B&B Question

Do B%26amp;B estalishments encourage their guests to stay around during the daytime or are guests supposed to leave and only return at night time.

This may seem an odd question but that%26#39;s how B%26amp;B%26#39;s operate in Ireland!

B%26amp;B Question

I think you will find that almost all B%26amp;Bs in town leave it entirely up to their guests. If they want to hang around the house during the day, that%26#39;s certainly OK. If they are gone all day that%26#39;s OK too. Many Provincetown guesthouses have great yards, patios, decks or common areas and guests are welcome to spend time in those areas whenever they would like.

B%26amp;B Question

I%26#39;ve been a frequent guest of the B%26amp;B called Seasons in Provincetown for a decade now, and I have also been lucky enough to experience two other B%26amp;Bs in town as well. All three of my experiences were filled with warm, friendly hosts. All three properties not only allowed but encouraged enjoying the porches, patios, and common rooms, as part of the ';home away from home'; experience. At Seasons, in particular, I%26#39;ve spent entire afternoons upon their porch, reading, drinking coffee or a cocktail, and watching everyone else whiz by.

Thanks - I am trying to decide (with very limited choices due to July travel dates)between renting a house/condo or staying in a B%26amp;B as we really only want to spend 3-4 nights in P-Town.

We are travelling with our two children (17 %26amp; 10).

Unfortunately many of the really nice looking B%26amp;B%26#39;s don%26#39;t accept children....so our choice is limited further.

Can I suggest that you consider staying on the outer cape but not necessarily in Provincetown? With two teenagers, you may find that staying in Eastham or Wellfleet will work out better for you as you will be able to take day trips to Chatham, Brewster, Truro and Provincetown much easier and you may find that some B+B%26#39;s in the other towns are more family friendly. The Inn at the Oaks in Eastham specializes in family accommodations, with a pool table and activities for children. It is just across the road from the Visitor%26#39;s Center to the National Seashore where there are lots of free activities and fabulous beaches. Eastham would put you mid-way between Provincetown and Chatham (20-30 minute drives), both interesting towns with shopping. Wellfleet also has some nice family friendly B+Bs. Take a look at the Chamber of Commerce websites for more details and options www.easthamchamber.com www.wellfleetchamber.com

I would tend to agree that basing yourself further away from the very tip of the Cape (P-Town) would be much better for the kids. Somewhere like Orleans, Chatham, Harwich and Brewster would be more ideal for a family vacation on the Cape. These locations would still allow you to visit P-town and the towns on Mid Cape going the other direction. There%26#39;s far more to keep the kids happy. I caution you that P-town has an ';adult type atmosphere'; with a strong gay population in the summer. There would be plenty to do in P-town for a day trip but might be a little too ';eye opening'; for a 10 year old spending the whole time there. So just use a bit of caution. The beaches of P-town and the other towns of the National Seashore on the outer Cape are quite beautiful, but the best ones face east and are very cold to swim in, even in summer. The youngest one will enjoy the Nantucket Sound (south facing) or Cape Cod Bay(north facing) waters which are warmer to swim in. For a family with 2 kids, I%26#39;m not sure what advice to give you for lodging. I know many families with kids your age stay at the hotels/motels with swimming pools, game rooms, and other kid based activities readily available. There are B%26amp;B%26#39;s set up for this as well, but to me, most of the B%26amp;B%26#39;s on the Cape are geared towards adult couples with one beautiful room with a queen or king sized bed and a very relaxed type setting. Having your own place would be nice, but that means you have to do some ';work'; during your stay. Best of luck finding your place to call Cape Cod home for your vacation. I am sure you%26#39;ll all have a great time and will want to return again and again.

Hi Grainnew,

I want to encourage you to look into staying at the midway motel in Eastham. We stayed there last July and it was great. You can get a 2 room suite with kitchenette. The place is spotless and rates are extremely reasonable. You are near the bike trail which runs through the back of the property. Natioanl Seashore is close. Arnolds is a great place to bike to for great fried seafood. You have a lighthouse and small beach close by. Whatever you decide I hope you enjoy the cape. I can%26#39;t wait to get back there.

NY Chubby

Thanks everyone,

I have come to a similar conclusion about P-Town - it just might be a bit too eye opening for the 10 year old.....so I have been looking up Chatham today, but not the other town - mainly with a view to finding a house.

I haven%26#39;t thought about Eastham or Wellfleet yet....and time is running out as we are travelling in mid July!

I am looking for a charming town (with nice restaurants) with a beach for the 10 year old, so we can just pop down for a quick swim.

I would welcome some views on Eastham and Wellfleet please.

If you want to look for a house in Chatham or in the Chatham area, you can check in with these estate agents...Realtors:

www.pineacresrealty.com

www.websterrealestate.com

www.kinlingrover.com

You might also consider staying here:

www.waysideinn.com

The Wayside Inn is a lovely hotel on Main St. Chatham and a quick walk to Oyster Pond for a swim or a longer walk to the Lighthouse Beach. The inn has a pool as well.

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