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The View: The Name Says It All

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A balcony with a glass table and white wicker chairs, overlooking a coastal view.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden floor, and a view of the sea through a large window.
A coastal town with boats docked at a harbor, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear view of the sea.
A room with a large window overlooking a body of water with boats. There is a wicker chair, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a hanging light fixture.
A dining area with a table and chairs, large windows with a view of the sea, and a hanging light fixture.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
In the heart of the city, this vacation home offers water views from its patio. It accommodates 6 guests across 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The property is pet-friendly and located near attractions like Back Beach and Halibut Point Reservation.

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Front Beach
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gas barbecue
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Rockport, MA
  • Place, Back Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Shalin Liu Performance Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Seasonal Porch

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Garden

About this property

The View: The Name Says It All

The View is a quintessential one-story New England cottage with stunning views of Pigeon Cove. This rental home has two bedrooms, an open plan living/dining room with a wall of windows looking out towards the ocean, a modern kitchen, and a 3-season glassed-in porch offering an extra sleeping space, and a deck. Air conditioning will keep you cool throughout the house on those warm summer days and nights.

Enjoy the ocean breezes and stunning views while dining or relaxing on the deck. The outdoor table seats up to 4 and comes with an umbrella providing shade when needed. Grill up your favorite summer meal on the small gas grill.

Escape to this private coastal paradise with breathtaking panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, Granite Pier, Rockport's coastline, and out to the Straitsmouth Lighthouse. Less than a mile from downtown Rockport, explore all that the village has to offer with its galleries, shops, and restaurants, or wander to the beaches, quarries, or parks for some outdoor adventures.

Dogs allowed. No smoking. No events or parties.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0297522520
Property # 2264343vb
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 holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. Halibut Point State Park and Thatcher Island National Wildlife Refuge 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.
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Rockport, MA

What's nearby

  • Back Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Granite Pier - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Front Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Shalin Liu Performance Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Motif No 1 - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Rockport Station - 16 min walk
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Surfside Subs - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Common Crow Natural Market - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Long Beach Dairy Maid - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The View: The Name Says It All pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The View: The Name Says It All?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The View: The Name Says It All?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The View: The Name Says It All?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The View: The Name Says It All located?

Located in the heart of Rockport, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Back Beach and Granite Pier. Halibut Point Reservation and Paper House are also within 15 minutes. Rockport Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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. 26 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely view and deck.Staying inside if you have rainy days is not great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2026
Thank you for the feedback, Marie! We’re so glad you enjoyed the lovely view and the deck. We appreciate your honest note about rainy days spent indoors, and we'll look into ways to make the interior even cozier and better equipped for indoor weather. We hope to welcome you back for plenty of sunshine on your next trip!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
An amazing property. The views from inside the house are as magical as from outside. Quiet , serene , stunning. And conveniently located.The house is functional and well laid out. Wi-Fi is spotty at the property so electronic entry was complicated and required driving another location. Access code provided also failed. Fortunately , Atlantic Vacation rentals was available by phone so the problem was resolved.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled you loved the quiet, serene atmosphere and the magical views from inside and outside the home. We sincerely apologize for the initial trouble with the electronic lock and the spotty Wi-Fi. We’re glad our team was able to assist you promptly and we are looking into the connectivity at the property to ensure smoother check-ins for future guests. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a must rent! Great kitchen, great outdoor space and an amazing view. Don't pass this one up.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation getaway

Beautiful views , great location, the house was very clean but could use some tender loving care on maintenance.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful View!

House was amazing! View is breathtaking! Would sray here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great View!

Idyllic location and time of year in a special house in a special community, a great two week visit, we will gladly go back, can't wait!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2023
Thank you for your 5-star review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Perfect Spot

What a perfect spot to enjoy Rockport and the Cape Ann area! The house was spotless and had everything we needed. It was the perfect size for 5 adults. We would easily stay here again and really hope to actually do so one day soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great weekend

Million dollar view, comfortable and well appointed. Everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot for our holiday weekend

We had wonderful time staying at this home perched high on a ledge overlooking the ocean and awakening to amazing sunrises. The kitchen was well equipped and the beds were very comfortable with wonderful linens. The location is very convenient to the village of Rockport and other area attractions. We feel very fortunate that we picked this special place to celebrate Christmas with our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome View

Beautiful area. Love love love the view! Walkable to the train without luggage. Taxi service is great, recommend getting a taxi from the train when you have luggage. Perfect setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the View and spent many afternoons watching the boats in the harbor. This house is very comfortable with three mini-splits for AC and a fully loaded kitchen. Lots of dishes, cookware and many staples. The washer/dryer was useful for our week-long stay. Many puzzles for the one rainy day. I will say that I didn't want to stay here bc of the price, but my husband wanted the view. The only negatives were that the pictures of the deck make it look HUGE when in fact it is kind of small although plenty of space for 4-5 people - just somehow is way different than the pic. My husband was disappointed at first, but the setup is very utilitarian so it totally works and is comfortable (and gorgeous!). Communication was great with the rental company. The main bedrooms are on opposite sides of the house which is great for multi-families. The neighbors are all friendly and we chatted with several (and saw them in town). There is a great walking trail to a quarry just at the end of the street. Walking into town is downhill all the way (so coming home...) and a bit of a hike - 10 minutes to Back Beach and 25 minutes to Bearskin Neck. We did a mix of walking and driving in. Parking in Rockport was not bad (except on the 4th of July - to be expected). Overall a great stay, but a bit pricey.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2026
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at The View. We're glad you enjoyed the harbor views, the comfortable rooms, the mini-split AC units, and the well-stocked kitchen! Sorry the deck photos made the space look larger than it is; we'll discuss with the team how to address that and we appreciate the feedback from you. It’s great to hear the layout, nearby trail, and friendly neighbors added to your visit, and thank you for noting our communication. We appreciate your honest thoughts on value and hope to welcome you back in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The View! Beautiful, clean, comfortable home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was the nicest rental that we’ve ever stayed in. The home was clean and organized and well stocked with everything that we needed. The view was beyond beautiful! You can tell that a lot of the time and care went into maintaining and preparing this home. We hope to stay here again next year and thank you to the owners for creating such a comfortable space for us to enjoy.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The "View Cottage"

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This view really has to be seen to be believed. I like to stay in a place that is in a beautiful setting and this was it in any weather. Having it all on one level was great for my 88 year old father. You can go into the busy town but then feel like your're totally out of the fray in this beautiful spot. It's a very homey and comfortable house with a feeling of happy memories in it.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2022
Thank you for your lovely review! We look forward to seeing you again in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were in town for a wedding in Gloucester and, despite the slight headache of traveling back and forth, are so glad we stayed in Rockport. This house was just what we needed for us, our little one, and his grandparents. It was fairly kid-friendly and we moved some things around to make sure it was, there were toys and kid sized chairs, and the view can't be beat. We love the addition of the binoculars! We would love to return to Rockport and certainly recommend this home to anyone looking to be close to everything but with privacy and a perfect view.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

As lovely as I thought it would be!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The view at “The View” is as wonderful as it looks in the pictures, and then some. Other than one day of a view of pea soup fog (post tropical storm Henri) and one day without the a/c working, everything was perfect! My brother really enjoyed being able to watch a baseball game and the ocean at the same time. I’ve been renting from AVH for 9 years and I’ve seen places come on and then go off the rental market – I do hope “The View” is available again. Glad I spotted it as a new rental this year!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nov 2021

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a fantastic time in the home. It is two bed and two bath. A single person can be very comfortable in the sun room as you can close both sliders and curtains for privacy. There is a trundle but it might be a bit tight for two. The kitchen is very well appointed and the refrigerator is huge. The property is spotless and the company supplied way more towels and blankets than we could use! This was at the top end of our budget but we did not regret one moment!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The room definitely has a view!!! And a spectacular one at that!!!

Renting process was so easy. I really am having great luck with Vrbo! The view was exceptional, full of charm and in such an outstanding location!! The house was wonderfully stocked. I truly enjoyed my stay! I don’t think my family saw me smile so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Sweeping views & lovely sunrises

Thanks for an enjoyable stay in Rockport. The property featured a well-stocked kitchen, new appliances and breathtaking vistas of the water. Unfortunately, the timing of our autumn visit was after several businesses (retail shops/galleries/restaurants) already closed or operated on a significantly reduced schedule. We spent time on walks around Rockport and in Halibut State Park. We recommend checking out the local performance center (Shalin Liu) which attracts strong talent to the area. Brothers Brew donuts were also noteworthy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

We had a great family get together with the grand baby. The place had a breath taking view and we explored everywhere! Thanks for letting us stay at your house! Anthony
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous View in Great Location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a perfect vacation for us. The house had everything we need and the most spectacular views. It has to be seen to be believed. The beds were comfortable and we appreciated having a desk area. Parking and entry were very accessible for an elderly family member to visit us for lunch. The outdoor deck is a great bonus!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wicked views!

The whole process was very easy! The property is in a great location, like everyone says the pictures don’t do the views justice!! A little updating would be great, the main bathroom they did nice work! The master bedroom and bathroom needs a lot of work, doesn’t disrupt your stay though ,everything is functional and clean! Rockport and the surrounding area is beautiful a secret hidden gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Magnificent view and setting

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was clean and comfortable, mattress in the larger bedroom is soft. Water came out brown so we bought our own to drink. The view is magnificent and the location worked well for exploring Cape Ann. The high price of the rental justified by the spectacular view and setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The View says it all! Best view ever.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We've stayed at many Cape Ann coastal property rentals and this was the best. Won't stay anywhere else if we don't have to. Property was as described in ad. Clean, well cared for, everything you need - lots of coffee pods, sugar, tea, spices, dishes, cookware, etc. We did less running around than we usually do because we loved being there so much. My aunt came down from Maine for two nights and the house has a great layout for that. She had her own room and bathroom at one end and the master bed and bath was at the other end. Would be a perfect setup for two couples or people with kids as the day room has a trundle bed. Overall excellent rental. We took a cruise on the Thomas E Lannon - always enjoyable, but several other outings were cancelled due to weather. We lived in Gloucester for awhile a few years back and love it. Had to leave for a job, but hope to return permanently someday. Great community. Restaurants consistently provide great food and service.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Best Rental Ever

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I looked forward to my stay at The View and it exceeded all expectations. Comfortable in every way. Great amenities, location. And THE VIEW. Spectacular. Booking twice for next season. Just an awesome time.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Enjoyable Stay at the The View

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved "The View" for its simplicity, wonderful location (quiet, a stroll from Rockport and its shops and restaurants and the beaches), cleanliness and as the name says, fantastic view of Rockport. It suited our needs (family of 3 with small dog) perfectly and offered the amenities we needed. AVH also assisted us in arranging pet care which was very helpful. Overall, an excellent experience.

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