| set on a bluff overlooking the atlantic ocean, this charming b&b in an art deco mansion with a 19th-century annex is a mile from both front beach and rockport train station, and 5 miles from the cape ann museum. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's an outdoor saltwater pool (seasonal), and a patio and a gazebo both offer ocean views. hot breakfast is served in an airy dining area. most have ocean views. other freebies include parking and all-day coffee and tea. warm, individually decorated suites in the main building feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, sitting areas and en suite bathrooms, as well as private patios. bright rooms in the annex have shared porches
Boston Logan International Airport 55 min
Wingaersheek Beach (22 min)
Known for swimming & low-tide exploration, this scenic beach features large boulders & a snack hut. Hammond Castle Museum (20 min)
Sprawling medieval-style complex built in the 1920s by inventor John Hays Hammond & open for tours. Dogtown Commons (15 min)
Outdoor recreation Castle Hill on the Crane Estate (35 min)
Lavish, English-style mansion with manicured gardens & a broad lawn sloping down to the seashore. Parker River National Wildlife Refuge (1 hr)
Migratory bird refuge with observation towers & fishing & hunting opportunities, plus public tours. Cape Ann Museum (14 min)
Cultural center with maritime & fine-art collections, historic homes & library about Cape Ann life. Paper House (18 min) 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 (7 min)
Coastal area on 440 million year old granite offers spectacular views, wildflowers, visitors center. Singing Beach (25 min)
Public beach featuring a summertime bathhouse with a snack bar & sand that makes sound when dry. Thacher Island (12 min)
52-acre offshore island home to twin 18th-century lighthouses & a refuge for migratory birds. Motif #1 (7 min)
An exact replica of the original 1840 building, this colorful fishing shack is a notable landmark. Crane Beach (33 min)
Ample, sandy beach with a dune conservation area, 5+ miles of hiking trails & a wildlife refuge. Crane Beach (34 min)
Oceanfront park & conservation site, featuring dunes, a pine forest & recreational beach area. Good Harbor Beach (11 min)
Small beach with prime swimming conditions is surrounded by dunes & marshes & has limited parking. | 
