2 Best Hotels in Barnstable, Cape Cod

There are plenty of thoughtful touches at this 1810 Queen Anne–style cottage: fresh flowers in every room, lavish breakfasts, refrigerators stocked with beverages, and beach chairs with umbrellas (perfect for nearby Sandy Neck Beach); there's even an outdoor hot tub and shower. Airy, country-style guest rooms have lots of white wicker, checked curtains, and pastel-painted floors; the spacious second-floor Wisteria Room overlooking the lush yard is a particularly comfortable retreat, and the screened-in porch is a peaceful place to sip early-morning coffee.

Entertaining innkeepers, tasty baked goods, and proximity to the beach are three good reasons to consider this gleaming circa-1835 Greek Revival--style inn, located in the Barnstable village of Centerville. A former sea captain's home, the inn is now helmed by Rick Garceau and Tom Nortz, who often serve breakfast dressed as "Britney Scones" or "Frank Scone-atra." A baby grand piano and fireplace in the living room lounge add to the aura of comfort meets style.