Gloucester, MA, United States

Private Pickleball | Family Friendly | Sleep 18

☀ Sleeps up to 19 guests ☀Plenty of driveway parking ☀ Prime location on the Back Shore ~ 1 mile or 5min drive to Good Harbor Beach - beach gear included! ☀ Private pickleball and/or tennis court ☀ Ocean views on 3rd floor ☀ Sprawling lawn+multiple decks to enjoy ocean breezes ☀ Private au-pair suite perfect for an additional family ☀ Family friendly amenities included - toys, pack and play, booster ☀ Multiple living spaces to gather on first floor ☀ Hi-Speed WiFi and Smart TVs throughout

16 guests
6 bedrooms
5 bathrooms

Good to know

Welcome to Bell View, a spacious, family‑friendly coastal getaway in Gloucester — just a five minute walk from the sparkling Atlantic and the beauty of the rocky coastline known as Bass Rocks. Welcome to Bell View, a spacious family home tucked away in Gloucester's coveted Back Shore neighborhood. This almost 5000 sq ft home was carefully crafted for groups to enjoy the 2 acres of rare space in this seaside community. Enjoy no shortage of living spaces from sun room, game room, to formal living and dining rooms. A private in-law suite with kitchenette makes this the perfect spot for groups looking for their own space. Conveniently just minutes to Rocky Neck, Bass Rocks Golf Club, and Good Harbor Beach. Perfect for families, friends, and groups, this home blends seaside New England charm with comfort and fun. 5 Min Drive to Good Harbor 5-10 Min Drive to Gloucester's Main Street (Beauport Hotel, Cruiseport, etc) 30 Min Drive to Salem Experience Bell View With Us & Learn More Below! ☆☆ FIRST IMPRESSION ☆☆ Nestled in the quant neighborhood of East Gloucester you'll pass Rocky Neck art colony on your way into this quiet street. The long driveway provides plenty of privacy as well as parking for multiple cars. ☆☆ FIRST FLOOR ☆☆ Inside, a one-of-a-kind waterfront scene, hand painted along the staircase by a local artist, greets you as you enter via the formal foyer. Pick your hangout spot from two comfortable living rooms, a game room with a ping-pong table, the sunroom, the cheerful and well equipped kitchen, the umbrellaed patio, or the multiple decks and porches. ☆☆ SECOND FLOOR☆☆ Head upstairs and you'll find a common full bathroom as well as a bedroom with 2 full beds and a bunkbed room. This floor also boasts 2 king suites each with en-suite bathrooms. One of these suites features a desk for remote work and the other has convenient laundry machines in the bathroom as well as a private balcony. ☆☆ THIRD FLOOR ☆☆ This bonus "loft style" floor is perfect for kids! Carpeting throughout makes it a safe place to play and there's plenty of room and toys to spread out. Four twin beds are comfortable for kids or adult guests! This floor also gets amazing ocean views. ☆☆ PRIVATE SUITE ☆☆ The "in-law suite" is located on the east wing of the house. Head up stairs to a cozy apartment - the perfect place for a family or couple to have their our private space! A sofa bed also pulls out to a full sized mattress to sleep 1 or 2 additional guests. A bistro set and kitchenette gives you the option of to have some nights in to yourself. Unwind in front of the smart TV or enjoy your own private balcony after a day of north shore exploring! ☆☆ OUTSIDE ☆☆ Set on a spacious lot with plenty of level lawn space, Bell View also boasts a tennis court with equipment to double as a pickleball court. The shed is contains all kinds of sports equipment and outdoor toys - perfect for guests of all ages. In addition, a slate patio in front and a wraparound deck in the back are delightful spots to gather and relax. Bell View is just a stone's throw from Bass Rocks on Gloucester's Back Shore where you can enjoy looking out at the scenic surf or a leisurely walk listening to the sounds of waves. It's about a mile to Niles Beach and 2 miles from the white sands and surf of Good Harbor Beach. The home is also about a mile to Rocky Neck, the oldest art colony in the U.S. and home to many galleries, shops and great restaurants. ★☆ Book Today & Let Us Take Care Of You at Bell View! ☆★

House Rules

No smoking ANYTHING inside and no candles please. *Rental Agreement is required to be signed after reservation has been confirmed. Failure to comply will result in the cancellation of reservation. *Damage Protection included - we have included a $35 charge in your total quote that covers your purchase of $1500 of "all risk" damage protection coverage on the rental property. This protection is purchased in lieu of a cash damage deposit. Coverage details are spelled out in the rental agreement. PENALTIES: • Smoking $1500 • Pets $250 • Extra Person beyond the number of guest reserved is subject to $25 per person per night • Damages - subject to cost of the item for repair or replacement

Other Details to Note

• Check-in is anytime after 4:00 PM • Check-out is 11:00 AM or earlier • No early check-in or late check out • Quiet hours is from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • 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
  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Hammock
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio

Family

  • Babysitter recommendations
  • Board games
  • Children's books and toys
  • High chair
  • Playroom
  • Travel crib

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • 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
  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Hammock
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio

Family

  • Babysitter recommendations
  • Board games
  • Children's books and toys
  • High chair
  • Playroom
  • Travel crib

Kitchen and dining

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

Bathroom

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

Location features

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

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Exercise equipment
  • Ping Pong Table
  • Pool table

Home safety

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

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan
  • Portable fans

Services

  • Cleaning before checkout
  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Private living room

Accessibility and Availability

Neighborhood

This stunning section of Gloucester is known as the "back shore". It's a quiet and private neighborhood minutes to Good Harbor or Niles Beach. You'll find yourself minutes from golf Bass Rocks Country Club or exploring Eastern Point Lighthouse. East Gloucester also has it's own little arts district called Rocky Neck. Here you'll find a few eclectic restaurants, art galleries, a local theatre, water taxi to take you to and from downtown, and plenty of waterfront activity!

Guest Access

You'll have access to the entire property and grounds except the garage. Please remember that you're staying in a house, not a hotel. Treat the space with respect. If any problems arise, we will do our best to take action ASAP.

Find us

Gloucester offers several ways of getting around the city from well marked streets to assist you as you drive, to public bus transportation system (CATA), as well as Uber and taxi services. We are just steps away from the water shuttle! You pay a daily fee of $10.00 and you can hop on and off as many times as you want to take in the area shops, galleries, and restaurants as you get an entertaining ride around Gloucester's inner harbor, learning about Gloucester's working waterfront.

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