Cape Cod in August with a 1 yr Old
 

My wife and I are looking for a place to stay for 3-4 nights on Cape Cod (including Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard) that welcomes young children. We are looking for a hotel with pool, a balcony (on which to entertain ourselves when our daughter falls asleep at 7 pm!), located on or very near the beach. Recognizing we're asking a lot, we're not adverse to spending a significant amount for the stay, but would rather stay below $400/night. Any and all recommendations would be appreciated! Thanks!!

Except for the balcony you want the Commodore Inn/Motel in West Harwich. Pool, 1 minute from beach etc.

If you could clarify a little bit? These 3 -4 nights, do you want them all in the same place (Either Cape Cod, Nantucket, OR the Vineyard) or are you looking to hit all of those places in the 3 - 4 nights.

Also what dates?

For Nantucket, check out:
www.thebeachside.com/main.html

on the Cape, check out some places in Dennisport and South Yarmouth...there are several that have pools and are right on the beach.

http://www.redjacketresorts.com/
(look at the Red Jacket, Blue Water, and Riviera Beach Resorts)

http://www.threeseasonsresort.com/

http://www.lighthouseinn.com/

You might also want to check out Chatham Bars Inn in Chatham. Very pricey in August but I would think that they have a balconied room and it's on the water and there's definitely a pool.

Wequessett Inn and Resort is another possibility--just up the road from Chatham. Also pricey.

Ocean Edge Resort, Brewster.