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Charming Retreat

Apartment in Gloucester with kitchen and patio

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Find your beach retreat in this cozy apartment, nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac neighborhood just 1/2 mile from the shore. With two bedrooms, a fully fenced yard and shared laundry facilities available, you can unwind with ease.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 481 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Retreat

Ideal for up to four people, this apartment is located on the first floor of a two-unit building. It has two bedrooms, one full bathroom, a living room and a kitchen with a dinning table. It has a nice fully fenced yard and two parking spaces in front of the house. It is fully furnished and includes all utilities, wi-fi and laundry. Located in a cute cul-de-sac from a quiet neighborhood, just 1/2 mile from the beach and 50 minute drive to Boston. There is a central heat system for the winter and window a/c units for the summer. The laundry is shared and is located in the basement. FYI there is another apartment upstairs and it is occupied by other tenants and there may be some ambient noise that travel through the walls and ceiling (both ways).

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 875 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No commercial activity; no crypto mining/web host; no equipment; no commercial video/photo; no commercial/bulk cooking; no therapy sessions/treatment
No pets allowed ($250 cleaning fee). No candles/open flame objects. No smoking ($250 cleaning fee). No illegal substances use or possession.
Don't bring your own linens. Do not rearrange furniture. Children not allowed in basement. Quiet time 9pm-7am. Do not obstruct/adjust exterior cameras

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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 C0472011070

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
MA, Gloucester

What's nearby

  • Good Harbor Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Rocky Neck Art Colony - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cape Ann Museum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Niles Beach - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Maritime Gloucester - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Gloucester Station - 9 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seaport Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Source Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crow's Nest - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Retreat located?

Located in East Gloucester, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Massachusetts Bay and The Gorton Theatre. Good Harbor Beach and Rocky Neck Art Colony are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Charming Retreat Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice little home.

Nice place to stay, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was comfortable and very well appointed with everything we needed! It was super clean with easy parking! Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was clean and well maintained - with many thoughtful touches by the host. We liked that we could walk to the harbor and coffee shops on one side and to Good Harbor Beach on the other.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Eric E.

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

Great location

Wonderful location, adequate, a little over priced, and small bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clarisa D.

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

Great place

Perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

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

Great stay

We had an excellent stay at Sergio’s home. The home is easily accessible and in a great location. Easy check in and checkout and parking right in front. Would definitely stay again; Sergio was an excellent host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin O.

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

Beautiful and Cozy

Beautiful little apartment that was perfect for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

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

Boyfriends birthday weekend

Lovely accommodations, centrally located and easy short drives to great restaurants and shopping. Apartment is bright and sunny, perfect for two or more. Great communication from the host. Definitely recommend and will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

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

Gloucester stay

The apartment is spotless and was obviously updated not too long ago. Walkable to the best Gloucester beach. The hosts were very responsive and helpful. All in all, a great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Great stay

The apartment was very nice, clean and a good location. There was an odor in the front room that we couldn't figure out. It reminded me of a wet dog smell. Other than that, everything was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin S.

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

Nice Place

Sergio was very responsive and provided all the necessary information before it was needed. Check out requirements were as simple as simple gets. We ate out exclusively during our stay, but note that the kitchen accessories and utensils are basic. Also, be sure to bring your own games, if desired.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liberty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice little place! Good size kitchen, comfy beds, lots of pillows and towels. Quiet shady streets. Walk abt 15 min to good harbor bridge or bass rocks or stop and shop.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024