Location: Cape Cod < Massachusetts < USA
The cottage resides in South Orleans on the 'elbow' of Cape Cod. It's about a 10-minute drive to Nauset Beach on the Atlantic Ocean (great surf, swimming, and miles of sandy beach to walk) and Skaket Beach on Cape Cod Bay (gentle water perfect for small children). Orleans has many fine restaurants and shopping, as does Chatham, which is about 15 minutes away. Rock Harbor offers chartered fishing trips. You can rent sailboats and kayaks at the Town Cove, or take sailing lessons right on Pleasant Bay. Nearby Brewster offers a 1st class public golf course and the Cape Cod Natural History Museum. Wellfleet, about 20 minutes away, has a wonderful Audubon Sanctuary, other nature trails, and good beach walks. About 40 minutes away is Provincetown, where you can enjoy whale watching, beach walking, shopping, and dining. The bike trail, which runs from Dennis to Wellfleet, is easily accessible from the cottage and great fun for all ages. Bike rentals are available in many locations.