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Rockport Coastal Retreat Walk To Beach

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Living Room: Timber beams and natural light create a vibrant space for relaxation and fun!
Living Room: Bright and airy space with unique decor, perfect for relaxation and coastal views!
Living Room: Timber beams and a blend of vintage charm invite relaxation and great conversations!
Bedroom: Charming retreat illuminated by natural light with rustic beams and delightful decor!
Bar style eating counter overlooking Bearskin beck

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Internet access
  • Living area

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

Rockport Coastal Retreat Walk To Beach

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!
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About the area

Rockport

Located in Rockport, this apartment is in the city centre and near the beach. Motif No 1 and Paper House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Schooner Adventure and Maritime Gloucester. Rocky Neck Art Colony and Essex Shipbuilding Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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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
  • Back Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cape Ann - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sea Breeze Liquors - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Common Crow Natural Market - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Talise - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Brothers Brew - ‬3 min walk

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. 31 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

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

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Conor F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I came back! I love this spot. It’s so full of coziness and character, and the views are picturesque. Our host Matt was super helpful and gracious. Very grateful for our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sisia D.

Great Vacation Stay

Our family of three stayed at the Captain's Quarters for a week and it was a wonderful vacation. The location was surprisingly quiet and peaceful, yet central to everything. We had everything we needed in the apartment and beds were comfortable for us.
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2023
Thanks for staying with us Jenna!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bridget B.

Perfect!

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

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.
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful place to stay! My kids already asked me if we can go back next year and stay in the same place. Everything was clean, the apartment is absolutely beautiful. The location is fantastic because it’s right down the street from a great beach and when you go out the door, you are right in the middle of all the beautiful little shops.My 15-year-old daughter thank me numerous times for bringing them there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sean L.

Cozy village retreat

The nautical setting of the apartment added to our New England adventure. Hiking trails, local quarries, shops, and restaurants all within walking distance. Beautiful views of the sea and rocky terrain. Parking is inconvenient but doable. We were pleasantly surprised by the peacefulness at night considering we were staying in the middle of the village. Highly recommended for a couple looking for a weekend getaway.
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

Really cool place, great location

The house was clean, comfortable, and really easy to check in. Free parking was pretty easy to find if you’re willing to walk 5 minutes. Bearskin neck gets very busy with people during the day but is very quiet and peaceful at night. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thanks for the nice review Brad! It was great having you as guests. We hope to see you again some day
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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
From a partner site

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!!
From a partner site

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!
Verified

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

Great location, well setup apartment. Will definitely stay there again!!

The apartment is in a great location in the center of Bearskin Neck. Close to a number of great beaches( long beach in particular). The apartment is a small but comfortable 2 bedroom with kitchen and living room . It is clean and adequately equipped. The only draw back is the parking which there is none on site and visitors have to park the car off site in spots that won’t be ticketed. We really enjoyed our stay and the activities that we did like beaching, walking,shopping , whale watching( was a spectacular day with 7 seas Whale watching tours out of Gloucester. Matt was a great host , helpful and pleasant to deal with. All in all a great rental/ vacation experience and we have done many of trips with rentals! Regards Tom
Verified

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
From a partner site

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!
Verified

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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