Ocean and Woods! Best of both seaside delights in Gloucester!

Gloucester, Massachusetts
$226 avg/night Minimum Stay 5 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 5 nights

Min Stay

If you are a nature lover, you'll love our location. 200 yards or so in either direction will lead you to treasured habitats on foot. You can choose a secluded salt/freshwater inlet where you can launch a kayak, paddleboard, or jump in for a swim, or you can choose to explore the maze of trails in Ravenswood Park on foot or by bike (gorgeous fall leaf peeping). Up for a picnic, then pack one up and enjoy the sea breeze at Stage Fort Park, a mile down the road. When nightlife calls, whether be it fine dining or eating in the rough, the city of Gloucester or the town of Essex awaits your visit. Ready for the big beaches, get your towels and sand chairs (we have both for you to use) to head for Good Harbor or Wingersheek Beach. Singing Beach in Manchester-By-The-Sea is easily reached within 10 minutes by following the route we live on, Rt 127. Two train stations are close by for a day trip to Salem, MA or to Boston.

We strive to help you make your trip a memorable one by helping you along the way. At this time, we can offer you a king size bed setup in the 'Blue Room' as the bedframes are designed to be able to assemble together. Please let us know in advance. Twin XL beds are offered in the 'Blue Room' and 'yellow' room. Please ask for our 'Easy Trip Stuff' list which is s compilation of items avail for your use. You won't have to pack those huge beach towels, we've got you covered!

We offer a newly renovated 1300 sq ft 2nd floor unit which features a large vaulted kitchen that opens up to a spacious dining and living room area. The unit has a nice flow: open kitchen to living room, long hallway leads to separate bedrooms off to each side, bathroom access from hallway and blue bedroom, separate private deck and an additional 'reading' room. A 55 smart flatscreen tv offers you the ability to hook up to your Internet, cable tv or you can relax to enjoy iheart radio. Search for your favorite music or maybe you'll like my favorites: Nat King Cole radio, Easy Jazz, and Benny Goodman Greats.

Our cozy bedrooms feature 2 twin XL beds each with new 10 memory foam mattresses to give you a good night's sleep - AC is avail in every room or if you prefer, we have plenty of fans. The master bedroom leads to a spacious private roof top deck that everyone can share. Our bathroom is large and features accessories you may need such as that iron and ironing board to smooth out travel wrinkles. Did forget your toothpaste, sunscreen, or other small cosmetic staple, we probably have it avail. Tired and want some time alone, our converted Victorian style sleeping porch will offer you an oversized chair with ottoman for quiet reading or dozing off. If there is a member of your party who snores, we can setup a makeshift bed in this room, AC avail in here as well.

By staying at our place, you'll save money and you can finally travel light. How We live here and we are available to give lots of information about local restaurants, events, sightseeing venues, and more. No need to pack that heavy cooler, or try to stuff beach chairs in the car. If you flew in, you'll have the necessary beach items available to expand your adventures. My wife and I are easy going and our place is known for our Freshwater cove friends to stop by our firepit. You're welcome to join us. People describe us as being generous, friendly and helpful. We hope you'll consider us for you stay here in Freshwater Cove. The pictures of Freshwater Cove are taken by walking down our little dirt lane, This is what is actually here and not across town, etc.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table Free Breakfast Available
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Property Does Not Allow Children Unit Size: 1300 Sq Ft (121 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Water Sports Equipment
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Stereo Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • Krista K.

    Submitted Nov 9, 2025

    Stayed Oct 29, 2025

    The stay was magnificent and the hosts were the BEST. We highly recommend this property:)

  • Cyndi V.

    Submitted Oct 25, 2025

    Stayed Oct 18, 2025

    It was absolutely the most charming and inviting place we have stayed. The warm tones with decor bringing the coastal view’s inside making it so relaxing. Alicia & Lee made sure we had everything we needed including fresh bagels, muffins and fruit for breakfast with an assortment of beverages. The views and location are breath taking. It was absolutely one of the most relaxing vacations and we would love to make future visits.

  • Carrie M.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2025

    Stayed Oct 2, 2025

    Amazing apartment! Hosts are wonderful and accommodating. The rooms are big and very comfortable. They offered great suggestions for tours and restaurants. Alicia took us to the Haunted Happening Parade the night we arrived. This is a lovely place and I will be recommending it to everyone coming to Massachusetts. I will be back

  • Caroline E.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2025

    Stayed Sep 18, 2025

    My wife and I had the most amazing stay! We were vacationing on our private wedding and honeymoon and Alicia and Leland were the best hosts!Alicia contacted me a few days before we left to ask about what we normally liked for breakfast, what coffee we liked, etc. She was so incredibly accommodating as both my wife and I have dietary restrictions.Throughout our stay Alicia gave us recommendations for restaurants, places to go for sightseeing, and parking options for when we went into Salem. She was so attentive while also respecting our vacation plans.The house itself and the second floor is gorgeous and was everything we wanted it to be and more. And just a three minute walk from the house is the cove which was a huge highlight of our trip because the cove is BEAUTIFUL.I highly, HIGHLY recommend staying with Alicia and Leland. I have never booked a stay like this before where the hosts openly and genuinely cared about the guests. My wife and I will definitely be planning another vacation to Gloucester to stay with Alicia and Leland again.

  • arthur b.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    Leland and Alicia were consummately thoughtful hosts. My medical issues and allergies were addressed fully. They provided breakfast everyday and gave us splendid restaurant referrals for lunches and dinners. We had a magnificent time.

  • Thomas K.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    Beautiful property, very spacious accommodations. Friendly and generous hosts. Well equipped kitchen, bath and living spaces. Near town, parks and beaches. Easy parking.

  • neil P.

    Submitted Nov 5, 2024

    Stayed Oct 29, 2024

    Great place and wonderful people in stunning location.

  • Erica H.

    Submitted Oct 26, 2024

    Stayed Oct 20, 2024

    Me and husband and my niece stayed here and I can not brag enough about the amazing hosts. Leland and Alicia were beyond helpful in every way imaginable. We will definitely be coming back hopefully next year and I will stay here again! The food in this beautiful place is amazing. Again Ty so much for the incredible hospitality you guys are wonderful people.

  • Mark S.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2024

    Stayed Oct 12, 2024

    This vrbo experience at Gloucester has been our favorite as we have traveled throughout our country. Very clean and appreciated all the extras that were provided. Appreciated the tips from our hosts on what,where to do in Gloucester,Salem and surrounding area.

  • Debbie S.

    Submitted Oct 11, 2024

    Stayed Oct 5, 2024

    The apartment is beautiful and the hosts were very friendly and helpful to find the best local places to eat no matter where you went. Lot's of sightseeing brochures were available.

  • Laura T.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2024

    Stayed Sep 29, 2024

    This is a wonderful property. It is much larger than it appears in the listing. It is beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean. Alicia was a fountain of information about the area and even gave us a super, secret place to park in Salem. I’ve never had a host supply us with breakfast before, much less text to see what we would like to eat. It was a fabulous trip and this rental had a lot to do with it. Highly recommended!

  • Submitted Aug 2, 2024

    Stayed Jul 24, 2024

    House was clean owners were very accommodating and welcoming. We enjoyed our stay. The house is conveniently located to all the places that we like to visit. We will be back!

  • Cheryl D.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    What a quiet, spacious, clean, and ideally located apartment! Enjoying the water is just two minutes away. We have never found a rental in Rockport/ Gloucester that we would stay in again—until now! Hospitality flows from the property owners, who live on sight. They are unobtrusive unless needed and then are readily available for any question. Check-in and check-out was seamless. The kitchen had everything we needed (oils, spices, etc.) to prepare meals. Breakfast supplies, coffee, and an ample supply of snacks were also provided. Everything we needed, including a friendly, accommodating host. Without hesitation, we would stay here again!!

  • Amy M.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2024

    Stayed Jun 21, 2024

    Alicia and Leland made us feel welcome from first registration through to departure. Apartment is spacious and well-stocked. We were in town for a family reunion (elsewhere) and enjoyed having a peaceful comfortable place to relax.

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