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Beach Life Bliss - steps to the beach

Holiday home in Gloucester with kitchen and patio

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Unwind in this charming 1900’s home, just steps from Plum Cove Beach. Savor the cozy atmosphere of the living room with a wood stove and granite kitchen counters. Explore Cape Ann's rich history, natural beauty and enjoy whale watching excursions or visit art galleries.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

Beach Life Bliss - steps to the beach

Delightful, dog friendly, 8 room romantic colonial home on beautifully landscaped lot just 5 doors from Plum Cove Beach. Get away from it all and watch the spectacular sunsets voted one of the best in the world by National Geographic.

Be welcomed by the cobblestone Sun room, step thru a set of sliding glass doors to hardwood floors throughout the home. A full Kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances will welcome and type of cooking from the advanced to the beginner. Relax after a day at the beach in our inviting dining and living room with a cozy wood stove for cold nights. Our basements holds the front loading washer and dryer for your use while at our beach house.

Do not forget to go explore of Cape Ann; there are so many sites to see. You can enjoy Gloucester's rich New England history, natural beauty, extraordinary beaches, fresh seafood and on-water activities - especially the popular whale watching excursions, lighthouses, art galleries, fall foliage tours and other year round events.

A truly charming 1900’s home; old details mixed with modern amenities in a wonderful beach community setting.



Just the two of you: See our listing # 140506 on this site for our sister property. A luxurious cottage with all the amenities you could want.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please leave all the sand at the beach...
Please remove all trash to outside bins, and clean and put away dishes before you go.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: We welcome well behaved dogs

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Unless discussed with property manager

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 deadlock
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 C0204271070

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Gloucester, MA

What's nearby

  • Plum Cove Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cape Ann - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Good Harbor Beach - 11 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 16 min drive - 14.5 km
  • TD Garden - 50 min drive - 67.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Brothers Brew - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Talise - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Roy Moore Lobster Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bean & Leaf Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Roy Moore's Fish Shack Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Life Bliss - steps to the beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Beach Life Bliss - steps to the beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach Life Bliss - steps to the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Life Bliss - steps to the beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Life Bliss - steps to the beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Plum Cove Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Halibut Point State Park and Halibut Point Reservation. Paper House is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

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Beach Life Bliss - steps to the beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

rich k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay, great neighborhood and well appointed house.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amber O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This special place is just a short walk to Plum Cove!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti S.

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

Perfect house and location

Comfortable accommodations…clean, well equipped and we could bring our dogs! Short walk to Plum Cove …beach chairs and toys included! Centrally located for all Gloucester has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

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

Great place for a getaway

Loved this comfortable home! Well located and great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niamh D.

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

Home away from home

Beautiful home and location. It had everything we needed and was close to lots of fun things to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally F.

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

Lovely

The house is so comfortable and full of character. Just right for the four (adults) of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte S.

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

Our stay

It was the perfect location to the wedding we had. Just the right amount of rooms. The host was so warm and easy to get hold of when needed. I recommend this for any vacation spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynelle R.

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

Memories

Absolutely amazing time !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim N.

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

Fall trip

We really enjoyed our stay. The community is beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

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

Great location

Property was as advertised, great location and close to everything we wanted to do, far enough out that you get the out of town experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

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

Nice location

Property has everything you need and is close to the beach and various towns/cities.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

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

Short weekend stay

Quick weekend trip to see our daughter in college. Beautiful little cottage and communication was great. Very clean and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is exactly as shown. Perfect for a family. All the things you need to enjoy the beach or to be at home on a rainy day. Christeen has clearly taken great care of the house. It is extremely clean and it worked really well for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly P.

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

delightful, well kept beach house

charming, clean, close to beach, had towels and beach chairs -- all made for a delightful stay. will want to come again even though we ended up NOT bringing our pooch and only 4 adults joined. wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindy W.

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

Sweet home near Plum Cove

Lovely house in nice location. Host is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jane Iris C.

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

Lovely stay

Beautiful area right near the cove which was great for our dog and us.. The bedrooms and beds were very comfortable, linens were soft, and since our visit was during the wintertime, we were very happy that the house was well heated.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mia K.

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

Wonderful!

Charming house, lovely yard, beautiful setting near the ocean. Great kitchen, loved the adjoining pantry as well. Had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina m.

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

Holiday getaway

Perfect location for my parents and to celebrate Christmas with them. Host was EXTREMELY prompt with correspondence.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Saige Q.

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

Lovely Vacation Spot

Loved the property. Very clean and well equipped. Easy walk to the beach. A bit farther, fantastic coffee, breakfast, lunch spot. Truly dog friendly, nice fenced patio for all to enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria P.

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

Great house!

Very cute and charming house. We found the decor and furniture comfortable and we were very much “at home” here. It’s a quick walk to the local beach and a ten minute drive into town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edith F.

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

Wedding trip

This house was very convenient to the wedding venue and Plum Cove Beach. The patio was great for eating outside. The yard is beautifully landscaped. It was perfect for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Akira A.

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

Lovely stay

We had a lovely stay with our two dogs. The property was as described and the host was very responsive and generous in their interactions with us. The home was quaint and cozy and provided us with a lovely location to spend Thanksgiving together. The beach is a five minute walk from the home and lovely even in the off season.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie T.

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

Wonderful Beach Escape

The house was perfect for our summer getaway. We enjoyed the convenience of walking to the quaint and quiet beach. The home had everything we needed, beach chairs, beach towels, and umbrella. We couldn’t ask for more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

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

Great Stay!

I spent two weeks in the property and loved it. The host was immediately available and one issue with the heat was addressed right away. Cute place with great New England vibes. I was able to work from the property with no issues as well. Beautiful walk down to the cove and a very short drive up the road to the State Park. Great location!
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024