ARTIST RETREAT BY THE OCEAN
Penthouse--Gorgeous Harbor Views, Soaked in Sunlight
Downtown Gloucester Summer Sublet
DANCE STUDIO ACCESS*
May 7 - August 30, 2026
FURNISHED
CAT SITTING OPTIONAL
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Spend the summer living and creating on Cape Ann!
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Live in a sanctuary loft apartment with gorgeous harbor views
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Walk to world-class dance studio run by master teacher, Sarah Slifer Swift (MAGMA Gloucester)
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*Access to gorgeous 45'x55' dance studio for reduced rate rehearsals, many excellent classes, and opportunity for teaching or performing, 3 min. walk
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Live music at a dozen places all within walking or biking distance nearly every night of the week--lots of dancing
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Ride the bike (included) to dozens of GORGEOUS beaches, hidden quarries, hikes!
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Dozens of art galleries, Gloucester Stage theater shows, The Cut music venue, Windhover Performing Arts, Shalin Liu music venue, so much more!!
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Downtown local shops for cheeses, fresh pastas, fresh seafood from the docks, Italian cafes, cool hip cafes, clam shacks, fine dining, shopping and more
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Killer views of summer festivities: Viva San Pedro Fiesta; Pavilion Beach is a 5 min walk to see greasy pole.
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Yoga studios, Pilates studios, salt room, etc.
Up on the 4th floor, you don’t have to leave home to be both secluded and in the limelight of downtown. It is perfect for writers or artists wanting solitude and inspiration from the bustling fishing town that surrounds you.
This opportunity could include cat sitting our fabulous cat. She is a healthy 18 mo. old cat and she is independent, friendly, easy going, playful and wants daily playtime, not to mention gorgeous. Rent reduced for this.
INTERESTED?
Contact Carey: careymck@gmail.com
GREAT ROOM LIVING AREA
The great room has 16’ ceilings, exposed beams and 5 large bay windows facing south looking at the harbor, a tall east-facing window features sunrise, and a deck off the west side for sunset. The great room includes the main living area with a record player, CD player and a digital piano; the dining area surrounded by plants; and a gorgeous stairway up to the loft, a.k.a. “heaven”!
LOFT AREA - view into the loft and… out of loft towards the great room
The large loft area includes two desks/work areas; a double bed, a couch, a 50” TV, a workout area with enough space for yoga and a small laundry room with washer/dryer combo.
LOFT - view east with TV, two desk areas; view west with couch, bed (laundry room behind)
LOFT - view of double bed with exercise bike (only 1 will be there), desk with printer, library & reading chair
The galley kitchen is off the dining area and has a large west-facing window along with everything you need to cook gourmet meals. Entrance hallway pictured below - the bedroom is on left, bathroom on right, great room ahead, and notice the loft above.
KITCHEN HALLWAY ENTRANCE
Below the loft is a quiet bedroom with a queen bed and an east facing window that can block out morning sun (or not). The bathroom across the hall has a shower bath (no windows).
There are few downsides that may or may not be that important depending on your personal
circumstances:
- There is no elevator, so you walk up 4 flights. The parking spot is 2 blocks away (we typically pull u
to drop groceries off before parking).
- Seagulls are ubiquitous in Gloucester and live on roof tops. This is a top floor apartment and the
lovely critters can be loud at times, but you'll see them mate, raise chicks, and teach them to fly!
- You’ll need to water the plants.
- We have a cat that wants to stay here with you. She's easy, independent, fun, clean.
We LOVE this home and are looking for caring, thoughtful renters (ideally friends or friends of friends) to enjoy the space and respect its beauty. No parties; dinner parties are fine.
MORE PICTURES!
LIVING AREA, DINING AREA, DECK
KILLER VIEWS FROM BAY WINDOWS TO SUNRISES, INNER & OUTER HARBOR, SUNSETS!
SEE PARADE OF SAILS, FIREWORKS, CARNIVAL...ALL VIEWED FROM DECK!
