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.
A Season of Excitement, A Season of Change
Por Atlantic Vacation Homes · 17 de dezembro de 2025
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During the first few weeks of any new year, and especially in a new decade, there is a period of time that can be referred to as a “Season of Change”. One can take advantage of this special season in many different ways. Choosing to jumpstart the new year in a positive manner may give you momentum to complete unfinished business from the previous year and carry you forward into the next few months with a clear mind.
In hopes that 2026 will be filled with positivity and creativity, you may choose to spend some time getting yourself and your family organized for the year ahead. Taking a few moments to set up a fresh calendar is always a great start, whether it be a synced up digital calendar that your entire family shares or a wall-hanging version that is placed on the refrigerator, depending on your lifestyle and how your family communicates.
After setting up your calendar, take a survey of your family members for any large occasions that may be on the horizon. Is there a wedding coming up? A momentous sports tournament that cannot be missed? Or perhaps your yearly family vacation to Cape Ann, Massachusetts? Adding these larger events will help you see your year in full and help you plan for small trips in between your “anchor” events. Taking time in the beginning of the year to plan your vacations is important, so you can ensure that you get the rest and relaxation you deserve. In addition, more than half of working Americans don’t take advantage of all their earned vacation time, leaving millions of unused vacation days on the table.
If you’ve always wanted to attend Saint Peter’s Fiesta held in Gloucester, MA each June, but never seem to get there, then now is the time to plan for that long weekend. If you happen to be in charge of planning for the family reunion this summer and you are tired of the same place that your family has visited year after year, consider Cape Ann. It has all the beauty and charm of other New England coastal communities and is less crowded and more affordable.
Use these first few weeks of 2026 to help you grow creatively as well. Start an inspiration board and perhaps share it with your friends and family and make sure to visit our Instagram page; it may inspire you to explore someplace new.
While you’re feeling inspired, take the opportunity to get more familiar with the camera on your phone. That’s a camera that never runs out of film. Use it to your advantage to get creative and take photos of things you find beautiful. If you are more of a pen and paper type person, open up a new sketchbook for this year to gather all your doodles and ideas in one place. Just remember to pack it in your suitcase on your next vacation!
One last thing to add to your calendar for 2026 to keep your creative side engaged is to take a culinary, visual, or performing arts class. Not sure where, when, or how to do that, why not try when you’re on vacation? Visit Cape Ann in the Spring and you will be sure to find lots of activities and events to get you cooking, painting, or dancing.
One thing is sure, however you spend this season of change, it will be a season of excitement as you plan out your calendar for 2026. You do not want to miss out on all of the upcoming events and festivals that will soon grace Cape Ann’s shores. Reaffirm your New Year’s resolution to travel more and to not lose out on your vacation days.
Travel is a fantastic source of creative inspiration! Let Atlantic Vacation Homes help you fill up your vacation calendar for this year and get your creativity flowing.
Atlantic Vacation Homes offers a wide variety of vacation rental homes across Cape Ann that would be perfect for your North Shore getaway. To book your accommodations, simply browse available rentals and enter your desired dates to get a quote. You can also call toll-free at (978) 290-4331 to speak with a Guest Experience Specialist. We are always ready to hear from you.
