The nicely appointed Ships Knees Inn in East Orleans offers lots of perks plus a few travel specials. Make reservations today and save.

United States   |   Massachusetts   |   East Orleans

An historic inn, The Ship's Knees is located in the fabulous beachside community of East Orleans, MA. This former sea captain's cape style home was built in 1820 and while it exemplifies the quiet Yankee tradition of old Cape Cod, it has been lovingly renovated to provide your visit with a modern concept of comfort. You will be located on a 2 plus acre site that offers its guests the serenity of a residential location as well as an enviable access one quarter mile down the bottom of the hill to one of the east coast's most outstanding beaches, Nauset Beach. Rooms are individually decorated in a distinctive nautical style with warm colonial color schemes, a combination of antiques, and a feel of relaxed, casual elegance. Several rooms feature authentic ship's knees, ocean views, and working fireplaces. The well manicured grounds include an in ground pool, a tennis court, patios, and views of the Atlantic Ocean. Open all year, the inn offers a complimentary continental breakfast, wireless internet access, cable TV, refrigeratos and air-conditioning. Three miles north, on the shore of the Town Cove, are two heated year round cottages also available for rental.

Deluxe Double: 
This room offers comfortable decor with a double bed, private bath, cable TV, air conditioning, and refrigerator. Located at the Ships Knees Inn. 3 minute walk to Nauset beach. NO CHILDREN UNDER 12. No Arrivals after 900pm except by prior arangement.
Deluxe King: 
This room offers comfortable decor with a king bed, private bath, cable TV, air conditioning, and refrigerator. Located at the Ships Knees Inn. 3 minute walk to Nauset beach. 1 rollaway allowed, 3 persons total. NO CHILDREN UNDER 12. No Arrivals after 900pm exceptby prior arangement.
Deluxe Queen: 
This room offers comfortable decor with a queen bed, private bath, cable TV, air conditioning, and refrigerator. Located at the Ships Knees Inn. 3 minute walk to Nauset beach. 1 rollaway allowed, 3 persons total. NO CHILDREN UNDER 12. No Arrivals after 900pm exceptby prior arangement.
Deluxe Twin: 
This room offers comfortable decor with two twin beds, private bath, cable TV, air conditioning, and refrigerator. Located at the Ships Knees Inn. 3 minute walk to Nauset beach. No rollaway allowed 2 persons total. NO CHILDREN UNDER 12. No Arrivals after 900pm exceptby prior arangement.
1 Double bed: 
Room with 1 double bed and private bath, cable TV, refrigerator, air conditioning. No Arrivals after 900pm exceptby prior arangement. THIS ROOM IS LOCATED AT OUR SISTER PROPERTY THE COVE HOUSE WHICH IS LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES FROM SHIPS KNEES.
1 Bedroom Cottage: 
One bedroom cottage with a pullout couch, kitchen, fireplaced living room, cable TV, outdoor deck with charcoal grill. No Arrivals after 900pm exceptby prior arangement.
2 Bedroom Cottage: 
One bedroom cottage with a pullout couch, kitchen, fireplaced living room, cable TV, outdoor deck with charcoal grill. No Arrivals after 900pm exceptby prior arangement.
Effic. Apt: 
1 Bedroom effic apartment with queen size bed, living room with a fold out couch, located at the Cove in Orleans. Complete Kitchen, TV, Cable, Patio. No Arrivals after 900pm exceptby prior arangement.
Deluxe Double: 
Standard Double Bed with use of a shared bathroom (with 1 other room). Bathroom is located across the hall. All rooms with wireless internet access, cable TV, AC, refrigerator and our sumptuous continental breakfast. 1 rollaway allowed. NO CHILDREN UNDER 12. No Arrivals after 900pm except by prior arangement.

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From the Sagamore Bridge take Route 6-Mid-Cape Hwy- 35 miles to Exit 12. Turn right on to Route 6A. Turn right at first light onto Elderdge Pkwy. Follow to second light and take a right onto Main Street. Follow Main Street approx 1 1/2 miles to fork in the road. Go left on to Beach Road. The Inn is 1/2 mile on the left. Located on the outer 'elbow' of the Cape in a quiet residential area and only a five-5 minute walk to the world famous Nauset Beach, on the protected National Seashore, Orleans is bordered on two sides by salt water, notched deeply by Pleasant Bay and spotted with fresh water lakes, all with public landings.

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Varies by rate plan booked. Check availability for more information.

Restaurant / Dining Information  We serve a free continental breakfast each morning. There are many fine restaurants located nearby.

Area Attractions
Nauset Beach, Skaket Beach, Rock Harbor, Academy Playhouse, golf, fishing 'including surf casting and charter boat rental', boating, whale watch tours, outdoor adventure tours, walking, hiking and biking trails, kayaking, bird watching, local art galleries, museums, antiquing, and fine dining.