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Seaside vacation studio steps from beaches and harbor area in historic Rockport

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Ground floor studio at end of shopping area of Rockport Village.
Enjoy morning coffee or a meal as you people watch or feed the birds on our porc
Relax in the back yard, picnic or BBQ.
Garden pool
Gas BBQ and picnic terrace on upper level

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 228.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

private studio sleeping area,private bath

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Extra top floor guest rooms shared bath (for 2 rooms

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Private studio 3/4 bath

Scteened outdoor shower for after the beach

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Seaside vacation studio steps from beaches and harbor area in historic Rockport

RESERVATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR SUMMER 2023 starting May through October!
Ground floor efficiency studio private room on ground floor with private entrance and bath in 1850's central village home available with microwave kitchenette ( a variety of counter top appliances plus full size refrigerator) in the central village of Rockport only steps from the beach, shops, galleries, restaurants and historic Bearskin Neck and harbor. TRAVELING WITH FRIENDS? Extra sleeping guest rooms (two) with shared bath on top floor available for those wanting extra privacy at additional charge for one or both extra sleeping rooms. We have the best location in town along with the privacy you don't get in a commercial inn or motel, Walk to everything, including the commuter train to visit Boston, Salem, Newburyport or other coastal towns. The studio runs the width of the house with a comfy double bed and reading chair and desk at one end with a peek at the ocean from the window. The central area has a sleeper love seat and TV and an unique mosaic entry harbor scene of Motif #1 in Rockport harbor. Self-serve breakfast items provided. The kitchenette end has a microwave, coffee maker, Nuwave hot pate, toaster oven, toaster, electric fry pan, crock pot and all that you need if you choose to cook. You may also use the gas BBQ and enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner in the garden area with picnic table and chairs. Numerous cafes and restaurants are located within a 2 block walk from coffee shops to elegant ocean front dining. Private yard with lovely gardens for relaxation or BBQ. Air-conditioned by window unit! Historic Bearskin Neck shops, galleries and harbor front restaurants just two short blocks away. Visit Halibut Point State park for a picnic or relaxing walk along the coastal paths and explore the tide pools. An artists paradise or relaxing place to enjoy the seashore. WIRELESS ACCESS and CABLE TV.
Extra guest rooms available on top floor of house for additional charge if you are traveling with friends! Each room features a double bed, cable TV and window AC. Guest rooms may be reserved along with studio or separately. NOTE: CALENDAR DATES ARE FOR STUDIO ONLY, PLEASE INQUIRE FROM HOST FOR AVAILABLE DATES FOR GUEST ROOM(S)
Monthly and seasonal discount available. No smoking or pets. RESERVED OFF-STREET PARKING AVAILABLE FOR ONE CAR!!.

You might enjoy:
Scuba diving at Back Beach, Old Garden Beach or Folly Cove, all popular dive spots!
Renting kayaks for solo or guided coastal exploration from Rockport Harbor.
Attending live concerts at the Shalin Liu Performance Center a half block away!
Visiting neighboring Gloucester for music and night life, theater, harbor and lighthouse tours, historic sights and museums as well as popular whale watch excursions.
Enjoy the major city attractions and offerings of Boston: sports, arts, museums, fine dining, cruises, historic tours an easy drive or commuter rail trip away or explore the historic village of Salem and learn about the history of this important seaport or witchcraft. Visit historic sites such as the House of Seven Gables, dine on the harbor front or follow the walking tour path or take the guided trolley tour of Salem. The Peabody-Essex museum exhibits offer enjoyable rainy day or any day adventure. Historic Newburyport is less than an hour away by car (also accessible by train) and offers fine shops, restaurants, music and theatre, historic sights, fishing charters and whale watch cruises.

Property manager

Wendy Lawton

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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
No smoking allowed in house or near windows. Smoking permitted in back yard.
Masks and social distancing required by Town of Rockport. MA govenor urges all visitors from out of state to self quarantine for 14 days.
Property is for registered guests only. No parties.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rockport, MA

What's nearby

  • Front Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shalin Liu Performance Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Motif No 1 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cape Ann - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Good Harbor Beach - 6 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Rockport Station - 10 min walk
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Long Beach Dairy Maid - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fish Shack Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Surfside Subs - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brothers Brew Coffee Shop - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Seaside vacation studio steps from beaches and harbor area in historic Rockport pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Seaside vacation studio steps from beaches and harbor area in historic Rockport?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seaside vacation studio steps from beaches and harbor area in historic Rockport?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Seaside vacation studio steps from beaches and harbor area in historic Rockport located?

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

Reviews

9.8

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

holly g.

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

Perfect location

Perfectly comfortable and extremely convenient location. Short walk to shops and beach across the street. Wendy was an excellent host!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Carol R., Loveland, CO

Cozy Studio

We enjoyed 5 nights in Rockport. This is a perfect location and Wendy is a wonderful host. The studio has many amenities, more than enough blankets, pillows, linens, kitchen supplies and small appliances on hand. Having our own kitchen was wonderful and Wendy's garden is very welcoming. We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

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

Great, quiet studio apartment

Close to Rockport attractions and you can walk everywhere. We had everything we needed in the apartment and it was very quiet! Excellent accommodations!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B., Arlington, MA, USA

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

Excellent GetAway!

This is a wonderful property in Rockport; Wendy provides much more than required, is there to help but never intrusive. Wonderful location, comfortable bed (!) Just what I was looking for…thanks, Wendy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

JEANNETTE S.

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

Rockport

Wendy was very accomodating and added many perks, such as coffee, creamer, fruit, etc. Definitely great rating

10/10 Excellent

deborah b.

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

This was perfect

This was perfect for us just steps away from the beach and steps away from the center of town. The studio apartment had everything we needed and was stocked with basic needs which we didn’t expect but was a nice surprise! We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Margaret R., Albany

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

Absolutely wonderful, Wendy has everything you needed there and the place was so sweet and clean

Very easy and Accommodating

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

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

Relaxing stay

Fantastic spot for relaxing and sight seeing. Just around the corner from the beach. Hostess was graciously accomodating. Look forward to our next stay!

10/10 Excellent

Betsi H.

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

Picturesque

Highly recommended!! Rockport is such a beautiful place. The location of this studio was perfect. Within walking distance to everything. The place was clean and adorable. It also has parking!!! Which if you have never been to the area, having a place to park is a big deal. Wendy was wonderful and her extra little touches made our stay all the more enjoyable. I would stay again in a second.

10/10 Excellent

kathleen r.

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

Cozy and quaint

Oh my gosh, we didn't want to leave! My sister and I spent the weekend at Seaside Gardens and immediately felt at home. The studio apartment was perfect for our needs. It was spotless and stocked with everything we needed. It was so nice to sit and have coffee in the morning and then take a walk through the charming town of Rockport, with all it's shops and restaurants. We had a chance to visit Salem, which was about 45 minutes away and then enjoyed a whale watch in Gloucester. Wendy was a wonderful and welcoming host. I definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

Location, comfort and price!

Awesome location. Right across from beach with PARKING. Walk to shops and dinner. Clean, cute and priced right!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

Location, price, cleanliness

I grew up in Rockport so I knew what kind of setting, charm and location I was seeking. This street level studio delivered. Perfect for 2 people. Stocked with coffee and full size refrigerator and cookware. Hosts were gracious. Beach chairs for guests to use. Parking spot (big bonus in downtown). Loved it.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Maurizio O.

Cozy Coastal getaway

The studio was nicely located near the restaurants , boutiques and waterfront. It has all of the amenities that one would need for either a short or long term stay. The hostess is a very pleasant and a accommodating person. She is very attentive in ensuring that your stay in Rockport is a good experience and will go out of her way to assist in whatever she can do. We had a wonderful and relaxing stay, however we found that the bed was a little small for a couple.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Danny G.

The best rental in Rockport

We had a wonderful stay, very nice location near the beach and other attractions and restaurants of Rockport. Very nice backyard with beautiful flowers and a perfect BBQ / resting area. The owners are very kind and thoughtful, always there to meet your needs.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah T., South Deerfield, Massachusetts

Seaside Gardens- We had a wonderful time!

This accommodation was one of the best we have ever stayed at. The owner, Wendy, is thoughtful and helpful. Every aspect has been well attended to, every detail was considered and the two night stay we had was only marred by the fact that we actually had to leave to go home... My mother, 85 years young, had no trouble navigating the property and strongly endorses the studio as a comfortable and very lovely place to stay. The gardens are bright and cheerful, (as a photographer I took loads of photos, and will have memories of Wendy's Seaside Gardens for years to come) I do hope we can return again next year. I must add that the bed was very comfortable, the kitchen was well-equipped for every need, and the wifi was excellent. The Air conditioner kept us cool and comfy. Thank you Wendy, we really enjoyed our get-away. Steps to town and beach-perfect! p.s. Wendy gave mom many craft and decorating ideas- the studio is very nicely and creatively decorated with Wendy's special touch:-) Thank you, Deb and Sophie, August 2012.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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Great stay in Rockport

We just came back from Rockport after spending a week there and we could not have found a better place to stay than the Seaside Garden . Wendy was very helpful from the time of booking til we left ..She and her partner are very welcoming and enthusiastic about things to visit in the area . The studio was perfect location , clean and fully equipped . There is also a BBQ to use which was great . The studio is very close to the beach and restaurants /shops . We would not hesitate to recommend this place . Linda and Steven Ottawa , Canada
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Absolutely perfect!

We stayed here for 3 weeks this past summer, and it was a perfect location. The studio apartment had everything we could possibly need- comfortable beds, a small kitchenette with full fridge/ freezer, living space, and a window a/c that became essential during a brief heat wave. It was also very clean and well equipped, which was great on evenings when we chose to stay in to eat and watch a movie. There is no way you could get a room in local motel/ hotel that even compares with the extra space and comfort! Wendy made us extremely welcome, and was very helpful about local events/ attractions. Absolutely the best deal in Rockport, hands down.

About the host

Hosted by Wendy Lawton

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I grew up spending summer vacations in Rockport in a rustic family cottage owned by my grandparents. Now years later I enjoy watching my grandchildren explore the same rocks and tidepools that facinated me as a child. I am a retired science teacher who loves to spend the summer months meeting new people and sharing my love for Rockport with my guests.

Why they chose this property

I love having a unique home in the historic district and especially the extensive gardens which are a constant work in progress with changing color throughout the summer months. I love that the beach is just a few 100 yards away and can be enjoyed on an early morning stroll or afternoon swim. Our property offers the best location in town and the warmth and charm of a private home where you can enjoy the yard, outdoor shower after the beach, reading in the garden, people watching from the front second story porch and easy access to all that Cape Ann has to offer. You will enjoy the feeling of privacy that comes with a residential property that larger motels and inns cannot offer.

What makes this property unique

Traveling with friends? We also offer additional guest rooms on the top floor. Two guest rooms are available each with a double bed. The floor is private for your party whether you book one or two rooms. Great option for small family gatherings that afford private sleeping options along with gathering places and outdoor picnic area.
Our private yard and garden area offer a peaceful get-away from tourist crowds and a homey place to enjoy a BBQ meal. Outdoor enclosed shower (toiletries & towels provided) for after the beach or a jog combines refreshment and the fragrance of the roses! Enjoy your morning coffee or evening cocktail in our rocking chairs on the front second story porch overlooking the village area with a peak at the ocean..
Flexible scheduling to meet your needs.
Perfect location with easy access to beach and shops with the privacy of a home.

NO PARKING HASSLES! Dedicated off-street parking space for one car is provided just two houses away. Come and go as you please without parking problems!

Relax in either the shady upper terrace garden area or enjoy the sunshine in the back yard conducive to reading, painting or visiting with friends and family.

Languages:

English