Gull Cove House is a bright, cheerful, roomy, and relaxing waterfront vacation rental property in the scenic New England coastal town of Rockport, MA. Sleeping 10-12, the house has 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and stunning ocean views. Though the setting is tranquil, the location is convenient. It's just an 18-minute walk to quaint Rockport center; an 8-minute walk to Back Beach; a short drive to several larger beaches; a 3-minute walk to wooded trails circling pristine quarries; and 3/4 mile to Rockport station with regular 1-hour train service to Boston.
Gull Cove House in Rockport is the ideal place to base your trip to New England. It is especially well suited for family vacations and reunions, for couples or small groups looking for a tranquil seaside getaway, and for business visitors wanting easy access to Boston while staying in prettier surroundings outside the city. Please visit our web site for more photos of the house and its views; read what past guests have said about their time here; and check availability on our calendar. Then let us know if this sounds like the right place for your stay.
Gull Cove House, a Rockport, Massachusetts vacation/holiday rental home by owner.
Member of Rockport, MA Chamber of Commerce.
Special Features of this Vacation Rental
Linens & Towels Provided
High Speed Internet
Credit Cards Accepted
No Pets Allowed
No Smoking Allowed
Amenities of this Vacation Rental
The house offers dozens of amenities for comfort and entertainment: patio furniture on each of the property's two levels; grills and chiminea; fireplace; fans and 2 air conditioners; piano; stereo; large collection of books, music, movies, and games; telescopes; satellite TV; and wireless DSL. With a spacious living area, cozy sunroom, paneled den, dining area, breakfast bar, and well equipped kitchen, guests can mingle, have an intimate talk, and dine formally or casually, all while savoring the view from the banks of windows looking out to sea.
Amenities of the Resort/Surrounding Community
Rockport is a charming seaside community on the tip of Cape Ann, the prettiest coastal area in Massachusetts. The town has miles of coastline, several beaches, walking trails along the water and through forest, a classic New England harbor with renowned Motif No. 1 at its center, and quaint Bearskin Neck with cozy cafés, seafood restaurants, and a thriving artist community with many galleries.
Rockport's neighbor on Cape Ann and just 3 miles from the house is Gloucester, the oldest fishing port in the U.S. and the setting for Sebastian Junger's bestselling book and popular film The Perfect Storm. Gloucester has miles of rugged coastline, lovely rivers and forests, several large and popular beaches, excellent restaurants, museums, and the oldest working artist colony in the U.S.
Although Cape Ann offers a wide variety of year-round activities-- beaches, water sports, boating, hiking, antique shops, art galleries, restaurants, and brilliant autumn foliage to name just a few--it can also serve as a base for day trips to neighboring attractions. Historic Salem, Boston, Lexington, and Concord are within easy reach by train or car. The outlet stores of southern New Hampshire and Maine are just over an hour's drive from the house. Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont, and the Berkshires in western MA are all about 2 hours away
Rate Information for this Vacation Rental
Weekly
Min Stay
October to May
$2,500
1 Week
June & Sept
$3,495
1 Week
July & August
$4,395
1 Week
- $3495/week over Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, & Christmas
- 10 guests maximum. $500 security deposit. Minimum summer stay one week
- Weekly rentals from 3 PM Saturday to 10 AM the next Saturday
- Discounted monthly rates offered October - May
- Basic... (more)
All rates subject to change without notice. Please confirm with owner.
3 Month Availability Snapshot for this Vacation Rental
"The house, furnishings, appliances, etc. are new, well-maintained, functional and comfortable. The kitchen and living area are spacious, the library is well-stocked, and there is plenty of room to sit and spread out, multiple TVs, CD player and sound system, and a nice deck with a chiminea and gas grill. Whatever we needed in the house was there. The views from the house are excellent. Windows span the entire back part of the house, giving a panoramic sight of the harbor and the ocean. The views are not blocked by other houses. There is a path on the property leading down to the harbor within 50 yards or so. We jumped from the rocks into the harbor (the water is cool), but if you want a beach, it is within a short walking distance (5-10 minutes). The location of the house is convenient if you want to get out and about. It is very close to the Center of Rockport, and also close to the roads and highways that lead to other interesting locations such as Boston, Essex, Manchester, Gloucester, Annisquam, and Salem. There are a number of good restaurants within 10 -15 minutes of the house. Groceries and other needs are all within 10 minutes of this house. Despite the proximity of the house to all these necessary amenities, it is very quiet and private. We enjoyed the wonderful views of the harbor and ocean without any disturbance. Best of all, the owner, Tim Clarke, was helpful and attentive to our needs and requests for information. He was professional and polite on the front end, when we were making arrangements to rent the house. Once that was done, he then made every effort to make sure our stay was as pleasant as it could be. You won't get the level of sincere attention that he provides from a rental company. All of this may sound too good to be true, but we are not overstating our thoughts about our stay. If you want to ask us directly, please feel free to call."
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Linens & Towels Provided 
High Speed Internet 
Credit Cards Accepted 
No Pets Allowed 
No Smoking Allowed