See all properties
Entire home

The Homestead: Elegant Victorian & Maids Quarters

Gloucester vacation home with kitchen

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Homestead: Elegant Victorian & Maids Quarters

A wooden dock leading to a calm body of water with a rocky shoreline and a small island with trees.
A traditional kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table, and chairs. There is a microwave, oven, and various kitchen utensils visible.
A grand room with a chandelier, wooden floors, and classic furniture.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a red sofa, a patterned armchair, and a chandelier.
Two wooden Adirondack chairs facing a coastal view with boats and a building in the distance.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

View in a map
Gloucester, MA
  • Place, Plum Cove Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Good Harbor Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Wingaersheek Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

About the neighborhood

Gloucester

In Gloucester .At this Gloucester vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Plum Cove Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Halibut Point Reservation. Paper House and Halibut Point State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
View more Vacation Homes in GloucesterOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Plum Cove Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Good Harbor Beach - 14 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Cape Ann - 15 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Long Beach - 17 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 17 min drive - 9.1 miles

Getting around

  • Gloucester Station - 12 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Common Crow Natural Market - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Talise - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brothers Brew - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Homestead: Elegant Victorian & Maids Quarters

A unique private estate, rich in history and natural beauty. The home was the residence of Benjamin F. Butler, the colorful Civil War general and Massachusetts governor, still belonging to his descendants. Enjoy fifty-five rolling acres of meadows, forest, marsh grass, and rocky granite shoreline, with a white-sand crescent beach, and a flat mica beach.
You will have use of the Main House (5BR) and the Maids Quarters (2BR), which is a separate, private residence, with a separate entrance.

Similar properties

Two wooden Adirondack chairs facing a calm body of water with boats, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.
Elegant Bayview Victorian Home; walk to beach
Gloucester
  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 3 reviews
Elegant Bayview Victorian Home; walk to beach

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number C0040231070

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Homestead: Elegant Victorian & Maids Quarters to the airport?

This vacation home is 18.6 mi (28-min drive) away from the Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Homestead: Elegant Victorian & Maids Quarters have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Homestead: Elegant Victorian & Maids Quarters to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 11-minute walk from Plum Cove Beach and 4.7 mi (14-min drive) from Back Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Homestead: Elegant Victorian & Maids Quarters offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Homestead: Elegant Victorian & Maids Quarters?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Homestead: Elegant Victorian & Maids Quarters?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Homestead: Elegant Victorian & Maids Quarters?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Homestead: Elegant Victorian & Maids Quarters have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Homestead: Elegant Victorian & Maids Quarters have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Homestead: Elegant Victorian & Maids Quarters to downtown Gloucester?

This vacation home is 3.8 mi away from Gloucester.

The Homestead: Elegant Victorian & Maids Quarters Reviews

Explore More Ways to Travel with Travelocity