If you are well-versed in American history, you might know that the state of Massachusetts in New England has played a very significant commercial and cultural role across the decades. Today, Massachusetts is considered to be a global leader in many areas such as entrepreneurship, engineering, and finance. Its capital, Boston, is home to renowned and prestigious universities like Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
In the midst of this, there lies a popular vacation spot in the town of Harwich where people often stop by to take a breather. Located near the Cape Cod National Shore, the town shares the largest lake on the Cape and is made up of several villages that are near harbors and rivers. If you’re looking for a place to stay here, check out our list of best Vrbo accommodations in Harwich .
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on March 13, 2023.
1. Modern Harwich home (from USD 182)
This modern vacation home is located in a quiet neighborhood but is just minutes away from Harwich center and the Chatham golf courses. Newly renovated in 2018, this accommodation has three bedrooms that has linen and blankets provided for your convenience. The living room is spacious and comes with a 55-inch (139.7-cm) 4k TV. The kitchen is fully equipped with ample necessities as well. If you are planning to come in July or August, do note that this accommodation would be available for rent on the weekends only.
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and it was easy to doI l love how quiet it was hereThe furniture was very niceWe didn't cook but the kitchen had plenty of suppliesEverything you need and more at this well decorated and modern homeCleanliness:
The house is clean and well appointedHost:
This home was great for usThe deck was really niceThere was also a notebook with information about the area and some of Jeff & Irina's favorites and a welcome giftThe whole house was spotless & well cared for Jeff gave us good instructions on getting in and was nice enough to call & let us know when it was readyJeff left good instructions for us to get inRead more reviewsLocation:
The place is perfect for a visit to Cape CodWe found this house to be very clean and inviting Quiet neighborhood and very close to a wonderful beachVery convenient location in a quaint neighborhood Would definitely stay again and highly recommendThe check-in process and the communication were really nice and easy
2. Large Cape house (from USD 315)
If you would want to be near the beautiful white sandy Red River Beach, then you should consider this accommodation that is just a short 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away. This unique vacation home consists of an antique section that was built around 1800 and a newer section that was built in the early 1980s. You would feel almost as if you’re passing through time when you traverse from one section to another. There are three bedrooms in this accommodation, as well as a fully equipped kitchen and a large backyard for family activities.
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two living rooms great kitchen with plenty of cooking toolsthere was room to work in the kitchenHouse was the perfect size and had everything needed in the kitchenAnd the ceiling fan in the sunroom is a tad noisy above low speed All in all though highly recommendedWe loved the set up of the home plenty of room for everyoneCleanliness:
Our family enjoyed this centrally located house Clean and nicely furnishedThe rooms are spacious and great for a large familyWe had 7 adults and 3 children Having 2 parts of the house one on each end basically gave us ample privacy between two families Having 3 bathrooms and an additional outside showerHost:
Sunny was always available for questions and was very accommodating Great to have the ACSunny was extremely communicative and helpful throughout the processWe had a couple of special requests during our stay and the owner was both responsive and agreeableBest of all is the excellent communication with Sunny who made sure we knew that if any concern cropped up he would look after itThe owner was very good about responding to questions and checking in to see if we needed anythingRead more reviewsLocation:
The house is in a perfect locationIt is close to Main Street and the beachesThis house is very close to shopping and lots of places to eatThe house is conveniently located near Harwichport and the town of Harwich including a library convenience store and great breakfast placeThe house is about a mile from the Rail Trail Thanks for a great stay
3. Spacious abode with saltwater pool (from USD 714)
This antique vacation home which was built in 1920 is conveniently located in Harwich Center and is close to the beaches and the two golf courses. You will find a fully equipped kitchen and four well-furnished bedrooms that come with fresh linens, blankets, and pillows. There is also an outdoor saltwater pool that comes with its own shower area and sheltered porch lounge. As the home only accommodates up to eight guests, do note that additional charges apply for the ninth guest and beyond. Parties or large events are strictly prohibited as well.
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The photos and description are accurateAs others have stated stairs are very steep and need to be considered if someone has mobility issuesIt was spacious and airyHouse is very clean and equipped with everything you need Bedrooms are comfortableThe kids had a great time in the pool and hopping on the bike trailCleanliness:
Kitchen had everything needed great yard for yard games andHost:
Matt was a wonderful host always available to answer any questions and to make sure everything was good Would love to return somedayAbsolutely the best vacation homeOur family had a wonderful time at this beautiful cape home Super close to beachrestaurants and shops Matt and Britt were very helpful and available for anything we neededMatt was very communicative and quickly came up with excellent suggestionsRead more reviewsLocation:
wise Convenient to many nearby towns and beachesthe pool was a special treat Great access walking to Cape Cod Rail TrailThe house is close to all amenities in Harwich and walking distance from the bike rental place which is really convenientAbsolutely LOVED this beautiful houseThere are several other homes on the street
4. Gorgeous contemporary abode (from USD 200)
This newly renovated four bedroom contemporary accommodation is located in a quiet residential neighborhood and just minutes away from the Harwich Center and Cranberry Valley golf course. You will feel right at home in this spacious abode. Two bedrooms are on the first floor, where you will find a queen-sized bed and two twin beds and a shared bathroom. The other two bedrooms can be found upstairs, each with a king-sized bed and another two twin beds. The open kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances and you will also have a great view of the spacious living room. If you’re feeling up for it, you can also take a bath at the outdoor shower area.
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very comfortable house for 4 adults and 4 childrenwe enjoyed all the space and especially enjoyed the back yardwe had 8 people and it was comfortable for allit had everything we needed and then someexamples: down-filled furniture, two coffee makersCleanliness:
the house was very clean and well appointedHost:
very happy with this house and i always love to visit the capethis is a beautiful vacation rental, spacious and all the comforts of homewe made great memories as a family and one will surely be the beautiful home we stayed in!loved the furniture and interior decorchatham seal watch, providence whale watch, truro beach and winery, sandwich heritage botanical gardens, and skaket beach at sunsets (very cool but bring bug repellent!!)Read more reviewsLocation:
the property was beautiful in a peaceful and quiet neighborhood close to the beach and other amenitieslocation is central to many cape activitiesthe location was very convenient for going to beaches and also to shopping placesthe house is located about 3 miles from red river beach and also close to highway 6 and the restaurants and bars of harwich chatham and dennisthe property was very beautiful and a very comfortable stay for us
5. Charming sea chalet (from USD 295)
This clean and cozy three-bedroom vacation home is situated a mile away from Nantucket Sound Beaches and is just adjacent to the Cape Cod bike path. There is a small kitchen with a bar top counter and is connected to the living room and the enclosed porch that has a heater and air conditioning. You will enjoy three bedrooms in this homely abode with bed and bath linens provided. Do note that you must bring your own beach towels and blankets. The owners take great pride in their exceptional guest service, so do not hesitate to contact them for any assistance.
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Everything you need is providedsloten van de woning die niet allemaalThe home was comfortable and perfect for needed R&R WeatherNo issues whatsoever during our stayJoe has provided everything you will need for a great vacationCleanliness:
Joe was easy to deal with and the property was spacious clean and brightHouse was nice and cleanFirst impressions of the property were that it was very clean and actually bigger than the photos had made it lookHost:
the owner was very responsive when we messaged himeven lekker lopen Prima verblijf gehadGreat location with a very clean updated and homey interiorHeel mooi verzorgde woning weelderige tuin Veel ruimte en comfort in huis en buitenhuisOverall we enjoyed our stay at Sea Chalet -- generally well equipped though we would have been happier not to have all the plug-in air fresheners when we first arrived Good space with only a few ...Read more reviewsLocation:
House is in a great location centrally located on the CapeEr zijn wel wat aandachtspuntjes in deThe Sea Chalet is a perfect beach houseClean good location situated on a quiet road convenient for beaches and shopsThere is also a beach just down the end of the street
Charming Harwich
There is nothing more relaxing than enjoying the cool sea breeze while you relax in the comforts of your homely abode or by the harbor at Harwich. Come and experience it for yourself and you might realize why this charming town is popular among the locals.
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