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"Absolutely lovely. The cottage, the beach, the town, the owners."

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Welcome to A Breezy Cottage
Relax on the front porch
Peaceful living room
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Rockport, MA
  • Front Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Shalin Liu Performance Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Cape Ann
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Sun Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"Absolutely lovely. The cottage, the beach, the town, the owners."

A Breezy Cottage is a very short walk to the charming beaches of Rockport, MA. It comfortably sleeps up to 7 people including a twin over double bunk bed, a queen sized master bed and a pop up trundle bed in sun room. In a tucked away corner, this home gives its guests privacy from their neighbors with its foliage of Peach Trees and flowering plants. A garden surrounds the back patio and outdoor shower. In its prime location, guests are a short walking distance to scenic downtown Rockport. Rockport's main attraction, Bearskin Neck, is filled with restaurants, art galleries, tourist shops and much more. Guests can find activities such as kayaking to the Twin Lighthouses to sharing a stuffed clam from Roy Moore Lobster Co. The Shalin Liu Performance Center is the newest addition to our quaint town and brings in musical artists such as Paula Cole, Judy Collins and string performances by John Jorgensen Quintet.

Summer 2012 was the first season for A Breezy Cottage and it was a huge success! Join some of our returning guests in making this vacation home your new summer tradition! Once you are here, we are certain you will join us for many years to come!

Property manager

Elizabeth Reilly
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
9.6 out of 10, (51 reviews)
You will love our location and will return for our hospitality!

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number C0233512520

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rockport

Located in Rockport, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Good Harbor Beach and Wingaersheek Beach. Schooner Adventure and Maritime Gloucester are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rockport, MA

What's nearby

  • Front Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shalin Liu Performance Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Motif No 1 - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Halibut Point State Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Cape Ann - 5 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Rockport Station - 11 min walk
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Long Beach Dairy Maid - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fish Shack Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Surfside Subs - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Brothers Brew Coffee Shop - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "Absolutely lovely. The cottage, the beach, the town, the owners." pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Absolutely lovely. The cottage, the beach, the town, the owners."?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Absolutely lovely. The cottage, the beach, the town, the owners."?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Absolutely lovely. The cottage, the beach, the town, the owners." located?

Located in the heart of Rockport, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Back Beach, Front Beach and Shalin Liu Performance Center. Motif No 1 and Old Garden Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km). Rockport Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 96 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Malinda O.

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

Great location, great stay!

Very cute, just as shown in pics. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlene P.

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

The breezy voyage

This is a cozy cottage with perfect details in a great location near everything in Rockport. We loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

Perfect getaway with plenty to do

The cottage is clean and comfortable, perfect for our medium family group (we had 6 people stay here). The location couldn’t be better. It’s set back away from the beach but easily walkable to the ocean. We walked to the completely empty beach on our second night and enjoyed the amazing sights and sounds of the beach at night
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

Lovely stay at the breezy cottage!

We had an amazing stay at the breezy cottage! We loved everything about this place. The location was terrific, in walking distance to the beach and town! The cottage had everything we needed and was very comfortable. We enjoyed the firepit one night and lounged in the porch swing in the morning.We hope to come here soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

tony d.

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

Cozy and Clean!

My wife and I stayed at Breezy Cottage while attending an art event in Rockport. We found Liz's home to be very charming, clean, well-equipped and very comfortable. The home is located on a quiet dead-end street with off the street parking within an easy walk to town. We will definitely return and would highly recommend "Breezy Cottage."
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey A.

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

So relaxing!

My friends and I really enjoyed the breezy cottage- it was so relaxing hearing the birds all around and walking to the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

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

Cozy Cottage

The cottage was awesome! We were literally a block from the beach. The owners were close by if we needed anything. Very best part was the convince of the train station in town. You could take train all the way to Boston. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent place to stay!!

The owners were so helpful and nice. The location is perfect!! Our kids loved the amenities of the bikes and kayaks!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody A.

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

Wonderful place

We were staying for my daughters graduation from endicott and had a great time. Location was great and the cottage was spotless. Wish we could stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Just perfect!

Absolutely enjoyed our time in this lovely property. Immaculate and comfortable, there was everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Hope to return in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

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

Lovely Cottage

We had a wonderful time in the cottage in Rockport. Communication, check-in all were very easy. The house is very well maintained. It was decorated really nice. We really enjoyed the gardens around the house. We enjoyed trying out all the fun patio areas. We loved the swing on the porch and outside shower .The hosts were perfect. Looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MaryEllen M.

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

Weekend get-away

We loved our stay in this beautiful cottage. It’s thoughtfully set up and near everything we needed. Parked in the driveway and walked everywhere. Communication was great - Liz was super responsive (and we were stuck in traffic going up and got in about one hour later than planned). Would definitely stay there again! Thank you for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sara C.

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

Immediately relaxed and able to enjoy my family in a beautiful location

Liz was attentive, property fealt like a home, everything needed was easily at our fingertips
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B., Baltimore, MD USA

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

Cozy & clean cottage!

Tucked away near the beach, this was a great place for our 2 night stay. Liz was helpful and accommodating with every request. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Everything you need at your fingertips.

This is a perfect simple summer house. I stayed there with my son, his wife and my 3 year old grandson. We really didn't need to drive anywhere, walked to the beach everyday, or to Brother's Brew to get a fresh donut...In the afternoon another outing to the beautiful park or to the beach again or Bearskin Neck. If you have young children this is absolutely perfect. Gloucester is a short drive away with more beaches, shopping, museums and Italian bakeries. Highly recommend!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Perfect Week away!

Liz and Tim were the best hosts and the cottage was perfect for a much needed getaway! We were able to use our SUP boards right at the end of the road, drive to beautiful Good Harbor Beach and eat dinner at night under the lights. We can’t say enough about this property!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany E.

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

Our adventure in New England!

The cottage was very clean, well equipped and an awesome owner who was super flexible and super responsive. We really enjoyed the swing on the front porch! I loved how everything was in walking distance, including the train station and we were able to take a couple trips into Boston during our stay. Rockport was fabulous, a glimpse back in time. We parked our car and forgot about life for a week. Thank you! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

The Breezy Cottage was a breeze!

I loved staying at the Breezy Cottage. It's location was perfect, with a short and lovely walk into town, and a great starting-off point for driving to the local towns and villages. The house was well-appointed with everything you could possibly need, and the neighborhood was clean and quiet. One thing I would caution you on is the Google GPS feature on your phone. When heading out of town to Gloucester or Ipswich or other locales, Google GPS gets really confused and will have you driving in circles. Check the map first, and get onto your preferred highway without using GPS. Once you're on your way, the GPS works fine. Rockport is a great little town, and I hope to return and stay at the Breezy Cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Perfect Beach Cottage!

We have been visiting Rockport for over 20 years, so we have stayed in many rentals. Elizabeth’s cottage was one of our favorites. It is simple, cozy, and comfortable. Elizabeth lives next door and was quick to answer any questions. The location is perfect—a quick walk to the beach or town and easy access to the main roads for groceries, etc. This was our first time staying near Back Beach, and we really enjoyed it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tomoko (& Jude) D., Boston

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

We’ve fallen for Rockport

We loved the cottage for its charming decor, all the special spots to relax inside & out, and its convenient location. The giant swing at the front porch was our favorite spot to hang out. Liz was kind, friendly and wonderful! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen L., Saxtons River Vermont

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

Quick, delightful trip

We had tickets for a performance at the Shalin Liu Performance Center and found Liz’s place. It was just for one night. I wish I could just live there! It was a beautifully decorated and welcoming home. All you’d need for a successful visit. Truly thankful for the opportunity to stay. We highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Talia C.

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

Flexible and great communication

We didn’t get a chance to stay but the owners were wonderful communicating with us and really flexible with the last minute changes. We were so disappointed not to have a chance to visit. Hopefully soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia R.

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

Idyllic vacation to the Breezy Cottage

My family and I had a fantastic time staying at the Breezy Cottage. The five of us found it very comfortable. There are several places where people can congregate (kitchen table, outdoor dining table, living room, porch, indoor dining room and TV area) so everyone is not on top of one another. The porch has the most comfortable swing I've ever sat on--my son even decided to sleep on it one night. The beach is just down the street (especially good for kids) and the business district--filled with cute stores, galleries, and restaurants--just a little further away. Everything is very walkable. The exceptional Good Harbor Beach is a few miles away. There are lots of thoughtful touches (like extra raincoats in the closet). The host is very warm and helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Relaxing and beautiful Memorial Day Weekend!

We were a group of (6) 20 somethings attending a good friends' wedding in Gloucester and decided to stay at Breezy Cottage for the weekend--what a fabulous time we had! Liz and family were great hosts--they gave us a brief tour of the property upon arrival and then disappeared for the weekend only to reappear when we had some tech difficulties with the TV. The back yard/patio is secluded and pleasant (we grilled outside almost every meal), the bedrooms are cozy, and it's only a short walk to the beach/main drag of Rockport. Our only issue was the WiFi which was non existent--probably a good thing though to be disconnected from the world and focus on the beauty of Rockport! All in all, a great stay! I highly recommend a stay at the Breezy Cottage
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kate P., Northfield

Wonderful!

My sisters and a friend and I had a wonderful "weekend away" at A Breezy Cottage. The cottage was super cute, tastefully decorated and very private feeling, even though Liz and her husband lived next door and other houses were close by. The kitchen was a bit small but was equipped with everything we needed to cook dinner one night. Liz was easygoing and happy to offer advice about places to eat and things to do, and she made sure we had everything we needed while respecting our privacy. The proximity to the shore with the sound and smell of the ocean, and to the charming downtown couldn't be beat. We now all hope to make it an annual trip!

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Hosted by Elizabeth Reilly

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