Holbrook House: Charming Rockport Village House, Walk To Everything!
About this house rental
Located in Rockport, this lovely house for R 4,034 per night is a fantastic option for your next trip. 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 / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Rockport, MA
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(119 Reviews)
5.0
Our house was perfect, so clean and cozy and so close to everything. I would love to come back.
5.0
Amazing little house and i am a 1st time vrbo. My host Fran was super amazing as well. Thank you so much
5.0
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
We could not have been happier with our stay. Absolutely perfect!!!
5.0
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Enjoyed our stay!
5.0
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
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
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
This is a great place
5.0
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
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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
Close to beach and shopping. Small space- would work for couple with children. Could use some updating but we enjoyed our stay.
5.0
The house is very clean and well appointed. Great for our three person family, with many thoughtful touches.
4.0
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
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
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
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
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
Fabulous
5.0
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
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!
5.0
This was an awesome place to stay. Frank and Fran were very helpful and were always available for questions and concerns. The house is very well stocked and the decors is so charming. The walking distance into Rockport is perfect and convenient. The outside garden area very private and relaxing. We will definitely be staying here again on our next visit to Rockport. Thank you again Frank and Fran:)
Kathy and Roger
10.0
Fabulous
5.0
Fantastic
Fabulous
5.0
My husband and I stayed at this cute property for 3 nights. Perfectly sized for the 2 of us, and a great walkable location. Everything was as described in the listing (except there was a drip coffeemaker instead of a Keurig.) No problem, as there was a nice neighborhood market nearby where we picked up a few essentials. Fran and Frank were very responsive to any questions we had, including some over the phone guidance on the television settings. We would happily stay here again.
5.0
Peaceful and Quaint by the water
This was an awesome place to stay. Frank and Fran were very helpful and were always available for questions and concerns. The house is very well stocked and the decors is so charming. The walking distance into Rockport is perfect and convenient. The outside garden area very private and relaxing. We will definitely be staying here again on our next visit to Rockport. Thank you again Frank and Fran:)
Kathy and Roger
5.0
Nice Location
My husband and I stayed at this cute property for 3 nights. Perfectly sized for the 2 of us, and a great walkable location. Everything was as described in the listing (except there was a drip coffeemaker instead of a Keurig.) No problem, as there was a nice neighborhood market nearby where we picked up a few essentials. Fran and Frank were very responsive to any questions we had, including some over the phone guidance on the television settings. We would happily stay here again.
5.0
This cottage at first struck me as simple and homey, but the longer I was there, the more its subtle charms revealed themselves to me. The woodwork in the living room and kitchen create warmth and beauty. The layout of the rooms creates distinct spaces but all only a few steps away from one another for ease of use. Fran and Frank, the owners, have also provided all sorts of little, thoughtful touches, like a sewing kit in the main bedroom closet, nightlights to use as needed in the bath and elsewhere, just the right kitchen implements and dishes, and a beautifully appointed backyard that was lovely even in relatively early spring. The furniture is all comfortable, with options for comfy seating to read or to watch television, and very comfortable beds. The location also can’t be beat. The Mill Pond Park, just a three minute walk down the road, is a beautiful spot to visit and enjoy, and two more minutes east and you are at Front Beach. Downtown Rockport, with its charming shops, is another five to ten minutes away by foot. Loved this little house for a peaceful, private getaway and hope to return.
5.0
Cozy cottage in a fabulous location
This cottage at first struck me as simple and homey, but the longer I was there, the more its subtle charms revealed themselves to me. The woodwork in the living room and kitchen create warmth and beauty. The layout of the rooms creates distinct spaces but all only a few steps away from one another for ease of use. Fran and Frank, the owners, have also provided all sorts of little, thoughtful touches, like a sewing kit in the main bedroom closet, nightlights to use as needed in the bath and elsewhere, just the right kitchen implements and dishes, and a beautifully appointed backyard that was lovely even in relatively early spring. The furniture is all comfortable, with options for comfy seating to read or to watch television, and very comfortable beds. The location also can’t be beat. The Mill Pond Park, just a three minute walk down the road, is a beautiful spot to visit and enjoy, and two more minutes east and you are at Front Beach. Downtown Rockport, with its charming shops, is another five to ten minutes away by foot. Loved this little house for a peaceful, private getaway and hope to return.
5.0
The property is well maintained and easily accommodated 3 older adults. Rockport is a very walkable town and this property is located in an area that makes walking very easy. The property is clean and up to date. It was a pleasure staying there
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Rockport?
The average price for a rental in Rockport is R 5,599 per night. This rental is R 1,565 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 / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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