Lovely 'The Buoys Cottage' on Annisquam River!

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A grassy outdoor area with Adirondack chairs in blue, gray, white, and red, a picnic table, and a tree with hanging bird feeders.
A residential house with a front yard, a driveway, and a street.
A dining room with a table, chairs, a window, and a door.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a toaster.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel oven, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Stage Fort Park

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Gloucester, MA
  • Place, Stage Fort Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Fishermen's Memorial Monument
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Half Moon Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area

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About the area

Gloucester

Located in Gloucester, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Salem Common and Coolidge Reservation, while Salem Witch Museum and Maritime Gloucester are cultural highlights. Rocky Neck Art Colony and Essex Shipbuilding Museum are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Gloucester, MA

What's nearby

  • Stage Fort Park - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fishermen's Memorial Monument - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Pavilion Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Half Moon Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • West Gloucester Station - 2 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Open Door Food Pantry - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mile Marker One Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mom's Kitchen - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely 'The Buoys Cottage' on Annisquam River! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lovely 'The Buoys Cottage' on Annisquam River!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lovely 'The Buoys Cottage' on Annisquam River!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely 'The Buoys Cottage' on Annisquam River!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Lovely 'The Buoys Cottage' on Annisquam River! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Stage Fort Park, Fishermen's Memorial Monument and Half Moon Beach. Pavilion Beach and Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church are also within 2 miles (3 km). West Gloucester Station is 27 minutes by foot and Gloucester Station is 28 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was cute, clean and comfortable! Kitchen had plenty of dishes and pans so we could cook when wanted to. Located in central area for what we wanted to see-Salem, Gloucester and Rockport. Grocery stores close. Host was very responsive and offered to come next morning to fix a very minor issue we had. Very happy with our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Cozy cottage

This was our 2nd year staying at this quaint house. Quiet street with great views of the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great!

The house was clean and nice. Great location. Beautiful view. Overall we were very happy with the cottage for our vacation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect weekend getaway. It was in a great location away from the busy section, with everything we needed to get to a 6-10 minute drive away. The outdoor space with views of the marsh and river was spectacular. Not as many bugs as I would have expected but recommend bug repellent for early morning and evening hours. We did not need to communicate with the host about anything since there were no issues but their process was seamless and efficient,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gloucester cottage

My sisters and friends really enjoyed our stay in Gloucester. The property and river view were amazing. Already looking to book again next year!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

The house was very clean and comfortable. Location was good too. We would stay there again. Recommend this house.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

This was a perfect space for us. The cottage was well appointed with everything we needed and very convenient to many attractions in Gloucester. The off street parking was definitely a plus. We ate outdoors whenever possible, relaxed in the chairs overlooking the river and had a wonderful show of white and blue herons one morning. We would choose this place again when traveling to Gloucester.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Review

The stay was great! One concern I had was the locking mechanisms on the kitchen door and French doors. It took us a little while to figure out how to lock the kitchen door, but the French glass door would not lock for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Fishing Trip Place to Stay

We fished out of Cape Ann Marina and the house is less than one minute away. Clean and quiet in a perfect location. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very convenient to downtown Gloucester

This location turned out to be the best location for us, we were here for our son’s wedding at the Hammond Castle with the wedding rehearsal dinner at the Castle Manor Inn, which is a block away. The house was clean and roomy enough for the 5 of us that stayed. We had some family and friends over after the rehearsal dinner and the wedding and it was perfect because some of the people were staying at the Castle Manor Inn. Gordon was very good to answer questions and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our needs!

The cottage was very clean and nicely kept, provided everything we needed, and was extremely quiet and private. Loved sitting out by the river!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Perfect

Perfect stay for a small family!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable!

I would consider renting it again., but different week. I wish the price was little less. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacationing in Gloucester

I needed to call the 24/7 line for the code to get in before we left, as I did not have one. The woman I spoke to was delightful and saved the day! The house is spacious. The kitchen is fully furnished with dishes, glasses and cook wear and has a nice Keurig! It has an eat in table and sliders over looking the backyard and marsh with really comfy adarondack chairs. It was tranquel! There was a massive thunderstorm storm and was quite the sight from the sliders. The view it offers is the bay with boats, the marsh with so many birds and in the distance was the train track. You could feel the train rumble and hear the engine then could watch the entire train pass by. There are 3 bedrooms! Plenty enough for the family. They provide a great sitting area in the living room with a huge table to play games at or enjoy dinner while watching TV which we never do! The house is hardwood throughout so no carpeting for those with severe allergies and leather sofas instead of upholstered. This is actually what made me pick the house as my daughter's fiancee has life threatening allergies to dust mites. There is a window AC in the living room and fans are provided in each room. The only thing we wished we had was more pillows so bring extra if you sleep with more than 1. It is close to town and so many activities! We had a great week and would go back! 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I loved the view of the Annisquam River both at low tide and high tide. It was a nice calming retreat for me.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place!

The house is clean and nice, but it's the view that's fantastic. We could sit and watch the birds, the boats, and the marsh grasses for hours. Gordon is friendly and very responsive. We really enjoyed our stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

Beautiful property right on the marsh - so fun watching the egrets and herons and going to the beautiful Gloucester beaches. Great getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We walked in and started our fun. Great memories were made there!

The home was perfectly clean and comfortable. It had everything we needed. The yard was perfect for spending lots of time outside and the view was serene. It was close to dining, ice cream, boating and Dunkin. All within walking distance. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and comfortable

The house was very clean when we arrived. Had everything we needed from towels to kitchen necessities. Great view and location to the beach. Only negative for us was that we could not bring our dog. Otherwise it was perfect.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect cottage

The Blue Heron Cottage was perfect for our family beach vacation. Close to beaches, towns, and parks. Clean and cozy. Gordon was very responsive and easy to talk to. Would definitely come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Stay

The house is in impeccable condition. The view is not done justice by the photos, it is spectacular. Nice quiet place, but conveniently located. I would be disappointed if this place is not available on my next trip to Gloucester.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

The house was very clean and in the perfect location. Cape Ann Marina is less than a minute away. We liked the property so much we booked for next year before checking out.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

great

Loved the cottage and it had everything we needed. You could watch the boats leaving in the morning and watch them come back at night. Swans were seen in the distance and could see all the boats at the marina. Was very close to everything we wanted to see.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfectly Ideal

From beginning to end, I couldn't have imagined how amazing this house would be. We originally, accidentally, booked for the wrong weekend and were able to change it for Fiesta weekend in less than a minute once we realized (months later). Gordon allowed us to check in early, as we were trying to beat rush hour traffic coming from Boston. The house was immaculate, perfect accommodations. Gordon even took time out of his busy day to bring us a brand new gas tank for the grill. The location is ideal, 15 minutes ride to Wingaersheek. Less than 5 minutes walking to the Causeway & Mile Marker. We even walked back from Fiesta (downtown) one night (about 30 minute walk). The yard is beautiful, we were able to host a few friends for a grilled dinner after the beach one day, there is SO MUCH SPACE! Perfect for morning coffees (or mimosas). My mother made me promise we will rent this house every year, and for longer next time, so I will see you next Fiesta! Thank you again. Added perk is we met his lovely wife and just so happens she is originally from my same area of Boston, down to the same parish! P.S. I secretly want to leave a bad review to deter renters because I'm afraid this gem will always be fully booked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cute home with amazing views!

We booked this home to be near our son and his family. The house was newly painted and very clean. The backyard is a great gathering place with fantastic views. Dishwasher, washer and dryer came in very handy. If you are visiting Gloucester, I recommend this property for you lodging choice.
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