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Ocean and Woods! Best of both seaside delights in Gloucester!

Apartment in Gloucester with kitchen and patio

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Fully equipped kitchen
Private kitchen
Interior
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gloucester, MA
  • Place, Stage Fort Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Hammond Castle
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Half Moon Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Ocean and Woods! Best of both seaside delights in Gloucester!

If you are a nature lover, you'll love our location. 200 yards or so in either direction will lead you to treasured habitats on foot. You can choose a secluded salt/freshwater inlet where you can launch a kayak, paddleboard, or jump in for a swim, or you can choose to explore the maze of trails in Ravenswood Park on foot or by bike (gorgeous fall leaf peeping). Up for a picnic, then pack one up and enjoy the sea breeze at Stage Fort Park, a mile down the road. When nightlife calls, whether be it fine dining or eating in the rough, the city of Gloucester or the town of Essex awaits your visit. Ready for the big beaches, get your towels and sand chairs (we have both for you to use) to head for Good Harbor or Wingersheek Beach. Singing Beach in Manchester-By-The-Sea is easily reached within 10 minutes by following the route we live on, Rt 127. Two train stations are close by for a day trip to Salem, MA or to Boston.

We strive to help you make your trip a memorable one by helping you along the way. At this time, we can offer you a king size bed setup in the 'Blue Room' as the bedframes are designed to be able to assemble together. Please let us know in advance. Twin XL beds are offered in the 'Blue Room' and 'yellow' room. Please ask for our 'Easy Trip Stuff' list which is s compilation of items avail for your use. You won't have to pack those huge beach towels, we've got you covered!

We offer a newly renovated 1300 sq ft 2nd floor unit which features a large vaulted kitchen that opens up to a spacious dining and living room area. The unit has a nice flow: open kitchen to living room, long hallway leads to separate bedrooms off to each side, bathroom access from hallway and blue bedroom, separate private deck and an additional 'reading' room. A 55" smart flatscreen tv offers you the ability to hook up to your Internet, cable tv or you can relax to enjoy iheart radio. Search for your favorite music or maybe you'll like my favorites: Nat King Cole radio, Easy Jazz, and Benny Goodman Greats.

Our cozy bedrooms feature 2 twin XL beds each with new 10" memory foam mattresses to give you a good night's sleep - AC is avail in every room or if you prefer, we have plenty of fans. The master bedroom leads to a spacious private roof top deck that everyone can share. Our bathroom is large and features accessories you may need such as that iron and ironing board to smooth out travel wrinkles. Did forget your toothpaste, sunscreen, or other small cosmetic staple, we probably have it avail. Tired and want some time alone, our converted Victorian style sleeping porch will offer you an oversized chair with ottoman for quiet reading or dozing off. If there is a member of your party who snores, we can setup a makeshift bed in this room, AC avail in here as well.

By staying at our place, you'll save money and you can finally travel light. How? We live here and we are available to give lots of information about local restaurants, events, sightseeing venues, and more. No need to pack that heavy cooler, or try to stuff beach chairs in the car. If you flew in, you'll have the necessary beach items available to expand your adventures. My wife and I are easy going and our place is known for our Freshwater cove friends to stop by our firepit. You're welcome to join us. People describe us as being generous, friendly and helpful. We hope you'll consider us for you stay here in Freshwater Cove. The pictures of Freshwater Cove are taken by walking down our little dirt lane, This is what is actually here and not across town, etc.

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Suitable for children over the age of 10
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please text or call us to say goodbye. We send our guests on their way back home with good wishes. We will collect the keys at that time.
You can leave the sheets on the bed. Trash bags can be left outside the door on the landing. Used towels can be placed in the hamster. Place the used glasses in the dishwasher. We will turn it on.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
min age of booking guest 21 yrs old. NO EXTRA guests more than 4. Please don't book for 4 and say, 'we may have a visitor who may stay late overnight"
2 car max parking for guests
No pets are allowed in suite due to guests who may be allergic to animal dander, incl. exotic pets, call about boarding arrangement at local fac

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
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 C0167691070

About the area

Gloucester

Located in Gloucester, this apartment is near the beach. Hammond Castle and Maritime Gloucester are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Long Hill and Dogs by Design & Cats Too. Spellbound Museum and Bewitched in Salem are also worth visiting.
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Gloucester, MA

What's nearby

  • Stage Fort Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hammond Castle - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Half Moon Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Fishermen's Memorial Monument - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Pavilion Beach - 3 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Gloucester Station - 4 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Collar Lobster Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mile Marker One Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Causeway Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Poseidon's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Oak To Ember - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean and Woods! Best of both seaside delights in Gloucester! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ocean and Woods! Best of both seaside delights in Gloucester!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ocean and Woods! Best of both seaside delights in Gloucester!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean and Woods! Best of both seaside delights in Gloucester!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean and Woods! Best of both seaside delights in Gloucester! located?

Situated near the beach, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Stage Fort Park, Hammond Castle and Half Moon Beach. Fishermen's Memorial Monument and Pavilion Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Krista K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was magnificent and the hosts were the BEST. We highly recommend this property:)
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was absolutely the most charming and inviting place we have stayed. The warm tones with decor bringing the coastal view’s inside making it so relaxing. Alicia & Lee made sure we had everything we needed including fresh bagels, muffins and fruit for breakfast with an assortment of beverages. The views and location are breath taking. It was absolutely one of the most relaxing vacations and we would love to make future visits.
Glucoster Bay
Views from our cove down the lane
Hammond’s Castle
Cape Ann Whale Watch
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, very spacious accommodations. Friendly and generous hosts. Well equipped kitchen, bath and living spaces. Near town, parks and beaches. Easy parking.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

arthur b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Leland and Alicia were consummately thoughtful hosts. My medical issues and allergies were addressed fully. They provided breakfast everyday and gave us splendid restaurant referrals for lunches and dinners. We had a magnificent time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I had the most amazing stay! We were vacationing on our private wedding and honeymoon and Alicia and Leland were the best hosts!Alicia contacted me a few days before we left to ask about what we normally liked for breakfast, what coffee we liked, etc. She was so incredibly accommodating as both my wife and I have dietary restrictions.Throughout our stay Alicia gave us recommendations for restaurants, places to go for sightseeing, and parking options for when we went into Salem. She was so attentive while also respecting our vacation plans.The house itself and the second floor is gorgeous and was everything we wanted it to be and more. And just a three minute walk from the house is the cove which was a huge highlight of our trip because the cove is BEAUTIFUL.I highly, HIGHLY recommend staying with Alicia and Leland. I have never booked a stay like this before where the hosts openly and genuinely cared about the guests. My wife and I will definitely be planning another vacation to Gloucester to stay with Alicia and Leland again.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

neil P.

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

Welcome USA

Great place and wonderful people in stunning location.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

Attentive Hosts and Beautiful Accomodations

The apartment is beautiful and the hosts were very friendly and helpful to find the best local places to eat no matter where you went. Lot's of sightseeing brochures were available.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne L.

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

Review of stay

Very nice location and accommodations. Owner very helpful with advice on areas to see. I would definitely stay here again and recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Great place to stay!

The owners were very accommodating! Super nice people.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Excellent Vrbo..made this vacation one of our favorites!!

This vrbo experience at Gloucester has been our favorite as we have traveled throughout our country. Very clean and appreciated all the " extras that were provided. Appreciated the " tips" from our hosts on what,where to do in Gloucester,Salem and surrounding area.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne B.

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

Lovely location

We didn’t stay inside much however when we did it was a lovely view and great location. My family enjoyed their stay and renters were very responsive to needs and questions we had.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica H.

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

Amazing place

Me and husband and my niece stayed here and I can not brag enough about the amazing hosts. Leland and Alicia were beyond helpful in every way imaginable. We will definitely be coming back hopefully next year and I will stay here again! The food in this beautiful place is amazing. Again Ty so much for the incredible hospitality you guys are wonderful people.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Great home away from home!

Alicia and Leland made us feel welcome from first registration through to departure. Apartment is spacious and well-stocked. We were in town for a family reunion (elsewhere) and enjoyed having a peaceful comfortable place to relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

2024 review

House was clean owners were very accommodating and welcoming. We enjoyed our stay. The house is conveniently located to all the places that we like to visit. We will be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherree F.

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

An excellent stay!

This apartment is very comfortable, clean and spacious. The host is attentive to every detail and provides anything you could possibly need. It felt like home, only better.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L.

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

First Visit to Glouster

Everything you need and more in the apartment for a carefree vacation. The apartment was spacious, comfortable and very clean. We enjoyed owners Alicia and Lee and their thoughtfulness for making sure we had everything we needed. We would definitely go back and recommend this property to our friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda O.

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

Awesome!

We loved our stay here.Leland and Alicia were the best host.The property and the location could not be more beautiful! The apartment is stocked with all that you would ever need. Our overall rating....high 5 star!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B., Hudson, NH

A Gloucester Getaway

What a find! Alicia has thought of everything from a stocked kitchen to lovely bedding. The apartment includes a TV with every option one could want, comfortable living room, and a great location for touring Cape Ann.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Beautiful/spacious/accomidating

What a wonderful stay we had at this Vrbo. I was spacious and the bathroom is roomy. There is a beautiful park to hike a small distance away (ravenwoods) and going the other way is a lovely park to walk in that takes you by the water and leads to some beautiful views. The hosts were accommodating and very responsive. Also had great insight to the area and things to do or see. I would def stay here today.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

Fabulous

This is a wonderful property. It is much larger than it appears in the listing. It is beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean. Alicia was a fountain of information about the area and even gave us a super, secret place to park in Salem. I’ve never had a host supply us with breakfast before, much less text to see what we would like to eat. It was a fabulous trip and this rental had a lot to do with it. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark & Nadine G.

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

Amazing Gloucester Home...Unbelievable Hosts

Could not been better than it was Alecia and Lee had everything you would need ready for us when we arrived. They even went out of their way to take us sightseeing, get Lobsters, and much much more. Hoping to be back soon with them...Mark,Karl and Tereisa...maybe even annually......They 🙏 were the BEST!!!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paola O.

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

Absolutely Wonderful!

This place couldn't have been more perfect, nor the owners Lee and Alicia. Everything was spot on and immaculate. They are by far the friendliest and easy going people you'd ever like to hang out with. And we did! We enjoyed our stay here very much and it was a great location relative to the many areas and attractions we visited while staying here. Near enough to everything, yet you felt like you were in your own quiet, get away place....just enough away from the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

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

Best in the area!

What a quiet, spacious, clean, and ideally located apartment! Enjoying the water is just two minutes away. We have never found a rental in Rockport/ Gloucester that we would stay in again—until now! Hospitality flows from the property owners, who live on sight. They are unobtrusive unless needed and then are readily available for any question. Check-in and check-out was seamless. The kitchen had everything we needed (oils, spices, etc.) to prepare meals. Breakfast supplies, coffee, and an ample supply of snacks were also provided. Everything we needed, including a friendly, accommodating host. Without hesitation, we would stay here again!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice E.

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

Excellent!

Alicia & Lee are the most attentive hosts- from the booking to the check- out. Alicia sent info about the area & she called prior to check-in to ask about our food preference. There was a bowl full of fruits and snacks as well as other breakfast items on arrival. The house was immaculate and well- stocked. We also enjoyed evenings with Lee & Alicia at the bonfire in the evenings. Words don't do justice to how welcome we felt. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

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

Wonderful trip

This is a lovely rental. We have been renting homes/apartments for a few years now and we can honestly say that Alicia is the most gracious host. We arrived in awful rainy weather and Alicia was there to show us the property and had delicious clam chowder waiting for us which was so appreciated. The home was very comfortable and fully stocked with everything you could need. We received a daily text with suggestions of what to see and do which was great. The train is very close which was convenient and afforded us a quick and stressless way to travel to Boston and Salem. This was a great rental and vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Lee

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I've worked for a worldwide corporation for many years. My wife
has spent the major portion of her career in the financing industry. We have many hobbies; firepit time, classic car shows, beekeeping, beach activities, gardening, and hiking through Ravenswood.

Why they chose this property

We're located apart from the daily hustle and bustle of some of the more built up mixed use areas of Gloucester. Bedrooms are spacious and do not feature 'day beds', air mattresses, or cots. A bedroom here is a bedroom and not part of the living room. Private deck gives you relax time without being watched by another 'condo' or close by neighbor.

What makes this property unique

Freshwater Cove is a quiet inlet which looks out to Cressy Beach and Gloucester Harbor. No waiting to launch your sea vessel here. Kayaks can be Launch at any time. Larger boats Over 7 feet may have to wait for tide to come in a bit. Individual floats can be used anytime.

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