The proprietor here, Annmarie, is just about the sweetest old lady you can imagine, and Josephine's…read morestrikes just the right balance between privacy and hospitality. The B&B is just large enough for about three couples: with three rooms and three parking spaces. Each room is on a different floor of the three story house, so you feel as though you have a quiet area all to yourself, but still get to meet interesting people and socialize with the proprietor at breakfast. The room we stayed in (M&M) was very homey, clean, and comfortable. It was quiet at night despite being off a busy street. I can't say enough good things about Josephine's: it was an easy location to find, right near the beach/bay and wonderful hiking at World's End. One of the only minor things was that mini shampoos were not provided (only aromatherapy body scrub), not that I expected any, so that doesn't take away any stars in my mind. Highly recommend!

We stayed at Josephine's a few weeks ago and had a FABULOUS time!!! Annmarie, the proprietor, is a…read morelovely host, and we thoroughly enjoyed chatting at breakfast with her, Bob her boyfriend, and other guests. They were warm and welcoming, and the food was outstanding--most especially the raspberry French toast! Our spacious room was on the top floor, off the B&B's common area. Josephine's is extremely clean, comfortable, and charming, decorated with antiques, old family photos, rocking chairs, desks, and an abundance of books. It's in a scenic area with easy access to the ferry (if you're headed to Boston or the airport) and other pretty areas to explore. Annmarie generously shared recommendations of her favorite restaurants, printed out directions for our destinations, and was also eager to investigate special areas of interest to us. We look forward to returning!

This was a cute hotel, with a great Oceanside view from the balcony. You also accidentally get to…read moresee some live music at the restaurant next door which was a nice touch! All the staff we encountered were extremely friendly and I wanted to make note of that considering the other reviews really shocked me! You can also text the front desk with questions which is great for those of you with social anxiety haha. Another positive- This is the first hotel I've stayed at in a long time where the air conditioner actually blew cold all night long! I deducted a star for accouple reasons. The shower was visibly not clean, and had black mold in the cracks and crevices. And the late checkout (of an hour and 30 minutes extra) cost HALF of the already pretty steep room cost for one night. Otherwise we had a great experience here and for the views from the balcony/room alone I'd love to come back for a relaxing weekender!

It was not what I expected due to the pictures from on line. Guess angles do make things look…read moredifferent. We went in off season so the place was not crazy. But it is modern and newly remodeled. I like the whole surfer beach vibe. The room was clean and comfortable. The balcony was nice with good view of the water. The selling point is the top deck it's amazing with a great view and seating to watch water and sunrise or sunset. The restaurant/ bar was a nice perk. The pool and hot tub was clean. Would stay there again if I am in that area again.

I was visiting family in the area, and found that Vivian's prices were competitive with both…read morehotels, motels and AirBnBs. A true, traditional, historic B and B can't be beat, and that is what Timber Post is! She dealt with my questions very helpfully over the phone before arriving, and then the moment I arrived. Vivian has every little beautiful or welcoming detail covered, and the place is immaculately clean. There are intriguing antiques and pictures everywhere to add to the ambiance. The breakfast is sumptuous, but despite all that work, she was kind enough to make me something I preferred. I stayed two nights, at the start and end of my road trip, in two different parts of her lodgings. Both were lovely. It's quiet, for a light sleeper like me, and also important for a woman traveling alone, I felt safe. Vivian even has done the genealogy on the Inn from its early years, and discovered she's descended from the some of the original owners! She said how the community there has been so kind to her. Now that's real sense of place. I highly recommend Timber Post for a true New England Bed and Breakfast experience, in rural Hollis. A delight.

Entirely misadvertised and the woman who runs it is defensive of these small things, making it even…read moreworse. - advertised as having a private bathroom and it does not - breakfast listed as 7:30-9:30am in the booklet that is in the room but it is not, it is at exactly 8am only which we were never notified about - the noise is terrible - I was woken up to people talking downstairs that sounded like they were in our room, and that continued until we left - woman running it just got defensive when trying to address the bathroom and breakfast, just saying "but we've had a lot of people stay without any complaint" - for every person who says something, though, there are a hundred who don't say anything. - we had to "prove" to her that the listing was wrong bc she just tried to say that she didn't realize and blamed it on booking.com, though it is not the fault of booking.com, it is the fault of the business and it is illegal to do this kind of bait and switch - she offered a 10% refund while asking "are you going to write a bad review either way?" - well, I wasn't planning on it, but the fact that she tried to bribe us to not write a review means I sure as heck am now - on top of all of this, the bathroom was out of toilet paper with no more rolls available I suggest avoiding this place unless you want to have no idea what you show up to regardless of what you booked, then want to deal with a defensive woman who won't internalize or listen to the issues. Note: I deleted and reposted this, bc her response illegally posted some personally identifiable information. The response also showed the inability to internalize feedback, and misguided perspective on that feedback. Example: We SHOWED her the booking.com website where it clearly stated private bathroom in multiple places. I've added the photo to show that it said private bathroom, and yet she's insisting that it does not show this. This is how delusional she is.

This place is a true New England treasure. A hidden gem among hidden gems. George and Jean are by…read morefar the sweetest people I've ever met and they really go the extra mile for personal service. The house itself is filled with history, every piece of decoration and furniture in the place is an antique that they've collected over the years and has a story to it. Seriously the value of this place is truly unbeatable.

This is a wonderful place to stay. Jean and George, the hosts, are so kind and are always…read moreavailable to answer any questions or suggest things to do and places to eat. It is a central place to stay if you are exploring the South Coast, and right off the highway. The house is full of treasures, all with a history. My room, en suite, was lovely and bed very comfortable. They even ask what you would like for breakfast and make it to order! Recommend it highly. Katie

The Inn is lovely! Very clean, well appointed and walkable to the heart of Provincetown. Spencer…read morethe Inn keeper, is a super charming guy who was on premises for anything you might need along with his precious little dog Talulah. We woke up each morning to a beautifully prepared gourmet breakfast cooked and served by Spencer himself, along with fresh juice, coffee, etc. Truly a memorably experience! I highly recommend the Inn at Cook Street!

Absolutely loved our stay at the Inn at Cook Street. It was, I think, exactly what we needed for a…read morequick reset from the stresses of life. The rooms were lovely, with comfortable beds and couches and fridges stocked with filtered water. The little garden outside was beautiful, with a tiny fountain stocked with goldfish which I had to stop and visit on the way in and out each day. The inn isn't right in the heart of town, which meant it was a lot quieter, which was nice for what we needed. Most of the restaurants were a 15-20 minute walk from where we were staying. The entire walk was full of little shops and galleries-- no hardship to wander past those again and again. Breakfasts were spectacular-- multi course affairs with fantastic coffee and amazing locally pressed juice. Fresh baked scones and gorgeous fruit tarts and shakshukas. All delicious. The entire experience was just beautiful. It sounds a little cliché, but it really did feel more like being invited to stay with your eclectic aunt than it did like a hotel stay. Just wonderful.

My boyfriend and I spent a night at the Samuel Fitch House this past weekend, and it was fantastic…read more The website does not do it justice! The house itself is a 300-year-old farmhouse that has been owned by only 5 families throughout its history. Most of the original structure remains today, giving the place an authentic rustic feel -- not kitchy, like so many other bed & breakfasts. The hostess is cheerful and charming, and more than happy to give you a tour of the grounds (including a tunnel in the basement that was part of the underground railroad!). For us, she made oatmeal chocolate chip cookies fresh upon arrival. We stayed in the Carriage House, which really is a bargain for the space. The two-story suite includes a fireplace, kitchenette, television, desk, couch, armchair, and small table with two chairs. This is in addition to an outdoor porch attached to the unit, and the beautiful upstairs bedroom (with air conditioning). Breakfast was delectable, made exactly to our preferences, and served on a screened-in porch overlooking the gardens. We couldn't have asked for a better experience! I'd definitely stay here again, and would absolutely recommend this to any couple looking for a quick getaway from Boston.

My husband and I have stayed here two years in a row on our anniversary/his birthday weekend. Lynne…read moreis a fantastic innkeeper/hostess/chef! She really took the time to get in touch with us before our visit to be sure everything was going to be to our liking. She will make your visit what you wish... if you want the historic tour, you'll get it! If you want privacy and peace and quiet, she'll just be there when you need her. The house has wonderful character and charm and so much history. The fire was roaring when we arrived and the entire visit felt like a special getaway for us from work and the kids, even if it was only a few towns away. I would go just for breakfast if I could, homemade and delicious.

My husband and I stayed at On Cranberry Pond earlier this month for a weekend getaway. We had a…read moreFANTASTIC time. Jose and Paul are warm, kind, and generous hosts. The food was incredible, the suite we stayed in had everything we could need or want, and the location is beautiful. It was truly a much needed relaxing getaway, and we can't recommend them highly enough. We will definitely be coming back!!!

What an amazing place! Such a lovely and comfortable home in absolutely gorgeous surroundings. The…read moreB&B is located at the end of country roads, but not far from main roads with good signage pointing the way. It's so peaceful here as we sit around the homey kitchen table with spectacular views of the ponds and cranberry bog. The grounds and gardens are beautifully peaceful and relaxing with little areas on the porch that are so comfortable. The Proprietress, Jeanine, is very warm and welcoming. The food is GREAT to say nothing of the overall hospitality. Want to go fishing too? I highly recommend staying here!

First, the house. The house is (as of July2009) currently under renovation and I was a bit worried…read moreI would be listening to the sound of construction all day but not so! The place is just as cozy and warm as the website says it is. Our bedroom was awesome and I slept great. The common rooms are really cool, especially the Great Room with its pool table and dimly lit interior, like something out of a film noir. The breakfast was just right although Heidi burnt our croissants, but she promised to make us a double if we came back. There is a yard with a mini-forest with fruit trees and wut-not and the best part, a hammock! Service, in the form of Heidi, was perfect. Good information, good food, good rooms. A+!

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This Inn is so beautifully decorated that the more I looked the more I was intrigued. The ambiance…read moremixes new feels with old touches, so well done! I took pictures for ideas. The hosts are lovely!! This is a wonderful stay.

When I arrived at Boston's Logan Airport, rain was falling and the sky overhead was dark and gray…read more By the time I drove through Ted William's Tunnel, past Fenway Park to the 95 North, and connected onto Route 2A, however, the sun broke though the clouds and bathed everything in golden sunlight. Off of Route 2A on Lexington Road in the heart of Minutemen country, I arrived at the Hawthorne Inn, my favorite bed and breakfast in Concord, Massachusetts. The owner of the inn, Marilyn, greeted me at the entrance and showed me to my room. The inn is furnished with furniture, art, and artifacts that are representative of colonial New England of the 19th Century with other kinds of art, such as Japanese ukiyo-e prints, Haitian voodoo masks, and 17th Century Persian helmets, scattered about here and there. Walking into my room, I noticed a cat on the 4 poster bed in my room. She was friendly and didn't seem to mind me hanging out with her. http://static.px.yelp.com/photo/gsDWbndD_Nix9s_MOTuYYQ/l The room had teal wallpaper, lots of folk art, a love seat near the roll away desk, and a rattan reading chair by the bed. It was very comfortable, very cozy. I hung out in my room with the cat for a while before going out to downtown Concord for dinner. After dinner I sat in the sitting room downstairs where the fireplace was blazing and I met some of the other guests in the inn. We talked some more in the morning when we ate breakfast in the communal dining room together. Breakfast included your choice of coffee, tea, muffins and other baked goods, a seasonal fruit plate, yogurt, or granola. Rooms at the inn range from $125 - $325 per night depending on the season. After breakfast, I went into downtown Concord to look for an essay by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Self-Reliance, which I found in a book in my room. In the essay Emerson emphasizes the importance of avoiding conformity and trusting in our own ideas and instincts: "Trust thyself, every heart vibrates to that iron string...." This spirit of individuality and the belief that there is no problem that we can't handle if we apply ourselves to the solution is what attracts me to New England, to Concord, to the Hawthorne Inn. There's a sense of history there where our country was essentially founded, a creative energy burns there also where so many creative thinkers and writers lived. Walden Pond, the Minutemen Park, the old North Bridge where the "first shot heard round the world" was fired are all in Concord. It's worth visiting to remember that "Nothing can bring you peace but yourself. Nothing can bring you peace but the triumph of principles."

Amazing stay. Can not say enough about Bob. Incredible and generous host. Wharf view from the…read morebalcony was beautiful. Short easy walk to all of the attractions, shopping, food and drink. Hope to be back and stay longer in the future.

Perfect Location; Bob is a great host; Have a drink or coffee on the deck off the rooms overlooking…read morethe water or on the patio. Plenty of restaurants within walking distance. In the summer- go to The Landing. Bob will give great local advice if needed. Can't recommend Morning Glory enough!