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 balcony, and a sofa bed.
Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 5 min drive
Holy Cow Ice Cream Cafe - 5 min drive
Seaport Grille - 4 min drive
Long Beach Dairy Maid - 2 min walk
Surfside Subs - 2 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.
Short Walk to Cape Ann's Best Beaches!
Come escape to Rockport House, located in Gloucester MA, home of America’s historic fishing town and the best of New England beaches! Our 4BD/2BA,1,850 sq ft house has everything you need—plenty of space to comfortably sleep a group of eight, off-street parking for up to four cars, and brand new furnishings and amenities updated in 2023. The house is conveniently located within a few minutes walking distance to both Long Beach and Good Harbor Beach - no need to think about reserving and paying for beach parking!
Our sun-filled split level ranch house, offers an abundance of modern utility and comforts! The front of the house faces west overlooking a large private yard that wraps around to the back of the house. A half flight of stairs up from the front door entrance, you will be welcomed by our open concept living, office, dining, and kitchen layout. The living area includes a six seat sectional sofa, two lounge chairs, 55 inch Smart TV, and stereo sound system with Bluetooth connectivity. Looking for a place to set up your laptop to tie up a few loose ends at work? No problem, the main living area includes a small work desk, office chair, LED lamp, and USB plugin capabilities. Enjoy a beverage from the coffee/tea bar, packed with a variety of flavor choices, creamer, and sweetener options, to re-energize after unloading the cars and the long drive.
There is an abundance of amazing restaurants, pubs, and ice cream shops in the area but if you prefer to stay-in and cook, we have you covered. Our kitchen is well equipped with dishwasher, stove/oven, microwave, fridge/freezer and a variety of small cooking appliances such as an Instant Pot, blender, toaster, air fryer. We have plenty of pots and pans, indoor and outdoor serving ware, grill tools, pantry basics, paper products, and cleaning supplies. Choose to dine at our eight seat table, at the kitchen island bar, or on our main level outdoor deck. Our patio dining layout includes a Weber grill, table seating for eight with umbrella, and lounge area with large outdoor sectional and comfy chairs.
The main level of the house includes mini-split air conditioning, and for the super hot days, each bedroom as an additional cooling tower to supplement ceiling fans. All of our bedrooms include pillows, linens, luggage racks, hangers, full length mirrors, USB charging ports, and plenty of closet space. Choose to slumber in one of the four bedrooms with bed sizes: king, queen, queen, and two twins.
The two full bathrooms include bath, hand, and wash towels and toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, body soap, lotion, q-tips, cotton balls, make-up wipes, and hair ties. Packed light and need to do laundry? We have small laundry room equipped with frontload washer and dryer, iron, ironing board, clothes drying rack, and plenty of laundry pods and dryer sheets.
The lower level family/entertainment room is well equipped for indoor fun, loaded with a variety of board games, large sectional and a 55 inch smart TV with a surround sound theater system. Bring your own passwords to stream your favorites or enjoy options on Samsung TV plus our Disney, Hulu, and ESPN+ accounts.
Cape Ann beaches are a huge attraction for vacationers and tourists visiting New England. Rockport House has you prepared for fun days at the beach (beach chairs, beach wagon, umbrellas, beach towels, cooler, cornhole, kids beach toys). We have an outdoor shower below the upper deck to cool off or wash off beach sand before coming back indoors. At dusk, gather around the fire pit to share beach stories, roast marshmallows, and relax in our Adirondack chairs.
Areas Near Gloucester with Beaches • Rockport MA (Front Beach, Back Beach, Long Beach, Old Garden Beach, Pebble Beach, Cape Hedge Beach • Ipswich MA (Crane Beach, Pavillion Beach) • Manchester by the Sea (Singing Beach)
Gloucester Points of Interest • Beauport Hotel • Hammond Castle Museum • Eastern Point Light House • Fishermen’s Memorial Monument • Stage Fort Park • Main Street • Cape Ann Harbor Tours • Cape Ann Whale Watch • 7 Seas Whale Watch
Transportation • Cape Ann Transportation Authority - serves the city of Gloucester and surrounding towns, two stops in West Gloucester and in downtown Gloucester • MBTA Commuter Rail - access to the Newburyport/Rockport Line of the which extends from Rockport along the North Shore to Boston's North Station. • Boston's Logan International Airport - largest and nearest national and international air service
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony or patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a private yard.
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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: 1,850 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Note from host: Children and babies are welcome; however, it must
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
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: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Property Registration Number C0371831070
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.
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Frequently asked questions
What can I see close to this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Gloucester, a short 12-minute walk from Good Harbor Beach and also 20 minutes on foot from Long Beach. You'll also find Cape Ann and Maritime Gloucester within a short drive.
Will I be able to park at this vacation home?
Yes, though there is a max of 4 spaces.
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, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
What amenities will couples enjoy at Short Walk to Cape Ann's Best Beaches!?
Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and Hulu as well as a garden.
Are there hot tubs at Short Walk to Cape Ann's Best Beaches!?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home include breakfast service?
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, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
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 17.3 mi away (24 minutes by car). Another top airport is Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal), which is around 26 mi away.
Are there rooms with balconies at Short Walk to Cape Ann's Best Beaches!?
Yes, every accommodation at Short Walk to Cape Ann's Best Beaches! comes with a balcony.
Short Walk to Cape Ann's Best Beaches! Reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Krzysztof D.
Jun 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay right by the beach
Location is prime for beach days. Quick walk which makes bathroom breaks for kids easy.
Krzysztof D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jessica H.
Jun 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Girls Weekend Getaway
The rental was perfect for a quiet girl's weekend. The house is split level so downstairs was actually more a suite if only using one room. It rained all afternoon one day, so we chilled at the house, made snacks and dinner, watched tv, worked on a puzzle. The house is setup nicely for this. Fully stocked kitchen. Lovely quiet area to walk around, check out the beach, and very quick drive to Rockport and Gloucester for site seeing and shopping. Another plus is there's an ice cream shop just a few properties away. Great for an after dinner treat. Would stay here again.
Jessica H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Edward C.
Oct 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Edward C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Fred B.
Jul 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Well maintained
My family and I have been staying in Long Beach / Good Harbor for 30 years. This house is as advertised. Clean, neat, near Long Beach and the Ice cream store. The parking for multiple cars was a benefit for all family and guests. The back deck was great for family cook out and gathering. Back yard for the kids. The house itself has a great kitchen. The open space to be able to conjure together was great for our family. The four bedrooms slept all of us. The two full baths supported the needs. The kids downstairs and adults upstairs. Awesome! Then when we had an issue, the owners promptly responded and had issue resolved timely. The area is safe / walkable and friendly.
Fred B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Vicky H.
Oct 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Home Base for a Working Team Retreat
We enjoyed a six night stay at this location and had enough space to sleep seven adults with plenty of room for meetings and discussion. Amenities are very well thought out and thorough, with impressively sharp kitchen knives and a full complement of pots and pans. Fireplace was "temporarily out of service" for our stay and the stairs down to the lower level are missing a handrail which was difficult for the less spry member of our party. Location can't be beat--we walked to the beach every day and supermarkets and restaurants are easily reached by car. One of the top vacation rental stays we've experienced.
Vicky H.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Patrick H.
Aug 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We had an awesome stay at this property. Amazing location close to beach and Surfside Subs. It was super nice having all the beach chairs and beach wagon. Would have been great if they had ac in the bedrooms but no complaints, we'd definitely book again.
Patrick H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alycia D.
Jul 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Beach Week
We had a lovely week at Rockport house. It was a quick 2 min walk to Long Beach and a 5 min walk to good Harbor Beach. Also there is an ice cream and takeout pizza /sandwich shop on the same block which was perfect for quick and easy dinners. The house was clean and had a lovely deck for dinners /relaxing. We will be back for sure!