We've been here twice before in the summer and loved it. In the summer there are air conditioners and you keep the windows closed so it's ok. They took the ac out when we were here in October and the room was too warm for closed windows. The noise from traffic is continuous. It never let's up. Having to keep the window open made this a terrible place to relax. Sleeping was ok because by the time it was bed time it was cool enough to close the windows. I really wish the ac was left in place another month. When the traffic let up you would then hear the people taking on the porch. This ended up being the local hangout and the talking went on all day. With open windows there was just no way to relax here. Going out and using this place just in the evenings would be good but not a daytime hangout. The breakfast is continental and has no healthy options. If you want hi fat scones muffins and such then you're all set. Or if you want bagels English
Muffins cereal you are good to go. Watching your weight or eating healthy then this b&b is just a b. And a noisy b at that. Summary: come in summer only, bring your breakfast or go out and never come in the shoulder seasons. Great view with earplugs.

The Harborview Inn sits on one of the main streets running through Gloucester with a wonderful view if the Atlantic. John, the inn keeper, was very warm and friendly and greeted my husband and I as soon as we arrived. We stayed in the Magnolia Suite on the top floor of the inn with a direct view of the ocean and city walk way lined with benches. The room was spacious and clean with a small TV that played local channels, an outdated microwave and refrigerator which we did not use. The room was furnished with two large reading chairs, bar/bench with two stools and a futon couch. The closet space was large enough to accommodate all of our wedding attire. The bathroom was fine except we found the shower a bit difficult to use. It was a beautiful classic claw foot tub with a shower head built-in, but the shower curtain did not stretch far enough around the tub to keep some of the water from splashing onto the bathroom floor. A major plus was the free wireless internet!! My mother stayed in the Rockport room which faces towards the back of the inn. The room was very cozy with a big comfy reading chair, small desk, dresser, closet and small TV. The bathroom was modern with an updated shower and tub. Breakfast at the inn was continental – coffee, juice, milk, cereal, assorted breads and pastries and some fresh fruit. My husband and I decided to try a local restaurant called Sugar Magnolias for breakfast instead – it was fantastic. The portions were huge and the serves was pretty good. Try to go early, because business picks up after 8:30 am on the weekends. Two of our friends also at the inn -in the Essex and the Manchester rooms - and both were extremely pleased with their accommodations. Overall this was great location and with a wonderful host. The inn may need a few minor updates, but we will definitely come back for another stay.

It was friendly and easy right from the get go. We went with friends also, and John could not have been more accomodating for us. Close to restaurants, whale watching, shopping. Right across the street is the ocean! The breakfast was usual fare for continental, but Johns friendliness and stories really made the whole weekend. We will definitely stay there again should we go back.

we stayed here for one night 7/24, we had a wedding to attend~ john was nice enough to accomodate us for 1 night and also we were able to check in early, so we could change and freshen up. he is a wonderful host! great b/fast in the morning-very casual, just help yoursefl. beautful view and deck to sit out on. he told us some really interesting stories about the inn. we will stay again for sure! we had lunch at Lat 43-excellent. the wedding was at the cruiseport gloucester, just lovely~