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5 minute walk to Beach, Stage Fort Park, and Gloucester Promenade!

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Sun-loungers, beach towels
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Gloucester, MA
  • Place, Stage Fort Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Half Moon Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Maritime Gloucester
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

5 minute walk to Beach, Stage Fort Park, and Gloucester Promenade!

This historic home has great access to one of the best hidden gems of Gloucester, Stage Fort Park. Just a five minute walk across the street and you will be looking down through the trees at the beautiful Half Moon beach. Hike to the knoll and gasp at the amazing view of Gloucester as schooners sail by. Play tennis, bring your kids to the playground, or hike to the top of Tablet Rock. Lay at the beach or dip in the ocean at Cressy or Half Moon beach. Or walk up the hill out the front door to hike at the 60 acre nature preserve, Ravenswood Park. Order an ice cream cone or seafood from the Cupboard. Or walk back and grill in the backyard kitchen.

The Parsons at Stage Fort home is the perfect place for your family’s adventures. This home is a unique opportunity to connect with Colonial New England. The home is a wonder to explore with beams and floorboards from the 1600s. Fireplaces and a baking oven that were used as the original kitchen Early immigrants from England, connections to the Salem Witch Trials, a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and even an ice harvester (like Sven from Frozen) all lived in this house.

We provide everything you need for an unforgettable family vacation:
Tennis rackets, frisbee, lawn games.
Beach supplies: towels, caddy, chairs, umbrella and toys.
Plenty of board games to occupy all ages.
Extensive library – feel free to take and keep any book.

Parsons at Stage Fort provides many configurations for sleeping arrangements. The primary bedroom has a large king bed. The spacious 2 bed bedroom has a queen bed and full bed. The third bedroom has a twin bed. An optional fourth bedroom is the library, with closing doors and two full sofa beds. Pack-n-play crib, blow up mattress and cot are available upon request.

While you may find all the adventure you need at Stage Fort Park, there are many other amazing activities just a short drive away. Schooner sailing and whale watch boat trips, boogie boarding at Good Harbor beach or exploring tide pools at the calmer Wingaersheek beach. Bikes, paddle boards, surfboards and kayaks are all available at local rental locations. Gloucester Stage company has live plays or the beautiful Shaolin music center has concerts. Gloucester's downtown has plenty of one of a kind shops and a grand variety of restaurants, cafes and dessert locations.

Rainy day - no problem! You can visit the Hammond Castle – just a short drive to see this fascinating building and artifacts. Or visit the Cape Ann Museum with artifacts from the Revolutionary War, beautiful paintings and sculptures new and old. Go antique shopping in Essex or go to the movies at our local theater. The bottom line is that there is just SO much to see and do here on “the island.”, you may never want to leave.

We are always excited to share our recommendations for your vacation. Please do not hesitate to reach out.

Jonathan and Kelly Hudgins
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Stage Fort Park. A hot tub and laundry facilities are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a jetted tub in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
  • Steps from Stage Fort Park and 10 minutes by foot from Half Moon Beach
This vacation home offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Solar energy

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number C0475301070

5 minute walk to Beach, Stage Fort Park, and Gloucester Promenade! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is beautiful and has everything you need to be able to relax and enjoy your vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming old house with a wonderful location and easy access to everything in Gloucester. We are grateful for all the amenities our host Kelly provided which made our stay easier and more enjoyable. Loved the espresso maker. My 3-year-old granddaughter spent every morning playing and posing for pictures in the lovely garden area. Thanks for the memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect place to stay and explore Gloucester and Cape Ann, this historic house has been beautifully updated with everything you might need. Plenty of outdoor spaces to spend time, and a short walk to a seaside park and beach. The Host has created a very welcoming place to stay, and is also helpful with any details you might need. Highly recommend the place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness

New england trip

My family used this home as a jumping point to explore all over new engalnd. Greatly enjoyed the history of the property and the surrounding area. It was a great trip all around.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yajaira A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property, super clean and had everything we needed to enjoy time with our family. Would definitely go back. Host was very attentive checking in on us and making sure we had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jay O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Glousta

We spent four days visiting with our two sons and granddaughters 2&5. Location was great with easy walk to Stage Park and Crescent Beach. Unfortunately the only beach weather day was a holiday - being able to walk to the beach and avoid the hassle of Gloucester beach parking was a big plus. Also great playground at the park. House is pre revolutionary war but has all the modern amenities including jet tub, outdoor shower and remodeled kitchen. The door frames are low so if you’re over 6’ beware - People apparently were shorter in the 1700’s. Johnathen and Kelly were available and helpful. We hope to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Idyllic home away from home!

We loved our time at this beautiful, historic home. There were so many thoughtful details that made Parsons at Stage Fort extra welcoming, from the cozy sheets and bedding to the invitation to select a book from the well-stocked library to take home with us. The house is perfectly located away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Gloucester, but close enough where we could walk to key sights and attractions. I personally loved taking my morning coffee out on the covered porch. And the one day it rained was the perfect excuse to treat myself to a mini spa day in the jacuzzi. All in all, a lovely home and an even lovelier host family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous renovated family friendly house

Short walk to playground, historic park and child friendly beach. Perfect for our 6 year old twins and 5 year old sister. Modern kitchen. Have to be ok with climbing stairs to bedrooms, but no problem for us. Fenced back garden and loads of beach gear, games and books.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Historical House

If you l love interesting and historical homes, this is a great place for you. We stayed a week with friends and family. The house was extremely clean and tidy with lots of unique details from the original house, like fireplaces and two old staircases, with nice modern updates in the kitchen and bathrooms. The outdoor areas and landscaping around the house was well designed and stunning; amazing outdoor kitchen. Easy walks to get to Ravenswood Park trails and park and beaches across the street (good place to watch the sunrise). Games, outdoor equipment, and beach towels were available. We spent most of our days exploring Cape Ann but this was such a nice place to return to in the evenings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOEL E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

The place was incrdible my boys and i had a blast
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tarja H., OakView, California

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Experience

This property, location and host all deserve high remarks. The house has a warm feel to it: it is a home — not just a rental property. The kitchen is modern and spacious for cooking and baking. We brought some of our own cookware, baking sheets, etc, since we did a lot of cooking and baking and we put the the kitchen and the outside grill and stow to good use! Loved them both. All around a great experience both in and around this lovely home — including enjoying the beautiful yard and views from upstairs bedrooms, and the short walk to the ocean-side park ( with a recently updated playground! ). I looked hard for a property with the “right feeling” and will for sure keep this in my saved list for future travel. The owner-host is super responsive and personable — this is so important and very different from locations managed by property management companies that make vacations feel like transactions. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michae W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay

Kelly was so easy and accommodating. We were visiting with a 6yo and a. 1yo and having the pack and play there made traveling a million times easier. Location is perfect and a quick walk (even with kids!) to the park, which has a fantastic playground! Downtown is about a mile away and an easy drive or longer walk! Beds are cozy and clean, house is easy to navigate and outdoor area looked fantastic (didn’t get a chance to use it!)
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Historical Gloucester/The Place to Stay

My wife, daughters and grandson all had a great time in Gloucester. The place had a feeling that you were staying in an historic fishermen’s home while enjoying all the modern conveniences such as great kitchen, outdoor barbecue, whirl pool bath. The place is right across from a large park with a playground. We told our host we had an infant with us and they bought a new crib. I wouldn’t look any further. This is the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024