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Straitsmouth Cove: Oceanfront Rockport Grandeur

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A covered patio with a wooden table, a dark blue sofa, and wicker chairs.
Interior
A sunroom with large windows, wicker chairs, and a wooden table.
A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a dark blue door.
A two-story house with a covered garage, a large front yard with rocks and plants, and a view of the ocean.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathrooms3395 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Rockport, MA
  • Place, Cape Ann
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Motif No 1
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Shalin Liu Performance Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Rockport

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Rockport, within a 5-minute drive of Cape Ann and Rockport Art Association & Museum. .This vacation home is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Good Harbor Beach and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Wingaersheek Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Old Garden Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cape Ann - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Motif No 1 - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Shalin Liu Performance Center - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Rockport Art Association & Museum - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Rockport Station - 9 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Surfside Subs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pratty's C.A.V. - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Common Crow Natural Market - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Straitsmouth Cove: Oceanfront Rockport Grandeur

Straitsmouth Cove is a classic seaside “cottage” in a sublime location on Rockport’s Gap Cove. This elegant vacation home has the rambling, comfortable feel of a vintage country manor by the sea, making it a wonderful setting for a peaceful fall escape. The expansive green lawn, with its incredible waterfront view, is a most serene and awe-inspiring setting for enjoying crisp autumn days, relaxing outdoors, or playing a leisurely game of croquet. You'll enjoy stunning, unobstructed views of Straitsmouth Island from most rooms, as well as from the shady screen porch, patio, and front garden. As the leaves begin to turn and Rockport settles into its quieter autumn rhythm, Straitsmouth Cove offers a beautiful coastal retreat surrounded by fresh sea air and classic New England fall scenery.

Gap Cove, just across the country road, is a place of seaside wonder where you can scramble on the rocks, hunt for shells and seaglass or all manner of little crabs and ocean life ..... or just go for a swim. Put your kayak in or your stand up paddle board and head to Straitsmouth Island with it's paths to explore. From there you can go to Thatcher Island with its twin lighthouses for more exploration or just enjoy the views of Bearskin Neck.

Inside, you'll have plenty of space to get comfortable, with five bedrooms, two full baths and a generous living room with a massive antique brick fireplace. Straistmouth Cove has central AC to keep you cool on hot summer days. From every vantage point, the living spaces offer endless views of the sea, just beyond the home's expansive lawns and gardens.

After a day at the beach or exploring the village of Rockport, relax on the sprawling blue stone patio and take in the ever-changing seascape. Plenty of gorgeous walking/running/biking options and trails right from the property. The home is within walking distance of Rockport village with its famed Shalin Liu Performance Center, shops, galleries and restaurants.

No smoking. No pets.

GROUND FLOOR

Living Room: An enormous (decorative) fireplace and multiple sitting areas.

Dining Room:Custom built-in shelves, ocean views.

Kitchen: Fully updated and equipped.

Sun Porch: Screened-in porch with brick floor and comfortable furniture.

MEZZANINE LEVEL

Bedroom 1: Single bedroom with an adjacent full bath and water views.

Bath 1: Full bath with tub/shower.

SECOND FLOOR

Bedroom 2: Queen bed and ocean views.

Bedroom 3: Master Bedroom with Queen bed and ocean views.

Bedroom 4: Corner room with Queen bed.

Bedroom 5: Full bedroom.

Bath 2: Full bath with tub/shower.

LOWER LEVEL

Laundry: Washer and dryer in the basement.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,395 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number C0113042520

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Straitsmouth Cove: Oceanfront Rockport Grandeur Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Fabulous Family Time

We had a fabulous stay. The house was terrifically appointed, more bowls, cutting boards, etc than we could ever use--and we did a lot of cooking. Plenty of space inside and out--property managers we SO helpful. If family gathers again in Rockport we will definitely come again. High Recommendation!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chrys B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this house, property and location was perfect for our family gathering. Family friendly, pet friendly, the host was very helpful, check in / checkout straightforward and simple. The cleaning crew arrived just as we were leaving and even they were extremely personable. The grounds are large and immaculately kept. A beautiful neighborhood with a beautiful view over the cove and beach access. The bedrooms were very comfortable and the layout of the house allowed for easy flow of traffic in our busy family. The house is child and pet friendly. We especially appreciated the plastic dishes in the kitchen for the children to use and the mudroom entry where we could leave our shoes and pet supplies. The house was very clean and the spacious yard immaculate with a beautiful view of the cove and Thatcher Island. The beach access was an additional treat. The kitchen is well laid out for easy movement with several cooks at a time. There were lots of dishes and just about anything you would need for preparing meals. The property is centrally located to the villages of Rockport and Gloucester. It is also an easy drive to Salem and Boston. We also loved mornings in the screened in porch as well as outside, and grilling out at night. The host was very responsive and the cleaning staff who arrived just as we were leaving where very personable. I can't say enough about this property and highly recommend stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

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

Wedding Retreat

Family and friends rented the house together to attend a wedding at the Hotel Beauport. The house was lovely and every morning we woke to the most beautiful sunrises over the ocean. There are great paths that are public to walk around the ocean - downtown Rockport is a short walk from the house. Everything worked properly in the house and all the rooms were lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great place

I would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ellen B.

Great Location, wonderful views

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our extended family stayed here for a week in July. You could not ask for a better location or view. The home was clean, comfortable and had a good amount of space. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes, cookware and appliances. Unfortunately, the owners were in the middle of doing some work on the house and the "rec room" listed for the property, with a ping pong table, TV and seating, was filled with cedar shingles and unusable. This was a big disappointment since we felt like we did not get what we were told was part of the property rental. It is no longer included in the listing. There are also some updates that need to be done to make the porch usable.All in all we had a wonderful time and I would recommend this property to others with improvements made to the screened porch.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

laura c.

Great view

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: Great view.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Can A.

Straitsmouth Cove

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: nice
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Spacious Place for a Covid Stay!

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: My family absolutely hated this place, could not wait to leave. It reeked of low tide and dead fish, don’t even think of renting it. (I want it available for our return!) The only thing we actually found lacking was dish towels (more than 2 please) and lobster crackers and picks. The house is spacious and charming (it pains me to see the charm and New England fishing village updated away in Rockport homes). I thought there wasn’t much kitchen storage space based on the pictures so I was happy to see that the door next to the fridge was a pantry, not steps to the basement as I thought. With different family members getting together for the stay, all the room was great for "social distance"!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Make-A-Wish Stay

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: The family said they had a wonderful time, and did not want to leave!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mike & Sandra L.

Eat Beach Sleep

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: AVH provides us with a dream vacation. We had early access to a quintessential New England seaside cottage. Decor was artistically pleasing lacking nothing in creature comforts. Very clean