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Holiday fun & waterviews in the heart of Rockport!
Rockport is charming over the holidays with lights, music and shopping! This brand new waterfront apartment is in a historic home with onsite parking & a private entrance. Galleries, restaurants, coffee shops, live music and shopping on Bearskin Neck are steps away. Features full kitchen and bathroom with new applicances and fixtures. Living room has a loveseat, swivel chair, dining table, coffee table, roku TV, games, puzzles & books. Kitchen has a fridge, stove, oven, microwave and Keurig.

Annisquam Village Bunny Cottage
This beautiful Annisquam Village cottage was renovated to the highest level of quality by two artist's. Located just 5 minutes from Lighthouse Beach, Cambridge Beach and Talise Restaurant. Bunny Cottage has beautiful gardens, is surrounded by water on 3 sides, and has peek-a-boo views of Wingaersheek Beach from the bedroom window. The house is charming, with top notch amenities, like, heated floors, air conditioning (indoor/outdoor living). Mass Dept. of Revenue Certificate Number: #C0022781070

Live Like a Local, Just Steps From The Beach
Beautiful and private 2 bedroom suite, located on the upper floor of stylish 19th century beach house. Steps (literally steps) from Plum Cove Beach and Lanes Cove you'll have choices of where to swim or watch the sunset over the water. Guests will have the entire 2nd floor, with a private entrance and is western facing for beautiful sunset views. Located within a 15 minute drive to downtown Rockport, Gloucester, Wingaersheek and Good Harbor Beaches. 30 minutes from Salem for Halloween fun!

Amazing Ocean View In-Law Apt.
Step into a breath-taking magical seaside residence with 180-degree ocean views. This private in-law apartment has a sprawling lawn, steps to the ocean, and landscaped gardens. The apartment has one queen size bed with sliding doors opening out to the lawn, a queen pullout couch, granite counter-top complete kitchen including micro and dishwasher, ping-pong table, flat screen TV, home office and bathroom/ shower. The apartment has been thoroughly cleaned and meets all covid-19 standards.

Rocky Neck Studio/Loft, Gloucester, Mass.
Welcome 2025! We look forward to you visiting RockyNeck in Gloucester. You will be sure to enjoy various special activities and events this summer and fall. We are located in the "quiet end", on a private residential dead end street in a historic artist colony . Nearby public transportation, Audubon sites, cultural events, the Gloucester Stage Co and beaches . Parking is on street with a parking lot nearby, if needed. PLEASE NOTE: the yard is private Bring your passcodes for TV

The Solar Powered Dogtown Cabin at Applecart Farm
Beautiful hand built very private cabin with master bedroom and large loft located deep in the woods of Cape Ann. Walking distance to down town Rockport and waterfront. Friendly miniature horses just 200 feet away that children love to visit. Applecart Farm is happy to have guests of diverse backgrounds and interests. Pets are allowed only with advanced request to ensure safety of guest and residents pets. NEM 1450 plug for EV charging.

3BR Oceanfront Condo with decks
Have fun with the whole family at our stylish oceanfront condo. Capture exquisite sunrises and sunsets off of the decks overlooking the ocean. Spend time in the spacious arcade/game room with family and friends or listen to some smooth beats using our retro record player. Walk to downtown Gloucester where you will find a number of restaurants and bars or alternatively walk to exquisite beaches or parks all available steps from your front door.

Hidden Gem! Short term rental steps from 2 beaches
Hidden Gem! Short term seaside rental. Lovely 1 bed 1 bath unit located on private wooded property, steps away from 2 beaches. Private unit amenities include deck with gorgeous year round views of the Atlantic. Fully equipped kitchen, flat screen TV, WiFi, and everything to make your stay pleasant and comfortable. We're a 7 minute drive from downtown Rockport and Gloucester, a 7 minute walk to Cape Hedge and Long Beaches.

Halibut Point State Park. Nature Lovers Retreat
"Tween Coves Cottage" lies nestled next to breathtaking Halibut Pt. State Park. A short walk along wooded paths will lead to the ocean where you can picnic by the water, explore tidal pools, and enjoy a variety of wildlife and vegetation. Distance to the center of Rockport by car is under 10 minutes/ walking is approx. 50 minutes. Distance to the railway station is approx. 5 minutes by car/ walking is approx. 40 minutes.

Long Beach Suites: Steps Away From Surf!
Recently built, Long Beach Suites is ready to welcome you this summer. With peaks of Long Beach, come stay in one of our two bedroom apartment suites. Expertly built with summer visitors in mind. Long Beach Suites is just steps away from Long Beach in Rockport and only ten minutes to Good Harbor. You will be staying one of four similar apartments, photos may not be of exact unit.

The Gilbert: 1-Bed downtown suite, walk to beach.
Come stay in Gloucester’s historic downtown district, in St. Peter’s Square, just one block from Pavilion Beach, Stacey Boulevard and the historic West End of Main Street. The Gilbert sleeps two (up to 3 with an air mattress). A perfect getaway for those in love with history and seaside living. The unit has a private entrance, king sized bed, kitchenette and private bath.

Sunny & private cottage in Lanesville Village
Sunny private 2 bedroom cottage with large garden, deck,and great Lanesville location near the ocean. Living room with large flat screen smart TV with Roku, fast internet, and lounge with pull out couch and pocket door for privacy. Now with mini-split A/C and new windows in the bedrooms! Dogs under 55 lbs allowed (no more than 2 ) no cats. Yard is not fenced in.
Popular amenities for Gloucester family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Nana-tucket Inn

Sunny Coastal Days & Hot Tub Nights

Your Cozy 1 BR Apt & Relaxing Retreat

Haven by the Lake

Oceanfront Pool. Close to Boston. Free Parking.

Winery Studio w/ Private Hot Tub,Fireplace,Tasting

Little Lake House, the Bungalow

Lakeside apartment, patio, hot tub, outside shower
Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

3 Bedroom Apartment with parking on Bearskin Neck

The Word Barn, Exeter, NH

Aerie, 2 king beds, large space, AC, 2 beaches!

Ocean Park Retreat

Private Newburyport Studio w/bath

Charming apt-2 Bedroom -Close to Beach/Sleeps 6

Danvers 1800's Home Apartment

Gloucester Beach House, near Good Harbor Beach!
Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

Peaceful suite in Boston with city views

Spacious vacation unit in premium suburban town

Stylish and Cozy at Revere Beach

Country Cottage in the City

Beautiful Beach Studio

Cozy Private Studio Unit w/ Laundry and Parking!

4 Houses from Harbor - Private Pool - Parking

Cody's Place Boston Airport Pool/Beaches ParkFree
When is the best time to visit Gloucester?
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| Avg. price | R4,105 ZAR | R4,053 ZAR | R4,001 ZAR | R4,278 ZAR | R5,162 ZAR | R6,063 ZAR | R6,496 ZAR | R6,669 ZAR | R5,647 ZAR | R5,630 ZAR | R4,330 ZAR | R4,330 ZAR |
| Avg. temp | -1°C | 0°C | 4°C | 9°C | 15°C | 20°C | 23°C | 23°C | 19°C | 13°C | 7°C | 2°C |
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Gloucester stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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