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Quaint Simplicity on Quiet Lane, Spacious and Relaxing, Walk to Shops, Beaches

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A single-story house with a sloped roof, surrounded by dense foliage and a small garden area.
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A house with a solar panel roof, a front door, and a garden with various plants and flowers.
A picnic table in a park with a large tree nearby, surrounded by rocks and greenery.
A bedroom with two single beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a small cabinet.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Front Beach
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Rockport, MA
  • Place, Front Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Shalin Liu Performance Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Motif No 1
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quaint Simplicity on Quiet Lane, Spacious and Relaxing, Walk to Shops, Beaches

This peaceful location on a quiet lane just outside of Rockport's downtown offers an easy place from which to enjoy the best that this world-renowned sea-side art colony has to offer. Beaches, shops, art galleries, restaurants, and Rockport Harbor are all just a five-minute walk from your door.


A five minute walk takes you directly into the heart of Rockport's downtown, full of art galleries, quaint shops, restaurants, and home of the Rockport Chamber Music Festival and Rockport Art Association. Boat tours leave regularly from two wharves, and you can rent sea kayaks, go deep sea-fishing, or climb the rocks at the end of Bearskin Neck and watch the sun set over the harbor and the famous Motif #1 fishing shack.

The same short walk brings you to Front Beach, with its fine swimming and scenic views of Rockport's coastline for adults, and gradual slope and tidepools that delight children. Along the way you will pass the lane leading to Millbrook Meadow, an oasis-like park with a pond, waterfall, babbling brook, and large lawn with swings and slide.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 206595
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
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

Rockport

Located in Rockport, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. Hammond Castle is a notable landmark, and 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 and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Rockport, MA

What's nearby

  • Front Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shalin Liu Performance Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rockport Art Association & Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Back Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Motif No 1 - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Rockport Station - 6 min walk
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Common Crow Natural Market - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Surfside Subs - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sea Breeze Liquors - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brothers Brew - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Simplicity on Quiet Lane, Spacious and Relaxing, Walk to Shops, Beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Quaint Simplicity on Quiet Lane, Spacious and Relaxing, Walk to Shops, Beaches?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quaint Simplicity on Quiet Lane, Spacious and Relaxing, Walk to Shops, Beaches?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Simplicity on Quiet Lane, Spacious and Relaxing, Walk to Shops, Beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quaint Simplicity on Quiet Lane, Spacious and Relaxing, Walk to Shops, Beaches located?

Located in the heart of Rockport, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Front Beach, Shalin Liu Performance Center and Rockport Art Association & Museum. Back Beach and Bradley Wharf are also within 10 minutes. Rockport Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a very easy check-in process, and The house is very comfortable with lots of bedroom space
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Relaxing stay in Rockport

Great property. Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great to have parking and a place so close to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very helpful. It was clean and convenient for the train ride. Would love to stay at this place again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great experience staying here! Communication with the host was top notch - they really went above and beyond to provide good information and friendly service! This was a great space for our family and was very accommodating to children. The location was excellent, within walking distance to the beach and bearskin neck. We loved our time here and wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Rockport Ranch

The property was as described and served our purposes well. Great location, walkable to downtown Rockport, and nice privacy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

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

Excellent location & comfort

This property is located close to downtown which has shops, galleries, beaches, & restaurants. The kitchen and family room are comfortable & well provisioned. Having three bedrooms was also convenient with teenagers! Plenty of parking too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

Great Home

This is a spacious home with lots of room for 4 adults. We loved the kitchen and cooked lots of good meals, enjoyed relaxing in the backyard and most importantly enjoyed the easy walk to the town and to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct, 2021
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay at our house! Definitely a great place to relax and spread out, indoors and outdoors.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

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

Quick weekend getaway

This was my second time visiting Rockport, first time I stayed on the neck. The house location was perfect and walkable to everything. My parents, daughters and I all fit comfortably. I'd definitely stay here again. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct, 2022
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and found the living space comfortable and close to everything. Hope you can return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miche L.

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

Amazing location, generous host, easy process

It was the hot and muggy week that hit all the heatwave records. Our host brought us additional brand new fans which she purchased so we had extra airflow. That was amazing. There's also AC. This location is lovely and quiet, very close to downtown Rockport. I was psyched that we had parking and could walk everywhere we wanted. Great lobster downtown. Such a relaxing five days. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn B.

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

Fun weekend

Just want to thank the owners - its a beautiful home. For 6 adults- it was very roomy. The house had everything you could think of that you may need. We thought the 1 bathroom was going to be an issue, but it wasn't. Great neighborhood. It was a nice walk to get to "town". We walked off our dinner for sure walking back home. Gloucester is maybe 10 minutes away. Salem, maybe 30 minutes. The only 'issue' was the fishy smell when we walked in the house. It was still there Saturday morning. So we febreezed everything cause we weren't sure where it was coming from. Its possible previous "renters" cooked fish or lobster and it just lingered? Other than that our trip was s blast. We had no reason to contact the owners, so we didn't.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept, 2022
Thank you so much for your wonderful review - we’re very glad you enjoyed your stay! I think the large size of the one bathroom makes it work out better than might be anticipated. Thanks for the heads up about the lingering cooking smell - I’m sorry you experienced that! I reached right out to our cleaning crew now so they can address it right away.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Great place to stay!

The location was great. Easy walk down to the shops and the ocean, also an easy drive to surrounding towns. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

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

Three generations

The house is a bit dated, but so comfortable and the location is perfect. It was a short walk to breakfast, lunch, dinner and shopping. Rockport was located in easy driving distance to other places we wished to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

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

Nice place

Rented the house for a tuna fishing trip, perfect location. 20 minutes from the docks. Definitely will rent again if I'm in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

Lovely home in perfect location

My family and I had a fantastic stay Priscilla's home, everything exceeded our expectations. The home itself is very clean and cozy, comfortable and spacious for the 4 adults we had for this trip. The location is incredible - just a short walk to beautiful downtown Rockport and the beach. We loved walking to get coffee in the mornings and having easy access to all the things that make Rockport such a great destination. Priscilla was welcoming, accommodating and quick to reply. I highly recommend this house and look forward to the opportunity to stay again! This will be our first choice if we are lucky enough to return to Rockport. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon W.

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

Perfect location

House was close to everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

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

Clean, spacious and good location

The rooms look very clean and are spacious than they appear in the pictures. Two out of the three bedrooms and the living room have ACs which are helpful during hot summer days. Check-in process is easy. The owner is very thoughtful to provide a handbook with local restaurant recommendations and many local maps and activity pamphlets. We used grill to make dinner. The location of the house is convenient, just 5 min walk to Main street and Front Beach. There are many art galleries, restaurants and ice cream shops on Main street. The view in Rockport is picturesque, and there are many activities available in Cape Ann area. We had a very pleasant stay in this house and area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James L.

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

Secluded New England style home

This was by far the easiest VRBO rental I have had. Everything was exactly as advertised. Came to attend a wedding. The day we drove up from NJ was the hottest day of the year to date. Homes generally do not have air conditioning. When we arrived, we found that owner had opened windows to cool the home. Stayed two nights and it was exactly what we were hoping for. Owner was very fast responding to any messages through VRBO. Can't say enough about how nice this experience was.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kirsten A.

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

Working Vacation

My husband was working in Gloucester on a scallop boat, and so our 1 year old son and I stayed down with him. The house was perfect for the last week we needed! With the season on a quota, you’re never sure exactly how much time you need to reserve a place, so I was beyond thankful when the host allowed us to add an extra night onto our reservation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olga P.

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

Beautiful, Quiet, Close to Downtown

The house more spacious than it seemed from the pictures, we stayed as a family group of 6 people (3 generations) and there was plenty of room. Location is perfect, on a small quiet cul-de-sac off Main Street, within an easy walk to Bearskin Neck. It's an older house but well-maintained and sparkling clean. A slightly overgrown yard creates a wonderful low-key Rockport beach vibe. Priscilla is an amazing host who really went out of the way to make our stay comfortable. On the first day of our stay, we had a major issue with the shower. I messaged Priscilla at 11pm on a Friday night before a long weekend (but had low hopes for a quick response given the timing). Priscilla called me on Saturday morning at 8am, to say that she arranged for a plumber to come the same morning. When the plumber couldn't fix the issue, she found another contractor who came in the same afternoon. (We didn't even have to stay in the repairmen, we were out the whole time enjoying the area.) When it turned out that the issue can't be fixed quickly, Priscilla offered to rent a room in a nearby motel for us, so that we could go there to shower. I declined since that wouldn't be a practical solution for my group, and then Priscilla gave me a full refund on my stay. I was extremely impressed by her quick reaction and her generosity. It's amazing how she really cared and tried to help us in all possible ways. Thank you, Priscilla, and we hope to return some other time! [To a future renter: the shower issue will obviously get a permanent fix before the house can be rented again, so you needn't worry about it. What you need to know is that Priscilla is a host who will be there for you and will do everything to help you with any questions or issues that might arise during your stay.]
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth N.

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

Girls weekend

We had a great time this weekend. The location of the house was perfect for walking everywhere and enjoying a spring weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May, 2022
We’re glad you enjoyed your stay at our house and were able to make the most of the close proximity to downtown Rockport and its beautiful ocean!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Amazing Weekend Getaway

We stayed at Priscilla's home this past weekend to celebrate a family birthday. We had an absolutely wonderful stay in this comfortable home. Checking in was easy and Priscilla made sure we knew how everything worked, from the tv to the washer/dryer. We were just a short walk from downtown Rockport and it was so convenient, especially since we could park our car in the driveway! The home was clean and cozy for relaxing. We would highly recommend this home and Priscilla to anyone looking for a fun stay in Rockport! Thank you Priscilla for being such a consdierate host, we hope to return soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May, 2022
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay in our home! We love the easy proximity to town too, and are glad you had everything you needed for a relaxing getaway!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Max K.

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

Beautiful Rockport Home

My friends and I had a wonderful time staying in this beautiful Rockport home. The house was very comfortable and had everything we needed, and the owner was extremely responsive and helpful. The house is just a short walk from town and the beach, and it's a quick drive to Halibut Point and some great quarry walks. It was an all around great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jim K.

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

Quiet, Convenient Location

The house was as advertised. Clean and cozy. Within walking distance to T-station and seaport area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Great stay

Great house and location

About the host

Hosted by P. Squires

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We still enjoy using our summer house on and off throughout the year, and are happy to make it available to other families when we're not there. Our children were lucky to grow up spending their summers at Front Beach and enjoying the ice cream and candy shops throughout downtown Rockport. The jar of beach glass on our family room mantle contains layers of memories collected each summer during their childhood!

Why they chose this property

When we found this house, we almost couldn't believe our luck at the location. While just a simple 5 minute stroll into town and to Front Beach, it is situated on a quiet private lane with virtually no traffic. It has a good sized yard, and some conservation land directly behind it. We have convenience to everything downtown Rockport offers, yet quiet and privacy with a safe place for our children to play.

What makes this property unique

As mentioned above, we are very centrally located, yet we have space and privacy to relax and for our children to be outdoors.

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