Between 2 Beaches

Entire townhouse in Gloucester, Massachusetts

  1. 10 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 5 beds
  4. 2.5 baths
Hosted by Joanne & Jim
  1. Superhost
  2. 8 years hosting

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This 3-level, 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom, recently renovated, beach-themed condo is fully stocked and features 2 unique outdoor spaces. Located right between 2 of Cape Ann’s most amazing beaches — Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester and Long Beach in Rockport — Take your pick — no need to drive or pay for beach parking, as both beaches are just a short walk away!

The space
We are located 40 miles north of Boston in historic Gloucester, perfectly nestled between Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester and Long Beach in Rockport.

Our vacation home is fully furnished and available for summer weekly vacations, as well as long weekends, weekly stays, and short-term off-season getaways.

Indoor features include 3 levels of cozy and comfortable living:

The main level features an updated, fully stocked kitchen with an open-concept layout into the living room, along with a half bathroom. The living room includes a gas fireplace, 50+” flat-screen TV, two full-sized couches (one pulls out for additional sleeping if needed), and a full-sized screened slider leading out to the front deck.

The second level has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Each bedroom includes a queen bed, closet space, plenty of storage, and its own private full bathroom with a bathtub/shower. Linens, bedding, and towels are provided during your stay. We also can provide a pack n play if needed.

The third floor living space features a spiral staircase leading to the loft. This room includes two queen beds, two rollaway cots, a TV, built-in book nook, and built-in desk. Many kids love this space as their own private area to relax and hang out away from the adults!

The entry level includes a washer and dryer for your use, along with extra beach towels for those days when you want to head back to the beach again and again.

Outdoor features include unique spaces for relaxing:

The main level has a walkout to the front deck with a bistro table and two chairs.

Off the kitchen is a walkout to the back patio, featuring a dining table, BBQ, outdoor furniture, fire pit, and outdoor shower.

Above the back patio, you’ll find the garden ledge surrounded by beautiful granite rock features. This peaceful space includes a hammock and a relaxing area perfect for reading, lounging, or enjoying the surroundings.

Your rental includes cable TV, Wi-Fi, a fully equipped kitchen, linens, beach cart, beach chairs, classic board games, and plenty of books for lazy days reading on the beach, relaxing around the home, or enjoying the hammock.

Guest access
You have full access to this entire unit (condo), and parking for 4 or 5 cars on the driveway. Street parking is also available.

Other things to note
Week-long rentals are preferred from end of June through beginning of September (Saturday check-in).

This home has three staircases and may not be suitable for all guests with mobility limitations:

Approximately 14 steps from the entry level to the main living area. Approximately 14 steps from the living area to the bedrooms. A spiral staircase leading to the third-floor loft.

Guests traveling with toddlers may want to bring their own baby gates. Guests with difficulty using stairs should consider this layout when planning their stay.

This property is one half of a duplex home (two separate condos), and we live in the other half.

The home is equipped with window A/C units in each of the three bedrooms and one in the living room. Ceiling fans are located in the living room, kitchen, and both primary bedrooms. Additional fans are available in the loft if needed. For the most comfortable stay in the heat of the summer, we recommend keeping windows closed and running the A/C when needed.

The home is located on a busier coastal road with Thatcher Pond directly across the street. There are no sidewalks, but the area is very familiar with beach traffic and pedestrians. We are approximately 0.44 miles from both Long Beach and Good Harbor Beach — both are an easy, short walk away.

Ice cream, lobster rolls, pizza and subs are only 100 steps away!

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Beach access
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
TV with standard cable

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 197 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

We are located in East Gloucester, less then 1/2 a mile to Rockport. We are footsteps to Dairy Maid (best ice cream in town), and SurfSide Subs (best pizza in town, and wicked good Lobster Rolls).

We are less than a 5-minute walk to either Good Harbor Beach, or Long Beach in Rockport.

For plenty other incredible things to see, do, eat, shop and explore, drive just over a mile drive to downtown Main Street in Gloucester, or head the other direction, about 2.5 miles to beautiful Bearskin Neck in Rockport.

Meet your host

Superhost
197 reviews
5.0 out of 5 average rating
8 years of hosting
Where I went to school: Toronto
Favorite song in high school: The Cure - Close to Me
Hi, nice to meet you! Our names are Jim and Joanne Frontiero, and we are so happy you stopped by. HOW WE BECAME... We were 2 lost souls that found each other in 1996. Joanne (a Canadian) visited a good friend in Boston in the Summer of 1996. Joanne met her friend’s boyfriend’s best friend, a boy named Jim (from Gloucester), and of course they hit it off..... 25 years later (no way we are that old)... We are happily married, 20 years. Jim's two sons are now adults, and our daughter is in a senior in high school. We bought our first home in between 2 incredible beaches. We have lived in this house since 2001, and had the opportunity to buy the other half in 2018. We immediately thought of our first experience with Airbnb in 2016. We found a fabulous listing on Airbnb, and stayed in a super cool apartment in Paris, France, for 10 amazing days. We shared this cozy apartment in the heart of the city, with our close friends, a family of four. The seven of us had the best vacation experience ever! The owner was wonderful, and recommended many things to do and see, and fabulous places to eat and discover! We loved the welcoming experience. We felt at home, in her home. That trip inspired my husband and I to become Airbnb hosts, and share our little slice of paradise with others. 5 things I can't live without... wait... just 5, are you serious?!? Hmmm... Family, Friends, Food, Traveling, and the Ocean! We are foodies, and love to explore. As Airbnb hosts, we live right next door, and know everything about the area. We can help you as little, or as much as you'd like, to make sure your vacation in Gloucester, and the Cape Ann area is an amazing one. Did you know Gloucester is actually an island ? (Separated by 2 bridges). We are situated near the tip of Cape Ann, but so close to many amazing day trips you can plan while staying here. Top short drives (5 minutes to an hour away): Rockport, Essex, Newburyport, Boston. We also love to take day and weekend trips to New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, and Vermont....And then of course, there is walking to 2 of the most beautiful beaches in Cape Ann from our house. We hope you come and visit our little slice of paradise, Between 2 Beaches.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
10 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Potential for noise