Rockport, Massachusetts
Rustic Rockport Cottage
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When you stay at this Rockport cottage, you'll have the comforts of home and the beauty of a seaside town all at your fingertips. Featuring high ceilings, gorgeous woodwork, and a large library, this oceanfront home is as charming as it is unique. You'll wake up every morning to the sound of ocean waves and end each day around the outdoor firepit surrounded by your loved ones.
What's nearby:
With more than four miles of lovely beaches, scenic paths through the woods and glades, and beautiful coastal light, Rockport is sure to delight guests of all ages. From local art galleries and museums to nearby historical sites, there's plenty to do and see. For a fun stroll through town, check out the Bearskin Neck area less than a mile south, which offers an array of local shops, restaurants, and amenities on Sandy Bay.
Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 PM.
Check-out time: 10:00 AM.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
This property is right on the ocean, but it is not on a beach. Access to the water is not easy and this may not be a safe place to swim.
The footpath from the driveway to the house is downhill, but the return walk uphill may be difficult for those with mobility issues.
The indoor fireplace is not for guest use.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Other tax number: C0145962520
There were mice nests in the bookshelves. A very oderifious musty smell coming from the crawl space under the cottage into it from a grate in living room covered by a rug. Green mold on wood paneling. Dead bugs in blankets. Spiders in corners. Lawn was very overgrown. Mold on the books. Find anywhere else but here.
Cozy and charming. The library was such a beautiful peaceful room. The driveway is extremely tight. And the walk to the cottage was pretty steep when trying to carry luggage.
This home was absolute charm and character - my boyfriend and I will be talking about this stay for years to come. We loved the library, spent our mornings and evenings sipping coffee and looking at the spectacular view, and everything was so convenient to Rockport and nearby. We had more than enough towels, clean linens, and pillows to keep us comfortable. Unfortunately, cleanliness did leave a bit to be desired - we washed each dish before we used it, and dust bunnies had collected behind and around a lot of the furniture. Kitchen organization was haphazard, and more than a few spiders had made themselves home here as well. All in all, we are so happy to have rented this property, but it should be known that the charm comes with more than a few rustic characteristics.
We had the best time here. Loved the little walk to the cottage.You cannot beat the view
Beautiful view. Horrible home. Beds were very uncomfortable, some windows couldn't shut/lock. When we arrived the door was already open, causing us to question the safety of the home. The living room is open to an internally inaccessible loft of sorts that contained garden statues looking down into the living room. Found it to be rather unusual and a bit unsettling. If this is your thing then you've got the right house but otherwise I would not recommend.
It was wonderful. The perfect little cottage nestled up to the sea. It was private. It was cute and fairytale like. The view of the Atlantic is stunning both from inside and on the lawn, and the outside seating is great for reading by the ocean. I’d recommend going prior to the hotter parts of summer though because the A/C isn’t powerful, but during the early summer and spring it’s just right!
Loved the view, loved the privacy! Cottage was comfortable, but could use some attention and love. Some improvements have been made - air conditioning, two new windows, updated bathroom. Sheets were clean, plenty of clean towels, bathroom clean, beds comfortable enough. Floors could have been vacuumed more thoroughly. This is not the Ritz and still could use more updating, especially windows, but it's truly unique, with an impressive collection of books,
After reading all the reviews, I arrived with weighty wondering at the opportunity to clearly discover - who am I? The grateful admirers or the snooty complainers? I loved it. It felt like stepping back in time to a family property untouched by time and years, it reminded me so much of a family property I grew up going to each summer that so comfortingly stayed the same as life changed. The view of the water and wildflowers surrounding are absolutely breathtaking. Peaceful places to sit indoors and outdoors! Less than a mile walk from the charming town of Rockport and 2 miles to gorgeous Halibut point state park. The parking situation is legit tight and steep, I was so glad I didn’t have my suburban! But all the wood and trees that made it hard to park added to how secluded it felt. At night, we did get pretty creeped out. There was no deadbolt or secondary lock on either door.(think bathroom/bathroom type knob lock on one and rusty hook/eye on the other). It felt pretty vulnerable security-wise for two ladies, and we had some trouble sleeping because of being creeped out. Perhaps it wouldn’t feel this way to someone familiar with the area. Despite our vivid imaginations of terrifying scenarios, we lived to tell!
This little gem in the rough was so perfect for my family. LOVED the house, the outdoor space, the books and just the overall uniqueness. The flowers were just blooming and they were obviously tended to with care. The only recommendation I would make is to get new mattresses. It would really make staying there more comfortable
Place was great !loved the rustic look of the inside real cozy,and the view was amazing!! Although the smell of the old wood was a bit pungent we had to supply air fresheners to suppress the smell.Could use a bigger TV,and the land scaping could use a little TLC. Other than that beautiful place!! Will be back!!
Some reviews say this property is a dump. That’s NOT the case. If you like the Hilton, stay at the Hilton. If you like rustic, quaint, quiet, secluded, antiques, etc. this is the place. No, it doesn’t have a ton of amenities. That’s not a bad thing. It’s “back to basics” and is set in an amazing spot right on the water. Such a cool place. The cons: If you have a hard time walking, etc. DO NOT book. It’s a very steep walkway to the house. Don’t overlook this point. Also, this property has a TOn of potential, but the surrounding areas around the house are unkempt and very messy. Clean this up and the place is an absolute knock out. That’s the only thing keeping it from 5 stars. We’ll be back.
We had an amazing time while in Rockport. Your home was well stocked, very clean, very comfortable and very convenient. We walked to town daily to see sights and eat yummy food. The view out back was breath taking. No complaints from us. Looking forward to returning next year.
Great location. Private yet easy walk into town for 2 sixty year old ladies. Really enjoyed the yard and view overlooking the water. Rockport was a lovely place to stroll around and the restaurants were good. Admittedly, the cottage could use some attention. I love the rustic ambiance but a little upgrading would make this rental even better. Definitely not the place for the resort crowd1
This cottage has character, privacy, amazing ocean views, and charm in abundance. We were very content and comfortable here. However, it does have accessibility challenges for those with mobility issues, and people who expect a sanitized, matchy environment should probably stick to more conventional places. This is for adventurous folks who appreciate history and character and are able to navigate a steep access path. .
My review Arrival: Couldn't get the key out of lockbox. Called and was on the phone for a while. Told that maintenance person would call me right away. I got there to check in at 4pm and didn't get any communication from the maintenance person until 6pm. Luckily I was able to bang the box with my fist and finally get it to open. Very stressful. NO apologies were given for the inconvenience. Bathroom: Tiles missing, the shower is gross as the shower curtain covering the window bellows into the shower space and touches your skin while you take a shower. The shower curtain in the window plus the normal shower curtain make the space so narrow it's not possible to avoid this. When I took a shower, the smoke detector went off (inconveniently located directly outside the bathroom door). This was very stressful and happened every time I took a shower. Windows: probably original from the 40's (most of them), difficult to open and close. Property: Beautiful view however, there is lots of debris around. Parking: An abundance of garbage cans (probably around 40 or so on the property near the parking area which makes it hard to park two cars, multiple wheel barrows, enough chopped wood for a life time, tarps, rotting wood) Kitchen: Light is horrible colored fixture that makes it difficult to see Refrigerator: No light inside Microwave: Cannot use in the kitchen, the outlet wouldn't work, so I had to move it into the living room to use it. Toaster oven: Another pain the neck to use since you had move the microwave to make room so you can plug in and use it. Coffee Cups: Many were chipped Beds: The twin bed in the small bedroom had what looked like an antique bed spring mattress that was brown and falling apart. Furniture: The place lacked comfortable furniture which was frustrating. The couch in the main room is horrible and sink into the middle, the loveseat in the library room is impossible to sit in and looks like it was attacked by a cat. The only comfortable chair has a blanket over it and that was stained. Noise: The house immediately next door had a roof replacement going on and made relaxing impossible at times. Creepy guy: Creepy guy pushing wheel barrow around on property, felt uneasy seeing the guy since he looked homeless but he seemed to be doing something with all the garbage cans and wheelbarrows around Friend & son visited and both were unimpressed but loved the view. High price, high fees. Regret it.
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