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Captain's Cottage: Traditional setting with a private footbridge to the beach.

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Property grounds
Exterior
Interior
3 bedrooms, desk, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Captain's Cottage: Traditional setting with a private footbridge to the beach.

Located in Rockport Village, Captain John Butman House is steeped in history, originating in the days before the United States of America came to be. With its strong colonial bones, this delightful rental home was lovingly restored and refinished with modern upgrades while maintaining its historic essence. Downtown Rockport is a short stroll or drive to explore the art galleries, shop in and around Bearskin Neck's unique boutiques, dine at the many restaurants, or simply enjoy nature at the local beaches or on hiking trails. The commuter rail is in close distance to take the train to Boston or other North Shore destinations.

The main living level consists of a spacious open plan living/dining area, a remodeled, fully applianced kitchen, a family room with large TV, a small office, and full bath with the washer/dryer. Upstairs are the three bedrooms and the second full bath.

No smoking.

LIVING/DINING ROOM: Enter the rental home into the open plan living and dining area. The living space has a large couch and two chairs. The dining table comfortably seats up to four. There is a leaf to extend the table to seat 6.

KITCHEN: The kitchen is fully applianced with a refrigerator, stove and oven, dishwasher, and microwave. The door opens to the back patio and yard.

FAMILY ROOM: This room is the perfect for gathering to watch movies other family favorite programs on the large TV while relaxing on the large sectional sofa or a chaise lounge chair. There is also a beautiful built-in library with shelves containing books and games. OFFICE: There is a small office with a desk off of the living/dining room.

BATH 1: The full bath has a tiled walk-in shower. The washer and dryer are also located in the first floor bathroom.

SECOND FLOOR

BR1: The primary bedroom has a King bed.

BR2: This room has a Queen bed. It also connects to the third bedroom.

BR3: This bedroom has a set of Twin bunk beds. Access this room through the Queen bedroom.

EXTERIOR

Enjoy relaxing outdoors on the Adirondack chairs on the lovely stone patio overlooking the lush green back yard and gardens. It is also a great place to barbecue and dine outside. After a day at the beach, rinse off using the outdoor shower station.

PARKING

There is off-street parking for one car in the driveway.

Property manager

Atlantic Vacation Homes

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2100 sq ft (195 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 C0293892520

Property is also known as

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Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Rockport, MA

What's nearby

  • Front Beach - 9 min walk
  • Shalin Liu Performance Center - 11 min walk
  • Motif No 1 - 16 min walk
  • Cape Ann - 4 min drive
  • Long Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Rockport Station - 5 min walk
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Captain Hooks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Long Beach Dairy Maid - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Surfside Subs - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fish Shack Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Captain's Cottage: Traditional setting with a private footbridge to the beach. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Captain's Cottage: Traditional setting with a private footbridge to the beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Captain's Cottage: Traditional setting with a private footbridge to the beach.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Captain's Cottage: Traditional setting with a private footbridge to the beach. located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Back Beach and Front Beach. Shalin Liu Performance Center and Paper House are also within 15 minutes. Rockport Station is only a 5-minute walk.

Captain's Cottage: Traditional setting with a private footbridge to the beach. Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Rockport adventure
This charming house was the perfect spot for our family getaway. The house is very charming. We loved the historic nature of the property. The kitchen was great for cooking. Roomy and we'll equipped. The living spaces were very comfy and so are the bedrooms. The location was convenient to everything on Cape Ann The location is th the parking was tight but completely doable and we had a two large vehicles. We enjoyed our stay and would happily come back again. Thank you so much!truck and an of the
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun at the beach
Enjoying the beach & exploring near by towns. Sitting outside making s’mores.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, but poor maintenance and lousy responsiveness
This property is located nicely--easy walk to Rockport's public beach (but no "private footbridge" that I ever saw) and Bearskin Neck. It's a fine old house. Space-wise, it fit our family (6) well. There are toys, a nice TV, 2 baths, and lots of towels. However, unlike any other VRBO property where I've stayed, you should be aware of a few shortcomings: The kitchen had cooking/eating tools, but lacked the small food-related essentials provided by every host I've had--i.e, NOTHING edible. No salt or pepper shaker, no ketchup, coffee, teabags, sugar, oil... You must buy/bring everything. To be fair, there were three dishwashing pods, and a wee bottle of dish detergent The kids' little bedroom had bare windows. Their air conditioner's seals had a gaping hole with tattered package tape. I texted the company; they thanked me and said they'd report these things were needed. Nobody called, texted, or came; we hung towels over the windows to keep the early sun from waking the kids. I later sent them a recording my son made of what I recognized from experience as the sound of a mouse chewing in his bedroom wall (all night long, he said). They thanked me. Period. This odd lack of responsiveness could be because the property is managed at a distance by Atlantic Vacation Homes; I never saw a human. Overall, there was an of inattention--a broken drawer here, a sprung shade there, a non-functioning stove burner. They charge a breakage fee up front. It's unrefundable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel T., Palmyra, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place for family close to the beach and all your needs
Due to Vermont being declared a State of Emergency our family vacation had to pivot in less than 4 or 5 days in advance. Thankfully this wonderful old home was available for our family. It is an easy and enjoyable walk to Front Beach & Back Beach as well as all of the shops and food. Close to baseball field & commuter rail. The house had everything we would need for our 3 days & nights. Full kitchen, plenty of beds and space for all. My only issue was a lack of communication from the host or Atlantic Properties about a few specifics like parking but we figured it out and were not ticketed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Gathering
The property has a nice kitchen and downstairs living room and family room. Also, there is a full bath and washer and dryer downstairs. The upstairs has 3 bedrooms and a bath. The main issues with the property are the stairs are steep getting to the upstairs, there is only 1 parking space and it is difficult to get in and out of and the house is located on a rather busy street. So, for the price it was an okay experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
This property is close to town and less than 1/2 mile walk from the ocean. The kitchen is bright and open. The patio is large and pleasant. The house is close to the train to Boston although service was limited during our stay. Property is comfortable and within walking distance of attractions.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming property just right for 6
We had a hard time finding places that would accommodate 5 adults and a child and a dog. This place was just right. We especially appreciated the high quality linens, fenced yard, location, and space to spread out. Stairs were a bit tricky but doable. I would recommend they add hooks to hang things like coats and keys shoes etc. With 6 of us it was hard to keep everyone’s belongings tidy, but this is a minor nuisance and by no means a dealbreaker. It was also a bit awkward that the entrance to the bunk Room is through the bedroom. Considering how many constraints we had to satisfy we would definitely return as it was good value for money.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

C-T F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rockport charm
Our family of three adults loved staying at the Captain John Butman house. We felt immersed in charm and history with winding stairways and historic construction. Meanwhile it had fast Wifi and excellent communication with the renting agency. We appreciated their grocery packages enormously and the way they left on lights for us since we checked in late at night. Note if: you stay here be prepared for narrow steep stairways, it is part of the charm but not something for hauling large suitcases upstairs and late night up and downs. We thoroughly enjoyed the historic construction ourselves, large kitchen and back yard was lovely. Even an alexa in the kitchen. Easy walking distance to the main street of town, we never had to move the car or deal with parking. A perfect place for us to stay in Rockport.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021