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Bright Coastal Apartment in the center of Quaint New England Sea Town

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A coastal view with a wooden building and a rocky shoreline.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a large window offering a view of the outside.
A loft-style living space with a high ceiling, a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A small building with a storefront labeled "Gibson's Ice Cream" and a sign for "Store Country Store."
A bedroom with two beds, a fan, and a window with sheer curtains.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Front Beach
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Microwave
  • Non-smoking
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Rockport, MA
  • Place, Motif No 1
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Shalin Liu Performance Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Bright Coastal Apartment in the center of Quaint New England Sea Town

New England the Hallmark way.
Quaint coastal town, historic landmarks, long stretches of sandy beaches, rocky shoreline walks, shopping, music, golf, and plenty of restaurants. Enjoy walking past stunning gardens in the spring/summer and through the pumpkin patches and brightly colored leaves in the fall. Spend the long summer days lounging at the beach or on the many golf courses — both just minutes away, catch a whale watching tour, schooner sail, or deep sea fishing excursion for those looking for a little more adventure out at sea!

Located on Bearskin Neck and nestled in the center of Rockport's vibrant and exciting colonial historic district, replete with shops, galleries, restaurants, fishmongers, kayaking, and the finest lobsters in the North Atlantic. Steps from our door you may also visit idyllic beaches, bandstands, our library, churches, yacht clubs, art association, & bicycling.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please run towels through wash & put in dryer + start dryer.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0540552520
Property # 11869973
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

About the area

Rockport

Rockport is home to this apartment. Rockport Art Association & Museum and Shalin Liu Performance Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Motif No 1 and Paper House. Schooner Adventure and Maritime Gloucester are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as sailing.
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Rockport, MA

What's nearby

  • Motif No 1 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rockport Art Association & Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 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

Getting around

  • Rockport Station - 16 min walk
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Surfside Subs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Common Crow Natural Market - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Long Beach Dairy Maid - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright Coastal Apartment in the center of Quaint New England Sea Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bright Coastal Apartment in the center of Quaint New England Sea Town?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Bright Coastal Apartment in the center of Quaint New England Sea Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright Coastal Apartment in the center of Quaint New England Sea Town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bright Coastal Apartment in the center of Quaint New England Sea Town located?

Situated in Rockport, this apartment building is steps away from Bradley Wharf, Motif No 1 and T Wharf. Rockport Art Association & Museum and Shalin Liu Performance Center are also within 5 minutes. Rockport Station is 16 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
EXCELLENT communication with the host, Excellent location in the heart of Rockport. The apartment was clean,and comfortable. It had everything that could be needed. We will stay here if we come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Molly is a wonderful, informative host! This apartment is adorable and you can’t beat the location. We always enjoy off season short trips. I imagine this spot is super fun in season as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great locatiion. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The property is a 2nd floor apartment right amongst the village shops above a business which is convenient but also can be noisy from crowds outside. It is a cute spot - however there is no onsite parking; you have to park your car a good 5-10 minute walk away on a residential street in the village. The owner of the business below was outstanding in getting us checked in with the key and access code needed to access the property; he also gave us the correct wi-fi password as it was incorrect in the welcome email from the vrbo owner. Also we did not know about the parking situation until 3 days prior to arrival. Communication with owner was 6 hours delayed as she lives in London . There was no info book to explain some general reminders/rules and/or simple housekeeping i.e. location of the washer and dryer and garbage pickup. We also had the kitchen sink plug and back up and the garbage disposal didn’t work; it was resolved with the owner’s cousin who came by at 8:30pm next day to fix. While this was a comfortable spot for our 6 night stay it has some drawbacks. It was clean but certainly not handicapped accessible with stairs, parking and a tiny bathroom (if you’re tall). Clearer information in advance would have made our stay less stressful upon arrival . I hope the owner reviews her welcome email and also considers putting together a welcome list/book.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My stay at this adorable apartment was wonderful. It is a cozy, seaside retreat. It is wonderfully and tastefully furnished. Everything you could need or want is available to you, and if you need something unusual (as I needed a non-slip bathmat) they are happy to furnish it.I had the dream vacation of a lifetime in a quaint New England village.Thank you, hosts, for your wonderful attention to detail!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The location is phenomenal. Right in the very heart of the shops and restaurants on Bearskin Neck..we were excited to stay in this area. Beyond that, we have very little to praise. We knew it was going to be somewhat rustic but, this was pretty bad. Where to begin? The windows haven’t been cleaned in some time. When looking out we could see the build up of dust, dirt and finger prints. The closets were loaded with spider webs, the blinds in one room were decrepit with splits and holes. One bedspread had a hole in it, another blood stained. We felt disgusted when stripping the beds by the amounts of sweat and saliva stains that covered the old pillows on every bed. There’s no comfortable seating for guests. One armoire had something disgusting stuck to a shelf. The shower is so gross. Only 1 of 4 of us actually used it. She said the shower curtain kept sticking to her. There is a cupcake & ice cream business underneath the apartment. They play loud music throughout the entire day while they’re open. The sound comes right up into the apartment..hope you like the genre. We didn’t watch the TV because we’d have to turn it up loudly to hear over the music. The elevated noise wasn’t worth it. I went to make coffee in the old coffee maker. There was some old coffee dried up in the pot. The night stands in 1 room have the drawers removed so there’s just a hole with dust and spider webs building up, in their place. We were thoroughly disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 September 2026
Hi Elizabeth, sorry to see your review considering you check out message which I have posted below. You didn’t mention during your stay any of this and we would have happily immediately sent someone to reclean the apartment. We have reached out to the cleaner with your concerns as well. Please next time you stay with someone mention these issues to them directly first so they have the chance to make it right rather than impacting their review scores so negatively and affecting the renting potential. We would have rather made this right for you during your stay. Your exit message to us, with information related to your personal life redacted: “ Thank you sooooo much Molly! I’m glad I’m asking now for the very reason of making reservations in advance of our trip. My heart is beyond happy for our time in your apartment. I grew up in ____ and spent my 20’s & 30’s living around the North Shore. Now I’m __, living in __ & get to bring 3 friends who have never been to the area before to my old stomping grounds. I feel blessed beyond words; especially for being able to stay ON the very street that I frequented for shopping and dining for many happy years! If you don’t mind me asking, do you also own Gifford’s Ice Cream Shop? I have a feeling we’re about to be really spoiled with that shop right there! I won’t take up any more of your time. Thank you for the joy you bring to others,💜”
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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Hosted by Molly Wakeling

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