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Good Harbor Beach House - walk to beach, close to restaurants and shopping!

Cottage in Gloucester with kitchen and patio

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Howard's Cottage-by-the-Sea is nestled on the salt marsh with a quiet setting.
Bright & open living room with access to large outside deck overlooking marsh.
New kitchen in 2024.
Dining room open to kitchen and living room.  Sits 6 comfortably.
View from master bedroom of marsh and Good Harbor beach just a short walk away.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81560 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gloucester, MA
  • Place, Good Harbor Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Wingaersheek Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, TD Garden
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Good Harbor Beach House - walk to beach, close to restaurants and shopping!

A quaint 4 bedroom family cottage sits on the edge of the salt marsh and dunes of Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester, Massachusetts - the oldest fishing port in the United States. This rare location offers privacy as well as desirable proximity to Gloucester's most famous beach. Listen to the surf, smell the sea and enjoy the breeze!

You can enjoy a quaint front deck, full length covered porch and spacious back deck. The deck allows for comfortable lounging as well as outdoor dining for 6+ (Pictures to follow, currently being painted.)

An outside shower allows for convenient clean up and a large private back yard for children to play. Loads of gardens and bird watching.

Four bedrooms allow for ample sleeping arrangements for up to 8 quests: (2) twins, (2) full and (1) queen. Please note that the bedrooms with the full beds are connected and one room is accessed via the other.

Gloucester offers minutes drive to world class seafood, ice cream just down the street, golf, state parks for hiking, whale watching, sport fishing, live theater, music, art and so much more!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Pets are allowed with prior approval.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
If time allows, it is very helpful if you can do a load of towels. The cleaners and next quests really appreciate it. Thank you.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Parking for a maximum of (3) cars. If additional off-site parking is required, contact owner.
People other than those listed in Rental Agreement may not visit/stay at the property without prior approval.
Loud noise on the deck is restricted between 9:00pm and 9:00am out of respect for the neighbors.

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 C0479341070

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gloucester

Located in Gloucester, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. Schooner Adventure and Maritime Gloucester are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Essex Shipbuilding Museum and Cogswell's Grant. 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 - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 14 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Encore Boston Harbor - 47 min drive - 61.9 km
  • TD Garden - 48 min drive - 66.8 km
  • New England Aquarium - 49 min drive - 68.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Seaport Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Surfside Subs - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Good Harbor Beach House - walk to beach, close to restaurants and shopping! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Good Harbor Beach House - walk to beach, close to restaurants and shopping!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Good Harbor Beach House - walk to beach, close to restaurants and shopping!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Good Harbor Beach House - walk to beach, close to restaurants and shopping!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Good Harbor Beach House - walk to beach, close to restaurants and shopping! located?

Located in the heart of Gloucester, this golf cottage is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Good Harbor Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Long Beach and Cape Hedge Beach. Schooner Adventure and Massachusetts Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Laura Howard

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Hi! I was born in Gloucester and grew up on Cape Ann! I am thrilled to be able to share my family beach cottage with you. We had been looking for over 10 years to find the perfect beach cottage and found this diamond in the rough and bought this home in 2007. At the time, it was a summer only camp with no heat! We renovated the home to a year around, cozy cottage, with many of today's modern amenities!

Why they chose this property

This home is uniquely situated on the marsh and dune systems of Good Harbor beach. It is one of only 7 homes with this highly desirable proximity to the beach with a large lot and privacy.

It is accessed by a quiet, private road and nestled between the woods and marsh/dunes. I hope you will enjoy my gardens as much as I do!

Sitting on the back deck or side covered porch, it is a pleasure to bird watch! We have numerous books to help you identify the many species. There is also an abundance of rabbits that are adorable to watch, but can be frustrating when the eat all my beautiful flowers :-)

The home still has the feel of a early turn of the century summer cottage with original hardwood floors, fireplace (non-functioning), built in hutch in the dining room and cozy layout. We were careful to not detract from the feel when we updated the home.

What makes this property unique

Privacy and close proximity to Good Harbor beach.
Highly functional layout - cozy, but sleeps 8 comfortably.
Amazing deck with both lounging and dining areas with spectacular views across the salt march to the Atlantic ocean.
Short drive to both downtown Gloucester and Rockport where there are numerous galleries, shops, restaurants and so many things to do!

Languages:

English

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