The Charles Hovey House (c. 1845) is one of Gloucester's most beautiful historic properties. Situated on a high bluff, the Italianate villa has a sweeping view of Gloucester Harbor including Ten Pound Island and two of Cape Ann's six light houses
Gloucester, the location of The Perfect Storm, offers visitors an endless variety of fabulous activities. The Hovey House is close to all of the following: beautiful beaches, parks, interesting shops, first-class restaurants, whale watch boats, charter fishing, antiquing, hiking, biking, bird watching, snorkeling, museums, theater, live music, and the commuter rail to Salem and Boston (under an hour.) Three times per summer (the weekends of St.Peter's festival in late June, the Fourth of July and Labor Day)the Hovey House has the best view in town of spectacular fireworks over the Harbor.
4 pm,arrival; 11 am, checkout
The Charles Hovey House may be rented in its entirety by the week, or rooms are available nightly as a B&B. Room rates are from $135 to $250.