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Explore 430 holiday rentals in Gloucester

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Gloucester holiday rentals start at €51 per night before taxes and fees

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430 of Gloucester holiday rentals include wifi access

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4.9 Average rating
Gloucester stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.9 out of 5!
Top-rated family-friendly rentals in Gloucester
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Annisquam Village Bunny Cottage
This beautiful Annisquam Village cottage was renovated to the highest level of quality by two artist's. Located just 5 minutes from Lighthouse Beach, Cambridge Beach and Talise Restaurant. Bunny Cottage has beautiful gardens, is surrounded by water on 3 sides, and has peek-a-boo views of Wingaersheek Beach from the bedroom window. The house is charming, with top notch amenities, like, heated floors, air conditioning (indoor/outdoor living). Mass Dept. of Revenue Certificate Number: #C0022781070

4 Bed Water View w/ Parking
Your family and friends will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located home. Steps to the Ocean and walk into historic Bearskin Neck. Enjoy panoramic coastal views from the family room, kitchen and master bedroom. Deck space to enjoy outdoor dining, glass of wine, or a morning cup of coffee. Everything to do in Rockport is a short walk from this downtown home. Restaurants and coffee shops, Art Galleries, shopping and the town beaches are steps away. Parking spots included.
Wonderful Rocky Neck home on Gloucester harbor
2 Bedroom with Loft, 1 Bathroom fully furnished Home on Gloucester harbor. Dead end street with 3 off street parking spots. Restaurants, local art gallery's, the beach all just a short walk away. Wake up with the sweet smell of ocean air and the sound of seagulls calling. Enjoy your breakfast with a million dollar view on the 4 season porch with 8 sliding windows overlooking the harbor. You could spend hours watching the boats go by as you read a good book with your fur baby on your lap.

Charming Toe-Hold, A Short Walk to Town and Beach
Toe-Hold is a wonderful year-round 1846 home with plenty of rooms, reading nooks and quiet spaces for family and friends of all backgrounds to eat and play together. The gorgeous beaches and picturesque downtown, great restaurants, art galleries and shops for the whole family, are within 10-15 minute walk. Rockport is one of the oldest art colonies in the US, and home to generations of fishermen. Day trips by car or train to Boston and other beautiful historic towns.

Sea Vagabond - Watch the waves, stroll to the sand
"The Sea Vagabond House is an expanded 1932 summer cottage, with spectacular views of the ocean waves, with the tidal Saratoga Creek offering a mesmerizing and changing scenes from inside and outside this charming vacation home. The home sleeps eight comfortably in beds. Each level offers a full bathroom with a bathtub/shower. There are plenty of bath towels and beach towels for each guest. "Comfortable, clean and close to the beach, we will return."

3BR Oceanfront Condo with decks
Have fun with the whole family at our stylish oceanfront condo. Capture exquisite sunrises and sunsets off of the decks overlooking the ocean. Spend time in the spacious arcade/game room with family and friends or listen to some smooth beats using our retro record player. Walk to downtown Gloucester where you will find a number of restaurants and bars or alternatively walk to exquisite beaches or parks all available steps from your front door.

The Solar Powered Dogtown Cabin at Applecart Farm
Beautiful hand built very private cabin with master bedroom and large loft located deep in the woods of Cape Ann. Walking distance to down town Rockport and waterfront. Friendly miniature horses just 200 feet away that children love to visit. Applecart Farm is happy to have guests of diverse backgrounds and interests. Pets are allowed only with advanced request to ensure safety of guest and residents pets. NEM 1450 plug for EV charging.

Ocean views! Welcome to Sea Breeze! Winter rates!
Sea Breeze offers a spacious, newly renovated, 4 bedroom escape, that smiles down upon Good Harbor beach. Take in the refreshing salt air breezes while enjoying the solitude of being situated at the end of a quiet cul de sac. A short 3-5 minute drive gets you into the Good Harbor parking lot or take a 20 minute walk instead. Close-by downtown Gloucester is teeming with spectacular restaurants and activities for the whole family.

Sunny & private cottage in Lanesville Village
Sunny private 2 bedroom cottage with large garden, deck,and great Lanesville location near the ocean. Living room with large flat screen smart TV with Roku, fast internet, and lounge with pull out couch and pocket door for privacy. Now with mini-split A/C throughout and new windows in the bedrooms! Dogs under 55 lbs allowed (no more than 2 ) no cats. Yard is not fenced in.

Long Beach Suites: Steps Away From Surf!
Recently built, Long Beach Suites is ready to welcome you this summer. With peaks of Long Beach, come stay in one of our two bedroom apartment suites. Expertly built with summer visitors in mind. Long Beach Suites is just steps away from Long Beach in Rockport and only ten minutes to Good Harbor. You will be staying one of four similar apartments, photos may not be of exact unit.

Prime location to Beauport Hotel & Beach, Glo Apt
Located in the heart of historic Gloucester this two bedroom, fully furnished apartment is a 5 minute walk to the Beauport Hotel, beach, museums, shops, restaurants, train , boat shuttle, the famous "Man at the Wheel" Statue and much more. Dunkin Donuts and a mini mart on the same street. Please inquire about transportation options. Best Location on the island!

Boulevard Retreat
Bright, spacious, and sparkling clean apartment with water views. Accessible by train, step out the door of this seaside apartment to walk the harbor side boulevard. Explore Stage Fort Park, beaches, and the historical downtown. Situated in a vibrant neighborhood smack in the middle of festivals, music, art, or contemplative spots for beach combing.
Popular amenities for Gloucester family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Historic Carriage House | Dog Friendly | Hot Tub

Nana-tucket Inn

Winery Farmhouse w/ Private Hot Tub & Wine Tasting

Sanctum by the Lake

Close to Beaches, Portsmouth, Shopping + Hot Tub

Little Lake House, the Bungalow

Lakeside apartment, patio, hot tub, outside shower

Oceanfront Pool. Close to Boston. Free Parking.
Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

3 Bedroom Apartment with parking on Bearskin Neck

Retreat in the Trees- walk to Cape Hedge Beach

Plum Cove Cottage with king suite!

Harbor View Suite

Hillside Ocean View 2BR with Private Beach Access

Hidden Gem! Short term rental steps from 2 beaches

Oceanfront Retreat w/ Deck & Parking

Mermaid Surf Bungalow on Good Harbor Beach
Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

Private Pool Retreat w/Fire Pit Near Singing Beach

Pool Is Open in Sept! Steps from Harbor + Old Town

Sunset Waterfront Retreat | Private Beach, Pool &

Luxury Grand Oasis | Pool · Gym · Parking · 2BR

Amazing studio

Private Suite• Pool • Sleeps 4 • Boston • Airport

Charming 2-story private Guesthouse

Country Cottage in the City
When is the best time to visit Gloucester?
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| Avg. price | €214 | €216 | €214 | €225 | €257 | €326 | €330 | €343 | €292 | €290 | €230 | €224 |
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