Inn Details

Comfortable, individually appointed rooms, wireless internet access, cable TV, refrigerator, AC, & a sumptuous continental breakfast is served daily. Enjoy our swimming pool (in season), courtyard patio garden/gas firepit, & we are located just 1/4 mile up the hill from the famous, sand-duned Nauset Beach, the southern most beach on the Cape Cod National Seashore.

We are located close to the best of what Cape Cod has to offer including swimming, fishing-surf casting & deep sea charters, boating including kayaking & canoeing, whale & sea watch cruises, guided beachwalks & bird hikes, movie, music & performing arts theatre, golfing, tennis, art galleries, museums & historical interests & gourmet/fine dining.

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Location

  • Location is best described as:
    • Beachside
    • Oceanside
    • Small town
    • Village
  • Nearest major city: Hyannis, MA (25 miles South)
  • Directions to property:
    From the Sagamore Bridge take route 6 (Mid Cape Hgwy) 35 miles to the Orleans exit #12. Turn right at the end of the ramp on to route 6A. Follow to next light & take a right on to Eldredge Parkway. Follow thru next light & at 2nd light take right on to Main St. Follow Main St 1 mile to fork in road & bear left on to Beach Rd. Follow 1.2 miles & the Inn will be on your left.
  • Nearest major airport: Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.) 90 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    Take I-93 south to Rte 3 south to Sagamore Bridge. Follow Rte 6 (Mid Cape Hgwy) 35 miles to the Orleans exit #12. Turn right at the end of the ramp on to route 6A. Follow to first traffic light & take right on to Eldridge Parkway. Follow thru next light to 2nd light & take right on to Main St. Follow Main St 1 mile to fork in road & bear left on to Beach Rd. Follow 1.2 miles & the inn will be on your left.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Rooms
  • There are 16 guest accommodations (14 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is between $ 85.00 and $ 300.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 85.00 and $ 300.00
  • The rate for each additional person is $ 30.00
  • Other Accommodations: 1 or 2 bedroom apartment
    Charming "Captain's Quarter's" 1 bedroom (sleeps 4) or (optional) 2 bedroom (sleeps 6) ocean view apartment is located just 1/4 mile up the hill from Nauset Beach. Includes full kitchen, combination living/dining room with fireplace & queen bed sleeper sofa, 2nd floor deck, use of swimming pool, private parking & continental breakfast served daily.

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Coffee/Tea facilities
  • Fridge
  • Hairdryer
  • Internet Service
  • Ironing Board
  • Microwave
  • Private entrance
  • Radio
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • TV
  • Wi-Fi
  • On Site
  • Computer
  • Fax Machine
  • Fireplace
  • Library
  • VCR
  • Meals

    • A Continental breakfast is included with room rate
    • Breakfast is served from: 8:00-9:30AM
    • Breakfast is served in the Breakfast Room

    Policies

    • Minimum stay required (in season (6/17-9/18) & all holiday weekends 2 night minimum)
    • Smoking is allowed outside only
    • We cannot accommodate guest pets
    • Limitations on children staying
    • No childcare is provided
    • Consumption of alcohol is permitted
    • Deposit amount required (Reservations for 1 night are prepaid in full. Reservations for over 3 nights require a 50% deposit.)
    • Check in time is 2:00 PM and Check out time is 10:30 AM
    • Cancellations:
      Deposits will be refunded if notice of cancellation is received 15 days prior to the scheduled arrival date. There is a $20 processing charge per room for all refunds regardless of reason or amount of notice. An early departure or last minute (less than 15 days) cancellation is subject to the full room charges of the original reservation. If we are able to re-book your room due to last minute cancellation or early departures, your monies will be refunded, less a $20 processing fee.
    • Accepted by the following agencies:
      • Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce
      • Orleans Chamber of Commerce
      • Professional Association of Innkeepers Int'l
      • Chamber of Commerce

    Innkeepers

    • Innkeeper(s): Peter & Denise Butcher
      Denise enjoys crafting projects, interior decorating, reading & cooking. Peter enjoys biking, golfing, bowling, & white mountain backpacking.
    • The innkeepers speak: English
    • There are 2 dogs on the property

    Area Attractions

    Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Beach, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services

    Onsite or Nearby Activities

    Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bicycles, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseshoes, Kayaking, sun-bathing, theatre, museums, antiquing, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Swimming pool, Tennis courts, Water sports

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    Contact Information


    Ship's Knees Inn Bed and Breakfast
    Ship's Knees Inn
    186 Beach Road
    East Orleans, MA 02643
    USA
    Phone: +1-888-744-7756
    Phone: +1-508-255-1312
    Fax: +1-508-240-1351
    Innkeeper(s)
    Peter & Denise Butcher
    Rates:
    $85 - $300
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    Privacy by the pool.The entrance to the main house.
    Nauset Beach located just 1/4 mile from the Ship's Knees InnCourtyard patio and gas firepit
    Queen bedroom with working fireplaceview of kitchen from our 1 or (optional) 2 bedroom apartment
    Living room of our 1 or (optional) 2 bedroom ocean view apartmentYour hosts, the Butcher Family.
    Nauset and Marley welcome you to the inn

    Features

    Property Noted For:
    • Courtyard garden patio with gas firepit
    • Lush green lawns & beautiful gardens
    • Quiet residential area
    • Short Walk to Nauset Beach (1/4 mile)
    • Sumptuous continental breakfast
    • outdoor swimming pool
    • Antiques/decor
    • Christian Travel
    • Excellent views
    • Honeymoons
    • Nature
    • Peaceful getaway
    • Romantic escape
    • Weddings

    Type:
    • Bed and Breakfast
    • Historic Inn

    Details:
    • Architectural style is Cape
    • Built in 1820
    • Opened for business in 19697
    • Restored / Remodeled in 2003
    • Parking available