Cape Cod has a lot of competition in the vacation rental market. So how do you make it pop alongside its competition to bring in the tenants? Your Cape Cod vacation property needs to be taken seriously, it is your investment after all. The rental management needs to be treated like a business and you need to think about methods to get the best return on your investment. There...
Whether this is your first time renting a vacation property on Cape Cod or you have done it before but had a bad experience, there are questions you should ask and things that you should do to make sure your Cape Cod vacation property is not a dud. When traveling to a new place, many people choose to stay in hotels or inns instead of renting a vacation property. Hotels...
Purchasing a summer home of your own on Cape Cod is a dream for many who have spent at least one summer on this majestic sandbar. To buy a Cape Cod vacation home of your own would provide you with the little escape during the hot summer months to enjoy the beaches, festivities and quaint small town charm that Cape Cod is known for. For many who frequent or would like to...
The kitchen is the universal place for hanging out and relaxing. Guests congregate in the kitchen, whether they intend to or not. The bright nature of the kitchen (and the smell of food) draws in a crowd. It seems that as hard as you may try to get everyone out of the kitchen and into the rest of the home, there is a magical draw right back to the stainless...
Imagine this: One of your renters calls you, freaking out because they just found termites in your Cape Cod vacation rental. As it turns out, there was a leak letting water seep into the beam. Termites won’t stop there; they will start infesting surrounding woodworks. If an issue like this isn’t detected quickly, it can lead to a beam collapse, which is potentially hazardous to those in the home. You –...
What better place to tackle your holiday shopping list than the villages around the Cape? Warm, cozy Cape Cod rentals offer an excellent getaway while you peruse the shops, visit quaint towns, and celebrate the holiday season. The region exudes a charm you can only find in the northeast, making it the perfect place to find unique gifts that will delight friends and family. A visit to the Cape for holiday...
A Cape Cod Thanksgiving This year, spend Thanksgiving where it all began: on Cape Cod. In 1620, the Mayflower landed at Plymouth Rock. The following November, the newly settled Europeans gathered with the Wampanoag Indians to give thanks, celebrating the autumn harvest. Step back in time and renew the spirit of Thanksgiving with family and friends. Before Thanksgiving Day Kick-off your Cape Cod Thanksgiving vacation with America’s Hometown Thanksgiving...
Woods Hole, MA, has a history of ocean science. It’s the early 1900s, and humans have only recently started studying life below the surface of the ocean. The Marine Biological Laboratory, an international center for research in marine biology and environmental science, and the National Marine Fisheries Service had already made their foray into the world of oceanographic and environmental science. It only made sense that in 1930 the Woods...
Cape Cod has long been a sought-after vacation destination. Just mention the name, and it brings to mind images of long stretches of beach, lobster rolls, and local ice cream shops. But, that’s not all there is to know about the region. Cape Cod history is a cornerstone of the birth of modern-day America, beginning centuries ago with the arrival of the first European immigrants. The First Settlers Many don’t know that the...
When you’ve had enough of the beach, but still want to enjoy yourself and have fun, consider Cape Cod’s own inflatable park. This is the perfect place to unleash your wild side while you try out some exciting new experiences. If you are considering a visit to the Inflatable Park, reach out to Leighton Rentals. We offer an assortment of beautiful vacation rentals throughout Cape Cod and can even locate...
