Charming cottage on seaside estate offers gorgeous views, private beaches

Room	Count	Capacity	Details
bedroom	1	sleeps 4	1 Queen Bed 1 Single Bed
bathroom	1		Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

“Little Driftwood” is a sweet and cozy, very small cottage with a rustic minimalist style, a gorgeous water view, and full access to the beaches and other riches of the historic seaside estate where it is situated.One of the most beautiful hidden gems of the New England coast, the estate has been in our family since the 1860s, and is dotted with old mansions and other houses (about 20 in total), all still belonging to descendants of the original owner, who was a state governor and Civil War general. It comprises fifty-five rolling acres of meadows, forest, marshgrass and rocky granite shoreline, with a white-sand crescent beach, a silvery flat mica beach, a granite swimming pier, a lily pond, and a wild peninsula where you can fish for striped bass or just contemplate the waves. It’s excellent for kayaking (bring your own or rent in nearby Rockport), and also has two tennis courts and a playground, all overlooking the sea. It’s a small paradise for nature lovers, from the tidal pools out on the rocks to the incredible variety of avian visitors, including snowy egrets, belted kingfishers, and occasional bald eagles. Spring 2022 even brought a whale sighting, visible from the living room & front lawn of Little Driftwood!The house contains two main rooms. The living room has a cast-iron fireplace and a remote-operated skylight; the bay window overlooks the meadow, cove, and open sea beyond. The other room contains the kitchen on one end (small oven, no dishwasher or microwave, but otherwise standard) and the bedroom area (with queen bed) on the other.There is a lovely little grassy area in front of the house where you can sit and enjoy the view. A short path from the house takes you to the granite swimming pier, and both beaches are less than a three-minute’s walk away.Little Driftwood sits between “Big” Driftwood and the estate’s tennis courts. The courts are in use only intermittently and the house is shielded by a line of trees and shrubs, so noise usually isn’t a problem.Sleeps up to 3 (a twin-sized mattress is available to be placed on the floor), though the small size makes it best suited for a single person or couple. Bathroom has stall shower. Washer/dryer are shared with another nearby cottage and are located in that cottage’s exterior-access closet, just up the pebble path.

Attraction	Distance
Plum Cove Beach	12 min walk
Shalin Liu Performance Center	9 min drive
Cape Ann	12 min drive
Good Harbor Beach	15 min drive
Wingaersheek Beach	17 min drive

Restaurant	Distance
Starbucks	8 min drive
McDonald’s	8 min drive
Dunkin’	7 min drive
Brothers Brew Coffee Shop	9 min drive

Transportation	Details
Gloucester Station	11 min drive
Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal)	Beverly Municipal)

Is Charming cottage on seaside estate offers gorgeous views, private beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming cottage on seaside estate offers gorgeous views, private beaches?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cottage on seaside estate offers gorgeous views, private beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming cottage on seaside estate offers gorgeous views, private beaches located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gloucester cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Plum Cove Beach, Halibut Point State Park and Paper House. Halibut Point Reservation and Dogtown are also within 3 miles (5 km).

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policyGovernment-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental chargesSpecial requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteedOn-site parties or group events are strictly prohibitedHost has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the propertyHost has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the propertySafety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kitProperty Registration Number C0069751070

Located in Gloucester, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Good Harbor Beach and Cape Ann. Maritime Gloucester and Schooner Adventure are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.