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Family home – 40 Atlantic Ave., Rockport, MA. Minutes walk to town and beach

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Exterior
Exterior
Covered Front Porch
Covered Front Porch
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Rockport, MA
  • Shalin Liu Performance Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Front Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Cape Ann
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Family home – 40 Atlantic Ave., Rockport, MA. Minutes walk to town and beach

Leave your car in the driveway and walk to beach and town:
4-minutes to secluded Old Garden Beach, the Atlantic Path (public footpath) and the Headlands.
10-minutes to downtown Rockport, Bearskin Neck & Rockport Harbor Basin. Great restaurants, art galleries, unique shops, the breakwater, kayak rentals, Front & Back Beaches and more.

Two levels of family living, top two floors of 3 level multi-family home. Furnished with all you need to feel at home. Fully equipped gourmet kitchen: dining room for 10; spacious living room with ample and comfortable seating; exclusive use of furnished covered porch, dining deck with BBQ, outdoor fire pit area and garden dining table.
5 Bedrooms that accommodate up to 10 overnight guests with high quality fresh linens.
3 full bathrooms supplied with quality towels, and an outdoor hot/cold shower.
Beach towels and chairs provided.

Easy access to Rockport and surrounding attractions:
Old Garden, Front and Back beaches.
Shaolin Performance Center, Rockport - world class live music in a beautiful setting.
Gloucester Stage Company - local theatre productions.
Halibut Point State Park - pathways around an old seaside granite quarry and smooth ledges leading into the Atlantic.
Dogtown & Babson Boulder Trail - walk the wooded path to check out 30 immense etched Babson Word Boulders.
Thatcher Island and the twin Lighthouses accessed by launch or kayak.
Rockport Farmers Market - Saturdays during growing seasons at Harvey Park.
Plum Island Audubon Society reserve – bird watching.
Boston - 37 miles; train service from Rockport Station, 1 hour or so by car or train

Property manager

Michael Bloor

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy
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
Property Registration Number C0318822520

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. Travelling with kids? Consider Schooner Adventure and Maritime Gloucester.
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Rockport, MA

What's nearby

  • Shalin Liu Performance Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Motif No 1 - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Front Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cape Ann - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Good Harbor Beach - 8 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Rockport Station - 3 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Long Beach Dairy Maid - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fish Shack Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Surfside Subs - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brothers Brew Coffee Shop - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family home – 40 Atlantic Ave., Rockport, MA. Minutes walk to town and beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family home – 40 Atlantic Ave., Rockport, MA. Minutes walk to town and beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family home – 40 Atlantic Ave., Rockport, MA. Minutes walk to town and beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family home – 40 Atlantic Ave., Rockport, MA. Minutes walk to town and beach located?

This family-friendly Rockport holiday home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Old Garden Beach and Cape Ann. Front Beach and Shalin Liu Performance Center are also within 15 minutes. Rockport Station is 21 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Galen W.

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

Cozy home

We had a family reunion in this beautiful, spacious home. Great location within walking distance of beach and town. Parking for at least 3 cars. Big back yard with fire pit and games. We would love to stay here again. Great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy A.

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

Family Vacation

Absolutely awesome! Michael was a great host, answering our questions promptly. The house is beautiful, with great entertainment areas both inside and outside. The location cannot be beat, within walking distance to both beach and shops. Michael has provided everything needed for a day at the beach, or an evening of games.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

5 stars!!!

Michael’s home is an absolute gem and ideal for our growing family reunion. This is our second year in a row we’ve rented and the house continues to get better with beautiful improvements. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

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

Murphy’s Generation Vacation

This was our first VRBO Family vacation and won’t be our last! From beginning to end the host surpassed our expectations! The home was perfect in every way; clean, roomy, well equipped, The yard was amazing with everything you could imagine for young & old! The location is ideal for beaches, restaurants and downtown shops. The communication with owner was quick and easy. This property is beyond a 10 and one we highly recommend and hope to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy N.

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

Rockport’s Treasure

Best stay ever! Husband grew up in Gloucester with grandparents in Rockport. We have been returning yearly with (now grown) children to visit with family who are still in the area, and with other sibling who also return for a large family gathering. This year’s visit aligned with Gloucester’s St. Peter’s Fiests and Rockport’s July 4 festivities. Bonus! 40 Atlantic easily housed 6 adults (it will accommodate 8) and has plenary of gathering spaces with a large dining room to seat 10, an airy front porch, a spacious deck with a gas grill and a table for 8, and another large table in the shady area of the yard. The kitchen is huge and is well stocked with needed equipment -6 burner/ 2 oven Wolf stove, small appliances, cooking tools and dishes and flatware for at least 12. This kitchen has the sharpest knives I have ever used! We hosted the extended family several times and ended our evenings around the firepit. We played cornhole and tossed frisbees. Great memories were made! The large backyard is full of colorful flowers and shrubs and is very well kept. The living room is well stocked with games and puzzles for all ages. It is clear the house has been thoughtfully renovated - the bathrooms were spa-like, everyone slept well on the high quality mattresses and under upscale linens. This rental feels like cozy home! We enjoyed our walks to Brothers, Bearskin Neck, the Headlands and the beach. Michael was very responsive, communicative, and a pleasure to work with!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen d.

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

Great place to stay.

The home was very comfortable for my family-3 couples and one toddler. Very clean; kitchen very well equipped; beds very comfortable. Michael, the manager, was very responsive if we had questions. It was a great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

hugh l.

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

Visiting Gordon College sister and watching soccer

The house was perfect for our family. Very well stocked with everything we needed for our time at the house. The house was very clean and it was really close to the shops and restaurants in town. We walked into town everyday even though we had a car. The fire pit was a great extension of the house, and Michael had it very well supplied, so it was easy to start the fire. Michael was very easy to get a hold of and responsive to any of our needs. I would highly recommend the house.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue P., Wayne, PA

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

Wonderful place to stay

40 Atlantic is a lovely home. It is very spacious and well-organized. It is in a great location, walking distance to town. Michael was always available and helpful!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Perfect spot for fam reunion!

We loved everything about this newly renovated gem in Rockport! Michael is a great host and super quick to respond to our questions. Location could not have been better. 5 min walk to garden beach, 10min to downtown Rockport. Highly recommend staying here - checked all the boxes!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

martha b.

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

Family trip

wonderful house, backyard - location to Rockport was great
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G., Cary, North Carolina

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

Family Vacation made easy!

We enjoyed our stay at this home. We were a group of three families planning to spend a week together in Rockport. The house accommodated our group nicely; each family had a space. The house was well equipped for a vacation. We especially enjoyed the quick 2 block walk to the beach and the easy walk to the town. The young people in our group enjoyed the firepit in the back yard. Every one enjoyed the outdoor shower and the front deck where groups gathered to chat. The house was well stocked with dishes, plates, glasses etc. for feeding a large group. We appreciated not having to shop for paper goods and cleaning supplies. If we plan to gather next summer we will definitely be back.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristyn U.

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

Wonderful family stay

We had a wonderful stay in Rockport!! The location is perfect (easy walk to go the beach and town). The house is spacious and very well equip with many extras!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare M.

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

Wonderful experience!

My family and I LOVED staying here. We’ve been vacationing in Rockport for over 15 years and it was one of our favorite places we’ve stayed at. We’re 7 adults and had plenty of space and all the amenities we needed. The house is in a beautiful neighborhood and the location is walking distance from Bearskin Neck, the beach, and the headlands. Our host Michael was super communicative and went out of his way to accommodate us (set the place up ahead of time for early checkin, stopped by the house whenever we needed something, etc.). I highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

andrew m.

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

Great Rockport location!

Great location and warm and friendly neighborhood. Easy access to all venues in downtown Rockport. Easily accommodated two adult couples with its two levels of living and sleeping quarters. Would recommend this property to friends interested in visiting Rockport.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Renee L.

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

Perfect Family Getaway

This property is perfect for a family vacation. The updated kitchen and roomy entertaining space make it ideal for shared meals and family game nights. Our kids loved the outdoor shower and it made the post-beach clean-up a breeze. Being a short walk to Bearskin Neck's shops and restaurants and the scenic views from Old Garden Beach was also a plus. Would definitely recommend to a family with children.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Owen P.

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

Amazing location

Probably the most ideal spot in Rockport, my only comment would be there is no air conditioning (totally fine with cool nights) and there are only 2 bathrooms. Overall, quite satisfied
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jay H.

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

Great place for family reunion!

We loved our stay on Atlantic Avenue. Great location for walking into town in a quiet neighborhood with plentiful parking. The house was very well stocked, the beds were comfortable, and the kitchen was first class! The fenced-in backyard was perfect for yard games and picnics. We had a great time and hope to return soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve M., Austin, TX

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

Lovely house with a perfect location!

This property was just incredible. I loved how quick the walk was to the beach. We also could easily walk to Bear Skin for restaurants, shopping, and beautiful views. Every amenity you could think of was in the house, with excess of fresh towels and linens. Plenty of good books and games for entertainment, and the kitchen was very well stocked. I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Rockport perfection

The most well-appointed rental I've ever stayed in. Michael and Jane could not have been more helpful, responsive, and accommodating. They have thought of everything you might need. This house is lovely and sits in a beautiful neighborhood near a small, but very nice public beach. Really lovely stay overall. I was truly sad to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

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

Lots of care in great location

This home was renovated recently. It's been kept in great shape -- sharp kitchen knives! -- with other thoughtful touches throughout. The managers have clearly thought about what people may need while there and have made sure the house is stocked accordingly. They live nearby and were responsive to our questions. The house itself is in a great location. Old Garden Beach is very close and Bearskin Neck is an easy walk. Highly recommended for groups looking to enjoy Rockport.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B., Truckee, ca

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

Rockport Home

The home was perfect for our family. We could walk to town to sightsee and window shop. The deck off the kitchen was perfect spot for lunch and dinner, and the neighborhood was quiet, safe, and well maintained. Should we return to Rockport we would rent this lovely, old home again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

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

Cozy stay in Rockport, MA

We had a good-sized party of 8 adults and teenagers in the house, with another 5 coming over for meals, games and hanging out in the living room. Access to the coast and the Rockport shops is easy, and Michael is very responsive for additional support! A very nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

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

40 Atlantic

Spent Thanksgiving 2021 at 40 Atlantic. A delightful home perfect for thanksgiving w a gourmet kitchen. Large 10 person table was perfect. Beautifully located walking distance from Rockport center. Lobster all over and fresh as it gets. A great week!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dylan C.

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

Beautiful house near Old Garden Beach

This is a wonderful place, a short walk from Old Garden Beach, the Headlands, and Bearskin Neck. Michael even helped us out by letting us check in early. Great kitchen, a laundry room, and a lovely deck with a gas grill.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Amazing Home, Great Location!

This is a lovely home, it’s inviting, comfortable and has all the amenities that you would be looking for. I’ve stayed in rentals that felt like rentals, with lower quality beds and furniture, and that is not at all the feeling you get here. Michael was extremely responsive, and the process was seamless for checking in. With a 4 minute walk to the nearest beach and 15 minute walk (with kids 2 - 9yrs old), to the shops, food and ice cream, I’m not sure what else we could have asked for. My kids, including my 2 year old, have been asking when we can go back to “our Rockport house” since check out!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Michael Bloor

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Languages:

English, French