We had a really great stay here…read more We came to Rockport at the beginning of the season ( may ) and were very warmly greeted by Nancy, whos parents had established the inn and managed it for many years. 1. The view of the ocean is amazing! 2. Great breakfast included in the room price. 3. You can take a bike, not added money. 4. Room was fine, very homey! We totally recommend this inn, its in a beautiful location and service was wonderful. My dad , who travels allot and came from over seas, loved it!

Accommodations are wonderful! Beautiful view of the ocean from our suite! Highly recommend!read more

This lodge met all of our expectations. What was important to us was a place that offered an…read moreimmaculately clean room, good air conditioning, reliable WiFi, clean linen, a comfortable bed, a good shower, and adequate outlets for chargers. The Captain's Lodge provided all of those. In addition there was a comfortable upholstered chair, a small desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator that had a small freezer. The back of our room faced the pool, and there was a second door that exited to the pool.

It's a lovely location. It was clean, and the AC was excellent! The staff are friendly,…read moreaccommodating. The grounds are well manicured and the pool is pristine!! I will definitely be staying here again very soon!

Room was fine. Price is somewhat reasonable. However, I'm not thrilled with this concept of remote…read morecheck in/check out as a business model. Would it really break the balance sheet to have an on-site manager at a front desk? No, it wouldn't. Not sure if I'll ever book another room here again now that I know the owners don't hire humans.

The best part is the location, directly across the street from Front Beach. The worst part was…read morecheck-in. When we arrived, the door was locked, directing guests to use the info in their text or email to access their room, or to call the phone number on the door for 24/7 service. I hadn't received check-in info via text or email. When I called the number, it went directly to voicemail twice. Fortunately, a current guest of the hotel let me follow him in, and a housekeeper was able to get me the information I needed to access our room. It was two hours and twenty minutes past check-in time when the text arrived with check-in information. When I replied it would have been nice to have the check-in info prior the check-in time, or the phone answered, the person who replied said they were doing laundry out back and did not get the call. Another couple was experience the same issue as I attempted to check-in, so I believe this was not a one-off problem. If they're not going to have a lobby and front desk, I think they really need to have someone actually answer the phone and/or reply quickly. Our King Oceanfront room was on the second floor, leading onto the deck that seats thirty. We were the only ones using the deck, fabulous for watching the sunrise. but I would not have loved looking out at thirty people using it, between us and our ocean view, during a busier time of the season. I'd recommend getting a room on the third floor for the view and to avoid hearing people above walking. On our second night, guests were in the adjacent room and it felt like they were in the room with us, we could hear their television and every word they said. The walls are thin. The bed was very firm and the pillows are large and extremely firm. We found it very uncomfortable. I was very excited to stay here; I grew up in Rockport, going to Front Beach with my grandmother, and looked forward to being at this location and checking out the new hotel. We'll try a different place next time we visit.

Love this place…read more This place isn't fancy, but it's honestly one of my favorite spots to stay. I've been back several times--it's such a hidden gem. Every room has an ocean view, it's right on the beach, and the staff is super friendly. They offer a simple breakfast, everything is clean, and even with the rustic charm, it still feels really comfortable. It's dog-friendly too, which I love. The vibe is just so chill--nothing pretentious. You see people fishing, hanging out, having drinks, families and dogs enjoying the beach... just good, normal people. The back deck is perfect, there's easy parking, a fridge in the room, and even a parrot to greet you when you check in. Can't say enough good things--can't wait to come back!

I had a wonderful stay at Cape Ann Motor Inn on a chilly weekend in December. The Inn really is ON…read morethe beach! My trip coincided with the full moon, and I spent a good part of the evening strolling the beach. I decided to sleep with the curtains open and got to watch the sunrise over the water before even getting out of bed. The bed itself was comfy, the internet was speedy, and, thanks to the kitchenette, I was able to save money by cooking during my stay. I also appreciated the warmth of the staff, who kindly stored my backpack while I ran a road race between checking out and catching the commuter rail. If you're a fan of the ocean and of cozy settings, this may well become your favorite inn anywhere!

I was a guest of my sister and her husband for my nieces wedding/ this weekend. They rented the…read morecarriage house here. I can say without a doubt this was the cleanest rental I have ever stayed in. The furniture, bedding, kitchen and bathrooms were spotless. The grounds were gorgeous; the brides party and the rehearsal dinner were held outdoors. Plenty of tables and chairs. A quick walk to a coffee shop, beauty salon, and small market. You can see the cove from the house where the sunsets were just beautiful. Only a 15 minute drive to the quaint shopping in Bear Skin Neck. Lovely!!!

Anna was a very friendly innkeeper who provides a variety of scones for breakfast, which can be…read moreeaten on the porch overlooking Lanes Cove (very pleasant way to start the day). The sunsets are great too. Being away from the center of Gloucester involved some driving, but was also an advantage. The room was fine and very clean.

Perfect romantic relaxing stay by the water. The water view from the suites large private patio…read morewas breathtaking. I loved sitting on the patio in the morning having coffee and watching the sun rise and seeing the boats going by. The suite had its own entrance and it was easily accessible to the street. The guest house sits on a quiet residential street but it's also walking distance to all the shops, restaurants, front beach and a performance theater. I would definitely recommend the mooring stone guest house.

Sometimes spur of the moment lodging turns into one of those experiences you wouldn't trade for the…read moreworld. My wife and I picked this B&B at random while surfing the internet and looking for a place to crash outside of Boston. We lucked out more than I could have hoped for. Mooring Stone takes it name from a large stone in the front yard, the kind they would sink to the bottom of the port with a tree through it so boats could tie up...hence, mooring stone. Anywho... The house is a cute little gingerbread number, clean rooms, quiet, and far enough from the strip of shops and eateries in Rockport that you feel like you're in another town (even though it's just a couple of blocks away). The breakfast part of the equation is served in a salvaged coast guard radio instrument house in the back yard in the middle of a beautiful garden. What really makes the Mooring Stone stand out for me is the proprietor, Joyce. My wife and I hit it off with her within about two minutes of meeting her. She's a veritable fount of information about the area and can point tourists like us in the right direction. Moreover, we had so much fun chatting with her that we ended up spending almost two hours with her at breakfast (followed by a trip with her over to her house on the water at the port to see her renovation project). Sounds crazy, but we had more fun hanging out with her and talking about old New England houses than walking around town. I'm hoping that for our next trip to Boston we eschew staying in town and head back to visit this inn.

Very friendly staff, accommodating. Beds are very comfortable but not all the windows in the rooms…read morelock and being from the city it was weird. I recommend the Eagle House to anyone coming to Rockport for a visit

Location decks and…read moretoilets The Eagle House Motel is a pleasant and quaint little place just a few steps from the center of Rockport. Can't ask for a nicer location, close to be convenient yet still quiet and peaceful. The room we had was on the small side but nicely decorated with a nautical theme and small fridge, microwave and TV. Nothing fancy but just want we wanted. The motel is one of those rambling kind of places with lots of different decks that offer nice views of the town. A pleasant patio is in the back and has a little fountain that adds a rustic feel. The only problems we encountered was that the shower was really small. Probably the smallest shower enclosure I have ever been in. Probably would be tough for a really fleshy type person to get in. Another problem was that the toilet broke the last day we were there. it's obvious the plumbing is old and these things happen. I had to take the top off the tank and pull the chain inside by hand. No real big deal but playing around with toilets isn't one of the things I enjoy while traveling. I didn't see any staff around and we were about to leave so I didn't bother to look for help. This is a lovely and quaint motel, reasonably priced and with a great location. A cool place to stay if you are willing to possibly deal with some mischievous plumbing.

It was clean! That' is always #1 with me. And the grounds…read moreare lovely and wonderfully landscaped with beautiful flowers. EDIT: I OVERLOOKED VIEWING PICTURES THAT GUESTS POSTED AND ... EWWW! I DON'T KNOW IF THEY TOOK IT UP A COUPLE NOTCHES, OR IF I JUST GOT LUCKY WITH A CLEAN ROOM. I WILL AGREE WITH ONE PICTURE THOUGH, THE INSIDE OF THE COFFEEMAKER HAD THE NORMAL RESIDUE ON IT, WHICH EVEN AT HOME GROSSES ME OUT. BUT I MYSELF WOULD NEVER USE A HOTEL ROOM COFFEE MAKER. However so many reviews state the staff is friendly ... I never saw a smile on any of them let alone any friendliness. Not a big deal. But what WAS a big deal to us was the misleading description on their website under amenities that they offer a hot breakfast. The only things that are hot are the coffees, the hot water, and the toaster. If you're thinking of the breakfasts other hotels call a hot continental breakfast ... (eggs, sausage or bacon, hash browns, Belgian waffle maker), don't! So besides the hot coffee, there's juice, cold cereal, instant oatmeal packets, yogurt, fruit, bagels, English muffins, and packaged danish, muffins and cookies. At least it was something considering the room was over $300. EDIT: THERE ARE ALSO TWO PICTURES OF THE BEAUTIFUL HOT AND "YUMMY" CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST. FIRST, IT IS NOT THE ROCKPORT INN, AND SECONDLY IT WAS POSTED BY THE BUSINESS OWNER! TSK! TSK! And their Hotel market, with snacks, beverages, and convenience items. HaHaHa! It's a closet without a door. A cooler with soda, maybe water and juice, and several little baskets with snacks ... like grocery store family packs of tiny individual pouches that are usually labeled not for resale! I bought two tiny bags of cheez-itz and a coke for $10! They didn't get enough out of me for the room! So was it like $2.50 for each one gulper package of crackers and $5 for a can of coke? And I don't know what were considered convenience items, there were only the limited snacks and drinks ... forget toothpaste or Tylenol or any other toiletry or OTC item. When asked, they said sometimes they have things like that if people leave them behind! WHAT? We did love the little courtyard outside the pool area with all the patio furniture and fire pit ... but the pit should be right in the middle so more people can enjoy it. The first night our family of 10 just huddled in a corner because there were already 8 people around it who didn't seem to want to share. The second night we just grabbed some chairs and put them closer, saying "you don't mind if we join you, do you"? Of course we doubted they'd say no, but if the fire were in the middle, more people would be able to enjoy it. And there's plenty of room out there for those who don't want to sit near it, to have a quiet area elsewhere. Would I go back again? If I had a reason to go back to that area, I definitely would, but it's highly unlikely because this time we were there for a wedding being held at the Beaumont Hotel, 10 min. down the road, (which I understand was a DEFINITE ripoff)!Their standard king or 2 queen rooms were anywhere from $600 - $1,200! So I'm still going to rate the Rockport Inn a 4 ... I'm just subtracting the on star for the lack of friendliness and food!

Nonexistent WiFi…read more Whole toilet literally moves when you use it - not affixed to floor securely. And no I am not overweight. Tatty, cheap, damaged furniture and a popcorn ceiling. $280 for a mid-week night and it has a popcorn ceiling. Bugs and webs on ceiling. Shower rail coming out of wall both ends. Bath tub faucet not affixed to wall. Ironing board hanger coming out of wall. Took pictures / videos of everything when I arrived and when I left because I read a review where they charged $100 for something that the occupant honestly reported as damaged. Comfort Inn standard but 2 1/2 times the price. $100 hold for 'incidentals'. There's no mini bar and 'free' breakfast, so what exactly could 'incidentals' be? It's a damage deposit. Call it what it is. Not declared before booking so I wasn't expecting it. If they don't refund it I'll be disputing it via a chargeback with my credit card. Crappy coffee in the room. $280 a night and crappy coffee along with crappy powdered 'creamer'. The 'free' breakfast is a literal carb-fest of prepackaged crap. For $280 a night I expect *some* form of protein. Almost refused me when I arrived because I didn't have a physical credit card when checking in, just a digital wallet. I had already paid for the full stay before arriving. Motel did not state during booking the need for a physical credit card on check-in which is why I didn't bring one, having already paid in full. It's a glorified motel. Doors on the street. As a single woman I would never have booked here if I had known that. I thought I was booking a proper hotel. Especially at $280 for a mid-week night. Deeply disappointed.

Incredibly accommodating when I had to switch dates last minute. Took the time when I got to…read moreRockport and couldn't find parking to give me suggestions on where to park. Very friendly

My boys and I had an incredible two days exploring the North Shore on e-bikes from North Shore…read moreAdventures. The owner is a genuinely down-to-earth guy with a real passion for the outdoors, and he and his staff went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed to enjoy the experience safely and confidently. Their responsiveness, flexibility, and customer service were outstanding. It was the perfect way to spend time together, take a break at the beach, and discover the beauty of the North Shore. Highly recommended!