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 July 24, 2024.
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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
6. Lovely summertime house for a family (from USD 150)
Surrounded by beautiful mature gardens, this three-bedroom summer vacation home fits a party of seven perfectly. It features both an outdoor deck and patio, an open-concept, fully equipped kitchen, and a comfortable living room. The master bedroom on the second floor has a queen-sized bed and a bay window seat overlooking the back lawn. Harwich Center is also just a short drive away from the premises.
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but equally our own space when wantedThe kitchen is beautiful and easy for multiple cooks to work in Great open space downstairs and beautiful groundsThe kitchen has everything you need to cook meals for your familyIt has an open concept living room dining area and kitchen with two distinct lounge spaces for TV watchers and readersEverything we needed was providedCleanliness:
The house was very clean conveniently provided washer and dryerThe house was sparkling clean air conditioned beautifully decorated and had everything you would want convenience-wise and more - including a high-end washer and dryer beach chairsThere was some confusion with linen that we weren't use to as BritsHost:
The owner Audrey was incredibly nice and very helpfulmade for a very easy rentalthe owner was always available to answer questions and was a DREAM to work withAlso Audrey was always so responsive to any questions I had about the home/surrounding areaoutdoor shower was awesome huge gardenRead more reviewsLocation:
The property is beautiful and located in a nice quiet neighborhoodjust about a 5 minutes driveThe location is great with only a short walk needed to get to the main street in Harwich (in itself perfect as a base for exploring the Cape)It is a great location as it isWe loved everything about this house
7. Vacation port home (from USD 243)
Located near the Harwich port, this newly restored vacation port home is the ideal venue to host family visits. There are three bedrooms in this accommodation that house three double beds and a single bed. A balcony, which oversees a golf course, is connected to the bedroom upstairs. A fully equipped kitchen is also available for your cooking needs. You can also take a short walk out to the harbor where you can dine at charming seafood restaurants or watch the sailboat races from the comforts of the beach.
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The home itself is so spacious with many amenities toobig kitchen and main living spaceThe only two things I would change about the house would be to add a TV in the upstairs bedroom and air conditioning to the upstairs While it was very comfortable downstairsand it's the highlight of our summerand it's the highlight of our summerCleanliness:
All were clean and beautifulbut I do want clean furnishingsWe didn't get in until after 4 PMThe house is as pictured in the photosit was extremely hot and no matter how many fans and open windowsHost:
We arrived during hurricane EarlWe rented this pet friendly homeThe owner was a pleasure to work with and was very accommodating with our dates and requestsWe had a small problem with check in When we bookedbut the owner has to do some work to maintain itRead more reviewsLocation:
You can walk to the center of Harwich Port and it is has easy access to Chatham and many beachesfound the house easily (right across from the golf course)Very close to Chatham beaches shops and foodThis house has a lot of potential to become a great get awayThe location is perfect walking distance to shops restaurants beach ice cream
8. Family home with fabulous pool (from USD 385)
Located conveniently in Harwich Center, this family home is the perfect vacation accommodation for a party of 10 people. Newly renovated in 2016, this home has retained much of its historic design and has been refitted with modern amenities. There are four bedrooms and a beautiful outdoor mahogany deck that joins the fully equipped kitchen and living room. Grab a beer or two and relax in the five-person hot tub or have a dip in the swimming pool in the yard! Do note that pets are welcome on the premises, too.
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it was great having the air conditioningclean and organized Kitchen wasThe house was charming if we had room in the truck we would have taken the living room couch and left a check on the floor in its placeThe pool is not in the sun all dayThe hot tub was wonderfulCleanliness:
The house is very roomy and clean Would definitely stay againHost:
So many different areas for family and friends Pool Deck Living areasWonderful home Owner responded quickly to any questionsthe owner was very helpful and accommodating a cake wine and flowers and info about thearea greeted usamazing Owners are very sweet and very accommodatingThe owners were great to work with and are very quickly to respond to any questions etcRead more reviewsLocation:
The home is located in a quiet neighborhood with shops stores and beaches close byLocation was perfect - right in the middle of the lower cape near to spectacular ponds beaches and restaurantsThe house has just about everything you could want including a nice gas grill and a great poolIt is a great place to stay if looking for tranquiltyso that was a huge plus and not far from the beaches
9. Victorian "Solomon Thacher" house (from USD 385)
Are you traveling in three families and number just under 14 people? You might want to consider this two-story Victorian-style home that has just been renovated and furnished. The center of the house has cleverly combined the spaces of the living and dining room and a fully equipped kitchen to allow for entertaining purposes. The four bedrooms in this accommodation come with linen and the bathrooms are stocked with plush towels and amenities. You can also enjoy the gorgeous Harwich sunshine in the backyard where you can find a fire pit, a gas grill, and a hot tub.
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House was well appointed comfortable for a large group and flexible with bedding for different combos of kidsA great kitchen and stove with all the cooking utensils one would needWell equipped with a great kitchen dining set up Enough outdoor space for the family and close enough to the beaches and shoppingIt has a large kitchen dining and gathering areaA historic old home with all the modern conveniences in a centrail cape locationCleanliness:
The house is spic and span and all modern amenities were availableHost:
He was always available to answer questions tooThe owner was very attentive easy to contact and readily availableWe had a dog and Jeff recommended a dog walker who we used many many times Lucky to have had himHe had a dog crate organized for our puppy when we arrived as well as a pack and play for the baby Loved "the big red house" and have all ready spoken to Jeff about renting again next summerGreat house plenty of space and owner very responsive Need extra wood for fire pit and had it shortly there after Ran out of propane and had a new one shortly after Beautiful updated kitchenRead more reviewsLocation:
The house is conveniently located quiet at nightit is a great neighborhood to take a stroll bike ride and morning runAll of the cape cod towns and beaches were easy to get to from this propertyWe loved the Harwich area quiet street but close to village stores beach and rail-trailThe Solomon Thatcher House (the big red house as we called it) was a wonderful place for our one month vacation on Cape Cod
10. Classic Cape Cod home (from USD 255)
This charming four-bedroom home has two spacious living rooms and a large backyard that can easily accommodate up to eight guests. The fully equipped kitchen features granite counter tops and an assortment of modern appliances, which should be more than enough to whip up fantastic meals for you and your guests. All the bedrooms have their own air-conditioning units as well. If you are driving, the garage has sufficient space to park up to two vehicles. If you want to take a stroll out to the beach, Pleasant Sound beach is just half a mile away (0.8 km) from the accommodation.
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It got very hot in the living room dining area and kitchen andThe only issue we had with the house was that aside from the first floor bedroom there is no air conditioning on the first floordecently stocked kitchen and great locationThe window AC units were enough to make the house comfortable though we weren't there during a heatwaveIt had some supplies (shampoo soap toilet paper) to start your stay and enough kitchen supplies for basic cookingCleanliness:
The vacation rental was very cleanI recommend this vacation rental Reviewer Comments:The house was really nicely done and was extremely cleanI was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rentalI was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rentalI was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rentalHost:
Pet friendly was a huge plus for usManagement company is great and attentive so maybe they can answer thatI was very happy with the locationI was very happy with the locationI was very happy with the locationRead more reviewsLocation:
The house is in a very convenient locationIt's not too far from some restaurants grocery store and a good central location to other townsbut otherwise the house is in a great location and is described accurately The check in process was easy as wellThis house is very well located with only a short walk to the beach and easy access to other activities around townbut otherwise the house is very nice
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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