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Good Harbor Beach Retreat ~ Walk to beach, shops, restaurants ~Dog Friendly

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A marina with several boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings and greenery.
A dining area with a wooden table, black chairs, a red umbrella, and a window with a view of greenery and a house.
A residential area with a paved driveway, a small tree, and a wooden fence.
A deck with outdoor furniture, a covered grill, and a house with a shingled exterior.
A room with a wooden cabinet, a table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Good Harbor Beach
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Gloucester, MA
  • Place, Good Harbor Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Schooner Adventure
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Wingaersheek Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Good Harbor Beach Retreat ~ Walk to beach, shops, restaurants ~Dog Friendly

Our adorable, 3 bedroom home is in a prime location for your vacation, with plenty of windows for ocean breezes. If you prefer, there are several AC window units for the hot, muggy days. Just a short walk to Good Harbor Beach. Catch amazing sunrises on the beach, or stunning sunsets at nearby Niles Beach. You will enjoy the retreat-like atmosphere, from the simple and tasteful, Zen-inspired furnishings, to the old, tall trees on the property, with outdoor grilling and dining space in the patio area. Lots of windows for the ocean2 minute walk to the supermarket, coffee shop, liquor store, ice cream shop and more. 5 minute drive to downtown Gloucester, Stage Fort Park and Harborwalk concerts. The train to Boston is 5 minutes by car, with ample parking. Cape Ann, and especially Gloucester has amazing restaurants, nightlife, live music and special events all summer! Come practice yoga on Good Harbor Beach, relax with your family or go out and enjoy all that Cape Ann has to offer! The house has ample parking for 3 cars, cable/wifi, and comfy beds with new mattresses. One is tempurpedic foam, and the others are traditional mattresses... Ideal for one couple, a whole family or 2-3 couples!!! The space is in a quiet neighborhood, but near to all of the lively attractions of the beach-fishing-shopping-growing resort town of Gloucester. *Please note: Separate studio efficiency space in back of the basement level of the house - is also available for rental for additional fee-adds one additional bed/bedroom, bathroom/shower, lounge area, TV, coffee maker, and fridge, and full use of backyard, hammock and extra patio space. Inquire if interested

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0258601070
Property # 4152941
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 the area's natural beauty can be seen at Thatcher Island National Wildlife Refuge and Ravenswood Park. Maritime Gloucester and Rocky Neck Art Colony are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Gloucester, MA

What's nearby

  • Good Harbor Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Schooner Adventure - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cape Ann Museum - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Niles Beach - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 13 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Rockport Station - 5 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Lobster of Gloucester - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Seaport Grille - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Good Harbor Beach Retreat ~ Walk to beach, shops, restaurants ~Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Good Harbor Beach Retreat ~ Walk to beach, shops, restaurants ~Dog Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Good Harbor Beach Retreat ~ Walk to beach, shops, restaurants ~Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Good Harbor Beach Retreat ~ Walk to beach, shops, restaurants ~Dog Friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Good Harbor Beach Retreat ~ Walk to beach, shops, restaurants ~Dog Friendly located?

Located in East Gloucester, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Good Harbor Beach, Schooner Adventure and Massachusetts Bay. Cape Ann Museum and Capt Bill & Sons Whale Watch are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very convenient location - Near multiple beaches and other fun things to do in the area but just far enough away to not have lots of associated crowds and traffic.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2026
Thanks, John! You and Gina are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location - nice stay

Excellent location and clean vacation home. 10 minute walk to wonderful Good Harbor Beach. Easy communication with owner. Very much enjoyed our stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Thanks Normann...and I am glad you enjoyed your stay ~ you came a long way from Germany! All my best, Julee
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute little house.

We loved Gloucester. Had a great time. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Review of OM SWEET OM

The house was very clean. It was an easy walk to the beach. Grocery stores were very close by. Therefore the location is excellent. The owner was readily accessible/available. Our family had a wonderful beach vacation at this lovely home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Dear Rita, I am glad that you all enjoyed your time here in Gloucester! My only wish is that you could have been here for the newly landscaped front yard! Please come back next year if you ever wish to leave those beautiful mountains for a trip to the ocean...thanks for your lovely comments and review, too.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible location and great patio!

The beds were good and shower was good Communication with the owner was great. I have a few suggestions. The lighting in the kitchen and living room was poor. I would add more of that. I would also have a bigger table in the kitchen as there was no counter space and we cooked a lot. We brought a folding table and cutting board with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Debby! I had the lighting in the kitchen fixed and the table is now a larger one....thanks for the constructive feedback, and please come back again to enjoy the improvement! :-) All of my best, Julee
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect place in a strategic location

I’m a Gloucester “native” born and raised there now living in California. Made the journey East with my daughter, grandson and his wife to bring my husband who was also a “native” back home, his final request, celebrating his memory with family living here and in the area! Looked for a home close to Good Harbor Beach, and 21 Marina Drive, a 5 minute drive, was available. Our host, Julee, quickly responded, and because this visit would include such an important event, was very accommodating about kindly and generously providing her home during our chosen dates. The home is strategically located on a quiet street, walking distances to car rental, grocery shopping, restaurants, and the beach. Also affords opportunities for spectacular walks along the ocean for miles. It has more than ample room for 4 or more to enjoy a cozy and comfortable place to return to after a day of exploration and adventuring. It was a great base for venturing out to connect with out of town family and other attractions. Bearskin Neck, just a few miles down the road in Rockport. Is one of the all time favorites. Nice, as well, to have a well-equipped kitchen and lovely patio with a barbecue for relaxing at home and just hunkering down to take a break from “touristing” once in a while. Our host was very conscientious about checking in to make sure that everything was going smoothly and help with any questions or concerns. We loved being here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Week long get away for Halloween

Family had such an amazing experience visiting Salem and Boston for Halloween! And we had the perfect place to call home when we were done on our adventure!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Hey! Please come back anytime, Doug! So nice to host people who enjoy what is offered and make the most of the area!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank you!!!

What a beautiful little home. Thank you soooo much
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Easy access to Good Harbor Beach

We enjoyed our stay at OmSweetOm. Quick and easy access to Good Harbor Beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great times in Gloucester

The home was beautifully furnished and very comfortable. The home is very convenient to major roadways and yet is in a very quiet neighborhood. We are definitely glad we were able to stay somewhere so nice
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing family vacation.

We were happy to find a place close to Good Harbor Beach. Sitting by the water at the end of the day was perfect. We loved being in Gloucester and felt like the house was perfect for our needs. Charming and easy.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Thanks so much. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay. Come again next year! All of my best, Julee
Verified review

8/10 Good

Convenient cottage near Good Harbor Beach in E. Gloucester

We rented Om Sweet Om for four nights. It's a super clean cottage with three bedrooms and a basic kitchen in a really good location a long stone's throw from Good Harbor Beach, and close to Gloucester center, Rockport and Annisquam. We had four adults and two kids and there was plenty of room inside and out for everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Thank you, David! You and your family are welcome to return anytime. Best wishes, Julee
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect house for us

This house was the perfect size for our family of four. It was clean, nicely updated and pleasant to stay in. We had everything we needed and Julee was a very gracious and helpful owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Thank you very much, Wendy and your family is lovely and you were the perfect guests!
Archival

8/10 Good

Great location; close to everything!

Cozy, newly renovated house in a quiet neighborhood. We could walk to the coffee shop in the mornings and, within a 15-minute drive, be anywhere else. There's a nice deck for sitting outside and the living area lets in beautiful light. We had our little Boston Terrier with us so fellow dog owners should know that Gloucester is not a particularly dog-friendly town. Very few restaurants would let us bring him with us (I'm talking about outside dining, of course) and the beaches that allowed leashed dogs were few and far between. Good Harbor Beach -- the one closest to this property -- is very pretty but definitely NOT dog friendly at all. We had great luck, however, at Wingaersheek Beach, where dogs are allowed after Sept 15. Ipswitch Ale Brewery was also very dog friendly and had good food. Overall, it was a lovely getaway and the property was a great home base, given its centralized location; so easy to get to wherever we felt like roaming on any given day!
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Thank you Sarah, for your honest feedback. Yes, Gloucester has just come through a long battle between the dog owners and the non-dog owners with respect to beach access! Good Harbor is dog friendly after Oct 1...so, summer beach walks are unfortunately discouraged. Being a dog owner myself, I wish there were early morning dog hours all summer!! Thanks for your very kind comments about the house and locale too! Come back after Oct 1 sometime!!! All of my best to you!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic 😊❤️

We had a lovely stay. It is a nicely decorated cozy house. The three bedrooms had nice beds and ours had a super comfy mattress. Nice living space so we could spend time with friends from the area without feeling cramped. The yard is lovely with outside table and chairs and grill. All in all it was perfect for us! Thanks Julee!

About the host

Hosted by Julee

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Hello!
I am a considerate, friendly and caring host. My hope is to create an experience for your vacation that is relaxing, fun, and suggestions on what to explore in the Cape Ann area.
I am a professional in the field of education, and have over 7 years experience renting to travelers in the Boston area. If you have specific needs or requests, we are always happy to try to meet those needs, if possible. My interests: Yoga, walking my dog, dancing, healing arts, swimming, live music and enjoying all of the cultural and outdoor activities of Cape Ann in the summer!

Why they chose this property

East Gloucester is sought after and beautiful. With Good Harbor Beach within walking distance, its a very safe, quiet and yet convenient area. Walk to Shaws Supermarket, Stop n Shop, Nino's Scoops Ice Cream, Charlie's Diner, Cape Ann Coffee/Sandwich Shoppe, and so much more, within walking distance!

Getting Around
By car, the house is 5 minutes from downtown Gloucester, for dining and entertainment. Its a 7 minute drive to Stage Fort Park, with its bandstand concerts, Thursday Cape Ann farmer's market, salsa dancing and more! The Cape Ann Transit Authority runs buses on nearby Eastern Ave. We are very near (2 minutes by car) to highway 128, to Boston, Salem, or other spots on Cape Ann. Or, park your car at the Gloucester Train Station, and ride the train to Boston in just under an hour!

What makes this property unique

The house is newly advertised, and therefore has more availability than many of the fully booked vacation rental homes. It was lovingly decorated to create a peaceful and open vibe. The proximity to the beach, extra large driveway, and the affordability of the rental make this an extraordinary option for couples, families and even singles to enjoy some time in a dynamic beach town, with a variety of recreational options for every walk of life. From slow-paced and peaceful, to vibrant nightlife to active outdoor adventures...Gloucester and Cape Ann offer it all.

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