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Waterfront Home with Spectacular Viewsof the Annisquam River

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Gloucester, MA
  • Place, Good Harbor Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Wingaersheek Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, TD Garden
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪60 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).
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0204281070
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

About the area

Gloucester

Located in Gloucester, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Dogtown and Sargent House Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wingaersheek Beach and Ravenswood Park. Maritime Gloucester and Schooner Adventure are also worth visiting. Kayaking, snorkelling and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Gloucester, MA

What's nearby

  • Good Harbor Beach - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Boston Harbor - 57 min drive - 63.2 km
  • TD Garden - 58 min drive - 65.0 km
  • New England Aquarium - 60 min drive - 66.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Open Door Food Pantry - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪George's Coffee Shop - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterfront Home with Spectacular Viewsof the Annisquam River?

On-site parking is available at the 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 Cape Ann Museum. Sargent House Museum and Stage Fort Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible view. Lots of space for our group. Well equipped kitchen Would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view from this property was incredible, so relaxing. The house is very old and outdated, in need of some repairs and refresh, but it was enough to accommodate our group since we are close. It is definitely rustic, but had the essentials.
View from the deck
View from the deck
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
To experience what Cape Ann has to offer, you only need to sit on the back deck and watch the tide go in and out and the daily parade of boats.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina G.

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

Get Vacation house

I’ve stayed at this house before, it’s a simple beautiful property. The deck has always been a highlight of the stay. The Owner of the house was very accommodating, and answered any questions we had. Extremely kind and helpful and went over and beyond to make sure our stay was as comfortable as possible. Great place to bring family and enjoy the view.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SHANE I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for the week. Awesome views from the double decker deck. Very quiet area for relaxation away. The only slight inconvenience was the bathroom shower was in the lower level while only a tub bathroom on the same level as the bedrooms. The tub worked out great though for the grandkids. Will stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zach L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. The host was easy to communicate with. The only thing we ran into that caused an issue was that the house doesn't have A/C and it was very hot and humid the first few days of our stay. The house has plenty of fans, but we had a few nights going to bed with the house temp over 75 degrees. Overall, a neat place with a great view.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

G Owens C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Was a nice cottage-y home. Check-in was a snap. House ready and welcoming. Great deck with tons of seating. Kitchen was huge, plenty of space, had just about anything you needed. Had trouble figuring out how garbage disposal worked, but finally got it. No AC, but owner supplies plenty of fans. Also, attic fan works well. Living room furniture not very comfortable. Great views of River. Parkkng was very adequate. Gas grill worked well. Only one indoor shower. The second is outdoors and not private. We enjoyed the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
We always appreciate positive review and completely agree with the best feature is the location and view. After 60 years we feel the same way.
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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
Verified

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

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.

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