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The Homestead: Elegant Victorian & Maids Quarters

2.0 star property
Vacation home in Gloucester

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Entire home

8 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gloucester, MA
  • Place, Plum Cove Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Ann
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Wingaersheek Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gloucester

Located within a leisurely stroll of Plum Cove Beach, this vacation home is within a few miles (5 km) of Halibut Point Reservation. This vacation home welcomes guests with conveniences like laundry facilities.
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What's nearby

  • Plum Cove Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Good Harbor Beach - 10 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Cape Ann - 11 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 15 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • TD Garden - 50 min drive - 41.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Brothers Brew - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Talise - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Roy Moore Lobster Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bean & Leaf Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Roy Moore's Fish Shack Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Homestead: Elegant Victorian & Maids Quarters

A unique private estate, rich in history and natural beauty. The home was the residence of Benjamin F. Butler, the colorful Civil War general and Massachusetts governor, still belonging to his descendants. Enjoy fifty-five rolling acres of meadows, forest, marsh grass, and rocky granite shoreline, with a white-sand crescent beach, and a flat mica beach.
You will have use of the Main House (5BR) and the Maids Quarters (2BR), which is a separate, private residence, with a separate entrance.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features 3.5 bathrooms and space to spread out with 8 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Property Registration Number C0040231070

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.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Gloucester within a short 11-minute walk of Plum Cove Beach. You'll also find Halibut Point State Park and Stage Fort Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site 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.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Are there hot tubs at The Homestead: Elegant Victorian & Maids Quarters?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

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.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal), which is 18.6 mi away (28 minutes by car). Another top airport is Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal), which is around 23.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Homestead: Elegant Victorian & Maids Quarters?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at The Homestead: Elegant Victorian & Maids Quarters.