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Deck with grill, dining for 6+ and outside lights

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Amenities
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Location
Host

9.6

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 793 sq m

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Washer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Rockport, MA

Front Beach6 min walk
Shalin Liu Performance Center8 min walk
Cape Ann5 min drive
Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)57 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

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

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 Cape Ann and Good Harbor 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.

Rockport, MA

What's nearby

Back Beach - 3 min walk
Front Beach - 6 min walk
Shalin Liu Performance Center - 8 min walk
Motif No 1 - 13 min walk
Cape Ann - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
‪Long Beach Dairy Maid - ‬8 min drive
‪Brothers Brew Coffee Shop - ‬9 min walk
‪Fish Shack Restaurant - ‬11 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.

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Veronica H.

4 June 2024

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

8/10 Good

Shelly C.

11 Nov 2023

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

Jessica Z.

24 Oct 2023

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

Sophia C.

3 Oct 2023

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

8/10 Good

Marybeth M.

11 July 2023

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

ROBERT W.

13 June 2023

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

Janice L.

6 June 2023

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

Kristine L., Minneapolis

5 Nov 2022

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.

11 Oct 2022

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.

4 Aug 2022

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.

23 July 2022

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.

6 July 2022

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.

5 July 2022

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

5 July 2022

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.

21 May 2022

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.

30 Apr 2022

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.

10 Oct 2021

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.

5 Oct 2021

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.

2 Nov 2020

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

10/10 Excellent

Bailey S.

2 Nov 2020

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

Autumn Weekend by the Beach

My friends and I loved our weekend stay here! The location is great, right by the beach and so close to cute towns. Liz was responsive and happy to make recommendations and do whatever she could to ensure we had a pleasant stay. While the beach in autumn isn't for everyone, their cottage has a lovely living room with a fireplace, it was so cozy and fun to spend time there! I will cherish the time we spent here for years to come.

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

25 Oct 2020

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

Girls Weekend

Great house in a great area! Walking distance to beach and quaint downtown Rockport. Would recommend and would rent again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Triona H.

13 Sept 2020

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

Cosy Cottage

This cottage is fabulous! Location is amazing. Very short walk to the beach and Rockport town centre. The cottage itself is spacious and really well stocked with towels, bed linen, kitchen equipment, outdoor shower and fire pit. We can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

carolynn d., Somerville MA

2 Sept 2020

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

Nice Rockport Beach Cottage

Cute, Clean cottage in a really convenient location. Very close to the beach to swim and snorkel. Walking distance to the town with shops and restaurants. We had an amazing time and hope to be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bridget K.

2 Sept 2020

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

Lovely Life of Reilly

A lovely little cottage that had everything we needed, comfortable for our family, nothing like eating breakfast and dinner on the deck. Lovely location near a couple of beaches and a short walk into the center of Rockport.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E., Orlando, FL

13 July 2020

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

Great For Us

This cottage was very comfortable and clean. The place was good for our family of five (4 adults and one teen) The location is great; short walk to a small beach and a 10 minute walk into the quaint coastal village. The price is what I would expect for a house rather than hotel rooms. I would love to return to the area sometime and would certainly stay in this property.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020