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Harborfront House Directly on Rockport’s Beautiful Old Harbor

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Sunsets from our living room
The living room with windows facing the harbor
Vitamin Sea with 8 windows on the Old Harbor
A wall of windows in the living room
Early morning

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Harborfront House Directly on Rockport’s Beautiful Old Harbor

Idyllic for a couple or solo travelers who appreciate living by the sea.Our historical, 19th-century comfortable waterfront house is located in the heart of Rockport directly on Rockport's peaceful Old Harbor. Exposed beams and hardwood floors throughout with incredible panoramic views of Sandy Bay and Rockports tranquil Old Harbour. The living room, dining room and deck all face the water. You are as close as you can get to the sea. This historical property was the old customs house at the turn of the century. Ships stopped at the wharf across the bay to clear customs here. Original beams and floors are lovingly maintained.
Savour spectacular sunsets and ocean breezes from our 2nd floor home. One queen bedroom, full bath, well equipped kitchen complete this idyllic pied a terre. Rockport galleries, shops, and restaurants, are all within walking distance in the heart of Rockport's bustling Cultural District. Enjoy your coffee on our harbor front perch.View the panorama of seaside comings and goings, the quaint buildings on Bearskin Neck and Motif #1 along with the boating activities of Rockports Old Harbor. You can launch your kayak from our seaside property. Across the bay, hear the music of the Sunday summer evening's concerts .We are just a minute walk from Rockport’s stunning Shalin Liu Performance Center and The Rockport Art Assn.
The commuter train to Boston is a 10 minute walk. Back and Front beach are only a short walk from our home.
Logan airport is an hour away.
If you are looking for a refreshing dose of Vitamin SEA directly on the harbor we look forward to sharing our artful pied a terre.
Our guests love the comfort, location and ambience.







Keywords: Waterfront, Beachfront, Ocean Views, Rockport, One bedroom
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number C0177122520

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rockport

Located in Rockport, this condo is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Halibut Point State Park and Thatcher Island National Wildlife Refuge, while Rockport Art Association & Museum and Shalin Liu Performance Center are cultural highlights. Schooner Adventure and Maritime Gloucester are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rockport, MA

What's nearby

  • Shalin Liu Performance Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Motif No 1 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Front Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Back Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cape Ann - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Rockport Station - 13 min walk
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Common Crow Natural Market - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brothers Brew - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Talise - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sea Breeze Liquors - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Harborfront House Directly on Rockport’s Beautiful Old Harbor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Harborfront House Directly on Rockport’s Beautiful Old Harbor?

As of 12 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Harborfront House Directly on Rockport’s Beautiful Old Harbor on 14 Jun 2026 start from £280, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Harborfront House Directly on Rockport’s Beautiful Old Harbor?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Harborfront House Directly on Rockport’s Beautiful Old Harbor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Harborfront House Directly on Rockport’s Beautiful Old Harbor?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Harborfront House Directly on Rockport’s Beautiful Old Harbor located?

Nestled on the beach, this Rockport condo building is just steps away from Rockport Art Association & Museum and Bradley Wharf. Shalin Liu Performance Center and Motif No 1 are also within 5 minutes. Rockport Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

P. Ellen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place in the middle of everything
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

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

Amazing Stay

My group had an amazing time staying at Peggy’s place in Rockport. The location is ideal and felt extremely comfortable and cozy. I would definitely book again, and I’m so happy I found this gem of a spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darby H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot in Rockport - we loved our stay! The host was friendly and responsive, and the location couldn’t be better. It's in walking distance to shops and restaurants, and right above a great coffee shop. The place was perfect for two, with a beautiful harbor view and the sound of waves as the tide came in. We’d definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Otsego Lake Lady R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of my all time favorite experiences! So comfortable, awesome location, excellent views. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

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

History on the Sea

Absolutely furnished with everything for the kitchen and any rainy days, lots of books and games.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful little getaway! Sits above a cafe in the village. The smell of fresh baked goods woke me. I thought I was a kid and my mom was in the kitchen. Convenient to all the little shops and restaurants. We loved being there and will return. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view, quiet apartment in the heart of Bear Skin Neck, which is a charming part of Rockport. Loved the coffee place just downstairs, cute shops all around. But the view, the view is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

liz c.

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

in the tourist center

In the heart of the tourist center. Convenient parking nearby
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

East coast

Great place with nice views.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

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

Great spot!

Great spot in a little beachside village! Property is a nice little spot. Parking is a bit difficult to find depending on the day/time you arrive. Hosts very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

pam b.

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

Beautiful Harbor and sunset views.

We had a wonderful time. Excellent property for a viewing the boats in the harbor, people on the beaches and the beautiful sunsets.. Close to shopping and dining.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Stacy L.

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

Enjoy small town shopping and beautiful sunsets in a very clean charming apartment

Beautiful experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Excellent stay!

Perfect and well equipped apartment for two. We really enjoyed experiencing the quaint little town of Rockport and it’s beautiful surroundings. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

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

Magical

Extremely comfortable, cute, and nice place, with magical views of harbor and even picaboo view of motif#1. Wrap around windows with amazing breeze. Nice cozy deck. Coffee shop below was a twice a day visit. Hosts were so polite and responsive. We look forward to coming back someday
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken P.

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

We lucked out!

What a cozy & magical stay we had. Everything was perfect! Hope to visit again next year! Thank you Peggy!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Great view and location

We came to Rockport for a long weekend. The place was very comfortable with an amazing view of the harbor and a perfect location. Note that it is over a cafe as mentioned in other reviews (early 6am wake-up) which didn’t bother us much. We enjoyed the close access to the cafe for breakfast and snacks.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Liza P.

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

Gorgeous spot!

This is an absolutely beautiful, charming, and spacious apartment in an outstanding location - right in Bearskin Neck with views of the harbor. Light sleepers will want earplugs for when the cafe comes to life early in the morning, but everything else was terrific!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret A.

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

Simply Wonderful

An extremely quaint, comfortable, clean place with a wonderful view. Right in the center of such a wonderful little town. Although the parking situation is rough, a neighbor was kind enough to explain about leaving the car at the T station and I used Gloucester Taxi to get around. It worked out great! It was an extremely pleasant stay with a great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

A+

My wife and I loved Peggy’s place. Amazing location in the middle of Bearskin Neck and a beautiful apartment with a fantastic view. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda T.

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A delightful respite

Can’t say enough about how fabulous our stay was @ your delightful pied a terre! Will be back for sure! ❤️ Brenda & Joe Gallatin, Tennessee
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve P.

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

Great get away to Rockport

We had a great few days and were able to explore many walks right from the property and the beach was just a third of a mile away. The town was just getting going for the summer and more restaurants open by the weekend. This was a great introduction to Rockport and we had a fun sail on a schooner down in Gloucester as well
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Great!

Nice getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

lisa s.

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

Perfect location!

What a perfect place to stay for our 25th anniversary! Peggy’s place was right in the cute town of Rockport. The view was beautiful, the cottage was adorable, and the location couldn’t have been better. I didn’t want to leave! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

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

Exceptional location and view

We loved everything about our stay at the Waterfront apt. With views of the water on three sides and the most spectacular sunsets, we couldn't have asked for a better location. The apartment is cozy and tasteful, and is located near all the shops and many restaurants, for easy strolling and dining.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Your host

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We are an active retired couple who have lived in Rockport for many decades. We enjoy family,kayaking, sailing,gardening and traveling. When traveling often we share our lovely historic home in the heart of Rockport consistently rated one of New Englands best seaside villages.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this property for it's beautiful waterfront location directly on Rockport's hidden gem the Old Harbour. This is our home some of the year and folks do love the excellent location when staying here while we’re traveling.

What makes this property unique

The setting amidst quaint Bearskin Neck is spectacular in Rockport's Cultural District. The property is directly on The Old Harbor and offers panoramic views and is within walking distance to many of the attractions in Rockport. You are beachside here and can enjoy our small private beach or walk a few minutes to the larger public beach. Our guests love the location of this property on quaint Bearskin Neck. A perfect perchfor a dose of Vitamin Sea.

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