Real Estate Marketing & Beyond
Two long years after the roof fell in on the summer rentals market in New England’s Cape Cod vacation hot-spot, it looks like things are finally taking a turn for the better. With 27% more unit rentals so far this year than there was at the same time 12 months ago, together with a 5.3% increase in the number of care reservations on steamships and ferries, this is real evidence that things are beginning to look up.
Many people are taking their vacations closer to home this year. Image courtesy erinsellscapecod.com
Ann Floyd, a broker/owner of Sandcastle Vacation Homes on Martha's Vineyard, said said that though things aren't quite back to the levels of 2008, they are getting very close to it. There’s a very good feeling amongst those living on the islands that this summer season is going to be a good one.
Steamship Authority boss Wayne Lamson agreed that they have had a good start to the year and hopes that interest in the previously booming summer getaway location will continue to grow.
Holidays in Cape Cod are attractive and affordable this year. Image courtesy of ATR Photo
Interestingly, some people believe that the slow economic recovery is actually proving to be advantageous to New England’s tourist destinations. Because people still cannot afford to fork out on expensive, long distance holidays to Europe or Florida, they are saying “Let’s go to Cape Cod instead”, according to Jack Cotton of Osterville Realtors.
Vacation homes in Cape Cod are being snapped up eagerly. Image courtesy of Robert Ciavarro
There is also an increased demand being reported at other New England tourist spots as well, such as the Berkshires and Mount Desert Island, which have both reported increased bookings.
It seems that confidence is steadily returning, even if the economy is just recovering oh-so slowly. People aren’t losing jobs any more, and now the worst of it is over, why shouldn't they go on vacation somewhere nice? They certainly deserve it.
I've only been to Boston proper, but these pictures make me want to visit Cape Cod ASAP! I typically use http://www.ScenicRentals.com to find all my vacation rentals...crossing my fingers that they have some nice ones in the Cape Cod area!
CORRECTION: Ann Floyd is A BROKER/OWNER of SANDCASTLE VACATION HOMES on MARTHA'S VINEYARD and not of "Martha’s Vineyard brokers"
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@Ann Floyd,
Correction made, and we apologize for the error. Link to your brokerage added as well. Best.
Always,
Phil Butler