Gloucester Vacation cottage rental with beach/lake nearby, internet access, air con and TV

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  • Cottage
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • Min stay varies
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Beach/lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 1 mi
  • Not suitable for children
  • Car advised
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

Picture a romantic, seaside cottage with a lovely large deck, set on a hillside overlooking the harbor... catching the summer wind, salt air and sounds of seagulls as they drift up from the harbor.

Open living space - large living room with sliding door onto large private deck overlooking the harbor, separate dining room with harbor view, 2 bedrooms (queen beds), pull-out queen sofa. Gourmet kitchen. 1 full bath. Artistically furnished & decorated. Quality cotton sheets and towels. Washer/dryer and all the amenities that make for a comfortable, convenient and relaxing holiday.

Located between 2 beautiful beaches, close to Rocky Neck Art Colony, downtown shopping, minutes to Rockport and train to Boston. Smoke and pet-free. Sleeps 4-6. (Children 13 and over welcome.)

42" HD Smart TV, Netflix

Wifi

Fully equipped gourmet kitchen

High quality linens, towels & kitchenware

Basic spices & condiments

Iron & board

Hairdryer

Starter shampoo, conditioner, paper towels & toilet tissue

Laundry & dishwasher detergent

2 Full length mirrors

Cleaning supplies

Beach towels & chairs

Rolling cooler

Games, DVD's

Off-street parking for 1 car (others may park out on Hammond St.)

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
  • Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
  • 1 Family bathroom

Families

  • Not suitable for children
  • No pets allowed

Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Air conditioning
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Waterfront
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Interaction with guest

Hank and I live right next door and we're on hand most of the time if you have questions or need suggestions. We enjoy getting to know new folks but are also respectful of their privacy.
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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

100% refund100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
24 hours after booking
No refundNo refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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Things to know

Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: $500.00

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

• We welcome children 13 yrs and over only.
• Renters must be 30 yrs. of age - absolutely no partying.
• Very quiet neighborhood, please take conversation inside after 10p.
• Please tell me a little about yourselves/group and reason for your stay.

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About the owner

Linda A.
Tourist License
C0033061070
Calendar last updated:
21 Apr 2024

Years listed:
12

Based in:
United States
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews

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iswingler
Eastbourne, United Kingdom

Fabulous!
Aug 2017

We had a fantastic holiday in Gloucester. Summer wind was the perfect location - the house was beautiful, with all mod cons and fabulous views over the harbour. It was also ideally located, just a few… More 

13 Aug 2017

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Response from the owner
Thank you so much for your kind words - we love that you had such a wonderful trip. Hank and I make every effort to ensure that folks are happy with the cottage and it's always nice to hear that you appreciated the space and view. Hope to host you again in the future!

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

glayw
Loveland, Ohio

New England Charmer
May 2017

We recently stayed at Summerwind Cottage in Gloucester MA. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The decor was wonderfully New England cottage. The living area was cozy with lots of comfortable seating, … More 

24 May 2017

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SouthWestMinnie
South West

A little bit of heaven
Oct 2016

We have just returned from Summerwind Cottage, it is just beautiful. I can honestly say it is the nicest, best equipped place we have ever stayed in. Fantastic layout and the view from the terrace ove… More 

23 Oct 2016

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Response from the owner
Thank you so much for the kind words and wonderfully descriptive review of the cottage and the surrounding area. It makes us very happy to hear that you were comfortable and enjoyed all of the amenities provided, we do our utmost to give our guests the best possible experience. It was a great pleasure meeting you both and hope you will return one day to our beautiful shores!

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Katharine1948
Syracuse, New York

This is a great cottage !
Aug 2016

The owners Linda and Hank are really nice folks and very responsive. We loved this cottage especially the deck and the living spaces are nicely decorated and very comfortable.

30 Aug 2016

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Jill M

Even the teenage boys asked to return to Summerwind
Jun 2016

We had such a great experience staying at Summerwind two years ago that we recently returned. With three teenage boys we found it extremely convenient to have boogie boards, beach chairs, towels and … More 

29 Jun 2016

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Response from the owner
So happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our cottage again this year... especially the teenagers!!! Now that's a compliment. You are such great guests - it's always a pleasure to host you. Thanks for a great review, Linda & Hank

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Linda (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Linda (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Linda (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Linda the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online and send Linda (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Linda (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

When you pay online through the Book your stay form, a booking request is sent to Linda (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

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How do I know my booking is safe?

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your holiday dates in the Book your stay form to calculate the cost of your stay.
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You can also request a quote from Linda (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Linda (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Linda (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Linda (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Linda (the owner) a message.

If Linda (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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