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Terrace/patio
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Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Quaint Waterfront Cottage

Relax and breathe the salt air in this charming waterfront cottage. It is on well-known Bearskin Neck with a large deck and a big yard right on the water. While the shops, galleries, restaurants, and harbor are just a two-minute walk, the cottage is very private and quiet. "'Saltair" is fully furnished with one bedroom (two twin beds), a complete kitchen and a sunset across the water. It is filled with charm, history and antiques. There is parking on the property. The library and renowned Shalin Liu Theater are a five minute walk. It is a 7-10 minute walk to three beaches. The Commuter Rail and grocery story are a 15-minute walk. Every place you walk, bike or drive is bursting with natural beauty and quaintness. NOTE: the living room and bathroom floors in this funky cottage slant, so bring your sea legs :)

Keywords: cottage, waterfront, Bearskin Neck,

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0100252520
Property # 360821vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Rockport

Located in Rockport, this cottage is by the ocean. Rockport Art Association & Museum and Shalin Liu Performance Center are cultural highlights, 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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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 - 17 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 - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Waterfront Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Quaint Waterfront Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quaint Waterfront Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Waterfront Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quaint Waterfront Cottage located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is steps away from Bradley Wharf and Motif No 1. Rockport Art Association & Museum and Shalin Liu Performance Center are also within 5 minutes. Rockport Station is 17 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Perfect little get away

Second stay here, it’s everything we could ever ask for and where we go to relax and unwind, grateful for the chance to stay here and hope to return !
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct, 2023
We are very fortunate to have personable, appreciative guests who value and respect our cottage and the unique neighborhood. It's a treasure.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

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

Cozy Home in a Great Location

Saltair has every convenience you might want. It's in a peaceful spot, with a view of the bay. Yet, just around the corner are Bearskin Neck's shops and restaurants. Beaches and a beautiful park are in easy walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct, 2024
Thanks, Carol. So glad you enjoyed it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Traci S.

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

Just WOW!

What an amazing and eclectic cottage by the sea. It was just perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct, 2024
Thank you, Traci. I am guessing you may be an educator focusing on the well being of the whole child. I am a retired school.social worker. Teaching children and youth is life's most important calling.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Perfect Escape

Adorable little cottage right on the water, no better place to relax - unwind and stroll Rockport, our car barely ever moved. Wake up each day to a view of the water and let your self unwind, couldn’t have been better. Owners have been terrific in setting up our stay, highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

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

Charming cottage on Bearskin Neck, Rockport

This rustic cottage is in a quiet and peaceful part of Bearskin Neck with views of spectacular sunsets. The neighbors are friendly and gracious. Anything one might need is within a very short walk.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thanks, Jane. I was delighted to have you and Sarah stay at Saltair. The neighbors commented on how wonderful you were too! I am glad you enjoyed your time there. I hope you got my message to you after you departed. I appreciate how clean you left everything. I have requested your deposit be returned. Please let me know if Vrbo does not do that soon. Take care, Carol
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Cozy little escape to heaven

Ideally located for a walking vacation, and yet far enough off the main drag to be quiet and private. An utterly adorable place that just took us both back in time to childhood (60’s couple here), Saltair is awash in character and quirks, we couldn’t have enjoyed it more and hope to be back soon ! Had everything we needed and more while letting us unwind and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May, 2023
Michael and Wanda were perfect renters. They were very personable, relaxed, communicated clearly, and ready to enjoy their stay. I hope to rent to them again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location,location,location! This charming antique cottage overlooks the water. The cottage is on Bear Skin Neck. The shops, restaurants, art museum,etc are all within walking distance. I enjoyed sitting on the beautiful deck reading my book. The cottage was very clean and had everything I could want. I would highly recommend this property. I would stay at Saltair again if I go back to Rockport.
View from deck.
Motif 1 is a short walk from the cottage.
View from deck at sunset.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2025
Thank you, for the positive review. We love it when people appreciate our special spot. Enjoy the rest of your summer. Carol
Archival

8/10 Good

Janice A.

A place for relaxing

The owners were excellent to work with. The cottage was as described. It is quaint and vintage. A wonderful relaxing place. The ocean views are spectacular. The kitchen is well supplied. The area is filled with great little shops, restaurants, and other interesting activities. I hope to revisit the cottage soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carol was a great host. Everything we needed was in the cottage and the location is perfect. The historical items and books in the cottage added to the ambiance and experience. I highly recommend the whale watching trip and plan on at least a day to explore bearskin neck. The twin beds are thin and there's plywood between the mattress and box spring. It was like getting onto a stone slab, BUT, I slept well and was not sore in the morning so then there's that! There's room for an air mattress or two if needed. I highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

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

Perfect for us

Celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary, this quirky cabin by the shore placed us in the perfect spot. The view is spectacular, the house is well appointed, well loved, and it's history is well preserved. The floor slants, but as long as you're sure-footed, it doesn't cause any unnecessary hardship, it just adds to the ambiance. Having everything we wanted within short walking distance made this trip an easy success. We loved every minute of our time here and will return soon!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun, 2022
Stephen and Heather were perfect renters. The communication was easy, personable, and reliable. . They were impeccably clean. I was delighted to have them rent our much loved and "quirky" cottage.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

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

Fantastic Location with great ocean view

My mother and I had a wonderful stay at Saltair. The views from the porch are outstanding. Its a great place to start & end your day. The house is quirky but i like the charm of an older home. It is neat, clean, and is equipped with everything you need for your stay. The hosts are very nice and respond promptly to any questions/concerns you have. The neighbors are are all very friendly. There are two off-street parking spots which are fantastic for that location. The location is fantastic. Its a short walk to restaurants, shops, the beach, theater, etc. I would recommend this home to any friends and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2022
Thank you for the kind words about our fun, quirky cottage. You were wonderful renters who left everthing in great shape.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

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

Waterfront on Bearskin Neck

Quaint, historic cottage with water view from deck or breakfast table. Owner and neighbors very friendly and helpful. Very close to shops and classic views of the harbor, bay, and ocean. We loved our stay and are already looking forward to returning.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

burke w.

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

Perfect Getaway

Great one-of-a-kind cottage in a great, quaint town. Private, yet walking distance to everything. Breathtaking views and sunsets. Comfortably quirky. We'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Location, Location, Location!

I spent a delightful week in this sweet cottage on Bearskin Neck. As mentioned in the listing, it has its peculiarities, but it also has a beautiful setting and the best-equipped kitchen I've ever encountered in a vacation rental. Nicely laid out, excellent Wi-Fi, and very quiet despite being right in the middle of things.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Saltair

A charming cottage in a perfect location. It was well stocked with all the essentials. The large picture window overlooking the harbor was picture perfect. We so enjoyed our stay and it was so relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

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

Peaceful with great ocean view

This cottage is a dream with its great location and view. Though only 2 streets away from Bearskin Neck's main street, it is peaceful. You could spend the entire time sitting inside at the table or out on the deck, both with an ocean view. It is quaint and the living room floor does slant towards the ocean which is where I want to be anyway. Lots of thoughtful little things like kleenex boxes, waste paper baskets, mirrors, toiletries, all kinds of kitchen supplies, and a CD player. Bedroom has heavy drapes to keep out the morning light. I really hope to come back again and again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

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

Quaint ocean views

We loved 'Saltair' for its comfort,charm, and location -- a real ocean getaway, peaceful and quiet yet convenient to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May, 2021
Nancy and her husband were wonderful renters. They enjoyed our funky, homey cottage, left everything spotless, and followed all my requests. It was a pleasure to have them at "Saltair."
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie O.

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

Amazing beyond belief!

The Saltair is charming, clean and comfortable and in a superb location. Watching the lobster boat from the front window was a treat! Carol went above and beyond from my first interaction with her to make our trip wonderful. Will definitely be back to Saltair- wish we could have stayed forever!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Absolutely wonderful place!

The most charming cottage I've ever seen, in a perfect location. The view from the back porch is amazing, the kitchen has everything you might possibly want, and everything was clean and in good condition. I got used to the tilted floors in a day or so, they weren't really a big deal at. Will definitely stay here again if I'm ever in the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naomi W.

This lovely old cottage will stay in your heart and mind forever once you've stayed there.

I loved every moment there, and would love to go back sometime.. beautiful sunrise/sunsets .. coffee in the early morning on the deck, where we spent most of our time. You have to experience it first hand to really appreciate everything about the cabin, the area. Shops are just a short walking distance from the cottage, or a short drive ..something for everyone..
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thank you to a wonderful renter who truly connected to the cottage and Rockport. She was a model renter leaving our special cottage in top notch shape.

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