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The Waterline – A Private Harborfront Retreat

Beachfront apartment for sun and fun

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Marina
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, stereo
Exterior
The Waterline – A Private Harborfront Retreat provides a garden and more. Active travelers can enjoy kayaking at this apartment. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Waterline – A Private Harborfront Retreat

Nestled in the historic Sail Loft building on Bearskin Neck, The Waterline offers a charming ground-floor retreat with stunning views of the Rockport harbor and wharf. This beautifully updated space features two private bedrooms with queen beds, a cozy living area, and a private patio perfect for enjoying morning coffee with ocean breezes.
With a private entrance from the front of the building, this apartment offers easy access to Rockport’s shops, restaurants, and beaches, making it an ideal getaway for couples, families, or small groups looking for a relaxing seaside escape.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking in the house or outside the property.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 650 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

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.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: No pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

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

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the house or outside the property.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No Parties, or inviting any other guests. Strict!
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number C0136282520

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

2BR w Water s rockport Getawa
2BR w/ Water Views rockport Getaway Heart Bearskin Neck
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About the neighborhood

Map
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
  • Back Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cape Ann - 3 min drive - 2.9 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
  • ‪Roy Moore Lobster Company - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the 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?

Check-out 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 center and within a 5-minute walk of Bradley Wharf, Rockport Art Association & Museum, and Motif No 1. Shalin Liu Performance Center and T Wharf are also within 5 minutes. Rockport Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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The Waterline – A Private Harborfront Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

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

Patti B.

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

Everything was great!

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

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.
Our unit on right
Our view
Our view
Bearskin Neck
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

Excellent Stay

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

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
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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.
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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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

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

Brinz

Great location
Stayed 2 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
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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

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

6/10 Okay

Fran K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Sweet and spendy spot

Great location and sweet town Pretty outrageous additional fees to nightly cost
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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