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Bell Buoy: Coastal Gem with Stunning Ocean Views at Rockport’s Retreat!

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A wooden house with a porch, stone steps, and flower beds.
A harbor with several boats docked, a large ship with masts, and a church with a spire in the background.
A cozy dining area with a wooden table set for four, surrounded by wooden cabinets and a stone fireplace.
A coastal residential area with houses, a rocky shoreline, and the ocean in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, dresser, TV, and windows with curtains.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Front Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Rockport, MA
  • Place, Motif No 1
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Shalin Liu Performance Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪84 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Landing

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Waterview Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Laundry Bath Combo

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden

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About the area

Rockport

Located in Rockport, this holiday home 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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Rockport, MA

What's nearby

  • Motif No 1 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rockport Art Association & Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Surfside Subs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Common Crow Natural Market - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Long Beach Dairy Maid - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bell Buoy: Coastal Gem with Stunning Ocean Views at Rockport’s Retreat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bell Buoy: Coastal Gem with Stunning Ocean Views at Rockport’s Retreat!?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bell Buoy: Coastal Gem with Stunning Ocean Views at Rockport’s Retreat! on 30 Nov 2026 start from £430, 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 Bell Buoy: Coastal Gem with Stunning Ocean Views at Rockport’s Retreat!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bell Buoy: Coastal Gem with Stunning Ocean Views at Rockport’s Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bell Buoy: Coastal Gem with Stunning Ocean Views at Rockport’s Retreat!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bell Buoy: Coastal Gem with Stunning Ocean Views at Rockport’s Retreat! located?

Located in the heart of Rockport, this holiday home is steps away from Bradley Wharf, Motif No 1 and T Wharf. Rockport Art Association & Museum and Shalin Liu Performance Center are also within 5 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. 47 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Such a cozy home. The crow’s nest is so nice. It was easy to get to all the places we visited from the location. Thank you for sharing such a special place with our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2026
Wonderful guests! We’re so happy to hear that they enjoyed their stay and found the home cozy and comfortable. The Crow’s Nest is indeed a special spot, and we’re glad the location made it easy for them to explore the area and enjoy their family trip. Thank you for choosing our home. We would love to welcome them back for another memorable stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great vacation spot

The location is perfect, the rooftop deck is amazing, and the house is quite spacious. The only drawback is no onsite parking, but the free parking streets are close enough that it wasn’t an issue for us.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2026
Thank you for the great review! We’re glad you enjoyed the prime location, spacious home, and rooftop deck. It’s great to hear that the nearby free street parking was convenient and worked well for your stay. With plenty of space and easy access to the surrounding area, we’re happy the home was a good fit for your trip. We hope to welcome you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved this house! It was truly a home with memories and a history of love. The location was fantastic! This is a true gem. AND this street was part of the filming for Apple TV’s award-winning series, Widow’s Bay. So cool!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2026
Thank you so much for such a wonderful review! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear how much you loved the house and appreciated its history, character, and special sense of home. The location really is one of the highlights, with so much charm and history right outside the door. And the connection to Widow’s Bay makes the street even more special! We’re so happy you discovered this little gem and had such a memorable stay. We’d love to welcome you back and help you create even more wonderful memories here.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Right in the right heart of Rockport. We had a great stay and really enjoyed the rooftop deck!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2026
Amy was a pleasure to host from start to finish! They communicated clearly, respected all house rules, and left the property in immaculate condition. I would highly recommend them to any future hosts and would happily welcome them back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The roof top balcony was the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really loved this stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for your review, Karla! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great time at Bell Buoy. We hope to welcome you back for another delightful visit in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Love the rooftop deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Elizabeth! We are thrilled to hear that you loved the location of Bell Buoy and enjoyed the rooftop deck. We would love to welcome you back for another stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great New England cottage by coast was an excellent view from the upper deck. Rustic and cozy with a small town feel. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Dustin! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the excellent view from the upper deck at Bell Buoy and appreciated the rustic and cozy New England cottage feel. We look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful visit in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway weekend

Loved the house and the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sea, sand & beach house

Beautiful & cozy home with everything We needed in perfect location.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2025
Hi Celia. So glad you enjoyed Bell Buoy! It's a fantastic spot, perfect for a beautiful and cozy stay with everything you needed in a perfect location. We’re thrilled to hear it was exactly what you were looking for. We’d love to have you back anytime! Thank you for your kind words!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bearskin Neck

Charming and authentic! Amazing location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Ian! We can't wait to welcome you back for another amazing stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a cozy cabin at the beach! Bell Buoy was the perfect home away from home for our annual family vacation. The top deck has a great view of the water. It was great for watching the sunset and or sunrise each day. The house offers peace and quiet while also being so close to the shops on Bearskin Neck.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Mary! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Bell Buoy and found it to be the perfect home away from home for your annual family vacation. We are also delighted that you enjoyed the peace and quiet while being so close to the shops on Bearskin Neck. We would love to welcome you back for another delightful visit in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Rockport!

This property is a quintessential Rockport/Bearskin Neck house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun 2024
Hi Ian, We are so thrilled to hear how much you liked your stay at Bell Buoy, it is truly a gorgeous home perfect for a little summer getaway. Didn't you love the decks that soaked in all of that sun and sea air? We hope to host your stay again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Rockport Home

Cozy, comfortable and great for family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Hi Barb, We are elated to hear how much you enjoyed your stay with us at Bell Buoy. Didn't you love the breathtaking ocean views? We love how great of a job our team does to ensure that all of our guests have comfortable and cozy experiences when staying at our properties! We hope to see you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

So far very happy

Only one night in out of the three so far. Incredibly happy so far! Cute, very roomie home. Perfect location in town.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay! Awesome location!

Th house is super cute and charming. It was so clean and the host even left us a bottle of wine in the refrigerator. There is plenty of space with a cozy living room a big dining room and let’s not forget about the amazing rooftop deck with amazing ocean views! Thanks for hosting us. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2025
Hi Kristi. So glad you enjoyed Bell Buoy! It's a fantastic spot, perfect for a charming stay with its cozy living room, spacious dining area, and the amazing rooftop deck with ocean views. We’re thrilled to hear that you appreciated the cleanliness and the little touch of a bottle of wine. We’d love to have you back anytime! Thank you for choosing to stay with us!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bell Buoy vacation

Wonderful location, steps from the coast as well as numerous restaurants and the relaxing vibe of the artists community. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2024
Hi John. We are so very happy that you enjoyed your stay at Bell Buoy. It's ideal to be so close to the fun! Marblehead is very historic and also a bit of an artist attraction. The coastline, the shopping, the eateries. It all spells fun and relaxation! Hope to host your next visit.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful little bungalow! We really enjoyed our stay. Apparently the original has is 130 yrs old and very charming. Remind me of my grandmothers house with so many antiques and overall feel. No overhead lights, just antique lamps. As far as cleanliness it was clean for a house of this age. The sea views were fantastic! Walk anywhere in the seaside village town!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable

The cottage is exactly as shown. Neighbors are friendly. Village was so sweet and the views were fantastic! I'd love to come back in rhe wimmer the beach looked
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2025
Hi Dulayna. So glad you enjoyed Bell Buoy! It's a fantastic spot, perfect for a beautiful and cozy stay with everything you needed in a perfect location. We’re thrilled to hear that you found the neighbors friendly and enjoyed the sweet village and fantastic views. We’d love to have you back anytime, especially in the winter to experience the beach in a different season! Thank you for your kind words!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Rockport, Massachusetts, is a beautiful place to visit. It was very crowded during our stay, but the shops were fun to explore and the food was delicious.We stayed at the Bell Buoy. The location was excellent, and the rooftop deck was definitely the highlight of the property—it really saved the stay. Unfortunately, the unit itself left a lot to be desired. It is very old, musty, and quite small. When we first arrived, the house was completely closed up with no windows open and no air conditioning running, which made the stale smell even worse. The space also felt overly cluttered with family photos and knickknacks, making it seem less like a vacation rental and more like someone's personal home.Parking was the biggest disappointment. There is no parking at the house—not even a place to briefly unload your belongings. Guests are required to use a website to pay for public parking or park at the train station, which is about a half-mile walk away. While the walk itself isn't terrible, having to make that round trip every time you need your car quickly becomes inconvenient. When I raised the issue, I was told that resident parking passes were available for 10 per car, per day. In my opinion, those passes should have been included in the cost of the rental rather than offered only after I complained.Overall, Rockport is a wonderful destination, but I would not stay at the Bell Buoy again unless these issues were addressed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Quaint, cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2024
Hi Kadie, We are thrilled to know you enjoyed your stay at Bell Buoy, we just love how beautiful this entire home is and all that it has to offer. We truly hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location and the roof deck was amazing! Maybe be clear in listing about parking. It worked out for us fortunately we were able to meet ten property owner and the property manager and they were wonderful and accommodating. Would love to have some lighting on the roof deck which is the key attribute to the home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Erin! We are thrilled to hear that you loved the location and found the roof deck at Bell Buoy to be amazing. We would love to welcome you back for another delightful visit in the future!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of this property was perfect! The rooftop was a spectacular view! The house could use some updating. The half bathroom needed a sink to wash your hands. Parking is a problem if you can't walk the distance. Very steep stairs leading to the bedrooms and bathrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was everything they stated it woukd be. Very clean and inviting. The rooftop deck was an awesome place to view the sunrise and sunset. When an antique bed broke they brought a new bed by the end of the day. The y also left a surprise for us in the refrigerator. A nice treat!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Martha! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Bell Buoy and found the property to be clean and inviting. It's great to know that you appreciated the rooftop deck for viewing the sunrise and sunset. We're glad we could quickly resolve the issue with the antique bed and that you enjoyed the surprise treat in the refrigerator. We would love to welcome you back for another delightful visit in the future!
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