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Too many guests for Thanksgiving? Consider our cozy spacious family home!

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gloucester, MA
  • Good Harbor Beach
    8 min walk
  • Long Beach
    3 min drive
  • Cape Ann Museum
    4 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    51 min drive

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About the area

Gloucester

A family-friendly stay in Gloucester awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be within a 10-minute walk of Good Harbor Beach and 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Long Beach. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features 2 bathrooms, a patio and a dining area. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. In-room jetted baths, a living room and a TV are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Plus you'll find a hot tub. .With a stay at this Gloucester holiday home, you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Cape Hedge Beach and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Schooner Adventure.
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What's nearby

  • Good Harbor Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Long Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cape Ann - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Hammond Castle - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 18 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Rockport Station - 6 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Holy Cow Ice Cream Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seaport Grille - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Long Beach Dairy Maid - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Surfside Subs - ‬3 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.

Too many guests for Thanksgiving? Consider our cozy spacious family home!

Thanksgiving guest overload? Instead of booking a pricey hotel, or trying shoehorn everyone into one location, consider a VRBO rental of our home.
Space for up to 10 individuals, with parking and all the features listed below!
It allows you to have a wonderful location, full kitchen amenities and relaxed home living for holiday visiting! Minimum stay is 4 wonderful days in beautiful Cape Ann. Any questions, please drop us a message and we'll get right back to you!

Spacious private single family home, amenities throughout, five-minute walk to two gorgeous beaches. Walk or short drive to historic quintessential Rockport and Gloucester down towns, whale watching, sailing, fishing and lots of wonderful restaurants and shops!
Train service right downtown will get you to historic Salem or Boston!
In the Fall you are a short ride away from the beautiful NH/Maine woods and it's breathtaking color, as well a the wonderful annual Salem Halloween celebrations!
There is a basement studio apartment occasionally rented that shares nothing with the VRBO guests except driveway access to a garage.
Yard, deck, porch, patio, parking etc are all VRBO guest use only.


Property manager

Pat Morris

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,498.3 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Baby high chair, Fold away bassinet and playpen

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Just consider parking when having an event!
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30. Note from host: Just consider parking when having an event! Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number C2098865200

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Too many guests for Thanksgiving? Consider our cozy spacious family home!?

Yep, Too many guests for Thanksgiving? Consider our cozy spacious family home! is a short 8-minute walk from Good Harbor Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find motor boats.

Does Too many guests for Thanksgiving? Consider our cozy spacious family home! have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

What luxury perks are available at Too many guests for Thanksgiving? Consider our cozy spacious family home!?

This property features 1 hot tub, as well as a jetted bath and a living room.

What makes Too many guests for Thanksgiving? Consider our cozy spacious family home! a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, Jetted bath, and private patios all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Too many guests for Thanksgiving? Consider our cozy spacious family home!.

Is Too many guests for Thanksgiving? Consider our cozy spacious family home! family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Too many guests for Thanksgiving? Consider our cozy spacious family home! is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Too many guests for Thanksgiving? Consider our cozy spacious family home!?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Too many guests for Thanksgiving? Consider our cozy spacious family home!?

No, Too many guests for Thanksgiving? Consider our cozy spacious family home! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Too many guests for Thanksgiving? Consider our cozy spacious family home!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Too many guests for Thanksgiving? Consider our cozy spacious family home!?

No, pets are not allowed.

Too many guests for Thanksgiving? Consider our cozy spacious family home! Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 24 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Micaela J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bridesmaid's Home Base
This property was gorgeous and much more spacious then the photos made it appear. It was a very comfortable set up to hang out as a group as well as having some space to spread out individually. Great property for a group. Very close to Hammond Castle as well as the train station for a Boston/Salem trip with the group if you didn't want to drive. Only downside, the driveway can be a little tricky to manage at times with it being such a sharp angle off the main road and being kinda steep. If you have multiple cars, it can be a little game of shuffling to get them all to fit without blocking the garage door, but definitely manageable if thought of ahead of time. There were no parking signs on the road by the house, we managed having all cars in the driveway but I'm not sure how far those signs are valid. Definitely recommend! The home felt very welcoming, like you were a part of the family.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home for families
Loved the property. Steep driveway but well taken care of. Felt like we were staying at family's house. Very clean and the wine is a classy touch! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R., Los Alamitos, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Home
I highly recommend staying here, especially for larger groups. We had 4 kids (3-11) and 6 adults. There was plenty of space for sleeping and living space. We never felt cramped. There was PLENTY of towels, sheets and even beach towels. There were games for the kids and adults, kitchen is very spacious and fully stocked. Kids ate at the kitchen bar while the adults ate at the dining table. Everything was very clean. We were pleasantly surprised when pulling extra sheets and or blankets from the closet they were all freshly clean. We’ve been to many places that made me nervous using their bedding, but not here. Pat was always quick to respond and honestly made me feel like we were her personal guests. There were 2 bottles of wine there welcoming us to her home. We all felt at home, it is very cozy and comfortable. We do have family in the area that we visit but they cannot accommodate the 10 of us, which we all want to come back during the summer when we have more time to enjoy Cape Ann and all that it has to offer. Thank you Pat, your home is the best VRBO we stayed in!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wicked Tuna Trip
Amazing place to stay after a long day of fishing. Plenty of room and all accommodations exceeded expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Wonderful House and Location Thank you, Pat, for sharing your home and for making us feel so welcome! Thank you also for your quick responses to our text messages. Highly recommend staying at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gloucester Stay
Property and House were beautiful and Clean,Great Location,Short walk to 2 Differant Beaches
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time at Good Harbor Beach
Spacious house, attentive host - everything we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful spot for a family beach week!
Pat was super friendly and helpful during our stay. House was immaculate and exactly as advertised! Home provided enough space for our family of 9, and the well stocked kitchen was a great place to spend time together after a long sunny beach day. Short walk to the beach, and lots of nearby fun for rainy days. Would stay here again in a heartbeat! Thanks Pat!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Harbor vacation
Our extended family of grandparents, parents, and grandkids fit in this house very comfortably, with room for a couple of cousin sleepovers. Nicely furnished, kitchen has everything you might need, and plenty of space to dine in or out. The outdoor living area is great and safe for various grandchild hijinks.Just a short walk to the beach, and just as importantly, to the ice cream stand! Reading previous reviews, will say driveway may be daunting at first, but not unusual for this area, and there is ample parking, which is unusual for this area. No odors of any kind, house was immaculate. The owner is great communicator and low stress, easy rental process start to finish
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilana K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay.
Comfy house, great location. There is so much to do in the area and the house is walking distance to two great beaches (on a pretty busy road). We loved our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jolene D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Our family had a fantastic vacation at this home. We walked to Good Harbor Beach and Long Beach to avoid parking fees there. Both are beautiful beaches. The home has absolutely everything you will need in the kitchen, laundry, and bathrooms. Also provides towels, boogie boards and cart for the beach. The outdoor space was fantastic for family games, BBQing, making s’mores on the fire pit, and just relaxing and reading on the patio. We loved exploring Rockport, Gloucester, Salem, and Boston. There are 3 formal bedrooms and one couple stayed in the loft. (Can get quite warm in the loft in the month of July) There are A/C units only in the 3 bedrooms. The owner does provide plenty of floor fans to help cool the place a little. Great communication with the owner anytime we had a question. We loved the location of the home, very close to everything. We loved our nightly walks to the ice cream shop. Just a very short car ride to the local market for food. We loved the privacy of the home and yard, and the space inside to accommodate all of us. It was so nice to vacation where we didn’t have to pack so much stuff because this home truly had everything. Thank you for making our family vacation one to remember!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
From Kansas to Gloucester for a wedding.
The house was perfect for me, my son and his family, and my sister and her kids. It allowed for my parents to come and visit also. Walking to Good Harbor and the ice cream shop was wonderful. Only downside was the smell of pet urine was at times over bearing. Otherwise would book again when visiting my son who has become a transplant in Gloucester.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home, excellent host
This home is fantastic. It has 3 formal bedrooms and 2 pullout couches that met our needs perfectly. Smart tvs with lots of streaming services. Bedding, towels, shower soap/shampoos, suntan lotion and a fully stocked kitchen with kerug coffee pods, bottled water and even welcome bottle of wine. Pat, the host, was communicative and friendly. Would definitely recommend and stay here again. It felt like home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robby S., Baltimore, MD, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy House / Awesome Location!
Generously-supplied cozy house w/ dated, but very well-stocked kitchen & baths in great location! Walkable to Gloucester’s legendary Good Harbor Beach. Tricky, steep driveway which requires safest entry via southwest-bound direction. Really clean, well-lighted residence & w/ lots of natural light & conveniently-placed outlets for portable electronics in every room. Superbly welcoming host (Pat Morris) who was incredibly attentive & caring our entire stay! Easily accessible to downtown Gloucester & neighboring towns of Beverly, Manchester By The Sea, Essex, & Rockport. as well as easy drives farther afield to Newburyport, MA, Portsmouth, NH & Kittery, ME.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful host
Pat has a beautiful home that is warm and inviting. It is very clean and well stocked with anything you may need. Also in a great location. Pat was a wonderful host who was very accommodating to our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious yet Cozy
We rented this home for it’s convenient location to our family throughout the Boston area. This home is 5 minutes from great shops and restaurants in downtown Gloucester. We held a wedding reception for our daughter and son-in-law with the owner’s permission of 45 people. We had plenty of space for serving lunch and cake and the owner couldn’t have been more helpful. She even supplied 3 tables for the party. Three family members spent the weekend and they all raved about how comfortable the pull out couches were. We made breakfast on Sunday morning and everything we needed was available in the kitchen. The weather was great so we spent a lot of time on the back porch. Pat, the owner, was constantly available to help us with our event, answering my texts promptly. While her driveway easily parked 8 cars, she went out of her way to get us additional parking from her neighbors on either side of her house. I have to say that this home was unequivocally the best VRBO we’ve ever rented and we hope to return next year to enjoy it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best of host
Everything was above my expectations. We had a great long weekend. Pat was the best host of my many stays. She made us feel welcomed without ever being there in person. Anything or information we needed was already there. There was. Plenty of room. We especially enjoyed the back yard ,both beautiful and private.The beach was a few short minutes away.. We will be staying there again if it's available.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Dave A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place
House was beautiful. Location was perfect. Extremely clean and well stocked with necessities. My only complaints would be the lack of comfortable sleeping and sitting. It does accommodate 10 but only 2 beds. So when traveling with extended family as I did or a large group of friends, only 2 couples are sleeping comfortably. The sofa beds are very uncomfortable like all sofa beds. There is a 3rd bedroom downstairs with a sofa bed that would be better suited with a real bed. It would also be nice if there was more seating in the living area. We had a few people sitting on the floor when all of us were gathered for TV or just socializing. Overall, I’ve stayed at quite a few places over the years and this one would rank towards the top. I would stay here again but be prepared if traveling with a large group. I also never was welcomed with 2 bottles of wine at any stay so that was unexpected but a very nice touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for Families
We loved our stay at this property! There were multiple places to sleep, the kitchen was well equipped and the bathrooms were well stocked. Pat was super communicative and helpful. We stayed for my sisters wedding at Hammond castle. The morning of the wedding the six bridesmaids came to get hair and makeup done and the space was perfect. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place very close to Good Harbor
The hostess Pat is so thoughtful and responsive . Our families loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don L., Denver, Colorado, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Harbor Beach vacation
Great house, vert well stocked and clean, easy walk to amazing beach. Everything we needed including for a 1 year old. The beach is perfect for kids. Could’ve stayed two weeks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house; Great host
A+!!! Pat is quick to respond and always helpful. She wants guests to enjoy their stay! Relatively large house with lots of space to spread out. Towels, linens, beach chairs, kitchen appliances, board games, DVDs, etc. all in the house. Plenty of parking and minutes to Good Harbor and Long beaches. We couldn't figure something out, and Pat came by (quickly!) to help us out! A couple of bottles of wine and a gift certificate for ice cream were two simple and well received gestures, indicative of Pat's effort to make guests feel welcome.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gloucester getaway
Very clean, comfortable and enjoyable stay. Host was extremely helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominique P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Belles vacances
Grande maison près de la plage. La propriétaire est toujours disponible pour répondre rapidement à nos questions. Beau séjour
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023