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Holbrook House: Charming Rockport Village House, Walk To Everything!

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Books, games, Smart TV …
Sunny living room with lots of seating
Property grounds
Fully stocked kitchen. Seating for four people.
Eat in kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Rockport, MA
  • Place, Front Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Shalin Liu Performance Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Motif No 1
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Holbrook House: Charming Rockport Village House, Walk To Everything!

A cozy, lovingly restored 1950's house. Walking distance to all that Rockport village and Bear Skin Neck has to offer.

The sunshine yellow Holbrook House is set on a quiet side street, and a short walk to Front Beach. Granite cobblestone provides parking spots for 2 cars.

The first bedroom has 2 twin beds. Second bedroom has queen bed. The natural light filled living room features a brick fireplace, flat screen Smart TV with cable and WiFi, window seat to get comfy and read a great book.

Full eat in kitchen with stainless steel appliances. One full bathroom on second floor and spacious laundry/mud room on first floor.

Stone patio and outdoor shower completed in 2015, making the backyard the perfect space to wash up post-beach days and enjoy al-fresco dining.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
Guest must answer a series of questions via inbox before confirming the booking within 24 hours. Should be comfortable climbing stairs.
Holbrook House owners are to be informed at the time of booking of all guests staying at Holbrook House.
Disruptive and unauthorized events are not permitted. Please respect our neighbors. When sending a request please send a message along with it.

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
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 C1795303400

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rockport

Located in Rockport, this holiday home is by the sea. Rockport Art Association & Museum and Shalin Liu Performance Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Paper House and Motif No 1. 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

  • Back Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Front Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Shalin Liu Performance Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Motif No 1 - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • T Wharf - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Rockport Station - 5 min walk
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Common Crow Natural Market - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brothers Brew - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Talise - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sea Breeze Liquors - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Holbrook House: Charming Rockport Village House, Walk To Everything! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holbrook House: Charming Rockport Village House, Walk To Everything!?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holbrook House: Charming Rockport Village House, Walk To Everything! on 24 Apr 2026 start from AU$285, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Holbrook House: Charming Rockport Village House, Walk To Everything!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Holbrook House: Charming Rockport Village House, Walk To Everything!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holbrook House: Charming Rockport Village House, Walk To Everything!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holbrook House: Charming Rockport Village House, Walk To Everything! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Back Beach, Front Beach and Shalin Liu Performance Center. Rockport Art Association & Museum and Bradley Wharf are also within 15 minutes. Rockport Station is 5 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 140 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house in a perfect location for a relaxing family vacation. Well stocked home with all the amenities you need. Walkable to the center of town, the beach and beautiful park.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was well equipped. Clothes washer/dryer were large and modern. The place was well located so we could walk to many of the places we wanted to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time to stay at the Holbrook House, we love the location relative to town and beach. The house was clean, comfortable, and suited our needs for a family of four.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a gem of a property and Fran and Frank are amazingly kind people! It's just everything you need in exactly the right spot for a fun and affordable stay in Rockport! Excellent communication with the owners. We can't thank them enough for the insider tips and making sure our stay was truly special. It's such a lovely part of the Northeast and we would highly recommend staying here. Hoping to be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Dan S.

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

Great location in town

Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wesley C.

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

Always a great place to stay

We have stayed here 5 times and hope to get 5 more. Great location, great owners, and great house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

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

Rockport Stay

Great place to stay in Rockport for 4. Within walking distance of the water and a very quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

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

a lovely place to stay

This is a great place
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

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

Great Place

This is our third year of staying, we love this place. Everything about it is great.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bailey H.

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

Close to everything!

Fran's place is so lovely! Tucked away in a quiet street, super clean, and only a short walk into town. We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed five nights at Holbrook House in October 2025. The location is perfect - very close to the train station and a short drive or 15 minute walk to the historic downtown area. We debated between staying in Gloucester or Rockport and definitely made the right choice with Rockport. It is a charming seaside village with a bunch of shops and eateries all within an easily walkable area.This property is perfect for a family of four or a couple. The queen bedroom is a little tight, but we were only two. We used the second bedroom as a space to unpack and change. The living area is very cozy and comfortable. We enjoyed winding down there in the evenings and appreciated the abundance of extra blankets to cuddle up in. The kitchen had everything that we needed, including a coffee maker and basic provisions.Parking in the area can be difficult, so it was very nice to have dedicated parking right in front of the property. We also took advantage of the laundry facilities which were full-sized and in great condition. Note that only the laundry room is on the lower (street) level, so it is necessary to navigate stairs to reach the living space on the upper level.Fran and Frank were wonderful hosts. They left information out for us specific to our travels and provided recommendations about places to visit. The communication was great and they checked in a few times to be sure we had everything we needed. We would happily return here again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Georgia B.

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

Rockport stay

Our house was perfect, so clean and cozy and so close to everything. I would love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ricki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holbrook House is the perfect place to unwind after spending a day in Rockport or exploring the various towns and beaches on Cape Ann. It is an easy walk to the beach, restaurants, shopping and the Shalin Liu Performance Center (make sure to check out the stunning view from inside the theater!). Hosts Fran and Frank are very responsive, answering every question I had quickly. When asked for ideas of what to do, Fran provided an extensive list, complete with links to each activity … and she followed up later to ask how we enjoyed any of these activities. The house is well equipped with bathroom toiletries, kitchen complete with all cooking and needed utensils, a wonderful couch on which to lounge and a comfy hair on which to recline. The house has central air (SO important on those hot summer days) and is on a blissfully quiet street. The backyard is well-taken care of and an oasis in the summer resort. We very much enjoyed our stay there and highly recommend it to anyone else.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen J.

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

Close to everything!

Very comfortable two-bedroom house within walking distance to everything in downtown Rockport, including food, drinks, and Cumberland Farms. Perfect spot for a carefree time away. Very friendly and helpful owners to answer any needs or questions you have.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

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

Our stay

Fabulous
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

KELLY B.

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

Wonderful

We could not have been happier with our stay. Absolutely perfect!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry M.

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

Outstanding location.

Walking distance to Rockport. Hosts where very responsive and supplied numerous reading materials on the region. We really loved the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roy M.

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

Second stay

This was our second stay at this property which certainly indicates that we enjoy this rental very much. Fran and Frank are very accommodating and the place is clean, cozy, and well stocked. The location is great. Highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

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

Girls weekend

Great place for friends to spend time together! Either in the comfortable living room or the lovely back yard. The house is so convenient to the beach, shops and restaurants!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

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

Perfect vacation home!

This was a lovely house - clean, well- stocked with charming decor. Nice quite street but close to the beach, shopping and dining spots as well as the Commuter Rail station. Fran and Frank were great hosts. We had a couple of questions before we arrived which they answered quickly. And they were very helpful when we arrived. We loved our time at Holbrook House.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha Clark S.

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

Close to everything in Rockport

We really enjoyed this location as it was a short walk to Front Beach, the Millpond, Main St, Bearskin Neck. The space was nicely equipped so we could eat most meals comfortably at “home,” if not in the lovely, private backyard. Enjoyed how quiet it was, too.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

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

Great as always

And even the weather cooperates.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

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

A lovely stay in Rockport, MA

This has been one of our favorite VRBO stays. The home was in a great location for downtown, Bearskin Neck, the beaches, and is very close to a beautiful park with pond, and playground, if you have young children. Fran and Frank were available and did communicate making us feel comfortable with their availability. The home was very clean and sweetly and comfortably decorated. We felt right at home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty K.

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

Holbrook house

Amazing little house and i am a 1st time vrbo. My host Fran was super amazing as well. Thank you so much
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne Y.

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

Great Location

Charming indoor and out, excellent location, very close to beach and Bearskin Neck's scenic harbor. Fran always available if you had any questions and she even gave suggestions for activities in the area. Very clean and accessible.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Fran & Frank

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We are Massachusetts natives, who enjoy traveling abroad and all over New England, but are always called home to life on the seaside. After moving to Rockport several years ago we have enjoyed making a home for yourselves and family on the picturesque and peaceful Cape Ann.

Why they chose this property

Holbrook House is our little piece of paradise in Rockport. We have put much time and thought into restoring our charming cottage. And would love to have the opportunity to host you and happy to provide any recommendations or answer any questions you have to ensure a delightful and relaxing stay in our village.

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location! We fell in love with this property because of it's perfect location, you can truly walk to everything! The shops, restaurants, ice cream parlors, artist galleries, beach, train, performance center, park with playground and pond, less than a mile from Holbrook House!

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