Best Cape Cod Vacations

Cape Cod is full of charming beach towns and exciting attracitions - get acquainted with the help of HomeAway's Cape Cod vacations guide.

Beaches and More 

Cape Cod vacations…the idea alone conjures up images of iconic east coast leisure.  The area does not disappoint – there are tons of recreational activities for couples and families to enjoy. With hundreds of miles of coastline, there is no better place to spend the days enjoying the beach, sunning, swimming, sailing, beach combing, snorkeling, kayaking and much more. You can catch glimpses of blue whales hunting for food, as you relax on the

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sand watching them swim by. Cape Cod vacation rentals are near wildlife that you may not see anywhere else. There are many different species of birds and marine life to encounter, including one of the rarer protected species, the sea turtle. Get out on some of the over 100 miles of hiking and biking trails to explore.

Cape Cod's most vacation rental-packed destination include, but are not limited to:

Golf and Baseball 

The locals know a thing or two about what to do and where to find a great time. When you think of Cape Cod vacations, you might think of sand dunes, sea life, and clam chowder.  But Cape Cod is home to over 27 public golf courses and 15 private ones for you to get out on the links. You can catch a great baseball game right in town without traipsing up to Boston to see the Red Sox.  Did you know that the Cape Cod Baseball League has been the premier amateur baseball league in the nation since 1885?

History 

The Cape is full of history, so it is highly recommended to take a tour of any one of the many wonderful museums and historic lighthouses in the area. Cape Cod is famous for it lighthouses , and the entire family will really enjoy visiting these historic sites. 

Shopping 

There are over 2,400 shopping venues that extend across the region. The Cape, with its proximity to so many metropolises and its popularity as a no-brainer vacation destination, is a true shoppers’ paradise. The tiny merchant shops are quaint and unique. The Cape celebrates antiques with a special love, and the shops are always alive with exquisite finds and gifts of all sorts to take home and enjoy for a lifetime. With a huge variety of stores, you can pick up little trinkets for friends back home or shop for rare antique furniture for the house, all on the same block (or even next door to each other).

Smithsonian Magazine recently wrote that Route 6A , with its endless variety of shops and specialty stores, may be the most appealing stretch in America. Browsing Cape Cod’s array of eccentric gift shops, locally-owned stores, book dealers and specialty shops, sprinkled throughout Cape Cod’s quaint village center areas, is a great way to spend quality time with the family while on vacation here. The bargain shopper in you will love the numerous outlet stores, as well as the Cape Cod Mall in Hyannis. Mashpee Commons offers a diverse expanse of shopping and dining options. Planning Cape Cod vacations during the holiday season might be the recipe for finding the perfect gifts for loved ones.

Cape Cod Vacation Rentals

Sun-drenched, charming, steps to private beach ! June & Sept. weeks available !

Clean, well-maintained 3 bedroom 2 bath home, just a two-minute walk to Lookout Bluff (private bayside beach) with breathtaking views of Cape Cod Bay and Provincetown. Stunning sunsets. Beautiful calm waters are perfect for swimming, clamming, f...

Charming 18th century cottage with its own beachfront on Scargo Lake near bay

This 18th century rustic Cape Cod cottage is on almost 2 secluded acres and has a 200-foot lakefront with beach, boathouse with a bar, kayak, canoe, and Hobie Wave catamaran right on Scargo Lake. With its own swimming and boating beach on freshwat...

Family friendly vacation home with private beach on Sheep Pond

Spacious house with comfortable living space for 10. 5 minute walk to to a beautiful, large, swim and kayak friendly, fresh water lake with private association beach. Two large master suites (one on first floor and one on separate wing) plus 2 mor...

Beautiful Historic Home Conveniently Located in Falmouth Ctr -

This Spacious home is located just 3/10 of a mile from the quaint village of Falmouth. Convenient to shops, restaurants, beaches and bike path, the home features 9 bedrooms, 6 baths, 2 complete kitchens, and a huge dining room with 2 dining room s...

New (in 2006) Modern Victorian Home. S Wellfleet

A modern day design home with a touch of yester-year Victorian look adds beauty and spacious open interior and exterior appeal. A quiet and safe neighborhood, especially for children in yard or riding bikes. The front turret adds additional area...

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