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The Aerie. 2 King beds, AC, outdoor shower. Walk to 2 local beaches

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Exterior
Smart TV, DVD player, foosball, books
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Entire home

8 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 162401 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Aerie. 2 King beds, AC, outdoor shower. Walk to 2 local beaches

Welcome to Aerie! Enjoy this grand gathering house with great flow and enough rooms for all the beach lovers in your life. The home is situated between two of Cape Ann's most coveted beaches, Long Beach and Good Harbor Beach. As an added bonus the home is moments walk to an ice cream stand and pizza shop.

Beamed ceiling, paneled walls, and wood floors throughout provide period detail and create a traditional cottage vibe. The first floor includes an open concert kitchen and dinning area, a bath with stand up shower, a large living room with lots of seating, and a cozy den with fireplace. Laundry is also located on this level. There is also a finished, enclosed 1st level porch washed with natural light that opens onto a large exterior patio perfect for outdoor dinning and lounging. New for 2024 is an outdoor shower.

The 2nd level has 8 bedrooms featuring two king bedrooms, and another full bath. Two of the front bedrooms room have distant ocean views. The four central bedrooms have central air. The rear two bedrooms and fronttwo bedrooms have portable air conditioners. In the winter the two front and rear rooms use electric heat. (Window units removed in early fall).

The house can sleep 16 people in beds.

The name Aerie means an elevated, secluded dwelling and this home is just that. This near 100 year old beach cottage is perched above Thatcher road making it a quick walk to local beaches. The large driveway, and an additional small lot across the street, allow guests to park up to ten cars.

*All bed Linens/bath towels are included. Beach towels are not provided.

———Extra Information————-
-Boomings last week of June-labor day require 7 nights stay Fri-fri.
-Guests are asked to maintain ability to communicate via VRBO app for notifications and updates.

-See our sister property listing on homeaway (#3641328). Sleeps 12 and is a quick walk to Goodharbor beach.

-We take our neighbors comfort and privacy very serious. If your group cannot handle being respectful of our neighbors and maintain quiet time after 10pm we ask you to please not book.

Property manager

Lisa and Patrick Halloran

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking in house will result in deposit loss.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Foosball table

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,401 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Pets are NOT allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number C0018761070

Property is also known as

Grand Family Home Between Good Harbor Long Beach House
Grand Family Home Between Good Harbor Long Beach Gloucester
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About the area

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Gloucester, MA

What's nearby

  • Good Harbor Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Long Beach - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Cape Ann - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Maritime Gloucester - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 14 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • Rockport Station - 7 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Holy Cow Ice Cream Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seaport Grille - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Long Beach Dairy Maid - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Surfside Subs - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Aerie. 2 King beds, AC, outdoor shower. Walk to 2 local beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at The Aerie. 2 King beds, AC, outdoor shower. Walk to 2 local beaches?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Aerie. 2 King beds, AC, outdoor shower. Walk to 2 local beaches located?

This family-friendly Gloucester vacation home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Good Harbor Beach and Long Beach. Schooner Adventure and Maritime Gloucester are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Aerie. 2 King beds, AC, outdoor shower. Walk to 2 local beaches Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 65 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Melinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family vacation

Location was great
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan M., Portland, Maine

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

Had a wonderful stay with our family! Location was perfectl. Thank you so much for letting us rent your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anietie U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This property was excellent

Owner was very responsive when we reached out with questions. I would easily stay there again when i am in the area! House was awesome and right by the ocean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot for our wedding weekend!

The house was absolutely beautiful. Very large, multiple bedrooms and was about 15 minutes from our wedding venue. We greatly enjoyed our stay, and will look forward to booking here again in the future! Thank you for being a part of our big day! ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michael O.

Great stay!

House was wonderful and very spacious. It was in a great location and easy walk to all beaches and attractions. Rockport was a 5 min drive. Overall excellent experience with the place and the owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful October get away!

Location was absolutely perfect to everywhere our group wanted to visit. This home was perfect plenty of room to sleep we even had extra beds! Lobster rolls across the street are amazing we had one every night. Great place to gather with the fam and plenty of space to spread out too 😉 hosts were responsive and took care of whatever needs we had❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Impressive place

Our favorite thing about this property was how stocked the kitchen implements were. And so many rooms! Very cozy, right up the street from a public beach, can't go wrong. Good communication with host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lea and Charlie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend at Aerie

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our weekend visit to Gloucester. The house was comfortable, well equipped, and clean. We walked to Long Beach several times and strolled the beach at low tide and the walkway at high tide.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen P.

Great Place for a large family!

Very close to our family wedding location. Very nice that most of our family stayed together. House just down the street from a good pizza, sub, lobster roll and ice-cream!! easy walk to the beach! plenty of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Time in Gloucester

Our family has been spending time in Gloucester every year since 1985. As our family has grown, so has our need for accommodations which can support the brood. Lisa & PJs house was perfect: well appointed, clean, easy check in/check out processes, and plenty of space to spend quality time together. The location is also convenient; you can walk to Good Harbor, Long Beach, and the Ice Cream shop right down the street. A wonderful home for a wonderful time! Thank you so much, we are very grateful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Home for a Large Family Celebration

We went to Gloucester to celebrate my husband's 75th birthday in February. This home was perfect for our large family-8 grown-ups and 5 children ranging in age from one to seven. We really appreciated having the eight bedrooms with plenty of choices of beds-bunks, twins, queens and kings. The kitchen was roomy and very well stocked and there was plenty of room to accommodate all of us in the dining area. We were so pleased that it was an easy walk to Good Harbor Beach and a quick drive to both Rockport and Gloucester. We enjoyed hanging out in the living room and enclosed porch. Even in winter, this was an awesome place to rent! I imagine it would be even more wonderful in the warm weather. There was plenty of room to park all our cars. The host was great about communicating and answered any inquiries we had immediately. My husband was thrilled with the celebration and I feel so lucky I chose here to have it! Thank you Lisa and Patrick!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding

We came for a wedding and the house was ideal. Just 2 1/2 miles from wedding venue. The owners were excellent and the house was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house near the beach

We had a wonderful family reunion at this lovely home near fantastic Good Harbor Beach. Lots of space for gathering. Well furnished kitchen. Hosts were responsive without being intrusive. Would rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Great for family gatherings

Nice property!. AC is provided in most rooms but not all as stated in the listing - That gets a little rough on hot nights if you are the ones sleeping in the non-AC rooms :) Overall a very nice family friendly home close to the beech. Driveway is very steep and it is difficult to get in and out of onto the main road. There are a lot of stairs to get up to the house from the driveway way so a bit challenging for my 85 year old mother but again, overall a very nice home with very good hosts !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location.

The house is ideally located between the two beaches, a short walk along lovely seaside streets to the prettiest end of Good Harbor Beach and an even shorter walk to Long Beach, great for morning walks and runs along its sea wall. The house is large with ample and comfortable outdoor space. A great week for the whole family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun friend getaway!

Wonderful house! Bedrooms were great and plenty of them! Tons of room for adults and kids! Cozy living room, toddler friendly, loved the side siting room for night cap chats! Very close to the beach and town! Lisa was a great host, great to communicate with!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rent your own bed and breakfast for the whole family

Great property for the whole family to enjoy. Great communication
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This was the perfect house to rent with toddlers.

This was a perfect place to rent with grandchildren. The inclosed porch was a plus and the all around deck was perfect for them to play. Also the side deck was a great place to play cornhole. I also loved the two entrances to the bedrooms upstairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

sara G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cleanliness and check out process.

I hope you do take the time to read this. I will start this review by saying the property was a very good option, and it was a perfect fit for us. But unfortunately, not everything turned out to be as perfect as we'd expect it to be. Before our stay, it was outlined that we put dirty linens and towels in a specific bag, which was understandable. At the time of check out, we did exactly that and we also put in the bags with the dirty linen the blankets we had used. Given our current Covid-19 pandemic situation, this made sense to do. Who wants to sleep in our previsouly used blankets? While this made sense to us, it did not to the hosts. We were charged $200 extra for our extra careful thoughtfulness for the next guests. This tells me that we slept with blankets of another group of people because these are not regularly washed. Overall, the place was a great stay, the space was perfect, the cleanliness was good, not great and I would have chosen the place for a future stay but given the message of how rarely these blankets are washed, how clean is the space during these times where cleanliness and extra carefulness has become essential, it is no longer an option.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Harry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at a wonderful large home

Family and friends week long getaway. All loved the house. Plenty of room, 12 minute walk to the beach, take the backroads not the main road when walking to the beach as the homes in the neighborhood on the waterfront make it a pleasurable walk on Salt Island Road. Will rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Maura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Aerie

We had a wonderful stay at the Aerie! Thank you! Our family loved all the space and the outdoor deck/patio. The reading nook was adorable and we enjoyed the large kitchen. We hope to return again. We fell in love with Good Harbor Beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Suzanne G., Minneapolis

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Pros & Cons

This house can accommodate a large group (17) in some respects, particularly the number of beds, size of kitchen, and living room. Two bathrooms can be a stretch, but doable. The amount we paid for the linen service was an overpayment. The linens are old, thin, and limited; I have never rented thru VRBO & seen such unacceptable linens. I would have rented my own if I had known they would have been so bad. The dining room cannot accommodate 17 people, so beware, if you have a big group you will not all be sitting together. The house was not clean. We have two people in our family with asthma, so this was particularly disturbing & we took it upon ourselves to vac the bedrooms because of the accumulated dust under the beds. Having a toddler crawl on the floors, the dirt showed up on his pant knees & hands. In fairness to the owners, they have discussed the possibility of refunding the cleaning fee because of the houses’ condition. As of this time, we have not received that refund.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

careen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First time user.

I have never used VRBO before. I have to say I'm not impressed. Has nothing to do with the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday at The Aerie

Lovely place. Perfect but for beds that left most of us gimpy every morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019