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An Autumn Beach retreat - steps from ocean, drive to apple picking, local farms!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Rockport, MA
  • Place, Cape Hedge Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Good Harbor Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape Ann
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Loft

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

An Autumn Beach retreat - steps from ocean, drive to apple picking, local farms!

This 4 bedroom plus loft, 2 full bathroom cottage is only a few feet from the beautiful and sandy Long Beach in Rockport, MA. This cottage is one of the nicest cottages available to rent on Long Beach. You have ocean views and can hear the waves from almost every room so you are that close to the beach!
You can enjoy one of the best beaches in New England without the hassle of driving, lugging beach chairs, and coolers from hot parking lots. Memories will be made throughout your stay that will last a lifetime.

When you are not basking in the sun, you can walk miles across 4 local beaches, right from your door step; take a bike ride through beautiful neighborhoods; or visit famous and scenic Gloucester seaport and Rockport's Bear Skin Neck. On rainy days you can visit historic landmarks, local movie theaters or go to one of 3 malls within 10 miles. Autumn is especially nice, as there are many local farms and scenic drives.

The house has plenty of parking (4 spots).

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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

Adults only
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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

Property Registration Number C0098112520
Property # 1359899vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Rockport

Located in Rockport, this cottage is on the beach. Thatcher Island National Wildlife Refuge and Ravenswood 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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Rockport, MA

What's nearby

  • Cape Hedge Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Good Harbor Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Cape Ann - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Front Beach - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 16 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • Gloucester Station - 11 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Lobster of Gloucester - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sea Breeze Liquors - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Common Crow Natural Market - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is An Autumn Beach retreat - steps from ocean, drive to apple picking, local farms! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at An Autumn Beach retreat - steps from ocean, drive to apple picking, local farms!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at An Autumn Beach retreat - steps from ocean, drive to apple picking, local farms!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at An Autumn Beach retreat - steps from ocean, drive to apple picking, local farms!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is An Autumn Beach retreat - steps from ocean, drive to apple picking, local farms! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Rockport cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Long Beach, Cape Hedge Beach and Good Harbor Beach. Pebble Beach and Cape Ann are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keira G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was fantastic. Just as described and had everything we needed. The hosts were great. they were so helpful when we had a booking snag at our end and then again when we had some questions just before coming. They even reached out when we accidentally left something behind. Overall, just a really great interaction and a wonderful property and week at the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was immaculate and view is outstanding. Truly "steps from ocean"; the "sweet spot" of Long Beach - so quick to get to the seawall and down the stairs to the sand. Yes, you CAN hear the waves. Parking was ample and very convenient. Communication with owner was perfect - so responsive, anything we needed had an answer instantly and so easy to work with. Great layout, spacious for extended family to hang out and enjoy. Kids LOVED the loft. Everything felt clean and bright - we've stayed in about a half dozen properties along Long Beach, this is the best yet. Plenty of resources available (linens, towels, well-appointed kitchen) to make your stay enjoyable. The neighborhood was quiet, but still plenty to do (tennis, long walks) - very relaxing stay. Highly recommend, thanks again to the homeowners. We WILL be back!
View from the front porch, the front of the house is all windows.
You can see the ocean from the back porch, too
Marsh view behind the house
Marsh view behind the house
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William H.

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

Fantastic Stay on Long Beach

This place is terrific. Very clean and well-kept. Only a few steps away from the waterfront. It's a great place to stay for a week on Long Beach. A good supply of beach chairs, umbrellas, and toys is available. The owners could not be more friendly and accommodating -- communicating at just the right times with just the right information. We had many visitors during our stay, all of whom remarked on how nice the cottage is and how lucky we were to find it. Would definitely rent this place again. Thanks, Mark and Joanne!
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
We are so happy you enjoyed your visit and would love to host you again!

About the host

Hosted by Mark and Joanne Pollard

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My husband grew up on Long Beach and I fell in love with it when we were dating. Our family has another home on the beach and we (with our 3 children) like to spend as much time as we can there each summer. We bought this house from another Long Beach family who has rented and enjoyed it for years as well. This beach is coveted and a well kept secret outside of the North Shore of Massachusetts. You'll notice that we would not rent a property unless we were comfortable staying there. Expect it to be clean when you arrive, and with amenities you'll need so you can spend the time at the beach.

Why they chose this property

This particular home is a traditional north shore beach cottage. While its updated with all modern amenities, it also feels like you are at the beach. When you sleep at night, you can hear the waves crashing from each room. You are that close!!!

What makes this property unique

Five rooms have a view of the ocean! The kitchen sink faces a marsh, and if you turn around to look at the stove, you see the ocean. There's an all season porch that you can sit and have a drink or read a book and look directly at the ocean. There is a spacious back deck overlooking the marsh with peeks of the ocean. There is a another small deck with ocean views for your morning coffee. It also has plenty of parking if you choose to bring more than a couple of cars.

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