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Brilliant Ocean Views. Two Cottages - One price.

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Sunrise view from Back Beach Cottages over the ocean
Back Beach Cottages - Two cottages steps away from Back Beach
Front Patio - Front House
Front Patio - Front House
Sunrise over the ocean. View from the front patio.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8164.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Rockport, MA
  • Front Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Shalin Liu Performance Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Cape Ann
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Back House Bedroom

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom Front House

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Back Cottage Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bedroom Front House

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Second Bathroom (main house)

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Brilliant Ocean Views. Two Cottages - One price.

'Back Beach Cottages' is a unique property with a two cottage set up. Both houses have wonderful views of the ocean and share a private yard/ garden.
The property offers the best of both worlds in that it's an ideal location for enjoying a quiet beach while also only being a 10-minute walk to downtown Rockport.
The property is steps away from Back Beach and a 5-minute walk to Front Beach. The property comes with 2 off street parking spots in driveway.
Property has Tesla Charger (220V).

Some details on each of the houses: The 'Main House' has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms; a master bedroom with queen sized bed and en suite bathroom. The Main House second bedroom has 2 twin beds.
The Main House has an open kitchen/dining room and a living room with bay windows that look out to the ocean.

The Back Cottage is located just behind the Main House and has 1 Bedroom on the second floor (up a set of spiral stairs). The bedroom has a king sized bed. There is a deck located off of bedroom with views of the ocean. The Back Cottage has a galley kitchen, stove, and refrigerator (no dishwasher), and bathroom. The couch on the first level in Back Cottage has a double pullout bed for additional guests. (2) Wonderful views of the ocean from bedroom and balcony off of the bedroom.

Every Sunday in the summer the town band gives a concert at the bandstand in front of the house in the evening. You can hear the music and see the performance from the house and yard and makes for a wonderful evening. This takes place 1-2 nights a week in June, July and Aug.

Please note - Houses are rented together during the summer months.

Property manager

Meghan & Mike

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
If you use the kayaks - please rinse the kayaks and personal flotation devices with fresh water after use.
If you have lobster please let us know so that we can pick up the remains. (To avoid it being left in the trash shed in the summer heat)
Please be respectful of the neighbors. Quiet hours from 10pm - 7am

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number C0114952520

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rockport

Located in Rockport, this holiday home is in the city centre and 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. Scuba diving and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Rockport, MA

What's nearby

  • Front Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Shalin Liu Performance Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Motif No 1 - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Halibut Point State Park - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Cape Ann - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Rockport Station - 10 min walk
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Long Beach Dairy Maid - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fish Shack Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Surfside Subs - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Brothers Brew Coffee Shop - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Brilliant Ocean Views. Two Cottages - One price. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Brilliant Ocean Views. Two Cottages - One price.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Brilliant Ocean Views. Two Cottages - One price.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Brilliant Ocean Views. Two Cottages - One price. located?

Located in Rockport, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Back Beach, Front Beach and Shalin Liu Performance Center. Old Garden Beach and Motif No 1 are also within 1 mile (2 km). Rockport Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing property

We loved staying here! Beautiful location with access to so much. Awesome space for kids too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria G.

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

Charming property for families to stay

This was a lovely and comfortable place to stay for a low-key vacation by the beach in beautiful Rockport. The two cottages that share a garden was the perfect setup for traveling with different family units. The place is fully stocked with toys and fun for kids. It was an easy and short walk to the beach every day, as well as to the shops! We’ll always remember the live music from the bandstand on Sunday and Monday nights. Very hospitable and communicative hosts. Hope to be back one day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James R.

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

Great time in Rockport

Very welcoming hosts. Clean, quiet. Perfect for our lobster feast
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey F.

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

Best place to stay in Rockport

Great location to the beach and the beautiful town of Rockport. Love staying here! Mike and Meghan are wonderful hosts!! Their home is well maintained and clean. Can’t wait to book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey F.

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

Great place to stay

We had a wonderful time! The property was perfect! The location and view was beautiful. The house was clean and well maintained. Couldn’t ask for a better place to stay in Rockport!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith R.

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

Best location

Wonderful stay. Great ocean view property. Owners and property manager were very responsive and accommodating. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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

Beautiful Rockport!

We had a wonderful time in Rockport. It was great to have the ocean just steps from the front door. And shopping is just around the corner! Both the indoor and outdoor spaces were comfortable and beautiful. Thank you for a great stay at your property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

A lovely getaway

This pair of cottages was entirely as advertised. We loved the cozy atmosphere, the sea views, and the generous care and hospitality the hosts showed in all the details.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tara V.

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

Great for busy families

Had a great time. The front deck views are great. We are outside often at one of the 3 seating locations outside. The kids (age 7 and 10) played with all sorts of toys from the activity shed and it was great to have a wagon to transport gear to the beach. Onsite kitchen is stocked and laundry was nice to have in the unit. Hosts were great, very responsive. Only caution is the guest house spiral staircase is tight and was a little challenging for parents who are “young” retirees. Great experience overall!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany T.

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

Great location

We had a great vacation. Having two houses on the same property was great. The yard space was really nice to have with kids. Just a short walk to front beach and had all the beach equipment we needed. The band played in the gazebo right across the street and we were able to watch from the deck. Would definitely recommend this rental especially for those with children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Wonderful home base for a fantastic wedding weekend!

We stayed here for 10 days, and the property was fantastic. My parents stayed in the back cottage, which had everything they needed (including a kitchen), and my fiancée and I stayed in the front cottage with our two kids. We had everything we needed; we easily walked to town; the beach is across the street; and the views from the house were awesome! The outdoor seating (and grill) were also fantastic - we had friends over for a BBQ in the yard, and it was perfect. Thank you for an amazing stay! We home to be back.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nanci F.

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

Rockport Vacation

Meghan and Mike were excellent hosts. They were warm, welcoming, and gracious. There was great communication for the few questions I had. The home was fabulous. Clean, modern, spectacular views. The book of information they put together was easy to understand. We appreciate the special treats they left. We will be rebooking.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Susan V., Ohio

Great location with fabulous yard and views

House was a lovely beach cottage which accommodated my family of older kids and grandchild in the main house and my husband and me in the back house. Best part was the location and the yard, and the main house family room and dining room attached to the kitchen provided a big enough space for the 7 of us to hang out on the days it rained. Great look for the space too with nice TV. I would be aware that the back house master bedroom, though very lovely, is upstairs and connected to the main floor where the bathroom is by a very narrow (dangerous for small kids) spiral staircase. A bit of a challenge carrying up heavy suitcases and then for night trips to the bathroom. Also be aware that dawn happens early with the sun shining thru to the bedroom around 5 am! Though the kitchen had needed dishes for cooking, I would suggest bringing your own knives for food prep (ones I could find were more steak knives) and not planning on precise baking as the old fashion oven (though great looking) is very hard to set and maintain temperature and burned my brownies! We never used the bikes or kayaks but they looked in great condition and wish we had the chance. Nice off street parking for our 2 cars and we enjoyed the heated outdoor shower for rinsing off after our beach days. WiFi in front house worked great too, slow in the back house. Home was kept clean and very easy to work with the owners. Great rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Juli S.

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

Perfect Getaway Home

Great hosts, home, and location. Has everything you could need and then so much more. The hosts are kind, generous and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINA F.

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

Perfect Location!

The Back Beach cottages were the perfect location for my family to enjoy a weekend in Rockport. Located across the street from Back Beach, a 5 minute walk to Front Beach and another 5 minute walk to the shops made it very easy to enjoy the amenities Rockport has to offer. The cottages were clean and furnished with very comfortable beds and the most amazing couch in the main house. The spiral staircase in the back cottage is quite narrow and might be difficult for small children or elderly guests, but was not an issue for us. Meghan and Mike were very gracious hosts who had a thoroughly prepared binder of information for guests which anticipated and answered any questions we might have. We would definitely stay here again for a Rockport vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine D.

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

Wish we could stay longer

We rented this house a bachelorette weekend, and I we we could have stayed longer. The house was clean and well stocked. It was in a great location and the hosts were responsive and accommodating. I would highly recommend this house for anyone looking for a clean, comfortable place right next to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen R.

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

Perfect Location

Our whole family had a fantastic week at Back Beach cottages! The two cottages were clean, comfortable, and well-equipped for all our needs and accommodated our extended family nicely. We enjoyed the water view and all the amenities this home has to offer. Being able to stay parked at the cottage and walk to the beach or into town was a real treat! Thank you Meghan & Mike for helping us provide a wonderful summer vacation for our children and grandchildren!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

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

Great place to stay with young kids

The two-cottage set up was great for our family. Grandparents enjoyed the privacy and extra space in the Back Cottage while Mom, Dad and the kids stayed in the Main Cottage. Both cottages had great views of the ocean and both places came supplied with everything we could possibly need to make our stay comfortable (including beach chairs, toys, wagons, and much more recreational equipment). We loved the outdoor space and spent much of our time outside enjoying the beautiful garden while the kids played safely in the fenced in yard. Meghan and Mike were welcoming hosts and quick to respond to our needs. We would definitely come back again and stay longer next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Back Beach Cottages 2021

Great accommodations, amazing location, responsive hosts. We're going back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

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

Stunning Property

My family loved this property, the extra details and care that went into every detail by the owners. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Amazing vacation for family!

We can’t say enough good things about our stay at the back beach cottages! We appreciated all the organization & communication with the check in- the welcome book was so helpful and the fresh flowers made us feel so welcome. Everything was so clean. Organized and well kept. You can’t beat the views at the house and central location. We walked to front beach with all the kids in the wagon, spent rainy/cloudy days walking into town and the evenings we loved walking to back beach for photos, views after our s’mores by the fire. We were able to cook in easily with lots of amenities and the grill & fireplace were perfect. We loved the lawn games and the entire property. We could go on & on but for a family of 8 with children ranging from 2mo-5 the owners had lots of infant/ children amenities we used! Thank you Meaghan & Mike for a great week at the cottage! We hope to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise M., Atlanta

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

Rockport cottages

I grew up going to Rockport as a child. I love going back to this house and cottage with my family now. It is very nostalgic. We had lots of fun! My granddaughter said her favorite thing was the beach and making S’mores!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jen G., Toronto, ON

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

Perfect seaside rental.

We loved our week at Back Beach Cottages. The space was perfect for an extended family group of 8. The ocean views and the sound of the surf were an added bonus to the lovely and thoughtfully equipped cottages. Meghan is an excellent and attentive host. We look forward to a return visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

Great Location!

This is our second year at this property and we couldn't be happier.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

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

A Perfect Match

Perfect location for a family of 6 - surprisingly quiet for being so close to the road. Clean, comfortable and a well stocked kitchen. The garden and picnic table is a perfect place for morning coffee and evening s'mores! Quick walk to town and quicker walk to Back Beach to watch the boats come and go

About the host

Hosted by Meghan & Mike

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We are a couple that owns and operates our own film business.

Why they chose this property

After years of renting in Rockport we fell in love with this home; with it's location, access to town and to the beach. We travel a lot for work and when we come home we love coming back to this place. We love it and hope you will too! We also have family in the area who help us manage the property.

What makes this property unique

The views from the property, the garden and the 2 cottages made this the house for us. We have our friends and parents come visit and its so nice to have the second Back Cottage to spend time together with friends and family.

Languages:

English