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River Watch: Waterfront home with river views and a private dock.

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
TV
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1885 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Gloucester, MA
  • Place, Good Harbor Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Wingaersheek Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, TD Garden
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gloucester

Located within a mile (2 km) of Dogtown, this vacation home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Cape Ann Museum. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.

What's nearby

  • Good Harbor Beach - 8 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 11 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Encore Boston Harbor - 57 min drive - 36.5 miles
  • Boston Harbor - 57 min drive - 39.3 miles
  • TD Garden - 58 min drive - 40.4 miles

Getting around

  • Gloucester Station - 3 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Open Door Food Pantry - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬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.

River Watch: Waterfront home with river views and a private dock.

Experience river life at its best along the banks of Mill River when you stay at this spectacular waterfront rental home with exquisite water views, a large back yard, and a private tidal dock for swimming and kayaking.

River Watch is a charming antique home sun-filled with natural light, and beautiful hardwood floors throughout. From the front door, enter the main living level that includes a large living room, a contemporary kitchen, a dining room, and a den with a glass sliding door accessing the back deck. The three bedrooms, a sitting room, and a full bath make up the third floor.

Enjoy the river views sitting on the back deck and or lounging in the back yard on the outdoor furniture. There is a gas grill to barbecue your favorite dish. You are welcome to bring a non-motorized watercraft to launch from the beach or dock.

Situated in Gloucester's Riverdale neighborhood, the location is ideal to explore the villages of Annisquam and Lanesville. It's a short drive to Downtown Gloucester and Rockport and Good Harbor Beach. Travel to Boston, Salem, and Beverly is easy with the close proximity to Route 128 and the commuter rail for day trips.

There is one off-street parking space in the driveway.

Dogs allowed. No smoking. No events or parties.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,885 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 C0294281070

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, and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
River Watch Waterfront rental home with views private dock
River Watch Waterfront rental home with views private dock.
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Frequently asked questions

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

This vacation home is located in Gloucester, close to Wingaersheek Beach and Good Harbor Beach. You'll also find Cape Ann Museum and Capt Bill & Sons Whale Watch within a short drive.

Is there parking available at River Watch: Waterfront home with river views and a private dock.?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent 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 River Watch: Waterfront home with river views and a private dock. a good place to stay for couples?

At this riverfront vacation home, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen, a water view in some house, as well as a garden.

Does River Watch: Waterfront home with river views and a private dock. have a hot tub?

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

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

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

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does River Watch: Waterfront home with river views and a private dock. have connecting rooms available?

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

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal), which is 15.3 mi away (20 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 River Watch: Waterfront home with river views and a private dock.?

Yes, every house at River Watch: Waterfront home with river views and a private dock. comes with a patio and some offer water views.

River Watch: Waterfront home with river views and a private dock. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neal H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location for relaxation and peace! Great for kayaking and easy drive to beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john g.

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

Watching the tidal movement at Riverwatch

Nice relaxing stay Great house. Perfect home-base for exploring Cape Ann.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy C.

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

Lovely Views

The house is cozy and lovely. We enjoyed the view. We wish we had been left more kitchen towels and maybe towels approved for wiping off patio furniture. It was impossible to complete the requested clean up with one kitchen towel. It rained until the last morning. It would have been nice to have been able to wipe down the furniture and actually spend time outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Good for One Family and Small Car

Good location close to convenience store to pickup supplies. Very tight parking for one car only and located on a downhill curve so careful!! Second car had to park at convenience store. Only one bathroom had a shower, not helpful for 4 adults. Strange second floor bathroom setup shared by two bedrooms. Didn’t see any of this in the write up or photos. Good for two adults and kids. Not good for 4 adults and two cars.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob and Adele K.

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

Summertime on the river

Special views, convenient location, well appointed, responsive property management, unique antique charm.
Stayed 64 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jaime W.

Beautiful home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had such a great stay in this house! Plenty of space for our family of 5. It’s an older home, but has been updated nicely. And the house was very clean. Being right on the water was great. Good spot to put a kayak in the water. Views of the water from inside the house are great. Our only issue is we wish there was more than one parking space. Would definitely stay here again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilda H M.

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

Character

This very old house has been beautifully renovated and simple, modern furnishings are perfect. For swimmers and mariners: private dock is on tidal river, and tricky for people and boats to get in the water; launch site is not near. Otherwise, loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura N.

Relaxing River stay with surprise secret garden

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderfully relaxing stay at River Watch. The house is conveniently located on the main street and easy walk from the store, yet the house feels very private, thanks to the lush garden and fence. The sunsets over the Mill River were so beautiful to enjoy from the deck or the dock, and Wingaersheek beach is only a 20 minute paddle away. We also really enjoyed the relaxed elegance of the furnishings, uncluttered but with everything one could need, and capturing the essesnce of Cape Ann style. We can't wait to come back!
Verified

8/10 Good

Vincent F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025