The Rockporter: Watch the Boats go by Pigeon Cove

Beautiful view to the ocean out the front windows.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We really liked our vacation. Atlantic and property management were great to work with. Loved the location, loved the views. Very comfortable and we enjoyed our stay.
Some issues - We may not have read the description thoroughly enough, however, it never occurred to us that there would not be a dishwasher, or any board games, or that propane would not be included with the gas grill.

Pros - When we first pulled up to the property, it was clear that the view was magnificent - such a treat to see the ocean from many rooms. We brought our dog and it was a very walkable, friendly and safe place to walk through neighborhoods or down to a pier. The house is spacious and easily accommodated 5 of us. Cons - This house is old and very stuffy and hot. The temps were in the 70s but we baked in the house. The breeze often came from the south which was blocked and couldn't flow through the house. We used all of the fans available but this house could really use some installed A/C units. The kitchen really needs more tools and updated items such as sharp knives and cutting boards. I could barely cut a red pepper with the cutting knife. The outdoor space is so nice and beautiful and I'd suggest some Adirondack chairs on the grass. Such a nice space to look out at the water. FYI, there were ticks EVERYWHERE outside. We took our dog out and he was riddled with them quickly. We really enjoyed driving to and walking around the towns of Rockport and Gloucester. Great shopping, restaurants and a nearby train station for anyone who might need it. All in all I'd give this a 3.5. We really did have a nice time but I hope these suggestions help for future renters.

The Rockporter. THE GOOD: Beautiful views on the cliff above the ocean. THE BAD: The passcode they gave us did not work. Texted the listing agent, was given an emergency code. He told me the code would be changed to the proper one. IT WAS NOT! We had an unsecured passcode the whole time we were there. Dishes in cabinet, still wet. Frying pans dirty. It is an old house & you expect the floors to be uneven, but not frost heaves (You know like speed bumps but a bit bigger) Can you say trip? One bedroom right out the door was only half a step at the top of the stairs. Dangerous in the night when you have to go to the bathroom, which is downstairs. Dangerous during the day as well. One of the other bedrooms had a stairway to the first floor & no door. NO DOOR! The only door was to the Jack and Jill bathroom. No door in the bedroom, really? I think that should be in the listing, along with the half step at the top of the stairs from the other bedroom. It was not. I asked the listing agent before renting if there was air conditioning, Karol told me the bedrooms had air conditioning, THEY DID NOT! Only two bedrooms had AC. One of the AC’s was so loud it could have woken the dead. One bedroom had three fans, & only two worked. (still no AC) The fans were dirty! Out of four bedrooms, only two had AC. I would not rent from Atlantic ever again. In fact my advice would be to run! Run as fast as you can in the opposite direction.