At the Cape Properties

Many people own summer or vacation homes at the Cape and aren’t available year round to keep an eye on the property. Here are a few tips for keeping your Cape Cod vacation home safe and secure while you’re away for the season…
Alarm Systems: Many vacation home owners find that home security systems are a great way to keep tabs on their property while they’re away. With plans available for every size home, even massive waterfront properties at the Cape can benefit from looking Continue reading

When people think of Martha’s Vineyard, they think of it as one big island. In fact, Martha’s Vineyard is separated into six towns.

Vineyard Haven (Tisbury)

The West Chop Lighthouse is one of many lighthouses on the island. Events worth noting are the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival which takes place every September.

Oaks Bluff

Oaks Bluff is home to the Flying Horses Carousel which is the oldest operating carousel in USA. Some of the best beaches on the island are here. You can also see the East Chop Lighthouse. The Gigerbread Houses and Continue reading

There are a lot of lighthouses in Cape Cod. The first lighthouse is Wings Neck. Wings Neck is located in Pocasset, Massachusetts on Buzzards Bay. The second lighthouse is Nobska Point. Nobska Point is located in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. The third lighthouse is Stage Harbor. Stage Harbor is located in Chatham, Massachusetts. The fourth lighthouse is Chatham Light. Chatham Light is located in Chatham, Massachusetts. The fifth lighthouse is The Three Sisters. The Three Sisters is located in Eastham, Massachusetts. The sixth lighthouse is Nauset Light. Nauset Light is also located in Eastham, Massachusetts.

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There are many interesting things to do and see while exploring Boston, Massachusetts. The city is basically broken down into distinctive areas such as Beacon Hill, Chinatown, Faneuil Hall and Fenway.

The Boston Children’s Museum affords a unique learning experience for children and the adults who must accompany them. The entrance is flanked by a gigantic red and while milk bottle towering 40 feet into the air. Special areas speak to the history and culture of the black area of Boston, and the cultures of Japan and China. Continue reading

If you plan to go what watching while visiting the area you may want a handy guide that explains some of the Humpback whales’ behavior and gives name to some of their activities.Spinning Head Breach is a head first jump where flippers are extended and the whale spins until landing on the water’s surface with a large splash.Lunge Feeding is a fast, horizontal surfacing with the mouth open. This is typically associated with feeding behavior.Dragging occurs after the whale has engulfed food and water and the whale swims to the surface, tail down and body bowed in a snake-like posture while slowly expelling water through its baleen plates.Kick Feeding is when the whale creates turbulence at the surface by Continue reading

In life, we must eat to survive. In Cape Cod, we must eat because we can’t get enough of the delicious Lobster even after we’ve filled up on the Boston Clam Chowder and Scallops. There are well over 1,000 restaurants to choose from in Cape Codthe largest concentration of fine restaurants in all of New England. To sort through the tasty clutter, we’ve divided the dining options into upper, middle, and lower Cape Cod.In Upper Cape Cod, you simply must try the fine dining at the Coonamessett Inn. Here, regional seafood dishes and other land dwelling options are served with contemporary flair. Featured fresh dishes include a grilled duck breast with a peach and mint relish and a herb crusted cod with a tomato and lemon vinaigrette. Another popular eatery is the Flying Bridgeperfect for weddings. Continue reading

With hundreds of places to choose from, finding a place to stay during your Cape Cod visit can prove difficult. You can choose from charming bed & breakfasts, premium four-star full-service resorts, au natural campgrounds, waterfront accommodations, friendly inns, and your generic hotels, motels, and resorts. The place you choose to stay will largely depend on the purpose of your travel. Luckily for you, we’ve compiled a list of the best places to stay depending on your vacationing needs.If you’re vacationing with family and small children, the Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Club is your best bet. This historic and beachfront resort features 335 guest rooms, an 18 hole Nicklaus Design champion gold course, 11 outdoor tennis courts, a private beach, fantastic dining options, four outdoor pools and two indoor pools, as well as a multitude of other fun family activities. Continue reading

You’ll remember your wedding day for the rest of your life. If you’re like me, you probably fantasized about your dream wedding since you were a little girl. Cape Cod makes your wedding fantasies into memorable realities. Hundreds of couples flock to the picturesque shores of America’s most romantic coastal destination to tie the knot each year. Because so many people choose to be married in Cape Cod, the wedding professionals are extremely well versed and experienced. Resorts specialize in catering to your matrimonial needs, photographers know the best locations for the perfect snapshot memories, and every wedding amenity you can think of is always right around the corner.There are countless waterfront and inland reception sites to choose from in Cape Cod. The accommodations of each venue vary so you can choose from locations ranging from the quaint Land’s End Inn that seats 90 guests to the lavish gardens of the Heritage Museums & Gardens that seats 600. You’ll want to carefully investigate your options and try to book your wedding day earlymaybe even a year in advancebefore another bride to falls in love with the same spot. Continue reading

The biggest problem you’ll face when visiting Cape Cod is having too much to do in too little time. Between the beaches, the shopping, the museums, the amusement parks, and the historical sites, you’ll hardly have time to chow down on a perfectly prepared lobster. Because it’s impossible to fit all of Cape’s main attractions into one short visit, we’ve picked out the absolutely necessary events you should consider.First, you can’t travel to Cape Cod and not go whale watching. Whales are fascinating creatures you don’t get to see every day, so it’s important to marvel at them when given the chance. The Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruise will take you out to sea in a high speed state-of-the-art sailing vessel from Barnstable Harbor. While on the cruise, you will see numerous species of the Baleen Whale family. The Humpback Whales (30-35 feet, 25-40 tons) love to put on a show by rolling, slapping their flippers, and lobbing their tails. Continue reading

A visit to Cape Cod isn’t complete without a day at the beach. Known for its white sand beaches and diverse surf options, the Cape Cod coasts are the perfect destination for any beachgoer. Before choosing a beach, you should narrow down your options by choosing a beach type. The beaches of the North and West of Cape Cod face the Cape Cod Bay. The shoreline is wide and the surf is minimal, which is great for small children. Arguably the best beach in this region is Corporation Beach in Dennis. Corporation Beach has warm calm water, lifeguard stands, a rock break wall where marine life loves to hang out, and a playground area to keep the kids entertained. We also recommend trying the six mile stretch of Sandy Neck Beach in both Sandwich and Barnstable.The south side beaches facing the Nantucket Sound have small waves and gentle waters, another child friendly option. Here, you can find the family friendly Bristol Beach where kids can venture safely into the water and search for shells while you relax and soak up the sun. Also try Bank Street Beach for swimming in the Nantucket Sound or Bucks Pond Beach, a freshwater beach off of Route 39. Continue reading