10/10 Excellent
John D.
2 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Our Rockport adventure
John D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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Cpt John Butman House: Historic Charm in Rockport
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Wonderful
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathrooms195 sq m
Popular amenities
- Pet-friendly
- Washer
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill
- Air conditioning
- Kitchen
Explore the area
Rockport, MA
- Back Beach8 min walk
- Front Beach9 min walk
- Shalin Liu Performance Center11 min walk
- Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)62 min drive
Room options
About the area
Rockport
Seaside stay .Your stay at this Rockport vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Back Beach and Front Beach. Also, Shalin Liu Performance Center is within half a mile (1 km) and Halibut Point Reservation is within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
- Front Beach - 9 min walk
- Shalin Liu Performance Center - 11 min walk
- Motif No 1 - 16 min walk
- Cape Ann - 4 min drive
- Wingaersheek Beach - 23 min drive
Getting around
- Rockport Station - 5 min walk
- Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
- Starbucks - 8 min drive
- Long Beach Dairy Maid - 6 min drive
- Fish Shack Restaurant - 14 min walk
- Surfside Subs - 6 min drive
- Brothers Brew Coffee Shop - 12 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Cpt John Butman House: Historic Charm in Rockport
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.
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.
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.
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.
Property manager
Atlantic Vacation Homes
Property amenities
Beach
- Near the beach
Internet
- WiFi available
Parking and transportation
- Onsite parking
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Coffee/tea maker
- Toaster
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
Outdoor areas
- Patio
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
Laundry
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Location highlights
- Near the sea
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
General
- Unit size: 2100 sq ft (195 sq m)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
- Pets are welcome
- Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number C0293892520
Property is also known as
31
Vrbo Property
Cpt John Butman House: Historic Charm in Rockport Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
5 Sep 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun at the beach
Enjoying the beach & exploring near by towns. Sitting outside making s’mores.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
8 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, but poor maintenance and lousy responsiveness
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Joel T., Palmyra, WI
1 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A great place for family close to the beach and all your needs
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.
Joel T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
4/10 Poor
Melissa M.
25 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Gathering
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.
Melissa M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mark S.
23 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
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.
Mark S.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Julie M.
12 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Julie M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
C-T F.
11 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
C-T F.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021