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Adorable renovated house, steps from Front Beach and Town

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Rockport, MA
  • Front Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Shalin Liu Performance Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Cape Ann
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office

About this property

Adorable renovated house, steps from Front Beach and Town

Welcome to your private oasis in Rockport, just steps away from Front Beach. This charming home was recently fully renovated. The brand new kitchen features stunning granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, and a small island with 2 barstools. The bathrooms also have all new fixtures, with a tub/shower in the second floor full-bath. The large living/dining room features a 55" flat-screen TV, comfortable couch, an easy chair, a dining table with four chairs and air conditioning. There is also a small dedicated office space off of the living room with a desk & chair perfect for remote work. On the second floor, there are beautiful original wide-pine wood floors. There is a king bed in the Master Bedroom, along with a TV, ceiling fan, and air conditioning. Off the bedrooms, there is a large walk-in closet/laundry room with new front-loading washer & dryer. The second bedroom has a twin daybed, with a second twin trundle bed underneath which can be pulled out as needed (note the second bedroom does not have a separate air conditioning unit - we do provide a fan, and the mini-split a/c unit in the master bedroom will cool the entire second floor if the doors are left open). The backyard has a beautiful shady patio with a table and four chairs, and a gas grill. There is off-street parking in the driveway for 2 cars. The home is on a quaint side-street, right across the street from Millbrook Meadow, which has a playground for the little ones. It is also right around the corner from Front Beach, and an easy walk to the shops and restaurants of Bearskin Neck.

For the security of our guests and the safety of our home there is 1 operational security camera located on the outside of the house facing the driveway. The camera records both visually and audibly.

Property manager

Gretchen Osterhout
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number C0257002520

About the area

Rockport

Located in Rockport, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Ann and Good Harbor Beach. Schooner Adventure and Maritime Gloucester are also worth visiting.
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Rockport, MA

What's nearby

  • Front Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shalin Liu Performance Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Motif No 1 - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Halibut Point State Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Cape Ann - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Rockport Station - 7 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 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Surfside Subs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Brothers Brew Coffee Shop - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable renovated house, steps from Front Beach and Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Adorable renovated house, steps from Front Beach and Town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable renovated house, steps from Front Beach and Town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Adorable renovated house, steps from Front Beach and Town located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Back Beach and Front Beach. Shalin Liu Performance Center and Motif No 1 are also within 15 minutes. Rockport Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

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

Easy stay

No issues great place!
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph Q.

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

very neat and modern

Looked to me that the property had been recently modernized as the kitchen was wonderfull, all the other areas where neat, clean and updated as far as I could tell. No issues with house, TV service took some learning but thats not the locations fault. Overall good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin L.

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

Rockport Delight

Clean! Cute! Steps away from an adorable meadow/pond/park. Cut through the meadow and you are at the beach. Rockport is amazing! Great coffee and donuts at Brothers Brew. Cool little shops, restaurants and lots of art. The host is easy to work with. Loved the property!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

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

Wonderful Beach Home

We loved this beach house. The house was extremely clean, charming and very well stocked. The location is amazing- on a quiet street within walking distance to the beach and the town. We will stay definitely stay there again when we are in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is the first time I chose to rent a house instead of staying at a hotel and thankfully had a great experience. The Adorable house was charming! It was also very comfortable, stocked with linens, kitchenware and even beach gear like chairs and pails. The owner, Gretchen, went above and beyond to care for her guests. I wouldn't have been more comfortable in a hotel. Rockport is also a charming town full of lovely people. Great time all round :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan U.

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

Deserves 10 stars!

Th cottage is exactly as shown, a nice quiet neighborhood, handy to all the surrounding areas of Rockport and even Boston by train. We ate out, cooked a pot of chili for a two day cold spell, slept well in a comfy bed. You literally could not ask for more. The host was prompt in replies and communication was faultless. We’d stay again in a heartbeat. This was our second trip to the area, and we truly enjoy Cape Ann. From sailing to museum visits, it was a great trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann R., Austin, Texas USA

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

Wonderful weekend getaway!

Came in from Texas for a weekend get away to escape the heat. In addition to the cooler temperatures we were thrilled with the accommodations, location and overall ambiance. The place is even better in person. Comfortable beds and furniture. Gretchen, the host, was very helpful and responsive. The location is perfect. On a quiet street, but easy walk to shopping, restaurants and the beach. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex P., Snoqualmie, WA

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

Perfect Rockport stay!

This was by far the comfiest house we’ve stayed in during our travels. The bedding was soft and cozy, stocked kitchen, comfortable couch and chairs and a washer and dryer to boot! Perfect for our family on an extended weekend and within walking to downtown shops and restaurants. My little one didn’t want to leave! We will absolutely be back to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giuliana L.

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

The Perfect Week in Rockport

This was our second year staying at Gretchen’s amazing property. This house is truly a hidden gem - perfect proximity to the beach and town and a clean family friendly house with every amenity needed for a great vacation. Gretchen is extremely responsive as well. The patio out back with a grill were an added bonus for cool summer evenings. We can’t wait until next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Camille T., Carmel New York

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

Everything you could wish for in a vacation home

We have stayed in several vacation rentals, and we have never come rented one that was so thoughtfully designed and appointed. Everything is there, from the paper toweling to the shampoo/conditioner and body wash. It was squeaky clean. I could even see the vacuum tracks left on the back of the couch from its last clean. Great patio and location. The only thing I would suggest is that when you take a shower bring whatever toweling you require from the hall closet in with you before you take a shower. Otherwise, the house is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

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

LOVELY spot in Rockport

Our family (two adults, two kids, ages 8/5) stayed here for a week in August and it was absolutely perfect. Clean, bright, cheery and the best location to Front Beach and the town and an easy drive to everywhere else you would want to go on Cape Ann. The kitchen was well equipped and we loved everything about this place. Really feels like a little (updated beautifully!) cottage by the sea. We hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

comfortable home walking distance to 2 beaches

Home was actually one of the best summer vacation homes that we have stayed at in the past. Clean, well kept, no odd smells. Some more microwaveable items would be helpful. We would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen B.

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

Belchers visit

We had a great time! Great location and beautiful home! Close to the beach, shops and restaurants.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

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

Great stay!

This house is perfect, especially for families. Right next to the beach and a short walk to downtown area. Extremely clean and great communication with the property manager. A+ stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia A.

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

Awesome!

This is a great property! Close to everything, clean and a beautiful home. I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to visit Rockport.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen S., United States

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

Very nearly perfect

We spent six June nights in this charming and very clean cottage just around the corner from Front Beach. Pleasant simple decor (no collectible clutter, thank you!), comfortable furnishings, easy in/out systems and instructions. A great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

barbara w.

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

Fantastic property!

The house was wonderful, as was the location, just a few blocks from the water and center of town. Highly recommend this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie O., Napa CA

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

One of our favorites so far

As native Rockporters is was so nice to be back home to see family and friends on Forest St where we lived for years. The rental is a perfect two bedrooms and well equipped and very comfortable. It was a wonderful stay all around.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kin B.

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

Perfect house 5 minute walk to the beach

Wonderful, clean, updated, pretty, uncluttered, amazing king size bed, cute second bedroom, great AC, great kitchen, big new wall TV, cute little patio and bbq. Loved our stay in this great house and quaint Rockport.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany B.

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

Great place to stay!

Beautiful home. Very clean. Prompt communication with the owner. We had a great time! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Gretchen Osterhout

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Gretchen and her husband Gary are empty nesters. They live in Rockport full-time.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests