Frequently asked questions

Lumina House is two private apartments in one Salem duplex. The Upper Unit has 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths and sleeps up to 8. The First-Floor Unit has 2 bedrooms (each with a queen bed) and 1 bath and sleeps up to 5.

Yes. The two units are in the same duplex, so groups of up to 13 guests (8 upstairs, 5 on the first floor) can book both. Each has its own private entrance, full kitchen and bathrooms. Choose “Both units” on the inquiry form.

Yes. The First-Floor Unit is a single-level home with no stairs. The Upper Unit spans the top two levels of the duplex and includes stairs.

Both units have a fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances — refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, kettle, toaster and cooking basics — plus an in-unit washer and dryer. The Upper Unit’s dining table seats six; the First-Floor Unit’s seats four.

Yes. Each unit has wifi and a dedicated workspace (the First-Floor Unit also has an ethernet connection), and long-term stays of 28+ nights are welcome and save 20% (stays of 7+ nights save 10%). For a month-long stay, send an inquiry with your dates.

Both units have a crib; the Upper Unit also has a pack ’n play.

Less than a mile. The duplex is in a residential neighborhood just south of downtown, and approximate walking distances from its general area are:

• Pickering Wharf ~1.1 mi (~20 min)
• Historic downtown (Essex Street) ~0.9 mi (~20 min)
• Salem Witch Museum ~1.2 mi (~25 min)
• Peabody Essex Museum ~1.0 mi (~20 min)
• House of the Seven Gables ~1.3 mi (~25 min)
• Salem MBTA train station ~1.2 mi (~25 min)

Brisk walkers — and our guests — put the wharf and downtown at about 15–20 minutes. See the local guide for more.

Many guests don’t: everything downtown is walkable, and one guest wrote “we appreciated not having a car!” For Boston, the MBTA Commuter Rail runs from Salem station to North Station in about 30 minutes, and the seasonal Salem Ferry reaches Long Wharf in about 50 minutes (late May through October 31 in 2026). Getting around →

Yes. Free street parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. It’s usually busier on weekends and during peak season in October. Full details are in the welcome packet you receive before arrival.

The exact address is shared after booking. The duplex is in Salem, Massachusetts, in a residential neighborhood just south of downtown.

It’s an easy walk into the action: the Salem Witch Museum is ~1.2 mi (~25 min) and the Essex Street pedestrian mall ~0.9 mi (~20 min). The City advises visitors not to drive into downtown in October, and free street parking near the duplex is first-come, first-served and usually busier on October weekends — so once you’ve parked, leave the car and walk.

As early as you can. October is Salem’s busiest month and fills up fast, especially weekends and the days around Halloween. Popular museums, walking tours and restaurants should be reserved ahead too. October tips →

Pick your dates on the Upper Unit or First-Floor Unit page, or use the availability search on the home page. You’ll go to our secure Guesty-hosted booking page (luminahouse.guestybookings.com) with live rates for your dates.

Both units are request-to-book: you send a booking request for your dates, and your stay is confirmed by us.

Not until your booking is confirmed. Sending a request doesn’t charge your card.

Yes. The nightly subtotal, fees and taxes are itemized on the booking page before you send your request.

No. Payment details are entered only on our Guesty-hosted booking page — never on this website.

Rates vary by date and season. Pick your dates on a unit page to see live rates, or send an inquiry and we’ll reply with rates and availability.

Yes. Stays of 7+ nights save 10%; stays of 28+ nights save 20%. Pick your dates on a unit page to see live rates, or send an inquiry for longer stays.

Both units have the same cancellation policy, matching our Airbnb listings:

• Full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of booking.
• Partial refund (50% of every night) if you cancel before 4:00 PM, Salem time, 7 days before check-in.
• No refund if you cancel after that; the reservation is non-refundable.

On Airbnb bookings, Airbnb’s service fee isn’t refunded with a partial refund.

Of course. The inquiry form opens your email app with your dates, unit and group size filled in. Your host is a Superhost with a 100% response rate on Airbnb, typically replying within an hour.

Check-in is after 4:00 PM with self check-in via smart lock; check-out is before 10:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available on request — just ask before your stay. Luggage drop-off is allowed.

No pets, please. Service animals are welcome.

Quiet hours are 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM. No smoking (including vaping), no parties or events, and no commercial photography or filming. The rules are the same for both units.

Yes, exterior security cameras cover the entrances and the rear porch/patio, and noise decibel monitors are in place. See each unit’s amenities (Safety) for exact locations.

Across both units the host is rated 4.92 from 126 Airbnb reviews, with Superhost status. The Upper Unit is rated 4.93 (56 reviews) and the First-Floor Unit 4.91 (70 reviews); both are Guest Favorites on Airbnb. Read guest reviews →