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Outdoor dining
Sun loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV, DVD player, books, printers

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gloucester, MA
  • Good Harbor Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Long Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Wingaersheek Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gloucester

Within a short walk of Good Harbor Beach, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of Long Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a dining area.
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What's nearby

  • Good Harbor Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Long Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Maritime Gloucester - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Cape Ann - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 14 min drive - 8.2 miles

Getting around

  • Rockport Station - 6 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Steps Away from Good Harbor & Long Beach! Spacious Home for Groups of All Sizes!

Welcome to your ideal seasonal destination! Located just a few steps from not one, but TWO gorgeous Massachusetts beaches, enjoy this spacious private single family home with amenities throughout. Offering three private bedrooms with queen or king beds as well as a loft and living room offering sleeping set ups, this property is a great fit for groups of all sizes. Equipped with a full kitchen offering island seating, a dining room, living room, private office space, and a back yard/ large deck, there is plenty of space throughout the property to relax and enjoy your vacation rental.

Included in your rental are linens for all bedding as well as towels for your stay, along with other necessities to make your stay as comfortable as possible. WIFI, Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, full cookware & dishes, and smart TVs are some of the other features you'll find inside. Outside and in-season, beach chairs, boogie boards and other beach needs are also provided.

A two story unit, you will find the kitchen, living room, dining room and two of the bedrooms/ one bathroom on the main level. Upstairs, the master bedroom/bathroom, loft, office space, and laundry station can be found. Deck is off the main level. The grounds also includes space for 3+ cars comfortably, with room available for others as needed. Speak with the owner for best way to arrange!

Aside from the accommodations provided on-site, the property is a short walk to both Good Harbor and Long Beach beaches. Pro tip - stop by Surfside Subs on your way back from Good Harbor for the best ice cream! Additionally, a short drive to the historic & quintessential towns of Rockport and Gloucester inclusive of activities for the whole family! Some recommended activities include whale watching, sailing, fishing and checking out a lot of wonderful restaurants and shops.

In the fall, you are a short train ride away from the historic towns of Salem & Boston to get in the Halloween spirit as well as the beautiful NH/Maine woods with all of the fall seasons breathtaking color.

It's our hope you will love this home and your experience here the way we have from the beginning!

** NOTE: There is a basement studio apartment occasionally rented that shares nothing with the VRBO guests except driveway access to a garage. Yard, deck, porch, patio, parking etc are all VRBO guest use only.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. The bathroom offers a jetted tub and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

Property manager

Pat Morris

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,498 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
We appreciate if you can load the dishwasher on your way out. Big help!
If you can strip the linens & put by the washer/dryer we appreciate! If you would put all used towels up in the Jacuzzi in the master bedroom, it will help keep wet towels in one place for washing!
If you have time and can throw one towel/linen wash on - WONDERFUL! Please shut windows and turn OFF air conditioners and fans. Sincere thank-you!

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Baby high chair, Fold away bassinet and playpen

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Just consider parking when having an event!
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25
Property Registration Number C2098865200

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30.
  • Note from host: Just consider parking when having an event!
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Long-term renters welcome.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Gloucester within a short 8-minute walk of Good Harbor Beach. You'll also find Cape Ann and Long Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Steps Away from Good Harbor & Long Beach! Spacious Home for Groups of All Sizes!?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a jetted bathtub, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Are there hot tubs at Steps Away from Good Harbor & Long Beach! Spacious Home for Groups of All Sizes!?

Yes, this vacation home has a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal), which is 17.1 mi away (23 minutes by car). Another top airport is Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal), which is around 25.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Steps Away from Good Harbor & Long Beach! Spacious Home for Groups of All Sizes!?

Yes, every accommodation at Steps Away from Good Harbor & Long Beach! Spacious Home for Groups of All Sizes! comes with a deck.

Steps Away from Good Harbor & Long Beach! Spacious Home for Groups of All Sizes! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rita I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Multigenerational family vacation was a great success!Plenty of room for all to spread out. AC in the bedroomsmade for easy sleep. Beautiful kitchen. Lovely deck w/ grill. Big screen TV made it nice for my husband to keep w/ sports. Easy enough walk to beach. Good house instructions provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for what we needed!

Great property, quiet, with the smell of the ocean. Near everything Gloucester. Owner extremely efficient and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection!

Best VRBO ever! Everything was so clean, thoughtful, useful, and pleasant. They even left us wine! The house was spotless and the ease of checking in and out cannot be overstated. We had an amazing time and appreciate our fantastic hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEFF P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Brother-in-Law's Trip

Very roomy, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micaela J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bridesmaid's Home Base

This property was gorgeous and much more spacious then the photos made it appear. It was a very comfortable set up to hang out as a group as well as having some space to spread out individually. Great property for a group. Very close to Hammond Castle as well as the train station for a Boston/Salem trip with the group if you didn't want to drive. Only downside, the driveway can be a little tricky to manage at times with it being such a sharp angle off the main road and being kinda steep. If you have multiple cars, it can be a little game of shuffling to get them all to fit without blocking the garage door, but definitely manageable if thought of ahead of time. There were no parking signs on the road by the house, we managed having all cars in the driveway but I'm not sure how far those signs are valid. Definitely recommend! The home felt very welcoming, like you were a part of the family.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home for families

Loved the property. Steep driveway but well taken care of. Felt like we were staying at family's house. Very clean and the wine is a classy touch! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R., Los Alamitos, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Home

I highly recommend staying here, especially for larger groups. We had 4 kids (3-11) and 6 adults. There was plenty of space for sleeping and living space. We never felt cramped. There was PLENTY of towels, sheets and even beach towels. There were games for the kids and adults, kitchen is very spacious and fully stocked. Kids ate at the kitchen bar while the adults ate at the dining table. Everything was very clean. We were pleasantly surprised when pulling extra sheets and or blankets from the closet they were all freshly clean. We’ve been to many places that made me nervous using their bedding, but not here. Pat was always quick to respond and honestly made me feel like we were her personal guests. There were 2 bottles of wine there welcoming us to her home. We all felt at home, it is very cozy and comfortable. We do have family in the area that we visit but they cannot accommodate the 10 of us, which we all want to come back during the summer when we have more time to enjoy Cape Ann and all that it has to offer. Thank you Pat, your home is the best VRBO we stayed in!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wicked Tuna Trip

Amazing place to stay after a long day of fishing. Plenty of room and all accommodations exceeded expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

Wonderful House and Location Thank you, Pat, for sharing your home and for making us feel so welcome! Thank you also for your quick responses to our text messages. Highly recommend staying at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gloucester Stay

Property and House were beautiful and Clean,Great Location,Short walk to 2 Differant Beaches
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time at Good Harbor Beach

Spacious house, attentive host - everything we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful spot for a family beach week!

Pat was super friendly and helpful during our stay. House was immaculate and exactly as advertised! Home provided enough space for our family of 9, and the well stocked kitchen was a great place to spend time together after a long sunny beach day. Short walk to the beach, and lots of nearby fun for rainy days. Would stay here again in a heartbeat! Thanks Pat!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Harbor vacation

Our extended family of grandparents, parents, and grandkids fit in this house very comfortably, with room for a couple of cousin sleepovers. Nicely furnished, kitchen has everything you might need, and plenty of space to dine in or out. The outdoor living area is great and safe for various grandchild hijinks.Just a short walk to the beach, and just as importantly, to the ice cream stand! Reading previous reviews, will say driveway may be daunting at first, but not unusual for this area, and there is ample parking, which is unusual for this area. No odors of any kind, house was immaculate. The owner is great communicator and low stress, easy rental process start to finish
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilana K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay.

Comfy house, great location. There is so much to do in the area and the house is walking distance to two great beaches (on a pretty busy road). We loved our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jolene D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Our family had a fantastic vacation at this home. We walked to Good Harbor Beach and Long Beach to avoid parking fees there. Both are beautiful beaches. The home has absolutely everything you will need in the kitchen, laundry, and bathrooms. Also provides towels, boogie boards and cart for the beach. The outdoor space was fantastic for family games, BBQing, making s’mores on the fire pit, and just relaxing and reading on the patio. We loved exploring Rockport, Gloucester, Salem, and Boston. There are 3 formal bedrooms and one couple stayed in the loft. (Can get quite warm in the loft in the month of July) There are A/C units only in the 3 bedrooms. The owner does provide plenty of floor fans to help cool the place a little. Great communication with the owner anytime we had a question. We loved the location of the home, very close to everything. We loved our nightly walks to the ice cream shop. Just a very short car ride to the local market for food. We loved the privacy of the home and yard, and the space inside to accommodate all of us. It was so nice to vacation where we didn’t have to pack so much stuff because this home truly had everything. Thank you for making our family vacation one to remember!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

From Kansas to Gloucester for a wedding.

The house was perfect for me, my son and his family, and my sister and her kids. It allowed for my parents to come and visit also. Walking to Good Harbor and the ice cream shop was wonderful. Only downside was the smell of pet urine was at times over bearing. Otherwise would book again when visiting my son who has become a transplant in Gloucester.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home, excellent host

This home is fantastic. It has 3 formal bedrooms and 2 pullout couches that met our needs perfectly. Smart tvs with lots of streaming services. Bedding, towels, shower soap/shampoos, suntan lotion and a fully stocked kitchen with kerug coffee pods, bottled water and even welcome bottle of wine. Pat, the host, was communicative and friendly. Would definitely recommend and stay here again. It felt like home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robby S., Baltimore, MD, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy House / Awesome Location!

Generously-supplied cozy house w/ dated, but very well-stocked kitchen & baths in great location! Walkable to Gloucester’s legendary Good Harbor Beach. Tricky, steep driveway which requires safest entry via southwest-bound direction. Really clean, well-lighted residence & w/ lots of natural light & conveniently-placed outlets for portable electronics in every room. Superbly welcoming host (Pat Morris) who was incredibly attentive & caring our entire stay! Easily accessible to downtown Gloucester & neighboring towns of Beverly, Manchester By The Sea, Essex, & Rockport. as well as easy drives farther afield to Newburyport, MA, Portsmouth, NH & Kittery, ME.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful host

Pat has a beautiful home that is warm and inviting. It is very clean and well stocked with anything you may need. Also in a great location. Pat was a wonderful host who was very accommodating to our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious yet Cozy

We rented this home for it’s convenient location to our family throughout the Boston area. This home is 5 minutes from great shops and restaurants in downtown Gloucester. We held a wedding reception for our daughter and son-in-law with the owner’s permission of 45 people. We had plenty of space for serving lunch and cake and the owner couldn’t have been more helpful. She even supplied 3 tables for the party. Three family members spent the weekend and they all raved about how comfortable the pull out couches were. We made breakfast on Sunday morning and everything we needed was available in the kitchen. The weather was great so we spent a lot of time on the back porch. Pat, the owner, was constantly available to help us with our event, answering my texts promptly. While her driveway easily parked 8 cars, she went out of her way to get us additional parking from her neighbors on either side of her house. I have to say that this home was unequivocally the best VRBO we’ve ever rented and we hope to return next year to enjoy it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best of host

Everything was above my expectations. We had a great long weekend. Pat was the best host of my many stays. She made us feel welcomed without ever being there in person. Anything or information we needed was already there. There was. Plenty of room. We especially enjoyed the back yard ,both beautiful and private.The beach was a few short minutes away.. We will be staying there again if it's available.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Dave A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice place

House was beautiful. Location was perfect. Extremely clean and well stocked with necessities. My only complaints would be the lack of comfortable sleeping and sitting. It does accommodate 10 but only 2 beds. So when traveling with extended family as I did or a large group of friends, only 2 couples are sleeping comfortably. The sofa beds are very uncomfortable like all sofa beds. There is a 3rd bedroom downstairs with a sofa bed that would be better suited with a real bed. It would also be nice if there was more seating in the living area. We had a few people sitting on the floor when all of us were gathered for TV or just socializing. Overall, I’ve stayed at quite a few places over the years and this one would rank towards the top. I would stay here again but be prepared if traveling with a large group. I also never was welcomed with 2 bottles of wine at any stay so that was unexpected but a very nice touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for Families

We loved our stay at this property! There were multiple places to sleep, the kitchen was well equipped and the bathrooms were well stocked. Pat was super communicative and helpful. We stayed for my sisters wedding at Hammond castle. The morning of the wedding the six bridesmaids came to get hair and makeup done and the space was perfect. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place very close to Good Harbor

The hostess Pat is so thoughtful and responsive . Our families loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don L., Denver, Colorado, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Harbor Beach vacation

Great house, vert well stocked and clean, easy walk to amazing beach. Everything we needed including for a 1 year old. The beach is perfect for kids. Could’ve stayed two weeks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023