Four of us (in our mid-to-late 60s) stayed for several days at this property and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Yes, the stairs to the upstairs and to the basement are steep and a little cramped. If you have mobility issues, this might be problematic. However, there are ample railings and with a mindful approach to ascending and descending, the stairs are certainly manageable.
Some commenters have mentioned the AC. We were in Rockport in mid-August. It was hot and humid. The AC worked very well, both during the day and at night, when it was especially welcome.
And, yes, the kitchen is a little small by 21st century standards. However, there was room for two people, whether they were preparing a meal or washing and drying the dishes. The entire house is modest in size - very much in keeping with its construction date of 1876.
That being said, the house (layout, floor plan, number of rooms) is very comfortable. We prepared several meals, and the kitchen had everything we needed. The living room was comfortable for conversing. However, having brighter lamps would have made nighttime reading a little easier The dining room, including table and chairs, accommodated us very well. The neighborhood was calm and quiet.
What made this visit especially interesting was a 200+-page memoir written by the owner’s father (we found it in a glass-front cupboard in a corner of the dining room) recounting his boyhood years (ages 5-15) in the home, 1922 - 1932. In this memoir he describes in wonderful detail a wide array of topics from his boyhood: clothing, food, daily routines, local neighbors and town “characters,” medicine, education, religion, games and recreation, family members, etc. He was a cultural anthropologist by training and profession, and it showed in his writing. He even included the original floor plan of the 1876 house, along with its current floor plan. It was fun to compare what the house looks like now with its original form. Sitting there reading all 200+ pages in the very house, in the very neighborhood and village where this man grew up was absolutely fascinating. History the way it should be written.
Overall, it was a very comfortable home. Everything we needed and wanted for our stay was available. And, it’s just an easy 10-minute walk to the downtown area of Rockport. We are pleased to recommend it.