The Mayo’s Cape
Codder Guest House

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Private Beach

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Spacious Sun Deck

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Complimentary Wi-Fi

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Air Conditioning

 About Us

Mayo’s Cape Codder Guesthouse

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Nestled in the peaceful and eclectic East End of Commercial Street overlooking the bay, the Cape Codder Guest House combines old-world charm with new-world vibrancy. Built in the 1850s for the local Mayo family, the Cape Codder has operated as a guest house since the 1950’s, and we are proud to have become a favorite destination for artists, creatives, and the LGBTQA+ community.

Our clean, quiet, and thoughtfully furnished rooms provide some of the most affordable accommodations on the Outer Cape, all while located just a 20-minute walk away from the bustling town center.

A minimum stay of 3 nights is required during the summer season. Shorter stays of 1 or 2 nights are available during the shoulder seasons (May-June) and (September-November). For last-minute availability, please call (508) 487-0131. Our season runs from May 1st to November 10th.

Business Hours 9 am - 6 pm

(No furry friends allowed, sorry.)

Our Rooms

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    Charlie Mayo Apartment

    The Charlie Mayo apartment boasts two bedrooms, one bathroom, a fully-equipped kitchen, a cozy living room, a comfortable sitting room, and a delightful…

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    Rooms 1, 2, & 4

    Discover affordable comfort in our thoughtfully furnished rooms on the sunny west side of the first floor. Each room offers a full-size memory foam bed, dresser, sitting chair…

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    Rooms 6, 7, 8 & 9

    Our four beautifully decorated rooms in the far back wing of the house offer charming touches and comfortable furnishings, with plush linens and ample storage space.

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    Rooms 11, 12 & 14

    The three rooms in the middle wing of the house are beautifully decorated with charming touches and comfortable furnishings, and they all share a dedicated bathroom and shower.

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    Rooms 15 &16

    Welcome to our charming guest house! If you're looking for a cozy and convenient stay, our second-floor rooms on the Commercial St. side are the perfect choice…

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    The Crow’s Nest Apartment

    The 'Crow's Nest' studio apartment on the serene 3rd floor holds a special place in our hearts, named in honor of the creative souls who have found inspiration while admiring…

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Provincetown

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Provincetown has long been connected to a sense of freedom. From the Pilgrims’ first landing on its shores, to the Town’s enduring appeal for the adventurous traveler, this town welcomes all comers. Over the years, an eclectic mix of fishermen, whalers, artists, writers, Portuguese immigrants, and members of the LGBTQ+ community have called it home. Today, seasoned visitors and newcomers alike are still drawn to this sandy tip of the Cape for its beauty, its light, its creativity and its stunning and abundant natural resources.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Check-in is no earlier than 3pm. Check-out is no later than 10am.

  • If you would like to book less than our minimum, please give us a call. Depending on the occupancy and open rooms, we may be able to accommodate you.

  • Yes, all individual rooms and apartments have their own dedicated AC units.

  • Parking is provided on site and is complimentary. One vehicle per room is allowed. Parking is at your own risk; cape Codder Guest House assumes no responsibility for theft or damage to your vehicle on our premises.

  • We do love pets, but we are unable to accommodate them at the inn.

  • Cancellations made UP TO 30 days prior to arrival date will result in a refund of the deposit less a 15% service charge. Cancellations WITHIN 30 days of the arrival date, regardless of reason, will result in a forfeiture of total deposit amount.  There are no refunds due to medical or family emergencies, inclement weather, missed or cancelled flights, ferry reservations etc.

    There are no refunds for shortened stays or later arrivals.  If you have any concerns about our cancellation policy we strongly recommend taking out travel insurance.

  • Yes, we welcome all children over the age of 2 years at Mayo’s Cape Codder Guest House. We ask that families are considerate of other guests when it comes to excessive noise in the house, making special effort to use inside voices and walking quietly when in the house. We love kids and hope this consideration is not a hardship.

  • We are pleased to offer two bike racks for our guests' convenience. Please be aware that bike storage is at your own risk. The guest house is not liable for any loss, theft, or damage to bikes or bike accessories stored in these racks. We recommend securing your bike with a sturdy lock. By using our bike racks, you acknowledge and accept these terms.

Things to Do!

With all the wonderful things Provincetown has to offer, we wanted to share some of our favorites!

Testimonials

  • Terra C

    I stayed here with friends for a long weekend this July, and loved it! This guest house is on Commercial Street, but much further down, so it’s very quiet and peaceful (it’s about a 15 minute walk to the main shops). We especially loved the beautiful garden, the free coffee/tea upstairs, and getting to spend mornings on the private beach, listening to birds and walking on the shore. The beach is also swimmable, and very pleasant, and there’s a wonderful deck for reading with very comfortable chairs There’s also a very nice shared space in the area we stayed where you can store leftovers in the fridge and grab water or ice. The rates are very good, especially for the area and location (though there is a 3 night minimum stay), and the rooms are cozy and spacious. Good amount of towels, linens, and other toiletries, everything is also clean and homey. The beds are incredibly comfortable. I loved all of the unique artwork and objects in the rooms as well. Mike, the manager here, is a great host, and super responsive around bookings, check-ins, and general questions. We felt very welcomed and at home here, and are planning to come back

  • Gail

    Absolutely one of the best places we have had the pleasure of staying. The accommodations were perfect, lots of old Cape Cod charm. The deck and beach area had plenty of beautiful classic wooden lounge chairs and umbrellas with a spectacular view of Cape Cod Bay. We had not stayed in the east end of town for many years however we may never leave this end of town again. The house is close enough to the fun and excitement of all the clubs and restaurants in town but also far enough down Commercial Street to enjoy a restful retreat from it all. Parking is included, we had a spot right outside the front door. To top it off the manager and staff took care of our evey need like we were family. We will definitely be back next year.

  • Azeem K

    I had an amazing experience staying at Cape Codder Guest House for the weekend that I was in PTown. Clean, quaint, and very charming place with very affordable rates. The house manager Mike is awesome and very helpful too - Extremely accommodating, responsive and vigilant. Can’t say enough good things about this place!