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Featured on HGTV's Beach Hunters

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Parking available

Explore the area

Rockport, MA

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

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

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

A great place for children to play in the yard .

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number C0174362520

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Rockport

Located in Rockport, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Ann and Good Harbor Beach. Schooner Adventure and Maritime Gloucester are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Rockport, MA

What's nearby

Halibut Point State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Front Beach - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
Shalin Liu Performance Center - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
Motif No 1 - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
Cape Ann - 8 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Brothers Brew - ‬6 min drive
‪Talise - ‬10 min drive
‪Bean & Leaf Cafe - ‬6 min drive
‪Roy Moore Lobster Company - ‬6 min drive
‪The Lobster Pool - ‬3 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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Featured on HGTV's Beach Hunters located?

Nestled on the beach, this Rockport holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Halibut Point State Park, Back Beach and Front Beach. Plum Cove Beach and Bradley Wharf are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

19 October 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Dinna M.

10 August 2024

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

robert m.

21 July 2025

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

We have rented many beach properties over the years and this home is one of if not the nicest of all. A spectacular view of the ocean from the brand new deck, the dining area & kitchen. On the second floor the two primary bedrooms feature balconies with equally breathtaking views of the ocean. The entire home was meticulously maintained and clean throughout. Very well equipped kitchen. The owner thought of absolutely everything. The owner was quick to respond to any question. A truly wonderful property!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 September 2025

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

nice older property. All went well. A couple of minor details which could easily be resolved included:1. Table foot on deck broken but did not impact function of table as we did not use it for meals. 2. No soap or shampoo for shower/bathroom other than hand soap. 3. spices and single salt/pepper shaker were good but zero sugar (we were not going to bake, so didn't need much but not even any for morning coffee, as we checked in late the first night.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

11 November 2024

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

Susan M.

18 November 2019

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

Lovely and cozy home, great location, peaceful!

Very good quality home that has some very nice luxury features. We visited this place in November on a cold weekend but we were nice and toasty. Easily accommodated our party of 4 couples. Loved the nice walks and the wild life we could see while we sipped our coffee! This could easily be a nice place for families! We had a small glitch when we first arrived and the owner jumped all over it. Very happy we found this place!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

24 August 2024

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

Pamela S.

8 September 2017

Fantastic location

This is the perfect place to get away in a beautiful setting. The house is set up perfectly and is super comfortable and modern. The deck is unbelievable and we spent most of our time out there. Its very quiet - you can only hear the crickets and the ocean at night. There was an unfortunate problem with the wifi but they did their best to get it fixed as soon as possible - very responsive and super nice. We hope to be able to go back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

john l.

13 July 2024

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

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

Stephanie S.

7 August 2023

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

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

Nancy S.

26 October 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

7 October 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

19 September 2025

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

Great location

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

17 August 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Coleen C.

26 July 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

carrie d.

6 November 2024

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

Nancy S.

25 October 2024

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

Tonya D.

20 October 2024

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

Sarah A.

13 October 2024

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