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Thurston Point: Waterfront rental with deepwater dock on Annisquam River!

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Rear exterior of the home.
Front of the house.
The back porch has wonderful views of the river.
Open-plan living & dining room.
The tv area of the L-shaped living room.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 790.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gloucester, MA
  • Half Moon Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Good Harbor Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Wingaersheek Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Living/Dining Room

1 Single Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Sleeping Porch

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Thurston Point: Waterfront rental with deepwater dock on Annisquam River!

Get away from it all and unwind at this comfortable riverfront vacation retreat. Located in a quiet neighborhood, Thurston Point Cottage offers a relaxing atmosphere with spectacular sunset views over the Annisquam River. You might choose to sip a cool drink on one of the large porches and watch the boats go by or drive into downtown Gloucester or nearby Rockport to explore shops, restaurants, waterfront, and a vibrant arts scene. Either way, you'll enjoy the perfect summer escape!

GROUND FLOOR

Living Room /Dining Room: The L-shaped living room has multiple seating areas and a flat-screen TV as well as access to the large back porch overlooking the river.

Dining Room: The dining room is open to the living room and offer access to the screened side porch and to the kitchen. Kitchen: The galley kitchen is well-equipped and recently updated.

Bathroom 1: A half bath, off of the kitchen.

Sleeping porch: The back porch has an enclosed section with a trundle bed for sleeping amid the cool river breezes.

SECOND FLOOR

Bedroom 1: The Master bedroom contains a King bed and has river views, and a AC unit.

Bedroom 2: This room contains a Full bed.

Bedroom 3: One twin (single) bed.

Bathroom 2: Full bathroom with a shower/tub combo.

EXTERIOR

Swim and kayak from the property or even fish off the deepwater dock, which can accommodate boats up to 18' and has a ladder on the side to make it easy to get in and out of the river for a refreshing swim. For the full river experience, ask us about renting a Kayak or Stand-Up Paddleboard through Atlantic Vacation Homes.

PARKING

There is parking for 4 Cars.

Property manager

Atlantic Vacation Homes

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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
Property Registration Number C0140631070

About the area

Gloucester

Located in Gloucester, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Good Harbor Beach and Wingaersheek Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Maritime Gloucester and Schooner Adventure.
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Gloucester, MA

What's nearby

  • Maritime Gloucester - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Hammond Castle - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Half Moon Beach - 9 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Good Harbor Beach - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 15 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Gloucester Station - 6 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Holy Cow Ice Cream Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪George's Coffee Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Causeway Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Thurston Point: Waterfront rental with deepwater dock on Annisquam River! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Thurston Point: Waterfront rental with deepwater dock on Annisquam River!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Thurston Point: Waterfront rental with deepwater dock on Annisquam River!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Thurston Point: Waterfront rental with deepwater dock on Annisquam River! located?

This family-friendly Gloucester holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Northeast Hospital Corporation - Addison Gilbert Campus and Dogtown. Schooner Adventure and Maritime Gloucester are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E., Vermont

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

Charming cottage

Beautiful setting on the Annisquam. Lovely sunsets, marshes full of life. Kitchen has everything needed. We did have a problem, however. Nights were chilly and when we put the electric heaters on and then put on the tea kettle or other electric device, the fuse blew. This happened several times a day. Perhaps house needs another circuit especially when renting when nights are chilly. Other smaller problem was double bedroom upstairs had a closet that was not properly cleaned out--dead bugs & comforter thrown on floor. Might be good to also clean out medicine cabinet in upstairs bathroom. Overall, our group enjoyed ourselves and were adept at dealing with fuse box.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

tara m., Boston, MA

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

Amazing views and setting

We had a great time at this house. The house itself is not the stand out, but the setting is. The porch and the dock are spectacular and we spent hours just watching the boats go by and the sandbar festivities. We loved the ability to bring our own boat, dock it right at the dock, use it for Anasquam River cruising and beaching at Wingaersheak Beach. The property is also a quick drive over to shopping and downtown Gloucester.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

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

Charming delightful cottage

This was such a precious cottage. Old and charming with everything you need for a delightful stay. We absolutely LOVED our time here. It was so well appointed that we canceled our final dinner reservations and grilled wonderful steaks just so we could enjoy it every minute more. I would stay here again next week if we could!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

AMY F.

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

Great oceanfront getaway

My family and I had a great time! The house was spotless, though we truthfully didn’t spend much time inside. We spent most of our time on the porch enjoying the gorgeous views of the river or out on our boat which we were able to keep on the private dock. Communication with property management was easy and prompt. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

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

Perfect in all weather.

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It rained every day but we were able to sit on the porch and watch the boats going up and down the river. There was plenty of space inside as well for games, relaxing and enjoying one another’s company. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

On the River

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very comfortable home & space. The porch & the Dock really add to the experience of the River location.

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

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

Beautiful View

A taste of Cape Ann at its’ best!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy L., Pelham, NH

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

Dream Vacation

We had an absolutely great time at the cottage on the Annisquam. We had our boat on the dock and was able to fish, go from sand bar to sand bar and explore different beaches. We ate every meal on the screened porch and spent lots of time in the rocking chairs watching sunsets and boats pass by. The cottage was spotless, and had everything needed for a comfortable vacation. We cant say enough about this gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

phyllis R.

Peaceful and Comfortable

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lovely to sit on the porch and look at the water, although there is a dock and canoes available. Perfect summer cottage.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The Cottage You Never Want to Leave

Rating Details: I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. I was very happy with the location. The vacation rental was spotless. The property manager was very helpful. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I loved the space inside this cottage. I felt at home right away. Such caring thoughtfulness has gone into every detail. All of our needs were anticipated and fulfilled.The seaside colors each room was decorated with. Could catch the sun and the breezes from the porches; from the big one with six rocking chairs facing the Annisquam, to the two screened ones for smaller occasions. It was great to have the washer and dryer in the kitchen. An abundance of linens and bedding options. Yard nicely landscaped. I liked watching the different boats go to and from the harbor, and watching the birds--the egrets, cormorants, seagulls, mockingbirds, blue birds, sparrows going about their lives. Beautiful.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Our stay at Thurston point cottage.

Rating Details: I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. I was more than happy with the location. The vacation rental was very clean. The property manager was very helpful. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a happy vacation for our family of six. Luckily the weather was generally good. The kitchen was excellent. The bathrooms clean and up-to-date. The location of the cottage so near the water and the big porch were delightful, and we enjoyed the kayaks. Wish there had been a third kayak. We ate out at Gloucester's exceptional restaurants for about half of our meals, often on outdoor decks, so we were happy to have good weather in September. If you're asking for our suggestions as to improvements, frankly, you should improve the beds. One expects to sleep comfortably in this price rental. The flimsy SPRINGS on the double bed upstairs could not support the weight of a slim weight couple. It was like a hammock. The mattress itself seemed to be firm enough. Finally had to place the mattress on the floor, in order to get a firmer night's sleep. Also, the single bed mattress in the middle room upstairs was much too soft for a single, average weight male. He slept badly. If you want yet another suggestion: a grip-bar at the entrance to the upstairs bathtub would save a lot of worry about slipping. But this cottage is well-kept, and on a beautiful location near the water. We enjoyed our two weeks in beautiful, historic Gloucester. Manager responded on 10/14/2011: AVH is delighted to hear that your overall experience at the cottage was positive and enjoyable. It truly is a special place and well cared for. We sincerely appreciate your constructive feedback and in response, the property owners are aware and hope to remedy most of it this spring. Due to the fact that a box spring won't fit up the staircase, they are exploring alternatives to give more support to the mattress upstairs. Update: As of August 2012, the owner of Thurston Point Cottage has accomplished accommodating this house based on our customer's constructive comments. A new box spring has replaced the old wooden bed in the back bedroom which has made the room a lot more spacious. The old springs have been removed from under the double bed and it should be more comfortable. There is also a new mattress on the day bed downstairs. These updates will make for a much better sleeping experience for guests. In addi
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A peaceful retreat

Rating Details: I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. I was very happy with the location. The vacation rental was spotless. The property manager was very helpful. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay at Thurston Point Cottage was my gift to myself for finishing cancer treatment, and it couldn't have been more perfect. The house is cozy, with a lovely retro kitchen and vintage furniture. The view is stunning, especially the sunsets. We spent our days in rocking chairs on the porch, watching egrets and cormorants skim the river. When we felt energetic, we took the kayaks out and paddled along the shoreline. On cooler days we sat in the screened porch and played board games. It was so different from our busy (and, lately, dramatic) daily life. and really gave us a chance to relax and recharge. Manager responded on 7/7/2011: We are so pleased that you found a comforting respite at Thurston Point and good for you for treating yourself after such a difficult ordeal. Thurston Point is a gem especially for the views and access to the beautiful Annisquam River. We hope all goes well for you and that you come back and visit us soon! AVH staff
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful in every way.

Rating Details: I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. I was very happy with the location. The vacation rental was spotless. The property manager was very helpful. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Sitting on the porch with a book and friends, looking out to the marshes and riverways was one of the most peaceful times I've had in ages. The cottage was a lovely New England house in tip-top condition.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Absolute bliss!

Rating Details: I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. I was very happy with the location. The vacation rental was spotless. The property manager was very helpful. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We owe Georgia at AVH a huge thanks for recommending Thurston House for our summer vacation in July. We had wanted to be directly on the Ocean but Georgia described the river and Thurston House and we decided to go with it. I can't tell you how delighted we were when we arrived to see a very quaint and romantic cottage with a large verandah and peaceful views. The photos on the website do not do this cottage justice. We spent our days swimming off the dock, cycling to Gloucester and Rockport, dining and reading on the verandah. We made gourmet dinners each night and although the kitchen is quaintly dated, it was well appointed and had everything we needed. Thank you to AVH! We hope to return next year. Manager responded on 8/4/2011: So glad that you enjoyed Thurston Point! It truly is a lovely place that has all the amenities, but still retains its original charm and romantic atmosphere. Come back and see us next year and we will be happy to accomodate your needs. Oh and by the way, Georgia has a sixth sense about these rentals, we are lucky to have her! AVH staff
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Happy with Gloucester

Rating Details: I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. I was very happy with the location. The vacation rental was spotless. The property manager was very helpful. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I love the area. The only thing missing from this property was heat (we were there during a nor'easter and would have appreciated that). This would also make it rentable in other seasons.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Peace and Quiet

Rating Details: I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. I was very happy with the location. The vacation rental was spotless. The property manager was very helpful. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Peaceful, quiet, care free--that's how I would describe our stay at Thurston Point Cottage. The cottage was simple, but offered everything we needed to get away and relax for the week. The sunsets were amazing. The kayaking and swimming in Annisquam River was refreshing. And the proximity to shopping, restaurants, etc. just made it all that much better. Thank you for a wonderful stay and fine hospitality. Manager responded on 7/25/2011: Thurston Point Cottage is truly the type of place where time can just slip by! We are so pleased that you enjoyed the accomodations and its proximity to all Cape Ann has to offer. AVH Staff
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

I recommend this vacation rental

Rating Details: I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. I was very happy with the location. The vacation rental was spotless. The property manager was very helpful. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Manager responded on 8/3/2010: Thank you for your favorable review of Thurston Cottage. We are very glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to serving your vacation needs in the future.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

I recommend this vacation rental

Rating Details: I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. I was very happy with the location. The vacation rental was spotless. The property manager was very helpful. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Manager responded on 7/27/2010: Thank you for your review of Thurston Point Cottage and feel free to contact us for your future rental needs.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Great views, not so great condition.

Rating Details: I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. I was very happy with the location. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. The property manager was more than helpful. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The views from the porch overlooking the Annisquam River are terrific, the condition of the property not so terrific. Lots of little things added up to a not very satisfying experience( Mildew smell, not very clean, some windows painted shut) Manager responded on 7/24/2009: Michael, Thank you for your valuable comments. We hope that you will visit Cape Ann again as we have many other properties that might meet your expectaions. Sincerely, The Atlantic Vacation Homes Staff
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Place worked beautifully for our family.

Rating Details: I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. I was very happy with the location. The vacation rental was spotless. The property manager was very helpful. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Place worked beautifully for our family. View off the porch was just beautiful. House had amenities like a washer dryer and beach chairs which made things easier for a summer visit.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

I recommend this vacation rental

Rating Details: I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. I was happy with the location. The vacation rental was spotless. The property manager was very helpful. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: fantastic to have your own dock and ability to swim right there. major beaches, markets and activities are quite a distance (though a small local beach is close. property is clean, well equipped, simple cottage. lovely though could use a bit of work in some areas. Manager responded on 8/25/2010: There is nothing better than swimming and boating right from your rental! If your future needs include being closer to activities, you might want to consider the other properties we have in our rental inventory. Please ask us to refer you to other properties on Cape Ann when you make next summer's vacation plans.

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