Gloucester, Massachusetts
Waterfront on the Annisquam River in Gloucester, this exceptional vacation rental boasts wonderful views of the river and of Ipswich Bay. You will never forget the sunsets seen from the deck or from the delightful gazebo. This home has a custom kitchen, spacious open concept living/dining room and lots of windows. There are two master bedroom suites with full baths on two separate floors as well as a sleeper sofa in the living room. There are water views from just about every window. Multiple deck and terraced patios overlook the water and the beautiful grounds, with perennials and a gazebo for outdoor dining on those soft balmy evenings.
The historic village of Annisquam is less than a mile away. Downtown Gloucester with its great restaurants and seafaring treasures is four miles in one direction and Rockport and Bearskin Neck and the Shalin Liu Performance Center are just five miles in the other direction where you can easily explore many of the local shops and restaurants that the area has to offer.
GROUND FLOOR
Living/Dining Room: The large, open living room includes plenty of comfortable seating with spectacular views of the river and beautiful yard. The dining area includes a contemporary dining table with seating for 6 people. There is also a library filled with a variety of books and a comfortable working nook with a desk just off of the living room.
Kitchen: The custom galley kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances, storage and countertops for food prep.
Half bath 1: The main floor half bath has a gorgeous stained glass window.
SECOND FLOOR
Master Bedroom 1: The second-floor master bedroom has a Queen bed with an ensuite full bath, a walk-in closet, and has water views.
Full Bathroom 1: The upper-floor master bath has a European-style, walk-in shower and a soaking tub.
GARDEN LEVEL: Master Bedroom 2: The lower-level master bedroom has a Queen bed with an ensuite bath, a flat-screen tv, and river views. Natural light fills the room from the large windows and sliding doors to the lower-level deck and yard.
Full bath 2: The second master full bath features an enormous walk-in shower
Laundry room: The laundry area includes a washer/dryer and plenty of countertop for folding. It also connects to the garden level master bedroom. PARKING
Off-street parking in the driveway for 2 cars.
We loved this house and sitting on the deck looking out at the water! So peaceful and quiet! And the house was spotless and so comfortable!
We very much enjoyed our stay at Sunset Cove. The cove is beautiful and peaceful. The gazebo is very quaint. The home is very comfy and immaculately clean. The kitchen is very well stocked with pots, pans, dishes, bakeware, utensils. There is a nice selection of books and some puzzles. The layout of the home is very nice for families/couples, allowing privacy with bedrooms and bathrooms. The two main bathrooms were very nice, with large showers. The upper floor bathroom had a soaking tub. There were plenty of towels. There were soap/shampoo/conditioner products but I was unfamiliar with the brand. There was even fragrance free laundry pods and dishwasher pods. We would definitely stay again if in the area.
This property was great! Beautiful location, appropriate amenities. Recommended adding additional towel rods for downstairs bathroom to accommodate two adults. Was able to cook decent meals with kitchen supplies available. Would love to come back in the spring or summer to really experience the outdoor space! Thanks for a great stay :)
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I own a business in MA and had been looking forward to this vacation for months. We got to the house and spent 10 minutes trying to get in. The lockbox wasn’t working, but finally we got in. Initial impression was a gorgeous home with an amazing view. As we settled in, we noticed there were thermostats on the walls, but none of them work. The heat is steam, and is controlled by a dial. No instructions, so 2 of our party froze the first night. The beds were comfortable. Our shower head was loose so water sprayed all up the wall and we had to fix that. The second da our internet went out because the owners didn’t pay their bill (the TV actually have a message stating bill was not paid), so my wife and I couldn’t connect to work (we stated this was important prior to ever coming there). At 3.5k for a week, it **** sure isn’t because they can’t afford it. The coffee pot was 100 years old and took 30 minutes to brew coffee (again, for the price, pretty ridiculous). To AVH’s credit, we called them and the internet was fixed that day and they brought us a new coffee pot. There were several other things (neighbors running power tools early in the morning, etc.) but it was a decent stay, overall. I would not get this house again, but I will be using AVH again. Great company.
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location is ideal. Property is spacious and well maintained. Great views! Will stay here in the future.
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: While the view lived up to my expectations, the house was lacking in a few areas. The weather forecast was calling for high humidity, and temps in the 90's. I was thankful that the rental had air conditioning. I was very disappointed that the air conditioning consisted of two units on wheels, which vented air through a hose to the outside, one on the main floor, and one on the upper floor. I had read another review where the renter also complained about a faulty A/C unit, and thought that it would have been addressed. The garden level bedroom did not have air conditioning, which made for uncomfortable sleeping. The units failed to keep the house at a comfortable level. On top of that there is an ant problem with this unit. Dozens of large black ants appeared during the course of the week, more of a nuisance than anything else, which meant that food could not be left on counters. The unit itself is in need of maintenance, peeling railing paint on the deck, a floor to ceiling window in the garden level bedroom was shattered, covered with plexiglass, which was unsightly.
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved being at Sunset Cove, though it feels a bit cramped for 4 adults. There is no door to upstairs bedroom; our son had to sleep in living room--where the door locks don't work; and we were in basement, with not enough pillows and the screen doors do not lock properly. On the other hand, the back yard area is fabulous; the views are breathtaking; the kitchen is adequate; it's an absolutely gorgeous spot.
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Sunset Cove was the perfect retreat. The floor plan is open and rooms are spacious. The bedrooms also have beautiful water views and the two master bathrooms were much nicer than I expected. It was perfect for entertaining and I especially enjoyed the ability to launch my kayak right from the property. Everything was meticulously maintained and the sunsets were breathtaking.
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time in this house. We didn’t mind that it was on a main road because you spent most of your time in the back of the house/property! We felt for the price some of the cons would have been nice to have but overall really enjoyed our stay! Pros: great location Sunsets Very clean Good space and size for our family Kind neighbors Updated bathrooms Cons: Basement Bedroom was warm (no ac) never got below 80 degrees and had to run dehumidifier the whole time Dryer was broken Grass was tall and needed to be mowed We would liked to have a few amenities: beach chairs, floats, or paddle boards and kayaks to use for free ( however you can rent from agency)
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall it was a suitable vacation rental. Location and view were excellent. Large bedrooms and baths. Fully equipped well stocked kitchen. Negatives were odor when we arrived that lasted until midweek. Should have been aired out prior to arrival. Door lock broken on back deck. Kitchen cluttered with owners stuff. We were supposed to put trash in purples bags but none provided. Almost no tv stations, not even NESN. No ac downstairs so had to leave slide door open all night so no security. I wouldn't even mention most of these things but owner is asking for a hefty price so I feel I have a right to ask for better service in some respects. In spite of these issues,I would probably stay again.
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