You will love our location and will return for our hospitality!
After the success of A Breezy Cottage, we set our sails on The Life of Reilly! The property was purchased in September, 2013 and it is ready to be enjoyed! A wonderful, nautically appointed cottage two houses away from our other rental and a very short walk to the charming beaches of Rockport, MA. It comfortably sleeps up to 7 people including a a queen sized master bed, a full size bed, two single futons in the loft as well as a pull out sofa in the living room. An airy and sunny cottage located on a quiet cul de sac just outside of town, this home is a peaceful retreat while being so close to the beaches and town. The yard is open for games, outside cooking and dining or just relaxing. In its prime location, guests are a short walking distance to scenic downtown Rockport. Rockport's main attraction, Bearskin Neck, is filled with restaurants, art galleries, tourist shops and much more. Guests can find activities such as kayaking to the Twin Lighthouses to sharing a stuffed clam from Roy Moore Lobster Co. The Shalin Liu Performance Center is the newest addition to our quaint town and brings in world renowned musical artists.
Summer 2014 will be the first season for The Life of Reilly and we are very excited to meet new friends and share our adorable beach cottage! Be some of our first guests and we are sure you will make this vacation home your new summer tradition!
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please do not lock the door on your way out.
Please turn off any heat and or AC units.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
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Property Registration Number C0233522520
Property # 3720279
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
About the area
Rockport
Located in Rockport, this cottage is in the city centre. Paper House and Motif No 1 are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Halibut Point State Park and Thatcher Island National Wildlife Refuge. Schooner Adventure and Maritime Gloucester are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
Shalin Liu Performance Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Motif No 1 - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Halibut Point Reservation - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Getting around
Rockport Station - 11 min walk
Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
Dunkin' - 6 min drive
Sea Breeze Liquors - 7 min drive
Common Crow Natural Market - 5 min drive
Talise - 11 min drive
Brothers Brew - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is You will love our location and will return for our hospitality! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at You will love our location and will return for our hospitality!?
As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at You will love our location and will return for our hospitality! on 7 September 2026 start from NZ$539, 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 You will love our location and will return for our hospitality!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at You will love our location and will return for our hospitality!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at You will love our location and will return for our hospitality!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is You will love our location and will return for our hospitality! located?
Located in the heart of Rockport, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Back Beach, Front Beach and Shalin Liu Performance Center. Rockport Art Association & Museum and Bradley Wharf are also within 15 minutes. Rockport Station is 11 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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The location is just off the main beach road and just a quick 10 minute walk into Bearskin Neck. We appreciated Elizabeth's generous hospitality and the well-appointed home seems to have everything we could want for our short stay!
This home met our needs to stay for several days with three adults for an off-season fishing vacation. The home had great amenities and hosts were very timely with our communications.
My friend and I really enjoyed our stay. The cottage is perfect for two people and could certainly work for two couples. The location is perfect - just steps away from one beach and a short walk from downtown Rockport. The host was great - very responsive!
We enjoyed our stay. Weather wasn’t warm enough to enjoy the amenities outside but the place itself was cute. Plenty of room for our family to relax and enjoy each other’s company.
Life of Reilly cottage was perfect for our family. Clean, nice space for being together and relaxing. The location is amazing- so close to the sea. Communication was easy. Definitely recommend a stay
Janice L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thanks so much for staying with us and hope to see you again!
The cottage was perfect for our family, and the host was very accommodating and helpful. We loved that the cottage was on a quiet side street, away from traffic, yet within walking distance of the busy downtown area. The patio/deck area was ideal for quiet morning coffees and evening family dinners. We will definitely return!
You couldn't ask for a better location for a stay in Rockport! Although not on the water, it is just up the road from Back Beach, a short walk to Front Beach and Bear Skin Neck and centrally located to get to Gloucester, Ipswitch, and other coastal locations. The property was very clean and well stocked. Perfect for our vacation!!
Great location. The hosts were amazing and very attentive. House very clean. Short walk to everywhere. Very close to the train station. The host was very knowledgeable in the area and was able to give us great suggestions on places to eat, see and do. Would definitely stay again.
I had a wonderful week stay at "The Life of Reilly". The cottage is clean, comfortable, and charming. Liz is a welcoming, accommodating, and thoughtful host. The location is quiet and convenient. I hope to return sometime soon.
Sophia C.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 October 2023
Thanks so much for choosing to stay with us! Happy fall!
The property owner was very welcoming The house was perfectly located for what we wanted to do and see. Very cozy and loved the uniqueness of it. The only drawback was the listing said two bathrooms There was only one. There was an outdoor shower.
Stayed 2 nights in early November and lucked out on fantastic weather. The home is just as described and a short block to Back Beach. Walking distance to Rockport shops and Front Beach. Hosts are very friendly and communicative. Definitely recommend and would stay again next time in the area.
Great location! Easy access to Rockport, train to Salem, road trip around Cape Ann and only 1.5 hours to Maine for lobster.
The house is an easy walk to the beach and Bear Skin Neck. Maybe 2 minutes to Back Beach and 15 minutes all the way to end past My Place restaurant.
The one bathroom was oddly laid out and the shower is small. Would have been nice to have a TV in the dinning room. And the coffee pot was a little fancy for me, no instruction so no coffee. Brothers Brew is maybe 7 minute walk and have all the coffee and donuts you need.
Over all; the owner was great, greeted us upon arrival. Wealth of information about the area but gave us room to explore. I don't think you will beat the value/location.
It was just myself and my three school aged children 12 and under. We had such a fun time in the Rockport/ Gloucester area this summer. The house was super cute and perfect for me and mine. With such close and convenient proximity to all our destinations: bearskin shops, wingearsheek beach, Hammond castle, and Cape Ann whale watch we were able to get to everything on our to do list and still have time for relaxation! Loved the Reilly life experience 😁
My sister, brother in law, my husband and I had a delightful vacation at the Life of Reilly! The location was ideal! Close to stores, museums, beaches-even walking distance! We loved the kitchenette, living room & had plenty of room in our bedrooms! What we liked the most was the picnic table on the deck where we all talked into the night! Highly recommend this location!
Rockport is beautiful! The house was cute, clean and the location is very close to the beach and downtown area. We enjoyed ourselves and Liz was available for any questions as well! We look forward to visiting Rockport again in the near future!
The house was perfect for us! We really enjoyed our stay here. Nice, clean, and overall quite area. Very close walk to the beach and the ocean view from down the street is beautiful. Liz and Tim were great, they responded to any questions we had promptly and they were very helpful with suggestions of things to do around the area. We will Definitely will stay again!
The house is as described, and is such a sweet property. Having two separate living spaces is nice if you have kiddos along. Walking distance to many of the fun Rockport attractions made this a great place for us to stay. We also appreciated the thoughtfulness of the owner who left a graduation surprise for us, so incredibly sweet. We would love to come stay again sometime soon. Thank you for a great visit to Rockport!
This was the perfect place to spend a few days near the ocean. The view of the ocean from the house was so nice and the short walk allowed us to visit it frequently.
Very close to the center of Rockport where we enjoyed leisurely strolling, shopping and dining.
We mostly avoid public dining due to Covid, and the kitchen in the home was perfect for preparing meals and eating in.
The main living room is warm and inviting and was roomy for some more family to join us for the afternoon for conversation and board games.
The two bedrooms were lovely and the beds were comfortable. We needed three separate sleeping spaces and words of advice for those planning to stay here: the loft is awesome, but the beds are best for young people. The mattresses were not suitable for my 200lbs. But the couch was a comfortable alternative for one person.
And the owners were so friendly, they really made the experience perfect.
I highly recommend it.