum (4-min walk), along with Salem Museum (6-min walk) and Witch House (9-min walk).
What's the area around Stepping Stone Inn like?
Stepping Stone Inn is in the heart of Salem, a short 7-minute walk from Salem Station and 4 minutes' walk from Peabody Essex Museum.
Stepping Stone Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.8/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
15 Aug 2024
Laurie and Tim
Laurie and Tim, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 July 2024
Aaron
Aaron, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 July 2024
Lovely stay at the Stepping Stone. Matt was very helpful pointing things out locally, and their ‘butler’/cat Clifford was a cutie who welcomed us into our room. Close to everything in downtown Salem & right next to the Witch Museum & the town common. Highly recommended. Thank you!
Liza
Liza, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 June 2024
We LOVED the Stepping Stone Inn. Super walk-to-all location, wonderfully decorated, and innkeepers Matt, Kelly, and Bobby are genuinely delightful. (So was Clifford the cat!). They had tremendous recommendations for sites to see and terrific dining establishments. Felt like family!
Stephen
Stephen, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 June 2024
Cozy historic bed and breakfast
This historic house is nestled directly next to the Salem Witch Museum and within walking distance of all the must-see tourist sites. The house is rich with history and the owners were lovely. They offered a low key breakfast in the mornings with deliciously brewed coffee. They also have two adorable resident cats who had fun interacting with the guests. The added perk was the property’s two adjacent parking spots located next to the home on the dead-end side street, otherwise a complimentary parking pass was provided to store your vehicle less than a block away in the public garage. I’d definitely stay here again.
Amy
Amy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Sept 2023
Kathleen
Kathleen, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Sept 2023
The hospitality of Matt was amazing. The moment we walked into his beautiful establishment we knew that we made the best choice. When we visit Salem again we will stay no where else. Thank you Matt for the unforgetable experiance
Brandon
Brandon, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Sept 2023
Matt was very hospitable and attentive! Would definitely recommend this place to friends!
Michael
Michael, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Sept 2023
Excellent inn with a PERFECT location to hit all the iconic spots on Salem! The Inn has so much character and Matt and Kelly are lovely! They gave us amazing recommendations on tours, food, and helped us have an amazing trip! 10/10 recommend choosing this gorgeous stay!!!
Halle
Halle, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Aug 2023
Was great staying at the Stepping Stone, great place, super convenient and amazing staff. Would definitely stay there again.
Sharon
Sharon, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 June 2023
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 May 2023
Everything was perfect and beautiful.
Daryl
Daryl, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Sept 2022
Matt and Kelly were so welcoming and helpful. We felt like this was our home away from home! They even provided a free voucher to one of the local cafe's since due to covid, they were not making breakfast. The café food was amazing and Matt's coffee was even better.
But the best part though out of this whole stay were the cats Blakey and Sonny! Best butlers around town!
Dustin
Dustin, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Aug 2022
Great night in Salem. I wish we could have stayed longer. Hoping to come back again someday. The cats were an added bonus. ❤️🐈⬛
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 July 2022
Laura
Laura, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 July 2022
The proprietor was extremely helpful in giving excellent suggestions of places to visit, not just in the town, but the surrounding area as well.
Keith
Keith, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Apr 2022
Wonderful hosts, lovely Inn, comfortable room and bed with private bath
mcharri
mcharri, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Jan 2022
Diana
Diana, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 June 2021
It's a wonderfull place. The staff are very nice. And the best of the best: You can go everywhere!!
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Nov 2019
Amazing property run by a lovely family! Very helpful, went above and beyond, home brewed coffee was the best
Verified traveller
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Oct 2019
The home was unique and very cozy. Close to everything going on around Salem. The owners are very knowledgeable about the history of Salem and other attractions in the area.
Verified traveller
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Oct 2019
Matt and Kelly were the perfect hosts! They accommodated our early check-in without issue, and were so welcoming to their beautiful inn. They provided us keys to both our room and the home so we could come and go as we please, and provided us with tons of recommendations for dinner, entertainment and general things to do around the city! Could not recommend the Stepping Stone Inn more and we will definitely be returning for another stay next year!
Verified traveller
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Oct 2019
Perfect location. Charming B and B. Home has so much history in a town that’s History makes it an exciting place to visit.
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
11 Sept 2019
The common areas are wonderful, open and well appointed. Our room required rather steep stairs to access. It had a in suite bath which was excellent but it had taken up some of the room to have been added. A little tight but all told it has been a excellent experience.
Steve
Steve, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Sept 2019
A+
Wonderful place, great company fantastic hosts! Will be staying there for future trips. Pete was also the cherry on top 🐈