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Long Beach-Gloucester-2 minute walk to Beach! Large yard & lush gardens. Pup ok

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

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Gloucester, MA
  • Good Harbor Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Long Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cape Ann
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Long Beach-Gloucester-2 minute walk to Beach! Large yard & lush gardens. Pup ok

***FALL SPECIAL ***
August 30 - September 20, we are offering a 10% discount and if you cannot visit for the full week, we are also offering a 4 night minimum with a per diem rate.
Come enjoy the quieter season on the beach!
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We are now allowing one well behaved pup. Must be up to date on vaccines and on flea and tick meds. We will send you our Pet Etiquette Guidelines upon booking.
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Just a few steps to a white sandy beach called 'Long Beach' you will immediately be drawn to the gorgeous views of 'Twin Lights' (Lighthouses) and the rocky seashore that surrounds you.

Gloucester is a place to see, feel and experience history. The working waterfront and beauty have drawn fisherman, families, artists and visitors for hundreds of years.

Enjoy a Whale watching tour and bring your fishing pole and enjoy the freshest catch! Haddock, cod and tuna can be enjoyed from the Whale Watching and Deep Sea Fishing boats.

Lighthouses date from the 1780's, and the historic downtown has over 75 restaurants serving all kinds of cuisine along with the 'freshest' of seafood.

Galleries, world class museums and the period architecture will enthrall you.
Meet artists in America's oldest working artist colony on nearby Rocky Neck.
Come and experience Cape Ann!

'Long Beach' is a protected stretch of ocean and white sand, perfect for sunbathing, walking, shelling and even surfing! Great waves and just a 2 minute walk from the cottage.

From Long Beach, which is steps from the cottage, you can easily see 'Twin Lights' on Thatcher's Island as shown in photo.

*'Good Harbor Beach' (walking distance from the cottage) is a 1/2 mile long barrier beach with a rocky shore and a salt marsh which is protected by sand dunes. Small shrub covered rocky 'Salt Island' is accessible at low tide.

*These 2 beaches are nestled in secluded coves with white sand and stretch for miles.
Everything is supplied for your beach vacation!

Beachcomber has 3 bedrooms: 1 King bed, 1 Queen size bed and 2 Twin Size beds.
2 full bathrooms with shower/tub combo (1 on each level)

There is one entrance with steps up to the large deck which opens into the kitchen. (Please see photo) We apologize, but Beachcomber is not handicap accessible.

A few things to note:
Beachcomber sleeps a maximum of 6 (Total includes adults/children and toddlers). No exceptions.
We 'ONLY' allow up to 5 cars in the driveway at any time.
Parking is not allowed on Long Beach Road at any time. You will be towed and ticketed.

We do not allow parties and expect our guests to be respectful of our wonderful neighbors who we have known for over 50 years. Unruly, loud and/or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and you will be asked to leave immediately and forfeit your deposit.

Beachcomber Cottage sits on an extra large, beautifully landscaped lot filled with flowering trees, shrubs and seasonal flowers which offers a very private setting to enjoy with family and friends.

Tucked away on the lower ground floor in the rear, is a small apartment which has a very quiet, professional person who works full time.
The entrances are not shared and are 'not' close together. This does not interfere with the 2 upstairs floors which are 100% designated for your use and enjoyment.

We supply beach chairs, umbrellas and beach towels. If you have a few 'day guests' please ask them to bring their own beach chairs and towels as we only supply enough for Beachcomber booked guests.

Due to the heavy weekend traffic on Cape Ann, Check-in time is 3PM and check-out time is 9AM.

Weeks run SATURDAY - SATURDAY mid June - mid September.
We have schedule flexibility prior and after this time period.
During the low season, we offer a 4 night stay at a per diem rate. Contact us with days you are interested in visiting and we will do our best to accommodate you.

We require a signed rental agreement which will be emailed to you once you have booked your reservation. Details upon booking.

We offer a moderate cancellation policy but suggest you purchase VRBO Trip Insurance for the unlikely event you should you have to cancel your reservation during the non-refundable time period (15 days or less from your arrival date).
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Good Harbor Beach. Features include laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Good Harbor Beach and 6 minutes from Cape Ann
Long Beach-Gloucester-2 minute walk to Beach! Large yard & lush gardens. Pup ok offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: 100% Non-smoking property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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: 2,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Maximum of 6 overnight guests. Check-in 3PM. Check-out 9AM. Weeks run SATURDAY - SATURDAY mid June - mid September, otherwise we have flexibility.
Maximum of 5 cars in driveway. No parking allowed on Long Beach Avenue. We do NOT allow parties or more than 6 overnight guests.
A signed rental agreement is required. We recommend low cost VRBO insurance in the event you have to cancel in the no-refund period.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Contact us for pup information. Can be up to 60lbs

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Extra large yard for your enjoyment and privacy.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
100% Non-smoking property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number C0036471070

Long Beach-Gloucester-2 minute walk to Beach! Large yard & lush gardens. Pup ok Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We all enjoyed hanging out on the large spacious deck, watching the kids play in the large well manicured lawn on the side of the house. They were lots of flowers to add beauty and lots of trees or tall shrubs to provide privacy from the neighbors. Ping-pong table on the second floor’s recreation room was a big hit with all of our guests. We made several dinners for our guests using the grill and the cooktop and everything was available as far as cooking utensils, pots, and pans. The property owners promptly answered any questions that we had prior to checking in and we really had none after we checked in because the property was pretty much as described. I would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful property

We enjoyed the spacious accommodations as well as the beautiful grounds. Felt like home. But 2 minutes from the beach!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Lovely, spacious home in an ideal location. House is within walking distance to the beach and close to area attractions. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Stay

Great property. Very nice host and the location was great for Salem, Rockport, and even Boston. Loved every minute
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gloucester Trip

The house was great we had 3 small issues 1 think the owners should stress more that the stairs from parking area are the only way in. Having knee problems it was an issue 2 The step into the kitchen could be marked with yellow tape. One older relative had a bad fall on it 3 A minor issue….. the coffee pot does not turn off automatically and we went off leaving it on. It ended ok but could have been a real problem None of these are huge issues but would be helpful for future rental
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aloisia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

The home was beautiful and clean, just steps from the beach! We had a wonderful week in Cape Ann. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reuben F., Boston, MA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful beach getaway

My partner and I had a lovely vacation at your home. The house had everything we needed and was right down the street from the beach. We especially enjoyed the front patio. My only suggestion for improvement would be to make clear in the listing that this is not a private home; there is a resident staying downstairs. The resident did not disrupt us at all (in fact she was quite friendly and even helped us!) but it would be good to have an accurate listing.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and Convenient

Comfortable and spacious/cozy house in a quiet neighborhood off the beaten path near Good Harbor Beach. We enjoyed our stay and would like to come back. Gloucester/maritime decor.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Beach week!

Property was wonderful, and close to 2 beaches- we visited both! Great communication with owner and house was as advertised. Thanks for a very nice stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

Our family just had a fabulous time! The house is clean, well-appointed, and you can't beat the location. Of course, it didn't hurt that the weather was fantastic too. Thanks so much for a great week, it was just what we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot

We couldn't have asked for a better place to spend some time at the beach! The house is great, the yard is gorgeous and it's an easy walk to the beach and Dairy Maid =).
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

laura f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

A perfect location between two beaches.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

The location in superb only steps from the trail to Long Beach. The property was clean and roomy and great for separation especially if there are inclement weather days. They provide all of the linens and the kitchen was well stocked. There are 2 TV's both small, which is no matter to me as I don't watch much but for those who like large TV's they may be disappointed. The whole experience was great and I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cliona M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic time, location and home..

We had a wonderful time. Great house, lots of amenities, responsive host. Lovely garden. Deck was pleasant for eating and for sunsets. Hope to rent again soon...
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

Whether you're coming from nearby towns or far away states, this is an ideal getaway. Great proximity to the beach as well as other sites in the Cape Ann/northeastern Massachusetts area. The house is clean, there is a beautiful yard, there is plenty of room in the house and the pool table is a real bonus when you don't feel like running around sightseeing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Mary D.

Great find near Long Beach and Good Harbor

The property was very generous with space. It was not newly renovated and we had a few ants at various times. The location is ideal for our family. We have relatives who live on the other end of GH Beach and throughout Gloucester so this is an annual trip for us. The grounds of the house were stunning and overall the house provided us with all that we needed for our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Great location for a beach vacation! Easy walk to the beach and a quick car ride to downtown restaurants. The backyard is well cared for and offers a wonderful shady spot after the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mchele T.

Wonderful place to stay

The Beachcomber cottage was a wonderful place to stay at Long Beach. The house had beach chairs, sun umbrella, and beach towels all provided. The yard is nicely landscaped and quiet. My family enjoyed playing pool in the evening and had a great week.

10/10 Excellent

kelly l., Essex, CT

Absolutely perfect!!

Everything was perfect. The owners thought of everything you could possibly need while on vacation. The house is beautiful and spotless and located in a quiet neighborhood. It is literally a 2 minute walk from the driveway to beautiful Long Beach. It has a beautiful yard with lots of big trees to provide shade which was a welcome change from the hot sun on the beach. We loved it so much we have already booked for next year. We feel so lucky to have found this beautiful home to spend our family vacation. Thank you Laura for renting your beautiful home to us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018