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Holbrook House: Charming Rockport Village House, Walk To Everything!

Fully stocked kitchen. Seating for four people.

Overview
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Location
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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4800 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Rockport, MA

Front Beach
‪5 min walk‬
Shalin Liu Performance Center
‪7 min walk‬
Cape Ann
‪4 min drive‬
Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Holbrook House: Charming Rockport Village House, Walk To Everything!

A cozy, lovingly restored 1950's house. Walking distance to all that Rockport village and Bear Skin Neck has to offer.

The sunshine yellow Holbrook House is set on a quiet side street, and a short walk to Front Beach. Granite cobblestone provides parking spots for 2 cars.

The first bedroom has 2 twin beds. Second bedroom has queen bed. The natural light filled living room features a brick fireplace, flat screen Smart TV with cable and WiFi, window seat to get comfy and read a great book.

Full eat in kitchen with stainless steel appliances. One full bathroom on second floor and spacious laundry/mud room on first floor.

Stone patio and outdoor shower completed in 2015, making the backyard the perfect space to wash up post-beach days and enjoy al-fresco dining.

Property manager

Fran & Frank

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

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Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Deck and entrance. Bedroom window on the right.

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guest must answer a series of questions via inbox before confirming the booking within 24 hours. Should be comfortable climbing stairs.

Holbrook House owners are to be informed at the time of booking of all guests staying at Holbrook House.

Disruptive and unauthorized events are not permitted. Please respect our neighbors. When sending a request please send a message along with it.

Important information

You need to know

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

Property Registration Number C1795303400

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rockport

Located in Rockport, this holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Good Harbor Beach and Wingaersheek Beach. 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.

Rockport, MA

What's nearby

Front Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Shalin Liu Performance Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Motif No 1 - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Cape Ann - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Halibut Point State Park - 5 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

Rockport Station - 5 min walk
Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
‪Long Beach Dairy Maid - ‬7 min drive
‪Fish Shack Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
‪Surfside Subs - ‬7 min drive
‪Brothers Brew Coffee Shop - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Holbrook House: Charming Rockport Village House, Walk To Everything! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Holbrook House: Charming Rockport Village House, Walk To Everything!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holbrook House: Charming Rockport Village House, Walk To Everything!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holbrook House: Charming Rockport Village House, Walk To Everything! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Back Beach, Front Beach and Shalin Liu Performance Center. Rockport Art Association & Museum and Motif No 1 are also within 15 minutes. Rockport Station is 5 minutes by foot.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ricki S.

13 Jul, 2025

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

Holbrook House is the perfect place to unwind after spending a day in Rockport or exploring the various towns and beaches on Cape Ann. It is an easy walk to the beach, restaurants, shopping and the Shalin Liu Performance Center (make sure to check out the stunning view from inside the theater!). Hosts Fran and Frank are very responsive, answering every question I had quickly. When asked for ideas of what to do, Fran provided an extensive list, complete with links to each activity … and she followed up later to ask how we enjoyed any of these activities. The house is well equipped with bathroom toiletries, kitchen complete with all cooking and needed utensils, a wonderful couch on which to lounge and a comfy hair on which to recline. The house has central air (SO important on those hot summer days) and is on a blissfully quiet street. The backyard is well-taken care of and an oasis in the summer resort. We very much enjoyed our stay there and highly recommend it to anyone else.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina T.

8 Jul, 2025

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

A Perfect Coastal Retreat – Our Best Stay Yet!

We’ve been renting vacation homes for the past five years, and this home in Rockport, Massachusetts has truly been the best experience we’ve ever had. From the moment we arrived, everything felt welcoming, comfortable, and thoughtfully prepared.The house had every convenience we could ask for—from mirrors in all the rooms to oversized towels and even beach towels. The kitchen was fully stocked and perfect for the breakfasts and dinners we cooked during our two-week stay. We especially appreciated the heavy-duty washer and dryer—something that’s surprisingly rare in vacation rentals and made a huge difference for us.The living room had reliable internet and the TV allowed us to connect to our own streaming services, which was a great touch. My daughters were thrilled by the collection of books and games, and we all enjoyed the beach chairs and umbrella that made our trips to the shore so easy.Fran and Frank were exceptional hosts—always kind, responsive, and generous with their suggestions for local events, restaurants, and must-see spots in the area. Their attention to detail and warm hospitality made our stay truly special.This home is a true gem on the New England coast, and we can’t recommend it enough. We’re already talking about when we can come back!

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

20 Sept, 2024

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

Great Place

This is our third year of staying, we love this place. Everything about it is great.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wesley C.

7 Jul, 2024

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

Always a great place to stay

We have stayed here 5 times and hope to get 5 more. Great location, great owners, and great house.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dan S.

9 Jan, 2023

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

Great location in town

Enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Karen J.

22 Jun, 2024

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

Close to everything!

Very comfortable two-bedroom house within walking distance to everything in downtown Rockport, including food, drinks, and Cumberland Farms. Perfect spot for a carefree time away. Very friendly and helpful owners to answer any needs or questions you have.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

24 Sept, 2022

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

a lovely place to stay

This is a great place

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

10 Aug, 2024

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

Perfect vacation home!

This was a lovely house - clean, well- stocked with charming decor. Nice quite street but close to the beach, shopping and dining spots as well as the Commuter Rail station. Fran and Frank were great hosts. We had a couple of questions before we arrived which they answered quickly. And they were very helpful when we arrived. We loved our time at Holbrook House.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillian C.

18 Aug, 2024

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

Another great year!

We had another great year at the Holbrook House! House was spotless when we arrived! Fran and Frank have great communication ahead of arrival. Our family of 4, loves the location-easy walk to beach, park, and Brothers Brew donuts in the morning. The outdoor shower and small grassy yard make this house so special-both hard to find in Rockport!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

1 Jul, 2024

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

A lovely stay in Rockport, MA

This has been one of our favorite VRBO stays. The home was in a great location for downtown, Bearskin Neck, the beaches, and is very close to a beautiful park with pond, and playground, if you have young children. Fran and Frank were available and did communicate making us feel comfortable with their availability. The home was very clean and sweetly and comfortably decorated. We felt right at home!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bailey H.

2 Oct, 2023

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

Close to everything!

Fran's place is so lovely! Tucked away in a quiet street, super clean, and only a short walk into town. We had a great stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

KELLY B.

15 Sept, 2023

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

Wonderful

We could not have been happier with our stay. Absolutely perfect!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

20 Oct, 2024

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Clean, Comfortable and Cozy

Holbrook House was the perfect venue we were looking for while visiting my sister who lives in the nearby town of Manchester by the Sea. We were very comfortable during our week's stay and the house was fully stocked with whatever you would need for bed, bath and kitchen. Very clean and organized! Our hosts Frank and Fran were most accommodating and accessible at a moment's notice. Holbrook House was the perfect size for 2 people and close to all the shops and restaurants that Rockport has to offer. Gloucester is a few minutes drive away which also has a variety of restaurants that we most certainly visited! We have been coming to Cape Ann for over 30 years to visit my sister but have never rented a private house. We look forward to having the opportunity to visit Holbrook House again in the future. Thank you Fran and and Frank!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

5 Sept, 2023

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

Girls weekend

Great place for friends to spend time together! Either in the comfortable living room or the lovely back yard. The house is so convenient to the beach, shops and restaurants!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry M.

18 Oct, 2021

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

Outstanding location.

Walking distance to Rockport. Hosts where very responsive and supplied numerous reading materials on the region. We really loved the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

26 Aug, 2023

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

Great as always

And even the weather cooperates.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy M., Hamden, CT

18 Mar, 2023

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

Second stay

This was our second stay at this property which certainly indicates that we enjoy this rental very much. Fran and Frank are very accommodating and the place is clean, cozy, and well stocked. The location is great. Highly recommend this rental.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty K.

14 Oct, 2023

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

Holbrook house

Amazing little house and i am a 1st time vrbo. My host Fran was super amazing as well. Thank you so much

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha Clark S.

16 Jun, 2022

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

Close to everything in Rockport

We really enjoyed this location as it was a short walk to Front Beach, the Millpond, Main St, Bearskin Neck. The space was nicely equipped so we could eat most meals comfortably at “home,” if not in the lovely, private backyard. Enjoyed how quiet it was, too.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dianne Y.

6 Aug, 2023

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Great Location

Charming indoor and out, excellent location, very close to beach and Bearskin Neck's scenic harbor. Fran always available if you had any questions and she even gave suggestions for activities in the area. Very clean and accessible.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

13 Jun, 2023

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

Bucket list enhancer!

Amazing, quaint home! Quiet, beautiful outside patio! Close to everything! Made our bucket list trip all the better! Thank you! Would definitely book a stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Liz C.

27 Jul, 2024

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

Quiet Neighborhood

The Kitchen is well furnished for at home cooking and meals. The house is located in a nice and quiet neighborhood. Fran and Frank are friendly and helpful and gave us good information about beach closures due to water conditions. The back yard is a great place to have dinner—quiet and private. The home is damp (we stayed two weeks through some rainy weather) and the bedroom with the twin beds had an unpleasant odor that appeared to be emanating from the air conditioner. Hopefully these issues can be corrected

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillian C., Albany, New York

19 Aug, 2023

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

Great House!

This is our third summer staying at the Holbrook House. We love it-great house, great owners. Perfect size for our family of 4. We love the location for walks to the beach, town, and train station. We love having the backyard, outdoor shower and grill-which are not easy to come by in Rockport! We will be back next year for our 4th year.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

9 Jul, 2022

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

Another great stay at the cottage

My children & I have stayed here for five summers. It is a great space for the 3 of us and the owners are so easy to work with. Their home has everything you could need along w/ special touches like fresh flowers and menus/brochures for local attractions. You are close enough to walk to town and the beach and it is great to have a property that includes parking. We love staying at the Holbrook House!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

12 Aug, 2023

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

Another wonderful stay

This was our second visit and it was just as delightful as the first. The house is a perfect home away from home. Fran and Frank make sure you have everything you need. I especially love that there were additional little books and activities for the kids. The location also can’t be beat. You’re right near the beach and downtown shops and food. And if you have kids, there’s a park around the corner. We absolutely plan to come back again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Fran & Frank

We are Massachusetts natives, who enjoy traveling abroad and all over New England, but are always called home to life on the seaside. After moving to Rockport several years ago we have enjoyed making a home for yourselves and family on the picturesque and peaceful Cape Ann.

Why they chose this property

Holbrook House is our little piece of paradise in Rockport. We have put much time and thought into restoring our charming cottage. And would love to have the opportunity to host you and happy to provide any recommendations or answer any questions you have to ensure a delightful and relaxing stay in our village.

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location! We fell in love with this property because of it's perfect location, you can truly walk to everything! The shops, restaurants, ice cream parlors, artist galleries, beach, train, performance center, park with playground and pond, less than a mile from Holbrook House!