Title: Good Harbor Beach House - walk to beach, close to restaurants and shopping! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Good Harbor Beach House - walk to beach, close to restaurants and shopping! ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32890000/32888600/32888542/146bbfda.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32890000/32888600/32888542/2664f2b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32890000/32888600/32888542/8f2a32a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32890000/32888600/32888542/cfbcc11d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32890000/32888600/32888542/69023139.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled on the edge of Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester, Massachusetts, this quaint 4-bedroom family cottage offers a serene retreat. Enjoy comfortable lounging and outdoor dining on the spacious decks or take a refreshing outside shower after a day at the beach. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81560 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Good Harbor Beach House - walk to beach, close to restaurants and shopping! A quaint 4 bedroom family cottage sits on the edge of the salt marsh and dunes of Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester, Massachusetts - the oldest fishing port in the United States. This rare location offers privacy as well as desirable proximity to Gloucester's most famous beach. Listen to the surf, smell the sea and enjoy the breeze! You can enjoy a quaint front deck, full length covered porch and spacious back deck. The deck allows for comfortable lounging as well as outdoor dining for 6+ (Pictures to follow, currently being painted.) An outside shower allows for convenient clean up and a large private back yard for children to play. Loads of gardens and bird watching. Four bedrooms allow for ample sleeping arrangements for up to 8 quests: (2) twins, (2) full and (1) queen. Please note that the bedrooms with the full beds are connected and one room is accessed via the other. Gloucester offers minutes drive to world class seafood, ice cream just down the street, golf, state parks for hiking, whale watching, sport fishing, live theater, music, art and so much more! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - 4 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Cobblestone flooring in public areas - Gravel flooring in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a village - In the city center - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - Near the sea - Next to a golf course ### Things to do - Golf - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### 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 - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Recycling - Unit size: 1,560 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you complete the following before checking out: Load and start the dishwasher Remove personal items Turn off the lights and lock the doors If time allows, it is very helpful if you can do a load of towels. The cleaners and next quests really appreciate it. Thank you. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Parking for a maximum of (3) cars. If additional off-site parking is required, contact owner. People other than those listed in Rental Agreement may not visit/stay at the property without prior approval. Loud noise on the deck is restricted between 9:00pm and 9:00am out of respect for the neighbors. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Pets are allowed with prior approval. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 C0479341070 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Good Harbor Beach House Gloucester Good Harbor House Gloucester Good Harbor House Gloucester Good Harbor Beach House Cottage Good Harbor Beach House Gloucester Good Harbor Beach House Cottage Gloucester ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.62500%2C-70.63137&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yxVhFvQJADpMxEVg96dhc9kOwgk=) Gloucester, MA #### What's nearby - Good Harbor Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Long Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km - Maritime Gloucester - 4 min drive - 4.3 km - Cape Ann - 6 min drive - 4.3 km - Wingaersheek Beach - 14 min drive - 12.9 km #### Getting around - Rockport Station - 6 min drive - Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 24 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive - ‪Seaport Grille - ‬4 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive - ‪Surfside Subs - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Good Harbor Beach House - walk to beach, close to restaurants and shopping! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Good Harbor Beach House - walk to beach, close to restaurants and shopping!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Good Harbor Beach House - walk to beach, close to restaurants and shopping!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Good Harbor Beach House - walk to beach, close to restaurants and shopping! located? > Located in the heart of Gloucester, this golf cottage is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Good Harbor Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Long Beach and Cape Hedge Beach. Schooner Adventure and Massachusetts Bay are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Good Harbor Beach House - walk to beach, close to restaurants and shopping! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 200 8 - Good 9 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elena A. Jun 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Spot! The house was great! We never wanted to leave the beautiful porch. Quiet neighborhood, quick walk to the beach and short drive to town. ##### Elena A. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amit G. May 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, great experience We had a great time. The house is at a great location and the experience was wonderful. ##### Amit G. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel T. Jun 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy As always, everything was just right ##### Daniel T. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nuvia D. May 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Too hort It was relaxing and we enjoy the views and the fresh air ##### Nuvia D. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise W. May 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dream Cottage Gorgeous marsh view with a super short walk to the beach. Perfection. ##### Denise W. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carmen G. Apr 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Property was just as described and pictured in online listing. It is a charming and cozy home with a beautiful view. It is conveniently located near Good Harbor Beach and downtown Gloucester. ##### Carmen G. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Evan G. Jun 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tremendous home Perfect home for a weekend getaway! ##### Evan G. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lenny F. Oct 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fihing trip Property was excellent as advertised we enjoyed it very much ##### Lenny F. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roger O. Jun 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Near the Beach It's a great place for a family vacation, near the beach as well as good restaurants and necessary supplies at reasonable prices in nearby Gloucester. ##### Roger O. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle S. Oct 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding weekend Well appointed lovely house. We had a great time! ##### Michelle S. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike S. Dec 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend in Gloucester Great time in Gloucester for the ancient mariner hockey tourney. The owners are so easy to work with and the home is beautiful! ##### Mike S. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheri B. Jun 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful spot and adorable home We had a lovely stay at this adorable home. We had a wedding nearby and loved the walks to the beach, talks on the patio and a full kitchen to feed all. ##### Sheri B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Olivia O. Nov 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Stay! House was exactly as described. Super clean, big enough for the entire group and a beautiful view in the back! Close to everything! ##### Olivia O. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### michele t., Albany.NY Oct 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### yearly Salem trip our 2nd year in this beach house, wonderful stay! ##### michele t. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer H. Oct 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls trip My friends and I stayed here and it is a short walk to the beach which we enjoyed ##### Jennifer H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bridget M. Oct 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Gloucester cottage We really enjoyed The Howard Cottage! It’s cute as can be and communication with the owner is top notch. It had everything we needed and the town grocery store, Shaws, was just down the road. ##### Bridget M. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Regina G. Oct 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Getaway Beautiful view! The deck was an amazing place to soak in some Fall sunshine. The home is so clean and beautifully decorated. Perfect family trip to attend a wedding in Gloucester. ##### Regina G. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jessica B. Oct 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend away Laura is amazing host! The house was perfect it had everything you could if needed. The house has a cozy feeling to it and made you feel at home. ##### jessica B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen M. Jun 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family wedding weekend Great location for us. Host was very responsive and easy/pleasant to work with. Highly recommend this beautiful cottage near the beach. Plenty of space to relax at the cottage inside and out. ##### Karen M. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daryl T. Apr 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enchanting Cottage by the Sea This cottage is exactly as described, charming in every way, featuring a large living room, four bedrooms, a nice kitchen & eating area, and a beautiful deck overlooking the marsh, with a view of the ocean. It's a short walk to Good Harbor Beach. Lots of attention to detail, beautiful artwork adorning the walls, and pretty quilts everywhere. Everything we needed was provided. It was comfortable and cozy, perfect for our family weekend. It seemed we were in a bird estuary, and we recorded a dozen different birds in just a few minutes. The location is convenient to most everything. We would definitely look forward to staying here again, on our next trip to Rockport and Gloucester. ##### Daryl T. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debra Z. Dec 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### holiday visit This house served as a lovely place for our family to gather for a christmas dinner. The house had good amenities. Everyone loved the location and distance to nearby Good Harbor beach was a plus even in the winter cold. local road needs work, cars all bottomed out on the road. Thank you for hospitality. ##### Debra Z. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia F. Nov 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very cozy and warm The house was very warm and welcoming. It was in a great location for my son's wedding at Hammond Castle. It was fully stocked with everything you needed. We loved the deck overlooking the marsh. ##### Patricia F. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jean-Baptiste L. Jun 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet spot, near beach. Very nice house, recent bath and kitchen fixtures, quiet location, walking distance to beach. Easy and good communication during stay (although we didn't have any issues). ##### Jean-Baptiste L. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark S. Jul 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cottage - Gloucester Our family had a wonderful stay. Access to the beach was as advertised. Good Harbor Beach was perfect for us and our two grandchildren. The house has everything you need for a great stay including beach chairs and a wagon to take back and forth to the beach. We are already planning next years trip. ##### Mark S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynn B. Oct 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Vacation Home Beautiful house, great location, spacious, great wi-fi, amazing deck. ##### Lynn B. 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