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Comfortable one level living overlooking the harbor

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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from our upper lawn, the view of the house overlooking the harbor.
Our Cape house is on one level, overlooking the harbor, with a screened porch
From the sunny living room or porch, you can take in the old harbor
Standing on the Opera House steps, looking across street, view of the house
Part of the porch is screened in and very comfortable on a summer day.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Rockport Marine Park
  • Place, Megunticook Lake
  • Place, Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre
  • Airport, Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Comfortable one level living overlooking the harbor

Built in 1850, remodeled in 1989 for a comfortable lifestyle, all on one floor! Right across the street from Rockport Opera house, with a sunny southern exposure and a wrap around porch. Walk easily to 18 Central and the Nina June Cafe in the same block. This would be a great house to rent while taking a class at The Center for Furniture Craftsmanship or the Maine Media Workshop. Perfect too for attending the Bay Chamber concerts right across the street in the Opera House or at Union Hall . The house has a number of comfy chairs for sitting and reading, and a desk situated next to a window overlooking the harbor for writing. It is a restful house, but there are plenty of adventures to be had in the surrounding Camden hills or inland- day sails on a schooner, hiking, kayaking.
Our two bedrooms each open onto the kitchen/dining area, and each has a full bathroom. Each one has an air conditioner, although it is rarely needed. How many times we visited here in the summer, leaving a hot steamy Boston, and found Rockport chilled by a fog bank. Mom would say, 'Always bring a sweater when you come to Maine!'
This house is perfect for two couples on a getaway weekend, or as a home base during a longer visit to New England. We have all the linens you need, and a well supplied kitchen for cooks. Soap is supplied as well as access to washer and dryer.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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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
This is a no smoking house. No evidence of smoking will be tolerated..

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rockport

Located in Rockport, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Beech Hill Preserve and Camden Hills State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Golfer's Crossing Mini Golf and Oakland Park Bowling Lanes. Sail Power and Steam Museum and Coastal Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Rockport, ME

What's nearby

  • Rockport Marine Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Megunticook Lake - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mount Battie - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Samoset Resort Golf Course - 9 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Belfast Station - 30 min drive
  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lucky Bettys - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cuzzy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪American Flatbread - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfortable one level living overlooking the harbor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Comfortable one level living overlooking the harbor?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfortable one level living overlooking the harbor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Comfortable one level living overlooking the harbor located?

Located in the heart of Rockport, this holiday home is steps away from Center for Maine Contemporary Art and Rockport Marine Park. Andre the Seal Statue and Golfer's Crossing Mini Golf are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 136 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well maintained historic home, awesome views, and great overall location.The owner, Ruth, was wonderful and very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

juleen l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location overlooking the harbor. Very sweet and comfortable home with everything you need. Owner connects with any questions you have and very pleasant.Will come back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the Wall's cottage.The view was lovely and we enjoyed exploring the area. Thank you for sharing your home. Cindy and Gordon Way
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is really perfekt. We had a great time in rockport. It is really clean, well maintained and comfortable. The view over the port and the coast is great.There is a nice lobster restaurant and a beautiful harbor nearby.Ruth Wall is an absolut helpful host. If you need help or if there are questions you receive an answer immediatly.Greetings from germany and thanks for renting us your house.
View over the coast
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

suzanne k.

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

Beautiful place !

Lovely deck with a view , spacious , clean , well stocked !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy F.

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

Gorgeous property

Gorgeous, well cared for property located in a cute little harbor town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

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

Beautiful home perfect location!

Beautiful home with great view of the harbor! Close to shopping! Very clean and comfortable home! Ruth was very nice and accommodating! Would definitely recommend to family and friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gracemarie M.

Lovely clean home and very comfortable!

We loved this house and the location was superb! Ruth was great to work with and she made sure our trip was the most enjoyable. So many places to visit and tons of information on where to go in Ruth’s guide. Just a beautiful spot in Rockport Harbor!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie H.

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

Perfect house

Having two bedrooms and two bathrooms was perfect for our family. Everything felt very clean. We loved having a screened in porch and a front deck facing the ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

Nice view

Beautiful place. Heating/cooling is not ideal.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betsy W.

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

Beautiful and comfortable

The home was truly a taste of New England with its design, interior, antiques and colors. We enjoyed the home and how well equipped it was and Ruth, the owner , was a gem!!! She even brought us vegetables from her garden!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

A lovely gem in Rockport, ME

This was the perfect place for us to stay on our recent trip to Maine. Ideal for two couples. Everything was so clean and neat, and the view over the bay was breathtaking. Ruth is such a considerate person, and she ensured that we had everything we needed. I would definitely choose this rental again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carol C., Newtown, PA

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

Cozy cottage by the harbor

The cottage was perfectly located. It was comfortable and cozy. The kitchen had all the necessary equipment to make cooking an occasional meal easy.Ruth was a charming hostess. We had fabulous weather. We will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

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

Nostalgic Home

The Rockport home was a comfortable, well stocked & equipped, clean, nostalgic home. The home history was interesting. Ruth and Rob were very attentive and they jumped through hoops to solve a problem. The area of Rockport is a quaint town with nice walking Opportunities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stan T., St Augustine, FL

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

Lovely Home, great location, wonderful stay

We enjoyed our five night stay at this lovely home overlooking the water in Rockport. A great location from which to explore the Maine coastline both north and south. Home is cozy and clean. Beds were comfy, internet works great. This was our first trip to Maine and we are glad we stayed here. Very nice owners easy to speak with and very helpful if you have questions. We would not hesitate to rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

2/10 Terrible

rich R.

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

Great House in a Great Town

The house was spacious and clean and beautifully landscaped - we had everything we needed, and more. It was right across the street from the Opera House and had a wrap-around deck with views of the Rockport harbor. Lots to do - climbing, hiking, even rowing in Camden harbor. You won't go wrong with this place - we would come back, and probably will! Rich and Nancy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

beautiful home and wonderful location

the house was better than we thought it would be. It offered all the amenities you could possibly need. It was cozy and comfortable. View from deck breathtaking. Location ideal for walks and buying lobster right off the boats at nearby dock. Ruth was great with offering suggestions as to what we might want to see or do. We would definately return:)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

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

Awesome!

This VRBO was just as it was advertised to be. The house was extremely comfortable for the four of us. It was also clean and really well stocked. It was centrally located to many of the experiences we were looking for. The views from the front porch were gorgeous and we spent a lot of time out there just watching the activity. Ruth, the owner, was very responsive whenever we reached out to her and she was a pleasure to deal with. We would recommend this VRBO and would definitely stay here again in the future. Thanks again Ruth for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laurie & Brian O.

Amazing week in Rockport!

We absolutely brought the beautiful weather with us! Our stay at the Rockport house could not have been better. Kitchen fully stocked with every item we could need, air conditioners worked great to cool us down after spending everyday outside. Very handy having washer & dryer available. Great notebook with suggestions for sights to see and restaurants. LOVED the screen porch & huge deck overlooking the harbor! Spent a great night around the big dining room playing cards. Overall our stay at your lovely house was just what we needed for our get away to Maine!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Olga R.

Most relaxing and peaceful vacation!

This house was perfect for a relaxing vacation! The property was as described and the owners were a pleasure to deal with. They met us at check in, showed us around the house and then pretty much left us alone. Unlike other properties we have stayed in this house has a lot of personality-no condo furniture here- looks like it was put together by somebody who actually lived there- nothing flashy, just very comfortable. We enjoyed having breakfast outside on the screened porch, which gave us enough privacy. Having a glass of wine while seating on the terrace, looking down on the harbor and just doing nothing was nice. Location is perfect: Samoset Golf resort is 10 mins away, Camden is up the street, the Hannaford supermarket is very close. This area of the town has sidewalks throughout and it made walking around very safe. We would definitely stay there again when in Maine.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M. M., Charleston, SC

CHARMING, homey cottage looking across Rockport Harbor

Maybe former guests at #9 Center Street should keep quiet: this is a not-fussy but very comfy "Down East jewel." A stone's throw from Camden, the house is even closer to my favorite harbor at Rockport...as well as a dreamy public "beach with shaded boulders and quiet coves for swimming any time of day. Fine eateries and fine food trucks deliver the best of Maine Cuisine. I especially loved an abundance of farm stands, bakeries, and Fresh markets. With corn, heirloom tomatoes, varied squash, and ME berries so available, we had a picnic lunch or supper every other day. Ruth is the best pre arrival source ever! Her prompt replies and suggestions were so helpful. She was clearly proud to share a home complete with mementos of several generations who've spent summers there. I hope to make this an annual treat. K of S.C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, very clean, family friendly, well stocked, etc. I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay... coming in from exploring each day was a pleasure... beautiful comfy/cozy home with literally EVERYTHING you need. Ruth was such a pleasure to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very well furnished and clean. Host was attentive and available. Loved the location; close to good restaurants—walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property! Clean, comfortable beds, great location, large deck with water views, screen porch. Fantastic communication with owners. We loved it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Ruth Wall

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We are husband and wife working in health care fields, living about 30 minutes inland from Rockport. We moved up from the Boston area as empty nesters, to help care for elderly parents in their last years.

Why they chose this property

Our parents purchased this house when it was in poor condition in the '70s, and rehabilitated it for their retirement home. It has new floors and a whole new floor plan, with a nod to historic details like the beautiful old paneling around the fireplace. It is on one level with only three stairs to come in from outdoors. We loved bringing our children here to visit their grandparents, and took many walks around the harbor.
We have seen others enjoy the location as much as we have, since we began vacation renting in 2014. Please read the many positive reviews we've earned.

What makes this property unique

The house is not grand looking from the street, but you have a wonderful view of the harbor once in it.
Having a choice between open air on the deck, or the screened porch, in addition to the view from the living room is a pleasure.

Languages:

English, French

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