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.

Writer’s Cabin • On-Site Spa w/ Hot Tub & Massage

Our beloved “piece of heaven on earth” is a cabin-style tiny home filled with books—perfect for writers or a relaxing beach getaway. Perched on a gentle incline, the Writer’s Retreat feels private and tucked away among the trees. Just minutes’ drive from beaches and a short stroll to the charming center of Wellfleet. Unwind at our on-site SeaRose Spa, w/ a hot tub, saunas, & massage therapy (special guest rates) — part of our BnB property, which also includes two guest suites in the main house.

5 Min Walk to Bay Beach! Large, Newly Renovated!

A quiet 5-min WALK to Cole Road beach, a 1/2 mile to the Cape Cod Rail Trail and Wiley Pond. Short 7 min. drive to Coast Guard Beach, and 30 min. to Provincetown. Enjoy a quiet, bayside beach vacation in this spacious home, newly renovated! Location is perfect for vacationers looking to relax at the beach and/or be adventurous. Enjoy stunning sunsets every night and relax in this comfortable and roomy home that is peacefully quiet and has everything you need. Sat. to Sat bookings ONLY please!

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.

Sophisticated, Private Cape Cod living

LOCATION: 3/4 mile off main road (unpaved road). Located on the town line of Brewster and Orleans with less than 5 minutes to Chatham or Harwich by car. Nauset and Skaket beaches are less than 3 miles away. Nickerson state park less than 1 mile away. Cape Cod National seashore is located within 7.2 miles of our property. Shopping on Main Street in Chatham is 15 minutes. Enjoy a nice, tranquil walk, listen to the birds or feast your eyes on the surrounding conservation land.

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.

Oceanfront condo on Brewster Flats

Escape to this rare beachfront retreat where the ocean is your front yard. Unlike inland rentals, this studio condo offers direct beach access and the calming sound of waves to lull you to sleep. No driving, no packing—just step outside and you're there. Enjoy coffee on the deck, spend the day swimming or sunbathing just steps away, and watch the sunset over the water—all without leaving home. It’s the kind of coastal escape inland properties simply can’t match.

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.

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!

The Hideaway - Harwich Port Getaway

Your family will be close to everything Harwich Port has to offer when you stay at this centrally-locally oasis! Central Air! TV in everyroom! Large fully fenced in backyard for summer cookouts & fires! Come stay in our newly renovated home that has everything you will need. Only minutes from major beaches, shopping, restaurants and all of the beautiful things Cape Cod has to offer. *more outdoor photos to come soon!