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The Aerie. 2 King beds, AC, outdoor shower. Walk to 2 local beaches

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Aerial view
Living area
Floor plan
Floor plan

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 16223.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Gloucester, MA
  • Place, Good Harbor Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Hedge Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Wingaersheek Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 8

1 Double Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Lower Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

The Aerie. 2 King beds, AC, outdoor shower. Walk to 2 local beaches

Welcome to Aerie! Enjoy this grand gathering house with great flow and enough rooms for all the beach lovers in your life. The home is situated between two of Cape Ann's most coveted beaches, Long Beach and Good Harbor Beach. As an added bonus the home is moments walk to an ice cream stand and pizza shop.

Beamed ceiling, paneled walls, and wood floors throughout provide period detail and create a traditional cottage vibe. The first floor includes an open concert kitchen and dinning area, a bath with stand up shower, a large living room with lots of seating, and a cozy den with fireplace. Laundry is also located on this level. There is also a finished, enclosed 1st level porch washed with natural light that opens onto a large exterior patio perfect for outdoor dinning and lounging. New for 2024 is an outdoor shower.

The 2nd level has 8 bedrooms featuring two king bedrooms, and another full bath. Two of the front bedrooms room have distant ocean views. The four central bedrooms have central air. The rear two bedrooms and fronttwo bedrooms have portable air conditioners. In the winter the two front and rear rooms use electric heat. (Window units removed in early fall).

The house can sleep 16 people in beds.

The name Aerie means an elevated, secluded dwelling and this home is just that. This near 100 year old beach cottage is perched above Thatcher road making it a quick walk to local beaches. The large driveway, and an additional small lot across the street, allow guests to park up to ten cars.

*All bed Linens/bath towels are included. Beach towels are not provided.

———Extra Information————-
-Boomings last week of June-labor day require 7 nights stay Fri-fri.
-Guests are asked to maintain ability to communicate via VRBO app for notifications and updates.

-See our sister property listing on homeaway (#3641328). Sleeps 12 and is a quick walk to Goodharbor beach.

-We take our neighbors comfort and privacy very serious. If your group cannot handle being respectful of our neighbors and maintain quiet time after 10pm we ask you to please not book.

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House Rules

Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets are NOT allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking in house will result in deposit loss.
Guests will follow the trash policy. No trash in anything but City provided bags. Recycling will NOT be bagged. Bins to curb on trash day.
Follow the posted policies available throughout the property. Guests are expected to be available via app for communication and owner messages.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number C0018761070

About the area

Gloucester

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in East Gloucester, a neighbourhood in Gloucester. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wingaersheek Beach and Thatcher Island National Wildlife Refuge, while Schooner Adventure and Maritime Gloucester are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Rocky Neck Art Colony and Essex Shipbuilding Museum.
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Gloucester, MA

What's nearby

  • Good Harbor Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cape Hedge Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Niles Beach - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 15 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Encore Boston Harbor - 62 min drive - 62.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Burn Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Lobster of Gloucester - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Aerie. 2 King beds, AC, outdoor shower. Walk to 2 local beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Aerie. 2 King beds, AC, outdoor shower. Walk to 2 local beaches?

As of 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Aerie. 2 King beds, AC, outdoor shower. Walk to 2 local beaches on 18 May 2026 start from NZ$1,204, 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 The Aerie. 2 King beds, AC, outdoor shower. Walk to 2 local beaches?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at The Aerie. 2 King beds, AC, outdoor shower. Walk to 2 local beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Aerie. 2 King beds, AC, outdoor shower. Walk to 2 local beaches located?

This family-friendly Gloucester holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Good Harbor Beach and Long Beach. Schooner Adventure and Maritime Gloucester are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Melinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family vacation

Location was great
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey C.

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

Great stay for a group

Five adults and 8 young children stayed at this house and there was plenty of space and an easy walk to Long Beach. The owners were extremely communicative and accommodating. The house was clean and well stocked. We’d definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil A.

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

Gloucester paradise

Fanatasic location and spacious rooms with every amenity possible. Beach is 5 minutes walk and the home is comfortable and spread out. Great for family gatherings
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

Family Reunion

Had a wonderful stay with our family! Location was perfectl. Thank you so much for letting us rent your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anietie U.

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

This property was excellent

Owner was very responsive when we reached out with questions. I would easily stay there again when i am in the area! House was awesome and right by the ocean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

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

Rent your own bed and breakfast for the whole family

Great property for the whole family to enjoy. Great communication
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael O.

Great stay!

House was wonderful and very spacious. It was in a great location and easy walk to all beaches and attractions. Rockport was a 5 min drive. Overall excellent experience with the place and the owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea N.

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

Great home for a groip

We really enjoyed our stay in this home! We went with two other families. Had plenty of space. Walking distance to a great ice cream place and a local beach. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful October get away!

Location was absolutely perfect to everywhere our group wanted to visit. This home was perfect plenty of room to sleep we even had extra beds! Lobster rolls across the street are amazing we had one every night. Great place to gather with the fam and plenty of space to spread out too 😉 hosts were responsive and took care of whatever needs we had❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli M.

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

Impressive place

Our favorite thing about this property was how stocked the kitchen implements were. And so many rooms! Very cozy, right up the street from a public beach, can't go wrong. Good communication with host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen P.

Great Place for a large family!

Very close to our family wedding location. Very nice that most of our family stayed together. House just down the street from a good pizza, sub, lobster roll and ice-cream!! easy walk to the beach! plenty of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lea and Charlie A.

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

Wedding weekend at Aerie

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our weekend visit to Gloucester. The house was comfortable, well equipped, and clean. We walked to Long Beach several times and strolled the beach at low tide and the walkway at high tide.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Perfect spot for our wedding weekend!

The house was absolutely beautiful. Very large, multiple bedrooms and was about 15 minutes from our wedding venue. We greatly enjoyed our stay, and will look forward to booking here again in the future! Thank you for being a part of our big day! ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Cheryl A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was well appointed for multiple guests with enough bedrooms and ample space for hanging out. One bathroom was nicknamed the Micky Mouse for a deceased mouse with a friend. All homes have mice, I was not surprised to see a few.The driveway, however, was way too steep for our small shuttle vehicle and 3 of our guests cars couldn’t make it up due to the bottom of it scraping the abrupt incline. There was parking across the street provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

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

Family Time in Gloucester

Our family has been spending time in Gloucester every year since 1985. As our family has grown, so has our need for accommodations which can support the brood. Lisa & PJs house was perfect: well appointed, clean, easy check in/check out processes, and plenty of space to spend quality time together. The location is also convenient; you can walk to Good Harbor, Long Beach, and the Ice Cream shop right down the street. A wonderful home for a wonderful time! Thank you so much, we are very grateful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail G.

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

Great Home for a Large Family Celebration

We went to Gloucester to celebrate my husband's 75th birthday in February. This home was perfect for our large family-8 grown-ups and 5 children ranging in age from one to seven. We really appreciated having the eight bedrooms with plenty of choices of beds-bunks, twins, queens and kings. The kitchen was roomy and very well stocked and there was plenty of room to accommodate all of us in the dining area. We were so pleased that it was an easy walk to Good Harbor Beach and a quick drive to both Rockport and Gloucester. We enjoyed hanging out in the living room and enclosed porch. Even in winter, this was an awesome place to rent! I imagine it would be even more wonderful in the warm weather. There was plenty of room to park all our cars. The host was great about communicating and answered any inquiries we had immediately. My husband was thrilled with the celebration and I feel so lucky I chose here to have it! Thank you Lisa and Patrick!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is darling and in a great location! I found it to be well equipped with plenty of space to spread out and enjoy time with friends. Gloucester is a delightful place to visit and this home is a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas H.

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

Wedding

We came for a wedding and the house was ideal. Just 2 1/2 miles from wedding venue. The owners were excellent and the house was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette A.

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

Lovely house near the beach

We had a wonderful family reunion at this lovely home near fantastic Good Harbor Beach. Lots of space for gathering. Well furnished kitchen. Hosts were responsive without being intrusive. Would rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Great for family gatherings

Nice property!. AC is provided in most rooms but not all as stated in the listing - That gets a little rough on hot nights if you are the ones sleeping in the non-AC rooms :) Overall a very nice family friendly home close to the beech. Driveway is very steep and it is difficult to get in and out of onto the main road. There are a lot of stairs to get up to the house from the driveway way so a bit challenging for my 85 year old mother but again, overall a very nice home with very good hosts !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurel K.

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

Perfect location.

The house is ideally located between the two beaches, a short walk along lovely seaside streets to the prettiest end of Good Harbor Beach and an even shorter walk to Long Beach, great for morning walks and runs along its sea wall. The house is large with ample and comfortable outdoor space. A great week for the whole family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Fun friend getaway!

Wonderful house! Bedrooms were great and plenty of them! Tons of room for adults and kids! Cozy living room, toddler friendly, loved the side siting room for night cap chats! Very close to the beach and town! Lisa was a great host, great to communicate with!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

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

This was the perfect house to rent with toddlers.

This was a perfect place to rent with grandchildren. The inclosed porch was a plus and the all around deck was perfect for them to play. Also the side deck was a great place to play cornhole. I also loved the two entrances to the bedrooms upstairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

sara G.

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

Cleanliness and check out process.

I hope you do take the time to read this. I will start this review by saying the property was a very good option, and it was a perfect fit for us. But unfortunately, not everything turned out to be as perfect as we'd expect it to be. Before our stay, it was outlined that we put dirty linens and towels in a specific bag, which was understandable. At the time of check out, we did exactly that and we also put in the bags with the dirty linen the blankets we had used. Given our current Covid-19 pandemic situation, this made sense to do. Who wants to sleep in our previsouly used blankets? While this made sense to us, it did not to the hosts. We were charged $200 extra for our extra careful thoughtfulness for the next guests. This tells me that we slept with blankets of another group of people because these are not regularly washed. Overall, the place was a great stay, the space was perfect, the cleanliness was good, not great and I would have chosen the place for a future stay but given the message of how rarely these blankets are washed, how clean is the space during these times where cleanliness and extra carefulness has become essential, it is no longer an option.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harry B.

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

Great stay at a wonderful large home

Family and friends week long getaway. All loved the house. Plenty of room, 12 minute walk to the beach, take the backroads not the main road when walking to the beach as the homes in the neighborhood on the waterfront make it a pleasurable walk on Salt Island Road. Will rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Lisa and Patrick Halloran

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I grew up in Montreal, Canada and met my husband PJ while he visited Montreal. PJ grew up in Gloucester and has an intimate knowledge of the area having worked on local whale watches and Inns before going to college and accepting a commission in the U.S. Army. We now live north of Boston where he serves as a Firefighter and I as a Manager.

Why they chose this property

My family vacationed in the area for many years renting homes over the summer. We purchased a nearby property and love sharing the local beaches with visitors. When this property became available we loved its private setting and generous amount of space.

What makes this property unique

This grand home is massive! Great for families or groups you will have tons of room. The inclusion of a private lot across the street from the property adds parking for all your beach visitors. The indoor/outdoor living space is a key addition to this home.

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English, French

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