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

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Situated on a rocky shoreline, this historic building offers a picturesque setting with a sandy beach and calm waters.
Relax in this inviting space with a sofa, armchairs, and a dining table near a window offering a view of the outdoors.
Relax in this spacious living room with a high ceiling, featuring a sofa, leather couch, and wicker chair.
Enjoy cooking in this kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, and tiled backsplash.
Enjoy a serene view of the surrounding landscape from the comfort of this cozy retreat.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8145 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

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!

Property manager

Laura Howard

Languages

English

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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
  • Ice maker
  • 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

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are 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 on 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
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 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 transport 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

About the area

Map
Gloucester, MA

What's nearby

  • Good Harbor Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Long Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Maritime Gloucester - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Cape Ann - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 14 min drive - 12.9 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 Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Seaport Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Long Beach Dairy Maid - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Surfside Subs - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

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?

Located in the heart of Gloucester, this golf cottage is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Good Harbor Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Long Beach and Cape Hedge Beach. Schooner Adventure and Massachusetts Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 206 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

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

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

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

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

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

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

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

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

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

10/10

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

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

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

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

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

My friends and I stayed here and it is a short walk to the beach which we enjoyed
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

We were attending a wedding in Gloucester and stayed for 2 nights. A lovely beach home with a cottage feel! We highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

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

Stayed there for family wedding! Cute little house set off a marsh ! Would be perfect for summer getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

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

Beautiful home, and very relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10

Great spot Very relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10

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

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