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Clean Waterfront Classic Cottage with Private Beach

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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, clear waters, and a forested area.
A wooden deck with white railings and chairs, overlooking a calm body of water with boats.
A room with a brown leather armchair, a blue patterned pillow, and a staircase with a wooden railing.
A covered deck with large windows overlooking a body of water, featuring a flag and a lifebuoy.
A turquoise door with a glass panel, a white chair with a cushion, and a wooden bench.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Gloucester, MA
  • Place, Stage Fort Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Fishermen's Memorial Monument
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape Ann Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Downstairs Single

1 Single Bed

Upstairs Bunk #1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Upstairs Bunk #2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Upstairs Double

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Gloucester

Located in Gloucester, this holiday home is on the beach. Cape Ann Museum and Sargent House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Maritime Gloucester and Schooner Adventure. Rocky Neck Art Colony and Essex Shipbuilding Museum are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks, whale watching and power boating.
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Map
Gloucester, MA

What's nearby

  • Stage Fort Park - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Fishermen's Memorial Monument - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Cape Ann Museum - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Pavilion Beach - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Maritime Gloucester - 8 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Gloucester Station - 8 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Open Door Food Pantry - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Burn Tavern - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Clean Waterfront Classic Cottage with Private Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Clean Waterfront Classic Cottage with Private Beach?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clean Waterfront Classic Cottage with Private Beach on 1 May 2027 start from NZ$4,819, 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 Clean Waterfront Classic Cottage with Private Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Clean Waterfront Classic Cottage with Private Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Clean Waterfront Classic Cottage with Private Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Clean Waterfront Classic Cottage with Private Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gloucester holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Northeast Hospital Corporation - Addison Gilbert Campus, Pavilion Beach and Massachusetts Bay. Stage Fort 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. 27 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location to relax and enjoy! Second time staying and looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fifth stay! Love this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love Jean’s home! You cannot get closer to the water. We’ve stayed several times. The bathroom and kitchen are small, the bedrooms quirky yet very comfortable, and it’s not a spot for young kids or those with mobility challenges. That said, WE LOVE IT!! This home is stocked well enough to prepare any kind of a meal and you can’t beat the view during prep. You literally cannot go an hour without feeling completely relaxed with all that water view and the gentle lapping of the Annisquam river. Please don’t take my review to heart, because we want the home for our next Gloucester getaway…
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was fabulous waking up each morning to the gentle sounds of waves! Location was great with easy access to other day trip events.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

1st visit to New England!

We loved it and will be back❣️ wonderful location, friendly people, an overall great vacation. .
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Picture perfect vacation spot! Plenty to see and do without ever leaving the property! The host was great about checking in to be sure that all was well and house was complete with everything we needed. We would definitely love to return to this beautiful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fourth times a charm! Perfect location, charming house and ideal week. So appreciate the quick communication and comfort of this place. Booked already for next year
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Threepeat Vaca Heaven!

Third visit and can’t get enough of this sweet house! The view is the best on Cape Ann. Cozy, charming location. Woke up everyday to paddling and gazing at the sea! Great hosts! Excellent communication! See you next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magic

This house, such old-fashioned beauty and integrity, sitting at the confluence of 2 tidal rivers, is in an absolutely stunning natural setting. Owner is a delight too!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical Gloucester

It happened to be cold and rainy to start for our second stay here but wonderful nonetheless. Warm and toasty with the wood stove going and enjoying the priceless view. Right on the water you can’t help but feel you’re on vacation. The home is charming with everything you might need to prepare meals. We preferred to stay in, bringing in take out a couple of nights. The water is so calming and magical.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We arrived at the cottage as the sun was setting and found the scene from the front porch to be beautiful and peaceful. The cottage is very well and accurately described in its VRBO listing. This is a comfortably furnished quaint but small space, not for everyone, but if your vacation objective includes decompressing and simply chilling-out for extended periods of time we would highly recommend it. Following our first full day of witnessing the dramatic tidal change, the point of our 10-day trip quickly became not to leave this little point of land on the Annisquam River. To that end deliveries from Whole Foods, Sebastian’s pizza, take out from Lobsta Land and steamed lobsters from Market Basket helped us achieve our objective. A day trip to Rockport, a great whale watching venture and long walks on nearby Wingaersheek Beach accounted for our departures from the cottage. Jean and Austen were excellent hosts who made us feel most welcome and were always available to answer any questions.
View from the foot of my bed on the first morning at the cottage. With my dog Blue equally mesmerized by the scenery.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful little cottage by the water

We had a great short visit. The property is right on a private black sand beach, with ample opportunity to swim or use kayaks, paddle board, and more. My kids loved finding hermit crabs and playing with the incoming tide. The screened porch is a great spot to watch the boat traffic, especially at sunset with a beverage of choice. It is easy to get to shopping, restaurants, and attractions. Gloucester has it all. One note - and it is called out in the listing - is this is a tiny home with one toilet and shower, with some steep stairs to the property entrance as well as to the second floor. Those with mobility challenges will find this property inaccessible. Think more on the rustic side. That said, we were comfortable and enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immaculate cute cottage with a fabulous ocean view. We enjoyed sitting on the porch watching the boats go by. They had paddle boards and a kayak that you can launch right from the private beach. I loved having the ocean breeze through the windows an hearing the lapping of the waves. Quiet, peaceful, perfect. The host was great at answering questions and very responsive. Great week long experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Second Time Around

Love this place! Super charming! Cozy! Best location! Already booked for our third year in 2023! Communication with owners timely and easy. Went out to dinner once and my hub and I decided that there’s really no need to ever leave that screened in porch. The view and comfort of the house is the best on Cape Ann! Paddling and kayaking is perfect- just a short paddle to my fav beach in New England. Thanks Jean and Austen!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location!!

You can’t get any closer to the water! At high tide, I could be sitting in the screened-in porch and carry on a conversation with my kids swimming in the water. Loved the vintage feel of the cottage! We enjoyed every moment of our time, the sunset views filled the sky, and can’t wait to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Priceless views

Austen was very responsive and helpful. The views are worth what the property is lacking, like a/c and some screened windows/doors to allow the breeze to cool the place with only fans. There are some property improvements that could be made for sure, but it really is all about the view, so if you love being right on the water and watching the wildlife and boats go by this is a great place. Again, Austen was always easily available to answer questions and give suggestions. Easy to get to grocery store, liquor store, pharmacy and restaurants. Four stars only because of lack of screens, cracked windows and dusty fans.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect getaway

We appreciated the historic charm of this lovely house. It had everything we needed for our stay and we truly miss hearing the ocean tide coming in and out every day. It was close enough to town but far enough away to feel secluded and truly away from the city.
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very clean

We had a great girls week at this beautiful typical New England cottage. Kitchen fully equipped, comfortable beds and furniture with a beautiful view! We’ will return!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

For the view

Lovely view from porch. Can hear Wingaersheek ocean waves on quiet early morning. Austen very responsive and helpful. Very cramped quarters, steep stairs, stubborn latches/key--not suitable for seniors. Cleanliness did not meet expectations; e.g., cellophane wrappers, candy and dirt between downstairs bed and wall. The jewel is the view.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2021
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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

UNBEATABLE LOCATION!

Wonderful cottage in a location that is simply amazing! My husband, two sons and our dog & I stayed for nearly a week (not long enough!) and had a wonderful time. The screened porch is where you will want to spend all your time! Just fantastic views. Owners are fabulous to work with and very responsive. Definitely plan to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical getaway!!

Gorgeous house with spectacular views! Love love love the tides coming in and out and under the house. Our own private swimming area, what?! Clean and charming decor and oh so comfortable. Communication with owner immediate and clear. Able to paddle board to our favorite beach everyday with breakfast, cocktails, dinner on the screen porch! I was in heaven and already booked for next summer! Thank you Jean and Austin!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A different view of the ocean...

This property is full of character and opportunities to enjoy a waterfront setting. We had four generations of family present and really appreciated the location. Sunsets are spectacular and it's often surprisingly quiet and tranquil. Very close to beaches, shopping and restaurants. The stairs and parking are a tad challenging but doable. The property owner was pleasant, easy to reach and had the cottage stocked and comfortably organized. The linens were pristine. Thank you for a great stay (despite record breaking heat!). June & Lauren S
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to be !!

We enjoyed our stay at the property. The deck was amazing you could sit out with cocktails and enjoy the view, boats and amazing sunsets. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything you need. We were able to fish on private beach in front of property which yielded dinner for the family. Austen was very helpful if we called with any questions and even helped with some fishing advise. He went above and beyond. Jean was also quick to respond if we had questions. Thanks again for our memories and long overdue vacation to beautiful Gloucester.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Stay

Ideal location! It felt remote but still close to restaurants/grocery stores. It was relaxing to sit on the back porch and watch the boats go by. The family loved swimming right behind the house and running around on the beach at low tide. Lovely visit and would come back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a great trip!

The rental is wonderful. It is just as described and has such history and character. It is very tastefully and thoughtfully decorated with everything you need. Many rentals you need to bring basics for your stay - not this one: there’s toilet paper and paper towels and soaps and even linens and towels for you to use! It makes it a truly stressful trip to sit back and enjoy the incredible view. Keep in mind, as the owner states it’s and old duck cottage, that the house is compact and the rooms are small. It made for a great trip for our family to spend time together. But if you’re someone who likes a huge master bedroom to sprawl out in this isn’t for you. We will definitely go back and will cherish the wonderful trip we had sitting on the porch, fishing, kayaking and sitting watching the boats and sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
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