Perched by the ocean, The Tern Inn Bed & Breakfast and Cottages offers a charming retreat. Savor a full breakfast, bask in the sun on the terrace or garden, and recharge with high-speed WiFi. Guests can also enjoy a refreshing dip in the seasonal outdoor pool or take advantage of free self parking.
Cape Cod Theatre Company – Home of the Harwich Jr. Theatre - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Sea Street Beach - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Harwich Port - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
West Dennis Beach - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
Getting around
Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 28 min drive
Provincetown, MA (PVC-Provincetown Municipal) - 63 min drive
T.F. Green Airport (PVD) - 110 min drive
Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) - 177 min drive
Hyannis Transportation Center - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Dairy Queen - 3 min drive
Sundae School - 2 min drive
Clancy's Restaurant - 4 min drive
The Oyster Company - 3 min drive
Chapins - 3 min drive
About this property
The Tern Inn Bed & Breakfast and Cottages
The Tern Inn Bed & Breakfast and Cottages offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Cape Cod Beaches. Guests can enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool, and kayaking, surfing/body boarding, and water skiing are nearby. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
11 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
Children (15 years old and younger) not allowed
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 8 AM–9:30 AM
What to do
Beach nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Kayaking nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Whale-watching nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
7 buildings/towers
Built in 1797
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Seasonal outdoor pool
Accessibility
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from June to September
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
State tax ID - C0013711260
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at The Tern Inn Bed & Breakfast and Cottages?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Tern Inn Bed & Breakfast and Cottages?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Tern Inn Bed & Breakfast and Cottages?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Tern Inn Bed & Breakfast and Cottages?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Tern Inn Bed & Breakfast and Cottages and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, boat tours, and kayaking. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool, a picnic area, and a garden.
What's the area around The Tern Inn Bed & Breakfast and Cottages like?
The Tern Inn Bed & Breakfast and Cottages is a short 11-minute walk from Cape Cod Beaches and 11 minutes' walk from Pleasant Road Beach.
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The Tern Inn Bed & Breakfast and Cottages Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.8/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2024
The owners are amazing hosts
Luis
Luis, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2024
Great place to stay. Awesome Breakfast
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2024
John and Lisa were wonderful hosts. Our room was lovely and had everything to make our stay very comfortable.
Cynthia
Cynthia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2022
So charming, great place to stay!
Paulina
Paulina, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 15, 2024
Lovely B&B
Lovely B&B. The hosts were welcoming and very sweet. The building is beautiful and spacious, and my room was lovely. If only there were ceiling fans, the room would have been perfect.
Stacey
Stacey, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2024
Lovely Stay
Great stay in Carriage House 1. The room was sparkling clean and the grounds are gorgeous. The location is very convenient and easy parking. The owners are so friendly and it is very obvious they care a lot about the guest experience.
Megan
Megan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2024
Lovely property, yummy breakfasts, bikes
The Tern Inn was perfect for our 3-day stay in West Harwich! Friendly and helpful hosts, delicious breakfasts, bikes for guest use (but no helmets, so bring your own). Our room in one of the cottages was very comfortable. We would definitely stay there again!
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2024
We will be going back!!
Wife and I had a great stay, loved the cottage/room. Very modern finishes and spacious. The included breakfast was top notch. And the owners and workers where very friendly
Brian
Brian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2022
Small beautiful clean place with wonderful family great breakfast minutes walking distance to the beach recommend to all
teresa
teresa, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 13, 2024
Lisa and John were delightful hosts and made certain we were comfortable and well taken care of. Breakfast was delicious with a lot of variety. We plan to return!
mike
mike, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2023
Quaint area, the owners were wonderful!
linda
linda, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 9, 2023
They were great host.
Arthur
10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2023
Wonderful!
The tern inn was a wonderful place to stay. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a nice quiet place to stay on the cape.
Hailey
Hailey, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2023
Our hosts were charming , accommodating. Breakfast was wonderful.
Mary Ellen
Mary Ellen, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2023
Hosts were excellent and thought of everything! Convenient to the beach - great location! Room was spacious and clean.
Laurene
Laurene, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2023
Lovely property. Thoughtful touches to make the stay memorable and friendly hosts
jeffrey
jeffrey, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 14, 2022
the host and wife were absolutely amazing. What a great place to stay. the best bed and breakfast i have ever stayed at. Their breakfasts were like out of a magazine.
monica
monica, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2022
Owners John and Lisa were very friendly and helpful
Peter
Peter, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2023
A great find! Loved everything about it and can’t wait to go back!
Sandra
Sandra, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2023
Our stray at the Tern Inn was very peaceful.The room and Inn very clean and beautiful decor throughout the entire Inn and grounds. The hospitality was outstanding. The breakfast in the morning was homemade and delicious.If you are looking for a nice quiet and beautiful Inn to stay this is for you!
Susan
Susan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2022
We had a great stay at this place. Very clean room/property, the grounds were very well done, tasteful. Overall being at a fancy home with great hosts, great breakfast. Definitely would stay at this place many times. This was a very memorable experience.
Thu-Cuc
Thu-Cuc, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2023
I have to say I have never stayed at a B&B, but this one was amazing. John and Lisa have a wonderful place. Our room was very clean probably and they think of everything you might need. Breakfast was very tasty and they accommodate people with allergies. Thank you for making our first B&B experience so wonderful.
Sarah
Sarah, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2022
Fantastic B and B!
Absolutely wonderful experience!! Lisa and John were extremely friendly and accommodating. They didn’t leave out a single detail in our room, the common areas and the entire property.
We’d stay there again in a heartbeat.
Melanie
Melanie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2023
Lovely place. Owners very friendly and informative. We needed to leave early on day of our departure . they were very accommodating with us to give us something for breakfast to go for the next day Would definitely visit again.
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2024
Outstanding Inn
There’s an endless choice of places to stay on Cape Cod, but I doubt there’s one as perfect as The Tern Inn.
The location is mid cape, so everywhere you want to visit is never far away.
John & Lisa were perfect hosts, always smiling, they clearly enjoy hosting at their beautiful property.
Our room (in the Main Inn) was beautifully decorated and had everything we needed.
There are some lovely thoughtful touches, all day tea & coffee (including take out cups) & naughty but nice treat bowls in the lounge and bedrooms.
The pool area was renovated this year with comfy loungers, Adirondack chairs and cabana towels supplied.
Breakfast was amazing, hot ramekin dishes prepared each day with fresh sliced fruit and a great selection of breads, muffins & bagels.
We would highly recommend you stay here.
We will definitely “reTern”.
Thank you John & Lisa for a great stay.
Michael & Julie