Located on the waterfront of Little River (offshoot of Annisquam) in Gloucester, Cape Ann, sweeping ocean river views, gorgeous sunsets, and a direct water access dock perfect for hanging out and watching the tide come and go. Swim to the raft, fish, kayak and paddle board (at high and medium high tide)! Kids love to look for crabs and snails at low tide. Watch the ospreys, egrets, herons and bald eagles fish. Nap, read or dine on the screened-in porch or in the patio/yard area overlooking the water. Close proximity to beaches - Stage Fort beach and park (5 min drive) and Good Harbor and Wingersheek beaches (12 min drive). Explore the many cafes, shops, bakeries, restaurants and nightlife in Gloucester center. Short drive to Halibat State park and Downtown Rockport.
Lots of beds for your whole family! There are 3 bedrooms on the top floor and a fourth bedroom and bonus den/office on the bottom floor that can used for sleeping too. The three main bedrooms are on the top floor along with the kitchen, family room, full bath and porch. One bedroom overlooks the river with a king bed. A second bedroom has two twin beds side by side and a third twin bed, perfect for kids. The third has a full size bottom bunk and twin top bunk as well as a free standing twin bed. Below the main floor, in the walk-out basement overlooking the water, is a bonus den/office with a queen bed, couch area and desk as well as a bedroom with a queen bed and trundle twin beds. There is a rustic full bath with a standup shower, sink and toilet in the unfinished part of the basement near the bedroom, off the den. Washer and dryer are also on this floor. There is an outdoor shower to rinse off the salt water.
There are two outdoor dining options - one on the patio by the walk-out den overlooking the river which seats 4-6 and the other is on the screened-in porch, off the living room, which seats 8 -10. Indoor dining seats 4. Renters can use paddle boards, dock and raft. Motor Boat, trampoline and fireplace not in use for guests. Please note the dock is removed seasonally.
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About the area
Gloucester
Located in Gloucester, this holiday home is on the beach. Maritime Gloucester and Cape Ann Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fishermen's Memorial Monument and Sargent House Museum. Rocky Neck Art Colony and Long Hill are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
Fishermen's Memorial Monument - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Pavilion Beach - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Half Moon Beach - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Cape Ann Museum - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
Getting around
West Gloucester Station - 13 min walk
Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Dunkin' - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
The Open Door Food Pantry - 5 min drive
George's Coffee Shop - 4 min drive
Midori - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Waterfront Home! Stunning sunsets, swimming, paddling! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Home! Stunning sunsets, swimming, paddling!?
As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Home! Stunning sunsets, swimming, paddling! on 7 Sept 2026 start from £704, 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 at Waterfront Home! Stunning sunsets, swimming, paddling!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Waterfront Home! Stunning sunsets, swimming, paddling!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront Home! Stunning sunsets, swimming, paddling!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Waterfront Home! Stunning sunsets, swimming, paddling! located?
Nestled on the beach, this Gloucester holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Stage Fort Park, Pavilion Beach and Cressy Beach. Half Moon Beach and Massachusetts Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km). West Gloucester Station is 13 minutes by foot.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Loved our stay at this property. It was nice to get away from the stresses of the world and relax by the water. Great common and outside areas. Perfect for a group. The screened patio was our favorite place to be and the sporty among us loved the paddle boards.
Depending on what you are looking for, the only downside is that it takes a while to get an Uber out there but if you have a car that is no issue. The owner was very communicative and accommodating. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend to anyone.
We had an amazing time during our stay here. The views are beautiful and we had a stunning sunset. We swam to the raft and lounged in the sun. We loved paddle boarding along the river and seeing the egrets and osprey. My niece loved crabbing at low tide. Reading and eating on the porch was perfect. Town was a short drive and has a great bookstore. Good Harbor beach had fun waves for boogie boarding. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen fully stocked for cooking. Margaret was an attentive host and our questions were answered quickly. I highly recommend this rental!
Everyone enjoyed the big front porch and the great view. It was also very convenient to go down to the dock and go kayaking and paddle boarding and swimming. All the beds were very comfortable, and the house was well stocked with dining utensils, and cookware. We are a quiet family and found that it was a nice quiet neighborhood to enjoy our vacation in. It was also very convenient to a large variety of restaurants, of course, including lots of seafood. Yes, we highly recommend. Have a great day. Thank you.
My friends and I had a wonderful, relaxing week at this lovely, comfortable house on the Annisquam River. Great swimming off the dock at high tide, and one of our group really enjoyed paddle boarding - watching striped bass jumping and waterfowl fishing. Waking to birdsong is a super way to start the day. The spacious screened-in porch is perfect for reading, conversing and enjoying a meal while savoring the view. Nice outdoor shower is a bonus. Margaret the owner is super friendly, helpful and responsive. The overall experience gets a 10 out of 10!
Laura S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by Margaret Dunn
Hello I live in Massachusetts with my daughters and dogs. We are hosting our waterfront vacation home for families and groups who will love it as much as we do. It’s the perfect spot for swimming, paddling and enjoying nature. Whether you like gorgeous sunsets over the water, watching sea birds fish, crabbing at low tide, sunning yourself on the dock or naps on the chaise lounge chairs, this is an outdoors delight for all ages. We hope you will treat it as if it’s your own!
Why they chose this property
Quiet neighborhood on a tidal waterway (Little River) in West Gloucester.