Reviews of Property: Bright & Spacious 5-Bedroom Waterfront Vacation Rental in Rockport, MA
Description
House, 3820 sq. ft.,
5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, 3 Bathrooms
5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, 3 Bathrooms
Amenities
near the ocean, waterfront,
garden,
terrace,
air-conditioning,
internet access
Rates
per property
(USD)
$2,500 -
$4,395/week
Gull Cove House
978-546-7886
Speaks: English, French, German
8 Reviews of Property 121060 in Rockport, Massachusetts
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Wonderful property, great experience
Review Submitted: May 20, 2008
Date of Stay: May 2008
I rented this property for the weekend to celebrate my 50th birthday with five other women. We had a wonderful time. The house is beautiful and comfortable. While it was very clean and organized, it had the feeling of a home and not a stripped down rental property. It is nicely furnished with an eclectic variety of furniture and asian art collected on the owner's travels around the world. At the same time, we felt like we could put our feet up and relax and make ourselves at home. The kitchen was well stocked with anything we needed (though not gourmet or high end). There are a good selection of spices in the cupboard, but the fridge is clean and empty. A good balance. Our first evening was cool and we enjoyed a lovely fire in front of the stone fireplace. In the morning we woke up to amazing water views and had a nice walk into town to visit galleries and shops. Tim, the owner, was easy to communicate with through out the reservation and leasing process and was delightfully helpful to us when we arrived with recommendations for restaurants and nice local walks. There is an excellent notebook with all the information you need to make yourself at home (how to use the grills, where to find cushions for the ample patio furniture, etc.). He was available but allowed us plenty of privacy. And, he returned my damage deposit within a week. We had a completely delightful weekend and look forward another visit in the future.
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: October 19, 2007
Date of Stay: October 2007
My family spent nine days at Gull Cove House, it was
wonderful. The house is beautiful and private with
breathtaking views. Every amenity is there including a
detailed book about the house, Rockport, and the
surrounding attractions. Tim even provides you with
discount cards for the local grocery stores. We will all
treasure our very special vacation at Gull Cove House.
wonderful. The house is beautiful and private with
breathtaking views. Every amenity is there including a
detailed book about the house, Rockport, and the
surrounding attractions. Tim even provides you with
discount cards for the local grocery stores. We will all
treasure our very special vacation at Gull Cove House.
Gull Cove House -- 1st Class
Review Submitted: October 19, 2007
Date of Stay: October 2007
Gull Cove House was definitely as described at Homeaway.com. The home is beautifully furnished, you have everything you would need in a home away from your home. Our group was very pleased with the property, the amenities provided, and the location. Gull Cove House provided more than enough room for the 8 adults in our party with plenty of room throughout the home.
We had our reservations for nearly 10 months prior to our visit and throughout the process Tim (Home Owner) was in contact with us and provided us any information we might have needed or requested. He was also very helpful in giving us some insight to the area and the many features of the Rockport area. I would highly recommend Gull Cove House to anyone planning a vacation to the New England area. Your stay at this home will certainly be one of the highlights of your trip.
We had our reservations for nearly 10 months prior to our visit and throughout the process Tim (Home Owner) was in contact with us and provided us any information we might have needed or requested. He was also very helpful in giving us some insight to the area and the many features of the Rockport area. I would highly recommend Gull Cove House to anyone planning a vacation to the New England area. Your stay at this home will certainly be one of the highlights of your trip.
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: April 30, 2007
Date of Stay: April 2007
What a perfect spot for our reunion of childhood friends! If you like falling asleep to the sound of the surf, you'll like it here. This comfortable, well-equipped house is light and airy with a terrific ocean view. One of many highlights was a walk through the woods to nearby quarries. Tim, the owner, is a real gem. We'll be back.
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: November 7, 2005
Date of Stay: November 2005
Sept/Oct 2004 We loved the Rockport House and the nice walks around town.
Our son caught at least 8 sea bass on the dock. He cooked the first 2 and they were delicious. He released six.
We loved having the train to Boston so close and it's a plus being the last stop so we could sleep all the way back. Thanks for everything Tim
Jeanne and Jim Riley and family/friends
Our son caught at least 8 sea bass on the dock. He cooked the first 2 and they were delicious. He released six.
We loved having the train to Boston so close and it's a plus being the last stop so we could sleep all the way back. Thanks for everything Tim
Jeanne and Jim Riley and family/friends
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: August 1, 2005
Date of Stay: August 2005
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.
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.
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: March 26, 2005
Date of Stay: March 2005
Our stay was one of the most enjoyable family vacations we have ever had. We had 3 generations in the house and all were very comfortable. The views, especially sunrise, were postcard-perfect. The neighbors made us feel like friends, not just renters. The convenient train service to Boston and the CATA made transportation an enjoyable part of our stay in Rockport. We hope to get back to Gull Cove as soon as possible, but remember it every day with all the great photos from our vacation! Thanks again, Tim! Anyone considering a stay here should feel free to contact my e-mail for more information and suggestions.
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