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poster
Citizen
Username: Poster
Post Number: 57
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, December 10, 2004 - 2:22 pm: |     |
We are looking for a summer rental in Cape Cod (for1-2 weeks) and would be interested in realtor recommendations. A name, number and/or website would be appreciated.
Thanks. |
composerjohn
Citizen
Username: Composerjohn
Post Number: 75
Registered: 8-2004
| | Posted on Friday, December 10, 2004 - 2:43 pm: | |
where are you looking in Cape Cod - upper or lower cape? Lower cape is rustic and wonderful, it includes the towns Orleans, Eastham, Welfleet, Truro, and Provincetown. Upper cape is also beautfiul (but more developed), and includes many towns such as Dennis, Hyannis, Harwich, etc...
I personally love the lower cape, especially Welfleet and Truro. |
eliz
Citizen
Username: Eliz
Post Number: 900
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, December 10, 2004 - 2:54 pm: | |
We used wellfleetrealestate.com this past summer. We did all our research online. |
hismom
Citizen
Username: Hismom
Post Number: 180
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, December 10, 2004 - 3:49 pm: | |
Funny, I was going to post a very similar question! I definitely prefer the lower Cape (Chatham, Orleans, Eastham) since its not as "touristy" as Hyannis/Sandwich. Any suggestions for that area? The house we used to stay in in Chatham has gotten too small |
Duncan
Citizen
Username: Duncanrogers
Post Number: 3617
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Friday, December 10, 2004 - 5:31 pm: | |
Definately worth the extra drive out to the lower cape. My wife and I have a place in Eastham and love it. Wellfleet, Truro and Provincetown to the east, Orleans to the west. And at that point on the cape you can easily walk from the ocean to the bay. It's what we love so much about that: in the morning to the ocean to watch the sunrise over the water and in the evening to the bay to watch the sunset over the water.
I can ask for the name of the Realtor that handles the house in Eastham and get some numbers for you if you like. Just PL me and I will get on it.
Great fishing out on the lower cape too, Rock Harbor for charter boats and nauset inlet for surf casters and fly fishermen. My personal heaven. :-) |
tulip
Citizen
Username: Braveheart
Post Number: 1777
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, December 11, 2004 - 11:12 am: | |
(As of 2002):
1) At the Cape Properties, inc. 508-240-7100, I Main St., Orleans, MA 02653
2) American Heritage Realty 414 route 28 South Orleans, MA 02662
508-255-2202
3)Beach Road Real Estate www.beachroadrealestate.com 508-255-9797
4) Kinlin Grover, www.KinlinGrover.com
rentals:508-255-2200
sales: 508-255-3001
P.S. This is the right time to book for rentals for the summer, as everything goes by spring. |
poster
Citizen
Username: Poster
Post Number: 60
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, January 1, 2005 - 9:59 pm: | |
Anyone know what the area of Falmouth and East Falmouth are like? |
ED LEVINE
Citizen
Username: Sid__nancy
Post Number: 32
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 - 10:44 pm: | |
Next time you are in the lower Cape Cod area, may I suggest a cozy place called the Dew Drop Inn. Good food, tall drinks, and always live entertainment. Lookin' to see you all. |
Angus MacGuyver
Citizen
Username: Macgyver
Post Number: 11
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 6:14 pm: | |
Have you ever eaten a sandwich in Sandwich?
And who ok'd the name Mashpee?
I need a drink, wheres that Dew Drop Inn??? |
tulip
Citizen
Username: Braveheart
Post Number: 1938
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 6:33 pm: | |
Sandwiches are great in sandwich, but the best thing about Sandwich is the Glass Museum.
The Wampanoag named Mashpee.
I don't know where the Dew Drop Inn is, but I bet it's in the Upper Cape. |
alan
Citizen
Username: Alan
Post Number: 152
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 9:35 pm: | |
i have great luck in welfleet area using cyberrentals.com. they have a lot of cape properties. |
Zoesky1
Citizen
Username: Zoesky1
Post Number: 625
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 10:02 pm: | |
Can anyone tell me a typical price for a week in a cottage in Cape Cod? I am starting to consider summer options. |
Duncan
Supporter
Username: Duncanrogers
Post Number: 3787
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Friday, January 14, 2005 - 7:20 am: | |
Zoesky.. that is going to vary WILDLY depending on how close to water, being ocean or pond, you are. my mother in law gets 2300 a week and she is a mile from the Atlantic and the Bay. He place is 4 bed 2 bath.
stuff on the water is gonna be higher. But the season doesnt start up there, at least on the beaches until 7/4 so look in June and you might pay less.
If you enjoy fishing wait til after labor day.
If you have kids and they are out of school, rent inland. almost every major beach has a shuttle system from inland parking areas.
just my 2 cents
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tulip
Citizen
Username: Braveheart
Post Number: 1939
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Friday, January 14, 2005 - 4:59 pm: | |
Zoesky, we have paid amounts varying from $700 to $1500. Our favorite was on the ocean side, in Eastham, two summers ago. It was $1400 for a week, was a two bedroom, VERY small and humble, but walking distance to the beach, up on a hill, and truly beautiful. We rented last summer in the town of Eastham, a big, beautiful suburban style four bedroom two bath, for $950. Use the internet, put "Cape Cod Real Estate" and "cape cod rentals" in the search engine, and just do research. Earlier, the better, you will have to pay a big deposit.
If you just want the beach and the Cape and you like to camp, North of Highlands campground in
Truro is right near a beach, however swimming there is rather rough with a big undertow. They have great hot showers, if you bring your quarters, and washing machines, and they are great for younger families who like to camp. There are some veteran campers there, many from
Quebec and elsewhere in Canada. We used to love it when our kids were young. There's a science to camping on the cape, and people at North of Highlands have it down.
Fancier digs, of course, are all around. If you don't want to cook, look at bed and breakfasts. There's a beautiful one overlooking Nauset Inlet in Eastham, called Fort Hill. It's pricey, but extremely old world Cape Cod, and sits across the street from a whaling captain's house. It's a fantastic spot.
Have fun, and search hard. You'll find something. Searching is half the fun.
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Zoesky1
Citizen
Username: Zoesky1
Post Number: 642
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Friday, January 14, 2005 - 9:57 pm: | |
Thanks, tulip. I think $1500 would be the max. It may just be me and my two girls. We'd like to be within walking distance of the beach. I have only been to CC once before, when I was 14, but I want to look into it. I like the Jersey Shore, but i do day trips there, and for a weeklong thing, I'd like us to try something different. Plus I am looking to escape the NJ Shore scene a bit. Camping is not our thing. I am picturing a tiny cottage, two bedrooms, near quiet beach with small or no waves, not far from whale-watching and other activities. I will go do some research... |
shh
Citizen
Username: Shh
Post Number: 2045
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, January 14, 2005 - 10:35 pm: | |
From Duncan's posts on the topic I think he'll know more, but years ago (1992) my husband and I went and rented a cottage in Eastham for a week. It was a tiny cluster of little cottages and at the time I think it cost about $350 for the week. (Of course I'd expect it to be much more now.) It was right near a bike path and a swimming lake was close as well. We spent a lot of time at the bay (I think we drove to the bay) where we could walk out pretty far, plop down chairs and the water was ankle deep. It was perfect, and I'd think it would be esp. nice with 2 little girls. The cottage was a one BR, but there were larger ones too. |
Duncan
Supporter
Username: Duncanrogers
Post Number: 3794
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, January 15, 2005 - 8:13 am: | |
Shh, I know exactly what you are talking about and you bet the prices have been driven sky high. Used to be that the farther out the Cape you went the lower the money, until you hit Ptown. But that isnt the case anymore. The only thing you might get for $350 a week is a camp site at Nickerson State Park in Brewster..
But Poster, do not be discouraged, depending on what you need the space for you can find something in your price range. But I would start looking immediately.
This wouldnt be my first choice, but... try clicking and see what you can find.
This is here cause I LOVE EASTHAM
But this might be your best bet
In any event have a great time. IMHO the farther out the cape you go, the better.
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poster
Citizen
Username: Poster
Post Number: 62
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, January 15, 2005 - 9:10 am: | |
Anyone know what the area of Falmouth and East Falmouth are like? |
Zoesky1
Citizen
Username: Zoesky1
Post Number: 643
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, January 15, 2005 - 10:25 am: | |
I was doing research on this last night, and I was encouraged to see lots of cute cottages that sleep 4 in thte $900 range, many within walking distance to ponds or the beach. Seems like we won't have trouble finding something. Can anyone tell me how quickly these places tend to fill up? Seems like the availability was still excellent, but how long do I have to make a decision? I have no idea what town would be best, either. When I went to the Cape as a 14-year-old, I was at West Dennis. I remember liking it. But I don't know what works for two young kids, ages 3 and 5. We would like to be able to walk places and ride bikes (well, I'd rent a bike with a trailer for the young one; the older one would ride her bike). |
hismom
Citizen
Username: Hismom
Post Number: 199
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, January 15, 2005 - 12:05 pm: | |
Zoesky, definitely try to make your decision in the next month - otherwise many will be completely booked. Just a warning that it can get HOT and not all places have a/c or fans. We rented a cute place near the beach in Chatham 4th of July week 3 years ago and I am still sweating from watching the parade in 100+ degrees (being preggo didn't help).
For activities, there's lots to choose from. If you have a firetruck buff, the Fire Museum in Harwich is great. My son (5) also loves the Drive-in in Wellfleet after some mini-golf. The Zooquarium is great for a non-beach diversion. Hyannis is a great "day trip" (I think its too commercial to stay there) with the carousel, lots of shops and the Cape Cod Potato Chip Factory tour (free chips!) Check out www.kidsonthecape.com
I agree with Duncan about liking Eastham (Chatham & Orleans, too) Personally, I like either the bay or sound beaches the best for young kids (Love Ridgevale & Cockle Cove beaches in Chatham as well as Skaket in Orleans) since they have fewer waves and you can walk for miles at low tide. Nauset Light beach is beautiful but oh so many steps to climb back up.
That said, anyplace you pick can be great. |
tulip
Citizen
Username: Braveheart
Post Number: 1940
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, January 15, 2005 - 1:44 pm: | |
Nickerson State Park has a beautiful lake, and there are lots of ponds where you don't have to fight the waves. Easier for little kids, sometimes. Yes, January is about the last month you will find you really have a choice of places. Everything fills up rapidly thereafter. |
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