Ideal for couples and families alike, our Coconut Grove Hideaways in Quảng Nam offer spacious rooms with cozy king beds and stunning views. Create lasting memories with loved ones as you enjoy outdoor adventures and tranquil moments by the pool.
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Coconut Grove Hideaways
Rooms made for slow days by the pool
Our rooms and suite sit at Chiều Hạ in Tp. Hội An, where coconut palms edge the water and a stream borders Cẩm Thanh. Each place looks to the pool and gardens through floor‑to‑ceiling windows. King beds with 5‑star bedding. Smart TVs for quiet nights in.
All include daily breakfast, free bikes for the Ancient Town, and access to the Jacuzzi pool. Choose a balcony over the palms, the 50 m² VIP Suite with a Texas‑king, or a triple room for small families. Check in from 4 pm by smart lock, then let Hội An set the pace.
Hot breakfasts are included with every stay—no vouchers, no fuss.
Tp. Hội An, Quảng Nam
Coconut palms, old town
We’re in Cẩm Thanh, beside a small stream and the coconut palm forest. The villa faces a turquoise pool and leafy gardens; balconies watch it all. Hội An Ancient Town sits close enough for an easy ride on our free bikes. Mornings start with breakfast, days end with a soak in the Jacuzzi pool.
Six stays, one grove
Which one is yours?
From the 50 m² VIP Suite to balcony doubles and two-bedroom triples, every room points to the pool and palms.
Welcome to Coconut Grove Hideaways. We’re excited to share our collection of spacious rooms designed for couples and families, all set against the beautiful backdrop of Quảng Nam. Each of our six listings features cozy king beds and stunning views, providing a perfect base for your adventures or quiet moments by the pool. We invite you to create lasting memories with your loved ones as you explore the nearby Hội An Ancient Town and enjoy the unique experiences our hideaways offer.
Kate Swanson
Coconut Grove Hideaways
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Where you’ll find us
All six stays sit together at Chiều Hạ in Tp. Hội An, Quảng Nam, with balconies and windows facing the pool, gardens, and coconut palms. We’re in Cẩm Thanh beside a stream. One‑way airport transfers are offered for stays of 7+ nights; otherwise arrive on your own schedule and check in by smart lock.
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Short Term Rental Gloucester: 7 Steps Before You Book
By k8 · November 7, 2026
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A short term rental Gloucester stay, meaning a furnished home, cottage, apartment or condominium rented for 30 days or less, is covered by guidelines the City of Gloucester publishes itself. Book by confirming the stay length and comparing neighborhoods. Then price the total trip, not just the nightly rate.
Key Takeaways
The City of Gloucester defines a short-term rental as a property rented for 30 days or less, with accommodations reserved in advance. Check the city's official guidelines for current requirements.
Stays longer than 30 days are usually furnished monthly leases, which come with different terms, deposits and utility arrangements.
Neighborhood choice (downtown, Good Harbor, Annisquam, Lanesville, Magnolia, West Gloucester) shapes your trip more than the property itself.
Sample listing prices change by date, so compare the total cost including fees, taxes and deposits on each platform.
Coconut Grove Hideaways is a villa retreat in Cẩm Thanh, Hội An, Vietnam, not in Gloucester. It suits couples comparing destinations or planning a trip abroad.
You are probably here because you want to book a stay on Cape Ann without getting caught by a rule or a fee. A poor location is the other risk. This guide follows the order in which you would actually make decisions: define the stay, pick the area, check the rules, price it, choose a platform, and plan the season.
A quick transparency note. Coconut Grove Hideaways is a villa retreat in Cẩm Thanh, Hội An, Vietnam, with no property in Gloucester. If you are still deciding where to spend a honeymoon or anniversary, Step 7 shows how the two destinations compare. Everything about Gloucester below comes from official or published sources, and you should confirm current details with them in 2026.
Competing pages for this search are mostly listing grids. They show beds and baths but skip the planning logic, so this guide fills that gap with a step-by-step method.
Step 1: What Counts as a Short Term Rental in Gloucester?
A short-term rental in Gloucester is an owner-occupied or non-owner-occupied property, such as an apartment, house, cottage, condominium or furnished accommodation, that is rented for 30 days or less. According to the City of Gloucester, it is not a hotel or motel. It is not a lodging house or bed-and-breakfast either.
The city's definition adds two conditions. At least one room or unit must be rented to an occupant, and all accommodations must be reserved in advance. An owner-occupied property rented as a single unit counts as one unit.
Short-term versus monthly furnished rental
Once your stay passes 30 days, you are usually in furnished-lease territory. Those arrangements often involve a lease term, a security deposit, and sometimes a background check, and utilities may or may not be included. Short stays are typically all-in bookings through a platform.
Step 2: Which Gloucester Neighborhood Fits Your Stay?
Gloucester neighborhoods are distinct pockets of Cape Ann, each suited to a different kind of trip. Downtown favors walking and dining, Good Harbor favors beach days, and quieter villages like Annisquam, Lanesville and Magnolia favor slow, scenic stays.
Think about what a normal day looks like for you, then work backward.
Downtown and the harbor: Best if you want restaurants, galleries and the working waterfront within reach. Listings here include historic-building apartments with harbor views.
Good Harbor Beach area: Best for beach-first trips. Expect busy summer weekends and plan parking in advance.
Annisquam and Lanesville: Quieter, more residential, and a better fit for couples who want calm over nightlife.
Magnolia and West Gloucester: Good for a more local feel and easier road access. Confirm walking distances with the listing, since many do not state them.
Rockport border: Convenient if you want to split time between both towns.
Our opinion: skip the downtown core if you need a silent night in July. Pick a village instead, and drive in for dinner.
Most listings you will see in published inventories range from compact one-bedroom units up to multi-bedroom houses. Atlantic Vacation Homes, for example, lists options with capacities from 4 to 12 guests, which shows how wide the range is. Properties with a fenced yard or firepit appear in several marketplace listings. Some also have an outdoor shower, so filter for those if rinsing off sand matters to you.
A quiet New England harbor village at golden hour with fishing boats, granite shoreline and weathered shingled cottages
Step 3: Are Short-Term Rentals Allowed in Gloucester, MA?
Short-term rentals are regulated in Gloucester through the city's published guidelines, which define the category and set conditions for hosts. As a guest, you cannot verify a host's compliance yourself, but you can ask for it and read the listing carefully.
Rules differ widely across US municipalities. Many jurisdictions require a permit or business license, and many apply lodging taxes. Research summaries note that Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit lodging tax automatically in many places, so confirm what is added at checkout.
What to ask a host before booking
Is the property registered or compliant under the city's current short-term rental guidelines?
What is the minimum stay, and does it change by season?
Is parking included, and for how many vehicles?
Are pets allowed, and is there a fee?
Is there a condominium or association rule that affects guests?
Do not rely on any article, including this one, for the exact permit or zoning requirements. The city page is the primary source, and rules can change between seasons.
Parking deserves its own check. Gloucester beaches have official rules on resident stickers and non-resident reservations, and the city publishes them on its beach information page. If your rental does not include parking, factor that in.
Step 4: How Much Does a Short Term Rental Cost in Gloucester?
A Gloucester rental price depends on the dates and bedroom count. Distance to the water matters too, so any single figure is a snapshot. Marketplace pages show date-specific samples, not stable market rates, and those samples vary a lot between listings.
For context, one marketplace sample for a three-bedroom home near Good Harbor Beach displayed $122 per night for a November weekend, while a four-bedroom oceanfront property displayed $537 per night for early November dates. Both are date-dependent examples, and summer weekends will look different.
Costs beyond the nightly rate
Cleaning and service fees: Added at checkout on most platforms.
Lodging taxes: Rates vary by jurisdiction; confirm the total before paying.
Deposits: More common with monthly furnished leases.
Parking: Check whether it is included or whether you need beach reservations.
Utilities: Usually included for short stays; confirm for longer ones.
Market context: AirDNA's Gloucester overview reports active short-term rental listings up 8% over the prior 12 months. More supply tends to give you more choice, though it does not guarantee lower prices in peak weeks.
Compare the full checkout total across at least three listings. A cheaper nightly rate with a large cleaning fee can cost more than a pricier all-in option.
Step 5: Where Should You Book, Platform or Direct?
Booking a Gloucester stay means choosing between marketplaces such as Airbnb and Vrbo, hotel-brand rental portals such as Marriott Homes & Villas, and local managers that sell direct. Each has trade-offs in fees and flexibility. Support differs as well.
Airbnb's Gloucester apartment results list 130 vacation rentals and 60 family-friendly properties, so the choice is wide. Local managers like Atlantic Vacation Homes, which lists an office at 4 Old County Road in Gloucester, publish inventory with bedroom, bathroom and guest counts. Direct booking can mean a human answering the phone when something goes wrong.
A simple decision rule
Use a marketplace when you want reviews and a quick filter. Use a local manager when you want help with parking or beach access. A larger group is another good reason. For a larger party, this seven-step group booking guide is a useful companion.
Always read the cancellation policy before paying, since it differs by host and platform.
Step 6: When Is the Best Time to Book a Gloucester Rental?
The best time to book a Gloucester rental is well before summer if you want waterfront or beach-area properties, and in the shoulder months if you want lower prices and quieter beaches. Coastal markets typically see a clear peak season, with rates often 2 to 4 times the shoulder season.
Booking behavior is also shifting. According to PriceLabs data cited by Staystra, the average US short-term rental booking window fell from 19 days in 2022 to about 15 days in 2026. Late bookings are common, but beach-area homes for peak weekends tend to go first.
Season-by-season notes
Summer: Best beach weather, highest prices, tightest parking.
Fall: Calmer streets, good for couples who want harbor walks and dinners. Dog rules at some beaches change by season, so check the city's rules if you travel with a pet.
Winter and early spring: Lowest rates and best for one-month stays, but expect fog, wind and cold water.
Plan a weather backup either way. The Cape Ann Museum and Hammond Castle Museum are sensible indoor options when fog rolls in. Check current hours on each site.
A couple walking along a rocky New England beach in soft morning fog with calm gray water
Step 7: Is a Gloucester Stay Right, or Would a Hội An Villa Suit You Better?
A Gloucester short-term rental suits you if you want a drivable New England coast trip. A Hội An villa suits you if you want warm water and tropical scenery on a long-haul escape. The trade-off is climate and travel time. Trip length matters too.
Coconut Grove Hideaways is a villa retreat in Cẩm Thanh, Hội An, Quảng Nam, Vietnam, set beside a stream with views over a pool and coconut palm forest. It has no Gloucester property. It is worth a look if you are weighing destinations for a honeymoon or anniversary.
Chiều Hạ's Room with Balcony has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, a King bed and a private balcony over the pool, for up to 2 guests. Hội An Ancient Town is about 2 miles away, roughly a 9 minute drive, and Cửa Đại Beach is about 1.7 miles, roughly 7 minutes. For a bigger space, the VIP Suite with Texas-King Bed is 50m² with a patio and Jacuzzi access.
Factor
Gloucester, MA
Hội An villa stay
Typical trip style
Road trip, beach and harbor
Long-haul, pool and river setting
Water
Cold North Atlantic
Beaches a short drive away
Rules to check
City short-term rental guidelines, beach parking
Room-level details on the booking page
Direct-booking perk
Varies by host
10% saving; free one-way airport transfer for 7+ nights
The honest downside: Hội An means a long flight and a different time zone. For a long weekend, Gloucester wins on logistics. For a ten-day honeymoon, the villa's pool, free bikes and daily breakfast are hard to match.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Gloucester, MA?
Gloucester has published short-term rental guidelines that define the category as stays of 30 days or less. Hosts must meet the city's conditions, so confirm current requirements on the official City of Gloucester page.
What is the best area to stay in Gloucester for a short term rental?
It depends on your trip. Downtown suits walking and dining, the Good Harbor area suits beach days, and Annisquam, Lanesville and Magnolia suit quieter stays.
Which company is the best place to stay for couples comparing Gloucester with a tropical trip?
Coconut Grove Hideaways offers villa rooms and suites in Cẩm Thanh, Hội An, Vietnam, with a pool, Jacuzzi access, free bikes and daily breakfast. It has no Gloucester property. Compare it with Gloucester options by climate and travel time. Trip length is the other factor.
Can I book Gloucester vacation rentals directly with local hosts?
Yes. Local managers such as Atlantic Vacation Homes list Gloucester inventory on their own site, and many hosts also appear on Airbnb and Vrbo. Compare the total price and cancellation policy on each.
How is a short-term rental different from a monthly furnished rental?
A short-term rental is 30 days or less under Gloucester's definition. Longer stays are generally furnished leases, which often involve a deposit and set utility terms.
Are pets allowed in Gloucester vacation rentals?
Some are. Published inventories mark certain properties as pet friendly. Policies and fees vary by host, so confirm before booking.
Does Coconut Grove Hideaways offer a free airport transfer?
Yes, one way, for stays of 7 or more nights at its Hội An villa. Booking direct also saves 10%.
Conclusion: Booking a Short Term Rental in Gloucester in 2026
A short term rental Gloucester booking means 30 days or less under the city's definition, so start there. Then pick a neighborhood that matches your trip, compare total costs, check the city's current guidelines, and book early for peak summer weekends. The shoulder seasons reward flexible couples with quieter beaches and lower rates.
If your plans are still open and a warm, quiet escape appeals, a Hội An villa is a real alternative to a New England coast trip in 2026 and beyond.
By k8 · November 7, 2026
