Waterfront Living w Stunning Views, Beautiful Decor, Kayaks, Private drive

Gloucester, Massachusetts
$736 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Riverdock Cottage was completely renovated in 2017 and has received some new updates for the 2022 rental season, including new Nectar Premier Memory Foam mattresses in the 2 Queen bedrooms, new pillows, new linens and towels.

Nestled down a private driveway on the waterfront of Lobster Cove, The Cottage boasts a completely renovated interior and exterior with top-quality work, brand new appliances and furnishings and beautiful coastal decor.

Starting in the open, white kitchen with its stainless steel LG dishwasher, LG cafe door refrigerator, LG range and microwave, this will be the gathering spot to come together after a long day enjoying the water and local beaches. Enjoy cocktails and apps on a beautiful handmade walnut bar overlooking the step-down eating area and family room and views out to the cove, footbridge and the western sky.

The kitchen comes stocked with brand new cookware, blender, toaster, ceramic dishes, and multiple serving dishes, bowls and platters. Granite counter, center island and tile flooring complete the ambiance.

The first floor full bath, located off the kitchen, is the highlight of the Cottage, with custom tile, rimless shower, free-standing soaking tub and double vanity sink with marble countertops.

There is also a stackable washer and dryer off the kitchen in a closet.

The first floor Master bedroom has it's own access to the bathroom, Queen bed, Wall-to-wall carpeting, full closet and Pottery Barn sea-life comforter. All bedrooms have top-quality sheets and towels - no need to bring your own!

The family room and dining area round out the lower part of the first floor of the Cottage. The family room has original detailing including fireplace (non-working) and built in bookcase and big windows overlooking deck and cove. Flat screen TV above the fireplace, coastal comfy couch and other seating provides a comfortable gathering area to rest after a long day of playing in the great outdoors. There is a handcrafted dining table for 6 and views, views, views.
At high tide, you feel as if you are right on the water. Please note - The house is not wheelchair accessible as there is a step-down to the main living area.

There is a glass french door that leads out to the deck overlooking the water. Table with umbrella and seating for 6 ensures lunches on the deck under the shade of a cedar tree. There is sun on the deck all day long, but once in a while you need some shade from the tree, glad we didn't cut it down! Two lounge chairs sit on the grass below the deck for sunbathing. Beach towels and 6 beach chairs plus umbrella and cooler are included.

The second floor consists of two bedrooms with water views and a half bath. One bedroom has a Queen size bed. Second bedroom has two twin beds . Both bedrooms share the cute half-bath accessed by barn doors. Both rooms have Pottery Barn duvets and top-quality sheets and towels.

Maximum accommodations in beds are for 6, any additional guests will incur a extra fee.

As this is an older home built in the 1920's, the ceilings on the second floor are lower than usual, but still able to accommodate someone over 6' tall. The ceilings on the first floor are over 8 feet high.

The Cottage boasts incredible views looking out towards Annisquam Village, Lobster Cove and the river in the distance. Direct waterfront provides access for kayaking, stand-up boarding, swimming and fishing right from the property. An 11-slip dock is part of the property, so accessing the water for the kayaks is easy. The slips are fully rented and the owner has use of two slips and parking. No one else will be parking down at the slips, except the owner. Guests can use the footbridge dock for pick-up and drop-off from small boats. No short-term or overnight dockage is available at either the town footbridge dock or on our dock.

Riverdock Cottage is accessed by a private drive off of Washington Street, that appears to be very steep down to the water. However, once you do it, it's easy! Parking for two cars max is available. Owner will also have access to driveway and parking throughout the summer. No one else will be parking at the docks. A privacy hedge separates the driveway from the cottage and the neighbors.

Although the cottage is private and quite, the waterfront can be quite active on the weekends with lobsterman and their boats, fishing boats, sailboats, little power boats, kayaks, stand up boards and people of all ages enjoying the water. There is always something to look at! You may even catch a wedding on the footbridge.

You won't be disappointed with your stay at Riverdock Cottage. To see reviews on another property I rent out on VRBO, please visit property number 561483 - The Loft at Lane's Cove. I currently have 52, 5 STAR reviews for that property and expect the same reviews for this property.

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1500 Sq Ft (139 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

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

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property Tile Flooring In Public Areas

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Cynthia T.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2025

    Stayed Oct 2, 2025

    Charming. Clean. Well appointed. Beautiful views

  • KM

    Submitted Sep 21, 2025

    Stayed Sep 18, 2025

    Super cozy for my wedding weekend it ended up being so perfect! We are so grateful we found it and we'd love to come back and stay again sometime!

  • Susan A.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    The cottage was lovely and had everything we needed. Diane was great at communicating with us and we definitely would consider coming back.

  • Beth H.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    Great location and well-appointed property. Enjoyed using the kayaks and watching kids jump off the footbridge. Took lots of long walks through the picturesque Annisquam village. We enjoyed picking up lobster at Cape Ann Lobsterman to make lobster rolls at home to enjoy on the deck.

  • Isangi H.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    We rented Diane and Pa

  • Anne A.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    This home is the quintessential North Shore waterfront getaway. Located on the Annisquam River facing west for lovely sunsets, the location is perfect for walks across the footbridge for delightful walks or to one of the areas favorite restaurants. Bridge jumping is daily activity at high tide bringing children and adults to enjoy the summer fun. The property has kayaks and paddleboard to investigate the waterfront and visit gorgeous beaches. This home is beautifully decorated, clean, well maintained, new AC units and grill, and outfitted with all the necessary amenities. The home is located near to all of the spectacular things to see and do on Cape Ann and the surrounding area. Explore the ocean on a whale watch, shop, gallery hop, visit beaches, enjoy the freshest seafood, bike, walk and end the day relax on the deck overlooking the water at this wonderful cottage. Best of all, your hosts are lovely people, always helpful and ready to resolve any issues that may arise during your stay.

  • Todd W.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2023

    Stayed Sep 14, 2023

    Great overall.

  • Guillermo L.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2023

    Stayed Jul 21, 2023

    Spacious and wonderful views to see during our stay. It was a very cozy cottage and I will definitely stay again. Additionally, the owners had everything that is needed to have fun on the beach, thank you

  • Krzysztof D.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2023

    Stayed Jun 21, 2023

    Couldn’t be better. Beautiful location and house.

  • Kerri B.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2023

    Stayed Jun 15, 2023

    We absolutely loved our stay at Diana + Paul’s cottage on the water. We went as a family for a celebration of life and family reunion. We are all from Gloucester originally so we are well versed in the area and staying on the water was a must for myself, my husband and two teen boys. The house was immaculate and the boys loved having the entire upstairs to themselves. The kitchen was so well stocked we only needed to bring the groceries! Kitchen and bathrooms are updated, all solid surface countertops and flooring with wonderful, coastal decor to make you feel at home on vacation. The beds are comfortable and there are plenty of pillows, blankets and bath towels! The cottage has two kayaks, two paddle boards, plenty of life jackets, paddles, beach chairs, a small cooler, a beach umbrella, and beach towels. It’s perfect for a beach day on the boat beach (Winga). We used the kayaks and paddle boards at high tide as well to enjoy the river and it was so fun and peaceful. We were a close drive to downtown Gloucester (the boulevard, Beauport, stage Fort and shopping) & Rockport (Bear Skin Neck), A short 30 minute drive to Salem and an hour via train to Boston. The Annisquam footbridge is literal steps from the house! Plum cove beach is right up the way as well. This was hands down our favorite vacation rental to date and we will be back!

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$736+
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