Ever since our honeymoon 48 years ago, the historic Ship's Knees Inn in East Orleans has been our…read moreultimate coastal sanctuary. Originally built in 1820 as a sea captain's estate, this 16-room bed and breakfast beautifully pairs modern comforts with authentic maritime history, even displaying original wooden "ship's knees" supports in several of its rooms. Innkeepers Denise and Pete Butcher cultivate a warm, family-like atmosphere that keeps a loyal community of repeat guests coming back year after year to relax, reset, and breathe in the fresh Cape Cod sea air. Our days are filled with wonderful memories, from enjoying Denise's exquisite buffet breakfast featuring homemade Swedish coffee cakes and quiches, to relaxing by the courtyard's cozy gas fire pit. The inn's location is unbeatable--just a 5-minute walk to Nauset Beach, which saves us a $35 daily parking fee. Whether we are catching a historic Orleans Firebirds baseball game, riding bikes on the Cape Cod Rail Trail, or enjoying fresh lobster rolls at Cap't Cass Rock Harbor Seafood shack while watching the sunset, this inn truly feels like our second home.

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.

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!

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.

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!!

The owner is Yvonne Martel. She was extremely welcoming and even baked us chocolate zucchini…read morebread. As far as location, it is close to PTown, and tons of quaint towns along the way. Good restaurants nearby, full grocery store and place to buy wines are in town. Accommodations were very comfortable with a kitchen, bathroom, washer/dryer, and breakfast area. we only stayed for two nights, but glad we chose to stay here.

I LOVE this place! My family and I have stayed there multiple times. Recently, it has been my haven…read morein the off-season for a few days on the Cape. I will be there soon and cannot wait to enjoy the pool, visiting the beaches, and being with old friends. In the center of town, yet on the water, this place is a haven.

This has been such a nice stay. We had the studio suite and it was the perfect size. The balcony…read morehas the perfect view. You're well within a 20 minute walk of every thing in the area. The staff is nice. The area is quiet during quiet time (10:30 to 7:00). They only give you two pillows on the bed which is my only negative.

very cozy and extra clean,great spot for enjoyable stay,Would go backread more

My girlfriend and I enjoyed a weekend stay in their large studio room. The kitchen was well stocked…read morewith plenty of store bought breakfast items including milk, bread and cereal. The kitchenette was well equipped to store and prepare the rest of our meals on the days we chose to just stay in bed all day. The On-Demand choices kept our 4 year old entertained while we were in the room. We enjoyed a calm and comfortable atmosphere, while our hosts, Ron and Andrea, were gracious and available. Located right along route 6, we were pleasantly surprised at how quiet our room was. Being within walking distance of Fort Hill was an added bonus when we wanted to stretch our legs.

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.