very low key - great location on the river
We returned from a fantastic stay at Buoy23. The location is perfect if you want to spend a lot of time on the water as it's close to the beaches and Gloucester harbor.The spent a lot of time sitting on the porch watching the boats go by while eating breakfast and dinner. Every other minute was spent in the the beach, cruising down the river..sightseeing along Ipswich Bay.
Buoy 23 is a great location to sit and watch the world go by or to jump in and join in the river traffic of sun and fun! We at AVH are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to serving your vacation needs in the future.
The house is well-maintained and very comfortable. It is off the beaten path, but close enough so that a trip to the beach, grocery store or golf course were only a few minutes away. There is no detail that has been overlooked in equipping the family room and kitchen…we enjoyed many wonderful meals together watching the sun set over the river. The weather was beautiful and the views from the wrap around screened porches, garden and dock were amazing. Be ready to wind down and relax, it is very quiet and peaceful. Only one minor issue because we spent the vast majority of our time outside or on the porches, but a few hot days when the river breeze stopped and temps hit the 90’s made the downstairs living area and kitchen unbearable.
Thanks for the review of Buoy 23 which is a lovely cottage on the river. I'm not sure if anyone or anywhere was cool during those hot days at the end of June, but I did notice that the homowner has fans, an AC unit, and ceiling fans. We always appreciate the feed back and will let the homowner know. Please keep us in mind for next summer!
you can tell the owners put a lot of care into the property - that means a lot to folks like us - see you next yer
Many thanks for your positive review of Buoy 23. We look forward to assisting you again next summer.
Wonderful antique cottage with all the comforts and amenities of home. The porches were a delight where we spent most of our time enjoying the ever changing views and sounds of the river. The range of pictures on the website accurately illustrate the property. Very nice property manager. We didn't want to leave and will be back!
Wonderful! We thank you for your positive review of Buoy 23 and look forward to your return to Cape Ann.
We weren't sure what to expect, renting a place site unseen. But it was better than we could have hoped for. An amazingly well-equipped kitchen; cozy bedrooms; a closet full of board games; and oh, the view. We basically spent the week gazing at the water, the wildlife, the breathtaking sunsets. My parents, who were visiting from England, proclaimed it the best vacation ever. For us, it was a chance to wind down, relax, and live in the moment. The only caveats – the house has no insulation, so mornings can be cold. And bug spray is recommended.
Carolyn, Many thanks for taking the time to send us your comments. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay at Bouy 23. We look forward to assisting you with your future Cape Ann vacations. The Atlantic Vacation Homes Staff
The house was wonderful, very comfortable, great amenities, really a fully stocked kitchen (funky dishwasher!)and a lot of fun for the kids. One minor gripe: it wasn't clear that the downstairs didn't have air conditioning, and that one over-90 degree day was a killer. There are two window units upstairs, and with creative use of the fans provided, it was cool and conmfortable. The decor is understated, with a nautical theme, and it was very cool to sit in one of the screened porches and watch all the boats go by. Our toddler loved to go back and forth, back and forth, back and forth through the porches too. The beds upstairs are twins and fulls, so there's not a lot of room for two people to spread out, but still fine for a good night's sleep. Kudos to the Kingsleys for keeping this place pretty much the way it's been for 80 years, in a good way. Thanks!
We greatly appreciate and value your feedback and thought you would be delighted to know that the wonderful owners will be installing an AC unit in the living room (at least one for now) for the upcoming summer! Again, thank you and we hope to see you again real soon!