Cape Cod, MA
New England's iconic summer escape
Cape Cod is one of the most iconic summer vacation destinations in America, with a 15-week summer peak (late June through Labor Day) that drives extremely high seasonal occupancy. The Cape's charm - shingle-style homes, lobster shacks, National Seashore beaches - commands premium pricing from Boston, NYC, and Providence drive markets. Off-season is soft but summer profitability is exceptional.
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Is Cape Cod, MA a good short-term rental market?
Cape Cod is a Northeast STR market averaging a 3.3% cap rate, 33% annual occupancy, and $316/night across STR-viable listings, based on 22 active listings. Cape Cod is one of the most iconic summer vacation destinations in America, with a 15-week summer peak (late June through Labor Day) that drives extremely high seasonal occupancy. The Cape's charm - shingle-style homes, lobster shacks, National Seashore beaches - commands premium pricing from Boston, NYC, and Providence drive markets. Off-season is soft but summer profitability is exceptional.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Cape Cod?
STR-viable properties in Cape Cod average about 33% occupancy across the year. Peak season is Late June - Labor Day. Occupancy here reflects availability-adjusted booking performance, not raw calendar occupancy, so it represents what a full-time operated rental can realistically achieve.
How much do short-term rentals earn in Cape Cod?
At $316/night and 33% occupancy, a typical Cape Cod STR grosses roughly $38,408 per year before expenses, leaving an estimated $23,045 in net operating income against a $1.7M average price, an implied 1.3% cap rate. Individual results depend on property, amenities, and management.
What types of properties work best for STR in Cape Cod?
The strongest-performing STR property types in Cape Cod are Cottage, Single Family, Waterfront Home. 15-week summer peak with near-100% weekend occupancy. Matching the local guest profile and the amenities that drive bookings in this market matters more than raw square footage.
What is the median STR-viable home price in Cape Cod?
STR-viable listings in Cape Cod average around $1.7M. Primary STR ZIP codes include 02601, 02632, 02645. Combined with the market's 3.3% average cap rate, that price level sets the return baseline you'd underwrite against.
Market averages, not guarantees. Cap rates, occupancy, and nightly rates are market-wide averages based on active STR listings and historical data. Individual property performance depends on location, amenities, management, and listing quality. Always run a full underwriting analysis before purchasing.Stats sourced from 22 active listings · last updated Sep 1, 2026
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