Our story
What started as one friend offering another a safe space to land has grown into the gift that is Alice’s House.
Alice’s House found its destiny by welcoming and nurturing solace-needing souls for over 50 years. It was born of a simple but profound belief: that rest can be healing, and the presence of the ocean has the power to steady even the most unsettling moments in life.
Its namesake, Alice Feeney, and her husband, John, used her beautiful home on the shores of Humarock, Massachusetts, as a hub of comfort and connection for decades. Now, in her memory, it has become a non-profit organization and home where individuals and families facing serious illness, loss, or life-altering challenges can step away from the difficulties and demands placed on them… and simply be cared for.
Within its airy, updated, and thoughtfully-designed coastal-themed rooms, guests of Alice’s House are invited to rest, reset, and take respite from daily pressures. Its private beachfront and multi-tiered, sunlit and covered porches allow the vast sea views to hold intentions for healing and lifting spirits.
A New Day
After Alice’s death in 1997, Janet Gibson, a close friend of Alice and John’s, created a non-profit to buy the beachfront home, and the Alice’s House mission officially began.
After a catastrophic fire destroyed the house in 2012, hundreds of people affected by the healing power of Alice’s House wrote, called, posted, and blogged to share their transformational experiences.
With immense community support, the non-profit organization raised money, created architectural plans to maximize the space, and rebuilt Alice’s House. It reopened in 2016 as the beautiful beacon of hope it is today.
Who We Serve
Alice’s House welcomes individuals and families who are navigating serious illnesses such as cancer treatments, dealing with grief, or other circumstances that have shifted the course of their lives.
Stays are offered to guests at no cost, ensuring that access to rest is not determined by finances and does not become an additional stressor. Income from summer rentals and fundraising covers costs, keeping Alice’s House available to invited guests for the rest of the year.
Each guest’s experience is as unique as their circumstances, and every stay is approached with care, discretion, and respect.
Their attention to detail and commitment to quality truly stood out. We’ve already recommended them to others.
—Former Guest