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Quaint Home, Near Good Harbor Beach and Town, Great for Families

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Gloucester, MA
  • Capt Bill & Sons Whale Watch
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Good Harbor Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cape Ann Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Quaint Home, Near Good Harbor Beach and Town, Great for Families

This is a classic Gloucester home, nothing fancy, more like a home away from home for your family. In fact, my family often uses it during the off-season which is one reason I insist this home stay SMOKE-FREE. The view is lovely and on many days the freshest breeze flows through the windows. Good Harbor Beach is less than a mile away. The house has two floors, the bedrooms and bathroom might be smaller than what you are used to. The beds can accommodate up to 5 people. We have an airbed and a cot for people beyond that.

This house is at the dead end of a quiet block, perfect for children to play safely. The driveway has two parking spaces.The small backyard is private, nice for listening to the birds while you relax. There is a dining table with an umbrella, as well as a bench.

Our main floor has an enclosed porch, dining area, fully equipped kitchen with a breakfast bar, and a living room with a flat screen tv that is hooked up to a Roku. The three bedrooms and bathroom are upstairs. They are small and cozy and the beds have firm, comfortable mattresses. Two rooms have Queen-sized beds and the third has a Twin. Each bedroom has an air conditioner. There is a cot and a blow-up bed if you need more places to sleep. We can also supply a Pack'nPlay.

You will be staying in a lovely, quiet neighborhood overlooking a wide expanse of salt marsh near the beach, yet is close to downtown. (This is a neighborhood where people live and raise their families. Please do not book with us if you are looking for more of a party atmosphere). The house sits at the very end of a dead end street. A short drive to the top of the street takes you to the main road to downtown Gloucester or Rockport. Downtown Gloucester is a five minute drive, and downtown Rockport is a little under ten minutes away. Both have many art galleries and dramatic coastal scenery. Gloucester, a historic fishing community, offers many excellent restaurants and bars, most with a seafood emphasis, an extremely scenic and classic working harbor, and a wide range of arts galleries and shops. Rockport is a much smaller and quieter town with a centralized village of shops and a few restaurants. The dramatic beauty of Good Harbor Beach, one of Cape Ann's most popular beaches, is just past the salt marsh behind the house. It's about a fifteen minute walk, or a five minute drive. There are also 3 supermarkets and a CVS within a 5 minute drive. Good Harbor Beach is 1 mile away (15 minute walk or a 5 minute drive).

If you want to arrive before check-in time, let me know and I'll do my best to accommodate you. I live on the block with my wife and family, and we are available to our guests should they need us.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Schooner Adventure. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and living room
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 15 minutes on foot from Schooner Adventure and a 2-minute drive from Capt Bill & Sons Whale Watch
Quaint Home, Near Good Harbor Beach and Town, Great for Families offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Heather Stewart

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 2 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number C0175791070

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Quaint Home, Near Good Harbor Beach and Town, Great for Families Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ushasri K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer vacation
Great hideaway, easy access to beach. House is well furnished, has everything you need and everything in great condition. Heather is very accommodating, friendly and responsive. We really enjoyed our stay , just hope we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Location
This was a lovely home for families. It was great being at the end of a dead end road for my kids to play. The house was clean and inviting. Communication with the owners was great and so helpful to find fun things to do with small kids. We would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Mansfield

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just what we were looking for - safe, clean, quiet, and our hosts had anticipated any needs that we might have as travelers.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig W., Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy House
We really enjoyed the stay at this property. Older home, nicely updated and stocked with the necessities. Clean and comfortable. Good location for week's stay. Within walking distance to harbor. Quick response by owners. Would stay here again if we did the Boston area again. Would absolutely recommend. Not fancy, and not advertised as such. Just a nice place to get together and spend time with family.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renate A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and quiet.
Perfect base for our trip to the Boston area. House was immaculate and very quiet. Heather was very responsive to our needs. Would definitely recommend. The only recommendation would be perhaps consider more seating in the living area. We watched a movie and it was tight for our family of 5 (including 3 teens).
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised
We came to visit our son who goes to college in the area. The house was as advertised- great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fern A., Tinmouth, VT

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
I would highly recommend this place ! Very clean and adorable. The hosts were very accommodating. We had all we could ever need and more. I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina M., Clarks Summit, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Home in Gloucester
My biggest impression upon entering this house was how clean it was, and how well thought out everything is, from the cart to bring to the beach, to the location of recycling, the coffee maker station, to extra amenities in the kitchen and bathrooms. Every need was well thought through. For my family, the location was perfect. It is situated in a neighborhood, but walkable and accessible to Good Harbor and downtown. Host was very available and extremely willing to help! Thank you, Heather.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Glenn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place and time even on a rainy memorial day weekend
We stayed through a rainy weekend with 2 adult children. The house far exceeded our expectations. The owner lives across the street and was available online for any help we wanted. It overlooks a tidal marsh on a dead end street - no traffic. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils and coffees and teas. The location is close to everything - groceries, shops. restaurants, even the beach is about a 15 minute walk. We spent one afternoon in Salem. Another morning at Halibut Point State Park which is the site of an old Granite Quarry overlooking the bay with many hiking trails down to the bay. The house has a great amount of kids' things / toys. Also has a beach wagon, beach chairs and beach toys. We did not use it because of the rain but we plan on returning for a summer weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021