The Whalewalk Inn B&B 220 Bridge Road, Eastham, MA 02642

"We greatly enjoyed our 3-night stay at this family-run inn. Christina and Steve were very welcoming owners, and interesting to talk to. It was a convivial and friendly atmosphere in the inn, with some guests striking up conversations with other guests over breakfast, but there was also plenty of space and privacy so no sense of this being intrusive. It's just outside Orleans town, but only a very short drive from the restaurants etc of Orleans, and I assume all visitors are coming with cars and are prepared to drive a very short way (less than 10 mins) to dinner. Given the tranquility of the location, the nice gardens (and great star-gazing), it certainly felt like a good trade off to us versus being in a downtown area. We were in the Rose room, which was one of their standard rooms (as in, not a deluxe/upgraded room) and even though that was the lowest tier price-wise, we found it really charming, and not too small at all. It was in the main building, which we really liked (although the other rooms/cabins dotted over the grounds were no doubt just as pleasant, and might have had their own advantages from extra space or privacy, so to each their own!). Decoration throughout the inn was quaint and whale-themed. We had absolutely no problems with hearing any neighboring rooms, and found it very peaceful; walls must be very thick. The only thing I would note was that the minifridge in our room (a really nice amenity) did hum more noticeably at night, and since alas I'm very sensitive to noise when trying to sleep, I did end up using my earplugs for this! This wasn't a flaw, but just something I'll mention for other guests who might want to make similar provisions! We appreciated Christina's recs for dinner (we LOVED Land Ho), and the breakfasts were, as everyone has commented, a delight. Housekeeping was noticeably good (very thorough, very quick--much better than I've experienced in many hotels). One of the nicest things was that I had alerted them in advance that it was my fiance's birthday, and they left a little box of local artisan chocolates in the room with a birthday note on arrival. This made him so happy, which made me so happy! It was a very nice touch which really felt in keeping with the warm atmosphere of this family establishment. We would very warmly recommend them to anyone looking for a base for their upcoming trip!"

"This is a lovely establishment with dedicated staff and wonderful facilities. The breakfast that is served is top notch and something to look forward to in the mornings. The location is excellent to explore the outer cape; I highly recommend staying here!"

"This is one of the nicest places to stay on all of Cape Cod. The property is beautiful and well maintained. The owners and staff are good people. They work hard and do an unbelievable job. The rooms are really nice, and they are spotless. These are the cleanest rooms we have ever seen. The all included breakfast is the best on the Cape by far. And Christina makes the most amazing bacon to be found anywhere. Top notch owner and chef. Don’t waste your time searching for hours online. This is the place you’re looking for. Minutes from some really nice beaches, including Nauset. When you go there, make a point of getting to know the other owner Stephen. You will not regret it. One of the nicest people walking around on the planet right now."

"I have been going to the Whalewalk Inn for over 10 years and it has been uniformly wonderful. Christina and Steve are warm, friendly, and hospitable and remember each of their guests’ preferences. The Inn itself is charming, clean and peaceful. The grounds are beautifully kept, the resistance pool and fitness area are great when the weather is rainy, and the food is fabulous! Their breakfasts are not to be missed, with exquisite fruit, delicious muffins, and wonderful main courses. The rooms are all spacious, spotlessly clean, and charmingly decorated. I wouldn’t think of staying anywhere else on the Cape. It is also conveniently located near the Orleans Rotary, and near a lovely, peaceful beach called Boat Meadow."

"A friend and I have been coming to the Whalewalk Inn for many many years (since 2008) fir an annual Cape Cod getaway. The breakfast offered daily is always delicious and comes with sincere service on the side. The location makes it so easy to enjoy all the Cape has to offer. We have favorite nearby shops that we return to each year and enjoy exploring a new town or area each visit as well. The rooms are comfortable and stylishly decorated. Our suite has a kitchenette so we can stay in and binge watch something on Netflix in front of the fireplace. The heat and air conditioning are newly installed and work well so we are always comfortable. Premium bath products, fluffy towels and our unusual corner shower complete our home away from home. We’ve just gotten back from this years trip and are looking forward to next year!"