STR Market Report
Cape Cod, MA
Massachusetts • Short-Term Rental Market
Key Market Metrics
0.55%
Entire-home, active listings
Occupancy Rate
~0 nights booked per month on average
$275
Median, entire-home
Avg Nightly Rate
Typical price per night charged by whole-home hosts in this market
5,800
Had a review in past 12 mo
Active Listings
Whole-home Airbnbs with at least 1 recent guest review — active supply
$45
~0 booked nights / month
Est. Monthly Revenue
Directional gross booking revenue estimate before fees, expenses, and seasonality shifts
Licensed
Permit required — manageable for most operators with proper compliance
Regulatory Risk
Quick Investor Read
Higher-risk setup due to weaker demand, pricing constraints, or regulation. Underwrite conservatively.
Note: These figures are estimated from public STR market reports and are provided for directional reference only. For investment decisions, use AirDNA or Mashvisor for live, verified data.
🏖️ Demand Seasonality: Summer peak
Peak demand June–August; shoulder spring/fall; lower winter occupancy
Market Overview
Cape Cod is a classic New England summer vacation destination with strong legacy demand from Boston and New York metro areas. The market is highly seasonal with summer occupancy routinely exceeding 90% for waterfront properties. Massachusetts has a state STR registry and tax requirements, but local regulations vary significantly by town.
Top STR Neighborhoods
- 1Chatham
- 2Wellfleet
- 3Provincetown
- 4Dennis
- 5Brewster
Based on editorial research and industry reporting.
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Investment Score Breakdown
Score formula: Occupancy (max 45 pts) + ADR (max 30 pts) + Regulatory environment (up to 25 pts). Max score: 100.
Challenging market — lower occupancy, rate constraints, or restrictive regulations make Cape Cod a higher-risk choice for new STR investors.
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