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Lanesville Cove Retreat Home

Lanesville Cove Retreat Home

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If you are lucky enough to live in Lanesville, you are lucky enough! How true.
Another great sunset for fishing or just relaxing.
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Overview of Lanesville Cove Retreat Home

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Gloucester, MA
  • Popular LocationCape Ann10 min drive
  • Popular LocationGood Harbor Beach17 min drive
  • Popular LocationWingaersheek Beach19 min drive
  • AirportBoston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Lanesville Cove Retreat Home

Our serene, open floor plan home features everything you need for a short stay or a long term get away. Our goal was comfortable and attractive- a place we like to go and share. I hope you agree. (need reviews- this is a new listing for us but look to our other place Cove Cottage #116852) We are walking distance to everything, Lanes Cove, Plum Cove and quarries in the heart of funky, scenic Lanesville. Park your car (in your own dedicated spot). Stroll to the Package/General store, post office, Cafe and more. Convenient, yet private! At 1,100 square feet it is bigger than some three bedroom homes we have seen but as it is open with a modern, beach feel we count it as a one bedroom. The 'official' bedroom is upstairs overlooking the Cove, it features a queen and a twin and a sitting area. Downstairs there is comfortable seating for all your friends, three full couches, two dining areas, an office/desk area and a full kitchen with all the appliances (and a well stocked pantry). In the rare occasion it is too hot or cold we have that covered. We recently renovated and installed a/c through heat pumps (split systems). We also offer wifi and cable in case you need to get a bit of work done, and a full laundry.
Why we love Lanesville. If you have been there you will know-Lanesville is a funky village home to an eclectic crew, lobstermen, artists and a white and blue collar workforce. A highlight of life in the Cove is the sunsets, residents and visitors make the evening pilgrimage to the Cove wall or Plum Cove to enjoy what has been dubbed some of the best sunsets in the world. They really are! Outdoor, adventure travelers will love Lanesville too for it's easy access to the water, and quarries and Greenbelt trails-Kayaks, SUP, and mountain bikes are everywhere. Need more adventure? Halibut Point State Park is a mile down the 'Scenic road'
Prefer a more sedate vacation. Park it on the deck, overlook the Cove with a good book or maybe cook up some fresh lobsters from down the street- or start the grill. Shopping in nearby Bearskin neck, or taking in a concert at the many musical venues including the Shalin Liu Center is an option. Shopping in Gloucester is fun too.
Everyone will enjoy nearby adventures, including whale watches- though we have seen them right off the rocks, visiting the wolves or the big sandy beaches in town- Wingarsheek and Good Harbor. Try to save some time for Hammond Castle, the wonderful Cape Ann Museum, Brewery and distillery tours and of course great eats! All good rainy day escapes or just to try!
We accept well behaved dogs... the smaller and quieter the better- let's talk about yours. Mine are perfect :) Dog deposit for cleaning. Dog friendly cove is a huge plus!

Property manager

Alexandra W Turner

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Fees: $150 dog stay/$50 cat or at discretion

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please place your trash in provided city bags in our buckets.
We require insurance or a security- more if it there is a dog! Let’s talk

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number C0352771070

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gloucester

Located in Gloucester, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Ann and Wingaersheek Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Maritime Gloucester and Schooner Adventure. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Gloucester, MA

What's nearby

  • Plum Cove Beach - 10 min walk
  • Shalin Liu Performance Center - 8 min drive
  • Cape Ann - 10 min drive
  • Good Harbor Beach - 17 min drive
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Rockport Station - 13 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 10 min drive
  • McDonald's - 9 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 10 min drive
  • Long Beach Dairy Maid - 12 min drive
  • Brothers Brew Coffee Shop - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lanesville Cove Retreat Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Lanesville Cove Retreat Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lanesville Cove Retreat Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lanesville Cove Retreat Home located?

This family-friendly Gloucester holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Plum Cove Beach and Halibut Point State Park. Paper House and Halibut Point Reservation are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relax and enjoy
Great quiet location to relax. Wonderful owners and hidden gem. We had a wonderful vacation in Gloucester.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

April W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and convenient
We stayed here in 2019 and were so excited to find the listing again four years later. The property is pretty and airy and the kitchen is large and well-stocked with implements and condiments. The flowers on the porch create a fairyland with hummingbirds and ocean views to boot. A package store a couple of doors down magically had exactly the groceries we needed when we needed them. A few doors further down is a bakery and sandwich shop. A block away in the opposite direction was a small but perfect playground for our active 7-year-old. Alexandra is an excellent, responsive host. On both visits she has gone above and beyond the expected to make our experience as wonderful as possible. She’s great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location for a Cape Ann get away
The property is located in a wonderful spot a stone's throw away from Lane Cove and a local cafe and package store. It has a comfortable vibe in the decorating and furnishings. We have a wonderful vacation touring Cape Ann. We especially appreciated the pet friendly policy of the host.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

P. G., Chicago, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waterviews, great homebase
We enjoyed our visit in lanesville!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay, great location
My family of four (including two kids) enjoyed this spacious and comfortable rental with easy access to so many great spots. We had a lovely time and Alix was so kind and communicative. Really great experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Alexandra W Turner

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John and I purchased this house because we love Lanesville so much! We vacationed here for years, as we like the casual vibe and the mix of friendly, interesting people from artists to lobster men and scientists. The natural beauty and lots of open space close to an intimate village make this a special place. This is not fancy, we were going for beach cottage when we fixed up and furnished our home. We tried to make our place comfortable, and clean and hope you don't work too much. Though you could with internet available. Well stocked with games and beach reading. We really want you to enjoy it as much as we do.
We have our fur kids, so we understand good and bad dogs. We have one of each and will allow yours but expect you to keep your fur kids and real ones on a short leash.

Why they chose this property

We live in North Central Mass and getting to our families place in Falmouth (the other Cape was getting to daunting with traffic). We wanted an escape that we could enjoy that was not over run with summer people. This place is well situated close to everything, with parking, very comfortable and you don't have to fret about it. Close enough not to spend a day getting there but it was 'away' enough to be really relaxing.

What makes this property unique

Size and comfort is our forte. We want you to really enjoy it so we stock up and leave plenty of room for stretching out. The best part of the Cove is the warm sheltered water to dabble in. It is not the gorgeous albeit popular beach like Good Harbor or Cranes. Those are close enough to go to, but at the end of the day I take my glass of wine and go sit on the rocks and watch what National Geographic referred to as one of the best places anywhere to watch the sunset. Kayak magazine wrote up the cove too as a 'best of' place to set out. I also enjoy walking around the 'block' ocean side of course-the whole shoreline from the breakwater is conservation and people go sit up to look over Hampton and watch the fireworks Saturday and Wednesday nights. Feeling ambitious, kayak straight across to Wingarsheek. Lanesville is like going back in time, very relaxing.
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