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Christopher's by the Bay
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  • Inn Details

    On a quiet side street in the heart of town, you will find this three-story 1850's Victorian Inn. Our newly decorated guest rooms feature bay windows, hardwood floors, fireplaces, and stunning bay views. All of our rooms offer TV/DVD/Cable, A/C, fridge, wireless internet as well as a private phone line with voicemail and dataport. Enjoy your freshly prepared breakfast in our sunny dining room, relax in our private outdoor garden patio, or enjoy an aperitif by the fireplace in our inviting front room. "Highly recommended" by Out & About, a multi year Pink Choice award winner and a Fodor's Editor's Choice.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Number of Dogs: 1

    Features

    Type:

    • Historic Inn

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Limited Parking

    • Antiques/decor

    • Economical rates

    • Excellent views

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Computer

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Library

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • Videos

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • Copier

    • Desk

    • Fax Machine

    • Wedding Facilities

    Other Amenities:

    • Aperitifs, DVD Library, Beach Towels, Voice Mail

    • iPod/mp3/CD players in rooms

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  • Hot Deal: Winter Escape to Provincetown on Cape Cod!

    • 2/15/2012 - 2/22/2012
    • Regular rate:$100
    • Savings:20%
    • Discount rate:$80

    Stay three consecutive nights and get the third night half off! Enter code "WINTER ESCAPE" online or via phone when making your reservation. Park the car and spend some time in beautiful Provincetown at the tip of Cape Cod. Walk to beaches, curl up with a good book by the fireplace, hiking, shopping, art galleries and fantastic restaurants - just some of the fun you can have! Valid for reservations between Nov 15, 2011 and March 31, 2012. Excludes holidays and special events. Subject to availability. Rooms start at $75 per night.

    Michelangelo

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $125/$285

    The Michelangelo Room, our largest, is on the second floor in the front of the house. Wake up in the four-post queen-size brass bed under a beautiful chandelier, to the warm glow of the fireplace. Includes private bath, refrigerator, free local phone calls, TV/DVD and WiFi. Room Features • gas fireplace • chandelier • private bath with luxury amenities • telephone with voicemail and dataport • wireless Internet • refrigerator • seasonal air-conditioning • freshly prepared continental breakfast • CD/mp3 am/fm clock radio • daily housekeeping services

    Velazquez

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $100/$205

    The Velazquez Room on the first floor features wide-plank hardwood floors and a beautiful bay window. Wake up in the queen size brass bed to the warm rays of the sun. Includes private bath, refrigerator, free local phone calls, TV/DVD & WiFi. Room Features * Seasonal AC * private bath with luxury amenities * CD/mp3 AM/FM clock radio * daily housekeeping service * freshly prepared continental breakfast

    Rembrandt

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $100/$190

    On the first floor, the Rembrandt Room features a queen-size brass bed, beautiful, wide-plank hardwood floors and a private bath. Room also includes a refrigerator for chilling a nice bottle of wine, free local phone calls, cable television, DVD and WiFi. Room Features * private bath with luxury amenities * beautiful wide-plank hardwood floors * vcr/dvd players * complimentary wireless Internet * refrigerator * air-conditioning * cd/mp3 clock radio * daily housekeeping service * freshly prepared continental breakfast

    Picasso

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $100/$190

    The Picasso Room on the second floor is the smallest of our queen sized rooms with a private bath. It has an additional entrance to the back deck, making it ideal when traveling with your pet. Wake up in the queen size brass bed to the warm rays of the sun. Includes private bath, refrigerator, free local phone calls, TV/DVD and WiFi. Room Features • south-facing sunny bay window • our only pet friendly room • private bath with luxury amenities • refrigerator • seasonal air-conditioning • CD/mp3 am/fm clock radio • daily housekeeping service • freshly prepared continental breakfast

    Rubens

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $100/$190

    The Rubens Room on the second floor features a beautiful cherry queen size sleigh bed and a small sitting area in the bedroom. Includes private bath located across the hall, refrigerator, free local phone calls, TV/DVD and WiFi. Room Features • queen-size sleigh bed • west-facing sitting room for great sun • private bath with luxury amenities • telephone with voicemail and dataport • refrigerator • seasonal air-conditioning • CD/mp3 am/fm clock radio • daily housekeeping service • freshly prepared continental breakfast

    Salvadore Dali

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $70/$120

    The Dali Room on the third floor is a small, charming sleeping room with a full-sized bed, a peek at the bay and warm morning sun. Includes shared bath, free local phone calls, LCD TV/DVD and WiFi. Room Features • full-size bed • multi-user shared bath • nice bay views • wireless Internet • shared refrigerator • seasonal air-conditioning • complimentary local phone calls • daily housekeeping service • freshly prepared continental breakfast

    Claude Monet

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $70/$120

    The Monet Room on the third floor is a small sleeping room with a full-sized bed, an incredible bay view and warm sun. Includes shared bath, free local phone calls, LCD TV/DVD and WiFi. Room Features • full-size bed • multi-user shared bath • striking bay views • CD/mp3 am/fm clock radio • shared refrigerator • seasonal air-conditioning • complimentary local phone calls • daily housekeeping service • freshly prepared continental breakfast

    Vincent Van Gogh

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $70/$120

    A charming room on the third floor of the house with a full-size bed, telephone with private voicemail and dataport, tv/dvd and a beautiful bay view.

    Georgia O'Keefe

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $70/$120

    A charming room on the third floor of the house with a full-size bed, telephone with private voicemail and dataport, tv/dvd, refrig and a beautiful bay view.

    John Singer Sargent

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $70/$120

    A charming room on the third floor of the house with a full-size bed, A/C, telephone with private voicemail and dataport, LCD tv/DVD, wireless internet and a beautiful bay view.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 2:00 PM    Check out: 11:00 AM

    • Minimum stay: In-Season rates and/or minimum stay requirements may apply for certain holidays

    • Deposit amount required: 50% min. deposit required for stays of 3 or more nights-100% deposit req. for one or two nights. Personal checks accepted for deposit, credit cards and cash accepted for the balance upon arrival.

    • Cancellations: In the event you must cancel your reservation, shorten your stay or change your dates, your deposit will be returned (less a $50 cancellation fee per room) only if we receive notice a full twenty-one days in advance of your arrival date. Any such change within the twenty-one days prior to your arrival date will result in a refund (less a $50 cancellation fee per room) only if we are able to re-rent your entire reservation. Deposits for holidays or special events are NON-REFUNDABLE unless we are able to re-rent the room for the entire period reserved regardless of when the room is canceled. No refund can be made within the last 48 hours prior to 2p.m. on the date of arrival.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: Limited

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Suitable for children: No

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Continental Plus

    • Time Served: 8-10:30am

    • Serving location: in our outdoor patio and garden, Breakfast/dining area

    Special meal options

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  • Location Type

    • Beachside

    • Downtown

    • Oceanside

    • Small town

    • Village

    City

    • Boston

    • Distance to city: 125 miles

    • Directions to property:

    Airport

    • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.) 100 miles

    • Directions to property:
      You can fly, drive, bus or ferry to Ptown from the airport. Cape Air is a 20-min flight out of terminal C at Logan Airport. The Plymouth Brockton bus picks up out front of the terminal and take the G line to the ferry - either Boston Harbor or BayState Cruise Co.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Pilgrim Monument

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Billiards

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Kayaking

    • Fitness Center/Gym

    • Health Spa/Massage

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Tennis courts

    • Tennis racket rental

    • Video Arcade

    • Water sports

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    We had a great time!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Thanks so much to our hosts Dave and Jim for making our weekend getaway with our pup fun and relaxing. We stayed in the pet-friendly room, Picasso - it was great! It had a nicely tiled bathroom, flat screen tv, plenty of space for the three of us and an entrance to the outside so we could bring our 80lb lab into the room without bothering any other guests. They even supplied us with food/water bowls and towels to dry off the dog after playing in the water. There was a nice filling breakfast served in the morning which we enjoyed on the brick patio. The innkeepers made us feel very comfortable in their home and gave us tips for getting around town. We loved it! We'll definitely be back!

    Great hosts, lovely property.

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We spent a night at Christopher's in early June 2011. Jim was very personable, helpful and a gracious host who offered us helpful information on where to eat, what to see/not miss, and etc. during our stay. It was very cool on the day we were to leave and we had a few hours to kill before the ferry docked. Jim was kind enough to let us camp out in the living room while we waited and avoided the wind. The home is lovely, the rooms well appointed and the continental breakfast was excellent and varied. The backyard was great (although we didn't spend any time there) but I'm sure that had we been staying longer and not been the only guests during our stay, that we would have made good use of it. We highly recommend Christopher's. It's literally just yards away from Commercial St, the docks, bike rentals, restaurants and shops, yet quiet and comfortable although you're smack dab in the centre of the action. Prices were reasonable and considerably less than much of the competition (some of whom charge upwards of $600/night at the height of the season). Recommended? absolutely! Tell Jim and Dave that we sent you. David/Dennis Waterloo, Ontario Canada

    The Most Wonderful Stay in Provincetown!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    There are so many things to love about Christopher's! As one who has made Provincetown a destination stop for the last 30 years, I have had many occasions to visit scores of local hotels and B&Bs, but until I landed at Christopher's by the Bay I didn't know what a sweet, comforting and romantic stay Provincetown had to offer. Centrally located and yet tucked away, Christopher's is a blissful retreat from the hustle and bustle of street life just a block away. Classical music plays you as you sit in the cozy front parlor, curled up with your book, enjoying a delicious breakfast. All the rooms are immaculate and the beds perfect - I have had some of the most sound sleeps of my life at this place! Even the smaller rooms - Van Gogh or Manet - are well-appointed and cheerful. But, perhaps the biggest draw is the owners: Dave and Jim!! As proprietors go, these guys are top shelf - kind, helpful and very much invested in your having the best possible stay in Provincetown. Sure, there are many hotels or B&Bs with hot tubs and roof decks and a party-party atmosphere, and that's perfectly fine when the occasion calls... But, if you want a calm, peaceful fine-artsy-feeling retreat from all the fabulosity town has to offer, Christopher's by the Bay IS IT! - Jody O'Neil, Brooklyn, New York

    You won't stay anywhere else once you stay here.

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    I've stayed here twice now, both in the summer and winter months. Each time was an excellent experience. First time was a romantic getaway, we had plenty of privacy yet Jim and Dave were available to help us out with all the questions and requests we had for them. Second time was with the folks, brother his girlfriend and my partner....everybody felt welcome and had a blast. The place is located right off the main drag, maybe 100 yards, which is great to be close to all the attractions but far enough away from the noise or the late night crowds. Rooms were great, perfect size and nicely appointed....a perfect base for all of our adventures in Ptown. Service was excellent also, Jim and Dave were attentive and quick to help should any issue arrive, it felt more like we were staying at a friends house than a B & B. The breakfast was your typical B & B fare, better than anything I had at a European B & B but still light. If your looking for a triple stack of chocolate pancakes you might have to look for an IHOP. Like I said in the title, just a pleasure to stay there....it will be the only place I stay when I go to Ptown.

    Fabulous!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 18-25 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    During my first visit to the Cape, I stayed at Christopher's. What a wonderful experience! The location is perfect - close to art galleries, the ocean, and excellent restaurants. Everything is within walking distance. The innkeepers are wonderful and hospitable! Breakfasts were delicious and included amazing homemade breads, muffins, and fresh fruit. I would definitely stay at Christopher's again, and recommend it to anyone wanting to visit the Cape!

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