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Lovely 'The Buoys Cottage' on Annisquam River!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10074 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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Gloucester, MA
  • Place, Stage Fort Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Pavilion Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Half Moon Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

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About this property

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

Lovely 'The Buoys Cottage' on Annisquam River!

Walkable Location | Riverside Outdoor Hangout | Eat-In Kitchen

Less than 1/2 mile from beaches, parks, and Gloucester favorites, ‘The Buoys Cottage’ makes it easy to enjoy the best of the coast. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath vacation rental sits along the tidal marsh of the Annisquam River, providing stunning scenery and a private riverfront backyard. Picnic at Stage Fort Park, book a whale-watching tour, or spend the day exploring downtown Gloucester. Slow down and soak in New England’s coastline!

-- THE PROPERTY --

C0233381070

INDOOR LIVING
- HD TV w/ DirecTV service
- Dining area
- Board games
- Washer/dryer
- Large window A/C unit

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Riverfront yard on tidal marsh
- Seating, picnic table
- Gas grill

KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher
- Microwave, toaster
- Keurig coffee maker (bring your own coffee)

ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story home, 2 steps to enter

PARKING
- Driveway (2 vehicles)
- Free street parking (first-come, first-served)

-- THE LOCATION --

- Stunning riverfront cottage located on the tidal marsh of the Annisquam River
- 1/2 mile to Stage Fort Park & Half Moon Beach
- 2 miles to downtown Gloucester attractions & museums
- 4 miles to Rockport
-3.5 miles to Good Harbor Beach
-5 miles to Wingaersheek Beach

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $75 fee (+ fees & taxes, max 2 pets)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Stage Fort Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. The vacation home offers a kitchen and a TV.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and TV
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 11 minutes by car from Good Harbor Beach and 14 minutes from Wingaersheek Beach
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving 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

  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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

  • No pets allowed

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 professional host. 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
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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Lovely 'The Buoys Cottage' on Annisquam River! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Darlene

Cozy cottage

This was our 2nd year staying at this quaint house. Quiet street with great views of the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANIE S.

Great!

The house was clean and nice. Great location. Beautiful view. Overall we were very happy with the cottage for our vacation!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene E.

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

Gloucester cottage

My sisters and friends really enjoyed our stay in Gloucester. The property and river view were amazing. Already looking to book again next year!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

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

Great house

The house was very clean and comfortable. Location was good too. We would stay there again. Recommend this house.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra N.

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

Great place

This was a perfect space for us. The cottage was well appointed with everything we needed and very convenient to many attractions in Gloucester. The off street parking was definitely a plus. We ate outdoors whenever possible, relaxed in the chairs overlooking the river and had a wonderful show of white and blue herons one morning. We would choose this place again when traveling to Gloucester.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

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

Review

The stay was great! One concern I had was the locking mechanisms on the kitchen door and French doors. It took us a little while to figure out how to lock the kitchen door, but the French glass door would not lock for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd L.

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

Perfect Fishing Trip Place to Stay

We fished out of Cape Ann Marina and the house is less than one minute away. Clean and quiet in a perfect location. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

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

Very convenient to downtown Gloucester

This location turned out to be the best location for us, we were here for our son’s wedding at the Hammond Castle with the wedding rehearsal dinner at the Castle Manor Inn, which is a block away. The house was clean and roomy enough for the 5 of us that stayed. We had some family and friends over after the rehearsal dinner and the wedding and it was perfect because some of the people were staying at the Castle Manor Inn. Gordon was very good to answer questions and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

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

Perfect for our needs!

The cottage was very clean and nicely kept, provided everything we needed, and was extremely quiet and private. Loved sitting out by the river!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kate

Perfect

Perfect stay for a small family!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wadja G.

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

Comfortable!

I would consider renting it again., but different week. I wish the price was little less. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Vacationing in Gloucester

I needed to call the 24/7 line for the code to get in before we left, as I did not have one. The woman I spoke to was delightful and saved the day! The house is spacious. The kitchen is fully furnished with dishes, glasses and cook wear and has a nice Keurig! It has an eat in table and sliders over looking the backyard and marsh with really comfy adarondack chairs. It was tranquel! There was a massive thunderstorm storm and was quite the sight from the sliders. The view it offers is the bay with boats, the marsh with so many birds and in the distance was the train track. You could feel the train rumble and hear the engine then could watch the entire train pass by. There are 3 bedrooms! Plenty enough for the family. They provide a great sitting area in the living room with a huge table to play games at or enjoy dinner while watching TV which we never do! The house is hardwood throughout so no carpeting for those with severe allergies and leather sofas instead of upholstered. This is actually what made me pick the house as my daughter's fiancee has life threatening allergies to dust mites. There is a window AC in the living room and fans are provided in each room. The only thing we wished we had was more pillows so bring extra if you sleep with more than 1. It is close to town and so many activities! We had a great week and would go back! 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I loved the view of the Annisquam River both at low tide and high tide. It was a nice calming retreat for me.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Great place!

The house is clean and nice, but it's the view that's fantastic. We could sit and watch the birds, the boats, and the marsh grasses for hours. Gordon is friendly and very responsive. We really enjoyed our stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Beautiful property

Beautiful property right on the marsh - so fun watching the egrets and herons and going to the beautiful Gloucester beaches. Great getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

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

We walked in and started our fun. Great memories were made there!

The home was perfectly clean and comfortable. It had everything we needed. The yard was perfect for spending lots of time outside and the view was serene. It was close to dining, ice cream, boating and Dunkin. All within walking distance. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas K.

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

Clean and comfortable

The house was very clean when we arrived. Had everything we needed from towels to kitchen necessities. Great view and location to the beach. Only negative for us was that we could not bring our dog. Otherwise it was perfect.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen A.

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

Perfect cottage

The Blue Heron Cottage was perfect for our family beach vacation. Close to beaches, towns, and parks. Clean and cozy. Gordon was very responsive and easy to talk to. Would definitely come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terence W.

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

Relaxing Stay

The house is in impeccable condition. The view is not done justice by the photos, it is spectacular. Nice quiet place, but conveniently located. I would be disappointed if this place is not available on my next trip to Gloucester.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd L.

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

Perfect

The house was very clean and in the perfect location. Cape Ann Marina is less than a minute away. We liked the property so much we booked for next year before checking out.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

great

Loved the cottage and it had everything we needed. You could watch the boats leaving in the morning and watch them come back at night. Swans were seen in the distance and could see all the boats at the marina. Was very close to everything we wanted to see.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla P.

Perfectly Ideal

From beginning to end, I couldn't have imagined how amazing this house would be. We originally, accidentally, booked for the wrong weekend and were able to change it for Fiesta weekend in less than a minute once we realized (months later). Gordon allowed us to check in early, as we were trying to beat rush hour traffic coming from Boston. The house was immaculate, perfect accommodations. Gordon even took time out of his busy day to bring us a brand new gas tank for the grill. The location is ideal, 15 minutes ride to Wingaersheek. Less than 5 minutes walking to the Causeway & Mile Marker. We even walked back from Fiesta (downtown) one night (about 30 minute walk). The yard is beautiful, we were able to host a few friends for a grilled dinner after the beach one day, there is SO MUCH SPACE! Perfect for morning coffees (or mimosas). My mother made me promise we will rent this house every year, and for longer next time, so I will see you next Fiesta! Thank you again. Added perk is we met his lovely wife and just so happens she is originally from my same area of Boston, down to the same parish! P.S. I secretly want to leave a bad review to deter renters because I'm afraid this gem will always be fully booked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

Cute home with amazing views!

We booked this home to be near our son and his family. The house was newly painted and very clean. The backyard is a great gathering place with fantastic views. Dishwasher, washer and dryer came in very handy. If you are visiting Gloucester, I recommend this property for you lodging choice.
Archival

8/10 Good

Catie M.

Ideal and Quiet Location

I was fortunate to book this property on very short notice. It was better than the pictures portray. The rooms are clean and well furnished, and the layout of the house is open and breezy. But the true gem is the view over the marsh and river, and the backyard. It feels like an oasis. The owner was very responsive and friendly. I highly recommend this property. Nothing too fancy but everything you need for a visit to a truly wonderful area, and you're minutes from the city and amenities, but in your own quiet spot.
Archival

8/10 Good

Susan B.

Perfect for a family week together!

We had a wonderful time! Although the temperatures were unbearable some days, we thoroughly enjoyed the house and yard! The beaches are about a 12 minute drive away, not walkable. There was a lot of construction going on, so we visited Stage Fort Park, Half Moon Beach, where my daughter and son-in-law got married last year! Beautiful views! Rockport is not far and a great little town for shopping! We even rented a boat for the day and went fishing and hung in the water at Wingearsheek beach. All beaches have a parking fee, so be mindful of that before you load up the car. I would definitely rent this home again!