Cape Ann,
felt at home.
A handful of homes in Gloucester and Rockport, looked after by people who live a mile away.
Picked by hand. Looked after by neighbors.
A fresh pick
every Monday.
One of our homes, an open stretch of dates, real money off the total. The next drops Monday, June 1.
We live here.
You should too,
for a week.
Stay Cape Ann is owned and run by Rising Tide, a small Gloucester team. We live here year round, and we look after these homes through the off season so they're ready the day you walk in.
Every home is one we know personally, and one we'd send our family to for a week.
Notes from the coast.
Memorial Day on Cape Ann: the harbor, the parade, the quiet after
Today is Memorial Day. Here is what the day actually looks like on Cape Ann, from the morning ceremony at the waterfront to the slower hours that follow.
Memorial Day Weekend: What's Actually Open
The unofficial start of summer lands this Saturday. Here's what's running, what's still finding its footing, and how to plan a weekend that doesn't fight the crowds.
What to do this week before the crowds arrive
The ten days before Memorial Day are the last quiet stretch of the season. Here is how we would spend a weekday afternoon.
Quick answers for first-timers.
Is booking direct cheaper than Airbnb or Vrbo?
Yes. Every Stay Cape Ann home is also on Airbnb and Vrbo, where platform fees add roughly 14 to 20 percent to the guest's total. Booking direct at staycapeann.com skips those fees and gets the guest our best available rate plus direct access to our Gloucester-based team.
When is the best time to visit Cape Ann?
Mid-June through early October is the heart of the season, with warm ocean temperatures, open beaches, and headline events like Saint Peter's Fiesta in late June and the Gloucester Schooner Festival over Labor Day weekend. Spring and autumn are quieter with cooler weather and dramatic coastal light. A handful of homes remain open year-round for winter stays.
How far is Cape Ann from Boston?
About 35 miles, which typically translates to 35 to 50 minutes by car via Route 128, depending on traffic. Boston Logan Airport is roughly 40 minutes south, and the MBTA commuter rail runs to Rockport and Gloucester.
What is there to do on Cape Ann?
Cape Ann's signature experiences include Good Harbor Beach, Wingaersheek Beach, and Old Garden Beach; the Rocky Neck art colony; downtown Rockport's Bearskin Neck and Motif No. 1; Hammond Castle, the Cape Ann Museum, and Maritime Gloucester; and day hikes at Halibut Point State Park and Ravenswood Park. The Weekly covers rotating picks for restaurants, shops, and seasonal events.