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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player, books
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8145 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gloucester, MA
  • Good Harbor Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Long Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Wingaersheek Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the area

Gloucester

With a stay at this cottage, you'll be centrally located in Gloucester, a 2-minute drive from Good Harbor Beach and 6 minutes from Cape Ann. .This golf cottage is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Wingaersheek Beach and 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Long Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Good Harbor Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Maritime Gloucester - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Long Beach - 7 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Half Moon Beach - 14 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 19 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Holy Cow Ice Cream Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Seaport Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Long Beach Dairy Maid - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Surfside Subs - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

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!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Laura Howard

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,560 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets are allowed with prior approval.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 C0479341070

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Good Harbor Beach House Gloucester
Good Harbor House Gloucester
Good Harbor House Gloucester
Good Harbor Beach House Cottage
Good Harbor Beach House Gloucester
Good Harbor Beach House Cottage Gloucester

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 198 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy D., Cambridge, MA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay at Howard’s Cottage!

The weather unfortunately wasn’t on our side, but our two families still had a wonderful time at this peaceful cottage. The house was exactly as advertised— cozy, clean, and nicely decorated. We appreciated how well-stocked the kitchen was, and the collection of books, games, and toys to occupy our kids (2, 2/12, & 3 1/2). Even the dogs felt at home in this tranquil home. We only wish that we could’ve enjoyed the deck and short walk to the beach, but it gives us a reason to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was just as described and pictured in online listing. It is a charming and cozy home with a beautiful view. It is conveniently located near Good Harbor Beach and downtown Gloucester.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enchanting Cottage by the Sea

This cottage is exactly as described, charming in every way, featuring a large living room, four bedrooms, a nice kitchen & eating area, and a beautiful deck overlooking the marsh, with a view of the ocean. It's a short walk to Good Harbor Beach. Lots of attention to detail, beautiful artwork adorning the walls, and pretty quilts everywhere. Everything we needed was provided. It was comfortable and cozy, perfect for our family weekend. It seemed we were in a bird estuary, and we recorded a dozen different birds in just a few minutes. The location is convenient to most everything. We would definitely look forward to staying here again, on our next trip to Rockport and Gloucester.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

holiday visit

This house served as a lovely place for our family to gather for a christmas dinner. The house had good amenities. Everyone loved the location and distance to nearby Good Harbor beach was a plus even in the winter cold. local road needs work, cars all bottomed out on the road. Thank you for hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend in Gloucester

Great time in Gloucester for the ancient mariner hockey tourney. The owners are so easy to work with and the home is beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Stay!

House was exactly as described. Super clean, big enough for the entire group and a beautiful view in the back! Close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very cozy and warm

The house was very warm and welcoming. It was in a great location for my son's wedding at Hammond Castle. It was fully stocked with everything you needed. We loved the deck overlooking the marsh.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend away

Laura is amazing host! The house was perfect it had everything you could if needed. The house has a cozy feeling to it and made you feel at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Gloucester cottage

We really enjoyed The Howard Cottage! It’s cute as can be and communication with the owner is top notch. It had everything we needed and the town grocery store, Shaws, was just down the road.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding weekend

Well appointed lovely house. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Getaway

Beautiful view! The deck was an amazing place to soak in some Fall sunshine. The home is so clean and beautifully decorated. Perfect family trip to attend a wedding in Gloucester.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gloucester escape

The home was lovely. It had great artwork. There was ample sleeping space. Our view off the back and the deck was all beautiful marsh land teaming with birds. We were going to a family wedding and the location was perfect, an eight minute drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lenny F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fihing trip

Property was excellent as advertised we enjoyed it very much
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald B., Milton, MA USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Good vibes at Good Harbor

The house is a delight; immaculate, very comfortable, and extremely well stocked. You can walk to Good Harbor Beach, but there are no sidewalks on Whitham Street, so we dropped the children and beach chairs off at the resident’s entrance.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful week at Good Harbor

This was our third stay. The beach house is always extremely clean and bright, thoughtfully decorated and generously stocked with essentials, so close to the beach, and very comfortable for our family. Laura is a wonderful, responsive host who obviously takes pride in her property. She recently renovated the kitchen to make it even more functional.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage - Gloucester

Our family had a wonderful stay. Access to the beach was as advertised. Good Harbor Beach was perfect for us and our two grandchildren. The house has everything you need for a great stay including beach chairs and a wagon to take back and forth to the beach. We are already planning next years trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location and beautiful cottage

This home is beautifully decorated, comfortable and has everything you need for a wonderful stay near the beach. Although an old cottage it has been beautifully updated, including a new kitchen. Best of all are the outside decks and the view across the marsh to Good Harbor Beach, just a short walk away. Also close to Gloucester and Essex, with great restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous and more!

Beautiful home. Lots of cozy space. Beautifully appointed. Easy walk to the beach. Host was very timely and responsive. Ten stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful spot and adorable home

We had a lovely stay at this adorable home. We had a wedding nearby and loved the walks to the beach, talks on the patio and a full kitchen to feed all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family wedding weekend

Great location for us. Host was very responsive and easy/pleasant to work with. Highly recommend this beautiful cottage near the beach. Plenty of space to relax at the cottage inside and out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Near the Beach

It's a great place for a family vacation, near the beach as well as good restaurants and necessary supplies at reasonable prices in nearby Gloucester.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Baptiste L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet spot, near beach.

Very nice house, recent bath and kitchen fixtures, quiet location, walking distance to beach. Easy and good communication during stay (although we didn't have any issues).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan G., USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Tremendous home

Perfect home for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to stunning beach. Beautiful back porch looks out over marsh. Comfortable, cute home was perfect for our New England vacation. Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Spring Fling Getaway

Our group of six long time friends booked Laura's cottage for a weekend. The house was comfortable, roomy and decorated so nicely. Our favorite was the deck which overlooked the marsh. We walked to the beach with the beach buggy and beach chairs provided and hung for a bit. Close drive to so many restaurants, activities, etc. The house had so much information about the area. Now for Laura - she is a terrific host and communicating with her was so easy and she was always responsive. I would definitely recommend booking the cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024