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Provincetown and Provincetown, Massachusetts vacation rental beach houses, cottages and condos are in a town located at the extreme tip of Cape Cod in Barnstable County. "P-town", as it is sometimes called, is known for its beaches, artists, Provincetown, Massachusetts vacation rental beach houses, cottages and condos, and tourist industry, and is a significant gay resort.

Provincetown was incorporated in 1727 where it had already been harboring ships for more than a century. French explorer Samuel de Champlain visited Provincetown as early as 1605. In 1620, the Pilgrims signed the Mayflower Compact in Provincetown's harbor, agreeing to settle and build a self-governing community. Though the Pilgrims chose to settle across the bay in Plymouth, Provincetown was eventually settled as a fishing village in 1700.

The population of Provincetown remained small through most of the 18th century. Following the American Revolution, however, Provincetown grew rapidly as a fishing and whaling center of Cape Cod. The population was bolstered by a number of Portuguese sailors who, hired to work on US ships, came to live in Provincetown. By the 1890s, Provincetown was booming, and had begun to develop a resident population of writers and artists, as well as a summer tourist industry. When the 1898 Portland Gale severely damaged the town's fishing industry, members of the town's art community took over many of the abandoned buildings. By the early decades of the 20th century, the town had acquired an international reputation for its artistic and literary output. It is this reputation that draws vacationers to Provincetown, Massachusetts vacation rental beach houses, cottages and condos.

In the mid-1960s, Provincetown saw population growth. The town's rural character appealed to the hippies of the era; furthermore, property was relatively cheap and rents were correspondingly low, especially during the winter. Many of those who came stayed and raised families. Commercial Street also gained many cafes and shops due to the influx of people.

In the mid-1970s members of the gay community began moving to Provincetown. In 1978 the Provincetown Business Guild {PBG} was formed to promote gay tourism. Today more than 200 businesses belong to the PBG and Provincetown is perhaps the best-known gay summer resort on the east coast.

Since the 1990s, property prices have risen significantly, with numerous condo conversions causing some residents economic hardship. This has not slowed down the town's economy, however. Provincetown's tourist season has expanded to the point where the whole year is dotted with festivals, weeklong events, and the demand for Provincetown, Massachusetts vacation rental beach houses, cottages and condos. The most established are in the summer: The Portuguese Festival and PBG's Carnival Week.

For those who follow the gay travel and event circuit, Provincetown and Provincetown, Massachusetts vacation rental beach houses, cottages and condos are currently a destination of choice during the week surrounding the July 4th holiday. The town is successful enough to now offer two full series of events that compete during "Circuit Week" for best boat cruise, most elaborate dance event, and most famous DJ - and for tourist dollars.

Other notable festivals during the year include the Christmas themed "Holly Folly", "Bear Week", "Mate's Leather Weekend", "Women's Week", "Family Week", "Single Men's Weekend", and the "Provincetown Film Festival".

Provincetown, Massachusetts vacation rental beach houses, cottages and condos are an excellent way to enjoy an upscale vacation at budget

prices, or at least less than you would have to pay for a comparable hotel room. Provincetown, Massachusetts vacation rental beach houses, cottages and condos are just that - private owners sharing their second homes complete with all the amenities their own families enjoy.

Unless otherwise stated Provincetown, Massachusetts vacation rental beach houses, cottages and condos have kitchens stocked with pots, pans, dishes, microwaves, dishwashers, and lots of small appliances. That gives you the option of either doing your own cooking in your  Provincetown, Massachusetts vacation rental beach houses, cottages and condos, doing carry-out or dining at a nearby restaurant. Nearly 100% of the vacation homes and condos are located in vacation hot spots with a choice of great restaurants nearby.

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