These weathered-shingle cottages sit on South Wharf, amid the yachts—you could reserve a mooring and bring your own boat. Cottages range from studios to three bedrooms, and each has attractive modern decor with a nautical flavor: white walls, navy-blue rugs, and light-wood floors and furniture. All have water views, though they're not always equal—some cottages have picture windows plus a little garden terrace. Pros: Right on the water, marina access, center of town. Cons: Tourist central, attendant noise, occasional fog horns.
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