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Waterfront Home with Spectacular Viewsof the Annisquam River

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Street side looking towards the river.
Patio greeting area
View from the water at low tide
Kitchen eating area
Cooking and prep area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10171.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gloucester, MA
  • Wingaersheek Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Good Harbor Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Half Moon Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Home with Spectacular Viewsof the Annisquam River

Watch the beautiful sunsets over the Annisquam River from the deck or just enjoy the scenic views all day long of Merchants Island, Jones Creek and Wingaersheek beach at a distance. Simply spectacular.

This vintage home built by a boat captin in the 1890’s has six bedrooms on the second floor and sleeps up to 10people. Large eat in kitchen with two seating areas. There is a half bath off the kitchen, and a bathroom with a tub on the second floor. The walk out lower level has a newer bath with shower and laundry. You may swim from the property or boat from the shore or dock with a canoe, kayak, flippers, mask and snorkel and get ready for a fabulous vacation. (We do not supply any of these
Items).
Keywords: Single Family

Property manager

Maureen Malloy

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
We do not have parking or room
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is allowed outside the house
Interior and exterior furniture left in the same position as you found it upon entering. All dishes to be clean.
Please fold any towels neatly. PLEASE: No sleeping on bedspreads and shams.
No use of kayaks or outboard which are not available to guests.

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: We do not have parking or room
Long-term renters welcome
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
Property Registration Number C0204281070

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Gloucester

Located in Gloucester, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Good Harbor Beach and Wingaersheek Beach. Maritime Gloucester and Schooner Adventure are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gloucester, MA

What's nearby

  • Maritime Gloucester - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Hammond Castle - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Good Harbor Beach - 9 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Half Moon Beach - 10 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Gloucester Station - 3 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Holy Cow Ice Cream Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪George's Coffee Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Causeway Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Home with Spectacular Viewsof the Annisquam River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Home with Spectacular Viewsof the Annisquam River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Home with Spectacular Viewsof the Annisquam River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Home with Spectacular Viewsof the Annisquam River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Northeast Hospital Corporation - Addison Gilbert Campus and within 3 miles (5 km) of Dogtown and Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church. Cape Ann Museum and Sargent House Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brent H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place!

Wonderful setting, accurate listing, and right on the ater!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home,perfect for family.

The weather was perfect,allowing us to paddle board and enjoy the sand bars.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding Location

Another great year at this cottage. We will be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views

This property has beautiful views of the Annisquam River and a lovely, large porch from which to view them from. Our granddaughter enjoyed very much going down to the docks and walking on the sandbars at low tide. Maureen responded promptly to our questions and was accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a returning Gloucester native!

It is a perfect place for my family and I to return to our roots. The location and view are spectacular. We enjoyed ourselves and hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mollie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location that’s like an old beach house

We had a fantastic time here in what reminds me of an old school beach house, which is the best. Plenty of beds, lots of seats for meals, and a great location. Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxation with a view

Amazing location with the best view! Kids and adults both enjoyed the house! Swimming, fishing and searching for critters at low tide made for the best week!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine M., Braintree, Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful autumn house

Thank you so much for a wonderful stay! We had some events to attend this weekend, and it was such a beautiful place to come home to. We all loved our stay! Christine
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful getaway

The house is over 100 years old, but, very comfortable and cozy. Natural wood work. Gorgeous views. Very relaxing. Our group is already looking forward to staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

A group of female family members were there for a get together. Loved the view from the back deck. The house had everything we could possibly need!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen J., Rochester, NY USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Great location, very clean and well stocked. Comfortable beds, lots of room. Rented kayaks that were delivered to the house. Great week, highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Getaway

Plenty of space for 8 adults and one toddler. The deck was a perfect place to relax and an excellent play space for our little one. The house was well equipped with everything we needed. We also enjoyed swimming in the river.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G., Locke, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing vacation rental

Our family of 11 enjoyed our stay in this beautiful rental. There was plenty of room for all of us. Hands down, the best feature of this cottage is the location. Just can't beat the views from the huge deck. Grandkids loved exploring the sandbars at low tide. Wonderful vacation!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Allison N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience!

We loved our time here. The view from the deck can’t be beat. We walked out to the sandbars during low tide and rented paddle boards to use everyday right from the dock. It’s an older home and definitely feels like it, yet all important amenities are provided and work well. Host was very quick to respond to communications. We hope to stay again sometime!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The property title tells it all

No need to hit the beaches, everything is in your backyard. We brought inflatable kayaks which enhanced our time in and on the water. Watching the daily parade of pleasure and commercial boats was fun. A great location which is minutes from the center of Glocester and a short drive to Rockport. Can not wait to go back next year, There is no A/C, but there are plenty of fans.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C., Newark, DE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glad We Returned 2022

Like last year this large, vintage property was spotless, kitchen could not be better appointed in terms of dishes, silverware, cooking appliances, cleaning supplies, small appliances (toaster, k cup coffee maker, traditional coffee maker, and large modern appliances. Abundant towels, linens, pillows. And, of course, the fabulous river view and sunsets.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vibes

My husband and I, our daughter, and two grandchildren had a wonderful time. The home is warm and inviting with lots of charm and spectacular views. The host has thought of everything- there was nothing we could not find that we needed. The home was very clean. Ours was a rather short visit but we packed a lot in. We spent time in Gloucester, Salem, Rockport, and Boston. After a full day enjoyed coming back to the welcoming home. We all slept soundly- the beds are very comfortable. We would love to come back again maybe in summer when we’d focus on water activities and spending more time on the expansive deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C., Newark, DE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Each of the 3 Years Has Been a Charm

Notwithstanding the 72 hours of rain and wind averaging 20 mph with gusts to 35, we enjoyed our visit. We spent more time at the house this year vs going out and about, appreciating the well appointed kitchen, the large tables we gathered around playing games . WIFI and cable was dependable. We remained warm and dry. We did miss sitting out on the decks in the sunshine, watching the boat traffic and the changing landscape (due to tides) but maybe next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic Family Home with gorgeous river view

Our family gathered for a celebration of life for a woman who spent many years on the Annisquam River. Because we were all from out of state we needed a large place to accommodate 10 adults and 2 children. This house worked for us because it had enough sleeping space for all and had a dock on the river. The biggest drawback was that it only had a single shower. All the bedrooms were on the second floor and might be problematic for folks with mobility issues. Likewise the stairs to the dock were uneven but the view was well worth traversing the terrain. The house was dated but that was part of the charm.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Lori S.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Just OK—owner a bit difficult.

I have only ever given fully positive reviews on VRBO. This is my first time in 10 years of renting I’ve ever had any issues... First the good: The location is beautiful—the back deck is awesome for morning coffee and watching the sunset. We were also able to paddle board right from the back dock. The less-than-good: The living room was not ideal for my family to hang out in. All of the furniture is wicker, so it just wasn’t a comfortable place to settle into. The bedrooms are VERY SMALL and VERY HOT (lack of AC was mentioned in the listing, it was just more uncomfortable than I imagined it would be). We also found a used diaper under one of the beds. Even with the above, I could give a positive review—it’s vacation and we can adapt to accommodations for one week. The biggest issue was with the owner. Her responses to the few questions I had before the trip were a bit abrupt—but I thought it was just me reading tone into texts. When I parked in the lot that she assured us we could use on the first day for beach access, she yelled at me (from the window of her permanent residence) for being there (admittedly before knowing who I was). I had to repeatedly explain that I was her tenant from across town—she was still quite rude. We had 3 families staying at the house—plus a teen driver—so we did have 4 cars using the parking she promised. We parked at the back as instructed (there were still LOTS of empty spaces). When my husband arrived last (he worked that morning and joined us later at the beach), she was rude/yelled at him too—and sent me a fairly nasty message. The house sleeps 11—we need more than 1 car to get to the beach. Still, my issue was with her tone. There’s enough ugliness in the world—I feel like this could have been handled better. My elderly father did knock over a table lamp while we were there (there are LOTS of knick-knacks in the house), which I forgot to mention until after we left (I just assume this will show up in my guest review). The tense exchanges did put a minor damper on our visit, and will prevent me from returning to this location.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Claire W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous home

Charming river front home with all the amenities. The view off the balconies was beautiful. We enjoyed our morning coffee sitting outside and watching the boats. The street was quiet. Highly recommend staying here when visiting this area. It was close to everything we wanted to see.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Riverview

Great property I would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathi A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Back to Gloucester for vacation

This house is wonderful, clean, stocked with everything you could ever need. The decks have a beautiful view of the river with a nice breeze on those hot days. Everything was easy and convenient we look forward to booking again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends getaway

Great trip and location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anat W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything we hoped for

We spent a week at this beautiful place for a small family reunion. There is a feeling of "generosity- " accommodated a larger group comfortably, and stocked with everything one may need. The deck overlooking the river is a highlight of this property. The view and feel is so very beautiful and we spent hours there, observing the fishing herons in the mornings. We swam right from the dock and the water was crystal clear and refreshing. What a wonderful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Maureen Malloy

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This is a family owned property for over 65 years. The property is maintained and managed by one of the owners who which lives in Gloucester.

Why they chose this property

Perfect place to gather family and friends. Comfortable, vintage summer home. You will feel like you are stepping into the past, but have all you need for an enjoyable stay.

What makes this property unique

The house is situated up high, some of us (older folks) simply enjoy sitting on the deck to talk and talk and talk while watching the activities on the river.Other guests might swim, kayak or just enjoy water activities. There is plenty to do locally. Whale watching, boating, great beaches, night life, museums, shops, and great restaurants.

Languages:

English
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