A Charming Valentine’s Weekend at Addison Choate Inn in Rockport, MA

Last summer I discovered another New England town — Rockport, Massachusetts located north of Boston. It was only a 2 and half hour drive from Mystic, CT where I am based. I immediately fell in love with the town. The coastal fishing village was every photographer’s dream. The issue I have with day tripping is that I don’t get to see the area at its fullest potential — sunrise, mid-day, sunset and even night time. So with that in mind, I knew I’d want to do an overnight stay in Rockport to photograph all the moments.

My Instagram friend, Haley from @TheConnecticutLife told me about Addison Choate, a boutique inn located in Rockport — literally within a walking distance of the harbor. For full transparency, I reached out to them to collaborate after researching to see if the inn genuinely aligned with my personal tastes and standards. When I do collaborations, I do pick places the same way I would for my own stay. I was gifted a two night stay at Addison Choate over Valentine’s Day weekend in exchange for an authentic account of my experience.

Addison Choate Inn

The boutique inn is in an adorable historical house (circa 1851) with 9 rooms. Each room has en suite bathrooms. It is three floors with some stairs (if you need accessibility, definitely book a room on the first floor). The website explains each room’s location in the inn which is helpful. The inn also had gone through a transformation and was modernized, but preserved the historical charm.

My Stay Experience

I stayed in Crow’s Nest on the 3rd floor. It is located on the top floor overlooking Rockport Harbor with a private entrance. The views from the large windows were the first thing I noticed as I entered the room. I loved how I could see the water! The bedroom had a king bed. The bathroom was beautiful with the white marble tiles. The living room came with a couch, a chair, a TV and a mini fridge. The room was very clean and organized. It was decorated so beautifully.

My Honest Thoughts

THAT BED IS SO COMFORTABLE. There is magic in that mattress. One morning after photographing the sunrise, I came back to the room to photograph the in-room moments. I captured myself writing in my journal in bed and then I ended up staying in bed resting. It was that comfy.

The blankets! They came from Denim Blanket Company, a local shop in the town. I used them as I was watching a movie on the couch. The ultra warm sherpa lined blankets were amazing. I never would’ve considered dropping that much on a blanket but trust me, those would be worth it. I have my eyes on a specific sold-out blanket and will be purchasing it as soon it’s back online.

Location, location, location. You really couldn’t beat the proximity to the harbor. I could see the water from the windows. For photographing the sunrises, I could roll out of bed and be at the harbor within 5 minutes via car. Keep in mind, I visited during winter when the sunrises were 20ish degrees outside. It was close enough that I could walk from the inn to the harbor if it was warmer!

Why Should You Stay There?

Free parking. I visited during the off-season when I didn’t have to worry about parking in town. During busier times where parking will be challenging, the inn provides free parking for the guests and it is an easy walk from the inn to the harbor.

The staff. I met one half of the owners — Marshall. He was very nice and friendly. Also made himself available to the guests via text. I found him to be very responsive. He was willing to answer any questions if I had any. The reviews from other guests reflect this. During my stay, the housekeeper came by to see if anything was needed.

The rooms. It was very clean and had everything you would need for the stay. It came with complimentary gifts — water bottles, tea, coffee pods and candies. Free WiFi and streaming services on TV. I enjoyed the comfortable Terry cloth robes!

How to Book A Stay at Addison Choate Inn

Please book a room at their website here.

A heartfelt thank you to Marshall of Addison Choate for the collaboration. The hospitality and attention to detail made this experience unforgettable. I truly loved my stay in Rockport!