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December 2024

January 2025

5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9186 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Barbecue grill

Parking available

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Explore the area

Rockport, MA

Halibut Point State Park
19 min walk
The Lobster Pool Restaurant
3 min drive
Rockport Station
7 min drive
Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
55 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

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 a spa tub. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Onsite recreation includes a playground
Just a 3-minute drive from Halibut Point State Park and a few minutes from Back Beach

This vacation home offers its guests a spa tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Brenda Golden

Property amenities

Beach

On the beach

Pool/Spa

A hot tub

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Lobster/crab pot
Ice maker
Electric kettle
Kitchen island

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

5 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Towels provided
Hairdryer

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove

Entertainment

Smart TV with cable/satellite service
DVD player
Video library
Stereo

Outdoor areas

Patio
Garden
Barbecue
Garden

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

Printer
Desk
Desk chair

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board
Phone

Location highlights

Near the ocean
Near the sea
On the waterfront
Near a hospital

Things to do

Kayaking on site
Golf on site
Snorkelling nearby
Wildlife and game walks nearby
Whale watching nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Marina nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Power boating nearby
Swimming nearby

Safety features

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

General

Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

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

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

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Featured on HGTV's Beach Hunters Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

11 Nov 2024

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.

6 Nov 2024

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.

25 Oct 2024

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.

20 Oct 2024

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

13 Oct 2024

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.

22 Sept 2024

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.

31 Aug 2024

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.

24 Aug 2024

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.

17 Aug 2024

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.

10 Aug 2024

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

Linda T.

31 Jul 2024

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.

13 Jul 2024

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.

2 Jul 2024

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

29 Dec 2023

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.

24 Oct 2023

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.

17 Oct 2023

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

18 Sept 2023

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.

5 Sept 2023

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.

19 Aug 2023

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 traveller

13 Aug 2023

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.

7 Aug 2023

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

29 Jul 2023

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.

24 Jul 2023

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.

19 Jul 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Donald/Marion C.

18 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

A Lovely Stay at Golden Cottage

We were a family group of nine. Ages 80 - 12. Each and every one of us loved our stay. The cottage is very spacious and immaculate. The air conditioning was greatly appreciated as we dealt with record temperatures. No matter the daily activities a highlight was gathering on the deck, sharing our adventures, and soaking in the glorious view.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023