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The ins and outs of Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket

  • 2014 marks the Cape Cod Canal centennial. Completed in 1914, the Cape Cod Canal hosts 14,000 commercial and recreational boats and ships each year.

    Cape Cod Canal Centennial

    The 17.5-mile long and 480 foot wide waterway that hosts 14,000 commercial and recreational boats and ships each year is turning 100!

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  • Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard are filled with an abundance of historically interesting and important architecture ranging from traditional colonial and saltbox homes built in the 17th Century to the  modern homes built throughout the 20th Century.

    Historic Homes

    Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard are filled with an abundance of historically interesting and important architecture

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  • Well known as home to the world famous Falmouth Road Race, there are many other aspects of Falmouth that make it a famously wonderful and popular place to visit.

    Running around Falmouth

    Well known as home to the world famous Falmouth Road Race, there are many other aspects of Falmouth that make it a famously wonderful and popular place to visit.

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  • After listening to your suggestions and feedback, we have built a new feature that allows you to view our vacation rental properties on a map. Looking for homes near downtown or a specific beach?  Trying to find two houses near each other? The map feature makes it easier than ever.

    Vacation Rental Map Search

    After listening to your suggestions and feedback, we have built a new feature that allows you to view our vacation rental properties on a map. Looking for homes near downtown or a specific beach? Trying to find two houses near each other? The map feature makes it easier than ever.

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  • With spring weather just around the corner, some of the Cape Cod and Islands favorite visitors are back - whales

    Welcome Back, Whales!

    Every year from March through December, a variety of whales call the waters off Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard home.

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  • Cape Cod is home to many beautiful and historic windmills, many of which have been here for over 200 years! When

    Windmills on Cape Cod

    Enjoy a slideshow of some of Cape Cod's most visited and historic windmills.

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  • Not only are windmills beautiful to look at with their large sails, intricate stonework, and interesting octagonal shapes, but they are  also historically significant.

    "Milling" Around Cape Cod

    When on Cape Cod or Nantucket for your next vacation, make it a point to visit a local windmill.

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  • Are you dreaming of summer vacation? Using the easy, 4-step WeNeedaVacation.com Power Search feature, you can customize the search for your vacation home to meet your specific needs, saving you lots of time and effort.

    Power Search

    Planning a vacation and searching for an ideal vacation rental is exciting and fun. And, it’s supposed to be easy, right? Learn about the WeNeedaVacation.com Power Search and why vacationers love it.

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  • With sea breezes, gorgeous beaches, an abundance of wedding and reception locations, loads of activities, romantic sunsets, and plenty of vacation rental homes, a wedding on Cape Cod, Nantucket, or Martha's Vineyard is the perfect spot to exchange vows.

    Cape Cod & Islands Weddings

    A wedding on Cape Cod, Nantucket, or Martha's Vineyard is the perfect spot to exchange vows.

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  • WhaleHelloThere, we invite you to enter our Winter Whale contest for a chance to win $100 towards a Cape Cod or Islands vacation house or a great local meal. Each Wednesday we will post clues as to where on our website to find our Winter Whale. Read more about contest.

    Where's the Winter Whale?

    WhaleHelloThere, We invite you to enter our Winter Whale contest for a chance to win $100 towards a Cape Cod or Islands vacation house or a great local meal. Each Wednesday we will post clues as to where on our website to find our Winter Whale. Read more about contest.

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