J u l e e
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Post by J u l e e on Jul 2, 2014 16:24:51 GMT
I spent just a few hours on Cape Cod about 20 years ago on a drive through to Nova Scotia. I just remember walking through a cute little town with shops and restaurants and loving it. I want to be on a nice beach too. And what are the chances of finding ANY places to stay in a great area if we're just planning a last minute trip now? I went to VRBO and was overwhelmed by the choices, since I didn't really know that areas. We could do a hotel too if that would be easier. Any suggestions? THANKS!
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Post by *christine* on Jul 2, 2014 16:26:33 GMT
Where on earth were you coming from that you hit Cape Cod on the way to Nova Scotia? lol That is some wrong turn!
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Post by Aheartfeltcard on Jul 2, 2014 16:32:47 GMT
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Post by ingrid6 on Jul 2, 2014 16:41:48 GMT
You may have a hard time making reservations this late in the season - it gets crazy here in the summer. Chatham is a fun town and has a great main street with lots of wonderful restaurants, B&B's and there's the Chatham Bars Inn. The Wychmere Beach Club (which is spectacular!) and the Wequasset Inn, both in Harwich are beautiful. They are both on Nantucket Sound. P-town is fun, but way too crowded for me in the summer.
Dh and I used to be innkeepers here on the Cape. We are mid-Cape, so if you find something in that area and have any questions, I'd be happy to help in anyway I can. Feel free to pm me!
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Post by ingrid6 on Jul 2, 2014 16:42:19 GMT
Where on earth were you coming from that you hit Cape Cod on the way to Nova Scotia? lol That is some wrong turn! I was wondering that too lol! |
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Post by Sarah*H on Jul 2, 2014 16:54:39 GMT
We're going in a couple weeks and we found our house through WeNeedaVacation. We have friends coming up to visit for a couple nights and they just booked at Even'tide Motel and Cottageso there are still places available if you look! |
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Post by J u l e e on Jul 2, 2014 16:59:51 GMT
Where on earth were you coming from that you hit Cape Cod on the way to Nova Scotia? lol That is some wrong turn! I'm in Ohio. We took a few days and drove over and then up the coast. This was me and my boyfriend in college in a $400 car that we slept in wherever we decided to stop. We were actually going home for the summer to Nova Scotia where he lived and we spent a lot of time wandering. Thank you so much, goobernut and ingrid and Sarah! We're trying to be spontaneous again, but it just might not work out. And I'm not wanting to wander and sleep in the car this time! I'm going to start looking at those suggestions now! |
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Post by SweetieBsMom on Jul 2, 2014 17:02:49 GMT
Where on earth were you coming from that you hit Cape Cod on the way to Nova Scotia? lol That is some wrong turn!   |
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Post by SweetieBsMom on Jul 2, 2014 17:03:10 GMT
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J u l e e
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Post by J u l e e on Jul 2, 2014 17:08:57 GMT
Well, I guess I didn't need to include that hilarious information, but spending just an afternoon on Cape Cod seems ridiculous too!
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Post by tuva42 on Jul 2, 2014 17:10:38 GMT
We love Chatham. We found a house through WeNeedAVacation.com, too.
One thing we found is that most houses for rent are not on the beach, or if they are they are very pricey. Houses tend to be further back from the water than down south. We found loads of great little, uncrowded beaches in Chatham, though the big one up near the lighthouse is great, too.
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Post by pudgygroundhog on Jul 2, 2014 18:04:47 GMT
I can't be much help on lodging since we usually camp at the state park between Brewster and Orleans. I really like that area of the cape because I like the tidal flats. One of our favorite spots is the John Wing trail behind the Cape Cod museum.
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Post by justkallie on Jul 2, 2014 18:13:00 GMT
I would say Chatham, Harwich or Yarmouth.
There is a cute band concert downtown every Friday in Chatham - you put your chairs and blankets down in the park first thing in the morning to save you place, and come back at night and it will still be there. Very cute - great for all ages.
They are situated near the "center" and easy to make day trips and such from there.
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Post by J u l e e on Jul 2, 2014 21:22:35 GMT
Oooh, camping! I didn't even think of camping! We could do that!
Thank you for all the advice and recommendations, everyone! I'm spending hours ooohing and aahhhing at the places on weneedavacation!
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Post by ingrid6 on Jul 2, 2014 21:36:39 GMT
I can't be much help on lodging since we usually camp at the state park between Brewster and Orleans. I really like that area of the cape because I like the tidal flats. One of our favorite spots is the John Wing trail behind the Cape Cod museum. Nickerson? Next time you're there, check out area 4 - it would be great to bump into a pea  |
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Post by ingrid6 on Jul 2, 2014 21:40:47 GMT
I would say Chatham, Harwich or Yarmouth. There is a cute band concert downtown every Friday in Chatham - you put your chairs and blankets down in the park first thing in the morning to save you place, and come back at night and it will still be there. Very cute - great for all ages. They are situated near the "center" and easy to make day trips and such from there. eeks - you're in my backyard  You may have heard my kids play in Chatham a/o Harwich! |
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Post by ingrid6 on Jul 2, 2014 21:41:19 GMT
nix Yarmouth |
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Post by justkallie on Jul 2, 2014 21:44:03 GMT
nix Yarmouth I mentioned it for price and availability - it is rather impossible to book this time of year.... |
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Post by ingrid6 on Jul 2, 2014 21:50:26 GMT
nix Yarmouth I mentioned it for price and availability - it is rather impossible to book this time of year.... Believe me, I know it. Today going down 6a was a nightmare. I just wouldn't choose Yarmouth as a place to stay. |
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Post by ingrid6 on Jul 2, 2014 23:44:03 GMT
I would say Chatham, Harwich or Yarmouth. There is a cute band concert downtown every Friday in Chatham - you put your chairs and blankets down in the park first thing in the morning to save you place, and come back at night and it will still be there. Very cute - great for all ages. They are situated near the "center" and easy to make day trips and such from there. eeks - you're in my backyard You may have heard my kids play in Chatham a/o Harwich! because it's not worth it - I deleted what I posted... |
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Post by melanell on Jul 3, 2014 0:31:00 GMT
I'd suggest Chatham or Harwich. Chatham has more to do right in town. But both are mid-Cape, making them a great home base for day trips to visit other corners of the Cape. When I was a little girl we used to stay in Provincetown every summer, but to a child, the day trips to places like Sandwich or Woods Hole felt like they took forever! Now, I'm much older, but I still prefer not to have to drive the full length of the Cape while we're there if I can avoid it, because now I have my own kids who feel like they've been in the car *forever*. Of course, if you're just interested in a place by the beach and you pretty much plan to stay there, then that won't matter to you. We love to pick a town and spend the day there, and every town is a special place on the Cape. I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time. |
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Post by melanell on Jul 3, 2014 0:33:31 GMT
Yarmouth and South Yarmouth have a very busy, very congested main drag. It's not a cute Main Street type feel. It's more like bedlam, LOL!
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Post by J u l e e on Jul 3, 2014 13:59:39 GMT
Sandwich!!! That's where we were! I would have never remembered without reading this. Thanks again for all the comments!
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You may have heard my kids play in Chatham a/o Harwich!