Summer vacation rentals in Massachusetts are concentrated on Cape Cod. But despite the small area, you’ll find a huge variety of Cape Cod rental homes. Families might want a sprawling, cedar-shingled beach house in Chatham. College kids might opt to share a rental house within walking distance of Hyannis nightlife and bars. Or you could choose a romantic condo in Wellfleet. Our unbiased traveler reviews of Massachusetts vacation rental properties will help you plan your dream Cape Cod vacation. Let’s take a minute to cover the major regions of Cape Cod—once you know where you want to be, we can help you uncover a great deal on a Massachusetts vacation rental.

Just so you know, the Upper Cape is the part of Cape Cod closest to the mainland. Beach houses in Bourne, vacation rentals in Falmouth, cottages in Mashpee and homes in Sandwich are all considered Upper Cape properties. (Yes, we know it’s weird that “Upper” and “Lower” have nothing to do with north and south. What can we say? Cape Cod is quirky.) If you rent a beach house here, you’ll have easier access to Boston and Plymouth (including Plimouth Plantation).