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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library
Exterior
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 92000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Rockport, MA
  • Halibut Point State Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Shalin Liu Performance Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Cape Ann
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Rockport

On the beach.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Rockport vacation home, you'll find Halibut Point State Park and Back Beach. Halibut Point Reservation and Paper House are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Halibut Point State Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Front Beach - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Shalin Liu Performance Center - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Motif No 1 - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Cape Ann - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Rockport Station - 7 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Long Beach Dairy Maid - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Fish Shack Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Surfside Subs - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Brothers Brew Coffee Shop - ‬6 min drive

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

Property manager

Brenda Golden

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • 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

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

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
  • Snorkeling 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number C0174362520

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Featured on HGTV's Beach Hunters to the airport?

This vacation home is 21.5 mi (31-min drive) away from the Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Featured on HGTV's Beach Hunters have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Featured on HGTV's Beach Hunters to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Featured on HGTV's Beach Hunters offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Featured on HGTV's Beach Hunters?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Featured on HGTV's Beach Hunters?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Featured on HGTV's Beach Hunters?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Featured on HGTV's Beach Hunters have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Featured on HGTV's Beach Hunters have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Featured on HGTV's Beach Hunters to downtown Rockport?

This vacation home is 2.1 mi away from Rockport.

Featured on HGTV's Beach Hunters Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 140 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

carrie d.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely oceanside location

Well-maintained, spacious house with nice decks to enjoy the spectacular ocean view. Tons of natural light and ocean views inside from the many windows. Super comfy beds/linens and towels. Stairs a bit narrow and slightly steep might be a challenge for some but no problem for us. Excellent kitchen. Very quiet and beautiful neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A., Concord NH

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Home

The pictures don’t do this property justice. Absolutely beautiful, and very comfortable. The back yard is larger than it looks, perfect place for games like a soccer or corn hole. Didn’t have to contact the owner while there but I did a few times before the trip and she responded immediately. We had 9 people sleeping there and a few more during the day and for meals, and we had plenty of room. Very clean and quite a few small appliances in addition to large stove and refrigerator. We will go back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constance F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rockport

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

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceeded expectations!

My stay at Golden Cottage by the Sea exceeded all my expectations. The view of the ocean was truly stunning and the house was spotless and well-stocked. I loved sitting on the porch in the morning looking out over the ocean. The neighborhood was lovely, with many public walking paths. I highly recommend Golden Cottage by the Sea for a quiet, seaside vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and spacious with ocean view

Our group ranging in age from 83 to 12 really enjoyed our stay in the Golden cottage. Great ocean views from main living area and kitchen plus 2 bedrooms. 5 bedrooms (all upstairs- be aware if someone in your group has difficulty with stairs) with good amounts of space. Very nice updated bathrooms and an awesome shower upstairs!! Kitchen well equipped and pleasant to cook in. Dining table has room for 10! Kids used backyard for volleyball, easy walk to Atlantic Path.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

xavier r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Views and Memories

This was our second stay at the Golden Cottage by the Sea. The cottage is clean and well kept with 5 bedrooms and an open main floor that is great for socializing. The view from the multiple decks is spectacular. We saw whales from the deck during our dinner on the first night. It is an easy drive to the Rockport Historic District and to Glouster for a dinner out or picking up fresh seafood at Turner’s Seafood. This is an easy home to make memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dinna M.

Liked: Cleanliness

We enjoyed our stay. Views incredible.

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

john l.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Mr

Very nice. One complaint was the portable AC u it’s were very inefficient
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

shawn b., Boston

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

yola n.

Liked: Cleanliness

Yola

This house it’s about the VIEW from some of the bedrooms from the kitchen and the beautiful big deck all year long ,we loved the clean bathrooms and the kitchen and the whole house Plenty of room on the first floor for people to do different things the living room big and cozy Love the little streets of Rockport and nearby towns a lot of restaurants to choose from and of course for us was must see Salem of course perfect month of the year and the price is reasonable Thank Brenda for letting us stay in your home We call ourselves the gang from CT😊
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Constance F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stat

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L., Bartlett, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

A Must Stay

What a great place to stay for our annual “sisters” fall get away. The house was spacious, comfortable and kitchen fully stocked. Plenty of towels and linens. Views from the balconies are beautiful. House was in a nice quiet neighborhood great for walks. Enjoyed the coastal causeway path and great views of the Atlantic. Numerous beaches to visit, close to Halibut Pointe State Park and close to town. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia O.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

6/10 Okay

Mary V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rockport stay

Property was very clean. Because it only had 2 bathrooms it was not ideal for 8 adults. Also the TV situation was not the best as the password for the streaming services was not provided. The kitchen knives were very dull and there was insufficient larger bowls. I also think the stove needs to be checked out because one or two of the burners did not heat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely!

Golden Cottage was just lovely! As noted in other reviews, its more spacious than it appears in photos, and is well stocked with kitchen supplies and towels. I loved the wood floors, even the sloping one in the upstairs hallway! Its nice when a house is updated with new things, like the bathrooms, some of the New England charm is left intact. Hopefully the middle bedroom windows will get fixed so you can open them and hear the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best House Rental ever! August 2023

This house was just as listed. Extremely clean, (something that is very important to me) Well stocked with anything you could need. Central location to everything. Easy to get to Rockport downtown, as well as Good Harbor Beach and Gloucester. Neighborhood was great. Very friendly folks. Wonderful trails down to the Atlantic from the house and neighborhood. Incredible views from all balconies and deck. Appliances , furniture was upscale and new. Host very friendly, responsive to questions and helpful. 3 generations stayed here and had a blast. I read all reviews before renting and you always wonder what a rental will be in reality. I can say this was the best rental we have ever stayed in. We are hoping to come again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

sara M., Lexington

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer to Remember

This property was everything as advertised. Well maintained, well stocked, A/Cs throughout in case needed, and you can't beat the ocean view from both decks! See you next year...
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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