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Granite Courtyard

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Vacation rental cottage. Sleeps 2, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. No pets allowed.

Rockport, MA 01966 United States

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  • Deck of apartment from parking area

This imaginatively decorated home, charmingly located in Rockport's quaint Pigeon Cove neighborhood, is built on the site of a former ox barn, to create a unique vacation retreat. The property, adjacent to the owner's home, opens onto an unusual granite courtyard that is shared with the owners. A second entrance with a private driveway is located on the other side of the house, just off a quiet lane. Here, a grassy lawn with two lounge chairs, other seating, and some ocean views is exclusively for the use of Granite Courtyard guests. From there, walk up eleven steps to a private deck with ocean views or walk down the lane to Granite Pier for unsurpassed views of the Atlantic and fabulous sunrises, or just enjoy the pleasure and fishing boats moored nearby. The open plan living/dining room with its high ceilings provides a perfect backdrop for the owner's colorful paintings. Although the cottage is on a well-traveled road, it affords plenty of peace and privacy. No smoking in house or on deck.

Rooms and Amenities
Property Type Cottage, 1 story
Unit Code Granite
Beds 1 queen bed
Bathrooms 1 bathroom
Rooms Sleeps 2, queen with air conditioner
Pets No pets allowed.
Living Air Conditioning Unit(s), Alarm Clock, Dryer, Fan(s), Heat, Iron, Ironing Board, Linens, NO Landline Telephone, Pullout Sofa, Washer
Kitchen Blender, Coffee Maker, Cookware, Disposal, Electric Hand Mixer, Food Processor, Ice Bucket, Lobster Pot, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Toaster, Toaster Oven, Utensils
Entertainment Board Games, Cable Television, CD Player, DVD Player, High Speed Internet Access, High Speed Wireless Internet, Stereo System, Television, VCR Player
Outdoor Deck, Gas Grill, Outdoor Deck Furniture, Yard
Geographic Walk to Beach, Walk to Village, Water Views
Average Manager Rating (Based on 1040 reviews)
Overall satisfaction: 4.5 stars
Overall satisfaction
Services from rental manager: 4.5 stars
Services from rental manager
Average Vacation Rental Rating (Based on 16 reviews)
Overall satisfaction: 5 stars
Overall satisfaction
Cleanliness: 5 stars
Cleanliness
Location: 5 stars
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Property condition: 4.5 stars
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88 % of our reviewers would recommend this vacation rental.

Vacation Rental Reviews

  • Great place to stay everyone was friendly and helpful.

    Stayed 7 days in October, 2011

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Dave B from Near Shrewsbury, Shropshire recommends this vacation rental

    I've stayed worldwide in rental properties and this ranks amongst the very best.Sandy was friendly and helpful. After having many problems finding a place to stay in Rockport I found the AVH staff were very efficient friendly and helpful. I had a wonderful stay in very beautiful place, many thanks.

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  • Ideal Getaway

    Stayed 5 days in July, 2010

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    a guest from Raleigh, NC recommends this vacation rental

    It's a very private location.The owners were accessible but not intrusive and they thought of everything.Easy train ride from Boston.The views are spectacular.Great restaurants near by.

    • Manager Responded on 7/27/2010

      Granite Courtyard is such a wonderful little getaway! We at AVH are so pleased that you enjoyed yourselves and hope you will consider us next year for your vacation needs!

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  • Review by Marcia M

    Stayed 8 days in May, 2011

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Marcia M from Rockport, MA recommends this vacation rental

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  • Very cozy and comfortable.

    Stayed 20 days in May, 2011

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 4

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Marcia M from Rockport, MA recommends this vacation rental

    They need a better can opener and paring knife. It would be nice to have a newer model microwave suspended under the shelf, to provide more counter space. Minor considerations, in all.

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  • Review by Joel J

    Stayed 7 days in July, 2007

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Joel J from Ellicott City, MD recommends this vacation rental

    • Manager Responded on 8/15/2008

      Thank you for taking time to complete the satisfaction review. Both the staff and homeowners of Atlantic Vacation Homes appreciate feedback from our guests. We are pleased that your vacation at Granite Courtyard was enjoyable and we hope you will consider us again in 2009.

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  • Our Stay at Granite Courtyard, Rockport, MA

    Stayed 7 days in July, 2008

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Marian P from Ithaca, NY recommends this vacation rental

    • Manager Responded on 8/15/2008

      Thank you for taking the time to complete the satisfaction review. The staff and homeowners here at Atlantic Vacation Homes appreciate the feedback given by our guests. We are pleased that your stay with us was enjoyable and hope to see you again in 2009!

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  • Great Location - Perfect getaway for two!

    Stayed 7 days in July, 2010

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    a guest from Annville, PA recommends this vacation rental

    We husband and I loved the property.....there was nothing that wasn't thought of re: amenities. Peaceful despite main road in front, property owner next door VERY helpful and unintrusive. We'd stay here again in a minute! Lovely week's stay and a short walk to downtown, shopping. Some of the furniture could use some updating in LR -& the water views that you see on website are absent with all of the trees.....but other than that! Perfect! We'd highly recommend it!

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  • Review by Tom & Detrea L

    Stayed 6 days in June, 2010

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Tom & Detrea L from Fort Wayne, IN recommends this vacation rental

    Everything it was advertised to be. Very comfortable for two and fully equiped. Good location to walk to town. Ideal for a week stay or a month. Would not hesitate recommending to others.

    • Manager Responded on 7/6/2010

      Such a great place and we are very glad you enjoyed your stay! Please don't hesitate to contact us in the future as you plan your next holiday in Cape Ann.

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  • Coming Home to Visit - This is the 3rd year I have been to Granite Courtyard. It feels like home. Sandy and Kay are the best and I always look forward to visiting with them.

    Stayed 7 days in August, 2009

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Karen H from Ithaca, NY recommends this vacation rental

    • Manager Responded on 8/29/2009

      How wonderful that your visits to Granite Courtyard are so enjoyable. We'll see you next year.

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  • Romantic Rendezvous

    Stayed 8 days in September, 2008

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    a guest from Hudson, NY recommends this vacation rental

    We could not have been more comfortable in the lovey and hospitable surroundings that the Granite Courtyard offered. The house was meticulously clean and the owner was very gracious. It was the perfect escape. A place to sit by the water, walk into Rockport, or drive to the most adorable little towns. We ate the most incredible seafood on the private deck and the kitchen was fully equipped. Just bring your clothes, great food, wine and unwind! We look forward to our next stay.

    • Manager Responded on 10/2/2008

      Thank you for taking the time to complete the satisfaction survey and for your lovely comments. Feedback from our guests is appreciated by both the staff and the homeowners here. It sounds like you had a perfectly wonderful stay at Granite Courtyard! We look forward to seeing you again.

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  • Lovely Rockport get away

    Stayed 7 days in June, 2010

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    a guest from Clinton, MA recommends this vacation rental

    The cottage is perfect for 1 or 2 persons. Everything you need or want for a beach vacation is supplied. Great location withing walking distance to everything. One of the most relaxing vacations I have had. I will be back.

    • Manager Responded on 6/29/2010

      So very glad you enjoyed this quaint property; it is close to everything and a perfect getaway! We look forward to assisting you with your vacation needs in the future.

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  • Review by Linda S

    Stayed 7 days in October, 2008

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Linda S from Waynesboro, VA recommends this vacation rental

    A wonderful place -- small, but it seemed spacious. On main road, but not noisy at all. Owner was very helpful, even printing out information re the museum in Salem for us. It was too chilly to enjoy the deck & yard, but it's lovely with a water view from the deck. Very easy to get around from this location. It's close to grocery, pharmacy, etc. Also, very close to downtown Rockport. The place was spotless, & the owner's art certainly added to the ambience. Everything you'd need is included, even a washer & dryer. We really enjoyed our stay, & would recommend it to friends.

    • Manager Responded on 11/3/2009

      The AVH staff are happy that you had such a fufilling vacation at Granite Courtyard. We hope to have you back in the near future!

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  • Great Spot, Great Retreat

    Stayed 7 days in June, 2008

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 4
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    a guest recommends this vacation rental

    Sandy and Kay have created a cozy, comfortable, wonderful New England retreat. The house is clean, well-furnished and joyously atmospheric. Deck, yard and deck/lawn furniture are wonderful. There is much to see in Cape Ann, but we found ourselves drawn simply to stay here and read. When we did go out, it was often on foot (beautiful 10-20 minute seacoast walk to town and Bearskin Neck). The only negative: Traffic noise is definitely noticeable.

    • Manager Responded on 8/22/2008

      Thank you for taking the time to complete the satisfaction survey and for your thoughtful comments. Our guests' feedback is important to both the staff and our homeowners. We are pleased to hear that you had a wonderful stay at "Granite Courtyard" and hope you will consider Atlantic Vacation Homes again in coming seasons.

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  • Review by Carol S

    Stayed 8 days in August, 2008

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 4
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Carol S from Monson, MA recommends this vacation rental

    Need to trim some branches for a clearer view. Otherwise, It was a great place to stay. The owners were quite lovely and very helpful. They gave us our privacy unless we asked them to join us in a cocktail in the courtyard or on the grounds. Great paintings in the cottage. Would consider returning in the future.

    • Manager Responded on 8/22/2008

      Thank you for taking the time to complete the satisfaction survey in regards to your recent stay at Granite Courtyard. Both staff and homeowners appreciate review and comments from our guests. We are pleased to know that your stay with us was a success and hope you will consider Atlantic Vacation Homes again in 2009!

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  • Granite Courtyard

    Stayed 27 days in July, 2011

    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 3

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 3

    a guest from Glasgow, Scotland, UK does not recommend this vacation rental.

    This house is ideally situated for those who like to walk. It is within walking distance of the main shopping centre in Rockport,the beaches and the train station,which provides cheap transport to various destinations.
    The house itself was exceptionally clean and tidy. The fittings are a bit "tired" and could do with upgrading but are in perfect working order. It is very small.
    The owners stay next door (the properties are joined together) and are extremely helpful whilst remaining unobtrusive

    • Manager Responded on 8/4/2011

      Granite Courtyard has a special charm and is in a wonderful location. It is compact but the high ceilings, the courtyard and the deck give the impression of extra space. We look forward to having you "cross the pond" again to our beautiful Cape Ann!

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  • needs to be fumigated, dried out, new furniture

    Stayed 28 days in August, 2011

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 3
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 3
    • Location
      Location: 3
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 2

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 3

    John and JoAnn M from Ponte Verdra Beach, FL does not recommend this vacation rental.

    floors in bath and hall had not been washed-very they wash they pillow protectors and mattress cover?

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