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Cape Ann is known for its gorgeous landscapes and picturesque villages. There’s a stunning scene pretty much everywhere you look! But don’t end your vacation without taking a selfie at our Top 10 most Instagrammable spots on Cape Ann. 10. Motif No. 1 There is a reason that this little red fishing shack is one […]

​When you are vacationing as a larger group, you’re going to need plenty of space. If you wanted to stay in a hotel, you would have to book large number of rooms to accommodate everyone, plus think about where and how every meal is going to take place. What’s more, hotels don’t often have adequate […]

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Close your eyes and think of a vacation that you took with your family as a child. Do you remember where you went? How long it took to get there? The excitement that you felt when you finally arrived? Travel industry research from Harris Interactive and Project: Time Off found that the majority of adults […]

Achieve your summer vacation goals by planning now for 2019. If you haven’t yet considered your summer plans for next year, be aware that other people have already started booking their vacations. The Atlantic Vacation Homes reservations team is responding to a steady stream of 2019 vacation rental requests and reservations are filling in. Booking well in advance is […]

You can’t control Mother Nature and so even the most temperate months of the year will still yield an occasional rainy day. If the darkened skies have impacted your beach plans, you might be asking “So what is there to do when it’s raining on Cape Ann?” You don’t need to let the rain wash […]

The Essex Coastal Scenic Byway winds its way along the coast through fourteen North Shore communities in Essex County, Massachusetts. Situated within the Essex National Heritage Area and covering 90 miles from Lynn, MA to Salisbury, MA, the Byway passes many notable historical sites, cultural districts, recreation areas, and spectacular coastal scenery. The map below highlights […]

Every year, Atlantic Vacation Homes has the wonderful experience of getting to know our first-time guests and welcoming back our returning guests. Part of the joy of the travel season is getting to experience the wonders of Cape Ann through their eyes. Sharing our love for the area is part of what makes our job special! To that […]

The Gloucester Schooner Festival is THE maritime event of the year in Gloucester! This 3-day festival over Labor Day Weekend brings sailors, spectacular schooners, and enthusiastic spectators from all over the world. The Schooner Festival celebrates Gloucester’s maritime history and honored status as America’s Oldest Seaport. All eyes will be on Gloucester’s beautiful harbor, which […]

Rivers provide a perfect backdrop to summer and offer a wide range of outdoor activities. Boating, kayaking, swimming, fishing, or just dangling your feet off a dock and watching the tide are perks of river life. The tidal Annisquam and Essex rivers are part of the complex network of connecting waterways on Cape Ann. The […]