Private Pet Friendly hideaway near the beach and town center.
Cottage on the Pond is tucked away from the summer crowds at the end of a picturesque lane with ocean views from the front porch, and views of the mill pond. We are conveniently located to all Rockport amenities – a two minute stroll to Front Beach; a one minute walk to the park and five minutes to famous Bearskin Neck alive with boutique shoppes, seafood restaurants and attractions for all ages. Some of our favorite moments here are sipping coffee while watching the sunrise from the privacy of our screened in porch, afternoons grilling outside in the backyard as the sun sets through the old oak trees, and cool rainy days by a cozy fire. With three bedrooms that sleep up to six people, the Cottage on the Pond is the perfect family destination.
We are pleased and excited to share with you that we have completed the renovation of an additional second bathroom with laundry and an updated kitchen expansion to our beloved Cottage on the Pond. At the same time we have remodeled the existing bathroom offering our guests more comfort and convenient but without giving up the charm of the old twenties style cottage. We now have a new washer and dryer. The porch has great views to the ocean and the backyard overlooking the mill pond will still be the gathering place for family and friends around the fire pit.
Our unique location offers up to eight parking spaces for all three cottages, working fireplaces, an abundance of linens and inclusive items that make for a seamless vacation all within a two minute walk to Front Beach. As always, your family pets are welcome at no extra charge.
The high season from mi-June through mid-September will remain a two week minimum stay or better. Recharge your soul, rest, relax and rejuvenate. Life is good in Rockport and even better at “Cottage on the Pond”!
Should your reservations need to be cancelled, we respectfully request that we receive such notice as soon as possible. With such a short summer season, refunds or partial refunds will be based on timing as our calendars fill up a year in advance and difficult to rebook for long range planning.
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Note from host: Please inquire for approval for family events.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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About the area
Rockport
Located in Rockport, this cottage is near the beach. 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, power boating and sailing adventures can be found near the property.
Shalin Liu Performance Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Rockport Art Association & Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Motif No 1 - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
Rockport Station - 8 min walk
Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Dunkin' - 5 min drive
Sea Breeze Liquors - 5 min drive
Common Crow Natural Market - 4 min drive
Talise - 12 min drive
Brothers Brew - 6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Private Pet Friendly hideaway near the beach and town center. pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Private Pet Friendly hideaway near the beach and town center.?
As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Pet Friendly hideaway near the beach and town center. on 26 May 2026 start from AU$629, 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 Private Pet Friendly hideaway near the beach and town center.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Private Pet Friendly hideaway near the beach and town center.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private Pet Friendly hideaway near the beach and town center.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Private Pet Friendly hideaway near the beach and town center. located?
Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Back Beach and Front Beach. Shalin Liu Performance Center and Rockport Art Association & Museum are also within 10 minutes. Rockport Station is 8 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Hi Ed,
Really appreciate your “awesome” review. We would have loved to meet you and your family personally but due to recent surgery we couldn’t make the trek to Rockport. We invite you to return when plans call for a stay in beautiful Rockport. Despite the rainy week we hope you had a pleasant week. Warm regards, Karl and Louise
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kelly M.
2 July 2018
Adorable cottage and fantastic location
Such a charming cottage in a tranquil setting yet so close to beach and town.
Kelly M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Hi Kelly,
We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Cottage on the Pond. Have a wonderful summer and please come back and stay with us again.
Happy Fourth of July,
Louise and Karl
The perfect getaway cottage! From location to amenities and decor. Great hosts!
A gem of a cottage!
Judith K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Hello Judith,
We enjoyed having you and your husband visit Cottage on the Pond, the place where our heart is. By knowing others have had a pleasant experience means so much. Thank you for leaving our retreat so neat and tidy. Hope you will think of our cottage when you return to Rockport. Warmly, Karl and Louise
House is very well equipped. Perfect location to beach, shopping, restaurants and playgrounds if needed. Louise is very responsive and helpful with questions.
Donna P.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Hi Donna,
Thank you for your great review. We really appreciate your leaving the cottage so neat and tidy. Look forward to your return next year. Have a nice rest of your summer.
Best,
Karl and Louise
Beautiful property, gorgeous views front and back. Very short walk to beach and town. Would certainly stay here again1
Faith M.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2021
Hi Faith,
Thank you for your comments and are happy to have shared our beloved cottage with you and your daughter. We look forward to having you return. As they say, the latch string is always open to our new as well as our returning Rockport guests. Enjoy the rest of the summer.
Best regards,
Karl and Louise
This is a lovely little property in the center of Rockport.
Deborah K.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2022
Hi Deb,
We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Cottage on the Pond. I really appreciate your doing up the towels - saved so much time. And thank you for leaving the cottage so tidy. Please come back to visit when your vacation plans call for a return to Rockport.
Enjoy the fall,
Louise
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ellen G.
14 Aug 2018
Wonderful time in Rockport
We loved the location and the view from this property. The house was well appointed and provided all the amenities for a terrific week.
Ellen G.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Hi Ellen:
It was great having you and your family enjoy the cottage. The views are hard to beat from the front porch but then evenings in the back yard overlooking the pond has a reflective charm all its own. We hope that you will come back and spend another Rockport vacation with us at Cottage on the Pond.
Warm regards,
Karl and Louise
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Todd N.
17 Apr 2018
The perfect hideaway!
The Cottage on the Pond was the perfect spot for a getaway. We stayed inside by the fire the entire time. We did have a chance to explore Rockport, which is truly a gem of a town. We're already looking forward to staying next year!
Todd N.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Hello Todd:
We are so pleased that you and your partner enjoyed staying at Cottage on the Pond. Our entire family enjoyed staying here because of the privacy, screened porch with views to the ocean and spacious backyard. The beautiful old mill pond has now been restored as is the walking bridge so with this vast improvement the picturesque lane is now pristine for walks and a good read by the pond. Hope you will plan to spend your next get away with us to restore and rejuvenate. We will replenish the wood for the fireplace, stock your favorite snacks and breakfast items and bring some treats for your cats. We have several weeks still available this season so look forward to seeing you soon.
With warm regards, Louise and Karl
Charming cottage overlooking mill pond. Can walk to beach, sit in screened in porch and watch the sunrise, walk dogs in the park, walk to Bearskin Neck. Will be back!
Denny M.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Good Morning Denny,
Thank you so much for your review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Cottage on the Pond. We look forward to your return and should you require anything for next year’s stay, please let us know. Hope you have a wonderful fall and see you next year.
Warmly,
Karl and Louise
We stayed for two weeks with our children and the location was perfect. There is a playground a short walk from the house and the kids loved being able to go there alone. The house is tucked in amongst trees and at the end of the road. So very private and quiet.
Melissa S.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2023
Hi Melissa,
We are so pleased that your family enjoyed staying at Cottage on Pond. It is a perfect location for families and very safe. A picturesque site between the bucolic pond and views to the ocean.
Hope you had a chance to use the fire pit and watch the sunrise from the screened porch.
We invite you to return when your plans call for a respite in Rockport.
Have a wonderful summer,
Karl and Louise
We had a wonderful and relaxing, fall getaway Stay at Louise’s cottage in Rockport. The amenities and attention to detail provided a romantic charm, view to the ocean and wood-burning fireplace made our stay even more special. Being so close to the train station provided a convenient transportation to Salem and Boston. We will return to Rockport and look forward to staying once again at this lovely home.
Lovely cottage on the edge of
Millbrook Park, ocean view , quick walk to town. Very gracious host and hostess. She left us breakfast for the day after trip. it's a very well supplied cottage , look forward to returning. i couldn't ask for more.
Denny M.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2024
Hi Denny,
We are so pleased that you and your family enjoyed your stay. Every day is a good day in Rockport whether looking out to the sea or the mill pond. Look forward to your return. See you next year. Warmly, Karl and Louise
Perfect New England Summer experience in this beautiful cottage. Modern and well appointed kitchen and baths. Great back yard. Short walk to the beach and historic center of the action in Rockport. 10/10!
Tom O.
Stayed 32 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2022
Hi Germana and Tom,
We appreciate your positive comments and happy that your family enjoyed your stay. We look forward to your return next year. Enjoy the rest of the summer and five stars to great guests!
Warm regards,
Louise and Karl
Hello Steve,
We are so pleased that you and your family enjoyed your stay at our updated Cottage on the Pond and stirred fond memories of childhood visits. If your plans call for a future Rockport vacation, we hope that you will come back and enjoy our special get away. Hope you have a great rest of your summer.
Best regards,
Karl and Louise
I can’t say enough about our stay. First of all, location, location, location. Could walk everywhere. Even to the train station, which we took into Salem. The cottage was adorable with a good use of space. They left little touches for us like fresh flowers, wine and even some breakfast food. I can’t think of one thing you need to bring other than your clothes. It was stocked with everything. The views were amazing too. Would stay here again in a heartbeat and highly recommend.
Carla H.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2024
Hi Carla,
We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Cottage on the Pond. It is heart warming to know that our guests love the cottage and its situation as much as our family. Hope you will come to visit us again.
Warmly,
Karl and Louise
The cottage was charming, perfect location, decor and amenities. Great views from screened in front porch, perfect for morning coffee, evening ocean view. Back yard fully furnished for meals, campfire and relaxing with a view of the pond and lovely breeze. The new kitchen is great and was fully stocked w everything a kitchen needs and then some! Our thanks to Louise and Karl for their attention to detail, hospitality and extensive lists for entertainment dining and household information.. we look forward to returning
Based on prior reviews, we knew the cottage would be charming with fresh flowers and kitchen essentials but that would be an understatement. The kitchen was better stocked than my own kitchen with items such as parchment paper and heart shaped pancake molds.
What the other reviews didn’t highlight was the delightful location. The pond provided hours of entertainment as family members fished, watched turtles and looked for bullfrogs. The ocean breeze kept the nights cool and the outdoor seating provided us with spots to read, talk and eat. Very close to the beach and to town. It was wonderful to be able to walk everywhere.
Debbie S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2023
Hi Debbie,
We are thrilled that you enjoyed your time at the cottage. We love being there as well but it is a very popular vacation get away and is typically rented throughout the season. Agreed, the pond and location environment rounds out a perfect vacation retreat. Hope you will come back and visit us when your plans call for another trip to Rockport.
Enjoy the rest of the summer.
Warm regards,
Karl and Louise
The cottage was so quaint and cozy, I loved it. It is a cemetery away from the beach, literally. It was peaceful, close to shops, dining all within walking distance. Karl and Louise were very nice and easily reached when I had a question. I felt very welcomed by them, she left a nice card to welcome us along with some welcoming goodies. The best touch were the fresh vases of cut flowers. I hope to come back, next time with my husband to relax and explore the beautiful area. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Sharon M.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2022
Hi Sharon,
So glad you enjoyed your stay at our beloved Cottage on the Pond. It seems tucked away but as you say close to everything. So near yet so far on a golden pond on one side and the view of the Rockport bay on the other. We are pleased that we could share our special place with you and your family.
Hope you will return in the future.
All the best,
Karl and Louise
This is the quintessential cottage by the sea, with a bonus large backyard overlooking a pond, in an adorable, quintessential NE seaside village. If that isn’t enough, your choices are to sit on screened front porch and look at the ocean or the backyard by the fire pit overlooking the pond. The location is amazing....block from Front Street beach. We rolled the 1 and 3 year old grand babies in a beach buggy down to the beach and all the shops and restaurants. The house is fully equipped for your stay...beach towels, chairs, blender, dishes, etc. And the owner couldn’t be more accommodating! You will be greeted with fresh flowers in several rooms and staples to get you started on your stay. I will be returning for sure!
Deborah D.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Hello Deb: We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Cottage on the Pond. It is always heart warming to know that our special get away has made memories for other families. Thank you for leaving our property so clean and neat - very much appreciated. You had some spectacular weather so could spend some quality time with your grand children on Front Beach. As we are enlarging the kitchen and making some great improvements along with another full bath with laundry, we hope that you will think of us again when planning next year's stay in Rockport. All of the construction will be complete by Spring of 2020 for all to enjoy. Have a wonderful fall and our best to your husband and family. Warm regards, Karl and Louise
Loved the hospitality, cottage and location! We can't say enough about the hosts, and their beautiful, immaculate home. The cottage was so comfortable, quiet and relaxing. The location was superb (ample parking and just a walk....) to key areas of Rockport, while enjoying both the pond and the ocean at the same time. We also loved listening to the frogs in the evening hours from the screened in porch, what a treat! While the kitchen was fully stocked to cook with all its' amenities, and we were generously provided some essentials (thank you Louise!), we had some lovely dining in and around Rockport (My Place by the Sea = excellent), and in Gloucester, which is a short drive away (LOVED 1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar at the Beauport Hotel)... we also had opportunities to buy some local art to add to our collection, and it was so fun to see and be around all the area had to offer. Thanks so much for a great stay and for making us feel welcomed, we'll be back for sure, oooh and the beautiful fresh flowers in and around the cottage made our stay extra special, these cannot go without a shout-out, the flowers were amazing and so very thoughtful. Thanks so much! Karen & Tommy
Karen O.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2022
Hi Karen and Tommy,
We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay at Cottage on the Pond. It is heart warming to know that everything was to your liking. Am sorry you had to leave early due to your dog’s illness and hope you will come back with him as all pets are welcomed to our get aways. They are family too. We also appreciate the wonderful review as people rely heavily on the experiences of past guests. Should you decide to return to Rockport, you would be most welcomed. And lastly, thank you so much for leaving the cottage so tidy and clean. Such a treat to have everything spic and span. Have a great rest of your summer.
Warm regards and hope to see you back again,
Karl and Louise
This gorgeous cottage was delightful and had everything you could possibly need. The location was the best thing. The cottage is on a pond and adjoining park about 2 min walk to Front beach and 5 min from town. The additional parking was also super convenient. Just the perfect spot and host!
A beautifully decorated cottage with many well-executed updates. The views, both front and back (ocean and pond), contribute to a serene and refreshing feeling. A quiet lane embedded in the best walking areas of Rockport. A hidden treasure.
Anne W.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Hello Anne,
Thank you for your glowing review. It is indeed a magical location and now with the improvements, it makes for a very restful spot to enjoy nearby Front Beach, Bear Skin Neck, the Pond setting and beautiful ocean views. We are very pleased that you and your family enjoyed your stay and hope that you will visit us again when your plans call for a visit to Rockport.
Warm regards,
Louise and Karl
This cottage makes it possible to feel like your miles from anything, while being a 3 minute walk to the beach and a 5 minute walk to town. The porch and backyard are amazing, and exploring the decorations inside is as fun as trips into town!
Jean M.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2021
Hi Jean,
We are very pleased that you and your family enjoyed your stay at Cottage on the Pond. We, too, agree that it has a perfect situation with views to the ocean from the screened porch and views to the mill pond from the back yard. Within a few short minutes to the beach and the village makes for convenience while not sacrificing privacy.
Have a wonderful rest of your summer.
Best regards,
Karl and Louise
Beautiful property with a fantastic garden and screened in porch. Great location within a few minutes walk of town.
Alison O.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2021
Hi Alison,
Good to hear from you and am happy that you had an enjoyable stay. We are blessed to be in an idyllic location overlooking the mill pond and views to the sea from the porch. We invite you to return when your plans call for a trip to Rockport. Enjoy the rest of the summer, Karl and Louise
About the host
Hosted by Louise
Our family has had a home in Rockport for almost 400 years. Cottage on the Pond was built by our ancestors who were local fishermen, and has been a base for our family throughout the seasons and years. Let us open our homes and welcome you to spend time in this little slice of perfection.
Why they chose this property
This has been our home away from home for generations. It is the perfect spot to enjoy a vacation.
What makes this property unique
Nothing beats an afternoon on the front porch looking out to the ocean.