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Maids Quarters; private beach

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The Maid Quarters is a grand stone structure behind the main house.
Maids Quarters is the stone building on the LEFT.
Bay view from the back deck. Open acreage to wander and enjoy the views.
Charming living room with an open concept to the dining table and kitchen.
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Plum Cove Beach
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Washing machine
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access
  • Balcony or patio
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Gloucester, MA
  • Place, Plum Cove Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Good Harbor Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Wingaersheek Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

Maids Quarters; private beach

This simple and quiet home is behind a Victorian mansion and was used as the Maid's quarters to house staff. It's now a cozy vacation home to get away and take advantage of the 55-acre rambling estate, with 2 sandy beaches, meadows, forest, marsh grass, a rocky granite shoreline, a granite swimming pier, and even a lily pond.
You have access to the beaches, shared with other families living in this private compound.
The deck looks out to Ipswich Bay, providing a great outdoor dining space.

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House Rules

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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

Property Registration Number C0040231070
Property # 4205015vb
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

About the area

Gloucester

Located in Gloucester, this cottage is on the beach. Hammond Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Good Harbor Beach and Cape Ann. Maritime Gloucester and Schooner Adventure are also worth visiting. With kayaking and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Gloucester, MA

What's nearby

  • Plum Cove Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Half Moon Beach - 12 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Good Harbor Beach - 14 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Cape Ann - 15 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 17 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Gloucester Station - 12 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Common Crow Natural Market - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Salt Water Grille - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Talise - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Maids Quarters; private beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Maids Quarters; private beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gloucester cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Plum Cove Beach, Halibut Point State Park and Halibut Point Reservation. Paper House and Dogtown are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

S F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed the ocean view, kayaking on the private beach and playing tennis. Kids enjoyed the playground, playing on the beach and running around on the grass.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was amazing! The view was beautiful and it had everything we needed to relax and get away. It's close to the train station if you want to go to the big city. Or you can just enjoy the history of the town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Mark Gray

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