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Steps Away from Good Harbor & Long Beach! Spacious Home for Groups of All Sizes!

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Outdoor dining
Sun loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV, DVD player, books, printers
In a prime coastal location, this private single family home offers an ideal retreat. Enjoy the short walk to two beautiful beaches or take a short drive to historic Rockport and Gloucester's charming downtown areas with whale watching, sailing, fishing and great restaurants.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 103498 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Hot Tub
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Steps Away from Good Harbor & Long Beach! Spacious Home for Groups of All Sizes!

Welcome to your ideal seasonal destination! Located just a few steps from not one, but TWO gorgeous Massachusetts beaches, enjoy this spacious private single family home with amenities throughout. Offering three private bedrooms with queen or king beds as well as a loft and living room offering sleeping set ups, this property is a great fit for groups of all sizes. Equipped with a full kitchen offering island seating, a dining room, living room, private office space, and a back yard/ large deck, there is plenty of space throughout the property to relax and enjoy your vacation rental.
New England Fall is a wonderful stay. We have wedding parties, Fishing trip surf casters, "Leaf Peepers" heading up North and the glorious Halloween celebration in renowned Salem, Ma. You are a short train ride away from the historic towns of Salem & Boston as well as the beautiful NH/Maine woods with all of the fall seasons breathtaking color.

Included in your rental are linens for all bedding as well as towels for your stay, along with other necessities to make your stay as comfortable as possible. WIFI, Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, full cookware & dishes, and smart TVs are some of the other features you'll find inside. Outside and in-season, beach chairs, boogie boards and other beach needs are also provided.

A two story unit, you will find the kitchen, living room, dining room and two of the bedrooms/ one bathroom on the main level. Upstairs, the master bedroom/bathroom, loft, office space, and laundry station can be found. Deck is off the main level. The grounds also includes space for 3+ cars comfortably, with room available for others as needed. Speak with the owner for best way to arrange!

Aside from the accommodations provided on-site, the property is a short walk to both Good Harbor and Long Beach beaches. Pro tip - stop by Surfside Subs on your way back from Good Harbor for the best ice cream! Additionally, a short drive to the historic & quintessential towns of Rockport and Gloucester inclusive of activities for the whole family! Some recommended activities include whale watching, sailing, fishing and checking out a lot of wonderful restaurants and shops.

We are also open for sort term rentals through Thanksgiving and Christmas for family gatherings.
30 day minimum stays available from Jan - April.

It's our hope you will love this home and your experience here the way we have from the beginning!

** NOTE: There is a basement studio apartment occasionally rented that shares nothing with the VRBO guests except driveway access to a garage. Yard, deck, porch, patio, parking etc are all VRBO guest use only. We just ask that you do not block the garage door.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,498 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
We appreciate if you can load the dishwasher on your way out. Big help!
If you can strip the linens & put by the washer/dryer we appreciate! If you would put all used towels up in the Jacuzzi in the master bedroom, it will help keep wet towels in one place for washing!
If you have time and can throw one towel/linen wash on - WONDERFUL! Please shut windows and turn OFF air conditioners and fans. Sincere thank-you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Parking in this area is at a premium during the summer. We ask you do not block our neighbor's access since bottom of driveway is a shared entrance.
We have a lot of books in cases throughout house. You are welcome to borrow while here. We'd appreciate it if you return to bookcases before leaving!
We are willing to consider pet requests on a one on one basis. We take this very seriously. If allowed, there may be addl. charges involved.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Baby high chair, Fold away bassinet and playpen

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Just consider parking when having an event!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Just consider parking when having an event!
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number C2098865200

About the neighborhood

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Gloucester, MA

What's nearby

  • Good Harbor Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Long Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Maritime Gloucester - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Cape Ann - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 14 min drive - 8.2 miles

Getting around

  • Rockport Station - 6 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaport Grille - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Surfside Subs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Crow's Nest - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps Away from Good Harbor & Long Beach! Spacious Home for Groups of All Sizes! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps Away from Good Harbor & Long Beach! Spacious Home for Groups of All Sizes!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps Away from Good Harbor & Long Beach! Spacious Home for Groups of All Sizes!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps Away from Good Harbor & Long Beach! Spacious Home for Groups of All Sizes! located?

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

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