This house was just as listed. Extremely clean, (something that is very important to me) Well stocked with anything you could need. Central location to everything. Easy to get to Rockport downtown, as well as Good Harbor Beach and Gloucester. Neighborhood was great. Very friendly folks. Wonderful trails down to the Atlantic from the house and neighborhood. Incredible views from all balconies and deck. Appliances , furniture was upscale and new. Host very friendly, responsive to questions and helpful. 3 generations stayed here and had a blast. I read all reviews before renting and you always wonder what a rental will be in reality. I can say this was the best rental we have ever stayed in. We are hoping to come again next year!

Wonderful family vacation in Rockport. This was our second stay at Golden Cottage. The house is lovely and location convenient for us. Lovely Thanks!

This property was everything as advertised. Well maintained, well stocked, A/Cs throughout in case needed, and you can't beat the ocean view from both decks! See you next year...

The perfect, sea side getaway for a large family or group of friends. Big open space downstairs for community time, and a numerous bedrooms upstairs for private time. Two dedicated parking spaces out front and plenty of curbside nearby. A total win for large groups.

We were a family group of nine. Ages 80 - 12. Each and every one of us loved our stay. The cottage is very spacious and immaculate. The air conditioning was greatly appreciated as we dealt with record temperatures. No matter the daily activities a highlight was gathering on the deck, sharing our adventures, and soaking in the glorious view.

We were afraid that this home would be too small for our family of 8 adults and one two year old but it seemed much more spacious than depicted! Well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, plenty of towels. The location was fantastic even with the cold Thanksgiving weather. Close to charming Rockport and a quick footpath to the beach! Just perfect!!!

Everything was so easy! House was immaculate. View outstanding! Close to everything! We felt safe. Couldn’t give higher praise.

The house is very unassuming from the street. But once inside you see why this home is awesome. You enter on the side of the home into the kitchen area that has two sliding glass doors that give a panoramic view of the Atlantic. The Kitchen has everything you will need. Through the glass doors lead to a deck where we spent most of our time. Separated by the bathroom on the first floor is the family room. It is very spacious warm and inviting. Complete with games and books to look through. The stairway is a little narrow but what you would expect and not out of the ordinary. Upstairs you will find 5 bedrooms! Plenty of room for family's. The two bedrooms at the end of the hall are good size and have a shared balcony with great views. You can hear the waves at night, which we love. The home is not directly on the beach, but there is a path you can walk down to the rocky shore. The neighborhood is very quiet and no traffic great for walks. About an hour from Boston and half hour from Salem. Over all a great place to stay. Loved it

We loved the house! It was so spacious and clean. We slept with the upstairs doors open and had a beautiful breeze and the sound of waves to lull us to sleep. We did cook in the oven and had to clean out the bottom of the stove because something was spilled and the house filled with smoke. But it was an easy fix. The downstairs toilet ran but again we just used the upstairs. We absolutely loved the foot paths to the water. What an adventure. All in all a beautiful location and home.

Would love to come back next year :)

We loved the ocean view and the well equipped kitchen. The 6 of us ladies ages 80+ had a lovely time. One minor drawback was the fact that the 2nd full bath was not on the same floor as the bedrooms….

We've stayed in several vacation homes in both Rockport and Gloucester. Sunrise on the Cove was one of the best spots. Views were spectacular! Wished we could have stayed longer. Thank you Brenda for sharing your awesome home with us!

Golden Cottage has stunning ocean views and plenty of space for a wonderful family vacation. The eight of us were outside on the the decks constantly, even glimpsing whales in the distance several times during our stay; the kitchen is well equipped with top end appliances, and the living room offers not only a TV but also a nice assortment of games, puzzles, and books. The bathrooms are beautifully renovated; the kids especially loved the spa shower, which they had never seen before. Bedrooms are small, but beds and linens are very comfy, and the five bedrooms offer lots of sleeping space for a good sized group. We had a minor problem the first day, and Brenda contacted Randy, the local property manager, who came with prompt, friendly service. Check in and check out are both a breeze. The location near Halibut Point is wonderful - far enough from town to be very quiet and peaceful, but close enough to run into Rockport or Gloucester with ease. Plus, it was really nice to pop over to the Lobster Pool whenever we had the urge. The property offers close access to the Atlantic Coastal Path, which offers beautiful views and lots of rock climbing adventure, but there is no safe water access; however, there are beaches within short driving distance. Anyone who has been to Rockport before knows that parking is restricted to residents at most beaches, but Front and Back Beach offer on-street parking are great for kids. We always go to Gloucester for the larger beaches; if you haven't been to Cape Ann in a few years, be aware that parking passes MUST be purchased online in advance for Stage Fort, Wingershaek, and Good Harbor. We have stayed on Cape Ann in many locations over the years, and Golden Cottage was one of the best. The only thing that marred our week somwhat was that we were in the midst of a heat wave, and the air conditioning is inadequate for what appears to be our new summer weather pattern. However, overall, our stay was delightful and we highly recommend this property.

We had a lovely time at the Golden cottage. The location is excellent and we loved walking on the Atlantic path and around the neighborhood. The only drawback was the heat and lack of good air conditioning. There were air conditioners in the bedrooms, but the house was still very warm without central air. Overall though, it was a lovely place to spend a week.

We had a wonderful time.

Beautifully situated house in Rockport. Two decks with views of the water. Great kitchen and dining room. Brenda was readily available for any questions or concerns. Just a lovely place for family to gather. Thanks!!!

The house was just right for our family of 2 daughters, their husbands and little ones .. 4, 1 and 3 mos. and us. It's actually bigger than it looks in the photos and well appointed. We spent alot of time on the deck under the umbrella keeping the beautiful blue ocean in our view all the time. There's plenty of places nearby for the kids and their families to explore. We all loved our vacation and look forward to visiting again. Thank you to the Goldens for sharing their lovely property.

Sitting on the deck every day with incredible views was wonderful. Beds were comfortable.

Sitting on the deck every day with incredible views was wonderful. Beds were comfortable.

The property is perfect for a family vacation! Clean, beautiful, & perfect views of the ocean from the decks for relaxing. Loved the heated bathroom floor too!

Cut little cottage with nice balconies and great ocean views. Would have been nice to have some coffee in the house when we arrived. The outside spaces need to be tidied up. Watch out for the step in the kitchen leading to the balcony. I wish I had…could have avoided a face plant!

Perfect for our family - 3 generations getting back together after covid & 3,000 miles kept us apart. Great house, beautiful location, well supplied.

The property is perfect for a family vacation! Clean, beautiful, & perfect views of the ocean from the decks for relaxing. Loved the heated bathroom floor too!

Perfect for our family - 3 generations getting back together after covid & 3,000 miles kept us apart. Great house, beautiful location, well supplied.

Cut little cottage with nice balconies and great ocean views. Would have been nice to have some coffee in the house when we arrived. The outside spaces need to be tidied up. Watch out for the step in the kitchen leading to the balcony. I wish I had…could have avoided a face plant!

lovely home and property. the views are spectacular. you can go and rock hop on the coast. My kids love finding the mussels.

Our family was so fortunate to spend our Thanksgiving vacation at the Golden Cottage. We found the cottage comfortable, cozy, and spacious for our group of five people. The kitchen was well-stocked and all appliances were excellent. The views from the dining area and bedrooms are spectacular.

Our family was so fortunate to spend our Thanksgiving vacation at the Golden Cottage. We found the cottage comfortable, cozy, and spacious for our group of five people. The kitchen was well-stocked and all appliances were excellent. The views from the dining area and bedrooms are spectacular.

We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful location! Very spacious and comfortable for our family vacation!

We had a wonderful time at Golden Cottage. Our group was cut in half due to illness so the three of us that were able to travel had PLENTY of room to spread out. If the four others were able to be there, we still would have been comfortable. I loved having the deck doors open to hear the ocean and feel the gentle breeze. The kitchen is very well appointed with a large variety of dishes, pots, and utensils which are all in excellent condition. We didn't cook much but could have easily cooked a feast with the variety of cookwear, including lobster pots. Comfy beds and linens. Lots of towels! Everything was just great! Cape Ann is gorgeous and I'd love to visit again. Our missing family are sad to have missed out so if we try again, I hope this home is available.

We loved our stay! The view was beautiful. This home had everything we needed! Very clean & comfortable!

Outstanding