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You will love our location and will return for our hospitality!

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Front of cottage
Front yard
Front yard
Deck with grill, dining for 6+ and outside lights
Yard

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 792.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Rockport, MA
  • Front Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Shalin Liu Performance Center
    ‪8 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 Double Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Loft

2 Single Futons

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Enclosed outside shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

You will love our location and will return for our hospitality!

After the success of A Breezy Cottage, we set our sails on The Life of Reilly! The property was purchased in September, 2013 and it is ready to be enjoyed! A wonderful, nautically appointed cottage two houses away from our other rental and a very short walk to the charming beaches of Rockport, MA. It comfortably sleeps up to 7 people including a a queen sized master bed, a full size bed, two single futons in the loft as well as a pull out sofa in the living room. An airy and sunny cottage located on a quiet cul de sac just outside of town, this home is a peaceful retreat while being so close to the beaches and town. The yard is open for games, outside cooking and dining or just relaxing. 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 world renowned musical artists.


Summer 2014 will be the first season for The Life of Reilly and we are very excited to meet new friends and share our adorable beach cottage! Be some of our first guests and we are sure you will make this vacation home your new summer tradition!

Property manager

Elizabeth Reilly
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number C0233522520

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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Good Harbor Beach and Wingaersheek Beach. Schooner Adventure and Maritime Gloucester are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Rockport, MA

What's nearby

  • Front Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shalin Liu Performance Center - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Motif No 1 - 13 min walk - 1.1 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 You will love our location and will return for our hospitality! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at You will love our location and will return for our hospitality!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at You will love our location and will return for our hospitality!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is You will love our location and will return for our hospitality! 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

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Barbara M.

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

Relaxing vacation!

Well maintained, great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

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

Short off-season stay for fishing

This home met our needs to stay for several days with three adults for an off-season fishing vacation. The home had great amenities and hosts were very timely with our communications.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina V.

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

Excellent cottage near beach

My friend and I really enjoyed our stay. The cottage is perfect for two people and could certainly work for two couples. The location is perfect - just steps away from one beach and a short walk from downtown Rockport. The host was great - very responsive!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marybeth M.

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

Sweet cottage and owners

Very nice stay, walk to downtown , hosts were very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica H.

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

Perfect proper for our needs

We had a great stay. Elizabeth was very responsive and great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Amazing host

Great location. The hosts were amazing and very attentive. House very clean. Short walk to everywhere. Very close to the train station. The host was very knowledgeable in the area and was able to give us great suggestions on places to eat, see and do. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K.

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

Location, Location, Location

You couldn't ask for a better location for a stay in Rockport! Although not on the water, it is just up the road from Back Beach, a short walk to Front Beach and Bear Skin Neck and centrally located to get to Gloucester, Ipswitch, and other coastal locations. The property was very clean and well stocked. Perfect for our vacation!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Floury L.

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

Our New Favorite Place To Stay!

The cottage was perfect for our family, and the host was very accommodating and helpful. We loved that the cottage was on a quiet side street, away from traffic, yet within walking distance of the busy downtown area. The patio/deck area was ideal for quiet morning coffees and evening family dinners. We will definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shelly C.

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

Cute little place

We enjoyed our stay. Weather wasn’t warm enough to enjoy the amenities outside but the place itself was cute. Plenty of room for our family to relax and enjoy each other’s company.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice L.

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

Rockport weekend

Life of Reilly cottage was perfect for our family. Clean, nice space for being together and relaxing. The location is amazing- so close to the sea. Communication was easy. Definitely recommend a stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophia C.

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

Terrific!

I had a wonderful week stay at "The Life of Reilly". The cottage is clean, comfortable, and charming. Liz is a welcoming, accommodating, and thoughtful host. The location is quiet and convenient. I hope to return sometime soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Beautiful

The property owner was very welcoming The house was perfectly located for what we wanted to do and see. Very cozy and loved the uniqueness of it. The only drawback was the listing said two bathrooms There was only one. There was an outdoor shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT W.

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

Don't understand the question

3 nites. Will paint Motif #1.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine L., Minneapolis

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

November Stay

Stayed 2 nights in early November and lucked out on fantastic weather. The home is just as described and a short block to Back Beach. Walking distance to Rockport shops and Front Beach. Hosts are very friendly and communicative. Definitely recommend and would stay again next time in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Perfect Location

Great location! Easy access to Rockport, train to Salem, road trip around Cape Ann and only 1.5 hours to Maine for lobster. The house is an easy walk to the beach and Bear Skin Neck. Maybe 2 minutes to Back Beach and 15 minutes all the way to end past My Place restaurant. The one bathroom was oddly laid out and the shower is small. Would have been nice to have a TV in the dinning room. And the coffee pot was a little fancy for me, no instruction so no coffee. Brothers Brew is maybe 7 minute walk and have all the coffee and donuts you need. Over all; the owner was great, greeted us upon arrival. Wealth of information about the area but gave us room to explore. I don't think you will beat the value/location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

JANE M.

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

Fun getaway!

It was just myself and my three school aged children 12 and under. We had such a fun time in the Rockport/ Gloucester area this summer. The house was super cute and perfect for me and mine. With such close and convenient proximity to all our destinations: bearskin shops, wingearsheek beach, Hammond castle, and Cape Ann whale watch we were able to get to everything on our to do list and still have time for relaxation! Loved the Reilly life experience 😁
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernice P.

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

Rockport July vacation

My sister, brother in law, my husband and I had a delightful vacation at the Life of Reilly! The location was ideal! Close to stores, museums, beaches-even walking distance! We loved the kitchenette, living room & had plenty of room in our bedrooms! What we liked the most was the picnic table on the deck where we all talked into the night! Highly recommend this location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole d.

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

Quaint getaway

Rockport is beautiful! The house was cute, clean and the location is very close to the beach and downtown area. We enjoyed ourselves and Liz was available for any questions as well! We look forward to visiting Rockport again in the near future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Great location!

This was the perfect place and in the best location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Esmeralda R., Worcester

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

Happy with our stay!

The house was perfect for us! We really enjoyed our stay here. Nice, clean, and overall quite area. Very close walk to the beach and the ocean view from down the street is beautiful. Liz and Tim were great, they responded to any questions we had promptly and they were very helpful with suggestions of things to do around the area. We will Definitely will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Fun Visit to Rockport

The house is as described, and is such a sweet property. Having two separate living spaces is nice if you have kiddos along. Walking distance to many of the fun Rockport attractions made this a great place for us to stay. We also appreciated the thoughtfulness of the owner who left a graduation surprise for us, so incredibly sweet. We would love to come stay again sometime soon. Thank you for a great visit to Rockport!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd A.

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

Perfect getaway

This was the perfect place to spend a few days near the ocean. The view of the ocean from the house was so nice and the short walk allowed us to visit it frequently. Very close to the center of Rockport where we enjoyed leisurely strolling, shopping and dining. We mostly avoid public dining due to Covid, and the kitchen in the home was perfect for preparing meals and eating in. The main living room is warm and inviting and was roomy for some more family to join us for the afternoon for conversation and board games. The two bedrooms were lovely and the beds were comfortable. We needed three separate sleeping spaces and words of advice for those planning to stay here: the loft is awesome, but the beds are best for young people. The mattresses were not suitable for my 200lbs. But the couch was a comfortable alternative for one person. And the owners were so friendly, they really made the experience perfect. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pete K.

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

Rockport Weekend

Great experience. In the area due to family member running in the marathon. Enjoyed “chilling out” for a few days before the race. Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

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

Excellent!

Everything was picture perfect about this property, I highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Home away from home

We had an amazing stay at Liz and Tim's place in Rockport. We were there for a few weeks and not only was the property perfect for us to visit with family but we really felt welcomed to the neighborhood. The town is wonderful for morning walks and runs and exploring the beautiful, serene beaches. "Life of Reilly" cottage was the perfect size for our small group of four and the backyard was perfect for hosting friends and family. We had beautiful fall weather and made use of the wood stove in the "cozy room". Liz and Tim (and all the Reilly's) are unbelievably thoughtful hosts, making us feel so welcome from the start of the trip and all through our stay. Would recommend this hands down for anyone looking for a home away from home for a short trip in beautiful Rockport!
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2020

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