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Steps to Wingaersheek's Private 1.5 Mile White Dune Beach

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Beach
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Steps to Wingaersheek's Private 1.5 Mile White Dune Beach

Cozy beach cottage located on private white dunes on 1.5 mile Wingaersheek beach. Best of both worlds, large green yard with vegetable garden and spacious porch. One minute walk to beach. Home has four bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms are queen sized beds. One has two twins the other has one twin bed. Also has a double pull out couch. Treadmill also available for use! Home has AC throughout.

Charming cottage boasts mature plantings, new furniture, outdoor shower and air-conditioning. Ample parking. Washer and dryer, Starlight nights, summer bonfires, fire pit, cookouts on the deck. Runners, walkers, beach bums, outdoor enthusiasts welcome. Well behaved pets are welcome.

Gloucester, MA is one of the premier destinations for outstanding restaurants, outdoor activities and natural beauty located only 35 minutes from Boston.


Gloucester, Essex, North Shore MA.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
Strictly enforced. Private neighborhood
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Pets

Pets allowed
Well-behaved dogs are welcomed to join you.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All trash must be brought to the end of Digby lane and in the purple city bags. Bags can be purchased at Annie’s or any grocery store in Gloucester

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
Note from host: Strictly enforced. Private neighborhood
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number C0222881070

About the neighborhood

Gloucester

Located in Gloucester, this vacation home is near the beach. Sargent House Museum and Fishermen's Memorial Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Coolidge Reservation and Agassiz Rock. Maritime Gloucester and Essex Shipbuilding Museum are also worth visiting. With water tubing, windsurfing, and motor boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Gloucester, MA

What's nearby

  • Coffins Beach - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Good Harbor Beach - 13 min drive - 12.1 km
  • TD Garden - 47 min drive - 61.8 km
  • New England Aquarium - 49 min drive - 63.6 km

Getting around

  • West Gloucester Station - 8 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪George's Coffee Shop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Open Door Food Pantry - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to Wingaersheek's Private 1.5 Mile White Dune Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Steps to Wingaersheek's Private 1.5 Mile White Dune Beach?

As of Apr 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steps to Wingaersheek's Private 1.5 Mile White Dune Beach on Apr 4, 2026 start from $483, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps to Wingaersheek's Private 1.5 Mile White Dune Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to Wingaersheek's Private 1.5 Mile White Dune Beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps to Wingaersheek's Private 1.5 Mile White Dune Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Coffins Beach and 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Wingaersheek Beach. Northeast Hospital Corporation - Addison Gilbert Campus and Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jennifer is a great host. The area is so peaceful and close to everything. We had lots of fun in Gloucester
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Piper T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay here - the house was very comfortable and welcoming and just steps away from the beach! The owner is very responsive and helpful. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

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

Beautiful stay in Gloucester

Very peaceful, quiet neighborhood. Very comfortable and clean house with all of the ammenities that we needed! Would stay again
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill K.

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

Short walk to gorgeous private beach

Restful, clean and comfortable stay with a super friendly and helpful host. We loved our vacation here, and found this location private and tranquil but very close to local attractions.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

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

Wonderful

It was our second stay here, and we had another wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house isn’t directly on the beach BUT was only a 5 minute walk (if you are hard of walking my mother in law did it with having 16 procedures on her knee. You can do it as well!). House was clean and comfortable. Host was amazing with communication as well as early check in opportunity if it was available. Would definitely rebook this house for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

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

Great beach house!

Loved this place! Great layout, plenty of room and the beach was beautiful. Heads up on getting the greenhead spray ahead of time if you come in July!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander R.

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

Short walk to beach

Best part about this property was how close it is to the beach! The house is charming with plenty of room to spread out or come together. It was great for our multi-generational group!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

anne L.

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

Beautiful area and beach with lots of fun things to do both locally and in nearby Boston

We had a wonderful week. Plenty of fun things to do for all ages. We went in the winter but still enjoyed our walks on this beautiful beach. It’s close to Boston where we went to the stand zoo with our grandkids. They loved it too!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daisy R.

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

Magical

I stayed here withu family for three weeks for my wedding. It was 😍
Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

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

Wonderful, relaxing beach trip!

The beach is amazing, and you can walk for hours along the shore, with the calm waters cooling your feet. Sadly, there were a lot of jellyfish, which I had never seen before in this area like this - very usual. I think it was a result of recent storms. But still, they were easy to spot and avoid. The house is comfortable and lovely and we had a great time playing games, napping and reading, and visiting. The sun porch is lovely.
The beach at sunset was spectacular!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Francis B.

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

Location, Location, Location

Wonderful access to a fabulous beach (5 minutes away). That was a real priviledge. The house is in need of TLC but owner was responsive when an issue arose.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall we had a very nice time on our vacation to beautiful Coffins Beach. The house was very nice and equipped with everything we needed. The only real concern was the mosquitoes in the yard. They were horrible!! Thank goodness I always leave home with plenty of bug spray. Everyone had their arms and legs eaten up until I convinced them to put the bug spray on. Thank you Jennifer for letting us use your beach house. Mary
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

Beach house Year 2

We absolutely love our family time while staying at Jennifer’s house. This year, we celebrated an engagement and Jennifer was extremely accommodating! You just can’t beat the short walk to the beach, the spaciousness both inside and out and that outdoor shower. Grandchildren are already talking about going back. Thanks again, Jennifer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

leemanda t.

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

Salem and surrounding areas.

The house was absolutely beautiful, the beach was breathtakingly beautiful as well. This was our first trip this far north and totally different from any beach we had ever been to. We saw many deer in the yard which added to the beauty, all the neighbors were friendly, everything was clean throughout and the beds were very comfortable which is a huge plus for us! The TV gave just a little bit of trouble but the host Jenifer responded quickly and it was a simple fix. Would definitely recommend this home and would come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Great location in Gloucester

We had a wonderful stay for a week at this house in Gloucester for our vacation. It was a quiet neighborhood and the house had plenty of space. We saw deer and turkey in the yard. We appreciated the air conditioning on the warmer days. The house was clean and the bed was comfortable. There was a great sun room with large windows for the summer breeze. We were very close to our whale watching trips and to several restaurants. Jennifer was quick to respond to any communication and called before we arrived to give us check in information. The private beach was the best part of our stay here - it was just a short walk away and we enjoyed taking our two dogs for walks on the beach every morning and evening. The beach was beautiful and never very crowded. We would absolutely return to this house again. Thank you, Jennifer, for a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

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

Stunning beach and great beach house

The house is as others describe, with some needed updates, but the bathrooms and kitchen were clean and functional. The house was a great size, plenty of room for our group of 7 and the A/C was lovely. Great comfy sun porch with windows that provided a great reading space with a lovely cross breeze. And the beach is stunning, and so close. It is the star. I just wish I had more time to enjoy the sunset and long walks out there. Truly, a magical beach. Great food and fun places to see not too far away. Jennifer was very responsive. A bit more instruction and tips about house would be helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Leola R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful beach at a quiet location

If you want easy, quick access to an absolutely wonderful beach and have a pet to accommodate, this is a good place to meet your needs. There are 3 wall a/c units: in 2 of the bedrooms and in the living area. There's a ceiling fan in the dining/kitchen area. Large trees provide a lovely privacy screen from the nearest neighboring properties; this place really benefits from not having other properties very close by — you have privacy even when using the large deck space & grilling with the new gas grill. Plenty of towels and beach towels are provided!
Stayed 24 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

Idyllic location and a perfect beach house!

Location!! A short walk to the most beautiful private beach I’ve ever seen! The sand actually sparkles. We enjoyed the nature finds on the beach as well (sand dollars!! Hermit crabs! And more). Minutes away from Wingaersheek beach, which was a beautiful adventure of its own! The house is worn with love, but very clean and perfectly functional. We all slept comfortably, enjoyed the beautiful deck and yard, sipped tea in the amazing sun room, loved the outdoor shower, and had plenty of bathrooms for all. Absolutely no complaints. The pictures of the property don’t do it any justice. Very private and safe neighborhood. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Leola R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic beach and quiet location

If you want easy, quick access to an absolutely wonderful beach and have a pet to accommodate, this is a good place to meet your needs. There are 3 mini-split a/c units: in 2 upstairs bedrooms and in the living area. There's a ceiling fan in the dining/kitchen area. Two bedrooms do not have a/c, unless the owner has installed a window unit. Large trees provide shade and a lovely privacy screen from the nearest neighboring properties; this place really benefits from not having other properties very close by — you have privacy even when using the large deck space & grilling with the gas grill. Plenty of towels and beach towels are provided! The freezer has an ice maker.
Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

Can’t Wait to Return!

All previous reviews were pretty spot on. Location location location— helped us look past the little things: Towels are well worn, kitchen (sharp) knives, wine glasses and other drink ware were very limited. Bathroom door didn’t close. We couldn’t find a blender. Again, all of these things were minor and the rest of our experience was perfect! We loved the huge deck (bring safety gates if you have little ones) Other common areas were able to accommodate our extended family comfortably. (6 adults, 3 children under 4). The beach is so close that one of us could easily walk back to grab something or use the bathroom. Outdoor shower (shower curtain could be replaced) was ideal. The house is within 15 minutes of downtown, shopping, urgent care, etc although there’s a variety store minutes away with just about anything. We are coming back next summer. Thankfully.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trey R.

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

Perfect quiet location

Beautiful private house just steps away from beach, was cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kelly w.

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

Great location

I’m glad this house was available on such a short notice, as our other location fell through at the last minute. Cute house with plenty of room. Jennifer was very nice and made the check in very simple. The house sets back off the road and made it feel like you were out in the country. Short walk to the beautiful beach. Gloucester is a cute little town with some great places to eat.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith M. S.

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

Expected a great beach and got a great beach house too.

My family and I had a wonderful stay at this clean and comfortable beach cottage. The layout worked well for our large, multi-generational group. The beach is a very short walk from the house and just tremendous, especially for families with young children. The sand is pristine and the water is shallow. We hope to return!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole R.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Stunning Beach, cottage needs some repairs/updates

The highlight of this stay was far and away the stunning beach and very short easy walk. Our young children loved running the private beach, wading in the shallow waters, and searching for shells and sand dollars among the tide pools. We cannot wait to return to this beach again. The house is plenty big enough for our family of four and then some. The AC units worked tremendous and kept the house perfectly cool even on the hottest of days. The house is in need of a deep clean, small repairs, and some basic updates. The owner is very nice but seems very busy and doesn’t provide a lot of guidance or instruction.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Gallagher

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Family owned property. Took it over about 8 years ago and made some beautiful changes. Perfect for a family that loves the beach, family outdoor time, gardening, and relaxing. Older children with juggling schedules have made it impossible to use the property this summer

Why they chose this property

It is simply a cozy quaint, low fuss no muss property that you can sweep the sand out at the end of the day. Endless hours on a private beach. Listening to the waves at dusk. Watching the sunrise, picking up sanddollars and sea treasures. Family memories await

What makes this property unique

Coffins beach, upper beach private side. Enough said.

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