Pristine New England Beach House
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Relax at the scenic New England coastline with access to 2 member beaches at Diamond Cove and the most breathtaking sunsets on the East Coast just steps away on Ipswich Bay. This newer Victorian vacation home offers a comfortable open living/dining/kitchen area with 2 separate seating areas, a large dining table for up to 10, and expansive counter space - great for entertaining, cooking, or sprawling out to watch the 42'' Sony HDTV. The 1st floor bedroom and separate full bath offer peace & privacy. The 2nd floor guest bdrm w/ contrasting views of woods & glimpses of the bay defines serenity. The master bedroom features a beautiful 4 post queen bed and a private deck with ocean views (you can hear the bell bouy). 2nd floor marble bath has lg built in tub & stall shower. For your convenience the full laundry is on the 2nd floor. The wrap around farmer’s porch overlooks a lovely rock garden & has a gas grill w/ patio table & chairs.
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Property Type
- House
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Non Smoking Only
- Pets Considered
- Children Welcome
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Beds for 7-8
- Master
- 1 queen
- Private Deck w/ limited ocean views
- 2nd Floor Guest
- 3 twin/ single
- 1st Floor Master
- 1 queen, 1 sleep sofa /futon
Bathrooms
- 2.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
Kitchen & Dining
- Stove
- Pantry Items
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Cooking Utensils
- Ice Maker
Amenities
- Fireplace
- Towels Provided
- Hair Dryer
- Iron & Board
- Washing Machine
- Parking Off Street
- Linens Provided
- Clothes Dryer
Entertainment
- Books
- CD Player
- Stereo
- DVD Player
- Television
- VCR
- Satellite / Cable
Communications
- Wireless Internet
- Telephone
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Outdoor Grill
Theme
- Away From It All
- Family
- Tourist Attractions
Activities
- Churches
- Massage Therapist
- Medical Services
- Deepsea Fishing
- Pier Fishing
- Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
- Snorkeling
- Sound/Bay Fishing
- Surf Fishing
- Kayaking
- Rock Climbing
- Hiking
- Tennis
- Cycling
- Surfing
- Golf
- Jet Skiing
- Water Skiing
- Sailing
- Wind-Surfing
- Fishing
- Hospital
- Groceries
- ATM/Bank
- Fitness Center
- Library
- Marina
- Playground
- Synagogues
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Cinemas
- Museums
- Zoo
- Restaurants
- Live Theater
- Mountain Biking
- Beachcombing
- Scenic Drives
- Walking
- Whale Watching
- Shopping
- Boating
- Shelling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Sight Seeing
- Horseback Riding
- Antiquing
- Bird Watching
- Swimming
Reviews
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Utter bliss in a haven of peace and quiet!
Utter bliss in a haven of peace and quiet!
- Guest Spanish visitors
- Date of stay 07/05/09
- Review Submitted 08/07/09
The home itself is way prettier than it appears on the web and well-maintained, well-equipped and comfortable - a true home-from-home. Actually almost too pleasant, we didn´t really want to leave at all. The owner and her family made every effort to help us find our feet quickly in our new environs and our 9 short nights left us so refreshed we felt we´d been away for months. Boston is easily reached by commuter train in around an hour from the small local station so there´s no need to drive in and fight to park and it´s an easy day out and a relief to return the the peace of the house and have a sundowner on the deck whilst enjoying watching the red and grey squirrels play in the trees. We enjoyed the local seafood and grilling perfect lobsters on the deck by the light of the fireflies....almost a shame to leave and go to restaurants, although plenty are available locally. We even picked fresh herbs form the rock garden to use in cooking and drinks! We have done nothing but talk about coming back since we got back home since the combination of comfortable house and quiet, shady surroundings (we get too much sun in Spain) proximity to the sea and pretty local area made for a perfect holiday. The locals are very welcoming and don´t appear to be suffering from tourist fatigue - or don´t show it - in stark contrast to many areas internationally. Our only regret is that we couldn´t manage to stay longer didn´t arrange to take our two miniature dachshunds with us. Travelling all the way from Spain with them is complicated. The owners have two delightful basset hounds who kept us company for part of the stay and even welcomed us home one evening! The downstairs bedroom and bath is handy for anyone who doesn´t want to tackle the wooden staircase every day. It´s worth remembering the washing machine and drier are upstairs as are the main bedroom and twin bedroom so you would have to go upstairs if you needed to wash clothes or use the other bedrooms. This was our first trip to this area of the US and we will return soon, not only to the Gloucester area, but to this very spot. Thanks again to the owner and all her family and friends for making our holiday the best in years.Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway.
Owner response: Visitors from Spain, Thank you for your wonderful description of my home and family. I am delighted you had such an enjoyable stay. It gives me great pleasure to have my guests completely embrace and appreciate their surroundings. I look forward to seeing you again soon. Best regards, Carol
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Really Nice
Really Nice
- Guest Don
- Date of stay 07/24/10
- Review Submitted 08/24/10
We stayed here for a month. This is the longest vacation I have ever taken and the only one that was truly relaxing. Our children came and went throughout our stay. Everyone was relaxed and enjoyed themselves. The house is was less than 10 years old with modern conveniences and lots of room. I would definitely do this again. I highly recommend this house and the Cape Ann area.Recommended for: Families with young children, pet owners, age 55+.
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great vacation
great vacation
- Guest Dave
- Date of stay 07/17/10
- Review Submitted 07/25/10
Vacation 17th July for a week. The house was perfect with all the amenities you could think of. A lovely quiet neighborhood with easy access to beaches. Also very easy to drive to all interesting places and a train to Boston. The weather was very good with the ocean not being rough thus allowing for fishing and sailing. We had a perfect week and thanks to Carol for her kindness and the use of her houseRecommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Owner response: Dave, Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review of my property. I am always grateful when my guests appreciate not only the house, but the entire area and how special it is. Cape Ann is still very much a secret paradise. I am delighted that you, Vera & Martin found it. I hope to see you all back again very soon. Sincerely, Carol
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Rates
$2500/week $100 Cleaning
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Location
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Photos
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Victorian Vacation Home In Serene Setting
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Bench overlooking Diamond Cove
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Master Bedroom
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Lighthouse Beach
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Master Bedroom w/ Deck
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