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Summer Cottage on Ipswich Bay

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Exterior
resided! new red cedar shingles fall 2022
rebuilt kitchen porch, spring 2022
Property grounds
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
Gloucester, MA
  • Popular LocationCape Ann11 min drive
  • Popular LocationGood Harbor Beach15 min drive
  • Popular LocationWingaersheek Beach17 min drive
  • AirportBoston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)49 min drive

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

downstairs

Toilet

outdoor shower

Outdoor shower

upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Summer Cottage on Ipswich Bay

This quiet summer cottage was built in the 1890's, it's original charm has been retained, while updates have made it a comfortable, easy home to vacation in. The house faces west, providing the most amazing sunsets over Ipswich Bay every evening.

A 4 bedroom summer cottage with beautiful water views from every room. The eat-in kitchen has a gas stove, microwave, refrigerator, toaster oven, coffee maker, and dishwasher. Off the kitchen is a small porch with a large gas grill, there is also a Weber grill for charcoal grilling available.

There is a comfortable living room with smart TV, an inside porch with a cozy twin size daybed, and a dining area that leads outside to a huge wrap-around porch overlooking Ipswich Bay. The porch has a 2 big round tables, lots of nice teak chairs and side tables.

Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms and 1 full bath:
All beds have new luxury mattresses (Saatva), and linens.
3 queen bedrooms with A/C
1 king bedroom with A/C
All rooms have water views, including the bathroom.

There is a 1/2 bath off the kitchen and an outdoor hot water shower under the porch with an ocean view, alongside a very comfy hammock!

There is good, strong wifi in the whole house and yard.

Guests have access to the entire house except for the attic, inner cellar and the upstairs back closet.
Please observe the condition of the house at the beginning of your stay, if there is anything out of order let us know right away. We thank you very much for leaving the cottage as it was when you arrived.

Most nights get cooled down by ocean breezes, but if you do need the air conditioners, we appreciate that you only run them while in the room. There are often drought conditions in the summer months, so please be careful with your water use when possible.
There is an additional refrigerator in the basement you are free to use, as well as the washer and dryer. Please take advantage of the breeze and the sun and hang your clothes outside, they will smell amazing! If you do use the dryer, please be sure to clean the lint trap.

Also in the basement are floaties, coolers & beach chairs, lawn games, fishing and snorkeling things... help yourself, just be sure to rinse anything you use with fresh water, and return them in good condition please.

Be very careful on the rocks they can very slippery at low tide and may be tippy, please watch and accompany small children at all times. Also be careful along the edge where the grass and the rocks meet, there has been erosion over the years and can be steep in spots. This being said, we swam and boated off these rocks our whole lives, at high tide there is a great "pool" area that fills up, the water is warmed by the rocks, it is perfect for kids or just for floating :)

Feel free to use any of the pantry foods, spices, condiments, etc. We are careful to dispose of anything old or stale, so anything that is here is still good stuff, please use it! This is an extremely well stocked kitchen, there is everything you could possibly need to prepare and serve any meal. There will be toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, laundry & dish soap to start you off, there is a Market Basket right off the rotary at route 128 for anything you may need. It's ok to leave behind any food or drink items that are sealed and in good condition, please dispose of anything else.

Kitchen trash bags can go into the big barrels in the basement. Please be sure to keep the basement door closed, as raccoons and bats can get into the house if left open! There are several recycling bins in the basement; please recycle cardboard & newspaper in one, and empty cans, bottles, and plastic in the other.

Before checking out:
-Please strip all beds, stuff the dirty sheets from each bed used bed in to one of the pillow cases, and leave with all dirty towels on the laundry table in the basement
-Please do all dishes and run the dishwasher before leaving

Thank you so much and enjoy your stay!

Property manager

Christina

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Water view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
no unaccompanied children on the rocks please
please stay within the property lines, our neighbors feel strongly about this
Please no glass on the rocks, and leave no trash on the rocks

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number C0186321070

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gloucester

Located in Gloucester, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Ann and Good Harbor Beach. Maritime Gloucester and Schooner Adventure are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Gloucester, MA

What's nearby

  • Plum Cove Beach - 5 min walk
  • Shalin Liu Performance Center - 9 min drive
  • Cape Ann - 11 min drive
  • Good Harbor Beach - 15 min drive
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • West Gloucester Station - 11 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 9 min drive
  • McDonald's - 8 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 9 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 7 min drive
  • Brothers Brew Coffee Shop - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer Cottage on Ipswich Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Summer Cottage on Ipswich Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer Cottage on Ipswich Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Summer Cottage on Ipswich Bay located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Plum Cove Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Halibut Point State Park and Paper House. Halibut Point Reservation is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Sunsets
Wonderful oceanfront cottage with coastal views all the way to Maine. The sunsets were phenomenal. Super clean and comfortable timeless cottage. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Nice house right on the water.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
spectacular
stunning views, cute seaside house, well-stocked, authentic Gloucester oceanfront summer home. Extremely helpful owner. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany F., Plymouth, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome sunsets over the ocean!
I stayed here with my husband and two children. We all had an awesome time in the cozy cottage! My kids loved looking for crabs on the rocks, and we even saw a seal one day! The sunsets every evening were breathtaking! The property is in a great location. A short drive into the heart of Gloucester or Rockport, but in a nice quiet spot. The house had plenty of everything you would need, including bath towels, beach towels, toilet paper etc. It’s also nice that it was equipped with salt/pepper and other spices. We rent quite frequently, and usually you have to buy spices etc. Christina and Jamie were great, attentive hosts that checked in with us to make sure everything was up to par. I would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

jean s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Seaside Escape
Beautiful, well-appointed cottage in a prime location right on the water, with a large back deck perfect for dining and enjoying the incredible sunsets. Highlights include a small swimming beach a short walk down the road and a charming cafe with homemade pies also in walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Christina

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Family cottage for over 50 years

Why they chose this property

classic new england summer cottage with it's original charm and beautiful views

What makes this property unique

the houses faces west over Ipswich bay, providing amazing sunsets over the ocean every night
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