Rent vacation homes in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Cape Cod (or simply the Cape) is an arm-shaped peninsula nearly coextensive with Barnstable County, Massachusetts and forming the easternmost portion of the state of Massachusetts. The Cape's small-town character and beachfront brings heavy tourism during the summer months. With several tourists during these summer months, the Cape provides various lodging options like hotels, Cape Cod vacation rentals and Bed & Breakfasts.

Although the Cape was originally connected to the mainland, the Cape Cod Canal opened in 1914 and effectively transformed Cape Cod into a large island (though it is not normally referred to as such). Three bridges span the canal from the Massachusetts mainland to the Cape. Visitors have the option of staying in Cape Cod holiday rentals, Cape Cod short term rentals or Cape Cod vacation home rentals.

The great Outer Beach described by Thoreau in the 1800s is protected within the national seashore. Forty miles of pristine sandy beach, marshes, ponds, and uplands support diverse species. Lighthouses, cultural landscapes, and wild cranberry bogs offer a glimpse of Cape Cod's past and continuing ways of life. Swimming beaches and walking and biking trails beckon today's Cape Cod visitors. Browse our featured Cape Cod vacation rentals and rent vacation homes in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.