About Vacation Rentals in Falmouth

Falmouth, is a coastal community with many beaches, freshwater ponds, fields and forest areas. The place has a semi-rural character typical of much of the less developed sections of Cape Cod. These qualities bring many visitors from throughout the country and abroad for vacation and summer residence. Falmouth is a pretty town that has grown rapidly in recent years. A well-preserved village green, magnificent tall shade trees along Main Street, green lawns around the library: Falmouth has an easy grace, and an easy pace despite being a transfer point for travelers going by ferry to Martha's Vineyard.

Falmouth is a good-sized town, but the attractive town center is easily walkable. Tall trees make the downtown section attractive, and manicured lawns and white clapboard houses dress up the side streets. Activities can include beach combing, fishing, sailing, golf, parasailing, bicycling, hiking, shopping, sight-seeing, and any number of outdoor pursuits. Visit the Falmouth Historical Society that has interesting displays pertaining to Falmouth's history. For the price of admission you also get to see the adjacent Hallett Barn, with displays of early tools and farm implements, and the Historical Society's shop, as well as Conant House, next door, with more historical collections. By biking to a beach, you may avoid paying the several dollars for parking, and you can put the money saved toward the bicycle rental fee.

For guests of Massachusetts Vacation Rentals, Falmouth's greatest outdoor attraction is its coastline. The Town Beach is down at the end of Shore Street (best to walk, as parking can be a problem). The water can be very chilly except in July and August, but otherwise the beach is fine, and it has a view of Martha's Vineyard in the distance. The Ashumet Holly & Wildlife Sanctuary in East Falmouth is a 45-acre preserve which abounds with aviary and floral life. The best swimming and sunning spot in the area is Old Silver Beach, several miles northwest of downtown Falmouth.