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The Haabah Beach Retreat—4 Minute Walk to Beach

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Property grounds
Beach
Living area
Room
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 61400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gloucester, MA
  • Good Harbor Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Cape Ann
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Wingaersheek Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs Sleeper

1 Double Sofa Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Outdoor Shower

Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Haabah Beach Retreat—4 Minute Walk to Beach

Two-bedroom gorgeous beach house overlooking Good Harbor Beach, located DIRECTLY on the Good Harbor estuary. The house is a 4-minute walk to the beach where you can enjoy everything New England's top-rated beach has to offer, without dealing with parking, crowds, or traffic. Amenities include a private patio, off-street parking, an outdoor shower, a gas grill, and a gas wood stove.

The space:
@thehaabah / #thehaabah

A truly unique Cape Ann home, The Haabah is as perfect for a couple craving a retreat, a family on a beach getaway, or can comfortably accommodate a family or friend group of up to six.

Park in two dedicated off-street parking spaces and you're less than a 4-minute walk to the ocean. Our beach house has the creature comforts of a hotel, but with a magnitude of more soul.

An open-concept kitchen/living area greets your arrival. Stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a full range of kitchen appliances. Gas woodstove resides in the living room for those chilly mornings or beautiful sunset evenings.

Our beach house is equipped with a beautiful marble eat-in kitchen with a breakfast bar, as well as a dining table that seats 6 adults. Complimentary coffee from our friends at Little Wolf coffee, as well as a full-size Cuisinart coffee maker, and accouterments for pour-overs. For cooking, a natural gas range and oven, Cuisinart toaster oven, Henkel chefs knives, and Caphalon non-stick pans. Also have everything you might need for beer, wine, and cocktails (juicers, shakers, jiggers).

For sleeping, we've outfitted the space with two queen-sized beds, as well as a brand-new Joybird sleeper sofa. 3 brand new high-efficiency GE window AC units.

Outside, you'll find a heated outdoor shower, a privately lit patio, and a Webber gas grill. The patio is a perfect place to watch daybreak over the marsh with your morning coffee, and the nearby grill for fresh lobster or the day's haddock, watching dusk with your beverage of choice.

Lastly, the house has private high-speed Wi-Fi, Xfinity cable, Samsung smart TV, Chromecast, etc.

Guest access:
While you’re staying with us, you have access to all areas of the beach house with the exception of the several cabinets marked private. Feel free to explore the yard, hang out on the back patio or play a friendly yard game--we have horseshoes, frisbees, cornhole, and mollky.

Other things to note:
We have painstakingly gone out of our way to find antiques, family heirlooms, and unique items that many of our guests admire and enjoy. We only ask that all guests be mindful and respectful of the space (using coasters, using care); unfortunately, any damage or excessive mess will need to be accounted for from the security deposit.

Towards these ends, we also ask that at least one member of the party be at least 25 years old.

Property manager

M. Russell

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number C0183681070

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gloucester

Located in Gloucester, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Good Harbor Beach and Cape Ann. Travelling with kids? Consider Schooner Adventure and Maritime Gloucester. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gloucester, MA

What's nearby

  • Good Harbor Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Long Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Maritime Gloucester - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Cape Ann - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 14 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Rockport Station - 6 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Holy Cow Ice Cream Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seaport Grille - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Long Beach Dairy Maid - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Surfside Subs - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Haabah Beach Retreat—4 Minute Walk to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Haabah Beach Retreat—4 Minute Walk to Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Haabah Beach Retreat—4 Minute Walk to Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Haabah Beach Retreat—4 Minute Walk to Beach located?

This family-friendly Gloucester holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Good Harbor Beach, Schooner Adventure and Long Beach. Maritime Gloucester and Cape Hedge Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bradley S.

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

Great location

Easy walk to 2 beaches and easy drive to downtown Gloucester and Rockport. Owners wonderful 👏
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Rebecca N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great location

Despite cool weather we enjoyed our time in Gloucester, especially being so close to the beach. The hosts were kind enough to let us use parking beyond check-out so we could enjoy the beach to the max. Guests should note that there are photos of spaces (a bathroom and a bathroom) that are not part of the property. The second bathroom is an outdoor shower only.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

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

Worked well

Close to Good Harbor Beach. Pictures were just what was expected. Lovely place. Owner communicative.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bradley S.

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

Walk to 2 beaches ⛱

Great location short walk to 2 beaches. Very clean and plenty of space for 5-6 people. Owners are super nice. 2nd time staying there 😎
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Crisi E., Los Angeles

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

Good times on Good Harbor Beach

What a charming property! Spacious, chic, impeccably maintained and a very short stroll down to the beautiful Good Harbor beach. You’ll feel lucky that you don’t have to beat the crowds to the $25-$30 a day parking. I recommend an early morning stroll before the hoards descend. All that Cape Ann has to offer is a short drive away, but the house is on a quiet road off the beaten path. Our hosts greeted us with a wonderful basket of pastries from a local bakery and a bag of coffee beans for our stay. We highly recommend this property for the well appointed interiors (and little luxuries like a well stocked library) as well as the warm welcome you will receive from the hosts. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anita K.

Perfect Get Away

Haabah is a wonderful place to stay and get away from it all. The house had all the comforts of home and was very clean. The location to the beach is perfect. My family and I really enjoyed staying here! We love Gloucester and hope to come back and stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by M. Russell

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Rusty and Catherine live in the house next door and can be as entertaining or absent as you need. We're always more than willing to share ideas of local haunts, as there are plenty of things to do and see in Cape Ann, from our five breweries, three distilleries, various artist colonies, local music and dive bars, surf spots, fishing, whale watches, diving opportunities, the list goes on... Summer is all about the beach and Fiesta, while fall is the perfect season in New England, with harvest festivals, leaf peeping, and gloriously empty beaches.

Why they chose this property

Proximity to nature and the charming culture of a seaside town.

What makes this property unique

4 minute walk to the beach and a curated style that's not your typical beach house.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish