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Soup’s On!

White saucer and bowl filled with orange soup and sprig of greenery

Many die-hard B&B goers claim that one of the top reasons they prefer bed and breakfasts over larger hotels is that they don’t feel they are being “nickel and dimed.”  Consider the cost of all the amenities you receive at … Continue reading

A Little Water Never Hurt Anyone

Guest room being remodeled after water damage

This is a great post to read if you have ever thought to yourself, “I’d love to be an innkeeper.  What a wonderful lifestyle that must be!”  While we love being innkeepers, and couldn’t imagine doing anything else, the following … Continue reading

Tropical Strawberry Gazpacho Recipe

Glass dessert filled with strawberry gazpacho and kiwi slice

This morning at breakfast, we served a delicious alternative to our usual fresh fruit starter – a refreshing Tropical Strawberry Gazpacho which may well become a Captains House Inn signature recipe.  Chef Kevin describes his creation as a “daiquiri minus … Continue reading

Cruising with Seals in Chatham

View from the boat of many seals swimming in the water

If you’re anything like me, the idea of cruising around the water on a boat is the epitome of relaxation. But throw in rough water and any chance of a tranquil day at sea goes right out the window.  Especially … Continue reading

Claude and Dan – Behind the Scenes in the Kitchen and on the Grounds

Man and woman, Dan and Claude, smiling with their arms around each other

Claude Edwards, our assistant chef holds the title as the employee with the most tenure at the Captains House Inn with seventeen years under her belt.  Her husband, Dan, who tends to our grounds and maintenance, doesn’t fall too far … Continue reading

Fall for the Arts on Cape Cod

Aaahhh September.  While I mourn the fleeting hot, summer days, September and October are my favorite months on Cape Cod.  The weather is pleasant, the crowds fizzle out which means booking a table at our favorite restaurants or biking along … Continue reading

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