There are some places that simply feel like coming home, and Ship's Knees Inn is one of them…read more My husband Dave and I spent our honeymoon week here 48 years ago, and we've returned every 5 to 10 years ever since. Each visit reminds us why this beautiful bed and breakfast remains one of our favorite places on Cape Cod. Pete and Denise Butcher are exceptional innkeepers. Warm-hearted, welcoming, and genuinely caring, they treat every guest like family. They know your name, take the time to get to know you, and are always happy to recommend the best restaurants, beaches, golf courses, bike trails, hikes, sunset spots, Cape Cod League baseball games, boat trips, and hidden gems throughout the Cape. The inn itself is charming and impeccably maintained. The rooms are beautifully decorated, comfortable, and relaxing. On our most recent visit, we stayed in the lovely Nauset Suite and immediately felt at home. The grounds are beautifully landscaped, the pool is pristine, and there are inviting patio areas perfect for reading, relaxing, or chatting with fellow guests. One of the highlights of every stay is Denise's wonderful breakfast buffet. Her homemade specialties, including overnight oats and Swedish almond coffee cake, are memorable treats that start the day perfectly. Evenings are equally special. Guests gather around the large fire pit from 7 to 10 p.m., sharing stories, making new friends, and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere. Over the years we've met many wonderful people there, including friends who continue to return year after year. The location couldn't be better. Spectacular Nauset Beach is just a short quarter-mile walk away, offering endless stretches of sand, rolling ocean waves, fresh sea air, beautiful shells, and opportunities to spot whales and other marine life Some of our happiest memories are the evenings spent around the fire pit. Guests gather from near and far, and before long everyone is chatting as if they've known each other for years. We've exchanged travel stories, shared laughs, learned about different parts of the country, and picked up wonderful recommendations. What always amazes us is how quickly we discover a common bond. Whether someone is visiting for the first time or returning for the tenth, we all share an appreciation for the warmth, hospitality, and sense of community that Pete and Denise have created at Ship's Knees Inn. Those fire pit conversations often become as memorable as the days spent exploring Cape Cod. It's easy to see why Ship's Knees Inn earned recognition from Cape Cod LIFE Magazine's Best of Cape Cod Awards, receiving Silver Winner honors in the Bed & Breakfast/Inn category in both 2025 . It is a relaxing, rejuvenating, and peaceful retreat where hospitality is genuine and every guest feels valued. We can't wait for our next visit.

We just finished up another enjoyable long weekend at Ships Knees Inn. We've been visiting for the…read morepast 15 years, and it's always a pleasure to enjoy a Cape Cod weekend with Innkeepers Denise & Peter at this delightful inn. We've found the rooms to be clean, comfortable and well appointed. The grounds are beautiful and well cared for, and there is a nice pool area as well. The Inn itself is located just a short walk from Nauset Beach, which is super convenient. The town of Orleans has nice shopping and plenty of dining options as well. Denise puts together a wonderful breakfast each morning with a rotation of delicious baked goods and other treats. On this last visit I happened to mention that I love pancakes, and there they were the next morning! Again, if we ever have a special request, Denise & Peter will do everything to make it happen. We are so happy that our friends found this Inn years ago, and invited us to join them, and we've been returning ever since. If you are looking for a nice place for your Cape vacation, look no further.

Lovely Inn with friendly staff well appointed pretty rooms and a very nice breakfast where you can…read moresit inside or outside on the beautiful patio. Only negative is the spa bath in our room was very slippery and no grab bars to get out. It was quite dangerous. Owners should make some changes to avoid a potential lawsuit it someone fell and hurt themself.

This is a beautiful little bed and breakfast. I would recommend everyone who is planning on staying…read moreat the Cape, to book their stay here. The owners are the most lovely people you will ever meet. They rotate their breakfast menu everyday. We stayed there for two nights and we absolutely loved the breakfast on both our days.

I was attending a conference in cape cod, I stayed here. This was a real bed and breakfast. Last…read moreyear I stayed in another bnb but they didn't provide breakfast. It was twice the price. I was turned on to this place by a fellow conference participant. The breakfast was great! Everyday, they offered a fresh homemade muffin. They had choices for breakfast. This was the real deal. The inn keepers were so helpful! I hope they let me and my friends come back next year.

Quaint and quintessential. Staying at the nauset house added so much charm to our stay in the cape…read more We stayed in Buttonbush and Beachplum rooms, both were extremely clean and filled with interesting antiques. The breakfast was incredible. Staff was really accommodating and friendly. Highly recommend!

The Fort Hill trail is one of the most random, yet satisfying spots on the Cape. It's tucked away…read morebehind some property from the 1800s, then suddenly you're in marsh heaven. The marsh views are stunning and the panorama is exceptionally wide. The amount of space to roam makes you feel one with nature while still safely knowing your car is 150 yards away. I actually enjoy this spot a bit more in the winter. Come summer, the amount of bugs that yearn for your flesh can kind of soil the experience. The bugs want my blood, it's pretty tasty (I've tried it), but you end up slapping yourself on the legs for 30 minutes instead of enjoying the view. The path around the hill and along the marsh is quite long, so you can carve out an hour to enjoy it. Apparently there is a bathroom nearby, but damned if I've ever seen one. While this trail isn't "unknown" by any means, there are rarely many of people like most overlooks/attractions on the Cape. This primarily attracts locals, photographers, and people just looking to have a quiet moment. Add it to your itinerary for your next pass through Eastham!

A trail for hiking…read moreand looking The Fort Hill Trail is actually a serious of trails, including the Red Maple Trail. The area is sometimes called the Fort Hill Historic District and includes the old Captain Penniam House. It's a great place to spend a day. It's not the greatest place for strenuous hiking because the trails are relatively short, although if you include the walk along the ocean you can get a pretty good workout. The area is more for looking and understanding. Cape Cod is a terminal moraine, which means this is the place where the glaciers stopped about fifteen thousand years ago and all the rocks and dirt just dropped as the two mile high glaciers retreated. It's is a geologist's dream with evidence of the glaciers everywhere. Look around and you will see kettle holes where blocks of ice got caught and left huge depression in the land when they melted, some half a mile across Look some more and you will notice lots of glacial debris, erratics, kames and large boulders everywhere. Irregular pamets meander around like they aren't sure which way to go. Look more closely and you will notice a huge boulder with deep scratch and gouge marks. Probably a spot where native Americans sharpened their weapons. If you aren't interested in the geology you can enjoy the huge variety of wildlife, trees and flowers. Or perhaps the fantastic views of the barrier island, swamps, fields, marshes or ocean. Unfortunately some of the indigenous wildlife includes large biting flies. On some days the horrid creatures are so bad that even with deet the area is virtually impassable. Come back a week later and the flies are gone. I suspect the little bastards all hatch at once then lay eggs and die and a new batch quickly grows and looks for blood. If you enjoy history the Captain Penniam House, with it's cool whale bone arch is just down the street.

Cottage Grove is the best kept cottages on this part of the cape. Lovely, vintage small homes, neat…read moreas a pin. Classic cape living. I would be here year round if I could. Jennifer is a wonderful host and is so helpful on the property and what's going on around town. The area is quiet, clean, peaceful. The cottages are fully furnished with all you need in the kitchen. Each cottage is appointed with everything, outdoor showers, bbq grill even charcoal to get you started. And they are Clean. This matters. Some cape cabins or rooms tend to be musty or messy. Sorry, but I've been coming here for 45 years and nothing's changed. Cottage grove cottages are impeccable. This is a quiet refuge from kiddos. Sorry, but that's my take on it. There is no pool, no playground, none of that. Plenty of those elsewhere and that's where the kids are. Go enjoy that if that is what you need. This is quiet and wonderful for adults, couples, singles, artists, empty nesters or anyone wanting to get away from screaming, kids crying and yelling, parents, cursing, car horns.... Ah. Back to serenity. Isn't that better? This is the best there is. Close enough to PTown, Wellfleet and Truro. Go to Nauset lobster pool, get a few and bring it back for a nice dinner on your picnic table. Stars are out. You got back from free music on the beach. Go to your cottage in a peaceful grove Set back from route Six. Get ready for a quiet night on the Cape like it used to be.

Loved it very clean and beautiful place to stay pet friendly. They keep up with the lawn and…read moretrimmings and cleaning crew do a great job and are friendly.

Five stars is the minimum that the Inn deserves. My husband and I initially booked 10 days and were…read morehaving such a lovely time in our "Cape Cod home away from home" that we extended our stay by an additional five weeks! Innkeepers Marirose and Bernie are kind, considerate, and always making sure you're comfortable. From the breakfasts they serve to the beautiful common areas (with complimentary tea, coffee and cookies all day long!), patios and garden. And the rooms - stunning and supplied with everything you need. It's impossible not to relax and feel welcome. The Inn is perfectly located, in our favorite part of the Cape. Just minutes from the National Seashore on the Atlantic, and equally beautiful beaches and also sunsets on the Gulf side. We can't wait to come back with the rest of our family!

The inn is spotless, warm and inviting. The accommodations are very comfortable and relaxing…read more Innkeepers Marirose and Bernie are so friendly and helpful. We loved our stays there! Highly recommend!

Family stayed in all three rooms at Wildflowers Bed & Breakfast for 6-7 days last week. Enhanced…read moreour trip to the Cape! Beautiful, light building. Patio looks out on lush garden with summer flowers. Very clean, tastefully-decorated rooms. Easy parking. Nice residential area. Breakfasts are ample, delicious and varied. Fresh fruit salad daily with variations of granola, yogurt, egg, crab dishes and fruit pancakes, muffins, fruit juice, coffee and tea. Attractive presentation. Wonderful hosts--a couple who know the area well and can advise regarding beaches, local restaurants, and other attractions. Good conversation--only when we sought it. Only down-side for me: spotty T-Mobile reception, but that was a problem in that part of the Cape. They do have wifi and Internet.

I have been going to the Cape for over 20 years and this is by far the BEST bed and breakfast I…read more have stayed. Dennis and Diane are incredible hosts! They know everything about the Cape and are a wealth of knowledge on what to do, where to eat, and what to see when on the Cape. The breakfasts they prepare are gourmet and absolutely delicious. The B and B is close to the beach and beautiful. They have a gorgeous deck that looks out over a beautiful yard and garden. The rooms are spacious and very clean. This was my 9th summer staying at the Wildflower B & B and I can't wait to go back in the Fall! I absolutely LOVE this place. I highly recommend it!!

We just ended a perfect 5 night stay at the Inn. The room was very clean, comfortable and…read morebeautifully decorated. The inn keepers are very friendly. We felt welcomed and safe during the extraordinary time (Covid) . The included breakfast was the BEST I've ever had.

Recently my wife and I did a concert (The Kami Lyle Sit-A-While Series) at The Cotuit Center For…read moreThe Arts in Cotuit, Mass and stayed the weekend at The Parsonage Inn in East Orleans. What an absolute treat. Owner Richard Hoad, charmed us with his friendly conversation and delicious breakfasts! The Inn is spotless and cozy, in the style of a classic English cottage. It reminded me of my time over there while working on my first record album in the heart of the English countryside. I cannot think of a nicer place to hang your hat and relax while on the Cape. Fellow musicians, and travelers alike, do yourself a favor and book a stay at The Parsonage Inn in East Orleans! You won't want to leave.

The Penny House Inn & Spa has been under new ownership since June 2012 and the people who own and…read morework here are so sweet, nice and friendly. I found them extremely accommodating and easy to talk to. From the moment we checked in, at breakfast, throughout the day and when we checked out, every interaction was calm, caring, engaging and thoughtful. I found a great deal for the Penny House on Living Social and was so glad that I purchased it and went to visit. Upon entering, the atmosphere was clean, stylish and very comfortable. I was extremely impressed (except that the artwork in the living room was not my taste at all- but that's a personal thing) Otherwise, the layout was large and felt really spacious, there were lots of windows letting in plenty of natural light. Because we were there during the off-peak season we had a choice of rooms and chose to stay in the Captains Quarters which was UNREAL!!! Talking to the new owners, I know they are planning on updating all the rooms but as it was, we were extremely happy. We completely fell in love with this room. Full of old world charm, dark wood panelling, dark rustic wood beams, 4 post king sized bed! The room had comfortable chairs, fireplace, separate bathroom and the most unbelievable spa tub I have ever soaked in. We made sure to use the tub every night we were there, especially after our day of hiking around Provincetown on the beach and in the dunes. So good for sore muscles. The breakfasts were great! We were served homemade granola, yogurt, eggs, bacon and either waffle or pumpkin pancakes and everything was so tasty. There were also cookies and scones complimentary and you could help yourself to tea or coffee throughout the day. I felt so at home here, I didn't want to leave. The last day that I was there, I treated myself to 90 min massage in their amazingly beautiful spa. I had a great treatment and I am extremely picky. (this is coming from a fellow Licensed Massage Therapist) Janet really did a great job working specific points and areas of my body to release tension while giving a fantastic overall relaxation treatment. The spa itself is beautiful, the owner told me it's the first thing they renovated when the purchased the Penny House in June. It's tastefully decorated in a modern yet calming style, the colors and decor are warm and soothing, with another beautiful jet tub, two massage tables, a fire place and great amenities. I'm already trying to plan my next visit to Penny House Inn & Spa- I can't wait to go back and relax, hopefully for more than just two nights next time.

My wife and I had a wonderful stay. Joey and the staff could not have been nicer. We will try and…read moreget back there again this summer. To top it all off there is Luna. They don't come any friendlier!