VACATION or WORK or do a bit of both if it means you'll have longer to play here on Cape Ann! The preferred spot for all things is the sunroom chaise overlooking the harbor, but there are also two spacious desk areas including one in the living room which can be closed off for privacy while your family enjoys the rest of the house! (Then, of course, go to the beach!) Vaccination preferred, though no longer required. WELCOME From this convenient in-town location enjoy restful refinement while also delighting in being part of the Gloucester experience. This 2800 sq ft, easy-to-live-in home is perched above the sparkling waters of Gloucester's inner harbor. Watch the gulls soar and fishing boats return from the comfort of your enclosed sunporch or adjacent outdoor deck, family room or spacious, fully-equipped kitchen. Or fire up some tasty burgers on our new gas grill on the patio overlooking the garden. Walk an easy five to ten minutes to great restaurants, our favorite whale watch boat, schooner sailing, harbor water shuttle, fun and funky shops, and maritime and art museums. In a five minute drive, you can also be at Good Harbor Beach, Niles Beach, Rocky Neck Art Colony or the commuter rail to Boston. With a peaceful décor and open floor plan, guests tell us this is an especially comfortable place to call home. On the main floor, all overlooking Gloucester's inner harbor are the sunroom, adjacent outdoor porch, family room and fully-equipped kitchen; plus there are a half bath, formal dining room and living room with a baby grand piano. Upstairs are three bedrooms, two full baths, and laundry. The master bedroom with en suite bath overlooks the inner harbor and has a king bed, reading chairs and desk area. Your other two bedrooms include one with a queen bed, and one with two twins. These rooms share the adjacent hall bath with double vanity sinks. Ceiling vented, room-controlled Air Conditioning and ceiling fans in all bedrooms. Family Room/Kitchen area also has a ceiling fan and split AC/Heat unit for any unusually hot days. BASIC DETAILS When you arrive, on the kitchen island you’ll find a garage door opener, extra keys, house and travel directions (including wifi code); a list of favorite restaurants, activities, and links to explore local events, plus brochures for fun activities around town and in Boston. FAMILY ROOM Enjoy wireless internet, a 55" flat-screen Smart TV in the family room, books and games, Bose wireless speakers to listen to your favorite music from your phone or computer. Smart TV is loaded with Netflix and Amazon Prime free videos and music. Or load your subscription streaming services. (Be sure to log out when you depart.) KITCHEN & DINING Our kitchen is well-equipped so it's easy to 'eat-in' if you wish. Seating for four on the kitchen island; seating for six in the dining room. Lovely linens, dishes, silver, glassware... You are welcome to use the spices you'll find in the kitchen. There's also a Weber gas grill on the patio in the back yard - available early Spring thru late Fall. GARAGE & PARKING The garage under the house holds two carefully parked medium-sized cars or one larger car. There is also easy, free, on-street parking on Friend St. Beach equipment is in the garage for you. (Beach chairs, 2 kid chairs, coolers, toys and pails, noodles, boogie boards for the kids.) Beach towels are in the linen closet upstairs. TELL US ABOUT YOU! When inquiring please tell me something about yourself, what brings you to Gloucester, and what you love to do. It will help me know you a bit better and it also helps me have some sense of the kinds of activities I might recommend for you while visiting. About a week before your reservation I'll send you a welcome note with Arrival Tips (address, unloading, parking . . . ) plus highlights of Special Events happening while you are with us. Nice people of all races, cultures, faiths, sexual preference and political views are welcome here. CHECK-IN & DEPARTURE: Check-in any time after 3PM / Check-out by 11 AM. RESERVATIONS & PAYMENT: Available online via VRBO. They will add a 4-9% service fee to your rental fee. 25% of fees are due at time of reservation. Balance due 60 days prior to arrival. VRBO will send you payment reminders. LIABILITY & DAMAGES: You agree that the homeowner is not responsible for any accident, injury or illness that occurs to you or anyone in your party. Only guests or visitors agreed to at the time of your making the reservation are to be on the property. No parties without approval prior to reservation. Any visitors are solely your responsibility. You also agree that you are solely responsible for the safekeeping of your personal belongings. In the unusual event of any damage you cause, you agree to pay for the entire repair. WE ARE HERE TO HELP: I’m happy to answer any questions you may have and to help you in any way prior to or during your visit to assure your stay is most enjoyable. Be in touch any time. WINTER VISITORS: Please be aware that we have a petite well-behaved seal point Birman cat who lives with us here typically January/February, though our home is available for guests throughout the entire year. (When guests are here we live in Rockport, the town next door. )You'll find the house super clean, but if you have severe cat allergies, please be aware of this and do what works for you. Welcome to Gloucester!