[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Maids Quarters; private beach Cottage in Gloucester with patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109070000/109067900/109067835/b37d08f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109070000/109067900/109067835/e8082340.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109070000/109067900/109067835/739de3a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109070000/109067900/109067835/de213df5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109070000/109067900/109067835/f2bd3fc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Tucked away behind a historic Victorian mansion, this charming home offers a peaceful retreat. Take advantage of the 55-acre estate's private beaches, meadows, and forest while enjoying stunning views of Ipswich Bay from the deck. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Maids Quarters; private beach This simple and quiet home is behind a Victorian mansion and was used as the Maid's quarters to house staff. It's now a cozy vacation home to get away and take advantage of the 55-acre rambling estate, with 2 sandy beaches, meadows, forest, marsh grass, a rocky granite shoreline, a granite swimming pier, and even a lily pond. You have access to the beaches, shared with other families living in this private compound. The deck looks out to Ipswich Bay, providing a great outdoor dining space. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91560000/91553600/91553529/e3c9fce6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Long Beach Suites Gloucester - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi - Microwave 9.2 Wonderful 54 reviews CA $240 CA $542 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=91553529&PinnedHotelID=91553529&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66040000/66032500/66032410/9527c82d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Garden by the Sea: Walk to Good Harbor Beach Gloucester - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill 9.6 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=66032410&PinnedHotelID=66032410&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109600000/109590900/109590802/cbf5a57d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Marina View, Walk to Niles Beach & Rocky Neck Gloucester - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=109590802&PinnedHotelID=109590802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35300000/35296100/35296021/c45e6d69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Discover Your Perfect Cape Ann Getaway - A Charming Bayview Retreat Gloucester - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 122 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=35296021&PinnedHotelID=35296021&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109030000/109028600/109028511/44414b2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stroll to SeaView/Beach; Great Yard Gloucester - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=109028511&PinnedHotelID=109028511&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116090000/116081900/116081834/1e125b7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Waterfront 1 bedroom apartment in wonderful E. 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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 C0040231070 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=42.665985,-70.66654&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:oamcGz%60inL%3FU%3FS%40U%3FU%40S%3FU%40U%40SBS%40U%40UBSBSBU%40SBSDSBUDSBSDSDSDSDSDQFSDSFQDQFSFQFQHOFSFQHOHQFOHOHQHOHOJOHOJMHMJOJMJMJMHMLKJMJKLKJKLMLKJILILKLIJILGNILGLILGNGLELGNELENELENELENCNCLCNANCNANCLAN%3FNANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%3FL%40NBN%40NBN%40LBNBNBLDNDNDLDLDNDLFNDLFLFLHNFLHLFJJLFLJLHLJJHLLJJLJJJJLLJHLJLLLHLJNHLJLHPJLHNHNHPHNHNFPHNFPFRHNFPFPFRDPFPFRDRDPDRDRDRDRBRDRBTDRBRBR%40TBRBR%40TBT%40R%40R%40T%3FT%40R%40T%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FRATAT%3FRATATARCRATCTCPATCRCTERCRERCREREREREREREPGRGPEPGRGPGPIPGPGPINGPINIPINININKNINKNILKLILMNKLIJMLKJKLMJKJMJKHMJMJMHMHKHMFMHOHMFMFMFOFMDOFMDMDODOBMDOBODM%40OBO%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOCOAOCMAOEOCMEOCMEOEMEOGMEMGOGMGMGMIOIMGKIMIMIMKKIMKMKKKMKKMKKMMIKKMKOKMKMIMKOIOKOIOIOIOIQGOIQIOGQGQIQGQGQGSEQGQESGQESESESESESCSESCSESCUASCUCQCUAUASCSAUAU%3FSAU%3FUAS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Vk_z-Vv8Ie5tGQz7YTYtKChEtes=) Gloucester, MA #### What's nearby - Plum Cove Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km - Halibut Point State Park - 4 min drive - 4.0 km - Good Harbor Beach - 12 min drive - 11.8 km - Cape Ann - 13 min drive - 11.4 km - Wingaersheek Beach - 15 min drive - 13.2 km #### Getting around - Gloucester Station - 12 min drive - Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Brothers Brew - ‬9 min drive - ‪Talise - ‬4 min drive - ‪Bean & Leaf Cafe - ‬9 min drive - ‪Roy Moore Lobster Company - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Lobster Pool - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Maids Quarters; private beach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Maids Quarters; private beach located? > Situated in Gloucester, this cottage is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Plum Cove Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Halibut Point Reservation and Paper House. Halibut Point State Park and Dogtown 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 ## Maids Quarters; private beach Reviews 8.0 ### Very good 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) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Amenities ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6/10 Okay #### John D. Jul 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in ##### John D. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ali Jun 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This property was amazing! The view was beautiful and it had everything we needed to relax and get away. It's close to the train station if you want to go to the big city. Or you can just enjoy the history of the town. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3db05be1-00b3-4602-a2e4-2ee1dcc83091-1749165588206.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Ali Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Silver Reef Casino Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Bellingham-Hotels-Silver-Reef-Casino-Resort.h16231932.Hotel-Information) > > [The Trail in Adams - Berkshires’ Art Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Adams-Hotels-Topia-Inn-An-Organic-Oasis.h12259511.Hotel-Information) > > [Great Wolf Lodge Boston / Fitchburg, MA](https://www.expedia.ca/Leominster-Hotels-Great-Wolf-Lodge-Boston-Fitchburg.h8458771.Hotel-Information) > > [Comfort Inn Hyannis - Cape Cod](https://www.expedia.ca/Hyannis-Hotels-Comfort-Inn.h1240460.Hotel-Information) > > [The Corsair & Cross Rip Oceanfront Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Dennis-Port-Hotels-The-Corsair-Cross-Rip-Oceanfront-Resort.h894158.Hotel-Information) > > [Harbor Hotel Provincetown](https://www.expedia.ca/Provincetown-Hotels-Harbor-Hotel-Provincetown.h421590.Hotel-Information) > > [Freebird Motor Lodge by Reverie Boutique Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/West-Yarmouth-Hotels-Hunters-Green-Cape-Cod.h6589307.Hotel-Information) > > [La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boston-Andover](https://www.expedia.ca/Andover-Hotels-La-Quinta-Inn-Suites-By-Wyndham-Boston-Andover.h25755.Hotel-Information) > > [Chatham Bars Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Chatham-Hotels-Chatham-Bars-Inn.h19139.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Club Vacations Oak n’ Spruce Resort in the Berkshires by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/South-Lee-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Club-Vacations-Oak-N-Spruce-Resort.h20875006.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyannis Travel Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Hyannis-Hotels-Hyannis-Travel-Inn.h1379109.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Place Marlborough/Apex Center](https://www.expedia.ca/Worcester-Hotels-Hyatt-Place-MarlboroughApex-Center.h20178059.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Cape Cod Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Hyannis-Hotels-Best-Western-Cape-Cod-Hotel.h28183.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center](https://www.expedia.ca/Worcester-Hotels-Best-Western-Royal-Plaza-Hotel-Trade-Center.h14628.Hotel-Information) > > [Cape Cod Family Resort and Parks](https://www.expedia.ca/West-Yarmouth-Hotels-Cape-Cod-Family-Resort-And-Inflatable-Park.h5306790.Hotel-Information) > > [Brass Key Guesthouse - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.ca/Provincetown-Hotels-Brass-Key-Guesthouse-Adults-Only.h18632862.Hotel-Information) > > [Club Wyndham Bentley Brook](https://www.expedia.ca/Hancock-Hotels-Club-Wyndham-Bentley-Brook.h973618.Hotel-Information) > > [Tulalip Resort Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Everett-Hotels-Tulalip-Resort-Casino.h2161524.Hotel-Information) > > [Sea Crest Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/North-Falmouth-Hotels-Sea-Crest-Beach-Hotel.h25567.Hotel-Information) > > [Northside Motel](https://www.expedia.ca/Williamstown-Hotels-Northside-Motel.h1581984.Hotel-Information) > > [Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-George-Hotels-Six-Flags-Lodge-Indoor-Waterpark.h1385446.Hotel-Information) > > [Darien Lake Lodge on the Lake](https://www.expedia.ca/Corfu-Hotels-Darien-Lake-Lodge-On-The-Lake.h13279584.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Boston - Milford by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Milford-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Boston-Milford.h555108.Hotel-Information) > > [Bayside Resort Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/West-Yarmouth-Hotels-Bayside-Resort-Hotel.h896697.Hotel-Information) > > [Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks](https://www.expedia.ca/Grand-Forks-Hotels-Canad-Inns-Destination-Center-Grand-Forks.h1713856.Hotel-Information) > > [JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Desert-Springs-Resort-Spa.h17123.Hotel-Information) > > [Residence Inn By Marriott Boston Andover](https://www.expedia.ca/Andover-Hotels-Residence-Inn-By-Marriott-Boston-Andover.h795379.Hotel-Information) > > [Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston Marlborough](https://www.expedia.ca/Worcester-Hotels-Embassy-Suites-By-Hilton-Boston-Marlborough.h22959.Hotel-Information) > > [SpringHill Suites by Marriott Wrentham Plainville](https://www.expedia.ca/Wrentham-Hotels-SpringHill-Suites-By-Marriott-Wrentham-Plainville.h57749189.Hotel-Information) > > [The Brook at Turning Stone Resort Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Utica-Hotels-Turning-Stone-Resort-And-Casino.h1684407.Hotel-Information)