Harwich, Massachusetts Short-Term Rental Market
Harwich's Cape and South Coast STR market earned $566 ADR, 44.6% occupancy, $6,957 monthly revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Harwich, Massachusetts is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Cape Cod market area is 45%. average monthly revenue in the Cape Cod market area is $6,957. average daily rate in the Cape Cod market area is $566. the top operator in the Cape Cod market area is Vacasa with 569 listings. market score is 46/100 (grade D).
Market data reflects the Cape Cod regional market, which includes Harwich. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Harwich.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
This profile covers Harwich, Massachusetts, a seven village town on Cape Cod’s south shore along Nantucket Sound. Short-term rental performance here is measured at a shared regional level. Every performance figure below describes the Cape Cod and South Coast Massachusetts STR market rather than Harwich alone. In September 2026, the regional market averaged an ADR of $566, occupancy of 44.6%, and revenue of $6,957 per listing for the month. Entire home ADR reached $584. Compared with September 2025, occupancy rose 7.0%, ADR rose 11.3%, and revenue rose 12.9%. The annual picture is also moving up. Calendar year 2025 averaged 47.4% occupancy at a $432 ADR, with $5,242 in average monthly revenue. Through the first nine months of 2026 the averages are 52.4% occupancy, a $476 ADR, and $6,174 in monthly revenue. For context, 2021 was the occupancy high point in the annual series at 55.4%, and ADR has risen from $351 that year to the 2026 year to date figure of $476. Summing the seasonal monthly averages gives annual revenue of $52,945 per listing for the region. Bedroom, channel, and listing-type counts, along with the largest operators, are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Harwich, so this profile omits them. On the local side, Harwich has a year-round population of 13,440, which the town profile says swells to roughly 37,000 in peak summer months. Tourism peaks from June through August, with shoulder season activity around fall events. Beaches on Nantucket Sound, Pleasant Bay, and conservation trails such as Bell’s Neck anchor demand. All figures reflect the data month of September 2026.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 30% |
| Feb | 42% |
| Mar | 42% |
| Apr | 48% |
| May | 51% |
| Jun | 67% |
| Jul | 77% |
| Aug | 79% |
| Sep | 45% |
| Oct | 34% |
| Nov | 31% |
| Dec | 33% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Cape Cod market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Cape Cod market as a whole, which includes Harwich, so these counts are not Harwich-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vacasa | 569 | 20,680 | ★ 4.52 |
| 2 | Del Mar Vacation Rentals | 398 | 18,582 | ★ 4.79 |
| 3 | Kinlin Grover Vacation Rentals | 351 | 1,811 | ★ 4.70 |
| 4 | New England Vacation Rentals | 274 | 1,577 | ★ 4.66 |
| 5 | Robert Paul Vacations | 189 | 1,796 | ★ 4.69 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Harwich?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 29.3% |
| vrbo | 21.1% |
| both | 49.6% |
Home Value Trends (Harwich)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are permitted in Harwich, and the town has no ban. Any property rented for fewer than 90 days must register locally with the Building Department. The local registration costs $0, and the program is light-touch. Owners self-certify that smoke and CO detectors work and that the property meets current building codes. Routine inspections are not required and happen only when a complaint is filed. Separately, all operators must register with the Massachusetts Public Registry of Lodging Operators and collect the room occupancy excise. The total tax on short-term rentals in Harwich is 14.45%, made up of a 5.7% state excise, a 6.0% local option, and a 2.75% Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund charge. A community impact fee of up to 3% can also apply to operators with multiple properties or certain owner-occupied multi-unit rentals. There is no owner-occupancy or primary residence requirement, and no documented cap on rental nights per year. Rentals fall under the town’s use regulations on eCode360, and investors should confirm zoning district treatment for a specific village. Enforcement severity is rated minimal. Compliance is low, with about 233 properties in the local registry against 1,114 in the state registry, roughly 21%. Neighboring Chatham charges a $50 fee, so Harwich is comparatively permissive, but confirm current 2026 rules directly with the town before buying.
Market Comparison
The Cape Cod and South Coast region shows a rate-driven profile in September 2026, with occupancy of 44.6% and an ADR of $566. A short, intense summer season supports premium pricing, and the weak winter months pull annual occupancy down. Year over year, occupancy is up 7.0%, ADR is up 11.3%, and revenue is up 12.9%, so the market is improving from a lower 2025 base of 47.4% occupancy. Luxury listings at $1,126 ADR show how far the top of the market stretches beyond the already high average. Operator concentration and top property manager names are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Harwich, so this profile omits them. Investors comparing Harwich with national markets should weigh the high nightly rate and high entry cost, with a typical home value of $773,129, against a short peak season and the 14.45% lodging tax.
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