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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 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms160 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

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 transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,717 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Pets

Pets 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

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
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
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

About the neighborhood

Located in Gloucester, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Good Harbor Beach and Wingaersheek Beach. Maritime Gloucester and Schooner Adventure are also worth visiting. Visit our Gloucester travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Maritime Gloucester
    Maritime Gloucester
    11 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Good Harbor Beach
    Good Harbor Beach
    13 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Halibut Point State Park and grainy quarry aerial view panorama and the coast aerial view in town of Rockport, Massachusetts MA, USA.
    Cape Ann
    15 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Wingaersheek Beach
    Wingaersheek Beach
    17 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Plum Cove Beach
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

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
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    8 min drive
  • Salt Water Grille
    6 min drive
  • Talise
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Helena House: Close to Plum Cove Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Helena House: Close to Plum Cove Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Helena House: Close to Plum Cove Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Helena House: Close to Plum Cove Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Plum Cove Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Halibut Point Reservation and Paper House. Dogtown and Halibut Point State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Helena House: Close to Plum Cove Beach Reviews

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Very Good

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

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.
Archival

8/10 Good

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!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Bradley S.

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.
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn P.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katlyn K.

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

Great family vacation

Perfect rental for a short weekend trip with the family
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy D.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Nina R.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Oakland, NOTAVAIL

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Veronica C.

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.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lucy K.

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.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

matt g.

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.
Archival

4/10 Poor

Adriana C.

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