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A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with clear skies.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and pendant lighting.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A modern kitchen with a marble island, white cabinetry, and pendant lighting.
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a table, and an umbrella.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Gloucester, MA
  • Place, Good Harbor Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Niles Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Wingaersheek Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gloucester

Located in East 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 balcony, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Good Harbor Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Maritime Gloucester - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Stage Fort Park - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Niles Beach - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 15 min drive - 8.9 miles

Getting around

  • Rockport Station - 7 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Lobster of Gloucester - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seaport Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 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.

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.

Enjoy your stay at Rockport House!

Gloucester Beaches
• Long Beach (3-4 minute WALK)
• Good Harbor Beach (8-10 minute WALK)
• Wingaersheek Beach (15 minute drive)
• Half Moon Beach (9 minute drive)
• Plum Cove Beach (13 minute drive)
• Niles Beach (8 minute drive)
• Pavillion Beach (7 minute drive)
• Cressy Beach (9 minute drive)

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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  • Parking included
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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Hulu
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,850 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Guest is required to sign Renter Agreement. Security deposit required of $300.
Minimum age of primary renter is 25 years old.
No pets / No smoking / No parties or events

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Children and babies are welcome; however, it must

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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 situated in East Gloucester within a short 12-minute walk of 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.

Is parking available on site at Short Walk to Cape Ann's Best Beaches!?

Yes, though there is a max of 4 spaces. You'll find a max of limited parking 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.

Is Short Walk to Cape Ann's Best Beaches! a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like Hulu and a kitchen as well as a firepit.

Does Short Walk to Cape Ann's Best Beaches! have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

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 Short Walk to Cape Ann's Best Beaches! have connecting rooms available?

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 17.3 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 that I can book at Short Walk to Cape Ann's Best Beaches!?

Yes, every house at Short Walk to Cape Ann's Best Beaches! comes with a patio.

Short Walk to Cape Ann's Best Beaches! 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

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful! We loved our stay, and being within walking distance of the beach was perfect for all the little kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful house in a perfect location!

This was our second time staying in this house with our 20-something kids. We love the private deck and the ice cream/pizza place nearby. The kitchen is FULLY stocked with everything you need to cook and two beaches are a short walk away. Most importantly, the house is very clean and updated.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay right by the beach

Location is prime for beach days. Quick walk which makes bathroom breaks for kids easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As a ladies group that likes to cook we truly appreciated the kitchen - which was well stocked. Location is amazing for walking two great beaches. We had one of our best gatherings here thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House met or exceeded our expectations. We have stayed in many vacation rentals and this was the best equipped we’ve been in. The location was central to everything we wanted to do, and was very quiet. We were here in early October, but still enjoyed the short walk to a gorgeous beach. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We rented this house to stay at for a nearby wedding, and it was perfect. We were able to walk to the beach and get to many little local coastal towns with just a short drive. The house itself had everything we needed and was extremely clean. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was walking distance to 2 beaches and close to the center of both Gloucester and Rockport. The house was well appointed, open floor plan with a great deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family recently had the pleasure of staying at this beautiful beach house in Gloucester. The house itself was spacious, giving everyone plenty of room to relax and spread out, with a central kitchen and living room area that led to a fantastic deck. The location is truly unbeatable. We were just a short, easy walk to Long Beach, so convenient to be able to come and go as we pleased without worrying about parking or having to go back to use the bathroom. The evening walks to get ice cream was also a perk. Easy drive to downtown Gloucester and Rockport for dinners out or shopping.We highly recommend this beach house to any family looking for a relaxing, spacious, and perfectly located beach getaway in Gloucester.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We traveled up to Gloucester to attend a family wedding and this house was a perfect spot to gather with our family. The home has a beautiful, tranquil decoration style, with an open layout that encourages gathering on the main floor, as well as a nice den downstairs. It also has a large deck out back with plenty of room to enjoy a meal or sit and relax. The house also has one of the best equipped kitchens I've seen in a rental home and the owners have thoughtfully stocked it with lots of little extras like spices, etc. The house is also situated by two nearby beaches (Long Beach and Good Harbor Beach) and it was fun to be able to stroll on the beach. We were fortunate to have great weather and very much enjoyed the property inside and out. We'd definitely rent it again and hope to be back another time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We booked a long weekend at this house to have a weekend away with our adult children and had a great time. I'm very picky about VRBO homes and this one checked all the boxes. The house was super clean! It had plenty of amenities in the kitchen for cooking. I loved that there were lots of towels for the beach and showering after the beach. Everything you need for the beach is in their shed. There's a mini split on the main floor that keeps the kitchen/living room cool, however the bedrooms on that floor were warm.Overall - we can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
excellent location. nice property. freezer was dead from the time we arrived and owner sent a guy over who paid lip service about delivering a portable freezer but never actually did. owner said she would refund me for spoiled food but hasn’t done so as far as i know. owner claimed she hadn’t heard about the issue from the handyman- whole thing was disappointing and made a small inconvenience into an annoying, expensive hassle. it would have been easier to do the right thing and replace the fridge.i have been a professional propertymanager for forty years and this waspoor communication and non-existent follow-through.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here. Very clean and nicely decorated. Had everything we needed. Easy checkin with a door code. Perfect for a family gathering and larger than I expected from the pictures, with lots of room for our group of 8 people. Lovely 2nd story deck with spacious dining and lounging area and nice backyard. Very close to beautiful beaches and a short drive to Bearskin neck. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful family vacation staying in this beautiful home in an ideal location. We hope to return again next summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house location is perfect. It is within a 3 minute walk of long beach and 1 minute walk from Surfside subs and Dairy Made ice cream shop (both 5 star places). The house is set back off the road to ensure privacy from the local beach crowds. Pluses - Plenty of off-street parking, rare in Gloucester; Huge 2nd floor deck, clean furniture that comfortably sits 12 people, faces the rear woods, very relaxing; clean new furnishings inside; good size well appointed bedrooms with nice mattresses; the bathrooms were clean/modern and the showers had good water pressure (big plus because in most rentals the bathrooms need some work); all the bed and bath linens were new and clean; two good size family rooms/tv areas; the kitchen is equipped with everything you could want, even 20 different spices; outside shower for rinsing off after the beach; AC in the upstairs kitchen, dining, family rooms.Minuses - The bedrooms do not have AC, they all have ceiling fans. This is not an issue for the downstair bedrooms because they stay cool even on an 80 degree day; but the upstairs bedrooms have west exposure so with the setting sun it can get a little warm. An inside ductless AC wall unit would be nice. I have to add that the owners were always available via texting, And they were quick to respond to all questions we had.I would go back to this house on my future trips to the North Shore.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gloucester and the surrounding area are notoriously quaint, older homes with various stages of retrofitting having been accomplished. That creates the charm of the area and also should frame the expectations of what a "normal" rental home in the area. While certain fixtures need attention in the bathrooms and certain appliances in the kitchen could be updated, the home itself is in better condition than others we have rented and we felt that the pictures and descriptions were accurate. Beds are some of the firmest we have encountered which could be great or a challenge depending on your preference. There are "friendly" bees that enjoy the back deck as much as we did, but the furniture and space was perfect for the functions we were seeking to host. All in all, we recommend this home and believe it will deliver for a larger family looking to base out of for their New England Adventures.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024