Forest Retreat

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Gloucester, Massachusetts

Pool hosted by

Saltwater

18 ft by 38 ft

1 ft to 8 ft deep

Outdoor

Check-in with host

Your host Shawna will be home

14 guests allowed

All ages welcome • Pets welcome

Restroom available

Private restroom available inside main home

Parking

Up to 6 cars on site.

Cancel anytime!

Get a full refund if you cancel 2 hours before your booking.

Where you'll swim

Exact location after booking.

Gloucester, Massachusetts•US

About the pool

State-of-the-art Saltwater Pool and optional 8-person hot tub in a very private, idyllic setting abutting 600 acres of conservation land. My 3/4 acre, fully fenced-in backyard is perfectly appointed for a hassle-free day of family fun. Bring your grillinz and chillinz and your best corn-hole game! Outdoor mini basketball & lots of pool floats & toys add to the fun. Up to 2 dogs welcome for a flat fee (see premium amenities). A hiking trail into conservation land awaits outside my back gate. Ample parking. Private bathroom. Pool is not heated but runs on average 75-80 degrees. I am sorry, but it is not handicapped accessible. Also, if your event requires set up (birthday decorations & the like) *please* factor that into your booking time. I commonly have back to back bookings & am unable to accommodate early arrivals. My 30 minute buffer in between bookings is necessary to prevent any parking conflicts & allows me time to clean. Last, the maximum number of 14 guests is firm due to insurance & septic. Thank you for understanding. Also, I will show up to meet you in shorts & a t-shirt & barefoot:) Chill-style:)

Night lighting

Shaded area

Great sunlight

Shallow area

This space is great for...

Friend hangouts

Family gatherings

Photo shoots

Celebrations

Video shoots

Corporate events

Parties

What makes it special

Hot Tub

8 person hot tub with optional jets may be made available by the hour for an additional fee. Please communicate your desired timeframe for use upon arrival as it takes approximately 20 minutes to heat up. You may utilize the hot tub for as little or as much time as you like during your stay for the fee quoted.

WiFi

I do have WiFi, but because of the private location and granite surrounding the pool area service may be spotty or intermittent.

Grill

New gas grill available. Propane & cooking tools are provided at no charge. Big Green Egg charcoal grill also available. BYO charcoal & lighter fluid.

Private Forest Trail

Private trail from our back yard leads into 600 acres of conservation forest land and trails.

Corn Hole Court

Regulation size corn hole court adjacent to pool for your recreational pleasure in between dips. Go one-on-one or form teams & keep the party going!

Fairy and Elf Houses Invited

You are welcome to gather or bring materials to create *fairy special* spaces in the pool yard area for our fairy and elf residents!

Farmer’s Porch

You are welcome to glide on the wicker loveseat or just chill *semi-indoors* in our Farmer’s Porch which faces the pool area. Two ceiling fans are available for your comfort.

Clean cooler available. BYO ice.

5.0•55 reviews

Sarah

5Friend hangout

Shawna was an amazing host who went above and beyond! Her place was beautiful and comfortable. We'll definitely return!

1 month ago

Danya

5Friend hangout

It was absolutely stunning! Shawna thought of every detail and was just a delightful presence. The salt water is so good for your …

1 month ago

Mary

5Friend hangout

Beautiful place! The pool was excellent, and the hot tub was piping hot. Our dog loved running around in the fenced backyard!

2 months ago

Sheena

5Family hangout

We last minute booked a couple hours for my kids and a few friends to celebrate the last day of summer. The pool and hot tub were …

2 months ago

Marcy

5Party / celebration

WHAT A MAGICAL SPACE TO OFFER A SOUND BATH HEALING.

2 months ago

Christina

5Party / celebration

We had a great birthday swim party at Shawna's pool! Beautiful yard, friendly host, all the pool toys the kids could want... what'…

2 months ago

Antonella

5Family hangout

Shawna is such a nice person and a wonderful host! The pool area was clean, spacious, and welcoming. The pool had a shallow end wh…

2 months ago

Heather

5Friend hangout

Shawna is so sweet and welcoming. The pool is crystal clear with many chairs to enjoy. We had a wonderful day and highly recommend…

2 months ago

Whit

5Family hangout

Shawna is the perfect host. She came to the rescue with forgotten items for our meal and truly wanted us to have the best experie…

2 months ago

Hosted by Shawna

Hosting since Aug 2021

Verified Host

55 reviews

Response time: Within an hour

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For the safety of our community, we require the primary booker to be 18 or older. If you are of-age, re-verify your ID to book.

Things to know

House rules

Loud music

Third-party vendors

Parties

Smoking

Alcohol

Additional rules

Activities on property and swimming are *at own risk*. There is no lifeguard on duty. NO: Glass, diving from shallow pool sides (deep end only), running on pool deck, peeing in pool, nudity, access to indoor area of the private poolhouse. Firepit availability is dependent on drought conditions, please inquire when booking. One adult per 3 children under 12 required. Up to 2 dogs are allowed for an additional fee. (Please pick up after your fur baby, bags provided.) Please review premium ameni...

Space privacy

Very Private

Your own space, secluded from neighbors; may be visible to the main residence.

Safety & Security

Security cameras

Security camera/recording device in sight of the pool.

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