WaterViews Overlooking Gloucester Inner Harbor /Sunroom/ Deck /Walk to Town
About the property
- House2800 sqft
- Bedrooms3
- Sleeps6
- Bathrooms2
- Half Baths1
- Minimum Stay4 - 7 nights
3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, Sleeps 6
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. When using Homeaway's online service, please pay via E-CHECK, though credit card payment is also an option.
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.
WINTER VISITORS
Please be aware that I have a petite well-behaved seal point Birman cat who lives here with me November through April. You'll find the house super clean, but if you have severe cat allergies, please be aware of this and do what works for 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!
Owner
Kathy Eckles
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within one hour
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- May 25, 2018
About Kathy Eckles
I love welcoming guests to our home! I grew up outside of Cleveland and have lived on Cape Ann since 1997 when I purchased this home. My first career was as a senior executive in the retail industry for 24 years. I now provide psychology, coaching and consulting services for individuals and organizations.
Kathy Eckles purchased this House in 1997
Why Kathy Eckles chose Gloucester
Cape Ann is inspiring. I love the sea, huge rocks, and rugged, genuine people. Once I knew I wanted to move here, I had a dream in which I saw the exact same view we have overlooking the inner harbor, so the moment I walked into this home, I knew I was in the right place.
What makes this House unique
Especially love the entire back of the house - kitchen, family room, sunroom, outdoor porch and master bedroom. As they all overlook the inner harbor, there's a peaceful sense of being steeped in the vibrant blend of beauty and everyday life.
Amenities
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Fireplace
- TV
- Satellite or Cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Kids Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
- Bedroom 11 king
- Bedroom 21 queen
- Bedroom 32 twin/ single
- Master Bedroom overlooks inner harbor. It has a king bed, two comfortable chairs with ottomans, desk, and master bath with double vanity, double bath and shower stall; A/C and ceiling fan. Queen Bedroom accented by beautiful book case and chair. A/C and ceiling fan. Twin Room charming with its own desk and reading chair with ottoman. A/C and ceiling fan.
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
- Bathroom 1toilet, shower, jetted tub, 2 person master bath and shower
- Bathroom 2toilet, combination tub/shower
- Bathroom 3toilet, On first floor off the family room
- Master Bathroom has double vanity sinks, double jetted tub, over sized shower stall, and towel warmer. Queen and Twin rooms share full bath with double vanity in adjacent hallway. Half bath on main floor.
Location Type
- DowntownWalk downtown in 5 - 10 minutes to great restaurants, music, fresh bakery, fun and funky shops, schooner sailing, whale watch boats . . .
- Ocean ViewBack of house overlooks the inner harbor - Master bedroom, sunroom, family room, outdoor porch and kitchen all have lovely, interesting views.
- TownIn town location in neighborhood adjacent to downtown. We're on a hill overlooking the inner harbor. Beautiful breezes plus zoned A/C in all bedrooms and family room/kitchen area.
Theme
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Linens ProvidedPlenty of pillows and linens. Extra sheets in each bedroom closet.
- Activities Guide
- Alarm Clock
- Basic Soaps
- Clothes Dryer
- Fireplace
- Firewood
- GarageUnder house off Herrick Ct. Large enough for one large car or two small to medium cars carefully parked. Enclosed steps from garage to living area.
- Hair Dryer
- HeatingGas heat. Each floor has own controls.
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Laundry Soap
- Air ConditioningZoned A/C in all bedrooms and the family room / kitchen area.
- Living RoomSeats 6. Pianists, please enjoy playing the baby grand piano by 'Boston', a division of Steinway. Lots of music here.
- Local Activities Guide
- Local Maps
- Local Restaurant Guide
- Paper Towels
- ParkingGarage under the house holds two medium sized cars carefully parked or one large car. Also plenty of free on-street parking on Friend St. on alternate sides of street. NO PARKING on HERRICK CT.
- Parking On Street
- Toilet Paper
- Towels ProvidedIncludes bath and beach towels.
- Washing MachineWasher and dryer on the second floor adjacent to bedrooms.
- Wireless InternetCode is in directions on kitchen island when you arrive.
- Wood StoveIn family room that is open to the kitchen. Warm, cozy, wonderful! Love it here year round.
Kitchen
- KitchenLovely, well-equipped kitchen opens onto the family room and overlooks the inner harbor. Kitchen island seats 4. Enjoy conversation, music or TV while you cook!
- Blender
- Coffee Maker12 cup Mr. Coffee. Filters provided. Also have an electric hot water kettle.
- Dishes & UtensilsFully equipped kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Garbage Disposal
- Grill
- Ice Maker
- Coffee Grinder
- Lobster Pot
- Microwave
- OvenTwo ovens. Main stove with flat top surface has both regular and convection oven options.
- Pantry ItemsPaper products provided: paper towels, napkins, toilet paper, basic soaps. Sugar, flour, basic selection of spices.
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Stove
- Toaster
Dining
- DiningGlass top table seats 8. Adjacent between kitchen and living room.
- Dining Room
- comfy seating for 8 people
Entertainment
- Piano
- Books
- DVD PlayerDVDs in the family room closet.
- GamesFamily games in family room closet.
- MP3 Dock
- Music LibraryWe have a wireless Bose speaker to work with the library on your phone or computer.
- Books for Adults
- Radio
- Satellite / CableCable TV with multiple channels. Smart TV loaded with Amazon Prime free movies and music, plus ad-free Pandora music. Add your own Netflix etc. subscriptions.
- StereoFamily room has Bose I-pod player (bring your own iPod) and wireless Bose speaker to stream sound from your phone or computer.
- Television55" ' Flat screen Smart TV in family room.
- VCR
Outside
- Beach Chairs
- Beach Towels
- Deck / PatioSunroom and adjacent outdoor patio overlook Gloucester's inner harbor.
- Deck Furniture
- Large Cooler
- Lawn / GardenPretty city-size garden.
- Outdoor GrillWeber grill in garage. Pull out onto garage patio to grill. Charcoal and lighter fluid provided.
- Screen Porch / Veranda
- Small Cooler
- Wood Deck
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Pool / Spa
- Jacuzzi
Attractions
- marina
- autumn foliage
- cinemas
- forests
- library
- live theater
- churches
- museums
- playground
- pond
- restaurants
- synagogues
- zoo
Leisure Activities
- antiquing
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- horseback riding
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
- whale watching
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- pier fishing
- basketball court
- deepsea fishing
- fishing
- golf
- golf privileges optional
- hiking
- cycling
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- swimming
- tennis
- wind-surfing
Notes
- Gloucester is the oldest working seaport and art colony in America, and prides herself on not being 'touristy'. This is also one of the top five whale watching areas in the world! There's so much to do here: charter fishing, hiking, biking, shopping, kayaking, birding (one of the top areas in the US), sunset schooner cruises, theaters, museums, live music, beautiful beaches, tours, world-class dining. Boston is only 60 minutes away by train or car.
House Rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
Canceled bookings will not receive a refund
63 Reviews
Latest reviews
Gloucester visit
One of owners two primary residences in area. Impressive effort is made to make the space, welcoming, comfortable, as well as equipped with all a visitor could need to cook full meals, as well as relax on sun porch, in open family room, or play a baby grand piano. Ample, clear, information of area is provided with lots of thoughtful reviews of restaurants and a variety of attractions. Bed is comfortable. Guest must be able to manage two steep flights of stairs.
Quiet in town neighborhood. Comfortable bed.
Beautiful inside and out!
Each time I have stayed at this beautiful well appointed home, I have appreciated not only the wonderful views of the harbor, sea breezes, and sun rises but also the attention to detail inside and out. Whether it is the well kept gardens, the open floorplan on the first floor, or the comfortable and airy bedrooms on the second floor; Kathy's little touches make a big difference. Fresh flowers upon your arrival, a list of places of interest with contact information, the peaceful yet interesting decor, cleanliness, room for a crowd but also places for cozy conversations all add up to a wonderful place to stay.
comfortable home with great view
This is the 2nd time my grandchildren and I have stayed at this home. It is large, and comfortable. The bedrooms are spacious and nicely furnished.......The sunroom is where we spent a lot of time playing games and doing home work when we were not out and about. The house is centrally located. We love the house and the owner is gracious and helpful. We will be back !
This house is perfect!
Our family of five returned to Gloucester to the same rental where we stayed two years ago. It is ideally located in town for restaurants, ice cream, the Maritime Center, etc. Kathy's house is extremely comfortable with beautiful views. It's clean, well-kept and feels warm and welcoming. The area provides plenty of activities to keep everyone busy and happy. We got up for low tide at Good Harbor Beach to enjoy the hermit crabs and walk to Salt Island. We visited the wildlife refuge, drove 3 miles up the road to Rockport, spent a day at Crane Beach and took the train to Boston too. Just an ideal spot!
Beautiful house in a very convenient location.
The house was gorgeous and fully equipped with everything, including plenty of beach chairs, towels, coolers, maps, and informational brochures. Kathy was very friendly and helpful, and happy to answer any questions or provide recommendations. The house is in a fantastic location close to downtown Gloucester, so you can walk to pretty much everything in the city. We had a great stay, I highly recommend this property.
As advertized. Home was beautiful with awesome views. Within walking distance to many attractions
We had a wonderful vacation in Gloucester. Kathy was an excellent host. She gave us lots of great info about the area and touched based to make sure we had what we needed. We will be back.
Location
Gloucester is the oldest working seaport and art colony in America, and prides herself on not being 'touristy'. This is also one of the top five whale watching areas in the world! There's so much to do here: charter fishing, hiking, biking, shopping, kayaking, birding (one of the top areas in the US), sunset schooner cruises, theaters, museums, live music, beautiful beaches, tours, world-class dining. Boston is only 60 minutes away by train or car.
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
TURNOVER DAY: Summers: typically Saturday to Saturday. 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. RESERVATIONS & PAYMENT: Available online via Homeaway. Homeaway will add a 4-9% service fee to your rental fee. If using Homeaway's online service, payment is preferred via e-check. Credit cards are also accepted. CHECK IN & DEPARTURE TIMES: Check-in any time after 3PM / Check out by 11 AM. 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. 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 a guest canceling or defaulting on payments, all pre-paid payments are the property of the owner. If re-rented, the owner will deduct a $100 cancellation fee plus any fees paid to Homeaway on on the guest's behalf, and return the balance to the guest.