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LEDGE: Stroll to SeaView/Beach; Great Yard

Gloucester, MA, United States
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About

Features 🌟Short walk to breathtaking views of Ipswich Bay 🌟Access to private estate with walking paths that connects residents to various estate amenities including two private beaches, a playground, and tennis court 🌟The historic farmhouse offers a taste of mid-19th-century charm designed for comfort and enjoyment 🌟Sizable yard with outdoor dining area 🌟Board games and beach essentials included (towels, chairs, and an umbrella) 🌟Outdoor shower 🌟BBQ grill 🌟In unit washer and dryer

Good to know

Location: ☆ 5-minute walk to a private white-sand crescent beach 🏖️ ☆ 5-minute walk to a private flat mica beach🏖️ ☆ 5-minute drive to The Cove Cafe ☕ ☆ 10-minute drive to Halibut Point State Park 🌳 ☆ 15-minute drive to downtown ☆ Gloucester (lots of restaurants) 🦞 🍽️ Kitchen and Dining ☆ Fully stocked kitchen with cookware, dishes, toaster, microwave, drip coffee maker (with coffee and supplies), blender, stove kettle, and other essentials ☆ Dining area shared with the kitchen seats 3 ☆ Dining room with larger table seats 6 🛋️ Living Room ☆ Additional sleeping space (single bed) ☆ Comfortable seating ☆ Roku TV with streaming ☆ Board games 🛏️Bedrooms (all bedrooms are on second floor) 🟡Bedroom 1 ☆ King bed ☆ Clothes storage ☆ Window ac unit 🟡Bedroom 2 ☆ Single bed ☆ Clothes storage 🟡Bedroom 3 ☆ Two single beds ☆ Clothes storage 🟡Bedroom 4 ☆ Single bed ☆ Clothes storage 🚿Bathrooms ☆ Hairdryer and bathroom essentials included ☆ Main level has a half bath ☆ Second floor bathroom has a shower/tub combo 🌻Outdoor Living ☆ Spacious yard around the house ☆ BBQ grill (gas and grill equipment included) ☆ Outdoor games available ☆ Walkable to 2 beaches, a playground, and tennis court (first come first serve basis)

Other Details to Note

This house is one among 24 houses on the Ames Estate covering 55 acres of sea coast, fields, woods and other beautiful landscapes. You will have access to the shared private beach, 2 tennis courts, kids play structures and rolling paths throughout the property.

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What this place offers

Amenities

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Outdoors

  • Alfresco dining
  • BBQ
  • Beach essentials Beach towels, umbrella, beach blanket, snorkeling gear
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio
  • Sun loungers

Bathroom

  • Outdoor shower
  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Outdoors

  • Alfresco dining
  • BBQ
  • Beach essentials Beach towels, umbrella, beach blanket, snorkeling gear
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio
  • Sun loungers

Bathroom

  • Outdoor shower
  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Beach access
  • Laundromat nearby
  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage

Family

  • Board games
  • Playground
  • Travel crib

Entertainment

  • Books

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Services

  • Cleaning before checkout

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Free street parking

Heating and cooling

  • Portable fans

House Rules

Accessibility

Neighborhood

Guest Access

You have access to the estate's private beach and tennis courts. These are shared with the other houses on the Ames Estate. 🔑 Guest Access ☆ The entire home and grounds are yours ☆ We leave the door unlocked before check in with a key inside for guests to use during their stay. ☆ There is a spare key in a lockbox in case of emergencies or lost keys ☆ You will receive a text with a link to Breezeway digital guidebook which contains helpful info for the home as well as food/local recommendations for Gloucester 🚙Parking ☆ Private driveway can fit 2 cars ☆ Note that the house is on a narrow road

Reviews

Kevin
March 2026 · Airbnb
This place made us feel right back at home after leaving Mass so many years ago. The atmosphere and outdoor presence is even more breathtaking than in the photos, especially at the private beach walkable from the front door of the house. Would definitely book again in the future.
Marissa
February 2026 · Airbnb
The Ledge House is a beautiful little spot tucked into Bay View near all the sights in Annisquam, Rockport and Gloucester. It is a classic New England Coast stay in a historic home within walking distance to Plum Cove and Lanesville store. We stayed during the winter with snow on the ground, and although the private beaches were inaccessible due to the snow, it was a very cozy place to stay. I loved having the washer and dryer conveniently located in the kitchen, which was well equipped for cooking full meals. All the bedrooms and sleeping quarters were perfect for our family of six and kids of different ages. Our hosts were available and responsive when we had questions. Would absolutely stay here again, especially in warmer weather!
Cecilia
December 2025 · Airbnb
We stayed at this very cute cottage for Christmas week while visiting family in Beverly. It met our needs as far as kitchen items, how cozy it is and far enough to decompress in short “Perfect location”. We experienced our first and second New England snow and frigid temperatures. Mark was very welcoming by leaving us a homemade banana bread and was pretty responsive. We enjoyed our stay and most likely going to book it again when we are up that way and hopefully much warmer temperatures. One downside is probably the getting to the dumpster - we couldn’t get up to the location because the road was covered in snow and it was a little uphill. Might be a better to just have a bin outside the cottage to put trash in. Overall, highly recommend!
John
December 2025 · Airbnb
Our family of four (five counting our dog) stayed at the Ledge house for a quick weekend away. The house was just as described, immaculately clean, and easy to find. It was very cold (single digits) at the start of our trip, and we were glad to find that the house was cozy and warm despite the weather. The beds were all comfy, the kitchen fully-stocked for cooking, and there were some games available for some family time. The ledge at the back is just a preview of what you will find a short stroll up the hill to the beach, and then around Cape Ann in general. This is quintessential New England. We'd gladly stay again!

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