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Looking to take a Massachusetts beach vacation? Atlantic Vacation Homes invites you to be our guest on the beautiful North Shore of Boston, Massachusetts. Cape Ann is home to the sea-faring communities of Gloucester, Rockport, Essex, and Manchester by-the-Sea, each of which lay claim to some of the best beaches on the east coast.Reserve your […]

Shot in 2019, CODA was primarily filmed in and around Gloucester, MA and won Oscars for Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actor.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION AT ATLANTIC VACATION HOMES AND AVH REALTY, INC. We want to welcome YOU. As a hospitality business, Atlantic Vacation Homes / AVH Realty, Inc. participates in a global and multicultural community every day. Welcoming others and valuing their differences is central to who we are and what we do. We actively promote […]

Gloucester Vacation Rentals Take a trip to Gloucester Ma. and find the perfect getaway to relax, recharge and reinvigorate your soul! Get away from the hustle culture of the city and take some time to unwind on the New England coast. Book your waterfront Gloucester vacation rental today, just a short drive or train ride […]

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We’re partnered with North Shore Adventures & Outdoor Center and our guests can now rent kayaks, stand up paddleboards, pedal boats, bikes, and more. Launch from Bearskin Neck, have them delivered to your house, or take a guided tour. Atlantic Vacation Homes renters get a discounted rate when booking their boats and bikes. Make sure […]

With our Vacay Kitchen Grocery Delivery service, Atlantic Vacation Homes will stock your kitchen with groceries pre-arrival, so you can focus on relaxing. When you arrive at your vacation rental home, the last thing you want to think about is finding a grocery store and doing the shopping. Also, eating every single meal out can […]

Essex is a quaint and quintessential New England town, sitting along the tidal Essex River. Once a major hub of the wooden shipbuilding industry, Essex has held firmly to its roots. The Essex Shipbuilding Museum celebrates the town’s role in maritime history and the neighboring boat yard regularly launches classic wooden ships. Local schooners such as the Ardelle, the Adventure and the Thomas E. Lannon were […]

Rockport is a small seaside community located directly east of Gloucester on the tip of Cape Ann. Surrounded on three sides by the Atlantic, Rockport is home to many distinctive beaches and scenic vistas that have made the town popular with artists and photographers. Unlike many small towns that border larger cities, Rockport possesses its own unique […]

Founded in 1623, Gloucester, MA is America’s oldest seaport, and has maintained an active harbor and fishing industry for over 400 years. Gloucester’s long-standing working relationship with the sea has percolated into its culture, mixing with the city’s historical coastal Italian, Scandinavian, and Brazilian influences. From its vibrant downtown to its beautiful and rugged landscape, you will […]