WaterViews Overlooking Gloucester Inner Harbor /Sunroom/ Deck /Walk to Town

WELCOME From this convenient in-town location enjoy restful refinement while also delighting in being part of the Gloucester experience. This 2800 sq ft, easy-to-live-in home is perched above the sparkling waters of Gloucester's inner harbor. Watch the gulls soar and fishing boats return home from the comfort of your enclosed sunporch or adjacent outdoor deck, family room or spacious, fully-equipped kitchen. Walk an easy five to ten minutes to great restaurants, our favorite whale watch boat, schooner sailing, harbor water shuttle, fun and funky shops, and maritime and art museums. In a five minute drive you can also be at Good Harbor Beach, Niles Beach, Rocky Neck Art Colony or the commuter rail to Boston. With a peaceful décor and open floor plan guests tell us this is an especially comfortable place to call home. On the main floor all overlooking Gloucester's inner harbor are the sunroom, adjacent outdoor porch, family room and fully-equipped kitchen; plus there is a half bath, formal dining room and living room with baby grand piano. Upstairs are three bedrooms, two full baths and laundry. The master bedroom with en suite bath overlooks the inner harbor and has a king bed, reading chairs and desk area. Your other two bedrooms will include one with a queen bed, and one with two twins. These rooms share the adjacent hall bath with double vanity sinks. Ceiling vented, room controlled Air Conditioning and ceiling fans in all bedrooms. Family Room/Kitchen area also has a ceiling fan and split AC/Heat unit for any unusually hot days. BASIC DETAILS Enjoy wireless internet, a 55" Smart TV in the family room, assortment of DVDs, books and games, Bose iPod player (bring your own iPod) and Bose wireless speaker to listen to your favorite music from your Ipod, phone or computer. Smart TV is loaded with Amazon Prime free movies and music plus ad-free Pandora. ARRIVAL When you arrive, on the kitchen island you’ll find a garage door opener, extra keys, house and travel directions; a list of favorite restaurants, activities, and links to explore local events, plus brochures for fun activities around town and in Boston. GARAGE & PARKING The garage under the house holds two carefully parked medium-sized cars or one larger car. There is also easy, free, on-street parking. Beach and barbecue equipment are in the garage for you. (Weber grill – charcoal included; coolers, six beach chairs, boogie boards…) TURNOVER DAY: Summers: Saturday to Saturday. CLEANING If you decide to leave the house ‘next guest ready’ (basically as clean and neat as you will find it), there is no cleaning fee. If you prefer to do only the ‘standard basics’, I will deduct $150 from your deposit. Both options are clearly outlined in the rental agreement. Whichever you prefer is fine. I will return the appropriate amount of your deposit to you within a few days of your departure. INQUIRIES When inquiring please tell me something about yourself and what brings you to Gloucester. Nice people of all races, cultures, religions, sexual preference and political views are welcome here. CHECK IN & DEPARTURE Check-in any time after 3PM / Check out by 11 AM. RESERVATIONS & PAYMENT Available online via Homeaway. Homeaway will add a 4-9% service fee to your rental fee. If using Homeaway's online service, please pay via E-CHECK, though credit card payment is also an option. If you prefer to handle your reservation and payment with me directly, please contact me prior to entering your credit card info online. I will send you a rental agreement, and you can then handle payments with me via personal check. As is true online, deposit plus 25% of rent due at time of reservation / 75% due 60 days prior to arrival. There is no Homeaway service fee if you prefer to handle it through me. (I pay Homeaway an annual subscription fee, so they are well cared for. I'm simply offering you an option. Whichever you prefer is fine with me.) LIABILITY & DAMAGES: You agree that the homeowner is not responsible for any accident, injury or illness that occurs to you or anyone in your party. Only guests or visitors agreed to at the time of your making the reservation are to be on the property. No parties without approval prior to reservation. Any visitors are solely your responsibility. You also agree that you are solely responsible for the safekeeping of your personal belongings. In the unusual event of any damage you cause, you agree to pay for the entire repair. CANCELLATION POLICY In the unlikely event of your canceling or defaulting on payment fees, all pre-paid payments are the owner's property. If re-rented, I will deduct a $100 cancellation fee and return the entire balance to you. ASK US I’m happy to answer any questions you may have, and to help you in any way prior to or during your visit to assure your stay is most enjoyable. Welcome to Gloucester!