Harbor Retreat ★ Ocean View ★ Heart of Downtown ★ provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
The current price is €239
€239
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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About this property
Harbor Retreat ★ Ocean View ★ Heart of Downtown ★
KEY FEATURES: 🌊 Sleeps 2 adults; 1 bedroom, 1 full-size Murphy bed/couch 🌊 Newly Renovated Modern Bathroom with standing shower 🌊 Modern and well-equipped kitchen 🌊 Waterfront deck overlooking Rockport Harbor with outdoor seating for 2 🌊 AC for hot summer days! 🌊 Hi-Speed WiFi and 55-inch Smart TV with Roku! 🌊 Comfortable Queen Bed 🌊 Directly next to the famous Motif #1 and steps away from all the shops, restaurants, and galleries of scenic downtown Rockport 🌊 Exclusive entrance through a unique back alleyway, shared with a local restaurant, enhancing the property’s urban charm
➤ UNMATCHED COASTAL ELEGANCE & PRIME LOCATION
Immerse yourself in the unmatched elegance and prime location of this Harborside Oasis. Comfortably accommodating guests, the bedroom features a queen bed, and the living room offers a versatile Murphy bed/couch. Enjoy stunning water views from the patio, situated directly across from a picturesque park. Connected to a quaint storefront, the space ensures privacy with a securely locked door, letting you dive deep into the vibrant lifestyle of downtown Rockport.
➤ KITCHEN & LIVING ROOM
Experience the luxury of our rental with central Harborside views of Rockport harbor. Our kitchen features new appliances, basic spices, and a tea kettle for your convenience. The open space living area includes a couch that transforms into a Murphy bed and a 55-inch mounted Smart HDTV with Roku, offering access to YouTube, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus, Netflix, and more of your favorite streaming services.
➤ BEDROOM
The bedroom is a light and bright space featuring a spacious Queen bed with ample storage to unpack in the closet. Designer-decorated, it ensures a luxurious stay with meticulous attention to detail.
➤ BATHROOM
Our modern bathroom has been newly renovated and includes a standing shower equipped with radiant heat. Thoughtfully stocked with essentials such as shampoo, conditioner, and body wash, we ensure you have everything you need and more.
➤ DECK
Our deck offers a privileged position right by Rockport Harbor, providing glimpses of the ocean and breathtaking views. Just steps away, on the opposite side, enjoy a park offering additional recreation and scenic spots. You're guaranteed to spend most of your time here soaking in the surroundings.
➤ PRIME LOCATION FOR EXPLORATION
Nestled in the heart of Rockport by the iconic Bearskin Neck, you are just steps away from the bustling hub of dining, shopping, and artistic discovery. Seconds from Motif Number 1, the most painted building in America, the property offers a quintessential backdrop for your stay. Beaches are within easy reach, just a short stroll away for leisurely days by the sea. Enjoy immediate access to local dining and shopping, with free street parking available just around the corner, adding ease to your exploratory ventures.
🌟🌊 Reserve Your Stay at Harbor Retreat & Dive into Comfort! 🌊🌟
Located in Rockport, this apartment is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Motif No 1 and Paper House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Schooner Adventure and Maritime Gloucester. Rocky Neck Art Colony and Essex Shipbuilding Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby. Visit our Rockport travel guide
Is Harbor Retreat ★ Ocean View ★ Heart of Downtown ★ pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Harbor Retreat ★ Ocean View ★ Heart of Downtown ★?
As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Harbor Retreat ★ Ocean View ★ Heart of Downtown ★ on 1 Nov 2026 start from €239, 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.
What time is check-in at Harbor Retreat ★ Ocean View ★ Heart of Downtown ★?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Harbor Retreat ★ Ocean View ★ Heart of Downtown ★?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Harbor Retreat ★ Ocean View ★ Heart of Downtown ★ located?
Located in the heart of Rockport, this apartment building is steps away from T Wharf, Motif No 1 and Bradley Wharf. Rockport Art Association & Museum and Shalin Liu Performance Center are also within 5 minutes. Rockport Station is 14 minutes by foot.
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This is a wonderful place to stay! It's super clean, modern amenities, & comfortable and literally steps from Bearskin Neck. The host, Gigi, is awesome and great communication. Such a cool vibe here, i can'twait to return!
This is our second year staying at Gigi's place. It's such a great location and value. It offers everything we like during the off season without the crowds and is such a clean and comfortable place to stay.
The location of the property was great. Unfortunately the weather was cool and misting but that's Rockport in May. Consequently we spent more time inside than we planned. The living room furniture was not comfortable. All kitchen stuff was good and the bed was comfortable as well as quiet. Street parking was fine but this was off season.
We had a great stay, being close the everything is nice. Parking is tricky during busy time, other than that it was a great stay. Very clean and everything was as promised.
We celebrated our new marriage this weekend in Rockport and everything was amazing! This place was the best location and very clean and comfortable. Will be booking again soon, perhaps for our anniversary next year!
This was an amazing and comfortable space. You couldn't ask for a better location, right on the harbor in the heart of Rockport. Gloucester is just down the road and that is a lively place. I highly recommend this space..
A clean, centrally located apartment. Everything you need to enjoy Rockport, all in walking distance. Host communicated well, and check in and out were super easy.
We were looking for a place with a central location so we could walk everywhere! We found it! Gigi was very helpful. We had a nice little kitchen so I could cook if I wanted to. We came to relax, and we did just that!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent
kyrstyn
24 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The apartment was very clean however, we did have to walk up a back all of a restaurant with the dumpster and a very steep stairwell to get to the apartment. There was a lot of noise from the restaurant at night but other than that it was very close to everything. They were very easy to get a hold of with any questions.
We came to Rockport the first week in December for the Christmas tree lighting. The apartment was very nice. Charming, clean and well-appointed. The location was perfect by the harbor. Gigi was a blessing checking in each day to make sure everything was going beautifully. I would highly recommend this apartment to anyone visiting Rockport!
Immaculately clean. Kitchen cooking and eating well stocked. Comfortable. Nice to sit on deck. In center of town, fabulous location. Difficult for my husband climbing the long staircase. Restaurant next door at times noisy.
The host was super responsive and checked in often throughout our 4 day stay. While small, it had everything we needed and the location is top notch!
Be certain you are comfortable navigating stairs. They are sturdy and I felt fine but they are steep-
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and Gigi was a perfect host !
We very much enjoyed our stay, especially because of the apartment's location right in the middle of all things Rockport. We were especially impressed with how responsive Gigi was to inquiries. There are steep stairs but I managed fine and I walk with a cane.
This is a wonderful upstairs apartment with a small porch overlooking the southern harbor in Rockport. Great morning sunrises. Great location for walking around town and Bearneck, and for traveling to Halibut and Gloucester and surrounding areas. Very clean and Gigi was an amazing host. You get to the apt through a short clean alley between buildings but it was always clean and meant easy walking distance to some fun shopping and great food and incredible ocean views. will be staying here again.
What a lovely place and location! The apt is adorable! My only issue was trying to get in. I became confused by the lock to the right of the door and tried to use that one instead of the lock on the door itself. This was clear in the instructions somewhere, but I had to dig to find it. That, and I wished there had been more pillows and blankets on the couch to make it comfy! There is one blanket in the bedroom, so I used that blanket and the bed pillows to make myself at home on the couch. Otherwise, a beautiful experience, and Gigi was awesome with communication!! Overall, a positive experience.
Had two fantastic overnights here, great location within walking distance of a few beaches and many shops/restaurants. My only minor gripe with location was that it's adjacent/shares an alley way with a restaurant and we had to close the windows in the early morning since we could hear the back door opening/closing constantly. To be expected next to a restaurant but something to be aware of, the couch in the main area was also terribly uncomfortable, would like to see that replaced with an actual comfortable piece of furniture to sit and unwind on at night. All that being said, minor issues and would stay here again. The host had great (probably automatic) communications with us the whole time and felt very welcomed, there was also a great guide in the property on things to do and where to eat/etc. Had never been to Rockport before and would definitely go again!
We LOVED Harbor Retreat. Super clean and everything you need for a comfortable stay. AND right on the Rockport Town Wharf so you can walk to all the shops. We overnight parked on Norwood street and I highly recommend walking to end of Norwood St. the views and homes are stunning. Had we never parked there we probably would have never walked the neighborhood and missed out. There are small public footpaths clearly labeled too that will bring you to stunning views which were fun. If your not able to walk just drive Norwood Street and you'll see it all by car!
Our GPS did bring us a couple streets away from Town Wharf so if that happens just put Town Wharf into your GPS and you'll figure it out where your supposed to be.
Enjoy!
Clean, downtown, harbor view. Great host.Only drawback was we got a ticket for parking overnight on the warf. There was no sign on the guest side of the warf stating that overnight wasnt allowed. 50 fine. Otherwise great spot!