We needed a quick, inexpensive motel room so we could go out on a whale Watch in Gloucester (Captain Bill’s). The Essex River Hose was reasonably priced and had a couple rooms available the night we needed them. What a delightful surprise. The motel is relatively old, reminding me of the old ones we’d stay at when we were kids, but it is very well kept up and a good value for the money. The rooms had a fresh coat of paint, and everything was nice and clean. The ground were really nice with a great viewing area of the river. One small complaint, there was no shampoo in the bathroom,. I am used to the little bottles and rarely travel with it – so I was out of luck. Otherwise – no complaints. We never got to meet the owners – we got in late (they left a key on the front door) and checked out before the office opened, but seeing as how nicely kept up the place was, they must be nice people!

Another great addition – a Dunkin Donuts right across the street. We plan on returning when we can stay a couple days and enjoy the area.

Stayed August 2015, traveled with family