Newly renovated! Beautiful private cottage in quiet area near Old Garden Beach.

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Private deck to relax on and enjoy your morning coffee or afternoon cocktail.

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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5102.2 sq m

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Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Parking available

Explore the area

Rockport, MA

Cape Ann
‪7 min walk‬
Shalin Liu Performance Center
‪2 min drive‬
Front Beach
‪2 min drive‬
Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal)
‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Main bathroom

Shower only

Master en-suite 1/2 bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Completely renovated house in Rockport’s desirable South End. Our home is located in a wonderful neighborhood for walking and biking. Bright and airy and ready for your arrival! The full kitchen is completely equipped with everything that you need to make your stay comfortable. The master bedroom has a separate en-suite half bath, newly redone for your convenience. The main bathroom is also new with a fully tiled, walk-in shower. The large second bedroom has a full size bed with a twin above.

A short walk to beautiful Straitsmouth Cove where you can explore the coastline. Also within walking distance to Old Garden Beach where you can sit and watch the sailboats on the horizon. Or stroll down to into quaint Rockport village where you will find beaches, restaurants, galleries, shops and the Shalin Liu Performing Arts Center.

After a day spent exploring the beaches and area, put your feet up and enjoy a glass of wine while relaxing on the private, large outdoor deck in your back yard surrounded by mature gardens. Or on a cool evening, use the brand new fire pit area with Solo Stove and 4 Adirondack chairs.

Our home is located in the South End of Rockport known for its beautiful homes, gardens and walks along the coast. Enjoy all that the area has to offer using this as your home base.
Blue Hydrangea is a perfect spot for your family's vacation!

Property manager

Mary Porter

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 first aid kit

Property Registration Number C0289952520

About the area

Rockport

Located in Rockport, this holiday home is 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. Kayaking, scuba diving and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking nearby.

Rockport, MA

What's nearby

Cape Ann - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Shalin Liu Performance Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Front Beach - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Motif No 1 - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Good Harbor Beach - 7 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

Rockport Station - 3 min drive
Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
‪Long Beach Dairy Maid - ‬5 min drive
‪Fish Shack Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
‪Surfside Subs - ‬5 min drive
‪Brothers Brew Coffee Shop - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly renovated! Beautiful private cottage in quiet area near Old Garden Beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Newly renovated! Beautiful private cottage in quiet area near Old Garden Beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly renovated! Beautiful private cottage in quiet area near Old Garden Beach.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Newly renovated! Beautiful private cottage in quiet area near Old Garden Beach. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Cape Ann, Old Garden Beach and Straightsmouth Island Lighthouse. Shalin Liu Performance Center and Front Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 Oct 2024

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

The Perfect Rockport Stay

We stayed at this adorable home for a girls trip outside of Salrm.it was perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

30 Oct 2024

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

Lovely vacation cottage

Such a pretty little cottage. It had everything we needed. We loved the outdoor solo fire pit and the bicycles. The inside is renovated and lovely. Also a pretty neighborhood to walk in with ocean views and access to a small beach.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale N.

9 July 2023

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

Wonderful comfortable cottage. Has everything you need for a great vacation

Enjoyed the nautical decor and quiet neighborhood. Coming "home" to Cape Ann, where we were born and raised, was a wonderful trip down memory lane.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emanuela G.

28 May 2024

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

Rockport

Rockport was beautiful on Memorial Day weekend! The cottage was perfect for our party of four adults. Great peaceful location and clean cottage and packed with everything you needed to cook, relax, beach, bike and have fun! Thank you Mary for being attentive and for the wonderful accommodations at your cottage.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Angie V.

10 Oct 2022

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

My stay

The extra touch with the wine, chocolates and crackers was nice

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

D F S.

21 May 2023

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

Great place

The owner Mary is easy to work with and gave us a gift basket of chocolates, wine, crackers, and more. The house is nicely updated and near the town. It is near a main road but very well insulated and sound proofed. The back deck furniture and amenities were all enjoyable with a peak a boo ocean view too. . It is also on a road that you can walk along the ocean with breath taking views. We would highly recommend this property.

Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry K.

27 Oct 2024

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

Comfortable Cottage

Difficult to add anything not already mentioned by previous reviewers. We had our best night’s sleep at a VRBO ever on a wonderfully firm mattress. The wide selection of chairs ensures you’ll find one “just right”. As avid readers, lighting was ample & dimmable. The Rockport Art Association's galleries are FREE, show/sell works by regional professional artists. Try the Dairy Maid for yummy ice cream + 20 softserve flavors(!). Highly recommend 7Seas Whale Watching in Gloucester (other boats jammed with passengers). We saw 15 different humpbacks!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil W.

5 Dec 2022

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

beautiful house in a lovely neighborhood!

We had a wonderful winter weekend stay! Beautiful house, very comfortable and cozy, fantastic location right near the water, and Rockport is a great visit during the holidays. Owner responded quickly to any questions. Lovely welcome basket as well. Highly recommend and would happily stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph (Joe) F.

26 Sept 2022

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

Great place

Loved this house. It had everything we needed and then some. The location was great. The house was very clean and comfortable. Would stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael F., Atlanta, GA

18 Sept 2022

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

Very charming beach cottage.

Property is exactly as pictured and described. Easy to be comfortable in and well stocked Kitchen. Hosts were A+

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara A.

31 July 2022

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

Lovely stay

Very comfortable accomodations.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miriam G.

25 July 2022

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

Wonderful property

This a wonderful spot. Clean, great light, beautiful neighborhood, pleasant 1-mile walk to the center of town, easy drive to beaches, amenities, other towns, etc.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Z.

17 June 2022

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

Charming home in Rockport

We enjoyed our stay at Blue Hydrangea, which is a lovely home in a quiet and beautiful neighborhood. The property was very clean and well stocked. The welcome basket that we received was really appreciated. We would not hesitate to stay at Blue Hydrangea again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

20 May 2022

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

Great vacation!

Owner was so helpful and responsive to any questions we had. Her place was immaculate! She even left a welcome basket with goodies and information on the area. Rockport is a very quaint coastal town. Would definitely come back!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi J., Indianapolis, IN

8 May 2022

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

Awesome cottage

I have rented dozens of vacation homes over the years, and this is one of my favorites of all time. It was the perfect size for 4 adults. Photos are very accurate, except that living room now has a couple of additional chairs. It is very nicely renovated, extremely clean, very well stocked, and in a lovely location. The lane it sits on is close to the water and meanders about 1/2 mile down to a small beach. Very peaceful setting with lovely landscaping and a nice deck to enjoy in good weather, but also close to Rockport shops. Check-in procedures were simple and provided in plenty of time by owner. Would love to return!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Walt M.

11 Nov 2021

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

A wonderful getaway

My wife and I had an amazing time in this cabin, spending a fall weekend walking into Rockport, building a fire in the fireplace, and just generally unwinding. Seems like it would be great for a beach trip, as well, but Fall in MA is hard to beat and this was the perfect home base for the trip. Mary was immensely responsive and welcoming, and the condition of the house was great.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

4 Nov 2021

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

Wonderful place to stay!

The cottage was the cutest and a wonderful place to stay! Convenient to everything in Rockport and neighboring towns. The hostess was very easy to work with and left a lovely gift basket for us. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

briana n., North Carolina, USA

24 Oct 2021

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

Amazing House

Mary was very kind and helpful. House was very clean and the location was great! Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R., McLean

23 Oct 2021

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

Beautiful Home in Rockport

The home was one of the best appointed rental units I’ve stayed. From the location to the cleanliness of the property, this was an exceptional place to stay. Cannot wait to go back!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate A.

18 Oct 2021

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

So charming and accommodating

We seriously had one of the nicest stays ever- there was not one single thing to complain about this home, there was a gift basket upon arrival, the home was clean and decorated adorably! It was the perfect size for our family of 5 and the kids loved the stay as much as we did! The kitchen was stocked with everything you could need, the beds were comfortable and everyone slept great and then the shower! Love! They have water pressure to be envious of! Mary was delightful, we had zero reason to reach out but she welcomed us with thoughtful notes and messages and my children loved their gorgeous yellow lab and the rope swing out back. We have already raved about the property and location to my parents who want to book as well and if there is anything that brings us back to Rockport- this will be our first Vrbo to look for! Thank you for an amazing stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bob B., Frederick Maryland

11 Oct 2021

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

Wonderful cottage in charming Rockport

My wife and I have stayed at VRBO many times and this was one of our most enjoyable. The cottage was immaculate and well stocked with everything we needed. There were many beaches nearby and if you enjoy nature Parker River National Wildlife Refuge is a short drive away. We would like to return to charming Rockport some day. Bob B

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

7 Oct 2021

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

Great stay

Mary was great. the house was really clean, new, and conveniently located with a lot of nice touches. it was great value.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura D., Watertown, MA

28 Sept 2021

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

Five stars!

This property deserves all the stars! Very clean, convenient location, great amenities, we would book again in a heart beat. The beds are comfortable and the indoor and outdoor showers can't be beat. The house has everything you need for your stay and Mary is a fantastic host.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Loretta M.

14 Sept 2021

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

Lovely stay

Great house with very considerate host. Definitely recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen W., Corvallis, OR

13 Sept 2021

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

Absolutely Wonderful!

We absolutely loved our week at Blue Hydrangea. The cottage was super clean and airy. The back deck was perfect for morning coffee. The kitchen was stocked well enough that we were able to cook several family meals together, which we always enjoy. The beds were super comfortable. The living room was a great space for family to hang out. The neighborhood of Marmion Way is incomparable! Beautiful architecture and crashing waves on the short (1/2 mile) walk down to the private neighborhood beach where many residents keep kayaks and even a few Adirondack chairs to enjoy. We so appreciated having the bikes and kayaks to enjoy. I can't say enough about this incredible cottage and location. We'll be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mary Porter

Our family has lived in Rockport for over 20 years. We love the active lifestyle that living here allows us: beaches, boating, mountain biking, hiking, our local farm and the wonderful people in our community.

Why they chose this property

This neighborhood is in the peaceful South End of town with beautiful homes and ocean views. We love having the ability to walk to a neighborhood beach as well as walk into downtown Rockport for restaurants and shopping.

What makes this property unique

Private yard with fire pit and large deck.
Beautiful gardens and quiet surroundings.
Walk to beach and downtown

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Master bedroom

Second bedroom

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Main bathroom

Master en-suite 1/2 bath

Spaces

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