The Historic Bell House Hygge Retreat

Andover, MA, United States
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About

Nestled in the picturesque New England town center of Andover, minutes from gourmet dining, coffee shops, a Whole Foods supermarket, the Addison Art Gallery, Merrimack College and Phillips Andover we present the new: Bell House "Hygge" Retreat. It's a 200 year old structure that was completely rebuilt and remodeled by a highly skilled design team. Interior Design: Nirma Raffi Raffi Design Lab Photography: Linda Holt Linda Holt Creative

Good to know

This is a completely private apartment next to another apartment, with a private entrance. It's packed with modern amenities including digitally controlled central heat and air conditioning, an ultra modern kitchen, a fully stocked Keurig coffee station, stainless microwave, stove and fridge, a luxurious Kohler bath, plush towels & linens, and a calming design aesthetic. The interior was decorated in a Nordic style that evokes "Hygge". The word hygge means: "giving comfort to someone" or "to console". The word has roots in ancient Norse, and the term reflects our English word “Hug”. So hygge is simply the feeling of being embraced by the wonderful things of the world. The Bell House Retreat offers that in spades. There's a gracious primary bedroom with a sumptuous queen bed, linen curtains and furnishings by Article Furniture, a secondary bedroom with twin beds. The kitchenette seating area offers vegan leather chairs and an expanding wood table from West Elm. Outside is a private patio seating for morning coffee. It's a perfect location for a family or couple visiting the area for graduations and sightseeing, or for those that simply need a relaxing Hygge retreat from the world.

Availability

What this place offers

Amenities

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Heating and cooling

  • Portable fans

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Outdoors

  • Garden or backyard
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Single level home No stairs in home
  • Free street parking

Services

  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more

House Rules

Park parallel to the garage door.

Accessibility

Neighborhood

Guest Access

The entire apartment is yours.

Reviews

Karen
December 2025 · Airbnb
This is the 3rd time I've stayed at this convenient and charming Andover retreat. It's a perfect location for enjoying downtown Andover. Mark gave clear instructions for how to handle the first winter snowstorm of the year. Thank you for another comfortable stay.
Julia
November 2025 · Airbnb
This apartment is a gem! The decor belongs in the pages of architectural digest, and it is spotlessly clean. Comfortable mattresses and ample room for a family of four to feel right at home. We hope to be guests here again!
Cayson
November 2025 · Airbnb
This Andover home is truly exceptional — it’s right in the heart of downtown yet perfectly quiet and peaceful. The location couldn’t be better: just a short walk to Whole Foods, the train station, local restaurants, barbershops, and even the church and town center. Everything you need is within minutes on foot. Inside, the house is spotless, modern, and extremely comfortable. All the furniture and appliances feel brand new. The kitchen is fully equipped with every utensil and tool you might need, and there are plenty of them — perfect for cooking and dining at home. The folding dining table is clever and practical, the sofa is cozy, and the beds are perfectly arranged for a restful stay. It’s one of the most well-prepared and thoughtfully maintained Airbnb homes I’ve stayed in — quiet, convenient, clean, and welcoming. Highly recommended!
Denisse
September 2025 · Airbnb
Nestled in Andover was Mark's place welcoming my family of 3 and I. It was comfortable and spacious enough for us. I knew it wasn't central to my activities but the 35 min drive into Boston & Salem was a breeze. I'd gladly book again in the future.
Karen
September 2025 · Airbnb
Great place to stay. We actually came to visit Salem, and this listing was wonderful. Not that far from where we wanted to go. The home was lovely, neighborhood quiet exactly as described.

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Best to have a car. But you can walk to some town center restaurants and stores.

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