1. The Cove On The Waterfront
City: Orleans, MA
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (508) 255-1203, (800) 343-2233
Address: 13 Rte. 28
Description: The sparkling waters of Town Cove lap at the shore of this attractive year-round complex, which features beautifully landscaped gardens and patios, a heated outdoor pool, and, of course, terrific water views. Many of the rooms have views of Town Cove, and many have private decks. All are equipped with king or queen beds, comfortable sitting areas, coffee stations, refrigerators, cable TVs (complimentary HBO and ESPN) and DVD players. The entire facility is nonsmoking. Book a waterfront room or, for an extra special stay, a room at the Inn at the Cove. It has 10 rooms and suites (some with fireplaces, some with full kitchens), all warm and cozy with Shaker-style furnishings. Visit the waterfront gazebo, where you can commune with the terns and gulls, and watch sailboats tack by.
4. Bed And Breakfast Cape Cod
City: Orleans, MA
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (508) 255-3824, (800) 541-6226
Address: 16 Arey’s Lane
Description: In early 1998, Orleans Bed & Breakfast Associates merged with Bed and Breakfast Cape Cod to create a reservation service that represents inns and bed-and-breakfasts throughout Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, the South Shore, and Nantucket. Properties, which are all inspected and approved annually, range from modest to luxurious. There is a one-time $10 handling fee for the services here even if a customer does not use the service again for years.