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Bicycling Cape Cod’s Rail Trail

Posted on May 9, 2009 by admin

After the long, cold winter and before the heat makes us want to do nothing but lounge on one of Cape Cod’s many beautiful beaches, travelers can take advantage of the perfect weather for biking along Cape Cod’s scenic rail … Continue reading →

Coast Guard Beach Named One of Nation’s Top Ten Beaches

Posted on May 29, 2009 by admin

View over the water toward the shore with a few white buildings with red roofs in the background

Coast Guard Beach, one of Cape Cod’s most popular beach destinations was named one of the top ten beaches in the country in 2009 by “Dr. Beach,” Stephen P. Leatherman. Included in Leatherman’s top ten are several beaches throughout Hawaii, … Continue reading →

Cape Cod Offers the Best in Local Theatre

Posted on June 15, 2009 by admin

In addition to dozens of beaches, scenic bike trails, and countless antique shops, Cape Cod also offers some of the best in local theatre and the Captains House Inn in Chatham is just minutes from several renowned venues. Located just … Continue reading →

The Logic Behind Inn Policies: Part Two

Posted on January 27, 2009 by admin

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Policy Explanation #1: The Rationale Behind Minimum Stay Requirements Picture this scenario: you call an inn wanting to book their most expensive suite for a Saturday night during their high season. It’s your 25th wedding anniversary, so you’re splurging for … Continue reading →

Fabulous New Restaurant Off the Beaten Path

Posted on July 4, 2009 by admin

Have you ever accidentally stumbled on a hole in the wall restaurant to discover that your low expectations were way off base? Such was the case for us at a new eatery in Hyannis called Pain d’Avignon located on a … Continue reading →

A New (But Old) Restaurant Discovery

Posted on February 4, 2009 by admin

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As innkeepers, one of the hardest parts of the job is testing out all the restaurants in the area to determine the best to recommend. I’m being sarcastic, of course. There’s nothing we love more than to put our food … Continue reading →

Cape Cod Vacation Itinerary Day One

Posted on July 24, 2009 by admin

Downtown Chatham tree-lined street view of cute shops

Whether you plan to spend ten nights or ten hours on your Cape Cod getaway, there are plenty of activities and day trips to fill your time and the next few posts are suggested itineraries to ensure you get the … Continue reading →

Golf specials in Brewster

Posted on August 8, 2009 by admin

For those of you looking for a last minute getaway (yes we do have a few rooms still available in August) or those of you wondering what to do during your stay at the Captain’s House Inn, the Captain’s Golf … Continue reading →

Captains House Inn Banana Macadamia Nut Pancakes with Orange Butter and Praline Sauce

Posted on February 14, 2009 by admin

Ingredients for Pancakes: 3 Cups All Purpose Flour5 Tbsp Sugar2 ¼ Tsp Baking Powder¾ Tsp Baking Soda¼ Tsp Salt1 ½ Cups Buttermilk, well shaken4 ½ Tbs Butter, melted3 Large Eggs1 ½ Tsp Vanilla2 Banana, Large and ripe Topping:¾ Cup Macadamia … Continue reading →