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Long Beach & Private Good Harbor Beach, Beautiful Luxury Home, Ext'd Famil

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Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
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On the beach

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

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

Long Beach & Private Good Harbor Beach, Beautiful Luxury Home, Ext'd Famil

This is the Vacation Beach House you have been searching for. Perfectly located only steps to Long Beach Gloucester, this immaculate and graciously appointed home is the perfect destination for discerning beach lovers who want only the best in accommodation, sea & surf! The house has direct waterfront views of the private section of Gloucester’s side of Long beach as well as direct views of the Twin Lighthouses of Thatcher’s island, which is a well known spectacular tourist view. Enjoy your favorite part of the day gazing out at the beautiful scenery. All this while less than a 2 minute drive (8-10 minute walk) to the World Famous Good Harbor Beach. You can enjoy both beaches during your stay. Why would you settle for one beach when you can enjoy two? This beautiful home boasts 5+ lovely bedrooms and 3 sparkling custom tiled full baths as well as fabulous extras like a family room with a big screen TV and 3 in 1 gaming table, formal living room, Fully open concept first floor formal dining room, and gourmet kitchen, with ocean views from many parts of the house. The outdoor space of this house is just as amazing with large outdoor decks and two fully expanding canopies which only add to the space and charm of this location. Relax on the patio, or recharge for a bit on the outdoor hammock. All within 50 yards to the white sands of Gloucester’s side of Long beach. You won’t want to leave!
Housing accommodations are a perfect set-up for the extended family or share with the best of friends. This location contains 3500+ sq/ft. of housing for your enjoyment. This is one of the largest houses available in the area. On your drive to the house you will pass by Good Harbor Beach and there is no question that you are at the ocean as the breeze and surroundings are undeniable. As you continue only a short distance you will turn into the private area of Gloucester’s section of Long Beach. After a few short turns you will arrive to the house, and you will immediately feel like you are on vacation and ready to enjoy your stay. Outdoors you will notice the numerous outdoor custom built landscapes and a large rear yard with patio to enjoy the beautiful weather and enjoy the wonderful privacy. As you enter the house at the first floor into custom tiled entry you will immediately feel the beach house charm! Prepare to be amazed at the open concept Kitchen, Living room and Dining area which are perfect for the family gatherings and the memory making event you are visiting for. The custom hardwood stairwell is impressive and the detail is outstanding, as it blends into the hardwood flooring on the entire first and second floor. The Kitchen, while fully appointed, has a full granite surround with a bar level set-up for sitting down for a nice quick meal while the dining area is perfect for the larger sit down style dinners. The expansive custom built-ins and full appliances complete this home so that it is the perfect place to be the ultimate beach home away from home. Produce your family’s favorite recipes or try some of the great local dining options, it’s all up to you. The living room is just amazing for relaxing and watching the ocean, or watching TV if you prefer. Additionally on the first floor we have a full bathroom and a spacious bedroom containing a Queen-size bed with a pull-out trundle. As you ascend to the top of the beautiful custom staircase to the second floor the view of Long beach with the Twin light houses of Thatcher’s Island in the background will astound you. The top of the stairs lead to another living room a huge custom designed sectional with the breath-taking ocean views, as well as a 55” HDTV and gas fireplace. The sectional includes a pull out twin size bed. It really is an amazing space to just relax and enjoy your time. Just off this living room is the master bedroom which contains a majestic King Size bed, a 55” HDTV and your own private deck with outdoor furniture and fully automatic expanding awning. Have your morning coffee on the deck overlooking the picture perfect private back yard. As you exit the master bedroom thru the oversized French doors onto the deck you will notice a hand painted seascape mural by one of the very famous local artists. It’s a great touch and just adds so much charm! We also have an additional bedroom/nursery off the master for those who want to have the kids close by. This bedroom/nursery contains a twin bunk bed with a trundle. Also on the second floor is the master bathroom with many custom features including a Jacuzzi tub and separate stand up shower. If you ever do decide to leave this upstairs retreat, and head back down the stairs to the main level you can still proceed to the lower level for even more entertainment. The lower level contains the washer/dryer and laundry area, as well as two more bedrooms and an additional Living room with a kitchen/kitchenette and another full bathroom. The bedrooms are spacious and well appointed, one bedroom contains a Queen bed with an additional twin bed with trundle and the other bedroom contains a twin bed with trundle and a second twin bed. The Living room has a large Queen-size pull-out sofa coach. Don’t forget you can always challenged each other at the 3-in-1 game table, with your choice of pool, ping pong and air hockey. Perhaps you prefer to play Wii with your friends and family, and of course bring some family favorites, or sit at the beautiful Oak table and play table games or have a card tournament. It’s a great space while you’re not enjoying the beach. There is also a walk-out slider to the beautiful yard as well with easy parking and access if required. You can have plenty of room with friends and family but never feel like you are crowded. This also makes an excellent area for in-laws, an au pair, or a family with small children that need a bit more privacy. For those of you who need to always be connected, the house has WiFi, of course, but brings your cell phone as there is no landline at the house. If the house is not big enough already and you need more space, then the outdoor area is the place for you! This is the perfect spot where you can relax on the outside deck furniture and sunbath privately instead of the beach if you prefer. We have a full patio arrangement for you with a fully expanding automatic awning as well as a relaxing hammock, which seems to draw you to some downtime! There is an outdoor shower with hot and cold water to rinse everything off and we do have an outdoor grill of course! The large driveway is spacious enough for 5 or 6 vehicles. with plenty of parking. Additionally, Gloucester is quickly becoming artwork-culturally friendly area. Take a ride to the local artwork shops found around Rocky Neck. Find a new treasure for your home to remember your trip or come every year if you prefer. We would love to have you visit our home!
More pictures and information are available. Please make a request or make a suggestion. There is everything you would expect for a great ocean beach stay, located only a 5-10 minute drive to Gloucester harbor. Once you experience this vacation house and locale, you will want to return for years to come. Start a new tradition and make a reservation today!

Please note: our cancellation policy is if you need to cancel, it is based on our ability to re-rent the booked time, and we always have fulfilled any cancellation.

Property manager

Pete Cast

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massages

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • HDTV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Golfing on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Boat on site
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 3500 sq ft (325 sq m)

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Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 C0150771070

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Gloucester, MA

What's nearby

  • Good Harbor Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Long Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Cape Ann - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Hammond Castle - 10 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 20 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Rockport Station - 7 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Seaport Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Long Beach Dairy Maid - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Surfside Subs - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Crow's Nest - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Long Beach & Private Good Harbor Beach, Beautiful Luxury Home, Ext'd Famil pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Long Beach & Private Good Harbor Beach, Beautiful Luxury Home, Ext'd Famil?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Long Beach & Private Good Harbor Beach, Beautiful Luxury Home, Ext'd Famil?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Long Beach & Private Good Harbor Beach, Beautiful Luxury Home, Ext'd Famil located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gloucester vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Good Harbor Beach and Long Beach. Cape Hedge Beach and Pebble Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Long Beach & Private Good Harbor Beach, Beautiful Luxury Home, Ext'd Famil Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patti W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Extended family stayed here, everyone had a great time! Location and house are excellent, plenty of space and supplies.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely week
My 4 children their spouse and 6 grandchildren stayed for a week. When it rained, we explored Salem and then another day, the Boston freedom walk. The rest of the week we spent on the beach. It was lovely there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house
This large, clean house served us well for a family gathering over the weekend. The owner was easy to deal with (although messages sent through VRBO platform were not responded to but presume that is an issue with VRBO and not the owner as he promptly responded to direct text messages). The beds were comfortable and the outside areas nice, although we had rain all weekend. Kitchen is modern and well equipped. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rikki C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An inviting beach side home with tons of space for gathering and a very accommodating host!
This rental was planned for three siblings and their families to get to spend some relaxing time together and see Salem at Halloween! The home was beautiful, spacious and well equipped. We had 12 and a half (baby) guests, with no problems regarding sleeping arrangements. We were able to cook, dine together, host a murder mystery party, see the beach, and have separate down time without tripping over one another. The beach is a quick walk past a few other beautiful homes with lovely and helpful neighbors. Grocery store within 5 minutes, and pretty much all the dining one could want within a few minute drive. With respect to the host, Pete was a dream to work with. When we made the long drive from PA to arrive at 1 AM the day of check in, he allowed us to get into the property early rather than try to get a hotel for the night. Short of being responsible for towels, we weren’t saddled with odd cleaning responsibilities that private rentals are becoming known for. All in all, I could not recommend this property, host or town any more. We will absolutely be renting from Pete again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha M.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach location for girls weekend
Had a great time at house. Pete was very accommodating allowing us to come in early to decorate for birthday celebration. The walk to beach was so close and convenient. Our group did a sunset cruise on the friki tiki and had a blast. House was nice to stay in. Bedroom in cellar was hot due to lack of AC but besides that house was perfect. Lots of room to hang as a large group. If your looking for steps to the beach this is the place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Donald F. M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Wonderful in every way. Except….
Location: perfect, including walk to the beach, neighbors and neighborhood. All onsite supplies: including towels, kitchen supplies, dishes, storage containers, games for all ages. Entertainment: TV, internet connection. And more; much more. The only problem, and it was a real problem, is the lack of air-conditioning on the bottom level. GM
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

James and Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10 Twighlight Glouster
Overall nice accommodation. Plenty of room and baths for a large family. Location, location, location! Great beach. Would recommend this property to my friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time in Gloucester
We rented the house in Gloucester for my family, including grown children and a couple of grandkids. There was plenty of room for everyone, including a nice outdoor space. Kitchen was well equipped. Plenty of towels, linens,, etc. Plenty of parking for at least four cars. Less than two minute walk to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark L., Rockport, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
This house was the perfect location for enjoying Long Beach. There is a short path directly to the beach and the kids were able to come and go all day. The house has plenty of room to spread out in and the kitchen area had plenty of space for a large group. Everything was clean and as advertised. We would definitely rent the house again. And the warm water in the outdoor shower was a nice benefit!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Great house, great spot!
Location is great. Nice outdoor space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Yuval G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
I will never work with this host or property again.
The story begins a few days prior to our stay when the host stalked me on a professional networking website -- which I use for my business -- and contacted me there which made me feel very unsafe and was not professional at all. Of course this followed up with a message that threatens us with ridiculous fines like hundreds of dollars if we don't wash the towels in the laundry(!) and leave them clean to the next guests (never seen anything like this at anywhere I stayed in). He also made us buy our own trash bags for the weekend(!). Upon arrival, the hot water didn't work. I spent hours on the phone with the host and he had no idea how to fix it - just told me to wait. We ended up waiting and the hot water returned but then vanished and returned all throughout our stay - clearly a problem. The host had my number after the hot water incident and during our stay used it to solicit us to book not via vrbo next time (without the protection) - again not something professional. We stayed at the house 3 families - military veterans, top tier software engineers, Harvard PhD's. We left the house SPOTLESS CLEAN and even added additional laundry powder because the place ran out! We asked for late check out, host wanted more money. We asked really nice and he said we can take 3 more hours which we ended up not using, and fully checked out on time with a house that is 100% spotless clean. One week after we left the host started contacting me on text messages again making a ridiculous claim about a "missing item". We left everything as is and took nothing. There were other guests in the house as well as cleaners, for some reason the host kept non stop texting me on a Sunday night and ended up blaming us for the missing piece WITH NO PROOF. I am disputing the claim on vrbo and will get my money back, but I will never ever stay again in this property or with this host who made me feel insecure and unsafe. One star and even that is too much!

6/10 Okay

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Long Beach Vacation Rental
The location of this property is great, just a few steps from a beautiful beach and, overall, we had a great time. The property was also very clean upon our arrival. Both the main living floor and the upper level have large open areas and are very comfortable. The kitchen was also very well stocked for a rental. These two floors, however, really only have two private bedrooms and one of the bedrooms is right off the kitchen, not great for sleeping in. The upper level bedroom is huge and does have an additional small space with bunkbeds but there is no door in between for privacy. Two additional bedrooms are on the ground floor (basement) but this level does not have air conditioning which was not clear to me from the VRBO description of the property. Fans were available but prospective renters should be aware of the lack of air conditioning, esp. in the summer. The grill in the back yard was also basically unusable. The propane tank was empty upon our arrival and once we bought a new tank, the grates were in such poor condition that we never used it again. We also had an issue with the back door sticking. The first time this happened we could not get out of the rental unit so we called the manager. He replied promptly and told us to use more force with the door so he was definitely aware of the issue which should have been corrected. We loved the location but would not rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Doris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Gloucester reunion
We enjoyed our stay. The kitchen is well equipped.and the living room and dining room are very nice We thought the plastic covering on the dining room table was a “bit much.” Also, the rental was not inexpensive. We do not think we should have had to buy the garbage bags. The house is designed for families. If all seven of us had shown up we would have had problems with bedrooms . The little bedroom off the master is good for children but not so good for older people. However, we all enjoyed our stay. The location is very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family reunion
The house is beautiful in a wonderful location. It is an easy drive to Gloucester or Rockport and you can see Long Beach from the house. Pete was extremely easy to work with. We had people from 5 different states and no one had a complaint. One of the family members liked the mattress in her room so much that she went home and ordered the exact same model!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Great location. Great house
House is great. Lots of spaces to relax and gather. We go with girlfriends every year and have been searching for the perfect house and finally found it
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Janice A.

Gorgeous!
We celebrated our son's wedding on Cape Ann September 23, 2017. The location is just a short walk to the ocean for a lovely walk on the beach. The spacious house is beautiful inside with 3 bathrooms to accommodate us all on the big day! The groomsmen had lovely pix taken outside to the sound of waves crashing. Convenient location to everything. Thanks Pete!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael D., Boston Massachusetts area

Awesome home -- Awesome beach
Our large group that included 3 families had a great time at this home. The home was spacious and clean. Had everything to offer. The backyard and back porch area is quite comfortable and a great hangout for a backyard barbecue and happy hour !!!! Pete was great ---
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

All that was promised and more...
Our 3 generation family of 13 ranging in age from 3 months to 72 years and coming from Boston, Northampton, Reno and Dublin had an awesome week here. The beach was perfect for our six little ones all under the age of 7, as well as for the adults. The house was so comfortable and so well supplied, that we felt like we were home. Our mid week confusion about rubbish disposal brought Pete and Tracy over that evening, not only to take care of it, but also resulted in another basket of beach toys being discovered. We would totally recommend renting from Pete and Tracy and would do so again in a heartbeat if we were to vacation again in Gloucester. The Townsend/Fitzpatrick/Maheu Family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas V D.

Great & large house just steps from the beach
Fantastic set-up--very large house with 3 levels of living and a nice back yard and deck. We had a family reunion there, with sleeping accommodations for everyone. The house is beautifully furnished & decorated as well as very comfortable. Highly recommend. Pete was accommodating and always communicated promptly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Diane M., Ogden, UT, USA

Wedding Week
I can not say enough about the home and the owner. Pete was so easy to work with and always responsive. The house, WOW! The proximity to the beach is incredible. We arrived on a Friday and everything was perfect. Our daughter was married in Gloucester on Saturday and then Sunday through Friday was pure relaxation. We had many family members stay with us from all over the country. It was the perfect place to spend time together, whether on the beach, in the backyard or just sitting around the kitchen/living room. We were able to grill out several nights on the gas grill for dinner and then walk to the local Ice Cream shop! If you have a large group, this is the house for you!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

Fabulous place for family reunion!
Of all the places we have rented in the past this house had absolutely everything we needed and more! It was spotlessly clean with extra linens etc. There was more than enough room for the extended family spread out both indoors and outdoors. The 2 minute walk to a gorgeous beach was the clincher for me! We will be back next year!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

A Nautical Oasis
This property is an absolute gem located near Long Beach in Gloucester. We rented this property for a family gathering with family coming in from out of state. There were people renting the house who had left in the morning and when we arrived it was like nobody had been there. The property was absolutely spotless upon our entrance and the nautical decor found throughout the house is beautiful. Every room was equipped with clean sheets, pillows, etc. There were even extra blankets in each room in the house. The kitchen had every appliance we could ask for and even the small details such as coffee filters that we had forgotten! Any kitchen necessity you could think of, they had. It also had a grill for us to cook in and beach chairs to take down to the beach during the day! The property owner was available to us by phone or text throughout our stay. There is a binder set up for renters upon arrival to review the property rules which was very convenient. It helped explain to us how little details such as trash needed to be collected. We had a few questions the night before we were leaving and he was able to provide an immediate response. I would recommend this property to any large groups who are looking to stay under one roof. This house provided everything we needed to keep all of the family members, including kids, entertained throughout the long weekend. The surrounding Rockport and Gloucester areas are a treat for any visitor to visit. Tiny shops and restaurants dot the area as well as numerous beaches and activities.. This place has it all!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eileen H., Bethlehem

Long Beach Reunion
Eleven members of our family (ages 9 months to 69 years, from Minnesota, New York and Pennsylvania) gathered to celebrate a graduation from Gordon College. The house was perfect in every way: tastefully decorated with comfortable furniture and beds, we felt at home immediately. The views are amazing! We loved being able to eat meals together both inside, and on the deck. There are many lovely conversation areas to enjoy morning coffee or evening wine. The kitchen is fully equipped with quality cooking/serving items needed for meals. The owners have thought of everything to make a vacation stay relaxing and pleasant. (Here's a tip for future renters: we took great family photos on the beautiful staircase.) The views from the house are amazing! How fun to just walk a short way to watch surfers on Long Beach. We enjoyed whale watching, Cape Ann lighthouse cruise, Hammond Castle, Halibut State Park, a sunset over Plum Cove, shopping and dining in Gloucester and Rockport, and day trips to Boston. This rental is ideal for making memories for a lifetime. From the time we first talked on the phone to Pete in October until we walked through the door, we were all pleased with how accommodating, helpful and welcoming he was. He responds to emails very quickly.