Mattapoisett, Massachusetts Short-Term Rental Market
Cape Cod area STRs averaged $387/night at 45.4% occupancy in April 2026 across 13,361 active listings.
Quick Answer: Mattapoisett, 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 569 listings. market score is 46/100 (grade D).
Market data reflects the Cape Cod regional market, which includes Mattapoisett. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Mattapoisett.
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Market Overview
The Cape Cod area STR market (tracked via Mattapoisett, a coastal town on Buzzards Bay) recorded an average daily rate of $386.56 and occupancy of 45.4% in April 2026, generating average monthly revenue of $3,421 per listing. RevPAR came in at $175.30. This is a high-rate, seasonal market where summer concentration produces peak monthly revenue that far exceeds the annual average.
The listing inventory spans 13,361 active units. Entire-place listings overwhelmingly dominate at 12,737 (95.3% of supply), followed by 623 private rooms and 1 shared room. By bedroom count, 3-bedroom units are the most common at 3,931, followed by 2-bedroom (2,764), 1-bedroom (2,491), 4-bedroom (2,632), and 5-bedroom-plus (1,533). The channel split is notably balanced: 6,622 listings appear on both Airbnb and VRBO, with 3,916 Airbnb-only and 2,823 VRBO-only, reflecting the strong VRBO presence typical of traditional vacation rental markets.
Year-over-year as of April 2026, occupancy declined 2.32 percentage points, ADR increased 6.30%, and average monthly revenue rose 15.58%. The 2025 annual averages were 47.75% occupancy, $432 ADR, and $5,277/month revenue, up from $3,345/month in 2017.
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 Mattapoisett, so these counts are not Mattapoisett-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 |
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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 (Mattapoisett)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Mattapoisett does not currently operate a local short-term rental permit or registration program. No owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement is in force. Massachusetts state law defines short-term rentals as stays of 31 days or fewer.
Operators must register each property with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue via MassTaxConnect. The state room occupancy excise tax rate is 5.7%. Mattapoisett has not adopted a local option room tax above the state rate, and no community impact fee has been enacted. The 14-day tax exemption may apply for properties rented 14 days or fewer annually.
As of March 2025, the Mattapoisett Planning Board was drafting a local STR bylaw that would include a registration requirement, safety inspections, and a possible 10% cap on STR properties per neighborhood. A town meeting vote was scheduled for May 12, 2025, but no confirmed enactment or defeat has been located in public records. Investors should verify current status with the Mattapoisett Building and Planning departments before acquiring properties. Enforcement is currently rated minimal.
Market Comparison
The Cape Cod area’s 45.4% occupancy in April 2026 is below the US STR median of approximately 55%, but its $386.56 ADR is well above the national median of around $220. This reflects a high-rate, seasonal destination profile where per-booking revenue compensates for lower annual occupancy. Summer months (July-August) see occupancy above 76%, well above the national benchmark.
The revenue growth score of 89.75 places this market in the top tier nationally for multi-year revenue momentum, with average monthly revenue rising from $3,345 (2017) to $5,277 (2025).
The top property managers by listing count are Vacasa (569 listings, 20,680 reviews, 4.52 rating), Del Mar Vacation Rentals (398 listings, 18,582 reviews, 4.79 rating), and Kinlin Grover Vacation Rentals (351 listings, 1,811 reviews, 4.70 rating). The top 3 operators manage 1,318 listings combined, or approximately 9.9% of the 13,361-listing market.
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