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

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Historical architecture meets contemporary living in Rockport.

Enter into the sitting area of the open living/dining plan.

The dining table seats up to six. Beautiful details in the decor.

The second staircase adjacent to the dining room is steep.

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Amenities
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Location
Host

8.8

Excellent

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6195 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Rockport, MA

Front Beach9 min walk
Shalin Liu Performance Center11 min walk
Cape Ann4 min drive
Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)63 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

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

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets 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

About the area

Rockport

Located in Rockport, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Ann and Good Harbor Beach. Schooner Adventure and Maritime Gloucester are also worth visiting.

Rockport, MA

What's nearby

Back Beach - 8 min walk
Front Beach - 9 min walk
Shalin Liu Performance Center - 11 min walk
Motif No 1 - 16 min walk
Cape Ann - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
‪Long Beach Dairy Maid - ‬6 min drive
‪Brothers Brew Coffee Shop - ‬12 min walk
‪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.?

Checkout 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 holiday 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.

8.8

Excellent

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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 traveller

8 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Communication

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

1 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

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.

25 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Location

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.

23 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

12 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

11 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

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10/10 Excellent

PAULA G.

3 Oct 2021

Summer in Rockport

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I spent the summer at this lovely antique home. My small dog and I enjoyed daily walks to the beach and park. The home was very clean and well equipped. The management company especially Karol was very responsive. I would definetly stay with them again.

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8/10 Good

Jim F.

12 July 2021

John Butman House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice old charming house, in good shape and very clean

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10/10 Excellent

PAULA G., Carlisle MA USA

5 July 2021

A week in Rockport 8

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I had a lovely stay in this well appointed home. Everything I needed and the property manager was very responsive and pro active to make sure I was satisfied.