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

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
TV, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8145 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

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

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

  • Laundromat nearby
  • 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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Maritime Gloucester - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Cape Ann - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Hammond Castle - 9 min drive - 8.4 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

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).

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 192 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Stay by the Beach!
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 Excellent

melissa s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
Laura's place is a gem and she is a terrific hostess. It is within walking distance to Good Harbor beach and drivable to all sorts of fun outings. It was the perfect size for our family of 8 - our four kids and to of their partners. The living area space, deck, and kitchen allowed for both full group moments and one on one time. Laura recently redid the kitchen and it was terrific. We highly recommend making pancakes on the stovetop griddle. Thanks for a great weekend in this special home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Home in the perfect setting
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 Excellent

Valerie R., Brunswick, Maine

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
This was a wonderful location for myself and family while my nephew got married in Gloucester. Every place I looked up to go to was 6 minutes away! My only concern was that since there had been heavy rain, the road was a bit treacherous (a taxi nearly stalled out in the lower section of the road.) Would love return in the warmer days of the year!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved Good Harbor Beach House
This charming home fit my wife and me, our two daughters and their husbands perfectly for Christmas. The beach is less that a mile away and it’s a beautiful place to walk. The living room is comfortable with a couch and two stuffed chairs, a desk and a reading area. The small dining room sat the six of us. The kitchen is well-appointed with pots, pans, utensils and lovely dishes.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023