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The Waterline – A Private Harborfront Retreat

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Living room
Living area
Living area
Views of Bearskin neck and peeks of the Harbor from windows
Bedroom 1 -Queen Bed

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 460.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Rockport, MA
  • Motif No 1
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Shalin Liu Performance Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cape Ann
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Waterline – A Private Harborfront Retreat

Experience the beauty of Rockport's waterfront at this 2 bed/1 bath coastal haven. Located on Bearskin Neck, this historic building was once the Sail Loft and is now your perfect getaway. Enjoy the convenience of being close to the ocean, restaurants, shops, and beaches. Come and make lasting memories at this charming Rockport escape. Don't forget to take advantage of the small patio and kitchen.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Beach view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No Parties, or inviting any other guests. Strict!
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Pets

No pets allowed
No pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the house or outside the property.
Guest is required to sign a Rental Agreement. Security Deposit Required of $295. A cancellation fee applies.
Minimum age to rent is 27. NO Smoking. NO pets. NO parties/events. NO outside guests. Infants are counted as guests.
No Smoking, Pets, or extra guests shall be fined from security deposit at owners discretion.

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
Note from host: No Parties, or inviting any other guests. Strict!
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number C0136282520

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rockport

Located in Rockport, this apartment is in the city centre and on 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

  • Motif No 1 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shalin Liu Performance Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Front Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cape Ann - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Halibut Point State Park - 5 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Rockport Station - 15 min walk
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surfside Subs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Common Crow Natural Market - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Long Beach Dairy Maid - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Brothers Brew - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bean & Leaf Cafe - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Waterline – A Private Harborfront Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Waterline – A Private Harborfront Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Waterline – A Private Harborfront Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Waterline – A Private Harborfront Retreat located?

Located in Rockport, this beachfront apartment building is in the city centre and within a 5-minute walk of Rockport Art Association & Museum, 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.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Perfect Location for all of Rockport

Nice location right in town, close to everything. Friendly hosts, clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again. Thank You.
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10/10 Excellent

Gregg A.

Great place in the heart of Rockport!

My family and I had a wonderful stay in Rockport! The location couldn't be better, right in the middle of everything. I was initially a bit concerned about parking, but it turned out to be no issue at all. The place was clean, comfortable, and a perfect fit for out family of 4. We'd gladly stay here again on a future visit to Rockport.

8/10 Good

Tracy Q.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. Check in was easy and the location was fantastic! We could walk to everything in town. The beds were comfortable. The air conditioner works well, but is located in one bedroom, which makes it not as comfortable for the people staying in the second bedroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey w.

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

Central

Great location and quite comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelley S.

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

Perfect Spot...

We had a great time at this cozy little cottage. The location was beautiful and the place was clean. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kat C.

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

Adorable crooked house on a crooked lane

Cozy and filled with charm. Is a perfect vacation getaway right in the heart of Bear Skin Neck. Will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a treat. Perfect location to pretty much everything. Food, shops, and beautiful views. Parking is tricky, but we figured it out and did just fine. As an added bonus a film crew was building a film set directly in front of our unit. We even had the crew walk in on us one evening. They told us our unit was to be in the film….cool. Everything in the unit was as it should be. Loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

wjosephsullivan

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

Long Weekend in Rockport

It was a charming little bungalow with a fantastic location for our walking weekend in Rockport!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marylou S.

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

Post Christmas getaway

We had a lovely four days despite dreary weather. Loved the location on Bearskin Neck.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie J.

A beautiful long weekend in Rockport

The property was as described and fully met our expectations. Matt was responding promptly to our inquiries. We loved being within walking distance to points of interest. Although the property is located right in the middle of the most touristy part of a touristy town, things quieted down in the evening. We slept very well and had no noise disturbances, although we were there on a weekend. While the bathroom is small, it is fully adequate. The property was clean and comfortably furnished.

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

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

Mother daughter trip

It was a great location and we enjoyed the short walk to everything in the town and the proximity to the things we wanted to see.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Patti B.

It was a wonderful time and we enjoyed this charming condo in an excellent location.

Everything was great!

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

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

Long weekend

This property was perfect in every way. It was super clean and well supplied with everything we needed. The beds were comfortable. The location fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

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

Brinz

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

armen k.

Bear Skin Neck Stay

Great location and accomodations. Matt was very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

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

Clean and convenient

Our stay was wonderful. The place was very clean and convenient location to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rune A.

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

Good time in Rockport, MA

Excellent location of the property. Very clean and comfortable in a quiet area. Will stay again if we are in the area. Nice host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine N.

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

Spring stay at the Waterline

The apartment was as described: great location, comfortable furnishings, well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds...and tiny bathroom. Matt, the owner, was cheerful and quick to help when a couple of minor things needed fixing. It was late April, so many shops on Bearskin Neck hadn't opened for the season, but not a problem for us as this was not our first out-of-season visit to the area. The owner was doing some construction on the deck above our outside sitting area but it was just a slight inconvenience. The lack of a dedicated parking space might be more of an problem in the height of the season; we had no problem parking nearby. We truly enjoyed our stay here and recommend it highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

M S.

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

Fun lodging

We enjoyed everything about our stay. The location and apartment were charming and very convenient to all of the fun things to do in Rockport and Gloucester.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

3 Day Rockport Stay

Great location right at the beginning of Bearskin Road. Great walking distance to all of the shops. Quiet area and enjoyed sitting on the little porch for coffee or light suppers. Rental is beautifully furnished with everything you need.
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10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

Excellent Stay

Highly recommend. Great communication, seamless check in, amazing location, top notch!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie P.

Sail Loft

Charming location, quaint housing. Close to great restaurants, entertainment and adventures. You have to great creative with the parking! Different beach locations were fun to discover:)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

A Ideal location to experience Bearskin Neck in Rockport

The property is ideally located for anyone who wants to experience Rockport, MA. It is a very nice apartment in the middle of Bearskin Neck.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Serena S.

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

Romantic Spacious Apartment

Property spacious, well furnished, well stocked and well located. Hosts are pleasant to deal with.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan H.

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

Loved Our Stay

Love being right on Bearskin Neck in the charming cottage. Great communication with our host. Comfortable beds, well furnished and stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Matt Walsh

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Why they chose this property

Located in the heart of Bearskin Neck, The Waterline is surrounded by Rockport’s best art galleries, seafood restaurants, and boutique shops. Enjoy the charm of this historic waterfront town, take in live music at the Shalin Liu Performance Center, or simply relax on your private patio while watching the boats in the harbor.

What makes this property unique

• Private entrance from the front of the building
• Two private bedrooms with queen beds
• Harbor-view patio with outdoor seating
• Ground-floor location – no stairs to climb
• Boutique coastal charm with a mix of modern updates and historic character
• Walking distance to Rockport’s beaches, shops, and restaurants

Languages:

English

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