Providence (RI) and Cape Cod for 7 Days
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Chatham is beautiful. Keep in mind that the water there is ocean, not bay, so it will be colder and there will be a current. Also, the house looks a little run down, especially the kitchen. Since they're billing it as sleeps 10 it means they're willing to rent to large groups and it's reasonable to assume the house is not impeccably maintained.
The Wellfleet house is just beyond the town pier so not the most gorgeous beach. It won't be that buggy but it will be weedy. 3rd house is not what you're looking for, I think you should keep looking. Most "perfect" houses have regular renters from one summer to the next but this week is when people have to commit so your timing is perfect for getting lucky
The Wellfleet house is just beyond the town pier so not the most gorgeous beach. It won't be that buggy but it will be weedy. 3rd house is not what you're looking for, I think you should keep looking. Most "perfect" houses have regular renters from one summer to the next but this week is when people have to commit so your timing is perfect for getting lucky
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The Chatham house is on Nantucket Sound, not on the ocean. The water in Nantucket Sound is calmer and warmer than the ocean beaches. The location on the water with a deck to watch sunrise and sunset sounds wonderful.
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Maria, I'm not sure about the mosquitoes at that Wellfleet location. I stay near a more inland marsh and it is buggy at dusk--not during the day. There may be fewer bugs right near the water (and a better chance for a breeze).
I still think the Chatham house may be more what you're looking for, especially if you don't want to load everyone into the car to drive to the beach.
I still think the Chatham house may be more what you're looking for, especially if you don't want to load everyone into the car to drive to the beach.
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Well, I fully understand the lure of the Cape!
The only placed I've stayed in Providence is the Westin. It's got great views and is connected to an indoor mall through an enclosed pedestrian skybridge. Ask for a high floor and a new room. We were there for Water Fire a few Septembers ago and enjoyed ourselves.
The only placed I've stayed in Providence is the Westin. It's got great views and is connected to an indoor mall through an enclosed pedestrian skybridge. Ask for a high floor and a new room. We were there for Water Fire a few Septembers ago and enjoyed ourselves.
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It's a done deal. Just sent the check and lease out for the Chatham house. sooooo excited!
now, anyone have recommendations for a good hotel with kids (1 yr old twins) in Providence? The waterfire looks great. I'm thinking the hampton in. and suites downtown? i have hilton honors and can add to reward points and they have the suites so hubby and i can unwind when the biys go to sleep. any other recommendations?
now, anyone have recommendations for a good hotel with kids (1 yr old twins) in Providence? The waterfire looks great. I'm thinking the hampton in. and suites downtown? i have hilton honors and can add to reward points and they have the suites so hubby and i can unwind when the biys go to sleep. any other recommendations?