Charming cottage on seaside estate offers gorgeous views, private beaches

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A room with a large window offering a view of a body of water, a small table with a vase, and two chairs.
A tennis court with a view of the sea.
A lush garden with a view of the sea, a patio with chairs, and a house in the background.
A pond with lily pads and water lilies surrounded by dense greenery and trees.
A cozy room with a fireplace, a dining table, and chairs. There is a window with a view of trees and a lamp on a table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Plum Cove Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Gloucester, MA
  • Place, Plum Cove Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Good Harbor Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Salem Witch Museum
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Gloucester

Located in Gloucester, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Dogtown and Sargent House Museum are local landmarks, 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, power boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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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
  • Salem Common - 35 min drive - 35.5 km
  • Salem Witch Museum - 36 min drive - 35.9 km

Getting around

  • 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 Charming cottage on seaside estate offers gorgeous views, private beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming cottage on seaside estate offers gorgeous views, private beaches?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming cottage on seaside estate offers gorgeous views, private beaches?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cottage on seaside estate offers gorgeous views, private beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming cottage on seaside estate offers gorgeous views, private beaches located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gloucester cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Plum Cove Beach, Halibut Point State Park and Halibut Point Reservation. Paper House and Dogtown are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aside from the weather being restrictive to explore, everything was awesome. Views were great the communication was good throughout the whole process we had a good stay despite Mother Nature throwing a little tantrum.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property!! Even more incredible host. You are taken care of from the moment you enter to the moment you leave. I could not recommend this property more! Wish I could give it more than 5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little Driftwood is a charming cottage with gorgeous water view, in a 55 acre private coastal oasis replete with two lovely beaches accessed by pleasant elevated pathways above the otherwise rocky coastline. It is proximate to the wonderful town centers of both Gloucester and Rockport.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot! Casual, comfortable little cottage. Old fashioned with modern amenities. Host was wonderful! Ideal for small family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great place to enjoy nature with sufficient amenities

Fantastic location and the property was as described at the online listing
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property! Probably going to book for next year!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

Clean, well stocked, beautiful location that was perfect for our anniversary getaway. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Slice of Heaven

The cottage is a charming escape situated on a property that is a slice of heaven. It was the perfect setting for tide pooling, bird watching and relaxing on the New England coast. A short drive from Rockport and Gloucester, it was the perfect location for a short getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Loved this place!

The cottage is rustic but charming. It had everything we needed and more (some food items that were nice to have on hand, for example). The hosts were super kind, generous, and communicative. Having the fireplace, the incredible view, and the opportunity to walk around the trails along the coast made it a really special place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

A special spot!

Little Driftwood cottage was simply magical and charming. Beautiful, serene, quiet and right by the ocean! Perfect for a couple or small family. A short lovely walk to beaches. Beautiful nature surrounded us at very turn. We really enjoyed our stay and Bonnie and her daughter were attentive and made sure we were very comfortable. Look forward to booking here again in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was neat as a pin, very well equipped, and the bed was extremely comfortable—but the view from the living room onto the bay was absolutely outstanding, as were the surroundings! We throughly enjoyed sitting for hours on the rocks by the ocean, taking in the birds and the lobster boats! We loved the property so much we had to tear ourselves away from it to visit other parts of Cape Ann! Rockport is a stone’s throw away and Gloucester a 20mn drive with great places to eat. The cottage was easy to find thanks to great directions from Bonnie and Elizabeth could not have been a more gracious and helpful host! Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was very nice at Little Driftwood. We shared a walking path with the bigger house and the host Bonnie. She and her daughter are so communicative and really help with anything you need. We had all the items needed to stay in if wanted, but also had a short drive to either Rockport or Gloucester. The shower was a stall so a little short for my husband who is very tall. The view from the house and little beaches around the property are amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bonnie and Elizabeth are wonderful host. They made sure we feel welcomed and comfortable. The cottage is small and cozy and the view was excellent. I will definitely come back to Driftwood, but maybe a different cottage which is more spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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