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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Rockport, MA
  • Place, Halibut Point State Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Ann
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Wingaersheek Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪74 min drive‬

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The Cove at Rockport Hotel
Rockport
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 160 reviews
The price is €239
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
The Cove at Rockport Hotel

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Featured on HGTV's Beach Hunters

Golden Cottage by the Sea, is a true New England Cottage that has been lovingly restored and updated. This quaint 1830's house was completely remodeled in 2015. The panoramic views, Atlantic Coastal Path, and fresh ocean air allow for a true place of peace and renewal. Located in a beautiful area called the Avenues it is between the Emerson Inn and Halibut Point. This is the ideal vacation home. If you choose to hike the coastal path, visit the Historic Village of Rockport or hit the beaches of Rockport and Gloucester you will have plenty to do.

There is great fishing off of the rocks. A small private and rocky beach steps from your back door. A private yard for play. A 5 minute drive and from Rockport shops, art galleries and beaches.

Keywords: Oceanfront, Ocean view, Quiet, Peaceful, Family friendly, Charming, Renovated, close-to-town, Furnished, Cozy
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Halibut Point State Park. Features include laundry facilities. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Halibut Point State Park and a few minutes from Back Beach
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • In-room accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: A great place for children to play in the yard .

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number C0174362520
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Featured on HGTV's Beach Hunters Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 152 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfully comfortable! Lovely setting !
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is in a beautiful neighborhood that is quiet and has beautiful views. It’s so comfortable and clean and the beds were amazing too!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house, the setting, the quiet neighborhood and the close proximity to the ocean,state park and town--all were great and appreciated by our group of five best friends of more than 50 years. Highly recommend this VRBO for friend/family reunions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Coleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another wonderful vacation

Third time staying at Golden Cottage and it again did not disappoint! House is lovely and comfortable in a great location with fabulous views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dinna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We enjoyed our stay. Views incredible.

Family vacation with my children and young grandchildren and thoroughly enjoyed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd stay at this beautiful house with a wonderful ocean view and access. The owner was exceptionally gracious and accommodating. We plan on returning to this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Very comfortable and beautiful views of the ocean!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house

Beautiful views comfortable beds, what more could u want on a vacation??
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carrie d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

We rented this home to spend Halloween in Salem. Just close enough for ease but far enough to relax at end of night.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing vacation

We had an unbelievable stay at this wonderful house. There are very thoughtful touches that help make guests feel so welcome comfortable and tended .This house is exceptionally clean. This is our 2nd stay and it 's just perfect for our family, from 2-80yrs
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in is a breeze! Communication is wonderful. Lots of supplies to cook with in the kitchen. The house is great for entertaining! Go treasure hunting down at the waters edge.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Great!

Plenty of beds, space, and ocean views. Responsive owner and great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shawn b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas in Rockport

Lovely aesthetics/decor, comfortable, welcoming, well maintained, well equipped kitchen. Beautiful view, great location. Overall excellent and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Constance F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stat

We loved the house , the location and the view.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay for family and friends

The perfect, sea side getaway for a large family or group of friends. Big open space downstairs for community time, and a numerous bedrooms upstairs for private time. Two dedicated parking spaces out front and plenty of curbside nearby. A total win for large groups.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonya D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

We had a great experience, our stay was short but this location was great for accommodating our group of friends. More then enough space for 7. The views were amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rockport

Wonderful family vacation in Rockport. This was our second stay at Golden Cottage. The house is lovely and location convenient for us. Lovely Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Great place to relax. Very nice kitchen to work in with several people. Very quiet neighborhood. Interesting walk on the rocks to the Halibut State Park along the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Constance F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rockport

Lovely house with great ocean view. Works well with larger parties.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jose M.

Comfortable, great location, amazing sunsets

We enjoyed our long weekend at the Golden Cottage. The house had room to spare for our family and everyone loved the location. If you are looking for quintessential New England sunsets, this is as good as it gets. Kids loved exploring the granite beach while the parents enjoyed having their morning coffee out on the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

College girlfriends reunion

Beautiful location. Ample bedrooms and relaxation space for our group. Easy to get to local points of interest and even walked to a great dinner at the Emerson Inn. Great communication with host and definitely met our expectations. Would love to return
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We could not have had a better location for our trip with our adult kids and niece. The house was perfect for our seven adult group. Plenty of room in the kitchen to cook together - and we found all the kitchen gear we needed. The back deck was another favorite place,
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

kelly o.

Beautiful place

We loved our week in Rockport. The place was great because it was far enough from town to feel quiet and relaxed but close enough to town to enjoy meals out, shopping etc. we enjoyed great walks in the neighborhood and on the sea shore. Also loved that it was close enough to Boston for day trips. The house was comfortable and lovely. Thanks so much for a lovely vacation!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect beach property

We loved the house and location. The view was spectacular. Very spacious and updated inside, although unassuming from the street. The house was clean, well-stocked and comfortable (the beds were especially comfortable). A real gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023