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The Rocky Neck Hideaway

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An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, a beige umbrella, and a planter with flowers.
A view through a window with a purple object hanging on the inside.
Walk 5 minutes 'round the neck' to the restaurant(s)!
A two-story house with a balcony, a front porch, and a visible number '15' on the side.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a tiled floor.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Gloucester,, MA

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Rocky Neck Hideaway

This is a charming townhouse (2 story apartment) located very close to the water on Rocky Neck in Gloucester. Rocky Neck is surrounded by water and affords lovely sea breezes and beautiful views. There is a beach around the corner and a boat ramp. There is private parking, a king sized bed in bedroom and also a full-size sleep sofa. There is also a gas grill, a porch area with a water view (and views from living/dining and bedroom) and private parking. Available from 6/6/15 thru October.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
Ages 5 and over, OK (steep, open staircase).
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
No pets allowed at this property
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed at this property

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
You can leave your bed unmade and throw used towels on the bathroom floor, so cleaners can see what's been used.
If you use the sofa bed, please return it to sofa position after stripping the sheets off it (leave the mattress protector, please). You don't have to put the cover back on if it's difficult.
Please be sure all doors and windows are closed and AC is turned off, if you can. Put the key in lock box and scramble the #s. Thank you! Have a safe trip home!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No smoking of any kind on property, (inside or outside, as there are guests with windows open in the adjoining apartment). Thanks.
At checkout, lock patio door and only lock the doorknob at entrance door ( not the bolt). Leave the key in the lock box. $30 fee for missing keys.
The door to the basement by the spiral staircase is a private area and should only be accessed on instructions from us.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0243251070
Property # 181237vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Gloucester

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Rocky Neck, a neighbourhood in Gloucester. Hammond Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Good Harbor Beach and Cape Ann. Rocky Neck Art Colony and Maritime Gloucester are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and rock climbing.
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Gloucester,, MA

Getting around

  • Gloucester Station - 11 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Cut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mom's Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Source Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Drift - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rocky Neck Hideaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Rocky Neck Hideaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Rocky Neck Hideaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Rocky Neck Hideaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Rocky Neck Hideaway located?

Located in Rocky Neck, this holiday home is steps away from Massachusetts Bay and Rocky Neck Art Colony. The Gorton Theatre and Niles Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

nick l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A true Hideaway in a serene environment. Very clean and well appointed....linens are fresh and towels large and absorbant. The bed is incredibly comfortable giving a very restful sleep. Excellent location within walking distance to beaches, restaurants and shops in Rocky Neck. Walking distance to water shuttle if want to shop and walk doentown Gloucester. Hosts are great and available if needed. Great communication. Excellent value. Will always make this my first choice when seeking accommodation in Gloucester.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Location was beautiful, home was clean, and it was really nice. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Functional small space, cozy and met our needs easily with walking to art and restaurants. We were lucky to meet several locals and really enjoyed our stay. Neighborhood walk and exploring beach area is recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whitney W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience overall!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Al L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great and cozy location. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey R.

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

Lovely place

Charming, clean, and convenient; host readily accessible. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Wonderful Location

Had the best family vacation at the Rocky Neck Hideaway, from the location, to the host, to the amenities, everything was excellent. The whole stay exceeded our expections and we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2024
Rocky Neck is an amazing location. We're so glad you enjoyed it and our place as well! We aim to please and are happy to know you'll be back! Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PENNY K.

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

Wonderful place to vacation and live,peaceful

It was a breeze,no hassle,Elizabeth is a exceptional host,sweet and knowledge about Rocky Neck,absolutely wonderful, a gem of a place to go
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2020
Thank you and I'm so pleased you had a good time! I'm happy to help and love it when people take good advantage of their vacation time here on beautiful Cape Ann, as you did!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place tucked away and quite. We had our morning coffee on the deck then walked down to collect sea glass.Great spot, not too far from downtown either for dinners etc. We would come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann D.

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

Cute little place

Cute little place on quiet street just steps away from the water, as described. Good host communication, would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov 2023
I try to be accurate about what it is and offers. Glad if this was so. Hope you do come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gwen G.

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

Quaint and very quiet cottage near beach

The bed upstairs is so confortable, I slept like a baby! Great location! You can swim nearby, it’s very quiet and in the Rocky Neck art colony district.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2024
We're so pleased you slept well We try to have beds that are very comfortable (I'm a PT and know the importance of that)! We have now provided sound machines as well, for those who like a back ground sound or in the unlikely event that someone else is up and making noise in the neighborhood before you're ready to be awake, in the AM or PM. Although yes it's usually quiet in the neighborhood. The end of Freemont St. is one of my favorite places to go for a quick dip. Glad you had a good time and thanks for your comments!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy R.

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

35th anniversary retreat from the Texas heat!

Pleasant 6 night stay with everything we needed at the cottage. Pleasant weather and great restaurants. Zeke's for breakfast, Seaport Grill for lobster ravioli,Tonno's for pasta, 1606 for lobster bisque! Book a whale watching trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica D.

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

Great area

Cute little apartment!! Very clean and great location! Love the area! Great for local travel. Good Harbor Beach is beautiful. If you’re in the area grab dinner at Passports and take a sunset cruise through Cape Ann Cruises.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Westy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
A little hideaway that seems just right for America's oldest art colony and fishing community. The little spiral stairway gives it character (though not for all) getting to the lovely bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dwight R.

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

Gloucester ma

Lovely little place perfect for two maybe three Elizabeth the owner was pleasant. Definitely recommend if going to Gloucester or Rockport ma.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

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

Ocean Anniversary

Nice rental. Close to the ocean and many other points of interest. Grateful to miss hurricane Lee's landfall! Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila L.

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

Seaside getaway

Very cute and cozy. Everything as described. Very quiet and peaceful. Perfect for a couple.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mel M.

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

Wknd getaway

Such a lovely area and the views are just incredible…The cottage was warm and cozy very clean and very quiet definitely enjoyed my stay here and do recommend. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2024
We're so glad you enjoyed the views as much as we do! It is a special area! Happy you found the cottage to your liking! Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

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

Better than expected

Host was very welcoming and accommodating. Location was excellent...close enough to everything, yet quiet and relaxing. Apartment had everything I needed and was super comfortable. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 29 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2020
Thanks so much, Sandra! I'm so glad it worked well for you! It was a pleasure having you stay here!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Enjoyed the property

I felt very safe and had good communication with the owner. The neighborhood was pretty and great for walking. There is plenty to do in abs around the area. There was everything I needed in the space and it was very clean and cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov 2023
Glad to know all of this, Mary, thank you.. There really is a lot to do in the area. We try to make the townhouse/cottage as comfortable, attractive and useful as possible.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

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

Cozy apartment in great location

We enjoyed our stay in the apartment. It was clean, comfortable, and the check in process was easy. There is an information book with tips, where to find things, etc. and a guest book for recommendations from prior guests on things to see and places to eat. The location was perfect for us to travel out on day trips to Boston, Newburyport, or just wandering around Gloucester.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov 2023
Thanks Tracy. The guest book for tips has been fun for me to peek at, to see what new places folks have discovered and are enjoying! Glad you enjoyed your stay and took advantage of many of the fun experiences that Gloucester and this location can offer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quite the cute, lil quaint apartment! It fit my and my husband's needs perfectly! The spiral staircase was unique (and a tight fit, so be sure to read property details in full). Its a nice walk all over Rocky Neck. Loved the area, as well as Rockport and Salem... we would love to come back!! We never spoke to the hosts as we didnt have any issues. Thank you Elizabeth & Tom!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2025
Thank you and I'm so glad it worked well for both of you! Thanks for mentioning that it's good to read about the staircase, so there are no "surprises" with it's size! Hope you can make it for a future visit here!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

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

Anniversary Trip in Gloucester

This property was in a quiet peaceful part of Gloucester. It was easy to get around to restaurants and shops and to nearby beaches as well. The property was well taken care of and set up. I also deeply appreciated how clean the property was, this rental was exceptionally clean compared to most rentals. We throughly enjoyed our short stay here, and would definitely visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2024
Thank you! Our aim is to have the place super clean so you can just relax while you're on vacation! We have had the same cleaners for the past year and are pleased as well with their cleaning and their responsiveness to our requests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Exceeded Expectations

The place is cute and compact, with a well appointed kitchen and was convenient to everything we needed. We especially enjoyed getting to know Elizabeth. She is a lovely person who takes a sincere interest in the comfort and enjoyment of her guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Exceptional Experience

The place is cute and compact, with a well appointed kitchen and was convenient to everything we needed. We especially enjoyed getting to know Elizabeth. She is a lovely person who takes a sincere interest in the comfort and enjoyment of her guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2020
Thank you Susan! I always enjoy having good cook ssuch as you, inhabit the place, as you can appreciate the kitchen along with the rest of it! Now you know you don't have to bring extra utensils, when you come back (hopefully), next time!

About the host

Hosted by Elizabeth Lewis

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I’m a longtime Cape Ann resident and former Rocky Neck homeowner who loves sharing the beauty and unique character of Gloucester Harbor with visitors. I lived in this house for 31 years, during which time the rear townhouse apartment was always operated as a vacation rental. Later, after moving nearby to Ipswich with my husband Tom, we converted the front townhouse into a vacation rental as well.

Rocky Neck has always been a very special place to me, with its harbor views, sea breezes, art galleries, beaches, music, and creative coastal atmosphere. We still spend time there regularly and enjoy helping guests discover everything that makes Cape Ann such a memorable destination.

We appreciate the thoughtful details that help make a stay relaxing and comfortable, and we’re always happy to answer questions or offer local recommendations. We hope you enjoy your stay!

Why they chose this property

I chose this property because Rocky Neck is one of the most beautiful and unique waterfront neighborhoods on Cape Ann. Surrounded by Gloucester Harbor, it offers a rare combination of coastal scenery, artistic culture, walkability, and peaceful seaside charm.

What makes this property unique

This property offers a relaxing coastal atmosphere just steps from the water, with nearby harbor views, sea breezes, beaches, galleries, restaurants, and live music all within walking distance.

Rocky Neck is one of America’s oldest working art colonies, known for its beautiful natural light, artistic character, and scenic waterfront setting. Nearly every street offers glimpses of Gloucester Harbor, creating a peaceful and inspiring environment from sunrise through evening.

Guests can enjoy nearby beaches, kayaking and paddleboarding on Wonson Cove, harbor walks, local theater, whale watches, sailing excursions, and the many cultural attractions throughout Gloucester and Cape Ann.

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