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Rockport's Best Kept Secret: 2 Bed/1 Bath on Bearskin Neck

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Exterior
Aerial view
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Water view
    Water view

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rockport's Best Kept Secret: 2 Bed/1 Bath on Bearskin Neck

Experience the charm and uniqueness of Rockport, Ma on Bearskin Neck! Stay in a historic building, formerly the Sail Loft, with exposed beams and hooks embedded in posts from mending sails. Enjoy a small Juliette style balcony overlooking Bearskin Neck from the comfort of this two bedroom, two bathroom property. Located in a prime location close to the ocean, restaurants, shops, and beaches, you won't want to miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience!

Property manager

Matt Walsh

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • 15 stairs to reach property
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 650 sq ft (60 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 27

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Note from host: Quiet hours begin at 9PM. Strict.
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 deadbolt lock
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 C0161352520

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Captains Quarters 2br Heart Bearskin Neck Entire Apartment
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About the neighborhood

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
  • Cape Ann - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Good Harbor Beach - 13 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 20 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Rockport Station - 15 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 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Surfside Subs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Brothers Brew Coffee Shop - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Rockport's Best Kept Secret: 2 Bed/1 Bath on Bearskin Neck pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rockport's Best Kept Secret: 2 Bed/1 Bath on Bearskin Neck?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rockport's Best Kept Secret: 2 Bed/1 Bath on Bearskin Neck?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rockport's Best Kept Secret: 2 Bed/1 Bath on Bearskin Neck 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 15 minutes by foot.

Rockport's Best Kept Secret: 2 Bed/1 Bath on Bearskin Neck Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
If you like the charm of historic properties and being in the middle of it all, this is the property for you. Parking is offsite and typically a 4 min walk. We enjoyed being right on Bearskin Neck, close to shops, restaurants, coffee shops. Thanks Matt!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet little spot in ideal Rockport Location
We have a toddler and a teenager. This afforded our youngest to nap between visiting beaches while our eldest could explore and keep busy.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location. Overall I’m satisfied, except parking is a challenge, especially for older adults, and the shower was extremely small and cramped. But we did enjoy our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl K.

Liked: Cleanliness
First Time Visit
The accommodations are lovely if you appreciate an old building. I did. It has character, clean and a little on a slant. Had several laughs about the slanting floor :) I imaging the building is at least 100 years old. Stairs are a little challenging if you have any dexterity issues. No onsite parking was not disclosed in any research, did not know this until getting check in instructions. Area is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Apt right in the action.
Lovely Apt right in the action.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Marcia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway with a friend
Sweet, very comfortable lodging short term. Perfect street location off-season if looking for a quirky, quiet, historic spot with immediate access to beautiful Nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Nick A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Feedback
As for feedback I never got a checkout email, I have no idea what was expected. Towel situation needs to be addressed, the towels should either be replaced or enough to last a family for a week. We had 4 total towels for 6 nights with 4 people. There is no way possible to keep the floor dry while taking a shower, I’m not the biggest man as I am average size and could barely fit in shower let alone get clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R., Spring

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely wonderful!!
Bear skin neck is such a charming place!!! We came from Texas and I had no idea when booking just how quaint the town is with all of the shops! And this place is in the heart of the retail area in walking distance to everything. This was my favorite vacation stay ever! Would definitely recommend staying here. The photos of the place should be updated because the bedding and couches have been updated. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place!
Really enjoyed the town and place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and Convenient
Great place to stay and very convenient to get to a lot of places easily.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene, Cambridge

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is in a great location for experiencing all the delights of Rockport. It’s cozy, well maintained, and nicely decorated. The stairs to the quarters are a little steep, but manageable. We had a wonderful time there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Matt. The outside door does not lock. The combination lock was working but it wasn’t connecting somehow with the door jamb and would not lock. The upstairs lock to the apartment was fine. It was working on Thursday and Friday but not Saturday and today so the outside door isn’t locked
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Captain’s Quarter
Beautiful place. Very clean . Renovated.Quaint and right in the heart of Rockport. Perfect for 4 guests. Couldn’t have asked for more. Owner was very helpful . Highly recommend. And definitely returning.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect historic home
This place is perfect! Right in the heart of Bearskin Neck. Walk to everything!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place!
Perfect location if you want to enjoy all that Rockport has to offer from a central location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Arielle F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The PERFECT vacation rental
The absolute perfect vacation rental, we just returned from such a memorable stay here! The condo is immaculate, spotlessly clean, spacious, beautifully decorated, filled to the brim with historic charm and has every comfort of home. The location cannot be beat, perfectly situated in the heart of Bearskin Neck, the quaintest little sea village. In our opinion the best location in all of Rockport. A short beautiful walk to the beach, a step out the front door brings you to the most picturesque water front locations, Motif #1, quaint shops, ice cream, coffee, restaurants... you are surrounded by old-world beauty at ever turn. In the evening the town is peaceful and quiet - open the windows and enjoy the most magnificent sleep with the sea air coming through ! When returning to Rockport, this is the place my family and I will stay without question. If you are planning a stay in Rockport, make this your rental - you will be overjoyed that you did, we sure are! Enjoy!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic winter stay in Rockport/Bearskin Neck
We enjoyed every moment of our stay in the Captain's Quarters. The apartment in this 300 year old (!) colonial building is the perfect blend of antique charm with all the modern comforts and amenities you could want. Summers in Rockport are fun with the bustling crowds, but the middle of winter is a really special time to visit Bearskin Neck. It's peaceful and calm and you almost feel like a local when you drop into the cozy restaurants and coffee shops. We'll definitely rent this place again. Thanks for a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Kevin P., Burwell, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming old sail loft in fantastic location
If you love Rockport but can't stand the crowds, I would thoroughly recommend visiting in winter. This property is in the heart of Bearskin Neck and is so cute, the pictures don't really do it justice. As with any old property there are compromises - the shower is the smallest I've ever seen, but it functions well. No compromise with the heating as we were super cozy and there were plenty of extra blankets if required. It would have been good to have had a few more cooking utensils, such as oven mitts and dish cloths, but there was enough to manage a basic dinner. Owner was very quick and helpful in responding to questions. Overall, a beautiful property in a stunning location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

suzanne h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bear Skin Neck
Great property and host. True to description and host was quickly respond to all concerns.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kacy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique Stay
This was a very cool rental property! Lots of character and an excellent location. My family of four (including a 3 and 5 year old) had a great visit and Matthew was easy to get in touch with the few times we needed him.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Carolyn E.

Nice area and host - recommend!
We enjoyed our stay in this unusual apartment. There were a few glitches that were rapidly resolved and we appreciate the owners prompt and thorough response. We travel this area several times a year and would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

Really cool place, great location
The house was clean, comfortable, and really easy to check in. Free parking was pretty easy to find if you’re willing to walk 5 minutes. Bearskin neck gets very busy with people during the day but is very quiet and peaceful at night. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melanie R.

Comfortable great stay
We had a great weekend in Rockport. The apartment was comfortable and what we had hoped for. It is a very convenient location in walking distance to all the Bearskin shops and restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

denise o.

Truly the best location in Rockport
If you're looking to be right in the middle of everything to do in Rockport then this is the location for you. Crazy amount of great charm in this historic apartment. All the shops and restaurants are within walking distance. We tend to keep an eye on the weather channel during hurricane season as we reside in south Florida, so although there was tv, it only offers Amazon Prime and Netflix. Which was still great when we just wanted to chill on the couch at night and enjoy a few cocktails. Rockport was everything I hoped it would be, the history and charm of this old town is something I will carry with me for a long time to come. We will be back again!! Thank you to Matt, the owner, who was responsive and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Wonderfully cozy and historic apartment, harbor views, central location. What more could you want?
This was our family’s first trip to Rockport, MA, and this apartment was the perfect home-away-from-home for us. We had more than enough space for our small family, and the historic details of the apartment lend a cozy and warm feeling to the accommodations. The location of the apartment is perfect for exploring the Bearskin Neck area of Rockport, as it’s right in the thick of all the small shops and restaurants (and especially ice cream shops!). By day we had fun exploring Rockport and it’s waterfront or going on excursions in nearby parks and towns, and by night we came back to this charming apartment to rest and relax. The only downsides we found were a lack of bathtub (for bathing our little one) and parking (if you’re not familiar with the area, you may need to park your car quite a ways away to leave it overnight, but who can’t use a little more exercise, right?), but we knew that before booking. We found the accommodations clean, the kitchen and bathroom well-stocked with the basics, and the owners kind, attentive, and overall wonderful to communicate with. Our family would highly recommend this apartment to anyone looking for a charmingly quaint, small town Rockport vibe, with sounds and breezes from the small harbor coming in through the open windows, and relaxing evenings spent rigorously testing out the numerous ice cream shops! I think our daughter said it best when we had to go home, “I want to stay here!” My wife and I couldn’t agree more.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018