Ship's Knees Inn

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.6

About this property

Beachfront Location: Ship's Knees Inn in East Orleans offers direct beachfront access, a sun terrace, and a lush garden. Guests can enjoy a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: The bed and breakfast features recently renovated rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and sea views. Additional amenities include balconies, terraces, and garden views. Dining Experience: A continental buffet breakfast is served daily, featuring fresh pastries, cheese, and fruits. The on-site coffee shop provides a relaxing space for guests to unwind. Local Attractions: Nauset Beach is a 7-minute walk away, while Nauset Lighthouse lies 14 km from the property. Cape Cod Gateway Airport is 34 km distant, offering convenient travel options.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
2 double beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Isabelle
Canada Canada
“Everything was perfect! The owners were very nice and the breakfast was delicious. Great location. The room was really nice and clean. We had an amazing time even when the weather was cold/rainy.”
Inger
United States United States
“Very nice inn. Breakfast was very good. Great shower, comfortable bed. Friendly staff. We had a ”petit” room, which of course was very small. But it was comfortable and the bathroom was a decent size so for a short stay we did not at all mind the...”
Walter
United States United States
“Easy walk to beach. Nice pool. Beautiful garden.”
Philippe
France France
“Emplacement parfait, très confortable et calme, piscine, hôtes acceuillants”
Guelpa
United States United States
“The breakfast was hreat; good selectons and quality. The firepit and eating areas gave a nice opportunity to mingle with ither guests.”
Daniel
United States United States
“Excellent location and staff were so helpful and welcoming”
Pamela
United States United States
“We liked the historical feel, the welcoming atmosphere, comfortable room and the proximity to our favorite places on Cape Cod.”
Paula
United States United States
“Great location, perfect for us. The breakfast was delicious and I looked forward to it!”
Julie
United States United States
“Everything about this property was fantastic!! Peter and Denise were welcoming and professional. The continental breakfast was much more than I expected, fresh and creative!! We will be back!!”
Suzanne
United States United States
“Guests and hosts are super friendly. Many guests return every year at same time fir annual respite so they know all about the area. My tiny room 11 was perfect for me traveling solo. Love after hours check in. In better weather expect fire pit...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Peter & Denise

Company review score: 9.2Based on 26 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Peter & Denise have owned the Inn since 1984 & have been sole owners & innkeepers since 2004 when they relocated from CT to assume day to day responsibility. We enjoy welcoming back our many repeat guests as well as meeting & greeting new guests, & assisting them with learning about & exploring this beautiful part of the Cape.

Property information

The Inn is an historic 1820 sea captain's home that has been lovingly restored & maintained. All 16 of our accommodations include recently renovated private bathrooms (15 ensuite & 1 located across the hallway). Owned & operated by our family since 1971 the Inn is just a 1/4 mile (5 minute walk) to the famous Nauset Beach, Southernmost beach on the Cape Cod National Seashore.

Neighbourhood information

The Inn is located in a very desirable, beach side, residential neighborhood just 1/4 mile (5 minute walk) to Nauset Beach, a beautiful & famous 10 mile stretch of Cape Cod National Seashore. Heading West on Beach Rd & away from the ocean the village of East Orleans is just a mile away & includes some nice restaurants, a market & shops. Follow another mile to the Town Center of Orleans with many additional restaurants, shops, the Cape Cod Rail Trail & 1 additional mile to Rock Harbor on Cape Cod Bay..

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Ship's Knees Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, this property does not have a 24-hour reception.

This property only offers air conditioning from June until September.

Please note that Ship's Knees Inn does not accept American Express.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Ship's Knees Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.