Title: Helena House: Close to Plum Cove Beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=44370093&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Helena House: Close to Plum Cove Beach ## Photo gallery for Helena House: Close to Plum Cove Beach ![Dining - Helena House: Close to Plum Cove Beach (Gloucester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44380000/44370100/44370093/106c4972.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Helena House: Close to Plum Cove Beach (Gloucester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44380000/44370100/44370093/de5476fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Helena House: Close to Plum Cove Beach (Gloucester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44380000/44370100/44370093/2596f3de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Helena House: Close to Plum Cove Beach (Gloucester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44380000/44370100/44370093/5a59500a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets - Helena House: Close to Plum Cove Beach (Gloucester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44380000/44370100/44370093/e708c8f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Helena House, a charming Queen Anne-style home in Gloucester's Bay View neighborhood, offers peekaboo views of Ipswich Bay from the second floor deck. Relax in the sunny and comfortable living room or unwind on the slate patio with an outdoor shower amidst lush greenery. ## Reviews 8.2 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathrooms1717 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Helena House: Close to Plum Cove Beach Situated on a knoll in Gloucester's Bay View neighborhood, Helena House offers peekaboo views of Ipswich Bay from the second floor bedroom with deck. Decorated with a European sensibility, the home is sunny, comfortable and cheerful, with hardwood floors throughout. A Queen Anne-style house, you can access the second floor via a front staircase that leads from the living room or from the back staircase via the kitchen. The bedrooms upstairs have AC units for comfort and the separated WC and shower areas provide flexibility. A lush and private back yard gives you a feeling of being away from it all. Spend your summer vacation relaxing, discovering local fauna such as hermit crabs, and swimming to your hearts content. A short walk takes you to Hodgkins Cove where you can swim and enjoy the scenery or walk to many fishing spots and quarries for swimming. The picturesque neighborhood beach of Plum Cove is 6/10 of a mile, and a bit farther is the sweet little village of Lanesville. Annisquam and Rockport are a short drive away, making this home a convenient and comfortable Cape Ann getaway. GROUND FLOOR Living Room: A sunny room with a bay window, a stylish modern sectional sofa and a flat-screen TV. Kitchen: The sunny eat-in kitchen has plenty of storage, a gas range, and a full-size front loading washer and dryer. Dining Room: Formal dining room seats up to 8. Bathroom 1: A half-bath off the kitchen. Den: The den (just off the dining and living areas) offers a comfy double futon if extra sleeping space is needed. SECOND FLOOR Bedroom 1: This bedroom has sliders to a deck from which you can glimpse the ocean, as well as a California king bed. Bedroom 2: A sunny room with twin beds. Bedroom 3: A corner room with twin beds and trundles for optional sleeping arrangements. Bathroom 2: The European-styled bathroom has a walk-in shower and double vanity. The toilet (and another sink) are separate and located down the hall. EXTERIOR Outside you'll find a slate patio, hot & cold outdoor shower, and a verdant backyard. PARKING There is parking for 2 cars tandem in the driveway and additional parking on the street. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number C0168421070 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Helena House European flair close to Plum Cove Beach. 29 ## About the area Located in Gloucester, this holiday home is near the beach. Cape Ann Museum and Sargent House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Dogtown and Fishermen's Memorial Monument. Maritime Gloucester and Schooner Adventure are also worth visiting. [Visit our Gloucester travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gloucester.dx8008) [View more Holiday homes in Gloucester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gloucester-Private-Holiday-Homes.d8008-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.66596%2C-70.66700&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=o48kiVw5TPtcfdMjfQzaMfGrT1o=) Gloucester, MA ### What's nearby - ![Good Harbor Beach featuring a sunset, a sandy beach and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532667409/fda0f2a2-9a66-4e87-a0d4-6552f49b1eaf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Good Harbor Beach 10 min drive \- 7.8 miles - ![Halibut Point State Park and grainy quarry aerial view panorama and the coast aerial view in town of Rockport, Massachusetts MA, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000463815/181cd4a8-d2e6-4385-8f1e-08a24a2dba8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cape Ann 11 min drive \- 7.8 miles - ![Wingaersheek Beach which includes rugged coastline and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532667334/0c8189b9-5f38-4470-ad61-7601a805af27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Wingaersheek Beach 15 min drive \- 8.6 miles - ![Boston Common which includes a skyscraper, landscape views and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507377/07fb4e8e-e473-4766-bc75-7dd4f742d04f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Boston Common 51 min drive \- 42.6 miles - Plum Cove Beach 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles ### Getting around - West Gloucester Station 10 min drive - Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) 24 min drive ### Restaurants - Starbucks 8 min drive - Common Crow Natural Market 9 min drive - Brothers Brew 9 min drive - Talise 3 min drive - Chipotle Mexican Grill 8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Helena House: Close to Plum Cove Beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Helena House: Close to Plum Cove Beach? ### What time is check-in at Helena House: Close to Plum Cove Beach? ### What time is check-out at Helena House: Close to Plum Cove Beach? ### Where is Helena House: Close to Plum Cove Beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Helena House: Close to Plum Cove Beach Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret W. 12 Aug 2021 #### A perfect space for our weekend getaway Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a lovely home and we had a wonderful time staying here. Atlantic Vacation Homes was incredibly helpful and responsive, from going over to turn on a light for us (even though we requested it late on the day we were arriving) to delivering a fresh set of linens after a coffee spill. Make sure you catch a sunset at Plum Cove Beach while you're there. More information about takeout options would be great and do double-check that the air conditioning filters are clean. ##### Margaret W. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 10 Sept 2013 #### 7/7/12 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: Some window AC units would be a great addition to house. Manager responded on 7/27/2012: We always appreciate customer feedback and suggestions! We relayed this information to the owner, who has installed a/c units. Thanks for the support! We hope you enjoyed your stay, and hope you decide to return to our beautiful Cape! This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Bradley S. 1 Oct 2021 #### Helena House Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: If you like to get away for some peace and quiet, but still be within a 5-10 minute drive of the rest of the world, then this is the place. Short walk to two beautiful coves and beautiful views. Sleeps seven comfortably. Good for big families. Plenty of off street parking. Clean and well kept. Windows were a bit of a chore to open, but were functional. Only one issue during our stay - plugged shower drain, but a call to the manager and it was fixed within 1-hour while we were out to dinner. ##### Bradley S. ### 8/10 Good #### Dawn P. 10 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Trip to Salem for fall festivities House was great, location easy only problem is the showered doesn’t drain. ##### Dawn P. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katlyn K. 5 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family vacation Perfect rental for a short weekend trip with the family ##### Katlyn K. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judy D. 2 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Xmas redo with the family We booked this home because we were not able to be together on Christmas because of covid travel causing delays. We were able to celebrate Christmas and New Years together. The house was perfectly set up with everything we needed. We were able to cook fabulous pasta feast, played board games at the table and everyone had a room to sleep with extra pillows and blankets. The master bedroom balcony was nice even though it was not sumner - you can see the ocean. It’s was so great that wee were able to have the family Dogs (2) with us too. The back yard was great for a quick trip outside(bring your dogs poop bags) and there even is an ideal walk around the cemetery. The nice 1/4 bath outside the master was ideal and the heated floors in up stairs bathrooms was a nice surprise. ##### Judy D. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Nina R. 31 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Property exceeded our expectations The property was perfect for our group of 6 adults. The kitchen was well appointed. Plenty of everything. We really enjoyed our stay. Only 2.5 miles from restaurants and other attractions in Gloucester. Would definitely recommend. ##### Nina R. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### A guest from Oakland, NOTAVAIL 4 Oct 2021 #### Review Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Excellent. Easy to get in, clean, well kept and convenient. ##### A guest from Oakland, NOTAVAIL This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Veronica C. 8 Sept 2021 #### Fabulous 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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We absolutely loved it. Gorgeous. Plenty of room. Would definitely go back. ##### Veronica C. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Lucy K. 7 Jul 2021 #### Lovely, quirky Gloucester home Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a terrific stay at the Helena House. It’s an older colonial with some recent renovations—the kitchen is dated but well-equipped with a newer gas stove and washer/dryer. The dining room has a large table with seating for six-plus. There was a great little sitting room/office and a comfortable living room with a great sectional/chaise. Very useful that TV was a smart TV. Upstairs, the master bedroom is spacious and comfortable with a fun balcony. Other two bedrooms are bare bones with two somewhat comfortable twin beds each. The bathroom has been updated but quirky; shower and double sink are in one space and a powder room with the toilet and small sink are in a separate room down the hall. Unusual but we made it work. There’s also a great outside shower for warm/hot days. The only downside is the house does not have central AC. There are several window units including one small one for the entire first floor which struggled to pump out enough cold air on the 90 degree days when we were there. ##### Lucy K. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 4/10 Poor #### matt g. 13 Aug 2020 #### A bit of a slum Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property is in rough shape and is not great for smaller kids. The vinyl trim in the kitchen is falling apart and partially held together with duct tape. There's poorly done patchwork in areas with slabs of drywall shoddily screwed in and falling off the wall. ##### matt g. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 4/10 Poor #### Adriana C. 10 Jul 2017 #### Helena House Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: N A ##### Adriana C. ---