First Period Colonial Lodging in Gloucester MA

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8255.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Gloucester, MA

Good Harbor Beach
‪9 min drive‬
Hammond Castle
‪11 min drive‬
Wingaersheek Beach
‪14 min drive‬
Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal)
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

North Ell

1 Queen Bed

Parlor Chamber

1 Queen Bed

Spinning Room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Gambrell

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

North Ell Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Parlor Chamber Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

As you step through the threshold of this sensitively restored 1680 residence, you are transported to an earlier time—immersed in the history of the home and the area. One of the oldest homes in the Essex corridor, the interior of the William Haskell House has remained virtually untouched since it was built and is documented as one of the finest examples of a First Period Colonial house that exists today.

If you are a lover of period antiques, historic old homes, American history, and seek a truly unique experience—then a stay at the William Haskell House is for you! You will sojourn amid historically significant antiques, in a home that has been meticulously conserved to reflect the aura of the original 17th century structure.

Property manager

Natalie Samuelson

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We don't provide child bed accommodations

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

$50 pet deposit that is refundable.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Dog Rule: We ask that you crate your dog when you are not home or take you dog with you. Crates are provided. Please pick up after your pet.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number C0416371070

About the area

Gloucester

Gloucester is home to this holiday home. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Salem Witch Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wingaersheek Beach and Good Harbor Beach. Maritime Gloucester and Long Hill are also worth visiting.

Gloucester, MA

What's nearby

Half Moon Beach - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
Good Harbor Beach - 9 min drive - 10.3 km
Hammond Castle - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
Wingaersheek Beach - 14 min drive - 7.7 km
Crane Beach - 16 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

West Gloucester Station - 4 min drive
Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
‪George's Coffee Shop - ‬6 min drive
‪Woodman's of Essex - ‬4 min drive
‪Causeway Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
‪Midori - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is First Period Colonial Lodging in Gloucester MA pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at First Period Colonial Lodging in Gloucester MA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at First Period Colonial Lodging in Gloucester MA?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is First Period Colonial Lodging in Gloucester MA located?

Situated in Gloucester, this holiday home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Essex River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Stage Fort Park and Half Moon Beach. Pavilion Beach and Wingaersheek Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

16 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

History Heaven

The absolutely coolest place I’ve ever stayed. It’s like staying a night in a house museum, but with the comfiest and cleanest modern bed linens. Can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nanette P.

3 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Experience!

The entire 4 days was like exploring a museum with private access. Words can't describe the experience.. It is filled with antiques and things that go bump in the night. We discovered a new door camouflaged in the walls every day.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Missy k.

27 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Haskell House

It was very cool, loved all the stuff and the article on the place

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judianne H.

6 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unbelievable ❤️

I can’t even begin to explain the feelings when I first walked in. It was like stepping back in time. I fell in love. Thank you so much for keeping this house alive. Wonderful stay and will definitely be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

19 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible

It was incredible!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine T.

15 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful experience

This house takes you back in time. Looking out the windows into the nature reserve really gives you an idea of what life was like 100s of years ago - but with HVAC, heat, and electricity! We felt like we had snuck into a museum. Exploring was so much fun. This really tied in with researching our Puritan ancestors and was a great experience. Really loved it. Thank you so much to the owners for letting people rent this house.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

2 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A dream stay for lovers of history

We had the perfect vacation in this in this house! It was surprisingly very comfortable with AC and a fully functioning kitchen. We had someone give us a private historical tour of the house as recommended by the host and it took our stay to the NEXT LEVEL! Couldn’t recommend staying here more - hope to go back some day with my family to share the experience with them too!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David K.

17 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique place

We had a short stay but really enjoyed the authentic but updated house.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

9 Jan 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

3 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property!

We enjoyed our few days at this historic home! My 8 year old loved the outdoor play area, and the location and proximity to 128 was perfect! The neighborhood was very quiet, and the beds comfortable. Thank you for the experience!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Apache M.

13 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it

Spooky in the best way! Had an amazing time and loved the atmosphere created by the property

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

1 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memory Maker!!!

I don’t know how to begin! The property is everything you see in the pictures, a beautiful authentic step back in time. The kitchen was a dream to work in and everything we could need was there. The beds were fantastic and waking up to those views was so peace filled. The grounds are lovely and a kid’s dream, lots of things to explore. We had a child of 5 years with us, and on that, I would say use your judgment. She’s very kind to furniture and special things. Regardless, we bought damage protection which was very reasonable. Tall folks will need to watch their heads in doorways, and prepare to get turned around in all those rooms and spaces at first. Also, take care to watch for ticks & such outside as with anywhere else in the Northeast. The location was perfect for us. Gloucester is beautiful. It was 10 minutes to the whale watch, and Salem & Danvers were not far down the road. There were so many things to see and do that we found ourselves having to really budget our time. Always, the family couldn’t wait to get back to the best thing, our place, Haskell House! The owner was incredible, responsive and truly caring. Her input was priceless. She clearly has a deep love for this place and it shows. I don’t know what it takes to care for this property the way she does, but whatever magic that is she has it. If we ever do get back up that way, there’s no other place for us. She’s literally spoiled us for any other place.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice C.

11 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique Experience Surrounded by History

We had a fantastic stay at the Haskell House this weekend. The beds are very comfortable and there are plush bath sheets (not just towels), which I personally appreciate. Natalie is a helpful, kind and very responsive host. Add on to that the history of the home - it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to step back in time and learn about the history of the family who built the house and lived there. The photos are very accurate - there are (faux) candles to use as lighting and to add even more authenticity to the experience. The home is filled with period antiques and has been sensitively and tastefully restored, with all the modern conveniences. Anyone visiting should note that there are a lot of low light areas in this historic home - the flashlights on arrival aren't for a power outage. The upstairs bedrooms are also only accessible via a steep staircase and one of the bedrooms only has bathroom access through the other second floor bedroom or on the first floor. Not everyone will want to navigate this in the middle of the night, although it didn’t bother us. The other thing I wish I’d known before visiting is that there are tours offered and they are discounted for guests - be sure to check out the website for details (we will hopefully get to do this next time). I’m still trying to acclimate to the 21st century again - thank you so much for a truly special weekend and for sharing your home and family history. We hope to be back in the near future!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy

20 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Truly a unique opportunity to stay in a historical property that was accurately and expertly restored.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

5 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Going back in time

Wanted some different from your typical VRBO house. This was quite different.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Natalie Samuelson

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

North Ell

Parlor Chamber

Spinning Room

3 bathrooms

Gambrell

North Ell Bathroom

Parlor Chamber Bathroom

Spaces

About this property