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Gloucester: 5 Bedroom Summer Cottage with Sunset Views and Private Beach Access

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A two-story house with a porch and a chimney.
A bedroom with two single beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a window with blinds, and a framed picture on the wall.
A coastal landscape with a calm sea, rocky terrain, and a chair on the grassy area.
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, grassy areas, and a body of water.
A sunset over a calm body of water with a distant shoreline and some vegetation in the foreground.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Plum Cove Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Gloucester, MA
  • Place, Plum Cove Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Good Harbor Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Wingaersheek Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Corner Room

1 Double Bed

Door Room

3 Single Beds

Downstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Staircase Room

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Half Bath

Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Gloucester

Located in Gloucester, this holiday home is by the ocean. Dogtown and Sargent House Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Halibut Point State Park and Ravenswood Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Maritime Gloucester and Schooner Adventure. With kayaking, snorkelling and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Map
Gloucester, MA

What's nearby

  • Plum Cove Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Good Harbor Beach - 14 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Cape Ann - 15 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Long Beach - 17 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 17 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • West Gloucester Station - 11 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Common Crow Natural Market - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Talise - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brothers Brew - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gloucester: 5 Bedroom Summer Cottage with Sunset Views and Private Beach Access pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Gloucester: 5 Bedroom Summer Cottage with Sunset Views and Private Beach Access?

As of 4 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gloucester: 5 Bedroom Summer Cottage with Sunset Views and Private Beach Access on 25 April 2027 start from NZ$4,383, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Gloucester: 5 Bedroom Summer Cottage with Sunset Views and Private Beach Access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gloucester: 5 Bedroom Summer Cottage with Sunset Views and Private Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gloucester: 5 Bedroom Summer Cottage with Sunset Views and Private Beach Access?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gloucester: 5 Bedroom Summer Cottage with Sunset Views and Private Beach Access located?

This family-friendly Gloucester holiday home is located by the ocean, within 3 mi (5 km) of Plum Cove Beach, Halibut Point Reservation and Paper House. Halibut Point State Park and Dogtown 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. 22 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The setting of this house is absolutely gorgeous!! It is private and beautiful! The house is old, but has great character and has the necessary modern amenities. Forrest was always responsive to my questions, which was much appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was great! We were out for the half marathon weekend and this place was perfect. The runners ran right by the end of the driveway. And easy to get to the finish line. The group loved sitting on the chairs outside after the race. Beds were comfortable. Plenty of towels. Kitchen meet our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this house! The views were incredible! The history of the home was fascinating and we met another family member that lives in the area that shared more stories. He was very welcoming. Passed down over many generations is unheard of now days. The host was very quick with responses and very much wanted to ensure our level of comfort and accommodations. The home is obviously older and has a lot of character. Our entire family enjoyed the coziness and being able to spend time together. We washed clothes, we prepared a few small meals and we played games. We visited Salem a couple of days and experienced our first Nor’Eastern while there. The small town of Gloucester has a lot of history. We look forward to our next visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was everything it was advertised to be. Amazing location. Wonderful views! A quiet neighborhood and the hosts were welcoming and very quick to reply to any questions. Definitely read the history of the house on the front table when you are there.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the porches and the beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2025
thank you dorothy! You were a great guest
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful visit to The Quarry House. The description was excellent, communication with the owner was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2025
Thank you Laura! I appreciated having you and your family as guests and hope you'll come back! Kindly, Forrest
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Historical House

Able to enjoy the beach and hiking paths in the cove
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorable Family Vacation

The Quarry house was amazing. So much history and the view of the bay and the sunsets were perfect. The owner was super responsive to our questions and the Gloucester community was welcoming. I highly recommend this house and hope to visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great view

great view, peaceful, clean. Great communication
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

GLORIOUS GLOUCESTER

Simply amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2023
Thank you, Cal :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding weekend!

My family loved staying in this historic house! It was so peaceful and the views were incredible, our stay was much too short! The home is so comfortable and the antiques and artwork were fascinating. It was a perfect place for the bride and her bridal party to get ready for the wedding, thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing view!

My family enjoyed the house and view very much. We had a great vacation and the house was so cozy to rest in between site seeing. However the house definitely needs a furnace. Forest was a wonderful host ☺️
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Saved by the view

Great view. Needs some updating.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Weekend with friends

The house has great charm and the beds were comfy. It is an older home that comes along with some quirks but nothing that can spoil the beautiful property and location! Forest was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2024
Thank you Lyla, we are glad you enjoyed your time with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

College Reunion-40 years later

To say the least the property has history and great charm. There were 5 of us and all got a bedroom. The cove was breathtaking. Contact with the owner was awesome as we shared a few texts. Thank you for a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful time in Gloucester!

This historic, quirky, well stocked and magnificently located farm house was just an amazing place to stay!! Loved everything about this home, from the quaint old furnishings to the private beach and walking out on the breakwater for the incredible view. Kitchen has anything and everything you might need, including pantry items. Lots of beach towels, beach chairs and we enjoyed kayaking around the bay. Highly recommend staying here and we hope to return to this home next summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gloucester Trip

The house was great, very clean & the living room area was great, much bigger than expected. We had a fire 2 nights & played games every night at the table. Forrest was great to deal with, very helpful & always responsive. I would definitely stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best VRBO we have stayed at!

This property exceeded our expectations and our family trip for a wedding was the best ever! We are already looking at dates to go back. If you want a house with a lot of history, the best views and a private beach look no further! You will not be disappointed! In addition, Forrest was readily available with any questions we had and was the best host I have dealt with (this is the 11th VRBO we have rented). Also, the kitchen was stocked with spices and everything you could possibly think of. If I could give 10 ⭐️ I would!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing home in an amazing place

The house is so fun and cute! The photos don’t do it justice. Everything is charming and it has everything you could possibly need. It was hard to leave the house to go into other towns because it was so cozy and had chill vibes. And then there are the views - the views are incredible from every room! You are right on the water. It’s so peaceful and the ocean is a very quick walk from the house. The owner is also very communicative and was so helpful from the initial booking until we checked out. I really appreciate how thoughtful all the instructions were as as well. I hope to stay here again in the near future!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2022
Thank you Julie, that's very kind of you :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

I'm letting the secret out...

Forest and his mother Ginger, as well as their family member Happy were all a pleasure to deal with. Their communication was perfect and they were accommodating to every question and concern that we had. Definitely easy people to work with.The check in and checkout times were standard for this type of rental but I would say the checkout procedure was above average easy.The location is great, as any long-term stay can be accommodated by about a 15-minute trip to a local Market Basket as well as several smaller provisions closer by.The property... Boy oh boy the property.....It's truly a secret I'm letting out because if you're reading this and thinking about renting from forest and his family, you have struck gold. This house is part of a large estate owned by dozens of members that take excellent care of a large Oasis on the ocean. The views and the nature that surround the property are extraordinary. The private beach is visited only by other estate renting members as well as the family who is part of the large estate. It makes for a private, exciting, peaceful environment.If you're into lawn games and tennis, there are great provisions for both, if you are in for an ocean kayak, you have been taken care of already, if you're looking for a big cozy house to stare at the ocean from, you have been blessed.I had the privilege to marry my wife here and this place will forever be special. It's view is immaculate, it is well maintained, and it is the place to be.TYJesus
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends Getaway

THE VIEW IS AWESOME! House was clean, comfortable, old but updated and wonderfully quirky. Beds were very comfortable with clean, soft sheets, lots of towels and pillows. Kitchen was well stocked. Forrest is a wonderful host, very responsive. The ocean view will knock your socks off. Highly recommend, hope to go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quarry house

Great
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious and relaxing

Everyone loved this old, classic New England farm style house. So much space and character. Porches were awesome to gather for breakfast and late night, relaxing and enjoying the view. Path down to the beach was challenging for older folks, but younger adults enjoyed using the kayak and paddleboards that we brought. House was well-equipped with everything you could need, especially the kitchen. It was perfect to gather for a family wedding nearby and the yard was awesome for pre-wedding pictures. Bring plenty of food, though -- not many options for groceries. Grill or go out for seafood. Wish we could have stayed longer and would love to come back again. Can't thank Forrest enough for offering up his home.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2021
Thank you so much Beverly we are glad you enjoyed your time, and hope you choose to come back
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Breathtaking views

The property location was perfect. The The views and sunsets over the cover were breath taking. The two porches were perfect for day and evening enjoyment. Our only concern was that the beds were old and uncomfortable and the door to the queen bedroom upstairs did not close tightly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Vacation

Quarry House is a traditional New England summer residence which 3 generations of my family thoroughly enjoyed during our one week August vacation (2020). The house features nine foot ceilings and a double porch (upstairs and down) with spectacular views of Ispwich Bay. Most importantly, the property is completely self-contained, other than to make runs for groceries and lobster rolls, you can leave your vehicle in the circular drive. If you want to venture out, both Rockport Center and Gloucester Harbor are close by. A private uncrowded sandy beach, tennis courts and walking trails, along over 60 acres of Trust property, allow for a complete sense of safety, regarding children and serenity for the adults. The house is well stocked with appliances, cook ware, and plenty of summer reading materials. Quarry House received a big thumbs up from the entire family, and the owner (Forrest) was extremely helpful with comprehensive information regarding both the house and its environs.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
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