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River Watch: Waterfront home with river views and a private dock.

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Along the banks of Mill River, experience river life at its best with a stay at River Watch. This charming antique home features beautiful hardwood floors, large living areas, and a private tidal dock for swimming and kayaking. The three bedrooms offer serene water views while the den invites relaxation with sliding glass doors accessing the back deck.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms175 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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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.

River Watch: Waterfront home with river views and a private dock.

Experience river life at its best along the banks of Mill River when you stay at this spectacular waterfront rental home with exquisite water views, a large back yard, and a private tidal dock for swimming and kayaking.

River Watch is a charming antique home sun-filled with natural light, and beautiful hardwood floors throughout. From the front door, enter the main living level that includes a large living room, a contemporary kitchen, a dining room, and a den with a glass sliding door accessing the back deck. The three bedrooms, a sitting room, and a full bath make up the third floor.

Enjoy the river views sitting on the back deck and or lounging in the back yard on the outdoor furniture. There is a gas grill to barbecue your favorite dish. You are welcome to bring a non-motorized watercraft to launch from the beach or dock.

Situated in Gloucester's Riverdale neighborhood, the location is ideal to explore the villages of Annisquam and Lanesville. It's a short drive to Downtown Gloucester and Rockport and Good Harbor Beach. Travel to Boston, Salem, and Beverly is easy with the close proximity to Route 128 and the commuter rail for day trips.

There is one off-street parking space in the driveway.

Dogs allowed. No smoking. No events or parties.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,885 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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
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 C0294281070

Property is also known as

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River Watch Waterfront rental home with views private dock
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About the area

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Gloucester, MA

What's nearby

  • Northeast Hospital Corporation - Addison Gilbert Campus - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Good Harbor Beach - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Dogtown - 7 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 11 min drive - 8.5 km
  • TD Garden - 45 min drive - 61.8 km

Getting around

  • Gloucester Station - 3 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪George's Coffee Shop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mile Marker One Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Watch: Waterfront home with river views and a private dock. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at River Watch: Waterfront home with river views and a private dock.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Watch: Waterfront home with river views and a private dock.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Watch: Waterfront home with river views and a private dock.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Watch: Waterfront home with river views and a private dock. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Dogtown and within 3 miles (5 km) of Cape Ann Museum and Sargent House Museum. Cape Ann Historical Museum and Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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River Watch: Waterfront home with river views and a private dock. Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

john g.

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

Watching the tidal movement at Riverwatch

Nice relaxing stay Great house. Perfect home-base for exploring Cape Ann.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Amy C.

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

Lovely Views

The house is cozy and lovely. We enjoyed the view. We wish we had been left more kitchen towels and maybe towels approved for wiping off patio furniture. It was impossible to complete the requested clean up with one kitchen towel. It rained until the last morning. It would have been nice to have been able to wipe down the furniture and actually spend time outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Good for One Family and Small Car

Good location close to convenience store to pickup supplies. Very tight parking for one car only and located on a downhill curve so careful!! Second car had to park at convenience store. Only one bathroom had a shower, not helpful for 4 adults. Strange second floor bathroom setup shared by two bedrooms. Didn’t see any of this in the write up or photos. Good for two adults and kids. Not good for 4 adults and two cars.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob and Adele K.

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

Summertime on the river

Special views, convenient location, well appointed, responsive property management, unique antique charm.
Stayed 64 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jaime W.

Beautiful home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had such a great stay in this house! Plenty of space for our family of 5. It’s an older home, but has been updated nicely. And the house was very clean. Being right on the water was great. Good spot to put a kayak in the water. Views of the water from inside the house are great. Our only issue is we wish there was more than one parking space. Would definitely stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Hilda H M.

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

Character

This very old house has been beautifully renovated and simple, modern furnishings are perfect. For swimmers and mariners: private dock is on tidal river, and tricky for people and boats to get in the water; launch site is not near. Otherwise, loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Laura N.

Relaxing River stay with surprise secret garden

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderfully relaxing stay at River Watch. The house is conveniently located on the main street and easy walk from the store, yet the house feels very private, thanks to the lush garden and fence. The sunsets over the Mill River were so beautiful to enjoy from the deck or the dock, and Wingaersheek beach is only a 20 minute paddle away. We also really enjoyed the relaxed elegance of the furnishings, uncluttered but with everything one could need, and capturing the essesnce of Cape Ann style. We can't wait to come back!

8/10 Good

Vincent F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025