Good Harbor Beachfront at the Footbridge

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beach view from second floor veranda on rainy day

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6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

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Gloucester, MA

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

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

Single family house, over one hundred years old, accommodates ten. Three queen beds, one double bed with a trundle, and two sets of bunk beds allow for comfortable sleeping for ten. A large eat-in kitchen and large dining room makes entertaining a delight.

The beach is accessed by crossing a narrow road and a foot bridge over a sandy creek. The house has a first floor wrap around porch, and a second floor veranda that overlook the beach.

Four bedrooms and the kitchen have a ceiling fan.Towels and bed linens are available in a linen closet off the kitchen. One full bath has an old claw tub for those who enjoy an old fashioned bath. The other full bath has a shower.

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Naomi Stonberg

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English

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Front of house. First and second floor decks visible.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Extreme fire hazard.

there are three parking spaces available to the right side of the parking lot closest to the house.

Trash goes out Sunday night for Monday morning pickup. Separate barrels for recycling and regular trash. Regular trash in purple bags.

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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 C0027131070

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. Schooner Adventure and Maritime Gloucester are also worth visiting. Kayaking, surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.

Gloucester, MA

What's nearby

Good Harbor Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Maritime Gloucester - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Hammond Castle - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
Half Moon Beach - 13 min drive - 4.9 km
Wingaersheek Beach - 19 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

Gloucester Station - 4 min drive
Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
‪Seaport Grille - ‬2 min drive
‪Long Beach Dairy Maid - ‬3 min drive
‪Surfside Subs - ‬3 min drive
‪Crow's Nest - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Good Harbor Beachfront at the Footbridge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Good Harbor Beachfront at the Footbridge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Good Harbor Beachfront at the Footbridge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Good Harbor Beachfront at the Footbridge located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Good Harbor Beach, Schooner Adventure and Massachusetts Bay. Capt Bill & Sons Whale Watch and The Gorton Theatre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo O.

17 Jul 2024

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

Beautiful location

Very spacious home with fantastic views of beach and ocean!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley S.

11 Sept 2023

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

Location, Location, Location

You can't beat the location. Out the front door and you're on the beach. Makes it simple to return to the house for a forgotten item, make lunch, grab a drink or use your own restroom. Beautiful wrap around porch provides the perfect setting for morning coffee, relaxing with a good book, hanging with family and a great view of the beach/ocean. Plenty of sleeping space with 6 bedrooms. Note: 2 BRs were bunk beds only so best for kids. Large open kitchen design and a separate large dining room are perfect for meals with family and friends. Beach chairs and towels are plentiful so don't bother to bring your own. There is no AC, but ceiling fans in 4 of the 6 BRs and a ocean breeze were enough to make for a comfortable night's sleep even on the 80 degree days. Five minute walk to local restaurant, coffee shop, ice cream shop and supermarket. The 3 off-street parking spots were a bonus. This is a 100+ year old home so expect period flooring, room layout and furnishings. Overall this is the quintessential beach house. We plan on returning next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nell W.

6 Sept 2023

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

Just what we needed

This house was exactly what we needed for our extended family gathering (ages 1 to 77). My dad had visited there as a child several summers over 60 years ago and he hadn’t been back since, so it was a special week to be there together. The house is over 100 years old and it’s solidly built with little noise transmittance (great for toddlers). There are plenty of bedrooms and the layout was perfect with most the bedrooms upstairs. We really enjoyed sitting on the first and second floor decks. We had one rainy day and watched the storm from the deck and stayed perfectly dry. We really never felt the need to go anywhere but the house and the beach! The beach access can’t be beat and was easy to go back and forth to make lunch etc. Naomi, our host, was extremely welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed. We forgot a thing or two at the house and she was really helpful making sure it got back to us. We had an incredible week and will definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thea H.

13 Aug 2023

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

Perfect vacation/reunion

The house was perfect. A traditional New England beach home--wrap-around porch with rocking chairs, across from the beach, outdoor shower, lots of beach toys and chairs. However, it has all the modern conveniences: dishwasher, washer and dryer. The ceiling fans in the bedroims and kitchen kept us comfortable at night. The owners were responsive and kind when we had questions. We had a wonderful vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

nora z.

9 Jun 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Location Location, but...

This house is just across from the beach in gorgeous Gloucester. It's an amazing location and the porches and views were incredible. The owner, Naomi, was lovely and communicative. Lots of towels and beach chairs there. That said, new and more complete photos of the house need to be posted on the website listing. The photos didn't convey the condition of the house, and they omitted altogether the old kitchen and very old bathrooms. Broken furniture should have been removed or replaced. This house really needs some renovation.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theo W.

28 Aug 2022

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

Wonderful stay by a beautiful beach.

Wonderful house. Loved the location.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don C.

21 Sept 2021

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

September

We had a wonderful time here with friends and family! Lovely weather, lots of time on the beach, and many other things to do in the area. The front porch is amazing! Naomi and Jeff were flexible and gracious hosts. Thank you.

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

11 Jul 2021

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

So convenient to the beach!

Our family of nine, including 3 generations, enjoyed a week of slightly less-than-perfect weather, playing cards and games, watching the surfers, and racing out to the beach between raindrops! We had everything we needed!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jana S.

28 Oct 2020

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

Great fall experience

Jeff & Naomi were great hosts. Jeff resolved a problem, putting our family before his own interests. It was greatly appreciated. Naomi checked in every so often to make sure we were happy. Loved the location of the property & all of the beach equipment provided. Thanks for a great get away!

10/10 Excellent

Barb C.

21 Sept 2020

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

Love the location

Location was the best for early morning walks. Also great for young children, the proximity made it easy to come back, make lunch and return in no time.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

24 Aug 2020

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

Family holiday with friends

Perfect location for a beach holiday. Views from the house are great. The old fashioned house is charming and provided plenty of space for four adults and five children. Other than walk to the shops or town to buy fresh fish/lobster and ice cream we remained in the house or on the beach all week. Great holiday!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Jul 2019

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

A Week at Ine Beach

My family and I have thoroughly enjoyed many stays at One Beach Rd, Gloucester. Our genial hosts, the Stonbergs, always make sure any of our needs are met promptly and cordially. There is no more convenient access to beautiful Good Harbor Beach than via the footbridge and One Beach is the closest access point to that. When not at the beach, sitting on One Beach’s wraparound deck or its second floor porch is so relaxing. Watching sunrise over Thatcher Island from that aerie is perfect. One Beach provides old world charm and perfect access to one of the Northshore’s loveliest beaches Julie from Lynn

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

3 Jul 2019

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

Excellent experience

The owners were genuinly interested in us having a good time. Definitely a positive experience for me and my family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Jane B., Madison, CT

19 Oct 2018

Couldn’t ask for a better location!

I took my 87 yr old mother & her 88 yr old childhood friend away and we stayed in Naomi & Jeff’s beachfront home. The ladies relished their time together, walking on the same beach they played on as children & enjoying hours on the porch. The home was spotlessly clean, very comfortable beds & anything needed is provided. For those with some physical challenges, the bedroom & bath downstairs made all the difference for our needs. Conversely, it’s a great & easy beach house when traveling with kids, for certain. Our host & hostess were always available and gracious ~ highly recommend for a perfect beach stay on gorgeous Good Harbor.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rich S.

5 Jul 2018

Great location and accommodations.

Our family rented this vacation home for the first time. It has a great location and access to Good Harbor Beach. Many amenities were provided - beach chairs-beach toys-BBQ grill--beach towels-and many others. We only brought clothes and food. Lessors were very accommodating. We are looking forward to renting again next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary F., Boston, MA

28 Aug 2017

A fantastic vacation house at Good Harbor beach!

Our families have come back for the last four years to enjoy an awesome vacation conveniently located across from the wonderful Good Harbor beach! We love watching the sunset in the comfortable chairs on the porch with our family. The sunrises are spectacular! The panoramic views of the beach and Thacher Island with the two lighthouses are fabulous. There is plenty of space in the house for the adults to relax and the busyness of our preschoolers at play as well as places to sleep comfortably. It's easy access not only to the beach, but to family activities throughout Gloucester and Rockport. We highly recommend this place to stay! We absolutely loved our stay and look forward to next years vacation once again in this fantastic house.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

16 Aug 2017

Carefree stay in the perfectly situated charming older cottage

You can't get any closer to Good Harbor Beach unless you camp out in the dunes. (Which,of course, isn't possible) than One Beach Rd. Wrap-around ocean-front porch and 2nd floor porch are the perfect spots for watching breathtaking sunrises and moonrises and for hanging out when you're not actually on the beach. Room for the extended family to relax and enjoy the beach, Goucester and Rockport restaurants, and still close enough to get to the office in Boston should the need arise without the hassle of Cape Cod traffic. Large kitchen and separate cozy dining room if you decide to cook or grill. State of the art, conveniently located washer/dryer makes keeping provided beach towels fresh. All linens provided means one less thing you have to transport from home. Six bedrooms fitted with great mattresses and the kids love the 2 rooms with bunkbeds. One Beach Road has become a family favorite. The Stonbergs are affable hosts ready to solve any problems which never seem to pop up. Don't expect oriental rugs and mahogany furniture, but everything you need for a carefree beach vacation is there at One Beach Rd. Gloucester. My family looks forward to our annual visit each year. Comfortable beach house with a spectacular beach at your doorstep. You won't find a more perfect spot to leave the cares of your every day life behind.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Moran B.

11 Sept 2015

Beautiful house on the beach for a perfect vacation

This is the best location for a summer vacation - beautiful, spacious house RIGHT ON the beach. The house is well-equipped with anything you need to make this a fun, easy, relaxing vacation - comfortable beds, great amenities, grill, large kitchen, ice box to take to the beach with you, and many more things. The owners were very welcoming, making sure we have everything we need. There is also a big grocery store just around the corner, to make this location even more attractive. Highly recommended!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary F., Boston, MA

6 Aug 2015

AN AWESOME FAMILY VACATION !!

This is the second year we have rented this house with our grown kids and their families. Both years have been amazing and we look forward to next years vacation at the beach house! Our grand babies are ages four years old and younger and it has helped their parents to be able to keep them on the same nap schedule while a parent relaxes on one of the porches and reads a book or watch other family members just across the street at the beach. Both porches are very relaxing and inviting and watching the sunrise (yes, sometimes we've been up that early) from one of the rocking chairs was a gift in itself! At night the porch has been a place of togetherness while we share each others stories, play cards and relax. The bedrooms are set up perfectly for us with a couple of them having adjoining doors so that we can fit pack n plays comfortably in them. The beds are comfortable and the rooms are clean. We love that we can all fit in the kitchen and eat and also the dining room. This beach house has been a perfect fit for our family, very comfortable and feels like home to us. Good Harbor beach has been a delight!! We love everything it offers; walks along the shore at all hours of the day and into the night, sand castles galore, riding the "lazy river" on our boogie boards, and enjoying watching the kids catch hermit crabs, baby shrimp, and small stripers with their nets before letting them go back to the ocean. It's most amazing while we're enjoying the ocean and all its fun, that when all the beachgoers up and leave, we get to keep on having fun, or just relax and take our time knowing we can come and go as we please. We also fit in our daily walks which we so enjoy because of the beautiful ocean view and breeze off the water. We love walking in and out of the nearby streets just as we do at our own neighborhood. There are playgrounds, restaurants, deli's and bakeries all close by along with an ice-cream stand that we easily walk to that sells Richardson's ice-cream and happens to be one of our favorite creameries! We never worry about groceries because Stop N Shop is right across from the ice-cream stand :) very convenient! It's been very relaxing and yet invigorating to stay so close to the beach. It has definately been a refreshing and restoring vacation for all of us and we walk away with very happy memories of our togetherness!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay F.

25 Jul 2015

Amazing Family Vacation

My husband, two young children (3 & 8 months), and in laws all spent the week in this amazing beachfront house at Good Harbor beach in Gloucester. What a wonderful way to spend time away from hustle of everyday life. We spent our days at the beach and our evenings enjoying each others company on the deck that overlooked the beautiful water and beach scenery. The house easily held our family and was so convenient to the beach and local restaurants. I strongly recommend this property as a vacation spot for families and even a fun group getaway. We can't wait to return next year!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

18 Jul 2015

Paradise!!

My family just returned from a weeks vacation at this spot and it could not have been more perfect! Everyone hated to leave. The location is ideal - right across the street from the footbridge to Good Harbor Beach. If you don't know Good Harbor it is one of the best beaches in New England and this house is in the best location for the beach. We found the house to be very clean and have all the necessities and more as far as a washer and dryer, dishwasher, cookware, dishes, linens, and towels. As an added bonus the owners provide plenty of beach chairs so there was no need to bring any from home. All the beds were made up for us upon arrival which was great. The house is very spacious and there is a beautiful porch downstairs that looks out at the beach and a deck off the second floor with an incredible view of the beach. The beach itself is great for families. The ocean is ideal for swimming and is great for boogie boarding. As an added bonus there is a creek the kids can dig for crabs in at low tide and swim in during high tide. During low tide there is a great island you can walk out to and explore. At night it is fun to watch people surfing or playing volleyball on the beach. There were a few nights the kids were still swimming at 8:00. It was so convenient with kids to be able to walk back across the footbridge to the house if someone needed to use the bathroom or was hungry. It is so close and safe that the older kids could come and go from the house on their own. There is also a beautiful 2 mile walk you can take with breathtaking ocean views up Atlantic Ave. Gloucester has some great restaurants but I would recommend getting take out and enjoying paradise instead! We had plans to explore Salem and Rockport during our week, but nobody wanted to leave the beach! It was a perfect vacation! The owners could not have been more accommodating and even checked in to make sure all our needs were met.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dina S., Wallingford

18 Sept 2012

Fabulous location - GREAT beachy property!

We stayed at this property this year and had a terrific time. The location cannot be beat and the house is a great place to stay with a family. You cannot get any closer to this beautiful beach! Nice, big kitchen, wrap around porches on 1st and second floors. Really a GEM!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

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5 Sept 2012

3 generation family vacation, returning to my family home place.

Good Harbor Beach is my favorite beach bar none. The rental property is as close to the beach as you can get; perfect for vacationing with our 2 preschoolers. The beach house is a typical old Victorian "cottage". The beds were made up with clean linens and there were plenty of towels, floors were swept. However, routine maintainence was very poor. The windows and ceiling fans were filthy' Screens were torn in many windows. The kitchen cupboards have strong mildew or mold odor. The beds were comfortable with one strange exception. One of the bunk beds had a box spring for the top mattress and the bottom bunk had a mattresss and box spring! Even our 11 yr. old could not sit up in bed. We got a blow-up bed - problem solved. On the really not good down side to the great location, the footbridge is a hang out for teens, and we had a very anxious night with a drunken brawl right outside our windows. It was really bad. We expressed concerns to the owners and they said there had been no incidents of that kind in 20 years. They said we should have called police, but there are only 2 police cars in all of Gloucester. The next evening there were 3 police cars and dogs patroling the area. Anyway, be aware that 2 am is always a busy time for kids, some nights are louder than others. And the traffic on the road is constant and loud starting at 6 am. The owner is extremely protective of the parking area, meaning, although there are 5 spaces, you may only use 3, even if it is your sister come to visit for the afternoon. Extra parking may be had at the munincipal lot for free downtown, or on the street downtown for $5 a day (purchase new ticket by 8 am). Either way it is a half hour drive in each direction. But you probably need milk at the supermarket anyway. The whale watch was great. We walked to Salt Island many times. Loved Beauport Mansion and Hammond's Castle. Loved the 7 Lighthouse/Annisquam River boat tour. The schooner sail was breath taking. Too many mosquitos to enjoy Dogtown Common or Stagefort Park. Great entertainment and food at the Dog Bar on Rogers street. We ate a lot of great food; the only bad meal was at the Cape Ann Brewery - all 10 of us agree. Everyone had a great time and we are looking at Wingaersheik Beach for next year. The owner at 1 Beach Road was unnecessarily rude and that spoiled it for me.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

josephine serio

12 Mar 2010

Stayed at the house with ...

Stayed at the house with our children and grandchildren.Home is ideally set up, clean and caual for the beach experience. The location is outstanding especially if you have children.Gave the grandchildren a choice between DisneyWorld or back to the beach and every one voted for the beach!!!

About the host

Hosted by Naomi Stonberg

We raised our three grown up daughters at Good Harbor Beach. Now, our grandchildren come. It is an anchor for our family.

Why they chose this property

We have lived next door since 1981. Now, we live there full time, and feel as though we are on vacation every day. The beach is beautiful 365 days a year.

What makes this property unique

The beach views are unbelievable. Sip coffee on the porch and watch your children play in the creek or relax on the 2nd floor veranda and enjoy the incredible panoramic view. You can sit there for hours. We have traveled all over the world and have never found a beach like Good Harbor!

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