check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. some rooms come with an outdoor sitting area or a private balcony. common areas include a brick patio with views of the cove and a living area with a fireplace. continental breakfast and afternoon tea are included in the rates. guests can stay in one of 7 suites that are brightly decorated in traditional style and all face southwest for views of the sunrise and thatcher island's twin lighthouses. each room has 1 king or 2 queen beds and a private marble or tiled bathroom. children under 12 are not permitted. located along the rocky coast of loblolly cove, this b&b is 5 minutes from the rockport golf club Boston Logan International Airport 55 min
Crane Beach (34 min) Oceanfront park & conservation site, featuring dunes, a pine forest & recreational beach area. Dogtown Commons (16 min) Outdoor recreation Good Harbor Beach (8 min) Small beach with prime swimming conditions is surrounded by dunes & marshes & has limited parking. Crane Beach (33 min) Ample, sandy beach with a dune conservation area, 5+ miles of hiking trails & a wildlife refuge. 7 Seas Whale Watch (14 min) Whale watching and dolphin Singing Beach (25 min) Public beach featuring a summertime bathhouse with a snack bar & sand that makes sound when dry. Cape Ann Museum (14 min) Cultural center with maritime & fine-art collections, historic homes & library about Cape Ann life. Thacher Island (13 min) 52-acre offshore island home to twin 18th-century lighthouses & a refuge for migratory birds. Castle Hill on the Crane Estate (35 min) Lavish, English-style mansion with manicured gardens & a broad lawn sloping down to the seashore. Motif #1 (8 min) An exact replica of the original 1840 building, this colorful fishing shack is a notable landmark. Stage Fort Park (17 min) Beaches, tennis courts, a restaurant, dog park & more on the site of Gloucester's first settlement. Halibut Point State Park (17 min) Coastal area on 440 million year old granite offers spectacular views, wildflowers, visitors center. Wingaersheek Beach (23 min) Known for swimming & low-tide exploration, this scenic beach features large boulders & a snack hut. Cape Ann Whale Watch (12 min) Tours to Stellwagen Bank led by expert guides, with whale teeth samples & whale song recordings. Hammond Castle Museum (20 min) Sprawling medieval-style complex built in the 1920s by inventor John Hays Hammond & open for tours. |