Long Beach Gloucester-1 minute walk to Beach. Large, private yard. 1 pup ok

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A beach with a sandy path leading to the water, surrounded by greenery.
A two-story house with a porch and a small attached garage.
A garden with a stone birdbath, pink and yellow flowers, and a potted plant.
A house with a porch, a staircase, and a number '5' on a rock.
A two-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Good Harbor Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Gloucester, MA
  • Place, Good Harbor Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape Ann
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Gloucester

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in East Gloucester, a neighbourhood in Gloucester. Schooner Adventure and Sargent House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Maritime Gloucester and Rocky Neck Art Colony. Essex Shipbuilding Museum and Cogswell's Grant are also worth visiting. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Map
Gloucester, MA

What's nearby

  • Good Harbor Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Long Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Cape Ann - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Front Beach - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Salem Witch Museum - 34 min drive - 35.6 km

Getting around

  • Rockport Station - 7 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Lobster of Gloucester - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seaport Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Long Beach Gloucester-1 minute walk to Beach. Large, private yard. 1 pup ok pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Long Beach Gloucester-1 minute walk to Beach. Large, private yard. 1 pup ok?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Long Beach Gloucester-1 minute walk to Beach. Large, private yard. 1 pup ok?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Long Beach Gloucester-1 minute walk to Beach. Large, private yard. 1 pup ok?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Long Beach Gloucester-1 minute walk to Beach. Large, private yard. 1 pup ok located?

Located in East Gloucester, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Good Harbor Beach and Long Beach. Cape Hedge Beach and Schooner Adventure 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. 31 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and well-provisioned. Communication with host excellent. Easy to get to in Gloucester.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location and the property had everything we needed. It is, however, older, including the furnishings. Comfortable but older. The location is wonderful - 1 block to beautiful Long Beach - but there are no water views and no great place to lounge outdoors (the deck furniture consists of an outdoor table for 4 and additional plastic chairs for sitting). But I must emphasize that we had a wonderful time; and communication was great! Thanks for letting us enjoy the Beachcomber!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2026
We are so pleased you had a great time and loved the location and all the amenities we offer to our guests. We appreciate that you were happy with our communication prior to and during your visit. Beachcomber cottage is a very well maintained property with gorgeous grounds. We share our beloved family home with many seasonal guests and have furnishings that will last, (not trendy, poorly made pieces) and will be comfortable for all to enjoy. Beachcomber Cottage offers Peek-a-boo views of the water, however, within a one minute walk to the beach, 'Long Beach' offers you glorious, expansive ocean views with two lighthouses and a white sandy beach!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Wonderful layout of house. Short walk to the beach. Easy to cook breakfast for the family. Comfortable beds! The host was easy to contact, if needed and the house was very clean!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Stay

Great property. Very nice host and the location was great for Salem, Rockport, and even Boston. Loved every minute
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Lovely, spacious home in an ideal location. House is within walking distance to the beach and close to area attractions. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2024
Thank you so much staying at Beachcomber Cottage while visiting Gloucester. We are so pleased you had a good time enjoying the beach and the local area. We hope your travels will allow you to return as we'd love to have you! Thank you too for taking such good care of Beachcomber Cottage, it was so appreciated. Have a wonderful summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot

We couldn't have asked for a better place to spend some time at the beach! The house is great, the yard is gorgeous and it's an easy walk to the beach and Dairy Maid =).
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property

We enjoyed the spacious accommodations as well as the beautiful grounds. Felt like home. But 2 minutes from the beach!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 Long Beach Rd property (Beachcomber Cottage)is one of the most comfortable, spacious houses we have rented in Gloucester for many years! We enjoyed walking distance to 2 beaches with easy access to shopping and downtown…also car rental co.The house easily accommodated 4 family members with a large kitchen, dining area, living room and 2 bedrooms on 1st floor and an upstairs”suite” with bedroom, bathroom and game room including ping pong table which provided privacy for my grandson and his wife. The backyard was private, beautifully landscaped and quite a serene place to sit and relax after a day of exploration, as well as a lovely deck on which to enjoy your morning coffee! The area was peaceful and a great getaway to escape the present chaos of modern life. This is a perfect place to unwind, especially after Labor Day and busy summer seasons everywhere!What made renting a house completely across the country(we’re from CA) much less challenging was the communication with hosts and their readiness to answer our questions. One host actually lives in the area and would be readily available to handle any emergencies that might arise! Loved Beachcomber Cottage and hope to return next year! It is a true gem!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all enjoyed hanging out on the large spacious deck, watching the kids play in the large well manicured lawn on the side of the house. They were lots of flowers to add beauty and lots of trees or tall shrubs to provide privacy from the neighbors. Ping-pong table on the second floor’s recreation room was a big hit with all of our guests. We made several dinners for our guests using the grill and the cooktop and everything was available as far as cooking utensils, pots, and pans. The property owners promptly answered any questions that we had prior to checking in and we really had none after we checked in because the property was pretty much as described. I would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gloucester Trip

The house was great we had 3 small issues 1 think the owners should stress more that the stairs from parking area are the only way in. Having knee problems it was an issue 2 The step into the kitchen could be marked with yellow tape. One older relative had a bad fall on it 3 A minor issue….. the coffee pot does not turn off automatically and we went off leaving it on. It ended ok but could have been a real problem None of these are huge issues but would be helpful for future rental
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 November 2022
We are so pleased you had a wonderful time and enjoyed Beachcomber Cottage. We certainly enjoyed having you! We apologize that the steps up to the main entrance was a bit of a challenge, we thought having a photo and letting guests know Beachcomber was not handicap accessible (indicated on the website) would be helpful. We do appreciate you letting us know so we can be more proactive with this information. A new coffee maker with an auto shut-off has been ordered and yellow tape has now been added to the kitchen entrance. Safety is our # 1 concern and we thank you for bringing this to our attention.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

WOW!

I can't say enough good things about the Beachcomber Cottage! Laura has created a warm, welcoming, clean and well appointed home and amazingly offers it as a rental! My family found the home spacious enough to spread out when we wanted some quiet time but there were enough large spaces (inside and out) to gather and eat together. My mother, who has some knee issues and is partially blind, appreciated the grab bars in the bathroom and in a few other places in the house that offered her the extra security she requires. Let's not forget the real reason you rent this house--Long Beach! We love Long Beach and the Beachcomber is about the 6th house up from the sandy path that takes you right down to a picture perfect spot at the end of the crescent shaped beach! I would say with slow legs the walk will take to 4 minutes and with a quick step you can do it in 2. The owners were always quick to reply to my questions and we will rent this house again and again. If you can find an available week, snap this place up!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Perfect Location

The home was beautiful and clean, just steps from the beach! We had a wonderful week in Cape Ann. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful beach getaway

My partner and I had a lovely vacation at your home. The house had everything we needed and was right down the street from the beach. We especially enjoyed the front patio. My only suggestion for improvement would be to make clear in the listing that this is not a private home; there is a resident staying downstairs. The resident did not disrupt us at all (in fact she was quite friendly and even helped us!) but it would be good to have an accurate listing.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and Convenient

Comfortable and spacious/cozy house in a quiet neighborhood off the beaten path near Good Harbor Beach. We enjoyed our stay and would like to come back. Gloucester/maritime decor.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Beach week!

Property was wonderful, and close to 2 beaches- we visited both! Great communication with owner and house was as advertised. Thanks for a very nice stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Our family just had a fabulous time! The house is clean, well-appointed, and you can't beat the location. Of course, it didn't hurt that the weather was fantastic too. Thanks so much for a great week, it was just what we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

A perfect location between two beaches.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

The location in superb only steps from the trail to Long Beach. The property was clean and roomy and great for separation especially if there are inclement weather days. They provide all of the linens and the kitchen was well stocked. There are 2 TV's both small, which is no matter to me as I don't watch much but for those who like large TV's they may be disappointed. The whole experience was great and I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic time, location and home..

We had a wonderful time. Great house, lots of amenities, responsive host. Lovely garden. Deck was pleasant for eating and for sunsets. Hope to rent again soon...
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

Whether you're coming from nearby towns or far away states, this is an ideal getaway. Great proximity to the beach as well as other sites in the Cape Ann/northeastern Massachusetts area. The house is clean, there is a beautiful yard, there is plenty of room in the house and the pool table is a real bonus when you don't feel like running around sightseeing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great find near Long Beach and Good Harbor

The property was very generous with space. It was not newly renovated and we had a few ants at various times. The location is ideal for our family. We have relatives who live on the other end of GH Beach and throughout Gloucester so this is an annual trip for us. The grounds of the house were stunning and overall the house provided us with all that we needed for our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

Great location for a beach vacation! Easy walk to the beach and a quick car ride to downtown restaurants. The backyard is well cared for and offers a wonderful shady spot after the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful place to stay

The Beachcomber cottage was a wonderful place to stay at Long Beach. The house had beach chairs, sun umbrella, and beach towels all provided. The yard is nicely landscaped and quiet. My family enjoyed playing pool in the evening and had a great week.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely perfect!!

Everything was perfect. The owners thought of everything you could possibly need while on vacation. The house is beautiful and spotless and located in a quiet neighborhood. It is literally a 2 minute walk from the driveway to beautiful Long Beach. It has a beautiful yard with lots of big trees to provide shade which was a welcome change from the hot sun on the beach. We loved it so much we have already booked for next year. We feel so lucky to have found this beautiful home to spend our family vacation. Thank you Laura for renting your beautiful home to us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Best vacation ever

This was the best vacation ever. No stress, the owner and her daughter make everything so easy. The house is well kept and clean. Long Beach is my favorite beach in Massachusetts and love going every year. Have rented several houses over the numerous years that we have been going but this one - is the best one. The beds are very comfortable. Love that this is house is close to everything, beach, and food. lol. Bearskin and Gloucester are my favorite places to visit. Look forward to going on this vacation every year.
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