Gloucester, Massachusetts
This finely maintained summer cottage built in the 1820s overlooks Hodgkins Cove in Gloucester Massachusetts.
Unique and special amenities include 2 private beach accesses, consistently spectacular sunset views over Hodgkins Cove and Ipswich Bay, and hiking/walking paths on a 55 acre private estate (yes really!).
It comfortably sleeps 11, has 5 bedrooms, 2 and a half bathrooms, a downstairs porch, and and upstairs nightclub (which is a covered screened in outdoor lounge area great for evening cocktails to watch the sunsets).
It's located 5 miles from Bearskin Neck in downtown Rockport and 5 miles from downtown Gloucester. Both downtowns are filled with very nice, family restaurants, fun boutiques, and art galleries.
Enjoy water views from most rooms in the house. Dogs allowed, smoking not allowed.
FIRST FLOOR:
Kitchen: Everything you need in a kitchen: range, sink, dishwasher, silverware and plates and pans, and of course ocean views.
Bathroom 1: sink, toilet, shower/bath.
Bedroom 1: King bed, closet, ocean views.
Dining Room: Dinner table that seats 10 comfortable.
Living Room: Television, 2 couches, antique day bed, fireplace, and an ocean view.
Utility Porch: Washer/Dryer
Bay View Downstairs Porch: Overlooks Hodgkins cove. Beautiful views. Perfect for enjoying a nice day.
2ND FLOOR
Bedroom 2 (the door room): 3 twin beds, 1 closet, 2 dressers. Great for kids.
Bathroom 2: sink, toilet, bathtub.
Bedroom 3: full bed, closet, ocean view.
Bedroom 4 (the pillow): a smaller, cozy room with a full bed. Ocean view.
Bedroom 5 (the master): king size bed, closet, half bathroom, sitting area, and of course ocean views.
Bathroom 2.5: sink and toilet in the master bathroom.
Upstairs Porch (the nightclub): screened in, couches, and a swinging Gloucester hammock. Great for cocktails in the evening and for a fantastic sunset.
great view, peaceful, clean. Great communication
Simply amazing!
The house was great, very clean & the living room area was great, much bigger than expected. We had a fire 2 nights & played games every night at the table. Forrest was great to deal with, very helpful & always responsive. I would definitely stay here again. Thank you!
This historic, quirky, well stocked and magnificently located farm house was just an amazing place to stay!! Loved everything about this home, from the quaint old furnishings to the private beach and walking out on the breakwater for the incredible view. Kitchen has anything and everything you might need, including pantry items. Lots of beach towels, beach chairs and we enjoyed kayaking around the bay. Highly recommend staying here and we hope to return to this home next summer!
The house is so fun and cute! The photos don’t do it justice. Everything is charming and it has everything you could possibly need. It was hard to leave the house to go into other towns because it was so cozy and had chill vibes. And then there are the views - the views are incredible from every room! You are right on the water. It’s so peaceful and the ocean is a very quick walk from the house. The owner is also very communicative and was so helpful from the initial booking until we checked out. I really appreciate how thoughtful all the instructions were as as well. I hope to stay here again in the near future!
This property exceeded our expectations and our family trip for a wedding was the best ever! We are already looking at dates to go back. If you want a house with a lot of history, the best views and a private beach look no further! You will not be disappointed! In addition, Forrest was readily available with any questions we had and was the best host I have dealt with (this is the 11th VRBO we have rented). Also, the kitchen was stocked with spices and everything you could possibly think of. If I could give 10 ⭐️ I would!
THE VIEW IS AWESOME! House was clean, comfortable, old but updated and wonderfully quirky. Beds were very comfortable with clean, soft sheets, lots of towels and pillows. Kitchen was well stocked. Forrest is a wonderful host, very responsive. The ocean view will knock your socks off. Highly recommend, hope to go back again.
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Everyone loved this old, classic New England farm style house. So much space and character. Porches were awesome to gather for breakfast and late night, relaxing and enjoying the view. Path down to the beach was challenging for older folks, but younger adults enjoyed using the kayak and paddleboards that we brought. House was well-equipped with everything you could need, especially the kitchen. It was perfect to gather for a family wedding nearby and the yard was awesome for pre-wedding pictures. Bring plenty of food, though -- not many options for groceries. Grill or go out for seafood. Wish we could have stayed longer and would love to come back again. Can't thank Forrest enough for offering up his home.
The property location was perfect. The The views and sunsets over the cover were breath taking. The two porches were perfect for day and evening enjoyment. Our only concern was that the beds were old and uncomfortable and the door to the queen bedroom upstairs did not close tightly.
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