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

Family-friendly holiday home in Gloucester with a hot tub

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Sun-loungers, beach towels
Smart TV, DVD player, books, printers
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, DVD player, books, printers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gloucester, MA
  • Place, Good Harbor Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Hedge Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Wingaersheek Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the area

Gloucester

A family-friendly stay in Gloucester awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be within a 10-minute walk of Good Harbor Beach and 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Long Beach. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features 2 bathrooms, a patio and a dining area. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. In-room jetted baths, a living room and a TV are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Other amenities include a hot tub and laundry facilities. .With a stay at this East Gloucester holiday home, you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Cape Hedge Beach and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Schooner Adventure.
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What's nearby

  • Good Harbor Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cape Hedge Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 14 min drive - 13.9 km
  • TD Garden - 48 min drive - 67.2 km
  • New England Aquarium - 49 min drive - 68.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Seaport Grille - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Common Crow Natural Market - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Surfside Subs - ‬3 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.

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 short term rentals through Thanksgiving and Christmas for family gatherings. DO you need extra room for visiting family members - this is the PERFECT place!
Additionally, we offer 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.

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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 transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Smoke-free property

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
  • Snorkelling 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to 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

  • No pets 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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number C2098865200

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Steps Away from Good Harbor & Long Beach! Spacious Home for Groups of All Sizes!?

Yep, Steps Away from Good Harbor & Long Beach! Spacious Home for Groups of All Sizes! is a short 8-minute walk from Good Harbor Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find motor boats.

Does Steps Away from Good Harbor & Long Beach! Spacious Home for Groups of All Sizes! have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

What luxury perks are available at Steps Away from Good Harbor & Long Beach! Spacious Home for Groups of All Sizes!?

This property features 1 hot tub, as well as a jetted bath and a living room.

What makes Steps Away from Good Harbor & Long Beach! Spacious Home for Groups of All Sizes! a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, Jetted bath, and private patios all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Steps Away from Good Harbor & Long Beach! Spacious Home for Groups of All Sizes!.

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

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Steps Away from Good Harbor & Long Beach! Spacious Home for Groups of All Sizes! is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Steps Away from Good Harbor & Long Beach! Spacious Home for Groups of All Sizes!?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Steps Away from Good Harbor & Long Beach! Spacious Home for Groups of All Sizes!?

No, Steps Away from Good Harbor & Long Beach! Spacious Home for Groups of All Sizes! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Steps Away from Good Harbor & Long Beach! Spacious Home for Groups of All Sizes!?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barry G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very accommodating host. House was attractive and well stocked. Easy access to all places we wanted to visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location to beaches! Comfortable house with all the necessities! We would come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is very clean, well organized and provides all the essentials. Spacious and comfortable, good for large groups. Only thing to mention is hottub is in master bathroom and 5th bedroom is the living room. Other
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay in Gloucester. Check-in was a breeze and the house was well equipped and clean. Linens were plentiful: plenty of towels, extra blankets and pillows. Pat was a wonderful host and provided great instructions on accessing the home and parking. He even shared a weather alert when a large storm was approaching. It was like staying with family. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was exactly as advertised. The host was very helpful and responsive. The house was very clean and in a great location. The access to the beach was terrific and the proximity to both Rockport and Gloucester made both easily accessible. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The stay was wonderful. Stocked clean house, great location-walk to beach and lobster rolls! Lovely patio and ample parking. Superior responsive and flexible host. I’m planning to return next year - that says it all, I think.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the location of this house and the fact that you can walk to Good Harbor and Long Beach.Pat is a very responsive hostess. The property is clean and well-kept and perfect for a large family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andréa E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very happy with our stay at this home. Housed four adults and five kids comfortably. We hope to stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house new Good Harbor Beach

Pat was a fantastic host. The house was very clean, comfortable and well equipped. The location is awesome. 5 minute walk from Good Harbor Beach and equally close to an excellent ice cream/pizza/lobster roll place. I hope to stay again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Multigenerational family vacation was a great success!Plenty of room for all to spread out. AC in the bedroomsmade for easy sleep. Beautiful kitchen. Lovely deck w/ grill. Big screen TV made it nice for my husband to keep w/ sports. Easy enough walk to beach. Good house instructions provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for what we needed!

Great property, quiet, with the smell of the ocean. Near everything Gloucester. Owner extremely efficient and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection!

Best VRBO ever! Everything was so clean, thoughtful, useful, and pleasant. They even left us wine! The house was spotless and the ease of checking in and out cannot be overstated. We had an amazing time and appreciate our fantastic hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEFF P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Brother-in-Law's Trip

Very roomy, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micaela J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bridesmaid's Home Base

This property was gorgeous and much more spacious then the photos made it appear. It was a very comfortable set up to hang out as a group as well as having some space to spread out individually. Great property for a group. Very close to Hammond Castle as well as the train station for a Boston/Salem trip with the group if you didn't want to drive. Only downside, the driveway can be a little tricky to manage at times with it being such a sharp angle off the main road and being kinda steep. If you have multiple cars, it can be a little game of shuffling to get them all to fit without blocking the garage door, but definitely manageable if thought of ahead of time. There were no parking signs on the road by the house, we managed having all cars in the driveway but I'm not sure how far those signs are valid. Definitely recommend! The home felt very welcoming, like you were a part of the family.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home for families

Loved the property. Steep driveway but well taken care of. Felt like we were staying at family's house. Very clean and the wine is a classy touch! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R., Los Alamitos, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Home

I highly recommend staying here, especially for larger groups. We had 4 kids (3-11) and 6 adults. There was plenty of space for sleeping and living space. We never felt cramped. There was PLENTY of towels, sheets and even beach towels. There were games for the kids and adults, kitchen is very spacious and fully stocked. Kids ate at the kitchen bar while the adults ate at the dining table. Everything was very clean. We were pleasantly surprised when pulling extra sheets and or blankets from the closet they were all freshly clean. We’ve been to many places that made me nervous using their bedding, but not here. Pat was always quick to respond and honestly made me feel like we were her personal guests. There were 2 bottles of wine there welcoming us to her home. We all felt at home, it is very cozy and comfortable. We do have family in the area that we visit but they cannot accommodate the 10 of us, which we all want to come back during the summer when we have more time to enjoy Cape Ann and all that it has to offer. Thank you Pat, your home is the best VRBO we stayed in!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wicked Tuna Trip

Amazing place to stay after a long day of fishing. Plenty of room and all accommodations exceeded expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

Wonderful House and Location Thank you, Pat, for sharing your home and for making us feel so welcome! Thank you also for your quick responses to our text messages. Highly recommend staying at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gloucester Stay

Property and House were beautiful and Clean,Great Location,Short walk to 2 Differant Beaches
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time at Good Harbor Beach

Spacious house, attentive host - everything we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful spot for a family beach week!

Pat was super friendly and helpful during our stay. House was immaculate and exactly as advertised! Home provided enough space for our family of 9, and the well stocked kitchen was a great place to spend time together after a long sunny beach day. Short walk to the beach, and lots of nearby fun for rainy days. Would stay here again in a heartbeat! Thanks Pat!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Harbor vacation

Our extended family of grandparents, parents, and grandkids fit in this house very comfortably, with room for a couple of cousin sleepovers. Nicely furnished, kitchen has everything you might need, and plenty of space to dine in or out. The outdoor living area is great and safe for various grandchild hijinks.Just a short walk to the beach, and just as importantly, to the ice cream stand! Reading previous reviews, will say driveway may be daunting at first, but not unusual for this area, and there is ample parking, which is unusual for this area. No odors of any kind, house was immaculate. The owner is great communicator and low stress, easy rental process start to finish
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilana K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay.

Comfy house, great location. There is so much to do in the area and the house is walking distance to two great beaches (on a pretty busy road). We loved our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jolene D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Our family had a fantastic vacation at this home. We walked to Good Harbor Beach and Long Beach to avoid parking fees there. Both are beautiful beaches. The home has absolutely everything you will need in the kitchen, laundry, and bathrooms. Also provides towels, boogie boards and cart for the beach. The outdoor space was fantastic for family games, BBQing, making s’mores on the fire pit, and just relaxing and reading on the patio. We loved exploring Rockport, Gloucester, Salem, and Boston. There are 3 formal bedrooms and one couple stayed in the loft. (Can get quite warm in the loft in the month of July) There are A/C units only in the 3 bedrooms. The owner does provide plenty of floor fans to help cool the place a little. Great communication with the owner anytime we had a question. We loved the location of the home, very close to everything. We loved our nightly walks to the ice cream shop. Just a very short car ride to the local market for food. We loved the privacy of the home and yard, and the space inside to accommodate all of us. It was so nice to vacation where we didn’t have to pack so much stuff because this home truly had everything. Thank you for making our family vacation one to remember!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

From Kansas to Gloucester for a wedding.

The house was perfect for me, my son and his family, and my sister and her kids. It allowed for my parents to come and visit also. Walking to Good Harbor and the ice cream shop was wonderful. Only downside was the smell of pet urine was at times over bearing. Otherwise would book again when visiting my son who has become a transplant in Gloucester.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024