| stand-alone cottages feature 3 bedrooms and have ocean views, kitchens, decks and barbecues. a long veranda faces the ocean. 8 miles from halibut point state park. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. some have enclosed balconies and whirlpool tubs. this victorian oceanfront inn is 2. a restaurant specializes in new england dishes and has ocean views. there's a heated outdoor pool and a spa that's open year-round. quaint rooms and suites feature free wi-fi and minifridges. free tea and coffee are available all day in the grand parlor. breakfast (a hot buffet in summer and continental during off-season) is complimentary. 1 miles from rockport and 0
Boston Logan International Airport 57 min
Thacher Island (14 min)
52-acre offshore island home to twin 18th-century lighthouses & a refuge for migratory birds. Paper House (4 min) Dogtown Commons (14 min)
Outdoor recreation Crane Beach (35 min)
Ample, sandy beach with a dune conservation area, 5+ miles of hiking trails & a wildlife refuge. Hammond Castle Museum (22 min)
Sprawling medieval-style complex built in the 1920s by inventor John Hays Hammond & open for tours. Stage Fort Park (19 min)
Beaches, tennis courts, a restaurant, dog park & more on the site of Gloucester's first settlement. Crane Beach (36 min)
Oceanfront park & conservation site, featuring dunes, a pine forest & recreational beach area. Parker River National Wildlife Refuge (1 hr 2)
Migratory bird refuge with observation towers & fishing & hunting opportunities, plus public tours. Good Harbor Beach (12 min)
Small beach with prime swimming conditions is surrounded by dunes & marshes & has limited parking. Halibut Point State Park (20 min)
Coastal area on 440 million year old granite offers spectacular views, wildflowers, visitors center. Wingaersheek Beach (24 min)
Known for swimming & low-tide exploration, this scenic beach features large boulders & a snack hut. Cape Ann Whale Watch (14 min)
Tours to Stellwagen Bank led by expert guides, with whale teeth samples & whale song recordings. Castle Hill on the Crane Estate (37 min)
Lavish, English-style mansion with manicured gardens & a broad lawn sloping down to the seashore. Cape Ann Museum (16 min)
Cultural center with maritime & fine-art collections, historic homes & library about Cape Ann life. Singing Beach (27 min)
Public beach featuring a summertime bathhouse with a snack bar & sand that makes sound when dry. | 
