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Golden Cottage by the Sea-Ocean views
How Rockport got its name!
Sunrise
Beach
A little Northeaster coming in.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Rockport, MA
  • Place, Halibut Point State Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Ann
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Wingaersheek Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪74 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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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
A great place for children to play in the yard .
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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

About the area

Rockport

Located in Rockport, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Wingaersheek Beach and Halibut Point State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Schooner Adventure and Maritime Gloucester. Rocky Neck Art Colony and Essex Shipbuilding Museum are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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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
  • Cape Ann - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Good Harbor Beach - 13 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 24 min drive - 22.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Common Crow Natural Market - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Brothers Brew - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sea Breeze Liquors - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Talise - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Red Skiff - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Featured on HGTV's Beach Hunters?

As of 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Featured on HGTV's Beach Hunters on 28 May 2026 start from NZ$814, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Featured on HGTV's Beach Hunters?

On-site parking is available at the 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?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Halibut Point State Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Granite Pier and Back Beach. Halibut Point Reservation and Paper House are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 151 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The “view” inside and out…wonderful! Very clean and comfortable home for our family get together. And, the ocean nearby, amazing! This home is conveniently located for quiet walks or quick drives. It is stocked with a small collection of pantry goods and all of the cooking equipment you should need if you decide to cook in and not go out for all of the fresh seafood you could possibly eat. Loved being back in Rockport!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfully comfortable! Lovely setting !
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Coleen C.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Great location

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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
Verified

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Great!

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

10/10 Excellent

shawn b.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sara M.

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
Verified

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
Archival

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
Verified

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

kelly o.

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!

About the host

Hosted by Brenda Golden

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The Golden Family live in Roswell, Ga and enjoy their retreats to Rockport. They pastor St. Peter's Place Anglican Church and own Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee company which works with farmers in Rwanda while providing coffee drinkers in the U.S with an excellent cup.

Why they chose this property

The Golden family fell in love with Rockport while Jonathan was attending Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. As Jonathan walked the paths of Cape Ann he was reminded of his families roots in Cornwall, England. The property is a historic home that they restored in 2006. It has beautiful views and easy access for brisk swims, kayaking and paddle boarding right from the back yard.

What makes this property unique

Bicycling, kayaking, paddle boarding, close enough to town but far enough for quietness. It is truly a family place.

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