| a breakfast buffet is served the dining room. minimum-stay rules may apply. this cozy b&b in a colonial house dating from 1790 is a 6-minute walk from front beach, 3 miles from halibut point state park and 4 miles from cape ann museum. the 1-bedroom apartment adds a kitchen, and a living room with a sofabed. the 10 country-style rooms feature antique or replica furniture, plus quilts and paintings by local artists. all have free wi-fi and tvs, and some include microwaves, minifridges, and/or decks and private entrances. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. other amenities include an outdoor pool and free parking
Boston Logan International Airport 53 min
Motif #1 (6 min)
An exact replica of the original 1840 building, this colorful fishing shack is a notable landmark. Good Harbor Beach (9 min)
Small beach with prime swimming conditions is surrounded by dunes & marshes & has limited parking. Hammond Castle Museum (18 min)
Sprawling medieval-style complex built in the 1920s by inventor John Hays Hammond & open for tours. Thacher Island (8 min)
52-acre offshore island home to twin 18th-century lighthouses & a refuge for migratory birds. Stage Fort Park (15 min)
Beaches, tennis courts, a restaurant, dog park & more on the site of Gloucester's first settlement. Cape Ann Whale Watch (10 min)
Tours to Stellwagen Bank led by expert guides, with whale teeth samples & whale song recordings. Singing Beach (23 min)
Public beach featuring a summertime bathhouse with a snack bar & sand that makes sound when dry. Dogtown Commons (14 min)
Outdoor recreation Halibut Point State Park (11 min)
Coastal area on 440 million year old granite offers spectacular views, wildflowers, visitors center. Crane Beach (32 min)
Oceanfront park & conservation site, featuring dunes, a pine forest & recreational beach area. Parker River National Wildlife Refuge (58 min)
Migratory bird refuge with observation towers & fishing & hunting opportunities, plus public tours. Wingaersheek Beach (21 min)
Known for swimming & low-tide exploration, this scenic beach features large boulders & a snack hut. Castle Hill on the Crane Estate (33 min)
Lavish, English-style mansion with manicured gardens & a broad lawn sloping down to the seashore. Cape Ann Museum (12 min)
Cultural center with maritime & fine-art collections, historic homes & library about Cape Ann life. Crane Beach (31 min)
Ample, sandy beach with a dune conservation area, 5+ miles of hiking trails & a wildlife refuge. | 
