Title: Walk to the ocean, very private. Secluded, woodsy location. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Walk to the ocean, very private. Secluded, woodsy location. ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82310000/82308000/82307942/a71e1546.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82310000/82308000/82307942/aa2e79ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82310000/82308000/82307942/ca968b30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82310000/82308000/82307942/da87123a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82310000/82308000/82307942/717c7a11.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Tucked away near the ocean, this cozy studio offers a serene retreat. With a babbling brook running through the property and remnants of an old granite road, you'll feel connected to nature's beauty. Take a 20-minute walk to explore the nearby state park or simply unwind amidst wildlife like great blue herons. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Walk to the ocean, very private. Secluded, woodsy location. We are a cozy studio in a unique setting. There is a babbling brook that runs through the property to the ocean. This was a granite-quarrying site many years ago, and the property retains the remnants of a granite road used by ox carts to move granite blocks to the schooners. There is wild life on occasion, we recently had a great blue heron for several days. State park on the ocean is a 20 min walk. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Boat - Golf - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycle parking - Composting - Comprehensive recycling policy - Garden - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local artist showcase - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules 2 day minimum stay ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know 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 Long-term renters welcome 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 and a first aid kit 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 C0331691070 ## About the area ![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%7C42.67939%2C-70.64256&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ruPk2ojOrNyaTpWGEaDJqHLCuNE=) Gloucester, MA #### What's nearby - Halibut Point State Park - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles - Shalin Liu Performance Center - 10 min drive - 4.9 miles - Cape Ann - 12 min drive - 6.0 miles - Good Harbor Beach - 15 min drive - 8.0 miles - Wingaersheek Beach - 19 min drive - 10.0 miles #### Getting around - Rockport Station - 12 min drive - Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 34 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Common Crow Natural Market - ‬10 min drive - ‪Long Beach Dairy Maid - ‬13 min drive - ‪Talise - ‬8 min drive - ‪Brothers Brew - ‬8 min drive - ‪Bean & Leaf Cafe - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Walk to the ocean, very private. Secluded, woodsy location. pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### What time is check-in at Walk to the ocean, very private. Secluded, woodsy location. ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Walk to the ocean, very private. Secluded, woodsy location. ? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Walk to the ocean, very private. Secluded, woodsy location. located? > Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Halibut Point State Park, Plum Cove Beach and Halibut Point Reservation. Paper House and Granite Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Walk to the ocean, very private. Secluded, woodsy location. Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional 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) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 26 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6/10 Okay #### Donna H. 28 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Was basic comfortable. Beautiful grounds Beautiful grounds. Lovely area. Enjoyed Exploring Glouster ##### Donna H. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy R. 3 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good place for peace and quiet Beautiful ##### Amy R. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### william f. 9 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Place Kids and I loved Gloucester and Cape Anne. Beautiful yard with firepot ##### william f. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Juli K. 12 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute! Despite the downpour, Phil was outside with a flashlight to greet us when we arrived. Beautiful property and adorable accommodations! Definitely will stay again! ##### Juli K. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stew D. 10 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Clean and cozy studio. Was working in the area for a few days and was a relaxing place to come back to in the evening. ##### Stew D. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa T. 7 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful getaway Beautiful, peaceful, wooded getaway in a part of Gloucester with which we were previously unfamiliar. ##### Lisa T. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jordan C. 7 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely setting Lovely and peaceful ##### Jordan C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexis/Anthony Q. Q. 16 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home, wish we stayed longer! This was my happy place for the weekend. We attended a wedding in Gloucester and had the best place to stay! Thank you! ##### Alexis/Anthony Q. Q. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan P. 6 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stony Brook Very comfortable and private. Perfect stay for a visit to our daughter and SIL in Beverly. Hope to be back in Spring ##### Susan P. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mariah J. 20 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Phil was very kind and accommating with us when our babysitting fell through and had to bring our 2 year old daughter along. Very responsive to questions and messages I sent him. Thanks for the great stay Phil! ##### Mariah J. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie M. 14 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pleasant and private My host was hospitable and helpful. The entire area, including the town, is pleasant and welcoming. The ocean is probably within walking distance for guests who are not encumbered by physical constraints. I really enjoyed the spots by the brook. The property has wonderful potential, and host seems committed to necessary upgrades to better accommodate colder temperatures. I would consider staying there again. ##### Melanie M. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samuel T. 14 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice little studio Very nice place. Picturesque outside. Clean inside. Phil was very nice. ##### Samuel T. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bonnie M. 13 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful and pretty Cozy, wooded location. Quiet . Sitting area outside patio door. Just great! ##### Bonnie M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa M. 7 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magical What a magical nature retreat. Just what we needed. Phil went out of his way to make our stay extraordinary. We will be back, Lisa and Holly ##### Lisa M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim R. 18 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet & Calm Woke up drinking coffee to baby deer greeting us outside. Hiked around Mass & NH for the weekend. Was a great spot to rest. ##### Tim R. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick G. 2 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Salem trip Great area. Secluded. Suggest that you have your own vehicle for getting around. Phil was a great host. Helped us with all our needs. ##### Nick G. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Indira R. 17 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Amazing ##### Indira R. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica H. 8 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy Stay Beautiful, cozy stay near the ocean. Beautiful views a short walk away. Because of the weather we didn't get to use much of the outdoor space, but several nice chairs outside. Felt pretty private, separate entrance from rest of house. The grill was a nice touch, but nowhere to sit and eat inside (other than the bed) so we didn't get a chance to cook. Thanks for the lovely stay! ##### Jessica H. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sabra N. 21 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Gem in Gloucester Phil was an amazing host! Met us when we arrived and showed us around his beautiful property. Having a grill and a firepit were amazing for us. Phil told us a bit of history of the property and surrounding area and even about a "secret" ocean spot! We were close to everything we wanted to see and more! Definitely a favorite for us! Thanks for everything Phil!! ##### Sabra N. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### James C. 23 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication Disliked: Location, listing accuracy #### Not for a Big Guy The room was clean and Philipp was very helpful,but if your a Big Guy like me the bathroom was extremely small ##### James C. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan P. 21 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming Cute little studio appt with separate entrance on lovely property near Gloucester and Rockport area. Comfortable bed, tiny but functional bathroom with great shower. Second stay and hopefully we’ll be back again ##### Susan P. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 27 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jaci C. 26 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magical retreat I loved staying in this simple little efficiency. This part of Massachusetts is truly a hidden gem. Philip was very welcoming and gracious. The property was beautiful (I saw a bunny, chipmunks, a deer) and the space was comfortable. I highly recommend this place. ##### Jaci C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mikenna K. 3 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Property Phil, the host, met us when we arrived to make sure we found the place before it is more secluded. The property was gorgeous and peaceful. My husband and I sat outside each morning of our stay and drank our coffee together. Good location too. Downtown Rockport is a short drive. Hammond Castle and downtown Salem aren’t too far either. ##### Mikenna K. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tina M. 19 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place, great peaceful location! This was such a cute place! Nice quiet location! Walking distance to a cute little beach. Phil was very nice and had some great recommendations of things to see in the area. I would love to go back a stay again!! ##### Tina M. 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