Breathtaking Retreat - Walk to Beach & Downtown

Entire home in Rockport, Massachusetts

  1. 10 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 6 beds
  4. 3 baths
Hosted by Alyssa
  1. Superhost
  2. 12 years hosting

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Welcome to our charming coastal retreat in the heart of Rockport, Massachusetts. Nestled along the picturesque shores of Cape Ann, our renovated home is the perfect haven for a tranquil escape by the sea. With inviting living areas, there's plenty of space to unwind and enjoy each other's company. The town's stunning scenery, rich history, and vibrant art scene make it an ideal destination for a romantic getaway or families. A 3 minute walk to the beach, 5 minute walk or short drive to downtown

The space
Hosted by HelmsBnB, this stunningly renovated two-bedroom, three-bathroom Cape Cod style home - with ample additional sleeping space - exudes the quintessential New England charm. With an open and spacious floor plan, soaringly high ceilings and huge windows to maximize natural light, the kitchen, dining room, and seating area as you walk in are bright and inviting. The custom chef’s kitchen with a beautiful Italian stove as its centerpiece beckons for home-cooked meals and conversations around the island. Directly off the dining room is a cozy living room with comfortable seating and (non-functioning) stone fireplace, making it the perfect spot to settle down for an afternoon of reading or gather with family/friends. With a gorgeous outdoor space, 2 lofts and a fully finished basement, in addition to the bedrooms and living areas, there is plenty of space for everyone to spread out and make themselves at home.


Main Floor
• First Bedroom with queen bed, full bathroom with large shower and plenty of closet space and natural light
• Fully stocked kitchen -- custom Italian stove/oven, a dishwasher, fridge, toaster, regular drip coffee pot (with complimentary start up coffee & filters), tea kettle, cookware, serveware, and dinnerware etc.
• Dining area - open concept with dining table for 4 and kitchen island seating for 3

Second Floor
• Second bedroom with king 4 poster bed
• Full bathroom with double shower heads
• Large open living area with massive windows and a queen pull out couch
• Laundry room with washer, dryer & complimentary start up laundry supplies

Second Floor Loft
• Office space with desk and chair to work from home (if you must!) and a comfortable couch for lounging

Third Floor Loft
• Three twin beds

Basement
• Large, open second living room open living area with a queen pull out couch, additional seating and large TV
• Full, custom tiled bathroom with shower
• Second laundry room (coming soon!)

Outdoor Space
• Custom stone patio with an amazing garden, comfortable seating area and outdoor shower
• Gas grill with complimentary propane

Under a 10 minute walk from Front Beach, you can easily swim, sunbathe, or simply soak in the coastal ambiance. Once you've had your fill of the sun, stroll a few minutes down to Bearskin Neck and explore this historic street lined with quaint shops and seafood restaurants. Rockport has long been an artist's haven, so be sure to check out the numerous art galleries showcasing works by local and renowned artists. Don't forget to snap a photo at Motif Number 1, one of the most painted buildings in America.

Halibut Point State Park is only a 10 minute drive, where you can hike along scenic trails with breathtaking ocean views and explore the iconic Halibut Point Quarry.

During May-Oct, Rockport is the perfect spot to set out on a whale watching tour.

Rockport's natural beauty, rich history, and welcoming community make it a perfect destination for families and groups. Whether you're exploring the outdoors, soaking up the sun or immersing yourselves in the arts and shopping, our home is the perfect spot for you to call home during your getaway to Rockport.

Guest access
Guests have full access to the house with the exception of a couple locked storage spaces.

Other things to note
The driveway can accommodate 2-3 cars. The farthest side of the driveway is a shared space with the neighbor and guests should avoid that spot.

We have installed exterior only security cameras for the safety of both guest and property. These cameras are actively recording both audio and video on all exterior entrances and side doors. Any tampering with cameras, including, but not limited to covering and otherwise disabling of these cameras are grounds for early termination of reservation with no refunds whatsoever.

Absolutely no smoking inside or near open exterior doors - there is a $250 fee if this is violated.

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What this place offers

Shared beach access
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises

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Rated 4.97 out of 5 from 34 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Rockport, Massachusetts, United States

Meet your host

Superhost
1086 reviews
4.93 out of 5 average rating
12 years of hosting
Born in the 80s
Where I went to school: Vanderbilt University
We are passionate airbnb hosts and travelers who love meeting new people from all over the world! We host our own homes and help cohost for others. Each of our properties is unique and offers different things for different groups, we hope you will call one of them home for your trip! Need help hosting your home? Reach out - we'd love to help! IG HelmsBnB I am from just outside of Boston, MA and moved to Nashville to attend Vanderbilt for grad school. My husband, Justin, went to UNC Chapel Hill for undergrad and Vanderbilt for his MBA. He's been in Nashville since 2010 and loves all things North Carolina related! We have been hosts since 2014 and have met so many great people through Airbnb! We've had guests all the way from Canada, England, Beirut, and Australia! This started as something we did on the side to save for our wedding and honeymoon and has become more of a full time hobby. We are so excited to welcome you to our home!

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  • Marta

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
10 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Heights without rails or protection
Carbon monoxide alarm