5 minute walk to Beach, Stage Fort Park, and Gloucester Promenade!

Gloucester, Massachusetts
$702 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

This historic home has great access to one of the best hidden gems of Gloucester, Stage Fort Park. Just a five minute walk across the street and you will be looking down through the trees at the beautiful Half Moon beach. Hike to the knoll and gasp at the amazing view of Gloucester as schooners sail by. Play tennis, bring your kids to the playground, or hike to the top of Tablet Rock. Lay at the beach or dip in the ocean at Cressy or Half Moon beach. Or walk up the hill out the front door tohike at the 60 acre nature preserve, Ravenswood Park. Order an ice cream cone or seafood from the Cupboard. Or walk back and grill in the backyard kitchen.

The Parsons at Stage Fort home is the perfect place for your family’s adventures. This home is a unique opportunity to connect with Colonial New England. The home is a wonder to explore with beams and floorboards from the 1600s. Fireplaces and a baking oven that were used as the original kitchen Early immigrants from England, connections to the Salem Witch Trials, a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and even an ice harvester (like Sven from Frozen) all lived in this house.

We provide everything you need for an unforgettable family vacation:
Tennis rackets, frisbee, lawn games.
Beach supplies: towels, caddy, chairs, umbrella and toys.
Plenty of board games to occupy all ages.
Extensive library – feel free to take and keep any book.

Parsons at Stage Fort provides many configurations for sleeping arrangements. The primary bedroom has a large king bed. The spacious 2 bed bedroom has a queen bed and full bed. The third bedroom has a twin bed. An optional fourth bedroom is the library, with closing doors and two full sofa beds. Pack-n-play crib, blow up mattress and cot are available upon request.

While you may find all the adventure you need at Stage Fort Park, there are many other amazing activities just a short drive away. Schooner sailing and whale watch boat trips, boogie boarding at Good Harbor beach or exploring tide pools at the calmer Wingaersheek beach. Bikes, paddle boards, surfboards and kayaks are all available at local rental locations. Gloucester Stage company has live plays or the beautiful Shaolin music center has concerts. Gloucester's downtown has plenty of one of a kind shops and a grand variety of restaurants, cafes and dessert locations.

Rainy day - no problem! You can visit the Hammond Castle – just a short drive to see this fascinating building and artifacts. Or visit the Cape Ann Museum with artifacts from the Revolutionary War, beautiful paintings and sculptures new and old. Go antique shopping in Essex or go to the movies at our local theater. The bottom line is that there is just SO much to see and do here on “the island.”, you may never want to leave.

We are always excited to share our recommendations for your vacation. Please do not hesitate to reach out.

Jonathan and Kelly Hudgins

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English German
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Tennis On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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Review Review

  • Cynthia C.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    The house is beautiful and has everything you need to be able to relax and enjoy your vacation.

  • David S.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    Charming old house with a wonderful location and easy access to everything in Gloucester. We are grateful for all the amenities our host Kelly provided which made our stay easier and more enjoyable. Loved the espresso maker. My 3-year-old granddaughter spent every morning playing and posing for pictures in the lovely garden area. Thanks for the memories.

  • Deborah C.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    A perfect place to stay and explore Gloucester and Cape Ann, this historic house has been beautifully updated with everything you might need. Plenty of outdoor spaces to spend time, and a short walk to a seaside park and beach. The Host has created a very welcoming place to stay, and is also helpful with any details you might need. Highly recommend the place!

  • Jason C.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    My family used this home as a jumping point to explore all over new engalnd. Greatly enjoyed the history of the property and the surrounding area. It was a great trip all around.

  • Yajaira A.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2025

    Stayed Jul 13, 2025

    Beautiful property, super clean and had everything we needed to enjoy time with our family. Would definitely go back. Host was very attentive checking in on us and making sure we had a great stay.

  • jay O.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2025

    Stayed Jun 15, 2025

    We spent four days visiting with our two sons and granddaughters 2&5. Location was great with easy walk to Stage Park and Crescent Beach. Unfortunately the only beach weather day was a holiday - being able to walk to the beach and avoid the hassle of Gloucester beach parking was a big plus. Also great playground at the park. House is pre revolutionary war but has all the modern amenities including jet tub, outdoor shower and remodeled kitchen. The door frames are low so if you’re over 6’ beware - People apparently were shorter in the 1700’s. Johnathen and Kelly were available and helpful. We hope to visit again.

  • Karen V.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2024

    Stayed Aug 3, 2024

    We loved our time at this beautiful, historic home. There were so many thoughtful details that made Parsons at Stage Fort extra welcoming, from the cozy sheets and bedding to the invitation to select a book from the well-stocked library to take home with us. The house is perfectly located away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Gloucester, but close enough where we could walk to key sights and attractions. I personally loved taking my morning coffee out on the covered porch. And the one day it rained was the perfect excuse to treat myself to a mini spa day in the jacuzzi. All in all, a lovely home and an even lovelier host family.

  • Joan S.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    Short walk to playground, historic park and child friendly beach. Perfect for our 6 year old twins and 5 year old sister. Modern kitchen. Have to be ok with climbing stairs to bedrooms, but no problem for us. Fenced back garden and loads of beach gear, games and books.

  • Andrea S.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    If you l love interesting and historical homes, this is a great place for you. We stayed a week with friends and family. The house was extremely clean and tidy with lots of unique details from the original house, like fireplaces and two old staircases, with nice modern updates in the kitchen and bathrooms. The outdoor areas and landscaping around the house was well designed and stunning; amazing outdoor kitchen. Easy walks to get to Ravenswood Park trails and park and beaches across the street (good place to watch the sunrise). Games, outdoor equipment, and beach towels were available. We spent most of our days exploring Cape Ann but this was such a nice place to return to in the evenings.

  • JOEL E.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    The place was incrdible my boys and i had a blast

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$702+
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