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Squam Light: Nestled in the heart of Annisquam

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A two-story house with a dark shingled exterior, white-framed windows, and a small attached garage.
A two-story wooden house with a stone foundation, surrounded by lush greenery and a paved driveway.
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Endless exploration awaits
    Guests love the top-rated location, steps from iconic landmarks and sights.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gloucester, MA
  • Place, Plum Cove Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Wingaersheek Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape Ann
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sun Room

1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Squam Light: Nestled in the heart of Annisquam

Located in the heart of the quaint and charming village of Annisquam, this newly renovated Gloucester cottage offers the perfect vacation spot. The bright and airy ground floor has many windows, letting in lots of natural light. Upstairs, there are 3 bedrooms and a full bath with claw foot tub and shower. AC units are in each of the bedrooms and the living room.

Take a walk back in history by strolling through the prototypical colonial village with its white clapboard and black shuttered homes and picturesque lanes that were created to accommodate horse-drawn carriages. This is what you come to New England for -- history on the water! Meander through hidden paths to Lobster Cove where you can swim, kayak or stroll along the scenic water ways. Choose from two sandy beaches in the village or take a short drive to the beaches of either Gloucester or Rockport.

GROUND FLOOR

Living Room: A sunny room with large windows, a wall-mounted flat-screen tv, and a ceiling fan.

Kitchen: New appliances, including a gas range.

Dining Room: Formal dining room with a drop-leaf table and ceiling fan.

Sun Room: A generous room, running the length of the house, with one Single bed and one Full bed.

Full Bathroom 1: Main floor full bath with shower.

SECOND FLOOR

Bedroom 1: Master bedroom with Queen bed.

Bedroom 2: This room contains a Single bed.

Bedroom 3: This room contains a Queen bed.

Full Bathroom 2: Has a deep claw-foot tub, with shower.

BASEMENT LEVEL

Laundry: A washer and dryer are located in the basement level of the home.

EXTERIOR

The private back yard has a grill, garden furniture and parking both at the top and bottom of the driveway.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0217651070
Property # 1914182
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Gloucester

Located by the sea, this vacation home is in Annisquam, a neighborhood in Gloucester. Hammond Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Good Harbor Beach and Cape Ann. Maritime Gloucester and Schooner Adventure are also worth visiting.
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Gloucester, MA

What's nearby

  • Plum Cove Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Halibut Point State Park - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Good Harbor Beach - 13 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 16 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Cape Ann - 17 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • Gloucester Station - 10 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪George's Coffee Shop - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Squam Light: Nestled in the heart of Annisquam pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Squam Light: Nestled in the heart of Annisquam?

As of Jul 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Squam Light: Nestled in the heart of Annisquam on Sep 21, 2026 start from $952, 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 Squam Light: Nestled in the heart of Annisquam?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Squam Light: Nestled in the heart of Annisquam?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Squam Light: Nestled in the heart of Annisquam located?

Located in Annisquam, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Plum Cove Beach, Dogtown, and Halibut Point Reservation. Paper House is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

7.0

Good

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

6.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal N.

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

Spooky old charm

For 8 people a dog, they were more than accomodating. From a welcome back with nearby attractions, towels for everyone, bathroom commodities as well as a full kitchen full of everything you need. Beware of coyote that hangs around. Also check batteries as the were dead.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Raul R.

The rental location is substandard and needs fixing

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a disappointing experience overall and we would never rent this property again. Though located in a lovely, quaint neighborhood, the house itself is in very poor shape and badly in need or repairs/renewal. I am not talking about major structural reforms (although it could use some of those too), but very basic things, such as:1. Beds that are totally worn out and sag. They made it hard to get a good night sleep and that is wholly undesirable when you are on vacation.2. Strong stench of tobacco in the living room and master bedroom when we arrived. It went away some, but not fully, after 2 weeks of A/C use.3. Nonexistent/badly worn out/broken bedside lamps. Screens partly torn or nonexistent, or no lamp at all (on the left bedside table in the master bedroom) until we complained.4. Smelly (dusty?) enclosed porch, which the kids complained loudly about.5. The furniture mostly looks like it was picked up in a hurry in a garage sale and not always in proper condition. The pictures of the house don't show it clearly enough and in that sense they are misleading.6. Improvised, subpar solutions to structural problems, eg. the scarcity of plugs in the main bedroom "solved" via an extension cord with extra outlets at one end.7. Structural problems include rusted up pipes, so that the hot water comes up brown when you first turn it on in the main bathroom; nail tips that stick out on the floor, making it unadvisable to walk around barefoot in some areas of the first floor; at least one window that take some effort to close, etc. The management was quite responsive and friendly, even providing a second complementary cleaning service and fixing some of the problems, such as banging some nails down and providing a humidifier por the enclosed porch, but on the main issue (sagging mattresses) they were not responsive, claiming it would take too long to get a new one, when in fact there is a mattress store downtown Gloucester.

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