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

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The downstairs
The living room features a cozy loveseat.
The barcalounger! Love them or hate them, they are SO comfortable.
The television has a Roku and a free HDMI port for you to plug in your devices.
Dining area
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8102 sq m

Explore the area

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Gloucester, MA
  • Popular LocationMaritime Gloucester2 min drive
  • Popular LocationGood Harbor Beach2 min drive
  • Popular LocationWingaersheek Beach16 min drive
  • AirportBoston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)52 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Queen Back

1 Queen Bed

Queen Front

1 Queen Bed

Twin

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

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.

Property manager

Heather Stewart

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No children in the basement - The laundry is in the basement, but so is our heating equipment. It is not a child-safe environment.
No smoking.
This is a quiet, friendly residential neighborhood. Please drive slowly and respect our neighbor's privacy.

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
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
Property Registration Number C0175791070

About the area

Gloucester

Located in Gloucester, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Good Harbor Beach and Cape Ann. Travelling with kids? Consider Schooner Adventure and Maritime Gloucester. 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 - 2 min drive
  • Good Harbor Beach - 2 min drive
  • Cape Ann Museum - 3 min drive
  • Half Moon Beach - 12 min drive
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Gloucester Station - 8 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 3 min drive
  • Seaport Grille - 15 min walk
  • Dunkin' - 6 min walk
  • Holy Cow Ice Cream Café - 3 min drive
  • Crow's Nest - 14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Home, Near Good Harbor Beach and Town, Great for Families pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quaint Home, Near Good Harbor Beach and Town, Great for Families?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Home, Near Good Harbor Beach and Town, Great for Families?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quaint Home, Near Good Harbor Beach and Town, Great for Families located?

This family-friendly Gloucester holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Schooner Adventure and Good Harbor Beach. Massachusetts Bay and Cape Ann Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km). Gloucester Station is 29 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ushasri K.

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

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

About the host

Hosted by Heather Stewart

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I live next door with my wife and family. So we are accessible, but we respect your privacy. We will, on occasion, use the freestanding garage on the property. (The garage is off-limits to guests).

Why they chose this property

This is a great house for people who need 3 bedrooms, but don't need (or want to pay for) luxury accommodations. It is also a good fit for people who prefer a quiet, but not isolated atmosphere.

What makes this property unique

You will be staying at a dead end where there is very little traffic, yet right up the block is Route 127 which is a main road on Cape Ann. This neighborhood is smack in between the best beach on the North Shore and Gloucester's vibrant downtown.
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