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

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Entire home

Front of house. First and second floor decks visible.

View of the house and parking area with Good Harbor Beach in the background.

View of Good Harbor Beach and salt marsh from the house.

View of Good Harbor Beach and Salt Island from the house.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
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Exceptional

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

Parking available
Kitchen
Fireplace
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Gloucester, MA

Good Harbor Beach
‪2 min walk‬
Maritime Gloucester
‪3 min drive‬
Wingaersheek Beach
‪20 min drive‬
Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal)
‪23 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

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

1st FL common kitchen, living room, dining room, full bath and sun room with pull out couch. First FL in-law apartment with queen BR, full bath and kitchenette has optional separate entrance. 2nd FL 3 queen BR's, two with private bath. 4th BR King/two twins shares bath with 3rd queen BR. All 2nd FL bedrooms have outdoor decks. 1st FL front & back decks. 3 picnic tables in yard. Parking for 12. There is a separate third floor apartment available for an additional fee which adds a queen bedroom, a queen sleep sofa, two twin beds, a full bath and kitchenette. The third floor is only available to parties renting the house so if you do not elect to rent the thirs floor, no one will be in it during your stay.

Property manager

Phyllis Kennedy

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number C0208101070

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gloucester

Located in Gloucester, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Good Harbor Beach and Cape Ann. Travelling with kids? Consider Schooner Adventure and Maritime Gloucester. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gloucester, MA

What's nearby

Good Harbor Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Maritime Gloucester - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Hammond Castle - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
Half Moon Beach - 13 min drive - 5.0 km
Wingaersheek Beach - 20 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
‪Holy Cow Ice Cream Café - ‬3 min drive
‪Seaport Grille - ‬3 min drive
‪Long Beach Dairy Maid - ‬3 min drive
‪Surfside Subs - ‬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.

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 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).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Miranda M.

25 October 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

19 October 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Saqib C.

26 September 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

31 August 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Daphne P.

26 August 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Jerry P.

7 July 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Lesola M.

9 November 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

18 October 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

9 October 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

3 October 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

13 September 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Jerry P., Kenmore, New York

11 September 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Fran K.

26 August 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Colleen P.

12 August 2023

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

8/10 Good

Dave W.

5 August 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

28 July 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Leonard P.

11 July 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

6 November 2022

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

Halloween 2022

The home is older (century home) but in great shape. Plenty of room for lots of people. Were met by the owners mom and gave a great walk thru. Gave advice on getting to Salem with all of the traffic and people. Overall a wonderful time and experience. The views form the decks at this place are simply amazing!! Would stay again and highly recommended.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Deb T.

22 October 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Needs renovation

The second floor with 4 bedrooms was updated and nice. First floor needs updating. The furniture is worn out and not comfortable. The third floor should not be rented as is.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan T.

8 October 2022

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

Amazing location!

This house exceeded our expectations! It's beautiful, spacious, and the location is perfect, a 2 minute walk to Good Harbor beach! We had a wonderful time staying there. Phyllis was a great hostess, she showed us around the house when we arrived and kept in touch with us throughout our stay as needed. I really can't say enough good things about our visit. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry O.

26 September 2022

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

As advertised.

Great location. Great house for a large family gathering. As advertised!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginger W.

13 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Amazing location and view

Everything was wonderful but I did come away from the VRBO listing thinking that we had the entire house, but the third floor would have been extra, and was closed off. This mattered because it wasn’t necessarily just the number of BEDS we needed. We had couples and in-laws. And who wants to sleep with their in law? That being said, this could totally be my misunderstanding. 😀

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald B., Milton, MA USA

20 August 2022

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

Fun, Fun, Fun, at Lucky Sands

The house is spacious, well equipped, and comfortable. A two minute walk to the Good Harbor Beach footbridge, with plenty of parking, if you have visitors. It was a pleasure to deal with our host Phyliss.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miriam S.

9 August 2022

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

Amazing location

This house was great for our 4 generation family of 13. The proximity to the beach is fabulous. Phyllis was very available and helpful. Even brought us baking loaf pans from her house when we needed them. The kitchen is bigger than it looks in the photos and is open to the sunroom. We spent most of our in-house time in those rooms. We rented during a very hot and sunny week. Most of us still found the house comfortable, but two of us who struggle with heat were uncomfortable. We rented the 3rd floor too, and that one was especially hot. Some screens were broken and Phyllis was not aware of that. If she has those fixed that might help some. Other than the high chair, which someone must have left dirty, the house was spotless. Highly recommend this house.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

1 August 2022

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

Wonderful Family Vacation House

This house is a great place to spend time with family near the beach. The house is even great on a rainy day. You can curl up with a good book on one of the window seats, play video games using the t.v. in the family room or play board games at the big dining room table.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Phyllis Kennedy

New owners of this family run beach house. Local residents with strong ties to the community.

Why they chose this property

Realization of a dream to buy this historic property at the corner of Bass Avenue and Good Harbor Beach. The name is inspired by just how lucky we feel to be the new owners and to share our home with you.

What makes this property unique

Gorgeous ocean and beach views from every room with just steps to Good Harbor Beach. Beautiful interior with wood accents throughout. Sit on the porch out front or have lunch on the picnic table in the yard. Room for the whole family to enjoy an amazing beach vacation. For families requiring a bit more room there is a third floor apartment available for an additional fee.

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English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

First floor family room

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

Second floor private bath

Second floor private bath 2

Second floor shared bath

Second floor shared bath

6 bathrooms

Basement bathroom

First floor common bathroom

First floor private suite bathroom

Second floor private

Second floor private

Second floor shared bathroom

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