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

4.9 / 5.0

Outstanding(127 Ratings)

House in Rockport, MA

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

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.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Rockport, MA

Nearby attractions

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

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

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4.9 / 5.0

Outstanding(127 Ratings)

House in Rockport, MA

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Rockport, MA

Nearby attractions

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Ratings and reviews

4.9 / 5.0

Outstanding(127 Ratings)

Summary of reviews

Guests loved the cozy, clean house with convenient location, well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and welcoming hosts. Perfect for families to relax and enjoy Rockport!

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

We had another great year at the Holbrook House! House was spotless when we arrived! Fran and Frank have great communication ahead of arrival. Our family of 4, loves the location-easy walk to beach, park, and Brothers Brew donuts in the morning. The outdoor shower and small grassy yard make this house so special-both hard to find in Rockport!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

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.

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

The Kitchen is well furnished for at home cooking and meals. The house is located in a nice and quiet neighborhood. Fran and Frank are friendly and helpful and gave us good information about beach closures due to water conditions. The back yard is a great place to have dinner—quiet and private. The home is damp (we stayed two weeks through some rainy weather) and the bedroom with the twin beds had an unpleasant odor that appeared to be emanating from the air conditioner. Hopefully these issues can be corrected

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

We have stayed here 5 times and hope to get 5 more. Great location, great owners, and great house.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

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!

4.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

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.

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2023

Our house was perfect, so clean and cozy and so close to everything. I would love to come back.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

Amazing little house and i am a 1st time vrbo. My host Fran was super amazing as well. Thank you so much

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

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!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

Fabulous

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

We could not have been happier with our stay. Absolutely perfect!!!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

we absolutely loved our stay here. The house is close to the town and beaches and actually exceeded our expectations. The beds are very comfortable, the living room is a good size with games and plenty of books, the kitchen is a good size and stocked with all the cookware and tableware that you would need. The bathroom is a little small but had plenty of towels and hot water and honestly, what else do you need? We enjoyed sitting out on the patio out back with our glasses of wine and definitely plan on staying here again. Thanks Frank and Fran!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

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!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

And even the weather cooperates.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

This is our third summer staying at the Holbrook House. We love it-great house, great owners. Perfect size for our family of 4. We love the location for walks to the beach, town, and train station. We love having the backyard, outdoor shower and grill-which are not easy to come by in Rockport! We will be back next year for our 4th year.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

This was our second visit and it was just as delightful as the first. The house is a perfect home away from home. Fran and Frank make sure you have everything you need. I especially love that there were additional little books and activities for the kids. The location also can’t be beat. You’re right near the beach and downtown shops and food. And if you have kids, there’s a park around the corner. We absolutely plan to come back again.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

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.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Amazing, quaint home! Quiet, beautiful outside patio! Close to everything! Made our bucket list trip all the better! Thank you! Would definitely book a stay here again.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Staying here made for the most perfect Memorial Day weekend! The house was spotless and has an amazing backyard. The hosts were easily reached and were very responsive. The house was well-stocked; kitchen even had ground coffee for the morning brew! It’s a unique and old-fashioned (i.e., not accessible) beautiful property. It’s in a great location, just minutes from a park, beaches, and Bearskin Neck.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

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.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Small and cozy apartment with all the kitchen amenities. Comfortable living room for watching TV with streaming channels. Wonderful morning sun in the kitchen. Location is perfect for jaunts into town. Parking space right in front. Hosts helpful with any questions. Our first stay was a long weekend in early March. We have already made plans to return for a week in July. Looking forward to that!

4.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Enjoyed our stay!

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2022

Holbrook house was perfect for our needs. Although we weren't there a lot, (tourist things) it provided us with a sense of comfort to start our day and end our day. Rockport is a friendly coastal town, with lots to see. We will definitely try to use this house again if we come back. Thank you for the use of your place.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Fran and Frank made renting this property easy. Very accommodating to us. Communicating with them was good. Always got back to us with responses in a short amount of time.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

The home was clean and very nicely put together, very comfortable, and had everything we needed. Communication with the host was wonderful and very helpful. Really enjoyed our stay. Nice place to unwind after exploring the area.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Charming cottage in Rockport. The reviews don't lie! Thank you Fran & Frank

2.5 / 5.0

Sep 2022

This is a great place

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

What a perfect place! Comfortable, clean, well equipped and an excellent location for walking anywhere in Rockport. The peaceful backyard patio was a lovely place to have breakfast each morning, the parking was greatly appreciated and the cottage feel was exactly what we’d hoped for. We loved staying here. Thank you so much, Fran & Frank!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

My family has been coming to Rockport for over ten years and for many of those years we've stayed at Fran and Frank's lovely house. The amenities are wonderful and the added little touches that I've simply never seen anywhere else (circling the calendar on the fridge to remind us about upcoming fireworks, occasional texts to check in and make sure everything's good etc.) are of course delightful and so appreciated but I think its the fact that their house feels so comfortable, cared for and like somewhere I'd want to live. I think it comes down to how much they care about the people who stay with them, you can feel it in every part of the house. If you have the opportunity come to visit Rockport and you couldn't ask for a better place to stay then right here.

2.5 / 5.0

Aug 2022

The house was lovely and exactly what we needed. The perfect amount of space indoors and out, and the perfect location. - just a short walk to the playground and beach.

2.5 / 5.0

Aug 2022

This house was absolutely perfect for our family of four. The house was cozy and welcoming and felt like home for the week. We had everything we needed to cook meals in (when we wanted to) and enjoyed sitting outside on the patio. The location can’t be beat with the beach and town an easy walk. And if you have younger kids, there is a park in between the house and the beach too! This property is a real gem with wonderful and attentive owners and we look forward to coming back next year!

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Close to beach and shopping. Small space- would work for couple with children. Could use some updating but we enjoyed our stay.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

The house is very clean and well appointed. Great for our three person family, with many thoughtful touches.

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Perfect weather week

Perfect weather week

For four people this was a bit tight, esp. the kitchen and bathroom. Location and backyard were very nice. Parking extremely tight for 2 cars, but that's Rockport for you. Owners were very helpful.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Another great stay at the cottage

Another great stay at the cottage

My children & I have stayed here for five summers. It is a great space for the 3 of us and the owners are so easy to work with. Their home has everything you could need along w/ special touches like fresh flowers and menus/brochures for local attractions. You are close enough to walk to town and the beach and it is great to have a property that includes parking. We love staying at the Holbrook House!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Great location and wonderful town

Great location and wonderful town

The property was perfect for 2 adults and 2 kids. Between the house and the beach (5 min walk) was a clean playground, perfect for a couple 9 year olds. The private backyard was a great place for breakfast before a day in town. Fran and Frank responded to every question quickly and offered up great suggestions for dining and entertaining when we had enough sun. Highly recommend for small families or couples.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Perfect Beach Cottage in Rockport

Perfect Beach Cottage in Rockport

We have been renting homes listed on VRBO for many years. Reviews are everything, and they were spot on for this lovely cottage in Rockport. Property was just a described. Clean, well appointed home away from home. Hosts, Fran & Frank were so welcoming and have filled the property with everything you will need to enjoy a comfortable stay. This cottage is within walking distance to Back Beach, Front Beach, restaurants and shop's of Rockport. My husband had knee surgery last year so an easy walk was super important to us. There is a parking app available thru Passport Parking, easy to add time right from the app instead of having to run back to the meter. Short drive to Gloucester for whale watching, lighthouse tours and fishing charters. Eastern Point Lighthouse has a granite breakwater great for fishing on your own, or just for a photo op, a small fee is required, but this hidden gem is worth it. It was our first time in Rockport and we hope to be back again next year. Thank you Fran & Frank for sharing your home with us!!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Close to everything in Rockport

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.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Beautiful Cottage is a Beautiful Town

Beautiful Cottage is a Beautiful Town

This was the ultimate vacation! Our host was wonderful and we could not have felt more at home. We can't wait to stay again!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Recent Stay

Recent Stay

My family of four enjoyed our stay at Fran and Frank’s place. Fran was wonderful with communicating prior to our arrival and shared local information for a rainy day we had during our stay. We would stay here again!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Rockport?

The average price for a rental in Rockport is $468 per night. This rental is $99 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Holbrook House: Charming Rockport Village House, Walk To Everything!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Holbrook House: Charming Rockport Village House, Walk To Everything!?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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

House in Rockport, MA

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Rockport, MA

Nearby attractions

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

House in Rockport, MA

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Rockport, MA

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Rockport?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

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

What amenities are available at Holbrook House: Charming Rockport Village House, Walk To Everything!?

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