The Captain's House Inn

06/10/2008 Posted by ncjelj

We truly enjoyed our recent stay at the Captain's House. It was a Chamber of Commerce weekend for the Cape over Memorial Day this year - the Captain's House was surrounded by lilac bushes and spring flowers - the birds were going crazy in all of the trees surrounding the main house. We stayed in one of the smaller rooms and had a few issues with cooling the room after a long sunny day, but the bathroom was great - huge two person shower and there was lots of nice amenities. Breakfast each morning was a treat to behold and make sure you don't miss the afternoon cream tea - it was really great. A little 'girlie' for my husband, but wonderful after a busy day of shopping and hitting our favorite spots on the Cape! The staff were very attentive without hovering...it was delightful to have the entire run of the main house to include the kitchen, library (with a laptop for guest use) and pool and gym. The pool is beautifully secluded in a fenced in area behind the property and was so private, it felt like we were on an island! The Inn itself is situated in Chatham - a great location very close to the Chatham Lighthouse and the town of Chatham with all of its great restaurants and shops. We will definitely be back! James and Jill, the innkeepers/owners are wonderful and have done a great job of making your stay both calm and relaxing....thanks to them for making our brief getaway so wonderful!

Pros: Loved the breakfast and the tea - the location is very quiet and secluded.

Cons: Price is a bit much for the tiny room we had

01/15/2007 Posted by thorgan

We've stayed at many places on the Cape over the years, and this past weekend returned to an old favorite, the Captains House Inn. It was simply the best place we've stayed at in Chatham, and maybe one of the best anywhere on the Cape. It is hard to imagine how it could be improved on. The innkeepers pay attention to every possible detail - all the rooms have fireplaces, most have DVDs, the sheets on our bed were very high quality, silky cotton sheets, there were special baked treats left out at night, complementary bottles of water, chips and snack bars, high-end shampoo/conditioner and body lotions, and all of the rooms are very nicely decorated and homey, with decor ranging from dark, intimate rooms to bright, pastel colored ones. The main house has a dining area for breakfast, and a reading room. There is an interesting garden in the back, and a small workout room (and pool for when the better weather arrives). The staff is very nice, ready to do whatever you need to make your stay more comfortable. All very nice. It was a rainy, raw weekend, so we spent most of our time in the room, either reading by the fireplace or watching movies. Our room had a king-sized bed and a small couch, and a separate area with a fireplace and two comfortable chairs. The room had a cathederal ceiling and a small balcony. There are many rooms to choose from, each with their own personality and level of comfort. The breakfasts are culinary delights with fresh fruit, breads and juices. While you eat the staff cleans your room, which is a great touch. We'd overslept one morning and they called and offered to bring breakfast to the room for us - a great treat. And then they left us alone (no calls of "housekeeping" to bother us) until we let them know we were leaving for a walk and dinner. Captains may cost a bit more than most places in town but total experience makes it well worth it for that special stay. Very highly recommended. We'll be back!

Pros: Attention to details and your comfort, friendly staff, a real "homey" feel

Cons: Costs more (but you get what you pay for)