Perfect Good Harbor Beach vacation home for large and/or extended family getaway

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A two-story house with a balcony, a front porch, and a chimney.
A room with a large window featuring horizontal blinds, a view of a beach, and a table with an American flag tablecloth.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a sofa, and a chandelier.
A kitchen with a large window, a dining area with chairs, and a view of a snowy landscape.
A dining area with a round wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the city through large windows.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Good Harbor Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Gloucester, MA
  • Place, Good Harbor Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Massachusetts Bay
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Schooner Adventure
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

First floor family room

1 Double Futon

First floor private suite w/kitchenette (stove/fridge/sink)

1 Queen Bed

Second floor private bath

1 Queen Bed

Second floor private bath 2

1 Queen Bed

Second floor shared bath

1 Queen Bed

Second floor shared bath

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms

Basement bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

First floor common bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

First floor private suite bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second floor private

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second floor private

Toilet · Shower only

Second floor shared bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Gloucester

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in East Gloucester, a neighbourhood in Gloucester. Schooner Adventure and Maritime Gloucester are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Rocky Neck Art Colony and Essex Shipbuilding Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Cogswell's Grant and Long Hill. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Map
Gloucester, MA

What's nearby

  • Good Harbor Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Massachusetts Bay - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Schooner Adventure - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Niles Beach - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 13 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Gloucester Station - 10 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Lobster of Gloucester - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Seaport Grille - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect Good Harbor Beach vacation home for large and/or extended family getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Perfect Good Harbor Beach vacation home for large and/or extended family getaway?

As of 9 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Perfect Good Harbor Beach vacation home for large and/or extended family getaway on 12 Apr 2027 start from AU$5,997, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Perfect Good Harbor Beach vacation home for large and/or extended family getaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Perfect Good Harbor Beach vacation home for large and/or extended family getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Good Harbor Beach vacation home for large and/or extended family getaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfect Good Harbor Beach vacation home for large and/or extended family getaway located?

Nestled on the beach, this East Gloucester holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Good Harbor Beach, Massachusetts Bay and Schooner Adventure. Capt Bill & Sons Whale Watch and Cape Ann Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home right on the beach marsh.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location location location. It’s an old house with nicely updated bathrooms but the location can’t be beat. It’s still very comfortable and cozy though. If the kitchen gets a redo I’d say it’s a great property.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is the perfect property for a large family gathering on the beach. Phyllis is very accommodating and has everything you need right there! Our family can't wait until next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location and great vacation house! Lovely property owner as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation spot

This house is wonderful for families. It has plenty of space and everything else you could ask for.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect property for our family trip to my daughter’s wedding at Hammond Castle in Gloucester. Phyllis was a gracious host who made the experience extra special. She made sure to greet us and show us around this special property. The location and views are outstanding. There is plenty of space for family and friends to gather both inside and out. The cherry on top is the proximity to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

GREAT TIME!

Awesome location, clean, and great to work with! We enjoyed our time with no problems (:
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding weekend

We loved the house and location. Walking to ocean was a treat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

One of the shortest walks to Good Harbor Beach

Just came home from our third year at the Lucky Sands Beach House (and booked our reservation for the fourth year while on the way home!) Plenty of room, very good beds, three great bathrooms plus an outdoor shower, plenty of parking in a great location; everything our extended family looks for.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great vacation

A very welcoming beach house with plenty of room for everyone. Wonderful beach and marsh views. Equipped with everything anyone could imagine needing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Phenomenal!

We had a great time, and there was plenty of room! Host was amazing with communication and answered all our questions! Would definitely come back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a big group!

The house was great! It’s an old house so there’s tons of cool nooks and crannies- lots of character! The access to the beach was an amazing bonus! The host was very accommodating to all of our needs. Really great experience. We will book this house again when we come to town.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Attending Family wedding

Beautiful quiet picturesque spot. Easy to get to and go around. Perfect for a large family. Well stocked and user friendly. Plenty of parking. Great friendly and responsive host.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect beach house!

Awesome!. Plenty of space for a family gathering. My husband recently passed and it was a great place to hold his celebration of life. He loved Gloucester and we spent many summers together with family there. Lots of parking space and oh so close to the beach we love. . .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable old cared for home in 5 star location

It was 4 fabulous days in the most amazing location perhaps I have ever stayed. It was warm and comfortable and well cared for despite its age. It is a perfect spot for all ages with the most incredible beach a block away. There was everything available you could want and the property manager, Phyllis, was always available if you needed her and close by. I am hoping to go back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location! Perfect for family!

Couldn’t say enough good things about our stay. Phyllis met us and showed us around, we had her cell for anything we might need. The house is perfect for a large family, with lots of beds and baths. There is plenty of outdoor space to enjoy the views or just sit alone with a book. Just grab a towel and chair to sit on the beach! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A restful week at the beach

This was our second year. We felt at home, in a quiet neighborhood. The home is very convenient to the beach and shopping. There is plenty of room for both people and cars. We especially took advantage of the porches and decks for reading and entertaining. We will be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

One week stay late July/early August

Our large family thoroughly enjoyed our family reunion together. Location next to Good Harbor Beach is perfect. The house is ideal for large families. We had eight adults and seven grandchildren. It was a blast! Some of the amenities in the home are a bit dated, but that is part of the fun. We would highly recommend this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Repeat visitors

This house has been just what our family needs to vacation together. There are plenty of spaces to sleep the extended family and still have space to gather or get away from each other. The location next to the beach is perfect. Our teens love the independence of going to the beach or walking just up the road for ice cream. Phyllis has been helpful in so many ways. We have stayed here 4 times and will undoubtedly plan another stay in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Memory Maker!

A dream property in the perfect location! We had a crew of our grandkids ages 4 to 13, our adult kids and their spouses, and family friends enjoying this well stocked, home with several large gathering areas and we had plenty of room. The back deck was the perfect location for large family gatherings as we watched the changing of the tide. Phyllis gave a great tour when we arrived and was so helpful with any questions we had. We will be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Gem

Salem girls Trip 2023! This house couldn’t have been any more perfect for my group of girls. It was spacious enough to accommodate 15 women. It was right on the beach. Sunrises and sunsets were beautiful. Train station, not far from the house to take the train into Salem. Quiet neighborhood. Cute town to explore. Phyllis who manages the home was absolutely adorable. Easy to talk to, quick to respond, and very helpful about the area. Loved our time in Gloucester, Salem, and this beautiful home. We all would love to back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our family

We have been coming here since 2016. Our family loves staying at this beach rental because it is large enough to sleep 12 people or more; Good Harbor beach is great for families; the house has an excellent view of the marshes, a small river, the ocean and the beach; and it is only a 5 minute walk to the beach. I particularly like that it is equipped with beach chairs and toys; has a large dining room table; and has lots of seating; and the kitchen has what it needs. We are careful people but I still appreciate that nothing at the house is too fragile or "precious." I can relax and enjoy myself and not worry much about what the kids are doing. The hostess is helpful and answers questions quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

This was a perfect all-around vacation home for our family of sixteen. We used the third-floor apartment which was an added benefit (could have managed without but we wanted extra space). The location is a definite plus - beautiful views of the tidal creek and the ocean, an easy five-minute walk from the front door to the beach. The amenities were above and beyond - everything for the beach and the kitchen you could possibly need, plenty of towels and washcloths, beach towels, blankets, pots, pans, dishes, silverware, full laundry, gas grill, etc., The host made us feel right at home - she met us upon arrival and gave us a tour of the house which was very much appreciated! We are an extended family of 16 with four children ages 7 - 12, two seniors, and an age range mixture of 10 adults. Everyone had a great time - we highly recommend this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Wonderful!

We all felt right at home the moment we walked through the door! Everything was just perfect for our purpose in coming together -- spacious, lots of places to hang out in small groups, all together or solo. It is a 2 minute walk to the beach, 5-minute drive to Stop and Shop and maybe 10 minute drive to one of our favorite restaurants -- Seaport Grille. We also want to give a shout out to the Azorean Restaurant & Bar from where we ordered a delicious meal for our main event that we enjoyed around the dining room table that accommodated our entire group. The most wonderful feature of the beach house is that there are magnificent views of the sunrise and sunset from each level. Our host, Phyllis, is quite attentive and gracious. We had a grand time and are planning our next trip to this wonderful Good Harbor Beach house. That house cuddled us and gave us big hugs the entire weekend we were there! Love it! Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation July 1-8, 2023

If the walls of this house could talk, it would tell you of the wonderful vacation stay we had at this location in Gloucester. The house is in a unique location that allows you to watch the tide come in and out and it has a beautiful view of the beach. Our family of eight had plenty of room, the kitchen is large and had everything we needed. Also, everything we needed to enjoy the beach was available: toys, towels, beach chairs, umbrella, etc. To get to the beach is a very short, easy walk. We appreciated the grill for our July 4th cook out and the washer and dryer located in the basement. We were happy to have an area that recycles the usual materials. The porches offer unique views and warm summer breezes. Phyllis met us upon our arrival and gave us a walk through the house. This was very helpful in knowing where things were located and what was expected of us as guests. Groceries stores are very close as are the sights and sounds of downtown Gloucester. Our family would definitely stay here again if visiting the area. I would like to point out that the third floor was not available to us, due to the size of our family. We were aware of this ahead of time and we didn't have a need for that extra area. The house is over a hundred years old. A beautiful place to stay while in Gloucester.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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