Newly renovated! Beautiful private cottage in quiet area near Old Garden Beach.

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Private deck to relax on and enjoy your morning coffee or afternoon cocktail.

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 51100 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Explore the area

Rockport, MA

Cape Ann

7 min walk

Shalin Liu Performance Center

2 min drive

Front Beach

2 min drive

Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal)

28 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second bedroom

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Main bathroom

Shower only

Master en-suite 1/2 bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Completely renovated house in Rockport’s desirable South End. Our home is located in a wonderful neighborhood for walking and biking. Bright and airy and ready for your arrival! The full kitchen is completely equipped with everything that you need to make your stay comfortable. The master bedroom has a separate en-suite half bath, newly redone for your convenience. The main bathroom is also new with a fully tiled, walk-in shower. The large second bedroom has a full size bed with a twin above.

A short walk to beautiful Straitsmouth Cove where you can explore the coastline. Also within walking distance to Old Garden Beach where you can sit and watch the sailboats on the horizon. Or stroll down to into quaint Rockport village where you will find beaches, restaurants, galleries, shops and the Shalin Liu Performing Arts Center.

After a day spent exploring the beaches and area, put your feet up and enjoy a glass of wine while relaxing on the private, large outdoor deck in your back yard surrounded by mature gardens. Or on a cool evening, use the brand new fire pit area with Solo Stove and 4 Adirondack chairs.

Our home is located in the South End of Rockport known for its beautiful homes, gardens and walks along the coast. Enjoy all that the area has to offer using this as your home base.
Blue Hydrangea is a perfect spot for your family's vacation!

Property manager

Mary Porter

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Similar properties

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number C0289952520

About the neighborhood

Rockport

Located in Rockport, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Thatcher Island National Wildlife Refuge and Ravenswood Park, while Shalin Liu Performance Center and Schooner Adventure are cultural highlights. Maritime Gloucester and Essex Shipbuilding Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking, scuba diving, and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking nearby.

Rockport, MA

What's nearby

Cape Ann - 7 min walk
Shalin Liu Performance Center - 2 min drive
Motif No 1 - 3 min drive
Good Harbor Beach - 7 min drive
Long Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

Rockport Station - 3 min drive
Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
‪Long Beach Dairy Maid - ‬5 min drive
‪Surfside Subs - ‬5 min drive
‪Fish Shack Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
‪Brothers Brew Coffee Shop - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly renovated! Beautiful private cottage in quiet area near Old Garden Beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Newly renovated! Beautiful private cottage in quiet area near Old Garden Beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly renovated! Beautiful private cottage in quiet area near Old Garden Beach.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Newly renovated! Beautiful private cottage in quiet area near Old Garden Beach. located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Cape Ann, Old Garden Beach, and Straightsmouth Island Lighthouse. Shalin Liu Performance Center and Front Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Emanuela G.

May 28, 2024

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

Rockport

Rockport was beautiful on Memorial Day weekend! The cottage was perfect for our party of four adults. Great peaceful location and clean cottage and packed with everything you needed to cook, relax, beach, bike and have fun! Thank you Mary for being attentive and for the wonderful accommodations at your cottage.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale N.

Jul 9, 2023

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

Wonderful comfortable cottage. Has everything you need for a great vacation

Enjoyed the nautical decor and quiet neighborhood. Coming "home" to Cape Ann, where we were born and raised, was a wonderful trip down memory lane.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

D F S.

May 21, 2023

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

Great place

The owner Mary is easy to work with and gave us a gift basket of chocolates, wine, crackers, and more. The house is nicely updated and near the town. It is near a main road but very well insulated and sound proofed. The back deck furniture and amenities were all enjoyable with a peak a boo ocean view too. . It is also on a road that you can walk along the ocean with breath taking views. We would highly recommend this property.

Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil W.

Dec 5, 2022

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

beautiful house in a lovely neighborhood!

We had a wonderful winter weekend stay! Beautiful house, very comfortable and cozy, fantastic location right near the water, and Rockport is a great visit during the holidays. Owner responded quickly to any questions. Lovely welcome basket as well. Highly recommend and would happily stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Angie V.

Oct 10, 2022

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

My stay

The extra touch with the wine, chocolates and crackers was nice

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph (Joe) F.

Sep 26, 2022

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

Great place

Loved this house. It had everything we needed and then some. The location was great. The house was very clean and comfortable. Would stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael F., Atlanta, GA

Sep 18, 2022

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

Very charming beach cottage.

Property is exactly as pictured and described. Easy to be comfortable in and well stocked Kitchen. Hosts were A+

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara A.

Jul 31, 2022

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

Lovely stay

Very comfortable accomodations.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miriam G.

Jul 25, 2022

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

Wonderful property

This a wonderful spot. Clean, great light, beautiful neighborhood, pleasant 1-mile walk to the center of town, easy drive to beaches, amenities, other towns, etc.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Z.

Jun 17, 2022

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

Charming home in Rockport

We enjoyed our stay at Blue Hydrangea, which is a lovely home in a quiet and beautiful neighborhood. The property was very clean and well stocked. The welcome basket that we received was really appreciated. We would not hesitate to stay at Blue Hydrangea again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

May 20, 2022

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

Great vacation!

Owner was so helpful and responsive to any questions we had. Her place was immaculate! She even left a welcome basket with goodies and information on the area. Rockport is a very quaint coastal town. Would definitely come back!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi J., Indianapolis, IN

May 8, 2022

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

Awesome cottage

I have rented dozens of vacation homes over the years, and this is one of my favorites of all time. It was the perfect size for 4 adults. Photos are very accurate, except that living room now has a couple of additional chairs. It is very nicely renovated, extremely clean, very well stocked, and in a lovely location. The lane it sits on is close to the water and meanders about 1/2 mile down to a small beach. Very peaceful setting with lovely landscaping and a nice deck to enjoy in good weather, but also close to Rockport shops. Check-in procedures were simple and provided in plenty of time by owner. Would love to return!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Walt M.

Nov 11, 2021

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

A wonderful getaway

My wife and I had an amazing time in this cabin, spending a fall weekend walking into Rockport, building a fire in the fireplace, and just generally unwinding. Seems like it would be great for a beach trip, as well, but Fall in MA is hard to beat and this was the perfect home base for the trip. Mary was immensely responsive and welcoming, and the condition of the house was great.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Nov 4, 2021

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

Wonderful place to stay!

The cottage was the cutest and a wonderful place to stay! Convenient to everything in Rockport and neighboring towns. The hostess was very easy to work with and left a lovely gift basket for us. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

briana n., North Carolina, USA

Oct 24, 2021

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

Amazing House

Mary was very kind and helpful. House was very clean and the location was great! Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R., McLean

Oct 23, 2021

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

Beautiful Home in Rockport

The home was one of the best appointed rental units I’ve stayed. From the location to the cleanliness of the property, this was an exceptional place to stay. Cannot wait to go back!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate A.

Oct 18, 2021

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

So charming and accommodating

We seriously had one of the nicest stays ever- there was not one single thing to complain about this home, there was a gift basket upon arrival, the home was clean and decorated adorably! It was the perfect size for our family of 5 and the kids loved the stay as much as we did! The kitchen was stocked with everything you could need, the beds were comfortable and everyone slept great and then the shower! Love! They have water pressure to be envious of! Mary was delightful, we had zero reason to reach out but she welcomed us with thoughtful notes and messages and my children loved their gorgeous yellow lab and the rope swing out back. We have already raved about the property and location to my parents who want to book as well and if there is anything that brings us back to Rockport- this will be our first Vrbo to look for! Thank you for an amazing stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bob B., Frederick Maryland

Oct 11, 2021

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

Wonderful cottage in charming Rockport

My wife and I have stayed at VRBO many times and this was one of our most enjoyable. The cottage was immaculate and well stocked with everything we needed. There were many beaches nearby and if you enjoy nature Parker River National Wildlife Refuge is a short drive away. We would like to return to charming Rockport some day. Bob B

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Oct 7, 2021

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

Great stay

Mary was great. the house was really clean, new, and conveniently located with a lot of nice touches. it was great value.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura D., Watertown, MA

Sep 28, 2021

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

Five stars!

This property deserves all the stars! Very clean, convenient location, great amenities, we would book again in a heart beat. The beds are comfortable and the indoor and outdoor showers can't be beat. The house has everything you need for your stay and Mary is a fantastic host.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Loretta M.

Sep 14, 2021

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

Lovely stay

Great house with very considerate host. Definitely recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen W., Corvallis, OR

Sep 13, 2021

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

Absolutely Wonderful!

We absolutely loved our week at Blue Hydrangea. The cottage was super clean and airy. The back deck was perfect for morning coffee. The kitchen was stocked well enough that we were able to cook several family meals together, which we always enjoy. The beds were super comfortable. The living room was a great space for family to hang out. The neighborhood of Marmion Way is incomparable! Beautiful architecture and crashing waves on the short (1/2 mile) walk down to the private neighborhood beach where many residents keep kayaks and even a few Adirondack chairs to enjoy. We so appreciated having the bikes and kayaks to enjoy. I can't say enough about this incredible cottage and location. We'll be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Aug 25, 2021

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

Wonderful vacation!

This was a wonderful home to spend our family vacation in! It was exactly as described and we enjoyed walking into town and the short drive to the beaches. The kitchen was nicely stocked and very clean. Everyone had fun and we are hoping to return.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D., Albany, New York

Aug 25, 2021

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

Amazing Host Amazing House!

Mary is a wonderful host! Before our stay she was quick to answer any and all questions quickly and thoroughly, always kind, even with a lot of questions! We arrived at this beautiful home to an amazing and generous gift basket. What a nice surprise after hours of travel! The home is in a beautiful, quiet area. There is a nice deck with comfortable furniture. A very nice yard and outdoor shower! The house itself is bright and clean. The beds are VERY comfortable as is all of the furniture. There are books and some games to enjoy. The shower had AMAZING water pressure. I would definitely recommend this property. Quiet, yet close to everything. We had a wonderful vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Aug 12, 2021

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

Fantastic Stay at Blue Hydrangea

We enjoyed everything about our stay at the Blue Hydrangea in Rockport. The house is beautifully decorated, the kitchen is well stocked, and there was plenty of space for our family of four. From the house, it is a short walk into the town of Rockport for eating and shopping. We also enjoyed walking to the water (where the property's kayaks are kept) to kayak. The bicycles and kayaks supplied by the owner were a great addition to our stay (2 iof each). If you need extra bikes, you can rent from Addison Choate in town. If you looking to visit another Cape destination on your trip, it is only a short drive to the quaint town of Gloucester, which we visited on several of the days. Another highlight of Gloucester was our sunset schooner cruise on the Schooner Ardelle. It was peaceful and relaxing. We always like to read about people's restaurant suggestions... here are a few of ours: Gloucester: Zeke's for Breakfast Lone Gull Coffee Drift Willow Rest for fantastic sandwiches Jeff's Variety for lobster rolls $19.95 eveyday If you are a member of the Elks Club, the Gloucester Elks Club has the best views of the ocean. Enjoy the company of friendly locals while enjoying inexpensive drinks in a great location. Rockport: Roy Moore's Seafood Rockport Fudgery Top Dog The Pizza and Sub Shop - $13.95 lobster rolls every Tuesday and great pizza Essex: JT Farnham's Seafood Great Marsh Brewing Company The Farm Bar and Grille If you are planning a stay in the area, I would highly recommend the Blue Hydrangea. We hope to stay again sometime in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mary Porter

Our family has lived in Rockport for over 20 years. We love the active lifestyle that living here allows us: beaches, boating, mountain biking, hiking, our local farm and the wonderful people in our community.

Why they chose this property

This neighborhood is in the peaceful South End of town with beautiful homes and ocean views. We love having the ability to walk to a neighborhood beach as well as walk into downtown Rockport for restaurants and shopping.