GREATEST place to stay in GOOD Harbor Gloucester MA…read more (7 Stars out of 5, one for each room!) Plenty of room (4000sqft!), plenty of rooms (I lost count, but there are 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, multiple dining areas, multiple sitting areas, multiple washer/dryers, a room to play board/card games/do puzzles and a game room with pool/ping pong/air hockey!, closets galore.). Short walk/very short drive to Good Harbor Beach and great views from the house! GHB is a great beach, Wingaersheek is also nearby if you want to mix it up. The house has a huge collection of beach chairs, umbrellas, etc. in case you didn't bring enough for everyone! Minutes away from everything in Gloucester and the surrounding towns (Rockport, Essex, etc.) We ate breakfasts in house - both kitchens are well equipped, upstairs has a great view. We had lunch take out from Virgillios and Sugar Magnolias, both excellent. Dinners at Topside and Lat 43°, both excellent. Also a huge fan of Woodmans over in Essex for Lobsters and Clams. Mark and Sarah are the owners - they will set you up, provide recommendations, and see you on your way out! Thank you, J/E/N/M/S/&J http://www.vrbo.com/191155 Tell them Jeff P. sent you - maybe I'll get a discount next time I stay there - which will be soon!

Perfect romantic relaxing stay by the water. The water view from the suites large private patio…read morewas breathtaking. I loved sitting on the patio in the morning having coffee and watching the sun rise and seeing the boats going by. The suite had its own entrance and it was easily accessible to the street. The guest house sits on a quiet residential street but it's also walking distance to all the shops, restaurants, front beach and a performance theater. I would definitely recommend the mooring stone guest house.

Sometimes spur of the moment lodging turns into one of those experiences you wouldn't trade for the…read moreworld. My wife and I picked this B&B at random while surfing the internet and looking for a place to crash outside of Boston. We lucked out more than I could have hoped for. Mooring Stone takes it name from a large stone in the front yard, the kind they would sink to the bottom of the port with a tree through it so boats could tie up...hence, mooring stone. Anywho... The house is a cute little gingerbread number, clean rooms, quiet, and far enough from the strip of shops and eateries in Rockport that you feel like you're in another town (even though it's just a couple of blocks away). The breakfast part of the equation is served in a salvaged coast guard radio instrument house in the back yard in the middle of a beautiful garden. What really makes the Mooring Stone stand out for me is the proprietor, Joyce. My wife and I hit it off with her within about two minutes of meeting her. She's a veritable fount of information about the area and can point tourists like us in the right direction. Moreover, we had so much fun chatting with her that we ended up spending almost two hours with her at breakfast (followed by a trip with her over to her house on the water at the port to see her renovation project). Sounds crazy, but we had more fun hanging out with her and talking about old New England houses than walking around town. I'm hoping that for our next trip to Boston we eschew staying in town and head back to visit this inn.

Amazing!!! We stayed in a little cottage. It was clean, well kept, excellent amenities including…read morefull kitchen, laundry, ocean view deck, and convene it parking!!! This location is exceptional and the expereince is one we will repeat annually for sure!!! Thank you Philbrick's by the Sea!!!

Regretfully 2.5 years was was 2 years too long for us, here is our experience of the stay and our…read moreopinions. We signed a 3 year lease spending the 1st year there mostly on weekends and occasional days during the week, once we made it our single home after selling our house over a year ago reality set in. A lot of people will think they want to live at their favorite vacation spot until you live with the reality of random people who can & will walk/run by your living room sliders just feet away from your so called privacy at all times of day and night, it is a motel... When we were 1st there the night sky was amazing until an enormous flag went up that needs enormous lights to illuminate it every night. Then once the property owner's primary home was reportedly (by him) auctioned off he moved his family into one of the homes, (the former renters of that unit had a year plus lease, apparently they bailed within a few months), shortly after that the ongoing state of construction seemed to increase. With the heavy equipment and contractors trucks / trailers coming and going we woke one morning this past spring to the back of my wife's SUV having the rear corner punched in, we surely could not confirm that it happened in the parking lot so the next day I put a web cam pointing out back..damage done but we at least tried to be more careful. Dogs are (seemingly) not allowed on the property but one day earlier this year his contractor's 70lb dog came bounding into our open door (I thought we couldn't have dogs in the home!!). We love dogs and the dog was a known frequent guest on the property while the newest building was going up. We dodged a bullet with the just announced boil water alert for the surrounding area due to E Coli found in the water just recently! The positive is that the ocean view is great though being on the wrong side of RT1A you become very familiar with just how loud motorcycles can be and even worse the new trend of extreme stereo systems on some bikes. Again, short stay vs long stay. We creatively "negotiated" our way out of the lease conveniently before the cold winter months started and we have the mutually agreed lease termination document to prove it (one of the landscapers told my wife that he was sorry to hear that we were evicted?? A family member of mine heard the same story from a mutual friend that has absolutely nothing to do with any party involved. Where did this defaming lie originate?) Any way we left wondering how we stayed in such cramped space as long as we did! We have returned to being home owners once again and live just miles from the old Crown Colony. For future vacations that are near $3k for a week my wife and I can stay all inclusive in the Caribbean resort with food/drink & airfare included!

This venue is absolutely beautiful! It is an amazing place to stay if you want a beautiful view,…read moreclose walk to the beach, and huge lawn to play in!

This 10-bedroom home is a spectacular location for a family reunion or, in our case, 4-day wedding…read moreparty with our 50 closest family friends. The cliffs, long lawn, woods, and walking trails are perfect complements to the historic spacious mansion. The property manager is responsive and really nice, which makes a big difference. We're definitely planning to come back!

I can't recommend The College Club of Boston enough. It's a beautiful victorian style building. Old…read morefashioned, but truly iconic. I was staying for 2 nights, my first time in the city. I was very unsure which area to stay in, but I'm so happy I chose CCB because the location is absolutely perfect. Back Bay is very nice and safe. You even have a wonderful park just outside the doorstep to walk around, and the lovely Boston Commons only two blocks away. Check-in/out was one of the most seamless experiences I've had with hotels/airbnbs. I didn't have to check in with anyone, and I received the door code a few days before. They have a lovely dining room for guests with homemade cookies, fruit, coffee and tea. Unfortunately I didn't take advantage of the breakfast, but I'm sure it's great too. CCB is really the perfect mix of a hotel and bed/breakfast. I was unsure about doing the solo room with a shared bathroom, but other than having to wait for the other guest to finish his shower so I could take an urgent bio break, it was no issue at all and I would hands down do it again. I'm pretty sure the other floors have a bathroom if you absolutely need it though. For the location, price, comfort, and amenities, College Club of Boston is a no brainer. I got the please to quickly meet the GM on my way out, and she is super sweet. I even left my airpods in the room, and without hesitation they are shipping them back to me. 5 starts forsure.

We had our wedding ceremony here. It was absolutely perfect. We had 12 guests total, but the space…read morecould definitely accommodate a considerably larger party. The venue itself was breathtakingly beautiful, clean, and presentable. We requested a charcuterie board, champagne, and fruit platter, and it was stunningly displayed and high quality. There was a great mini-bar. Anna the manager was very responsive and accommodating. I am extremely pleased with our experience and would 100% recommend this venue!

I liked this place. It was a cute little breakfast place. Friendly staff and great service. Enjoyed…read morethe food, it was large portions. Recommend for a brunch spot in the area.

My husband and I both had the "Irish Bennie" and shared a buttermilk pancake. We also had coffee…read more All was fantastic, and our waitress, Amanda, was so sweet. This was our first time here, and it won't be our last. It's easy to get to, has ample parking, and a quaint and clean interior as well as a nice covered deck. Service impeccable and food delicious! :)

The Samuel Bates house hides two fully furnished apartments. One sleeps 5+, the other 4+. Each unit…read morewith a full sized kitchen, washer dryer, sitting and dining area. The location in the center of tiny Cohasset is great for anyone attending a wedding on the South Shore of Boston or at the popular Red Lion Inn in Cohasset. The listed rates are 1,500 a week, monthly and nightly rates are available on request. My family stayed here in the summer of '11 for several weeks to be close to family and it was a fantastic experience. Parking is simple and free behind the Main St. frontage. The units sit over Bia's and an outdoor clothing store. Bia's is wel known and loved for lunch and dinner and should be on your list for local dining. The units are clean and very well appointed, across the street is a local quick mart for your eggs, milk and butter. You can see the interior pictures here: http://www.samuelbateshouse.com/pictures.php There is limited basic cable and free WiFi, but the signal is weak, don't count on it for a robust internet connection. Cell service in Cohasset in general is middling to poor, but a TMobile hot spot did get a full 4G.

We rented both sides of the Samuel Bates House for our wedding. It was a great space to allow our…read moreout-of-town in-laws to sleep, prep, and congregate. I would definitely recommend this rental for anyone looking for some overflow space -- whether it be the holidays, a wedding or a beach weekend! The setup is flexible and the owners are great. (I can't recall if the WiFi was strong, but cell service has improved in Cohasset (Verizon) so that shouldn't be a major issue anymore.) If you're going to a wedding at the Red Lion Inn, you can easily walk from this location to the Red Lion. It's also really close to most of the churches in the Cohasset village, so very convenient for weddings!

An amazing bed and breakfast run by an amazing lady, this was my first 'home' in Boston when I came…read moreover for a few nights for my interview. I'd recommend it to anyone who needs somewhere to stay in Boston whilst on business or visiting a friend. Highly praised in Time Out's guide to Boston, this Fenway brownstone house did not disappoint at all. The interior is lovingly kept in original 19 century decor and Florence has an amazing collection of dolls as well as a whole room for her shoes and hats. At 80 dollars a night it was a bargain for a truly special room that could well have been in a museum. The bathroom was hip with a great toilet, and it was conveniently close to several T stops. The real gem though was Ms Frances, who was truly charming and had quite amazing stories. She has flags for every guest to show their nationality, and of the 50 or so flags she owns she's been to pretty much every country - including Iran. An introduction to her hat collection is quite a treat too. What a life she has led! She even had a free guest pass for me for the Museum of Fine Arts.

excellent location, central, easy to go to cambridge as well…read more Large, comfortable, warm and clean rooms. you feel at Home ! Mrs Frances is a perfect host and she can be at the same time discrete and full of attentions for her guests. There is a small but lovely Coffe House (Tatte) with free WiFi very close to it. They serve true Illy coffee.

The rooms are very clean and the grounds are beautiful. Close to many beaches, towns and…read morerestaurants. However we were not told there were weddings booked for both Friday and Saturday! We could not enjoy the lawn area or the restaurant. And the noise level due to DJ and bands made our evening here disappointing. They were not the peaceful enjoyable time we had planned for. They should warn guests about this prior to booking! Very disappointing! It's almost 10 PM and the loud band is still playing !!

What an amazing spot! We come back year after year and there's a reason why! Every room has a…read moregorgeous view of the ocean. Peaceful little island with very friendly staff! The food is amazing at the restaurant and at the deck down at the marina (get the tuna poke bowl)! The bikes are fun to take to explore the island...highly recommend this hidden spot which is close to the busy town of York and the beaches!

First, you gotta be ready for something a bit different. Quirky, I believe, was used in a previous…read morereview, and the word fits. Location is fabulous. We had a view from the second floor across the street to Gloucester Bay and the famous mariners statue. Downtown is a short walk in one direction, and the bridge that is seen on Wicked Tuna a short walk in the opposite direction. There is a fabulous waterfront park a short distance away with beautiful views for a hike. We did not use our car during the visit. Since they had availability, we were taken on a tour and were able to choose our room. Everything was in working order, with the room very large and comfortable. We stayed over Wednesday night and the evening "sing was directly below our room. I was reminded for some reason to call and catch up with my sweat lodge hippy quaker sister and see how she was doing (just fine thanks). I am sure it was our imagination, but the following morning we heard something scurrying across the roof. My wide asked if I thought it was the famous muffin bunny. I checked the door, and there was the muffin basket. We really enjoyed our stay at the Inn, and in Gloucester. If you visit the Inn, and are staying on the second floor, pack light as the stairway is a bit steep.

what a beautiful inn. Clean and comfortable with a fantastic view of the harbor. As they say…read morelocation, location, location. The inn keeper Donald super nice. If you go once you will most certainly visit again, it's just that nice. Five stars in every way. Barry