Sixty-one homes across Boston’s North Shore, looked after by the family that has welcomed guests here since 1985. Book direct and skip the platform fees.
Hosted by Atlantic Vacation Homes4.74· 199 reviewsSince 1985Book direct, no service fees
Atlantic Vacation Homes4.7199 reviews · 157 Google + 35 direct + 4 Airbnb + 3 Booking.comSince 1985
Atlantic Vacation Homes is a family-owned, full-service vacation rental and real estate company rooted in the four coastal towns of Cape Ann, a little more than half an hour north of Boston.
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Waterfront antiques, beach houses a short walk from the sand, cottages in Rockport’s lanes. Three are open to book on this site today; the full collection is on atlanticvacationhomes.com.
The booking sites add a traveler fee of up to 15% to the same home you can book here. Book with us and that fee stays in your pocket, you get our Best Price Guarantee, and the person who answers the phone knows how many steps it is from the driveway to the front door.
I was born and raised in Gloucester and grew up in this business; my mother Carole built it from the ground up. I came home after college and a career in sports management to carry what she built into its next chapter, and I have worked every role here, from reservations to maintenance.
What has not changed is the promise: a home that is clean, fully equipped and exactly as described, a local team you can reach, and the best price when you book with us directly. Call us at (978) 290-4331 or write to info@atlanticvacationhomes.com with any question at all. We would love to show you our Cape Ann.
Jonathan Fonvielle
President, Atlantic Vacation Homes
Pack Lighter
A company that belongs to the place
Through our Pack Lighter program, guests leave unopened food behind and we deliver it to The Open Door food pantry in Gloucester. Our staff volunteer with the Rotary Club of Gloucester, Action, Inc., the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and Discover Gloucester; retired linens go to Cape Ann Animal Aid and the Beverly High School culinary program; and we partner with Triangle, Inc. to employ young people and adults with disabilities.
Affiliations
Partners and memberships
In motion
A few seconds on Cape Ann
The river at River Watch, the beach from Over By Good Harbor, Rockport harbour.
Cape Ann is a little under an hour from Boston and Logan Airport by car, up Route 128 to the A. Piatt Andrew Bridge. The MBTA commuter rail runs from North Station to Manchester, Gloucester and Rockport, and the CATA buses and the Rockport shuttle cover the towns in summer. Head north along the coast for Newburyport and Plum Island; south for Beverly and Salem.
Notes from the North Shore
Seasons, festivals, day trips and the homes to book for them, from the Atlantic Vacation Homes team.
Book Direct with Atlantic Vacation Homes and Save
By Atlantic Vacation Homes · February 1, 2026
Can we talk for a moment?
We want to you know that you should always book direct. We know you’re busy, but Online Travel Agents sites (OTAs) such as Vrbo, AirBnB, Expedia, and Booking.com aren’t helping you. They are are popular websites for booking vacation rentals, but you’ll be paying more and getting less when you use them.
Did you know that booking your vacation rental stay via an OTA means that you’ll be charged a steep premium for the same property that you could have booked on atlanticvacationhomes.com. You’ll only be shown the properties that the OTA wants you to see, and they make it difficult to get answers to your questions. Keep reading to learn why you should book direct with Atlantic Vacation Homes. It’s your best option for cost savings, personalized service, and peace of mind.
Atlantic Vacation Homes is LOCAL.
Online Travel Agencies are really just advertising sites. You’re discouraged from talking to a live person to get your questions answered, but if you can get someone on the phone, their call center reps do not have first-hand knowledge about the properties advertised. Nor do they have any first-hand local knowledge about the Cape Ann are. An online site can return a search result of a home with a certain number of bedrooms, but won’t be able to answer questions like “How many steps is it from the driveway to the front door?” or “How long is the walk from the home to Good Harbor Beach?” By contrast, most of the Atlantic Vacation Homes staff lives in the Cape Ann area, knows our properties inside and out, and can provide you with a personalized booking experience. We listen to your needs and work hard to match you with the perfect vacation home for YOU. Wouldn’t you rather talk to a local expert who truly cares about your vacation plans?
Our friendly and helpful team can answer all your questions about Cape Ann.
For Atlantic Vacation Homes, it’s personal.
An anonymous travel site does not know or care if you come back to Cape Ann every year, or have a preference for a particular home. Atlantic Vacation Homes, however, is invested in you and your vacation experience. We love chatting with our guests and we get to know them as friends. We want our friends to have a great time when they visit! The friendly voice on the phone you remember from when you booked just might be the one to show up at your door should you need anything during your stay, whether that be an extra set of towels or a double kayak. Making every stay the best ever is our mission.
Atlantic Vacation Homes offers so much more for a lot less when you book direct.
**Peace of Mind. **The online travel sites also place restrictions on how you can communicate with us, limiting your ability to ask detailed questions about the property, about the area, and about Atlantic Vacation Homes. Direct and unlimited communication is so much better, for you and for us. You can relax knowing that all of your questions have been answered.
**More Choice. **We don’t list all of our properties on every 3rd party booking site. Booking directly with us gives you access to our entire inventory, and as much communication as you’d like with our knowledgeable and friendly staff.
Special Offers. Our special offers don’t appear on OTA sites. When you book direct, you have the opportunity to benefit from even more savings when special deals are available.
Call us or book direct online today!
When you decide to book your next vacation on Cape Ann, we urge you to reserve your vacation with us directly at atlanticvacationhomes.com or by calling us at (978) 290-4331. Guests who book on our branded website or over the phone with one of our knowledgeable Guest Experience Specialists benefit from our Best Price Guarantee. They book with the peace of mind knowing that they will not find the same property for less anywhere else.
Contacting Atlantic Vacation Homes directly is the best way to make sure you are getting the best possible price and value for your Cape Ann vacation rental. Our staff is dedicated to supporting you at every step in the process, from your initial inquiry and throughout your stay. We consider our guests to be lifelong friends, and we care deeply about the quality of your vacation.
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Book DIRECT with Atlantic Vacation Homes!
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Call our Guest Experience Specialists toll-free at (978) 290-4331 or book online.
