Vacation rentals in First Encounter Beach

Charming Old Cape Cod

Indulge in relaxation and leisure at Snowtop on the Town Cove. The charming retreat features a private entrance, a spacious bedroom with a king size bed, a full bath, and a sunlit living room with a dining table overlooking picturesque Town Cove. The view in the photo is your front yard. Guests often enjoy sitting outside to watch boats drift by and the sky change color to a sunset. Nestled on a quiet road, Snowtop is 3 miles from beautiful Nauset Beach and 2 miles from the center of Orleans.

Steps to Rock Harbor | AC, Deck, Outdoor Shower

Welcome to Rock Harbor! Just steps from one of Orleans’ most loved harbor areas, this newly renovated Cape Cod cottage blends classic coastal charm with modern comfort. Whether you're heading to the beach, catching a sunset at Rock Harbor, exploring the National Seashore, or day-trip to Provincetown, Chatham, or Hyannis, this is an easy & relaxing place to come home to. Perfect for families, couples, or friends, the cottage sleeps up to 6 & has been thoughtfully designed for a comfortable stay.

10 min walk to Beach - Amazing View & Huge Deck

Enjoy an incredible view of Duck Meadow Tidal Marsh from this cozy cottage. Only a 10 minute walk to Boat Meadow Landing, a great bayside beach. Sip your morning coffee on our huge deck while enjoying the view. The deck includes a retractable roof if you would prefer to sit in the shade. Only minutes from incredible restaurants & shops in Orleans. This home includes AC, office space w/ monitors & a natural gas fireplace. Near the Cape Cod Rail Trail, hiking trails and numerous beach options!

Wellfleet Woods Escape

Open kitchen + living + dining, w/ a wooden pitched ceiling and two sliders overlooking the deck, backyard +marsh. Functional kitchen with Farm sink, DW, cooking and pantry essentials. Two comfortable bedrooms with window AC's, new mattresses, and blackout curtains. Bathroom w/ tub/shower + plenty of towels for beach or house use. Outdoor shower is great in warmer months! Enjoy this quiet, tucked away Wellfleet spot with lots of walking trails and beautiful sunset views just down the road.

Cape Cod Heaven

Private one bedroom with full bath and balcony overlooking garden and a peek at the bay. Great location less than a mile from beautiful First Encounter Beach, a wonderful bay beach, and five minute walk to freshwater pond with sandy beach. Ocean beaches and bike trail close by. Bring your bikes or kayaks, or rent them, and enjoy all the Cape has to offer. Great for singles, couples, small families. Has a small refrigerator, microwave and Keurig. There is not a kitchen.

The Sea Captain's Carriage House

The 1840s Carriage House has been beautifully remodeled. The first floor has a living room, dining area, kitchen, and powder room with washer/dryer. The backyard deck has seating for four and a Weber gas grill. Upstairs, the large, elegant bedroom features a king-sized bed, sitting area, reading nook/twin bed, writing desk, and ensuite bathroom with shower. The half acre property offers beautiful gardens for you to enjoy and a delicious outdoor shower.

National Seashore Escape

There is no interaction required with hosts during stay. 1/4 mile to National Seashore Salt Pond Visitor Center and 2.0 miles to Coast Guard Beach, rated America's 6th best beach in 2019 by Dr Beach. The studio is above the garage with a private entrance private bath with shower. Queen bed, wifi, whisper quiet mini split a/c no window unit, tv. There is a kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, sink, no stove.

Beachfront Cottage on White Pond (Marshmallow)

Our Cottage sits directly on White Pond tucked away on acres of private property. Our cottage offers a private beach, deck, outdoor shower, outdoor dining area all while enjoying Cape Cod. White Pond is ideal for swimming, boating and fishing. The bike path and well known beaches are less than 2 miles and near to many delicious restaurants. There is another cottage on this property that sleeps four if you have other guest wanting to join

The Salt Pond Cottage

This is a free-standing private cottage that sleeps 2 comfortably. A spiral staircase leads up to a sleeping loft with a queen size Nectar bed! There is a full futon couch on the main level. This cottage is not handicap accessible. The kitchen has everything you may need. The most spectacular thing about this home is its close proximity to the National Seashore. The salt pond, bike path, and freshwater ponds are also moments away!

Walk to Lake + Fire Pit | Near Nauset + Sleeps 10

Let the Cape Cod breeze clear your thoughts and the sound of birdsong reset your pace. This beautifully renovated Orleans retreat sits on a quiet wooded lot — walk 5 minutes to Pilgrim Lake, stroll through the woods to Arey's Pond, or drive 7 minutes to Nauset Beach. Three bedrooms sleep up to 10, with a designer coffee bar, firepit, grill station, and game room waiting for you.

Cottage at Turtle Crossing

A nature lover’s paradise- sit and watch the tide and enjoy one of Eastham’s beautiful tidal marshes and beach. 5 min walk to first encounter beach or a short drive to some of the Cape’s best beaches. This cozy cottage will make you feel right at home. Enjoy one of the Cape’s most sought after sunsets from the deck or even the couch through our picture window!

The Beach House - WALK to BEACH with total privacy

This is such a special place! Privacy like this is hard to find anywhere. Come and enjoy the peace and quiet this property offers on a dead-end road. Walk to First Encounter Beach! Voted one of the BEST bayside beaches annually!! Ride your bike to Orleans or Wellfleet on the bike trail. Or, just enjoy the lovely patio and outdoor fireplace.