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Walk to the ocean, very private. Secluded, woodsy location.

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A lush garden with various flowering plants and trees.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk, a lamp, a mirror, and a window.
A garden with two wooden chairs and a table, surrounded by greenery and a stone wall.
A room with a wooden floor, a desk with a computer, a chair, a staircase, and a door with white curtains.
A rustic wooden house with a sloped roof, multiple windows, and a front porch.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gloucester, MA
  • Place, Halibut Point State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape Ann
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Wingaersheek Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪72 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Rockport

With a stay at this apartment in Rockport, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Cape Ann and Halibut Point State Park. .This apartment is 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Good Harbor Beach and 9.9 mi (16 km) from Wingaersheek Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Halibut Point State Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Motif No 1 - 11 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Cape Ann - 13 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Good Harbor Beach - 17 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 23 min drive - 11.5 miles

Getting around

  • Rockport Station - 12 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Seaport Grille - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Surfside Subs - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Walk to the ocean, very private. Secluded, woodsy location.

We are a cozy studio in a unique setting. There is a babbling brook that runs through the property to the ocean. This was a granite-quarrying site many years ago, and the property retains the remnants of a granite road used by ox carts to move granite blocks to the schooners. There is wild life on occasion, we recently had a great blue heron for several days. State park on the ocean is a 20 min walk.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchenette with a refrigerator and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills and bike parking.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

2 day minimum stay

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number C0331691070

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Walk to the ocean, very private. Secluded, woodsy location. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3rd stay at this wonderful property!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalya S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place near a steam. Very comfortable lodging and responsive host. I'd happily stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a lovely place to stay with a babbling brook, lots of birds singing, and beautiful woods. Phil is warm and welcoming as a host and responds to all questions promptly. I will be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was perfect, Phil was right there to meet us.He showed us the place explaining everything and let us know if we needed anything or had any questions to give him a call. Place was extremely comfortable for 2. Love our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was just what we were looking for towards our stayIf we come this way again we will stay again.Thank you Philip
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Pleasant Stay

The place was cute, I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, peaceful, quiet and very cozy. Short walk to hiking trails and the ocean. Short drive to great restaurants in Gloucester and Rockport. Philip is wonderful and very available. Thanks, Philip!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Molly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had a great stay :) Phil was very welcoming, friendly and hospitable. Took some great walks and had a nice meditation spot by the creek. Despite owners being on the property, I never saw them unless I needed something. They made it feel very private and that was very appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Quiet hideaway

It was easy-We weren’t there much-Great locationLister pool and lobster land great food
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Donna H.

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

Was basic comfortable. Beautiful grounds

Beautiful grounds. Lovely area. Enjoyed Exploring Glouster
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

zoe v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A sweet, quiet place with amazing wildness and plantings all around. Easy access to Rockport and Gloucester and to local beaches and quarry walks. Wonderful host.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stew D.

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

Great place to stay

Clean and cozy studio. Was working in the area for a few days and was a relaxing place to come back to in the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The only challenging thing was the weather! Phil was a fine host; the location is lovely. It is not at all accessible, so keep that in mind. We were in Gloucester to explore the outdoors, and Phil had a well-stocked 'things to do' binder, which we used.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

william f.

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

Nice Place

Kids and I loved Gloucester and Cape Anne. Beautiful yard with firepot
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

Good place for peace and quiet

Beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

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

Great place, great peaceful location!

This was such a cute place! Nice quiet location! Walking distance to a cute little beach. Phil was very nice and had some great recommendations of things to see in the area. I would love to go back a stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jordan C.

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

Lovely setting

Lovely and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Peaceful getaway

Beautiful, peaceful, wooded getaway in a part of Gloucester with which we were previously unfamiliar.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juli K.

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

Cute!

Despite the downpour, Phil was outside with a flashlight to greet us when we arrived. Beautiful property and adorable accommodations! Definitely will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexis/Anthony Q. Q.

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

Beautiful home, wish we stayed longer!

This was my happy place for the weekend. We attended a wedding in Gloucester and had the best place to stay! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Stony Brook

Very comfortable and private. Perfect stay for a visit to our daughter and SIL in Beverly. Hope to be back in Spring
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Charming

Cute little studio appt with separate entrance on lovely property near Gloucester and Rockport area. Comfortable bed, tiny but functional bathroom with great shower. Second stay and hopefully we’ll be back again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

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

Quiet & Calm

Woke up drinking coffee to baby deer greeting us outside. Hiked around Mass & NH for the weekend. Was a great spot to rest.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaci C.

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

Magical retreat

I loved staying in this simple little efficiency. This part of Massachusetts is truly a hidden gem. Philip was very welcoming and gracious. The property was beautiful (I saw a bunny, chipmunks, a deer) and the space was comfortable. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariah J.

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

Great stay

Phil was very kind and accommating with us when our babysitting fell through and had to bring our 2 year old daughter along. Very responsive to questions and messages I sent him. Thanks for the great stay Phil!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024