BOSTON - THE NORTH SHORE - Massachusetts
 
Experience the old maritime atmosphere of Cape Ann, Gloucester and Rockport.
 
Boston's North Shore
  • Boston within the hour
  • Commuter trains
  • Witches in Salem
  • Peabody Maritime Museum
  • The marinas of Marblehead
  • Sandy beaches and rocky inlets
  • Shopping
  • Exquisite dining
  • Golf courses
  • Bird sanctuaries - Plum Island
  • Historic Newburyport
  • Stunning ocean views
  • Old sea captains' houses



 
Our B & B in Marblehead  
3 Bedrooms
Waterside overlooking Doliber's Cove   Stunning views   Continental breakfast
  Children over 12 Min. stay 2 nights  
Our B & B in MarbleheadThe wonderful, ever-changing views from this mid-1800s B & B have to be seen at all stages of the tide.  Walk across to Brown's Island at low tide for a swim or stroll into town (about 1 mile) to explore the historic sights, shops, galleries and restaurants.  Located in the old part of Marblehead amidst narrow winding streets and 17th century homes, the B & B has three bedrooms.  The king room can also be 2 singles, has water views, large dressing room, private bath and sitting area with cable TV and a private entrance.  The other two bedrooms are on the second floor and share a bathroom, also have ocean views, one with a queen bed and TV and the other with a double and TV.  There is room for an extra single bed in each of these rooms.  A continental breakfast is served in the kitchen.  Children over 12.



 
Our B & B in Gloucester  
3 Suites with Kitchenettes   Sleeps 2-6
Overlooks the harbour   Parking
  Children OK Min. stay 2 nights  
Our B & B in Gloucester (behind lamp post to right of statue)This historic house overlooks Gloucester Harbor and is across the boulevard from the famous Gloucester Fisherman statue, and within walking distance of beaches, parks, museums, galleries, shops and restaurants.  The oldest part of the house was built by William Stevens in about 1740 and was part of a larger land grant.  Stevens was a well-known shipwright and was one of the first to speak out against British tyranny.  The house is made up of three sections: the main house (built around 1740) and two wings (completed around 1860), forming a large 'U'.  To create the B & B, the owners filled the centre of that 'U' with a glass atrium.  It houses the main staircase and the entrance to the inn, reached through the secluded rose garden with fountain at the back of the house.  There are three nicely appointed suites, which can sleep from 2 to 6 comfortably.  Each has private bath, TV, AC, phone and breakfast area with refrigerator, microwave, toaster and coffee maker.  Your host will provide breakfast foods, self-served by guests.  Amenities include a coin-op laundry and off street parking.  This is a smoke free environment.  Open year round.  Families with children welcome.
The 'William Stevens Suite' is on the second floor with a view of Gloucester harbour.  The main bedroom has a king bed, which can be converted into two singles.  A spiral staircase leads up to a loft, which provides an extra sleeping area, beneath the original wood beams.  The ceilings in the loft are low, making it a perfect cosy place for children.
The 'Nancy Proctor Suite', also on the second floor, has one bedroom with queen bed (with harbour views) and a TV room with twin trundles.  The private bath features a steam shower.  The spacious breakfast/sitting area leads to an outside deck.
The ground floor 'Babson Suite' can sleep up to 6, with a queen bed in an alcove off the front parlour and two smaller bedrooms, one double and one with 2 singles.  Small deck and views of the Fisherman statue and the harbour.



 
Our B & B in Rockport  
14 Bedrooms with private baths   4 Studio Apartments
300 yards to beach   Continental breakfast
  Children OK Min. stay 2 nights  
Our B & B in RockportA charming, in town, 1870 Victorian B & B, comfortably decorated with antiques, polished hardwood floors and rugs, just a short walk to a sandy beach, restaurants, shops and galleries.  A variety of room types within the inn.  The Carriage House has been carefully converted into four studios, each with a kitchenette, a double and single bed and private bath, A/C and TV.  Delicious 'home made' continental breakfast.  There is plenty of off-road parking next to the inn and landscaped gardens and lawns.
 
 
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