Cape Ann, Annisquam panoramic ocean views from every room.

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11158 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Washer

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Gloucester, MA

Plum Cove Beach
3 min drive
Tastebuds
17 min walk
Gloucester Station
8 min drive
Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
49 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

This charming shingled house, built in 1917 and respectfully renovated in recent years, sits atop a rocky hill overlooking picturesque Diamond Cove, in Annisquam. The house has postcard seascape views of Ipswich Bay from both porches and from every room in the house. Guests enjoy beach privileges and swimming in Diamond Cove (short walk from the porch) and at nearby Squam Rock Beach, a 10 minute walk down quiet residential streets. Annisquam Village center is within walking and biking distance.

Please note: this house may not be appropriate for folks with mobility issues or difficulty with stairs, as a walk from the parking area up a gentle, rustic hill and porch stairs is required; both bathrooms and bedrooms are on the second floor. The breathtaking scenery makes it worthwhile.

Outdoor parking for 5 vehicles is provided.
The rental week is Saturday-to-Saturday only - no exceptions!
Rental is for private residential, noncommercial use only.
Rental is for private residential, noncommercial use only.
We never entertain offers for less than our posted rates.

Our cancellation terms are provided below:
In the event that the Renter cancels the reservation for any reason, a $100.00 cancellation fee will be charged. If the cancellation occurs at least sixty (60) days prior to the Check-In Date and the Owner is unable to re-rent the Rental Property by the Renter's Check-In Date, the Renter will be liable for fifty (50%) percent of the Rent. If the cancellation occurs less than sixty (60) days of the Check-In Date, all monies paid by Renter will be forfeited if the Rental Property is not re-rented by the Check-In Date.
Owner will make all reasonable efforts to re-rent the Rental Property by the Check-In Date. If the property is re-rented at a rate less than the Rent, any refund amounts will be reduced by the Rent, less the amount for which the Rental Property is re-rented. In all cases, the $100 cancellation fee will be charged.

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Plum Cove Beach. Enjoy features like a spa tub. The vacation home includes amenities such as a jetted tub and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Just a 3-minute drive from Plum Cove Beach and 6 minutes from Halibut Point State Park

This vacation home offers its guests a spa tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

John T. Gurley

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Near the beach
Beach towels

Pool/Spa

A hot tub

Internet

WiFi available

Parking and transport

Limited on-site parking (max. 5 spaces)
On-site parking
Car recommended

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee grinder
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Spices
Lobster/crab pot

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Jetted
Soap
Hairdryer
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room
Dining room

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite service
DVD player
Books

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Garden

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

Printer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property
Note from host: No smoking in the house or on the property.

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board
Phone

Location highlights

Near the sea
Near a hospital
Near outlet shopping
Near the bay
In a village

Things to do

Surfing/body boarding nearby
Whale watching nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Sailing nearby
Cycling nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Waterskiing nearby
Horse riding 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

Unit size: 1700 sq ft (158 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are welcome
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Pre-approval required.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Note from host: We do not provide infant equipment or high chairs.

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

Note from host: No parties with more than 25 guests.

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 C1927699302

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Cape Ann Annisquam Panoramic Ocean Views From Every Room

Cape Ann Annisquam panoramic ocean views from every room.

Cape Ann, Annisquam panoramic ocean views from every room. Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Toni C.

2 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Vacation

What a beautiful setting for an enjoyable holiday with family. The house had everything and more than we ever needed for our stay. The views were breathtaking. The little private beach, only a 10-minute walk away was so enjoyable. I love Good Harbor, but why would I go there when this beach was so close and so private? We loved our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Polly C.

22 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Diamond by the Sea Annisquam

A rustic and charming cottage, high on the rocks with beautiful views. Cottage was clean. Beds were comfortable. Kitchen totally adequate. Location was perfect! Walkable neighborhood for grandkids and dog. Hodgkin's Cove Beach/Davis Neck & Lighthouse Beach were enjoyed. Breakfast deck for the sunrise and Porch for the sunset were amazing! The walk up the hill to the cottage was exercise indeed, but so worth the view when you got there. Be ready for some wind off of the ocean! Communication with the hosts was delightful. Thank you to John, Cally & Family for opening up your Diamond by the Sea. We hope to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

15 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

A Gem of a Place

A comfortable, roomy house with a spectacular view of the bay! We are return renters and feel lucky to be in such a friendly, quiet community close to so many fine restaurants and such superb entertainment, like Rockport Music Shalin Liu Performance Center. This house is a true gem.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

14 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Five Diamond

Five Diamond lived up to its billing. Great cottage on an incredible site. Will be back next year.

Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Susan B.

23 Jul 2022

Divine location and views

A wonderful, casual, sprawling "beachfront" house in Annisquam with extraordinary breezes and views. While the kitchen is sub-par and needs a through cleaning, the location and roominess more than compensate. We will return!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Damon P.

5 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place!

Great place in a quiet, scenic neighborhood. Loved the decks - very relaxing! Its an old house for sure, but with tons of character, and has all the amenities you would want. We loved how it was decorated. Definitely recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tonya E.

16 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing panoramic views!

Wonderful place for our family to gather! Beautiful views and walking distance to the ocean!!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Reeah D., new york, usa

20 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location and home

The home and the location are beautiful. We enjoyed our stay immensely.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

James H.

18 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

xxx

Great views once you are able to climb the mountain from your car

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donald B., Milton, MA USA

5 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Good times in Annisquam

Beautiful views of Ipswich Bay, in a friendly and quiet Annisquam neighborhood. About a 12 minute walk to a Sandy beach, but an easy drive to Plum Cove, where you can drop off at a Town Beach. We had to adjust to not having a first floor bathroom, and stairs to the house are steep for the very young. We stayed the week prior to Labor Day, and never turned on the AC. The Kitchen is spacious and well stocked.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra A.

11 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful post COVID family reunion.

I booked this special house during the trauma of COVID with the hopeful expectation that everyone would be vaccinated. And they were! When I was searching for a place large enough for 11 people, the house in Anisquam appeared and had one week available. The 4th of July was part of it. That night was magical - we had an expansive view of fireworks all along the coastline from 9pm until midnight. The house was a joy to be in from start to finish even though we arrived in the pouring rain. Each day proved different, a roller coaster ride of clouds one day, bright sun and a heat wave another day, and a hurricane on our last full day. We used the gas fireplace a few times and the AC at other times. The best was when we could just open all the windows and sit on the great porch and look at the sea and sky. For those who like to swim, Squam Rock Beach is a sandy expanse of clear water, perfect for families with children. The fun challenge is finding it. My greatest pleasure was being surrounded by all my family and to witness their pleasure with the house and the area. They loved the experience as did I. PS. There is enough space in the house and on the grounds to get away from everyone if you need some moments alone.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D., Boston, US

12 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

We love this spot

This was our second year staying at John’s and Sarah’s beautiful Annisquam home. Fantastic hosts, a great house and a perfect, relaxing beach vacation. We hope to be back again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan Anderson W.

6 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great views of the Atlantic from every window and fabulous sunsets!

Wonderful unique spot from which to experience Cape Ann and enjoy family in comfortable surroundings.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katherine b., Fairfax

17 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Best house on Cape Ann

This is a wonderfully old turn of the century summer home, but absolutely updated where needed (bathrooms, beds, appliances, gas fireplace, AC, new windows with screens) with loads of charm and color and everything you need provided except food and drink (plenty of linens, coffee grinder, hot water pot, etc etc). It is located in a charming, quiet and walkable neighborhood and has water access via a small pebbly beach surrounded by the granite boulders Cape Ann is famous for, perfect for a swim or launching a kayak. It is a marvelous covered front porch and open back deck so you can be outside all day. The views are just amazing and it is high enough up that there are few bugs. It is a short drive from Rockport and Gloucester and their shops, restaurants and harbors, where everyone inside and outside was wearing a mask for Covid safety. We all loved it and hope to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

2 Sept 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great views

The views from two porches and all rooms are lovely; neighborhood is quiet and welcoming. Pretty views from small neighborhood beach just steps away. Kitchen is perfect for foodies, but there are also lots of great restaurants nearby. Owners could not have been nicer.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

23 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

No AC for Two Weeks

An absolutely superior two weeks at Five Diamond. Already rebooked for 2021. Couldn’t possibly be in a better spot with the best views in Cape Anne. House is ridiculously charming and cozy. No pretense, just an ideal summer retreat.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Connie L.

11 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous views

Truly loved our stay. The character of the house gave you such a comfortable feeling, the front porch provided a very relaxing setting as did the back porch. The neighborhood was quiet and the neighbors (long time residents) were very welcoming. Definitely need to be mindful of how easily noise travels as this house sit up higher than all of others. If you are looking for a quiet , relaxing vacation... then this is your spot. I would highly recommend this home to others.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tom G., Slingerlands NY

22 Jul 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent visit

Classic New England charm with modern amenities. The sunsets each day from the huge porch was great.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D., Boston, US

17 Jul 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolute perfection

My friends and I had a magical experience at this special Annisquam home. John and Sarah were helpful and welcoming, from inquiry and booking to arrival. And while the photos are accurate, they cannot possibly convey the knockout views from every room in the home, much less the beautiful millwork and lovely little details throughout. I can't imagine a more ideal location and we so enjoyed the two-cove option for swimming. The house is well supplied with bed/bath/beach linens, a fully stocked kitchen, ample parking, and perhaps most importantly, a comfy hammock in just the right spot of the best room in the house. We could not get enough of that front porch! Look no further on Cape Ann.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessic K.

12 Jul 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic location!

Perfect place for a summertime beach house. We truly enjoyed every minute of it. Very clean, No issues whatsoever. Will look into going back there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Titi A.

1 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

An Annual Treat

Second year renting here and look forward to more. So many hours spent basking in the sun on either of the porches, both overlooking the bay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

30 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Breathtaking Location

We spent a wonderful week at this amazing house. There truly are views of the water from every window. The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed, the bath/bed amenities were impressive, and other than my own home, I have not slept on such a comfortable mattress. The owners were easily reachable for a few questions and the only thing we would have enjoyed having was some history about the house. It is such a fascinating location and layout, we kept wishing for the details. The ages of our family group ranged from 6 to 71, and there were things to do and sights to see for everyone, including a fantastic day whale watching out of Gloucester. The Squam Rock beach was beautiful and just perfect for the kids. Thank you so much for opening your beautiful home to us - we will all have the best memories of this vacation for years to come!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Sandy p.

17 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Great view, location, but needs a little tlc

Loved, the location and the river view from the deck. The house was clean, well equipped and satisfied all our basic needs. The only questionable items, from a safety issue, were the stairs up to the deck and the deck itself needed some boards replaced. Additionally, the kitchen oven door needed some adjustment.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Titi A.

28 Sept 2018

Superb views

The house provides so many ways to look out over Ipswich Bay, especially the beautiful sunsets. The rocky beach just steps away is calm and great for swimming or sea-glass hunting. Lighthouse Beach is only a short walk away as well. Great response from the owners for questions both before arrival and during the week. Looking forward to returning next summer!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Doreen H.

15 Aug 2018

Best view on Cape Ann

This lovely house was perfect for our family. The porch was our morning and evening gathering place and the views were beautiful. The house provided sufficient room for indoor gathering without our family being crowded. The owner was very gracious. We would definitely recommend this rental and look forward to staying there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018