# Lumina House

> Lumina House is a Superhost-run, two-unit vacation rental duplex in Salem, Massachusetts, less than a mile from downtown — about a 15-minute walk to Pickering Wharf, the historic waterfront, museums and restaurants. Guests book direct (request-to-book) at https://luminahouse.guestybookings.com.

- Website: https://luminahousesalem.com/
- Location: Salem, MA, USA — a residential neighborhood just south of downtown (exact address shared after booking)
- Rating: 4.92 from 126 Airbnb reviews across both units; Superhost; both units are Airbnb Guest Favorites
- Whole duplex: both units together sleep up to 13 guests

## The units

- [Upper Unit](https://luminahousesalem.com/upper.html): 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, Sleeps 8, Top two levels. Outdoor patio, dining table for six, full kitchen, washer/dryer, wifi and dedicated workspace. Rated 4.93 from 56 reviews. Book: https://luminahouse.guestybookings.com/en/properties/66de66a67b09a500127d0c79
- [First-Floor Unit](https://luminahousesalem.com/first-floor.html): 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, Sleeps 5, Single level, no stairs; two queen beds. Full kitchen, dining for four, washer/dryer, wifi, ethernet and dedicated workspace. Rated 4.91 from 70 reviews. Book: https://luminahouse.guestybookings.com/en/properties/66e7a041ceead20010d27c53

## Highlights

- Walkable: approximate walking distances from the property's general area (OpenStreetMap routing, at an easy 3 mph; brisk walkers and guests put the wharf and downtown at about 15–20 minutes):
  - Pickering Wharf: ~1.1 mi, ~20 min walk
  - Historic downtown (Essex Street): ~0.9 mi, ~20 min walk
  - Salem Witch Museum: ~1.2 mi, ~25 min walk
  - Peabody Essex Museum: ~1.0 mi, ~20 min walk
  - House of the Seven Gables: ~1.3 mi, ~25 min walk
  - Salem MBTA station (Commuter Rail to Boston North Station, ~30 min): ~1.2 mi, ~25 min walk
- Each unit has its own private entrance and self check-in with a smart lock (check-in after 4:00 PM, check-out before 10:00 AM); early check-in and late check-out available on request
- Free street parking nearby, first-come, first-served (usually busier on weekends and during peak season in October); downtown, including Haunted Happenings, is walkable
- Longer-stay discounts: stays of 7+ nights save 10%; stays of 28+ nights save 20%. Long-term stays welcome; crib in both units
- House rules: no pets (service animals welcome), no smoking, no parties or events

## How to book

- Book direct on the Guesty booking site: https://luminahouse.guestybookings.com (request-to-book; no charge until the booking is confirmed; nightly subtotal, fees and taxes itemized before you send a request)
- Questions or both units together: inquiry form at https://luminahousesalem.com/#contact
- Rates vary by date and season; live rates are shown for your dates on the booking site
- Cancellation policy (both units): Full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of booking; 50% of every night refunded if you cancel by 4:00 PM (Salem time) 7 days before check-in; non-refundable after that.

## Pages

- [Home](https://luminahousesalem.com/): overview, availability search, reviews and inquiry form
- [Upper Unit](https://luminahousesalem.com/upper.html): photos, amenities, availability calendar, booking
- [First-Floor Unit](https://luminahousesalem.com/first-floor.html): photos, amenities, availability calendar, booking
- [Salem local guide](https://luminahousesalem.com/guide.html): attractions, walking tours, restaurants, day trips and October tips with walking times
- [FAQ](https://luminahousesalem.com/faq.html): booking, location, October visits and house rules