Private Rooftop Deck & Apartment with water views. Close to the train to Salem!

My husband and I are from Rockport and Gloucester respectively. We've decided to open up our home now that our kids are grown. We just finished a big remodel and can offer this gorgeous apartment for travelers to enjoy. We have been lucky enough to travel a lot and we know what can make or break a rental. We hope to have achieved a superior rental experience for your trip with The Admiral's Loft.

Jannik and I love to be out on the water in our little aluminum skiff, headed to the beach or recreationally lobstering. We sail, surf, kayak and snorkel. We also love to road and mountain bike, rock climb, hike, camp, play tennis and pickleball and chill on the beach. All these activities are available here on Cape Ann. Sometime just minutes from the house. We are so lucky.
We also love live music, dancing and a good cocktail which Cape Ann has lot of.
I've worked as a kayaking and hiking guide as well as a bartender and waitress for longer that I'd like to admit. I like meeting new people and sharing our gorgeous island.
We also appreciate that some people are not really into meeting their host and we will give all the space and privacy possible to all our guests. Only if you message and approach us will we reach out so it doesn't get awkward!

My husband's grandparents bought this home nearly 80 years ago. So, we did not choose this neighborhood, we lucked out. We're on a very quiet dead end street with 8 houses so there is no road traffic noise but we are still less than a half mile from town. Shops, restaurants, cafe's, scenic vistas, beaches and hiking trails are all just a 10 minute walk from the house.
Being close to the ocean we get glorious cool breezes and bright night stars right from the deck.
Our neighborhood is safe with just enough nosy neighbors to keep unofficial neighborhood watch and the local police department 5 min drive away.
In a time when the world feels a little crazy, we are tucked away in a little oasis.

The private deck that comes with The Admiral's Loft is so amazing. The deck is 10 feet by 20 feet long. It is very private, facing out over a hill above our neighbor's roofs.
A giant, 12 foot long sectional couch lets two people lay out end to end or move some parts around and make a full double bed.
A teak dining table with 4 swivel captain's chairs provides comfy dining and a high end Coyote electric grill, food prep stand and cooler make for an enjoyable cookout in the treetops.
In the summer you get glimpses of the bay between the walnut and oak trees. Starting in September as the leaves start to drop the view opens up and runs along the entire deck.
We also have lots of off street parking, beach toys to use including chairs, umbrellas, coolers.
We also have a double sit on top kayak, a single composite kayak, an inflatable SUP and road bikes available.