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Seaside Elegance with a Private Balcony – Wake Up to Harbor Views!

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Living room with Plenty of Sunlight
Living room
Smart TV
Bedroom 1 with Queen Bed
Bedroom 1 with Queen bed

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4650 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Water view

Explore the area

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ROCKPORT, MA
  • Shalin Liu Performance Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Front Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Cape Ann
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Seaside Elegance with a Private Balcony – Wake Up to Harbor Views!

Experience the charm and uniqueness of Rockport, Ma on Bearskin Neck! Stay in a historic building, formerly the Sail Loft, with exposed beams and hooks embedded in posts from mending sails. Enjoy a small Juliette style balcony overlooking Bearskin Neck from the comfort of this two bedroom, one bathroom property. Located in a prime location close to the ocean, restaurants, shops, and beaches, you won't want to miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience!

Property manager

Matt Walsh
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Quiet hours begin at 9PM. Strict.
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Pets

No pets allowed
No pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guest is required to sign a Rental Agreement. Security Deposit Required of $295. A cancellation fee applies.
Minimum age to rent is 27. NO Smoking. NO pets. NO parties/events. NO outside guests. Infants are counted as guests.
No Smoking, Pets, or extra guests shall be fined from security deposit at owners discretion.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Note from host: Quiet hours begin at 9PM. Strict.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number C0161352520

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rockport

Located in Rockport, this apartment is in the city centre and near the beach. 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, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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ROCKPORT, MA

What's nearby

  • Motif No 1 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shalin Liu Performance Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Front Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cape Ann - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Halibut Point State Park - 5 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Rockport Station - 15 min walk
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Long Beach Dairy Maid - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fish Shack Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Surfside Subs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Brothers Brew Coffee Shop - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Seaside Elegance with a Private Balcony – Wake Up to Harbor Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Seaside Elegance with a Private Balcony – Wake Up to Harbor Views!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seaside Elegance with a Private Balcony – Wake Up to Harbor Views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Seaside Elegance with a Private Balcony – Wake Up to Harbor Views! located?

Located in the heart of Rockport, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Motif No 1 and Shalin Liu Performance Center. Front Beach and Back Beach are also within 10 minutes. Rockport Station is 15 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Terese W.

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

Right on Bearskin Neck but not on the main drag, quiet at night (mid May).

It was tricky to have to wait for the door to unlock itself and finding the place in the pouring rain at night didn't help (you can't hear the lock mechanism unlocking in the rain). The numbers on the outside of the house need clarification. Place very cute, very clean and comfortable except mattresses need an update.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Captians Quarters

Had a great stay in the heart of Rockport's Bearskin Neck. Location is fantastic, walk to shops, restaurants, and beaches. Matt was a great host, very responsive to a couple of small issues that came up. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heidi G.

Super cute and great location

LOVED this stay! The Captain's Quarters was charming and lovely....it was well appointed with comfy linens and beds, enough towels for two people, super comfy couch and chair and just already full of charm. There are many quirks as it is a very old building (slanted floors, creaky doors, SMALL shower) but absolutely DELIGHTFUL! We loved the location - even though BSN was sleepy (it was a February stay) it was still lovely to walk to dinner, drinks, shopping...there was plenty open. The views and the location were just awesome. The owner was helpful and so quick to respond to any questions or needs. We will be back!

10/10 Excellent

Brogan M.

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

By the sea

Lovely home located right by the water. Nestled amongst delicious restaurants, cozy cafes & local galleries/shops, close to grocery store & gas station. Clean & cozy.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy C.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob R.

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

Wonderful Location!

Great place to stay! Tons of character and charm. Surrounded by restaurants, little shops, and history. Full kitchen, spacious bedrooms, and a wonderful little porch to gaze upon the sites. Bathroom is a bit small for the larger people out there, but we made it work just fine. Also, if you have any mobility issues, when I say that this place retains it's original character, it has uneven flooring and lots of little ridges which make it an adventure at night. These aren't knocks on the accommodations, just helpful advice. I highly recommend this location. Thanks for the wonderful experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

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

Great location

If you like the charm of historic properties and being in the middle of it all, this is the property for you. Parking is offsite and typically a 4 min walk. We enjoyed being right on Bearskin Neck, close to shops, restaurants, coffee shops. Thanks Matt!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

Captain's Quarters a win:)

The Captain's Quarters was an amazing landing pad for exploring Rockport and extended areas, and a delightful home base for a lazy morning or after a long day out. Steps away from a great coffee shop and ice cream shop, multiplr kinds of eateries, shops, galleries, and views. Super comfy couch and bed, and really fun Juliet balcony where you can get a direct view of the water, or people watch the street below:) Would definitely stay again. Host was super responsive and helpful. Park8ng can initially be tricky but I quickly figured out where to park, and how to pay online, too. Enjoy your stay if you are lucky enough to go!

10/10 Excellent

Bethany T.

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

Sweet little spot in ideal Rockport Location

We have a toddler and a teenager. This afforded our youngest to nap between visiting beaches while our eldest could explore and keep busy.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brook S.

Amazing! Loved it

I had a great weekend getaway at Matt's place. Loved it and would definitely recommend/stay here again.

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Nice location. Overall I’m satisfied, except parking is a challenge, especially for older adults, and the shower was extremely small and cramped. But we did enjoy our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

First Time Visit

The accommodations are lovely if you appreciate an old building. I did. It has character, clean and a little on a slant. Had several laughs about the slanting floor :) I imaging the building is at least 100 years old. Stairs are a little challenging if you have any dexterity issues. No onsite parking was not disclosed in any research, did not know this until getting check in instructions. Area is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Leeann T.

Most charming place in Rockport MA

I have stayed at many,many places in the country and this is by far my favorite spot! The Captains quarters is quaint and has so much charm and personality! It was clean and comfortable. We felt safe and it had a lot of privacy. The location was perfect too. We walked to all the shops and restaurants. We had great views! We will definitely come back or check out one of Matt’s other properties! I highly recommend Captains Quarters!!

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

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

Lovely Apt right in the action.

Lovely Apt right in the action.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bridget B.

Perfect!

Great charming place in a perfect location. Very clean and kitchen well stocked. Would def stay again.

8/10 Good

Marcia L.

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

Getaway with a friend

Sweet, very comfortable lodging short term. Perfect street location off-season if looking for a quirky, quiet, historic spot with immediate access to beautiful Nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Nick A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Feedback

As for feedback I never got a checkout email, I have no idea what was expected. Towel situation needs to be addressed, the towels should either be replaced or enough to last a family for a week. We had 4 total towels for 6 nights with 4 people. There is no way possible to keep the floor dry while taking a shower, I’m not the biggest man as I am average size and could barely fit in shower let alone get clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R., Spring

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

Absolutely wonderful!!

Bear skin neck is such a charming place!!! We came from Texas and I had no idea when booking just how quaint the town is with all of the shops! And this place is in the heart of the retail area in walking distance to everything. This was my favorite vacation stay ever! Would definitely recommend staying here. The photos of the place should be updated because the bedding and couches have been updated. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna H.

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

Cute place!

Really enjoyed the town and place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

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

Cute and Convenient

Great place to stay and very convenient to get to a lot of places easily.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place is in a great location for experiencing all the delights of Rockport. It’s cozy, well maintained, and nicely decorated. The stairs to the quarters are a little steep, but manageable. We had a wonderful time there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

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

Great stay

Matt. The outside door does not lock. The combination lock was working but it wasn’t connecting somehow with the door jamb and would not lock. The upstairs lock to the apartment was fine. It was working on Thursday and Friday but not Saturday and today so the outside door isn’t locked
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary I.

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

Captain’s Quarter

Beautiful place. Very clean . Renovated.Quaint and right in the heart of Rockport. Perfect for 4 guests. Couldn’t have asked for more. Owner was very helpful . Highly recommend. And definitely returning.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Perfect historic home

This place is perfect! Right in the heart of Bearskin Neck. Walk to everything!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Wonderful place!

Perfect location if you want to enjoy all that Rockport has to offer from a central location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Matt Walsh

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Why they chose this property

Located in the heart of Bearskin Neck, Rockport’s famous artist colony, this rental is surrounded by local galleries, artisan shops, and charming waterfront restaurants. Step outside to enjoy fresh seafood, boutique shopping, and live music, or take a short stroll to scenic beaches and the Shalin Liu Performance Center.

What makes this property unique

• A historic building that was once The Sail Loft of Rockport
• Exposed wooden beams and original stretcher hooks used for mending sails
• Juliette-style balcony overlooking the heart of Bearskin Neck
• Prime location with easy access to beaches, harbor views, and local attractions

Languages:

English

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