Situated on a knoll in Gloucester's Bay View neighborhood, this furnished winter rental is on a rise above Ipswich Bay offering peekaboo views from the second floor bedroom. Newly renovated, this home boasts an eat in kitchen with a large window that overlooks the patio and backyard. Two bathrooms: the ground floor half bath and second floor full bath with shower. There is a laundry room with study off of the dining room. The home is sunny, comfortable and cheerful, with hardwood floors throughout. Hodgkins Cove and Ipswich Bay are just a short jaunt from the house where you can swim and enjoy the scenery or walk to many fishing spots and quarries for swimming. The picturesque neighborhood beach of Plum Cove is 6/10 of a mile, and a bit farther is the sweet village of Lanesville with post office, restaurant and several shops. Annisquam and Rockport are a short drive away, making this home a convenient and comfortable Cape Ann retreat.