Captain's Cottage: Traditional setting with a private footbridge to the beach.
About this house rental
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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Garden
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House in Rockport, MA
Reasons to book
Great for pets
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more
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Reviews
4.3/5.0
Excellent(10 Reviews)
5.0
Enjoying the beach & exploring near by towns. Sitting outside making s’mores.
5.0
Enjoying the beach & exploring near by towns. Sitting outside making s’mores.
3.0
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.
3.0
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.
5.0
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.
2.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
4.0
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
5.0
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.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Rockport?
The average price for a rental in Rockport is $304 per night. This rental is $40 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Captain's Cottage: Traditional setting with a private footbridge to the beach.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Captain's Cottage: Traditional setting with a private footbridge to the beach. pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Captain's Cottage: Traditional setting with a private footbridge to the beach.?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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