In the heart of downtown Rockport, this cozy historic bookstore turned chic 2 bedroom space offers a unique experience. Relax in the open living area with rich colors and light, featuring vaulted ceilings and exposed beams. Enjoy high-speed Wi-Fi, a 4K Smart TV to stream your favorites, a fully stocked kitchen for meals, and two comfortable KING size memory foam beds.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire apartment
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Parking available
The current price is AU$443
AU$443
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
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About this property
The Bookstore · Private Parking · King Beds · Downtown Rockport
• Newly furnished and professionally designed space! • Steps to Front Beach, Bearskin Neck cafes, restaurants, boutiques, art shops, and the Shalin Liu Performance Center. • Private off street parking spot for 2 cars • High Speed Wi-Fi and 4K Smart TV • 10 minute walk from commuter rail to Boston • Smart TV equipped to stream all your favorites • Fully stocked and renovated kitchen • 2 Comfortable KING size memory foam beds • Convenient EV charging right across the street!
This cozy historic bookstore has been transformed into a chic 2 bedroom space for a unique Rockport experience! Enjoy the convenience (and rare amenity in dowtown Rockport!) of 2 reserved parking spaces. Step into this pre-1900 space and you'll be greeted by an open space full of rich colors and light. The vaulted ceilings and exposed beams are the perfect backdrop to this central gathering spot. A colorful kitchen is fully equipped with everything you'll need for meals. Relax on the sofa and stream your favorites on the 4K smart TV.
On one end of this living space you'll find the first bedroom. More high ceilings and exposed beams along with a large king sized mattress make this feel like a spacious retreat. On the opposite end of the living area you'll step up to find the washer+dryer and full bathroom with standup shower. The bedroom on this end of the apartment has colorful accents and a convenient remote workspace.
All spaces have been professionally designed with gorgeous details and colors throughout. The historic character of this charming New England space has been preserved for your enjoyment without sacrificing comfort or modern style! Not to mention you are just steps away from all that quaint downtown Rockport has to offer!
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In a village
In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Quiet hours 10pm-8am
*Rental Agreement is required to be signed after reservation has been confirmed. Failure to comply will result in the cancellation of reservation.
Damage Protection we have included a $28 charge in your total quote that covers your purchase of $1500 of "all risk" coverage on the property.
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 C0166202580
About the area
Located in Rockport, this apartment is in the city centre and near the beach. Rockport Art Association & Museum and Shalin Liu Performance Center are cultural highlights, 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Rockport travel guide
Is The Bookstore · Private Parking · King Beds · Downtown Rockport pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Bookstore · Private Parking · King Beds · Downtown Rockport?
As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bookstore · Private Parking · King Beds · Downtown Rockport on 31 Mar 2026 start from AU$443, 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 The Bookstore · Private Parking · King Beds · Downtown Rockport?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Bookstore · Private Parking · King Beds · Downtown Rockport?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Bookstore · Private Parking · King Beds · Downtown Rockport?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Bookstore · Private Parking · King Beds · Downtown Rockport located?
Located in the heart of Rockport, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Shalin Liu Performance Center, Rockport Art Association & Museum and Front Beach. T Wharf and Bradley Wharf are also within 10 minutes. Rockport Station is 9 minutes by foot.
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The Bookstore · Private Parking · King Beds · Downtown Rockport Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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We loved our stay at The Bookstore-can’t wait to come back! You can’t beat the location-we walked to everything! The accommodations were 10/10-absolutely beautiful and had everything we needed for a quick getaway!
Great property! Easy access to the commuter train into Boston. Close to restaurants. Rockport was very walkable. It was really nice to have a designated parking space with the property.
Great stay! The location is perfect, and the parking spaces were an added bonus! The beds were comfortable and the owner supplied the essentials. Hope to make this an annual family vacation! Highly recommend.
This is a beautiful vrbo. I loved the immaculate cleanliness and location. It is very close to stores and the picturesque down town location. Check in was easy and I would definitely stay again.
We had a wonderful stay at this property! It has everything you would need for a very comfortable stay. Upon arriving, the apartment was spotless, roomy, and the beds are very comfortable. Check in was simple and the hosts were extremely responsive. The location can’t be beat and the parking is right there. We highly recommend this place and will return.
Beautiful place! We stayed here for a wedding in Gloucester and we were pleasantly surprised by how nice Rockport really was. Walking distance from the shoreline, shops, and restaurants. Quintessential New England town with great charm. We would definitely stay here again!
Excellent location. I walked from the train station with my luggage. Only 8 minutes.
Property next to a market and pizza parlor.
Short walk to town, front beach and back beach.
Very clean and comfortable.
Really enjoyed my stay.
Very sweet! Clean, updated with excellent amenities and comfy memory foam king beds. New high end laundry if needed. Rare on-site parking. Super smooth process from start to finish. Would definitely stay here again!
We had a great stay here. Very convenient walking distance to the beach and shops. The unit is fully equipped with all the essentials. Clear instructions were provided. The host is very responsive. 2 parking spots provided which is very convenient. The space is just beautiful! If I have to give a constructive feedback I would say the towels need to be updated. They were very thin and just don't have much life in them. Overall, great experience and we will definitely come back.
Spent a delightful 4 days in this lovely vacation spot. Thoughtfully and beautifully arranged, beds were wonderfully firm memory foam and super comfortable, had everything you needed ( but bring your own beach towels) Nice quiet location, just a few minutes walk to great little beaches, shopping and dining just around the corner in Bearskin Neck. Except for a 5 minute drive to a “big” grocery store, didn’t get in the car for days. Saw a fantastic performance at the very close Shaelin Liu center , 2 minutes walk. There was an issue with one of the utilities shortly after we arrived and the owner was very responsive, apologized, and had it fixed almost immediately. (Thanks Rachel!) Really loved this place, highly recommend. I am also a VRBO host for over 10 years, so my standards are pretty high!
My husband, brother & sister in law had planned a trip to Salem/New England for the week of Halloween however my in laws had to cancel last minute. My husband and I went on the trip alone and this place was perfect for just us! We didn’t need the extra bedroom of course but everything was absolutely perfect for just my husband and I.
Private parking, off the street, easily accessible for anyone who may have handicap issues, there is 3 steps with in the apartment to get to the restroom which was no problem for us. Everything was neat and clean. Anything and everything you needed was provided, even sunblock.
No complaints other than the beds were very firm but some people prefer that. We also had to google how to use the heating/cooling units because we personally were not familiar with that particular type. No real issue we couldn’t figure out.
We were a 30 minute drive from Salem. Walking distance from all the little shops in Rockport. 10 minute drive from Gloucester. 1 hour drive from Boston. This area was so beautiful in October that we ended up only spending 1 day in Salem and spent a lot of the week in other areas. I would recommend this place to anyone I know going to the area to visit. We had a wonderful time. It was quiet, peaceful and adorable!
This is a lovely place to stay when visiting Rockport. It is easily accessed, has great parking, and is near (many of them are just walking distance away) the local shops and restaurants. The unit was spotless, the kitchen has all you need to make a meal, and the accommodations are very comfortable. We would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful place to relax and enjoy your stay in the area.
Great location, easy parking and a 5-10 minute walk to Bearskin Neck, Front Beach, and pretty much anywhere in downtown Rockport that you want to go. Charming property and decor. Kitchen is great for breakfast/small meals. Thanks for the prompt response to some very minor requests during our stay. Would stay there again!