The need for a canal to Cape Cod was something that even the earliest settlers dreamed about but it took a few more centuries before those dreams would be realized with the opening of the Cape Cod Canal in 1914. Today, we almost take the engineering marvel for granted, especially as no one alive today was alive before it existed, but every September we take a few days and celebrate the importance of the canal. We have celebrated for over a century and if your journey brings you to Cape Cod in time to participate in Canal Day you will have even more to celebrate when you choose our vacation rentals on Cape Cod, Massachusetts!
Browse our Canal Day Vacation Rentals on Cape Cod, Massachusetts Below
The Celebration
The third Saturday of September is when this event is usually held, moving to Sunday if the rain falls, and Buzzards Bay Park in Buzzards Bay is where you need to be to enjoy it all. Thrill your kids with a ride on an excursion train, crossing the Cape Cod Canal Railroad Bridge for a journey to the Great Salt Marsh in Barnstable and then returning to the festivities in the park. Also offering a 5K Road Race (We Cape Codders sure like to run), a cornhole tournament, live entertainment, food vendors, and arts and crafts vendors, the seven hours of this event usually isn’t enough to allow us to wring every bit of enjoyment out of the day! Cape Cod Canal Day is free to attend, although you will need money to purchase anything from the vendors and begins at 11 and ends at 6.
Vacation Rentals on Cape Cod, Massachusetts You Will Love
Buzzards Bay is a census-designated place in the town of Bourne which is sandwiched between Sandwich and Falmouth and our closest celebratory escapes would probably be the ones we offer in Sandwich or even Barnstable. Offering between 3 and 6 bedrooms, these vacation homes in Cape Cod, Massachusetts are designed for families and large traveling parties, providing all the comforts of home and the modern conveniences that make travel easy and fun. Choose a home on the water and spend as much time outside as you do in, watching the sun set from patios or roof decks where the views are simply spectacular. Some our larger properties in these areas may offer private pools surrounded by lounge chairs and offering a close proximity to firepits, barbecues, and outdoor dining areas. Others may be tucked away in quiet neighborhoods, offering fragrant gardens, mature trees, and a sense of privacy and seclusion that will quiet all the noises in your brain.
All the Comforts of Home
After a full day of play at Cape Cod Canal Days, tired travelers want nothing more than to return home and relax and our vacation homes in Cape Cod, Massachusetts are designed to be the haven needed. Sink into the plush depths of the sofa, perhaps starting a fire first (this late in the season, nights really are getting quite cool) and then losing yourself in a night of movies, family, and sweet treats that you purchased from one of the vendors at the big event. Slide into the fragrant waters of a hot bath, soaking away the aches and pains in your feet and legs, while savoring the soft music streaming and the chilled glass of chardonnay that you have propped on the edge of the tub. And when your eyelids refuse to stay open a minute longer, climbing into beds topped with the softest of linens promises to be the most beautiful way to end another perfect day in paradise. Some of our Cape Cod retreats may even offer fireplaces in the primary suites, adding romance and warmth to your vacation adventures.
Right Where You Want to Be
One of the many reasons you chose Pretty Picky Properties for your vacation accommodations is that you know we are everywhere you want to be on Cape Cod. Some vacation property management companies pick a town or village and limit themselves to that specific region, but we love our island home, and as such, you will find our escapes in just about any town on the Cape. Our every thought is of what our guests want, need, or maybe don’t even dare to dream about, and we work hard to provide it all, including Cape Cod luxury rentals in the best locations!
Feel at Home with Pretty Picky Properties
We ourselves have spent too many nights trying to find comfortable positions on lumpy beds, found our own seats numb from sitting too long in hard and unyielding chairs that surround the dining tables of the places we have rented and when it comes to our rentals in Cape Cod, MA with private beach access, we want to provide the most comfortable vacation experiences to our treasured guests! Reserve your favorite Cape Cod Canal Day accommodations today and discover just how much we love to spoil you!