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Spectacular Setting In The Dunes, 360' Views, Private Beach, Amazing House!

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Two deep water moorings are available with boat rentals, Cape Ann Boat Rentals.
Beach
Kayaks can be rented from ERBA for exploring the marsh rivers and Essex Bay.
Incredible sunsets from the beach, decks, windows and moonrise from east decks.
Kitchen is geared to first class entertaining as well as barbecues on the beach.

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

5 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 14603.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Goucester, MA
    Wingaersheek Beach
    8 min drive
    Half Moon Beach
    17 min drive
    Pavilion Beach
    26 min drive
    Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal)
    26 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Double Beds

7 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior

About this property

Spectacular Setting In The Dunes, 360' Views, Private Beach, Amazing House!

The Sandcastle is just that, a 'castle' (5 bedrooms and 6.5 baths) perched on the dunes of its own peninsula, with water on three sides, and direct access to a private beach ('Twopenny Loaf Beach') that only the guests of Sand Castle and a few other lucky neighbors have use of. Situated on four acres with the beach and ocean surrounding (and not a neighbor in sight!) the house is adjacent to protected greenbelt reservation land, guaranteeing your privacy and serenity. The sun sets over the Bay and and the view from the deck and beach is unsurpassed. From the East deck wake up to a magnificent sunrise over the marsh. From almost every window in the house the view is of the Essex River, the marsh, Hog Island and the Crane Estate in Ipswich, all undeveloped land which reinforces the feeling that you are in an untouched, incomparably beautiful place. Built in 2009 the house boasts every modern amenity but is designed with the classic Cape Cod style intact with high ceilings, plentiful windows and lots of natural light, beautiful woodwork accents and moldings, all en-suite bedrooms, central air conditioning (in the bedroom on the main floor and the entire second floor) and high end, but not ostentatious, furnishings and fittings.?Enter into the center of the house with a grand staircase that takes you up to the main level of the house. The huge and open living and dining areas have a wall of windows and sliders which lead to the massive wraparound deck overlooking the dunes and beach. The kitchen is an 'ell' off of the dining/living and is a very large with a very large island with a stainless-steel trough sink (to put your chilled edibles and wines) in the center and granite counter tops. Kitchen amenities include all stainless appliances, 4 sinks, a 6-burner commercial-grade Blue Star stove with two ovens w/broilers, plus grill and griddle, two dishwashers, a wine refrigerator, separate ice making machine and more. Off of the kitchen to the east is a breakfast area and more relaxed seating,and a “morning deck” equipped with a large propane-fired stainless barbeque. There is also a separate and comfortable sitting room/den with wood-burning fireplace for quieter pursuits, also with a large flat-screen when the mood to watch strikes. A lovely tiled half-bath with marble sink is just down the hall. Also on this floor is a queen bedroom with a sparkling white tile and marble bathroom with a shower and of course views of the dunes and salt marshes of Farm Creek. ?The second floor has two more bedrooms called the Sunrise and Sunset rooms (you can guess why) with amazing views and lovely en-suite baths with double sinks and tubs and showers. One bedroom is a queen and the other is a king and both bedrooms have two over sized window ledges that accommodate a twin mattress each, so could sleep two more people if necessary. The lower level of the house is less formal and more fun with a large center room with a ping pong table, a 'beach' bathroom (just outside is the path to the beach) with whimsical Brazilian blue granite double sinks, a shower and a sauna and separate steam room. There are also two bedrooms (two doubles in one and a king in the other) with en-suite baths and finally the laundry room and a mini kitchen to supply the necessary refreshments for your day of fun and sun on your own beach! In order to reserve this property, please call us.

Check out the Netflix movie "Killer Cove." Great shots of the interior and exterior of the house. You need to wait 10 minutes or so into the film to see the house. They shot in two locations. The house is not in the shots where there are lots of houses. The Sandcastle has total privacy at he end of the Wingaersheek peninsula.

Property manager

Kim Thayer

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number C0210431070

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gloucester

Located in Gloucester, this villa is in a rural area and on the beach. Cape Ann Museum and Sargent House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Maritime Gloucester and Schooner Adventure. Essex Shipbuilding Museum and Long Hill are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Goucester, MA

What's nearby

  • Wingaersheek Beach - 8 min drive
  • Hammond Castle - 18 min drive
  • Good Harbor Beach - 26 min drive
  • Castle Hill on the Crane Estate - 32 min drive
  • Crane Beach - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • West Gloucester Station - 12 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Holy Cow Ice Cream Café - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪George's Coffee Shop - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Midori - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Setting In The Dunes, 360' Views, Private Beach, Amazing House! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Setting In The Dunes, 360' Views, Private Beach, Amazing House!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Setting In The Dunes, 360' Views, Private Beach, Amazing House!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Setting In The Dunes, 360' Views, Private Beach, Amazing House! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gloucester villa is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Coffins Beach and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Wingaersheek Beach. Pavilion Beach and Cressy Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise Point
Amazing property. You could not ask for a more perfect spot. We loved it. Property manager was fantastic. I have spent every summer of my life on the north shore. This is something to write home about.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Rick B., live in the Berkshires

Great stay with entire family during 4th July week with exception of greenhead flies at beach
Great stay with entire family during 4th July week with exception of greenhead flies at the beach (not at the house). Eight adults and three young children used 4 of the 5 bedrooms. Property is near a marsh and greenhead flies are generally out after the first full moon at end of June or early July for several weeks. Strengths for us: o House about 500ft to its own private beach -- very short walk o large bedrooms, 4 air conditioned if needed o Great views of ocean, sunrise, and sunset o Large living room and kitchen o Outdoor hot water shower to rinse off after beach o Free wifi with good bandwidth o Separate ice maker makes plenty of ice o Has washer and dryer o Owner/agent very responsive to questions, needs, and concerns Opportunities for owner to consider: o Very expensive rental o Living room and kitchen not air conditioned, stifling heat on sunny 85-90 degree days since no shades/awnings on windows, specifically west windows o Gas range and gas grill both require manual lighting o No shades on any windows except one bedroom and by TV next to kitchen o No shades on any of the 5 bedroom bathrooms o Integrated smoke/CO detector house system not working -- temporary individual smoke detectors installed upon request o Could not figure out on how to get Direct TV to display local network stations
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

kim T., NY, NY

Unbelievably beautiful place. There are very few places I’ve been that rival these views and sunsets
Kim Thayer was so helpful with everything we needed and her stunning landscape oil paintings in the house are amazing. The only bummer about this house is leaving. Seriously. Once you get there you want to be on the beach all the time or decks and up for every sunrise. We caught stripers right off the beach, dug our own clams and the kids had a blast on the swim float. We had people over and all of us cooked in that fabulous kitchen. Every morning we can walked all the way down the beach. There were sand dollars and the sand is really pink. Down by the rocks it looks like the Mediterranean. The house has every amenity and the beach bathroom with outdoor shower and steam room and sauna is so fun. We shut the kids down in the rec room with the air hockey and ping pong so they were happy having their own space, and us ours. They even had the New York Times delivered!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

This place is a treasure
This is a beautifully appointed, roomy, light-filled, comfortable home situated on a private waterfront with stunning views in every direction. The kitchen is a chef’s nirvana, equipped with everything you could possibly want. The house has plenty of spaces to play, read, socialize — perfect for a large family group. Strongly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Spencer G.

Love it!!!!
Amazing property. Incredibly friendly owners. A secret gem of a location on the North Shore.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maryjane M.

Perfect Wedding Venue
This house is a dream. My husband and I were married here this Fall and I cannot believe we found such a perfect, romantic spot for our ceremony. The owners are beyond accommodating and friendly. We had the ease/convenience of getting ready for the ceremony on separate floors with the most amazing views of the sunrise, and then the beach/ocean. Once we were ready, there was a perfect hidden spot of sand dunes for us to have our "first look" without being seen by the arriving guests. And then the actual ceremony location was right on the ocean with the unparalleled backdrop of Choate Island and Crane Beach! After the ceremony, we had a champagne toast with our guests in the kitchen/on the deck and the kitchen is so impressive. The center island that holds ice/champagne is gorgeous, and there is plenty of space for people to mingle. I would highly recommend this property to anyone for any occasion. The location truly lends itself to a dreamy, private getaway!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

sally c.

The most amazing house
This house is, by far, the most amazing house I've ever rented. And I've rented quite a few. It is spectacular, while still being completely comfortable. There are amazing views from every room, and particularly from the master bedrooms. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need - and even has two dishwashers and two refrigerators. Kids LOVED the downstairs rec room with ping pong and air hockey, and thoroughly enjoyed going from the steam room to the ocean, over and over. Speaking of the ocean, the private beach is fabulous. There wasn't another soul around our entire week, and the water was wonderful. I can't say enough about this house. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a great getaway. My one suggestion - get all your groceries on your first day, because you won't want to leave.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

The Perfect Rental
We were looking for a rental to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary with our three children, their spouses and our 7 grandchildren. The Sandcastle was perfect for all of us including our dog. The large kitchen was incredible with multiple stoves, sinks, dishwashers, ample preparation space and an out door grill, which we made use of. It allowed our whole family to participate and made cooking fun. Because we were there in mid September, we did very little swimming but took advantage of the beach for flying kites, fishing, digging clams, canoeing and general relaxation. The view from every room in the house was spectacular and very much a part of the beauty. This rental home should be on everyone's "bucket list".
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paradise within an hour of Boston
Great privacy, views, and outrageously cool house. Worth every penny.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Serene Sandcastle Beauty
This house is unmatched. We have done the research! It is secluded on an amazing piece of property. Situated on the tip of white sand Wingaersheek, with dunes and salt march on the other sides. Take loooooong walks on the beach, kayak, dig for clams and experience pink sand in the marsh. The truly breathtaking sun sets over Crane's beach. There's almost no houses in sight. The moon rises are equally as beautiful. Look out any window and you see spectacular natural beauty. The layout of house is great for entertaining and hanging out. I love cooking in the kitchen, but there are some great delivery, take out or dine out options in town. Once you arrive, you won't want to leave! It's a great place for families with kids. We have a 7 year old, 5 year old and 1 year old and they love it. There are no stairs off the deck so kids can't get away from you and down to the water without notice - a great safety feature in our opinion, especially for our younger guests! The decor is appealing - neutral colors allow the ocean to be the star of the show. Lots of seating, high end appliances, clean and uncluttered rooms. The manager is accessible, knowledgeable, friendly, and a great artist to boot - her work hangs throughout the house. The ice machine (fantastic feature) had a leak on our first visit and the manager was responsive and the problem was resolved quickly with as minimal interference as possible. We are repeat renters and are coming back again this summer. We highly recommend this spot. You won't be disappointed.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

What a magical place!
(It's worth looking at the location on google earth.)This is the sort of house that makes you feel all is right with world. In a surprisingly sheltered location and surrounded by beach on three sides (it's worth looking at the location on google earth), it is magnificent. 5 stars doesn't capture the magic. Sitting with a drink on the terrace over looking the water (pick any terrace) with a balmy breeze, if you were appropriately dressed you'd feel like a character in the Great Gatsby, but you are not, you'll be barefoot in beach clothes with a few grains of sand on your tanned feet looking like you belong in a Ralph Lauren ad. With direct access to a beach that takes a leisurely half-hour to walk to the end of, there is no reason to go anywhere else. But Gloucester, is not far away and exploring it's main street, Rocky Point and is worthwhile. Perfect for family vacations, with two master suites each with an additional twin bed, couples with young children will have no problem. The house can also handle 5 couples beautifully. The kitchen is amazingly well supplied. There is no "Do we have a pan to make brownies?" here. It has everything, including the best possible layout for entertaining while cooking. I never felt like people were underfoot when I was cooking, but I was still engaged in the conversations around me. The house is large with high ceilings, so even in the rain, 15 people won't feel cramped.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic beach house!
This was one of the best vacations ever! The Sandcastle is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. Sunsets are amazing. Incredible views from every window. Long beach walks. The kitchen is huge and so fun to cook in. We never wanted to leave.

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