I knew I was a fan when our host picked us up from the train station, and I saw the bumper sticker…read moreon their car that read: Eve was framed. Love it. My boyfriend and I stayed here for two nights and we loved it. It's small-only 3 available bedrooms, in a beautiful house that Lisa and her husband live in. We stayed in the 'Ocean Air Suite.' The rooftop patio wasn't open, but it was a beautiful room, and was nice to have our own bathroom. They don't offer a full breakfast, but they have coffee and tea and muffins in one of the rooms downstairs. Lisa is friendly, hilarious, and very helpful with suggestions/information on what to do in Gloucester, but still gives you enough space to do your own thing. It's about a 15 min. walk to downtown/Main St, and it's a nice walk along the water (lined with millions of American flags, which is pretty hilarious; or maybe pretty and hilarious). It is right along whatever that main road is, which has pretty heavy traffic in the summer (lots of loud motorcycles), so it was a bit loud at times-though we had our windows open the whole time to get the full 'ocean air' effect.

Owner goes way above and beyond to make guests comfortable. Very welcoming and helpful host…read more Has converted family home to bed and breakfast. We had suite with 2 queen beds, a sitting room and full bathroom. Very clean and comfortable. Large full breakfast of fruit, baked goods, potatoes, and eggs.

The name says it all. Take it literally. I can deal with the fact that this place is old and…read moredecorated like the film set of a bad 60's horror movie but nothing in this place has ever been changed, renovated or upgraded. It's amazing they have AC. We had to move to 2 different rooms during our 3 night stay due to them reserving our first room for someone else. No biggie. I now have the perspective as if I'd stayed twice. The bed- clearly bought from a discount mattress store for ~ $79 20 years ago. Hard but saggy, my neck and back are killing me. The bathroom- hope you're not overweight because you won't fit in it. I'm not kidding (see pics). Just don't do this to yourself. The bed was the worst part. I'm so sleep deprived now.

We arrived around noon with some friends who are also staying at the OCI, and meet the innkeeper…read more He explains that one room is ready, but the other one won't be ready for another hour..."because people are still in the room...one of those by-the-hour-deals...a local doctor and his lady friend...he's a regular...they should be done soon." Luckily that wasn't MY room, but my friends were less than thrilled to know about the shagging happening in their bed. Why was it necessary to fill us in??? The place was also pretty grimey. Granted, it was cheap and in a good location, but it could definitely use some detailing. But, I don't think there was anywhere else to stay in Manchester by the Sea. Oh, the kicker was when we came down for *breakfast* (bag o' english muffins, oj, coffee) and the inkeeper says, "you bastards are finally up!" I guess they call that Massachusetts Charm. So, if you're driving up the MA coast and need to pull over for a quickie, this will do. Otherwise, check out the town of Rockport, just north of MBTS. There seem to be several cute places there.

TLDR: Do not stay at the Julietta House I stayed at the…read moreJulietta House for two months this summer. Susan is a very difficult person. I would not recommend staying at this house, she is very disrespectful to her tenants especially when they are 20-30s aged. She has entered rooms without asking, she set up baby monitors that record audio and visual in public spaces, calls/texts frequently with passive aggressive messages for example she called me on my way back from work to say that my (115lbs) footsteps were too loud on the baby monitors, she eliminated use of the kitchen for everyone in the house halfway through my stay, she refused to return my security deposit, she drinks/eats people's food/beverages, and many other things. Meanwhile many of the rooms were not up to standard, I was on the second floor and when people in the third floor would shower it would rain down in my bathroom from the light. Other rooms suffered water damage/were leaking. Please do not stay in this house!

Very beautiful guesthouse with the real New England spirit. Every room is different and friendly…read moredecorated. We always felt like being home. The owner is always attentive and very friendly. If you are looking for a quiet place to start your exploration around Gloucester but still want to have the Main Street with its restaurants in walking distance, this is the right place.

I went here not too long ago and they almost called the cops on me…read more They said there were no rooms for rent but this place has a ton of rooms and it looked to me like there were only two people there, a vegan and some guy who writes books. I'd give this place ZERO STARS but there were a bunch of animals there and I like animals.

If I could give this place ZERO stars, I would. We booked this hotel MONTHS in advance before our…read moreAugust 8 stay using hotels.com. 72 hours before we were supposed to check in, we get an email saying that the hotel can't accommodate our stay. Are you kidding me? 72 hours before, they pull this b.s.? When I called, I was told that the hotel was overbooked. If I booked so far in advance, why is it that MY reservation the one that could not be accommodated? HORRIBLE professionalism, do not stay here. What kind of a business cancels like this at the last minute? Get your s*** together, Charles Hovey house. Clearly, you have no idea how to run a business. DO NOT STAY HERE.

The Harborview Inn is a charming family-owned inn across the street from the harbor (America's…read moreoldest and most scenic working waterfront!). Walking in the front door, I was immediately greeted by Skipper, the cutest assistant innkeeper, and welcomed into the great room where a complimentary continental breakfast is served with your stay. Each room is beautifully decorated and coastal themed with it's own bathroom and gives such cozy, welcoming vibes. Whether you're looking for a staycation in MA, a place to recommend your out-of-town friends and family to stay or even a change of scenery while working from home (they have a new remote work package available), keep Harborview Inn in mind!

Beware of hotel upon booking gives option to pay at property and they will try and charge your card…read morewithout authorization. The guy in charge called me and was very rude and stated he was charging my card but wasnt going through. I asked why are you charging my card I requested pay at property he got angry didnt let me speak and told me he was cancelling my reservation that they are a small n&b amd cant afford to hold rooms with no pmt. I explained to him that was false advertisement he hung up on me. I received a notification a few min later my reservation was cancelled. Would put 0 stars if could. So unprofessional

Fabulous place for a summer vacation stay! Rooms are rustic but clean and provide a fabulous view…read moreof Rocky Neck Harbour. All efficiencies have private designated deck space. Walk to art galleries, restaurants, and public beach (Niles Beach) is just down the street. Mike and Mona and Brandon are amazing and provide help and information on anything you need.

Wonderful spot, great room. Really enjoyed our stay. Wish they didn't have 3 night requirements…read morewould love to skip over for a night.

We had so much fun. We saw a bunch of whales. The captain was great about making sure both sides of…read morethe boat could see but you are encouraged to get up and move around to see the whales. The crew is very knowledgeable and we learned a lot about the whales and different marine concepts. It was obvious that crew loves what they do and are passionate about ocean conservation. I highly recommend going on these tours.

This was my second trip with Cape Ann Whale Watch, and somehow it was just as impressive as the…read morefirst. You'd think after seeing whales once the novelty would wear off. Turns out it doesn't when you're surrounded by that many of them. We saw more whales than I could count, and I learned far more than I'll ever be able to remember. Our guide, Tina, has over 30 years of experience, and it shows. She wasn't just rattling off facts from a script. She was genuinely passionate, engaging, and had a way of making every sighting feel like the most exciting one of the day. I talked with her for a minute after the tour, and she was every bit as genuine off the microphone as she was on it. You could tell she sincerely appreciated everyone who came out. The trip ran a little over three hours, and I never once found myself checking the time. Between the whales, the scenery, and Tina's commentary, the whole experience kept my attention from beginning to end. One thing I wasn't expecting was the gift shop. Usually places like this charge "you're already here" prices, but everything was surprisingly reasonable, and there was a good variety for kids and adults alike. If you're anywhere near Gloucester and even remotely considering a whale watch, stop considering it and just book the trip. It's one of those experiences that's every bit as good the second time around.

Would have loved to use them, but they ban reservations that aren't at least 2 days/10 hours…read morebefore. Maybe not make it a broad ban and let people call to see if you're available? Update: Still sorry about my own experience, but VERY IMPRESSED by the kindness and professionalism of your reply. Thank you!

We were in town for a wedding and they used Boston Executive Limo Service to get us from the hotel…read moreto the wedding. The driver, Bennie, was so friendly and professional. The car was immaculate and very comfortable. We had to leave the wedding and texted to see if he would come earlier than planned. Bennie didn't hesitate to pick us up and bring us back to the hotel. I highly recommend this service and would be using it instead of Uber from now on.