Good Harbor Beach House - walk to beach, close to restaurants and shopping! - Gloucester

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Entrance to Good Harbor Beach just down the street!

Howard's Cottage-by-the-Sea is nestled on the salt marsh with a quiet setting.

Shaded side porch with rocking chairs and entrance to the living room.

Shed stores beach chairs, toys, beach buggy and umbrellas.

View of the Deck in November - no summer furniture.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8145 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check out the area

Gloucester, MA

Good Harbor Beach9 min walk
Long Beach6 min drive
Wingaersheek Beach16 min drive
Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)48 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Good Harbor Beach House - walk to beach, close to restaurants and shopping!

A quaint 4 bedroom family cottage sits on the edge of the salt marsh and dunes of Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester, Massachusetts - the oldest fishing port in the United States. This rare location offers privacy as well as desirable proximity to Gloucester's most famous beach. Listen to the surf, smell the sea and enjoy the breeze!

You can enjoy a quaint front deck, full length covered porch and spacious back deck. The deck allows for comfortable lounging as well as outdoor dining for 6+ (Pictures to follow, currently being painted.)

An outside shower allows for convenient clean up and a large private back yard for children to play. Loads of gardens and bird watching.

Four bedrooms allow for ample sleeping arrangements for up to 8 quests: (2) twins, (2) full and (1) queen. Please note that the bedrooms with the full beds are connected and one room is accessed via the other.

Gloucester offers minutes drive to world class seafood, ice cream just down the street, golf, state parks for hiking, whale watching, sport fishing, live theater, music, art and so much more!

Property manager

Laura Howard

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Pets are allowed with prior approval.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Parking for a maximum of (3) cars. If additional off-site parking is required, contact owner.

People other than those listed in Rental Agreement may not visit/stay at the property without prior approval.

Loud noise on the deck is restricted between 10:00pm and 9:00am out of respect for the neighbors.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 C0479341070

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gloucester

Located in Gloucester, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Good Harbor Beach and Cape Ann. Travelling with kids? Consider Schooner Adventure and Maritime Gloucester. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gloucester, MA

What's nearby

Good Harbor Beach - 9 min walk
Maritime Gloucester - 4 min drive
Long Beach - 6 min drive
Half Moon Beach - 11 min drive
Wingaersheek Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

Rockport Station - 6 min drive
Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

Starbucks - 5 min drive
Seaport Grille - 4 min drive
Dunkin' - 3 min drive
Long Beach Dairy Maid - 10 min walk
Holy Cow Ice Cream Café - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Good Harbor Beach House - walk to beach, close to restaurants and shopping! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Good Harbor Beach House - walk to beach, close to restaurants and shopping!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Good Harbor Beach House - walk to beach, close to restaurants and shopping!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Good Harbor Beach House - walk to beach, close to restaurants and shopping! located?

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

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Claudia P.

4 Jan 2024

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

Cozy Home in the perfect setting

We really enjoyed our 2 night stay. The house is beautiful and very clean. Easy walking distance from the beach and only a short drive to Gloucester, Rockport, Halibut State Park and Crane Beach. Very quiet location.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie R., Brunswick, Maine

4 Jan 2024

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

Wedding weekend

This was a wonderful location for myself and family while my nephew got married in Gloucester. Every place I looked up to go to was 6 minutes away! My only concern was that since there had been heavy rain, the road was a bit treacherous (a taxi nearly stalled out in the lower section of the road.) Would love return in the warmer days of the year!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John A.

28 Dec 2023

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

Loved Good Harbor Beach House

This charming home fit my wife and me, our two daughters and their husbands perfectly for Christmas. The beach is less that a mile away and it’s a beautiful place to walk. The living room is comfortable with a couch and two stuffed chairs, a desk and a reading area. The small dining room sat the six of us. The kitchen is well-appointed with pots, pans, utensils and lovely dishes.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin and Michelle M.

12 Dec 2023

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

Wedding Weekend

It was perfect to get away To accommodate us to go to wedding and enjoy waking up and having ca cup of coffee and not rushing out @10am.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd

12 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This property was clean and well cared for. It was very cozy and homey. Although our stay was during cold weather, the outside deck was beautiful. Wished it was bit warmer to be able to fully enjoy it! I would definitely rent again and strongly recommend this property for anyone considering a stay in the Gloucester area.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Laura Howard

Hi! I was born in Gloucester and grew up on Cape Ann! I am thrilled to be able to share my family beach cottage with you. We had been looking for over 10 years to find the perfect beach cottage and found this diamond in the rough and bought this home in 2007. At the time, it was a summer only camp with no heat! We renovated the home to a year around, cozy cottage, with many of today's modern amenities!

Why they chose this property

This home is uniquely situated on the marsh and dune systems of Good Harbor beach. It is one of only 7 homes with this highly desirable proximity to the beach with a large lot and privacy.

It is accessed by a quiet, private road and nestled between the woods and marsh/dunes. I hope you will enjoy my gardens as much as I do!

Sitting on the back deck or side covered porch, it is a pleasure to bird watch! We have numerous books to help you identify the many species. There is also an abundance of rabbits that are adorable to watch, but can be frustrating when the eat all my beautiful flowers :-)

The home still has the feel of a early turn of the century summer cottage with original hardwood floors, fireplace (non-functioning), built in hutch in the dining room and cozy layout. We were careful to not detract from the feel when we updated the home.

What makes this property unique

Privacy and close proximity to Good Harbor beach.
Highly functional layout - cozy, but sleeps 8 comfortably.
Amazing deck with both lounging and dining areas with spectacular views across the salt march to the Atlantic ocean.
Short drive to both downtown Gloucester and Rockport where there are numerous galleries, shops, restaurants and so many things to do!