Located 40 miles north of Boston on the peninsula known as Cape Ann, Rockport is a Massachusetts coastal town and popular vacation destination. Weathered, shingled cottages dot the coastline, inlets and harbors; shops, eateries and galleries line the main street. Whether close to the action or off in more quiet settings, many cottages are available for rent.
This company handles real estate on Cape Ann, including Rockport. Atlantic Vacation Homes Realty features many vacation cottage rentals in Rockport--from small beachfront escapes for two, to larger cottages for families of six.
Atlantic Vacation Homes Realty, Inc
115 Prospect St.
Gloucester, MA 01930
978-283-4777
atlanticvacationhomes.com
The Rockport Chamber of Commerce offers vacation cottage rentals on their web-based travel guide. Most cottages featured have ocean views or are within minutes of the shore. Rental amenities for each cottage are listed, as are nearby attractions, restaurants, events and shopping.
Rockport Chamber of Commerce
33 Commercial St.
Gloucester, MA 01930
978-546-6575
rockportusa.com
Three privately owned cottages are available for weekly rentals.
The small cottage, named "The Sound House" features a galley kitchen, bath and pullout sofa bed. The location offers ocean views and a two-minute walk to the beach. Cottage amenities include a working fireplace, linens, beach towels, beach chairs, gas grill, flat panel TV (with cable), WiFi, board games and bicycles. Pets are welcome.
The "Cottage on the Pond" is a larger cottage on a quiet lane. The cottage offers views of the ocean from the front porch and views of the millpond from backyard. The cottage features three bedrooms and sleeps six. Amenities include a fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, bicycles, board games, a gas grill, linens, beach towels and beach chairs. Pets are welcome.
The "Cottage on the Lane"
This family-sized cottage, with ocean views, offers three bedrooms on the second floor. The cottage features a living room with fireplace, kitchen and backyard grill. Other amenities include beach towels, beach chairs, bicycles, board games, WiFi and cable television. Pets are welcome.
The Cottages at Rockport
Louise Norwood
c/o NAI Norwood Group, Inc.
116 South River Road
Bedford, NH 03110
603-688-7000
rockportcottages.com