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The Orca – Modern Coastal Comfort Awaits

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The Orca Suite
Sunny 1st floor unit with views
Smart TV in living room for streaming
Leather arm chairs
Living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 455.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Water view

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom -Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom with Stand up shower

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The Orca – Modern Coastal Comfort Awaits

We are located directly in the Heart of Bearskin Neck, a historic Artists colony in Rockport. We are on a peninsula that is surrounded by the ocean, a truly unique place to visit. Sleeps 3. Located steps to the harbor, shops, restaurants, art galleries, Shalin Lui theater and walking distance to Front Beach and Old Garden Beach- you can park your car and enjoy walking to everything! Bearskin neck is a unique and picturesque New England artist colony which never disappoints. Come enjoy a true New England experience.

Property manager

Matt Walsh
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Water view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children no matter the age are counted towards the
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
No pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guest is required to sign a Rental Agreement. Security Deposit Required of $295. A cancellation fee applies.
Minimum age to rent is 27. NO Smoking. NO pets. NO parties/events. NO outside guests. Infants are counted as guests.
No Smoking, Pets, or extra guests shall be fined from security deposit at owners discretion.

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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number c0397432520

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rockport

Located in Rockport, this apartment is in the city centre and 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. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
Map
Rockport, MA

What's nearby

  • Motif No 1 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shalin Liu Performance Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Front Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cape Ann - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Halibut Point State Park - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Rockport Station - 17 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 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Surfside Subs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Brothers Brew Coffee Shop - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Orca – Modern Coastal Comfort Awaits pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at The Orca – Modern Coastal Comfort Awaits?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Orca – Modern Coastal Comfort Awaits?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Orca – Modern Coastal Comfort Awaits located?

Located in the heart of Rockport, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Motif No 1 and Shalin Liu Performance Center. Front Beach and Back Beach are also within 10 minutes. Rockport Station is 17 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

tom g.

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

Serene center

Enjoyed our stay here. Excellent location in the midst of shopping, dining, arts. Quirkiness of the place adds to its charm. Recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Whale watchers

Loved this place so much! Very clean and close to everything!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

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

Location, location, location!

This nautical inspired apartment had tons of character and couldn’t have had a better location. A coffee shop was just steps outside the front door along with all the charming shops and restaurants of Rockport’s Bearskin Neck. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micalah G.

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

The best spot!

Everything was perfect from location to cleanliness and communication! We loved our stay here and would recommend to anyone. We hope to come back soon!! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey F.

Favorite rental to date!

We LOVED our stay at the Orca and this property is our favorite to date! The Bearskin Neck area so neat. Theres so much to do, yet it’s quaint and peaceful. The Orca had everything we needed and communication with the property manager was amazing. We loved the decor and vibe and hope to stay there again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Perfect for a weekend

Stayed with our two kids. Loved the quaint space, had everything we need for a short stay. The location can’t be beat, a quick walk to the ocean, lots of shops nearby. Only downside is parking is not directly near property, but we didn’t have issues finding parking nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N.

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

Really enjoyed!!

Everything was in order and the stay went perfectly. Matt is awesome and very responsive. Thanks again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Baron H.

Wicked Place!

What an awesome aka WICKED step back in time at The Orca and with every modern convenience. I really enjoyed my stay! The JAWS touch for a huge fan like myself was great. Great place to relax and soak in the NE Charm and the area is soaked in rich history.

10/10 Excellent

George L.

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

West comes to East

Of course a great location! Good thing we didn't have a car though, absolutely no parking. Big bed for two and bunk bed in the other smallish room. Nice and comfortable furniture, good TV and nice split A/C unit that worked well on heat too. Kitchen was nice and stocked well. Bathroom was divided between shower toilet and sink vanity, great for two people sharing.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

doug s.

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

Best of Rockport

Great location. Walk to everything in Rockport. Fresh lobster 3 minutes walk away. Really fun nautical decor. This apartment is a little more masculine, darker wood than the other two in this building. We loved the look. Parking is blocks away but you don't need your car unless you're checking out another town. Full kitchen with new appliances. Photos are accurate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sian K.

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

Great location in Rockport

We were happy with our rental in Rockport, right on the cool street with little shops and 5 min walk from Front beach. Great ice cream place steps from the front door. The place itself was clean and comfortable. Nice porch table and chairs to hang out at by the door. The one thing i would warn other parents of, is that there is no door or curtain to close the bunk beds off from the rest of the space, and I hadn't grasped that from the listing. It can also be challenging to find non metered parking, especially Sat or Sunday. Best we did was bout 10 min walk from the place. That's the trade-off, though to be right in that street.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

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

Fabulous spot

We had a wonderful last-minute getaway for one night here. We had two adults and a young child and had plenty of space. The property was well-appointed with many thoughtful touches. Being right in the heart of bearskin neck was the best. We got ice cream and strolled back around the corner to our small front patio to eat comfortably. I didn't think many shops would be open in mid May, but there were plenty of places to shop and eat. Plus, street parking before April 15 is free. The Orca was a wonderful place to stay and we are already recommending it to friends!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Charming Storybook Apartment!

I am local to Cape Ann but needed a last minute place to put up some visitors. My friend stayed with his 6 and 8 year old daughters. They LOVED the place. It is adorable. Very well decorated and charming. The host has done a great job making a smaller space comfortable, and it is right in the heart of charming Bearskin neck. My friend described it as like staying in a Storybook! I visited the property as well and it was well appointed with modern appliances (smart TV, newer kitchen appliances). Matt the host was very responsive to any queries and made the whole process easy. Really the only downside is not having a parking spot, but Matt made the parking situation very clear in the listing. And being in the heart of so many fun shops, restaurants and beaches really makes parking much less of an issue. I would highly recommend the Orca!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

Perfect Stay in a Perfect Seaside Town

Nestled in the heart of scenic Rockport, MA, this rental exceeded all expectations for a perfect coastal retreat. From the moment we arrived, we were enchanted by the quaint charm that this property offered. The location is truly unbeatable. Situated just steps away from the picturesque coastline, we were able to enjoy morning walks along the water and sunsets every evening. The quaint shops and delicious seafood restaurants of downtown Rockport were also within easy walking distance, allowing us to immerse ourselves fully in the local culture. The rental itself was immaculate and beautifully decorated. It felt like a true home away from home, with every detail carefully thought out. The living spaces were spacious yet cozy, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring. The kitchen was well-equipped, making it convenient to prepare meals and snacks for the kids. Overall, our experience at this rental in Rockport, MA, was nothing short of exceptional. Whether you're seeking a romantic getaway or a family vacation, this property offers the perfect blend of comfort, charm, and unparalleled location. We can't wait to return and create more unforgettable memories in this coastal paradise.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

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

Perfect Offseason Getaway

My husband and I stayed at The Orca in early April and had a magnificent time. The property is very centrally located on Bearskin Neck. It's cozy and charmingly decorated. The kitchen is well-equipped, the living room and dining areas are spacious and nice, and the beds are comfortable. The shower stall is small, as some other reviewers mentioned, but that wasn't a big deal. The rest of the bathroom is large, with plenty of room to get ready. We really, really enjoyed out stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Matt Walsh

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As a super host, I have enjoyed providing a unique experience and accomodations to guests for the last 7 years.

Why they chose this property

Located in the heart of Bearskin Neck, The Orca is surrounded by Rockport’s best art galleries, seafood restaurants, and boutique shops. Enjoy the charm of this historic waterfront town, take in live music at the Shalin Liu Performance Center, or simply relax on your private patio while taking in the sites and sounds of Bearskin Neck.

What makes this property unique

• Private entrance from the front of the building
• One private bedroom with full size bed
• One bunk room with a twin-size bunk bed (suitable for school age kids)
• Private patio with outdoor seating
• Ground-floor location – no stairs to climb
• Boutique coastal charm with a mix of modern updates and historic character
• Walking distance to Rockport’s beaches, shops, and restaurants

Languages:

English

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