It is hard to find a 2 BR 2 BA hotel last minute in the summer, so we were grateful to find it. Our…read moresuite was on the second floor, which I specifically asked for because we stayed here one time previously on the first floor and it smelled like mildew. The second floor was clean and spacious. The place has a lot of room for a family, complete with full kitchen. It's VERY outdated and needs a facelift and attention to details, but it did the job of providing us a clean place to sleep. The towels had some stains on them and there was a bit of mildew on the shower curtain. The front desk staff were very friendly and fun. It is along the main road, so you can hear the traffic, but not too noisy.

Some ambivalence (detailed below) based on noise, but overall a family-friendly with a decent…read morelocation, if you're getting a good rate. This is a 70's era condo development that has turned into a hybrid time-share hotel arrangement. It's sort of halfway between a vacation cabin rental and a hotel room, with each unit having one or two bedrooms and a kitchenette. They're arranged four to a doorway/unit, and the "office" is a clubhouse with a pool and the front desk in a separate building. No elevator access to the second floor units. Pros: - super, super nice staff - spacious for hotel standards, a little less space than you typically get with a cabin rental - "private" outdoor veranda out the back on a grassy area - despite being right on Main Street (don't plan on taking any left turns in season), convenient location, particularly for food - there's a Star Market (formerly Shaw's) literally next door you can walk over to, and the excellent Daily Paper diner for breakfast and lunch across the way. (No breakfast at the 'Resort' but they do have coffee in the clubhouse.) You can bike or have a longish walk to the beach from here or get into downtown Hyannis relatively easy, if you dare. - wifi/TV quite decent, with outlets for device charging in good spots - we didn't try the pool but it was a good size and the adjacent club house looks out over it (no life guards) and we saw other families enjoying it - good-sized kitchenette, although feeding more than four to a room requires spreading out between the little breakfast island and the small dining table. - the sofa bed was big, and the living room lounge area was fine for four people to congregate - the price, at least for us, was right in the off-season. Cons: - a bit run down on the inside. Our unit had a cracked bathroom fixture, evidence of repainting to hide cosmetic scars and previous incarnations (see photo), and one door that was off its hinge and couldn't be closed without picking it up (the hinge screws were stripped so it couldn't be tightened). - the "musty Cape Cod old hotel smell" which is pretty common is present. - independent heating units in each room didn't quite work well by the thermostat. One room was way too hot and the other a bit chilly as a result. There are window air conditioning units, one front and one back, which we didn't try because of the season. - the major problem: noise. Night 1 there were people upstairs and we could hear every step. We also heard kid noise in the front room from the adjacent unit. Night 2 we had no neighbors and could tell the difference quite readily. The units obviously haven't been soundproofed with new flooring separation or in-wall insulation. So.....would we stay there again? Yes... at the rate we got, even with the wear and tear it was decent. It's not ideal because of the noise issue, if that weren't a concern we'd bump it up a star, if we hadn't gotten 50% of a good night's sleep though it would have been down to two stars. I suspect it may be more of a problem in-season. Tips if you do book - bring your own towels (the ones supplied are the very low end of hotel grade) and blankets (ditto).

What a wonderful community of small condos that are the perfect location for a perfect Cape Cod…read moregetaway. Each condo is privately owned so pricing varies based on the owner and the specific week, but we always rent from Krsana who has a beautifully decorated condo! I highly recommend looking into this condo for your future cape vacation! Pool, beach, 2 king sized beds, kitchen, parking, and perfect location. Krsana even gives perks like restaurant gift cards and a beautiful cape cod gift basket. If anyone's interested, ask me for her phone number! We loved our experience!

Beautiful, peaceful village. The year-round residents are friendly and the retreat center staff…read moreare very helpful. Views vary depending on which cottage you stay in. The center can accommodate individuals or groups (large and small). Keep in mind, depending on which building you are in, there may be some noise associated with the activity level of other renters. One good thing about the village is that there is "quiet time" between 10pm and 8am. Quiet time within buildings begins at 11pm (hopefully honored by guests). So, you should be able to get a good night's sleep.

From the owner: The Craigville Retreat Center on Cape Cod is nestled amidst the picturesque village of Craigville,…read moreon a bluff above Nantucket Sound. The quiet beauty of the center invites guests to slow down; discover and renew connections among friends, church members, classmates and coworkers; contemplate deeply; embrace group learning and goals without distraction The center is a perfect setting for retreats, as well as day and overnight meetings for work or study. We welcome individuals and groups of all faiths, non-profit organizations and educational institutions.

"This house is lovely. It is spotlessly clean and the beds and all the furniture are very…read morecomfortable. It is very well equipped with full laundry facilities, all the kitchen utensils you could possibly need, plush towels, board games, and even cake mixes and frosting for a sweet tooth attack! The owners are very friendly and when we had a couple of questions they were immediately available by phone. The sun porch is fabulous for relaxing in the evening. In short: you will not be sorry if you rent this property. I cannot think of any negatives, and all four of us were very pleased." Jean, Bethel Park, MD

Worst experience ever. If the so called cottage actually was clean and did not smell of animal, if…read morethe beach was actually private and only 1000 feet away what a grand thing it would have been. Pictures and description did not actually represent the size of cottage. The tv glitched every few seconds, and the air conditioner did not cool the unit. Toilet could not adequately fit my 6 foot 5 son and the smell caused him to have an autistic ocd episode. I tried to explain my concerns to owner but he was not interested. His answer was unit was adequate and he had removed urine stained mattress cover. He did nothing to ease our dissatisfaction and refused to refund any of our money.

Great location - within walking distance to the beach - also…read morethe Mid-Cape area allows less travel time to either end of the Cape. Nicely groomed grounds, easily accessible to nearby shops and restaurants. We have vacationed there for many years. John & Pat

New remodel, New AC, New WIFI, New fun under the ocean stars!…read more My family was the first ones to stay in these newly remodeled units 1 and 1A. It was perfectly what we were looking for. Every complaint I've seen of the other units didn't exist here! From speaking with the other seaside cottage'ers, unit 1 and 1A are superior in a few different ways. The only units that have conjoining double doorways inside that lock on both sides so they can be completely separate units orrr one large unit for a family to share (two sets of queen beds in each unit). These are the ONLY units to have AIR CONDITIONING in each unit. The air conditioners are these fancy ...things..that look like a painting on the wall, but you press a button and they come out of the wall as an AC. Hard to explain, (See pictures) but pretty awesome for a cottage. Only unit with its own WIFI router which was great, smart tv's in each unit that run off it with Netflix/Hulu and such, or just regular cable!. Full bar strength for WIFI. And last but not least a FULL bathtub. These units are across the street from the other cottages, which means more privacy and your car is close. No rolling luggage across the street. Anyway, I highly recommend. Comfy beds, clean, and quiet, and a stones throw from the beach. Brand new renovation. Loved it!

This was our 3rd stay at seaside cottages. We love the area so much, I can't wait to return for a…read more4th. With that said, our cottage this trip was a disappointment. The size and layout was great. The upkeep and maintenance and ultimately the cleanliness, left much to be desired. We had to spend some of our own time killing bugs when we arrived in the room. The cottage is old! The cottage needs renovations desperately and when it happens, I am sure it will be lovely but for now I would avoid cottage 7. I emailed pictures of the filth and the bugs to the cottages and they returned with a call where they said they would send the cleaning crew back. They did and all they did was clean the floor. This cottage needs a deep clean and to be renovated to be lovely once again. However, the water view, the peaceful and serene setting is magic! The sand was very seaweed filled which was not the case last year. It only took away from the beauty a bit. The green setting with bbqs and picnic tables is quaint. Reminder that there's no ac unless you stay in the motel area. The location is wonderful!

We used New England Vacation Rentals to rent a property for 4 nights…read more Friendly service and they listened to what we were looking for. Our place was super clean, check in and check out instructions were clear and easy to follow. THANK YOU! We had a great time and our stay was very comfortable!

We rented a supposedly luxury home in Centerville, MA and although the view was fabulous, the home…read morewas not clean and the porches - which were a major part of the experience, were dirty, dusty, full of cobwebs, etc. We attempted to contact the company - NEVR - before posting this review but after several attempts at reaching a manager and leaving multiple messages - we gave up. So disappointing, as we brought in dear friends from California and No. Carolina - I'll remember this birthday celebration as a beautiful view and very disappointing stay.

We discovered Norris cottages 4 years ago and since then come here every year. The cottages (we…read morestayed in both) are very clean and cozy. They are located at a quiet street and at the same time are in walking distance from Main street with shopping and restaurants, and from Hyannis port. Keyes Memorial beach is only 5 minutes away. We enjoyed walking to the picturesque area around Hyannis country club with beautiful mansions and historical Kennedy compound. Elaine is a great host: she immediately responds to all our requests and makes sure the guests feel comfortable. I can highly recommend the Norris cottages hosted by Elaine and John and planning to come back next year.

We come here every year as a family. This past year was our fourth year, and we've stayed at both…read moreplaces and loved them both. The location is great as the beach is only a short walk away. The cottages are clean, updated and a good size. Our kids love coming here and love visiting the area. The owners are also incredibly nice and and very responsive if we have any questions. I look forward to coming back next year!