Cape Cod: Vacation accommodations
Reaching out into the Atlantic like a flexing arm, “The
Cape”, as it is affectionately known, is the place where many New Englanders head
to for their summer vacation. Surrounded
by 400 miles of beautiful white sand beaches, this pseudo peninsula (it is
actually an island) is home to quaint fishing villages and resident artist
havens; there are also miles of biking and hiking trails and excellent local
seafood at every turn.
For the convenience of the locals Cape Cod is known
as four distinct regions: the Upper-Cape, which includes the towns of Sandwich
and Bourne, is an area that is directly connected to the mainland via two
bridges; the Mid-Cape, home to Hyannis and nearly 70% of the area’s population;
the Lower-Cape, the elbow region filled with family-oriented communities, and
the Outer-Cape, (my personal preference) home to the beautiful beaches on the
National Seashore and vibrant Provincetown.
The Island’s region includes Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Nantucket is quintessentially New England, a
seaside town with cobbled streets and a very interesting Whaling Museum. Martha’s Vineyard has become synonymous with
the wealthy and privileged, though the seaside villages, great beaches and
ocean views draw crowds of all types.
Edgartown and a number of other locations on the island were used during
the filming of the 1975 movie JAWS.
Cape Cod
accommodations
There are a wide variety of options to choose from
when selecting a place to stay at the Cape.
The hotels and motels vary in quality as they would anywhere, and range
from chain establishments to regional favorites and locally well-known icons of
hospitality; bed and breakfast venues are also popular with some visitors.
Some hotels offer package deals or special rates
depending on when the stay is booked and for how long. Hotels offer a number of amenities that are
included with the nightly rate or are covered by a small fee, such as Internet
access, free breakfast and concierge services.
On the downside, staying in a hotel can be limiting
in some ways. If American Plan is not
booked then having no access to a kitchen requires eating out for every meal,
which can be quite pricey in Cape Cod. Unless a suite is booked the space for
relaxing is limited to one room. For
families and large groups, hotel rooms can be expensive simply due to the number
of people being housed. One of the discount
hotels should be sought out if the bill needs to be kept down to a more
reasonable level.
Vacation rentals
Vacation rentals are very popular with visitors to
the Cape; they range from cottages and bungalows to condominiums, flats and
full-size houses. They have the great advantage of providing a freedom to truly
live like a local. Private individuals
that actually live in the Cape own many of the vacation rentals, and the
properties have all the comforts and features of a family home. Many of the residences have multiple bedrooms,
allowing families and large groups to stay together, thereby saving money. The
use of the fully equipped kitchens allows for some serious money saving on the
food-front as well. Vacation rentals are
also easy to locate, with everything from condominiums to full-size houses being
available almost anywhere on the Cape. Vacation rentals are a positive choice
for those who wish to truly immerse themselves in the Cape Cod experience.
Say Yes to New England and enjoy a Vacation Rental Home on Cape Cod this summer!
