Homestays in Gloucester

Enjoy the ambiance of a New England Seaside Getaway, without the crowds!Quick Note: We have a two night minimum stay Sunday through Thursday, and a four night minimum for any rentals that include Friday and or Saturday night.This charming, romantic one bedroom townhouse is located in a quiet, seaside neighborhood on the desirable Rocky Neck in Gloucester Harbor. It has water views and boating access and is just steps away from the water. Water access just 80 feet or so away (for launching a small boat such as a kayak or paddle-board) and around the corner, small beach for swimming. Rocky Neck is a fun, festive art colony with many active music-filled restaurants and art galleries. There is a nearby theater company. This house is on a very private street which ends at the water and so has no thru traffic. The sun deck, living room and bedroom all have a water view. You can relax and eat outside on the pretty sun deck off the living room, or gravel terrace below, with patio furniture and flower boxes, and landscaping. There is a four burner gas grill.There is a tv and availability of roku and multiple cable channels (not Showtime, etc).King sized bed upstairs.Bathroom is upstairs, with a small tub in a stand up shower.The bedroom and bathroom are upstairs and are accessed via a narrow spiral staircase. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE STAIRWAY IS NOT FOR YOU IF YOU ARE UNFIT OR SIGNIFICANTLY OBESE (CHECK PICTURE)- IT IS ABOUT 2.5 FEET WIDE.Easily sleeps two, but can accommodate 3-4 with full-size sleep sofa.High quality linens for bed and bath.There are a few antique furnishings in the bedroom and living room.There is a bedroom ceiling fan and programable central AC (often not needed). Sea breezes right off Gloucester Harbor often create a lovely freshness to the place, so you can turn off the AC and open the windows to let in the breeze!There is enough storage space in bedroom and bathroom closets.The kitchen is amply-sized and has all the modern conveniences, including a Keurig and also large appliances which are new within the last 5-6 years. It also has been updated with lovely, new white quartz and maple counters, as well as granite sink.There is a nearby laundromat (about 3 minute drive, 1/2 mile away and cleaning supplies are provided in the townhouse.There is private off street parking for your car. The parking lot is shared with the front unit. This is a safe and friendly area where people often don't even lock doors! But I prefer that you lock anyway. There is a key-box by the front entry.If you don't bring your car, you can get around by cab, possibly Uber, bus, water taxi or bikes (but beware of local drivers!). I do recommend a car to take full and easy advantage of the area and region, however.It is a great getaway for a couple or single person to enjoy the summer in this lovely area. Gloucester and Cape Ann abound with many cultural and recreational activities. In Gloucester, enjoy whale watching, large sailboat cruises and many cultural activities and events from Saint Peter's Fiesta in late June to the Tall Ships Parade and Mayor's Cup Race over Labor Day. Nearby in Rockport you can browse around Bear Skin Neck, view incredible scenery including "Motif #1", explore Halibut Point State Park, attend a concert at the Rockport Music-Shalin Liu Performance Center or outdoors, in multiple venues. And as always, the beauty of nature and all it's opportunities for exercise and recreation, still abound.This is available for:June through October with reduced rates for stays of over 7 days. Also available as a winter rental (see Craig's list). We just added the front townhouse to VRBO. It's recently been renovated, and it's got decks on three levels: by the kitchen, by the second floor bedroom, and a roof deck with fantastic views! Check it out at https://www.vrbo.com/3842188.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 13-17.Ages 5 and over, OK (steep, open staircase)..About customRules:Please do not strip the linens off the bed and or couch if you used it. No need to make the bed:) No food or drinks upstairs, please..At checkout, lock patio door and only lock the doorknob at entrance door ( not the bolt). Leave the key in the lock box. $30 fee for missing keys.,The door to the basement by the spiral staircase is a private area and should only be accessed on instructions from us..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 18.About events:No events allowed.

New to New England? Come stay at this peaceful, central, ground-level suite in downtown Gloucester! Enjoy walks to historic locations, public transit, as well as beaches, restaurants, and stores! Just an hour commute away from Boston, consider this as your new vacation home!About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 28.About events:No events allowed.