Mashpee, Massachusetts Short-Term Rental Market
Mashpee, MA STRs averaged $387/night at 45.3% occupancy in April 2026, with revenue up 15.6% year over year.
Quick Answer: Mashpee, Massachusetts is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Cape Cod market area is 67%. average monthly revenue in the Cape Cod market area is $7,792. average daily rate in the Cape Cod market area is $571. the top operator in the Cape Cod market area is Vacasa with 649 listings. market score is 46/100 (grade D).
Market data reflects the Cape Cod regional market, which includes Mashpee. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Mashpee.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
The Mashpee market area on Cape Cod’s south shore encompasses 13,460 tracked short-term rental listings in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. In April 2026, the market posted an average daily rate of $387, a 45.3% occupancy rate, and a $175 RevPAR. Year over year from April 2025 to April 2026, revenue increased 15.6% and ADR rose 6.3%, while occupancy declined 2.3 percentage points, pointing to rate-led growth rather than volume expansion.
The 2025 full-year average was 47.6% occupancy and a $432 ADR, up from $422 in 2024, continuing a multi-year trend of rate appreciation. Entire-place rentals represent 95.4% of inventory at 12,836 listings, with 623 private-room listings and one shared-room listing. The bedroom breakdown shows 3-bedrooms lead with 3,963 units, followed by 2-bedrooms (2,790), 4-bedrooms (2,659), 1-bedrooms (2,498), and 5-bedroom-plus homes (1,538).
Channel distribution reflects multi-platform activity: 6,629 listings appear on both Airbnb and VRBO, 3,928 are Airbnb-only, and 2,903 are VRBO-only. Market scores show an investability rating of 60.1 and a revenue growth score of 89.9, while the seasonality score of 45.7 underscores the pronounced summer concentration characteristic of Cape Cod resort markets.
Mashpee proper has a year-round population of 15,384. Cape Cod as a whole drew 5 million or more visitors in 2024, generating $2.6 billion in direct spending. The market draws primarily seasonal summer visitors from greater Boston, New England, and the tri-state area. Key draws include Nantucket Sound beaches, Mashpee Commons, and Mashpee Wampanoag cultural heritage sites.
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 Mashpee, so these counts are not Mashpee-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vacasa | 649 | 21,321 | ★ 4.51 |
| 2 | Del Mar Vacation Rentals | 398 | 18,661 | ★ 4.78 |
| 3 | Kinlin Grover Vacation Rentals | 352 | 1,817 | ★ 4.69 |
| 4 | New England Vacation Rentals | 277 | 1,581 | ★ 4.66 |
| 5 | Robert Paul Vacations | 190 | 1,836 | ★ 4.69 |
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 29.2% |
| vrbo | 21.6% |
| both | 49.2% |
Home Value Trends (Mashpee)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals in Mashpee are legally permitted. Operators must complete two separate registrations: an annual Certificate of Registration through the Town’s PermitEyes online system (which includes an initial property inspection), and a separate registration with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. There is no owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement, so investment properties are eligible.
Occupancy is capped at two guests per bedroom, with the number of qualifying bedrooms set by the property’s Title 5 septic system capacity rather than physical bedroom count. A 24/7 emergency contact able to respond within 24 hours must be designated for each property. Registration renews annually. The registration fee is not published publicly; confirm the current amount directly with the Mashpee Board of Health or Building Department.
The combined occupancy tax on Mashpee short-term stays is 14.45%, comprising the 5.7% Massachusetts state room occupancy excise, a 6% Mashpee local excise, and a 2.75% Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund assessment. Mashpee adopted its current regulatory framework following the 2019 Massachusetts expansion of the room occupancy excise to STRs, with local registration requirements added by Town Meeting vote. Enforcement is rated moderate. Operators should confirm current fee schedules and any 2025 to 2026 amendments directly with the Mashpee Board of Health.
Market Comparison
The Mashpee market’s April 2026 ADR of $387 is approximately 76% above the U.S. STR median ADR of roughly $220, consistent with Cape Cod’s premium coastal positioning. April occupancy of 45.3% trails the U.S. median of approximately 55%, reflecting the off-peak timing. Summer peak occupancy in August at 78.7% substantially exceeds most national benchmarks.
The 2025 annual average occupancy of 47.6% reflects the full weight of a six-month slow season pulling down what is otherwise a high-demand summer market. Revenue growth of 15.6% year over year in April 2026 outperforms typical national STR revenue trends.
Vacasa leads the professional management landscape with 649 listings (4.8% of the 13,460-listing market) and 21,321 reviews at a 4.51 average rating. Del Mar Vacation Rentals holds 398 listings (3.0%) with a 4.78 rating, and Kinlin Grover Vacation Rentals manages 352 listings (2.6%) at a 4.69 rating. New England Vacation Rentals manages 277 listings (2.1%, 4.66 rating) and Robert Paul Vacations 190 listings (1.4%, 4.69 rating). Combined, the top five operators account for 1,866 listings or 13.9% of market inventory.
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