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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9186 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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

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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

Pets not 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
Property Registration Number C0174362520

Property is also known as

Featured On Hgtv's Hunters
Featured on Hgtv's Beach Hunters Rockport
Featured on Hgtv's Beach Hunters Private vacation home
Golden Cottage by the Sea. Swim Snorkel Kayak Walk to Town
Featured on Hgtv's Beach Hunters Private vacation home Rockport

About the neighborhood

Map
Rockport, MA

What's nearby

  • Halibut Point State Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Front Beach - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Shalin Liu Performance Center - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Motif No 1 - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Cape Ann - 8 min drive - 6.7 km

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Featured on HGTV's Beach Hunters pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Featured on HGTV's Beach Hunters located?

Situated on the beach, this vacation home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Halibut Point State Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Back Beach and Halibut Point Reservation. Paper House and Front Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

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

David R., Medfield, MA, USA

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

Great location

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

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

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

shawn b., Boston

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

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

10/10 Excellent

xavier r.

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Great!

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

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

10/10 Excellent

sara M., Lexington

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

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

Lots to do! Beautiful!

We spent 9 days in lovely Golden Cottage in June. Loved the musical theatre (Fiddler), a visit to the Crane estate and gardens, poking around the artists’ shops and antique shops, and the many public walks in the area. Relaxing and fun. The room-sized LG AC units were terrific, and the whole house is so well thought-out, though a working toaster and a blender would be good additions. I’d love to come back again!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

kelly o., Dallas, Tx

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!

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

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

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

James C.

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

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