The Mayo’s Cape
Codder Guest House

My family has gone to the Cape Codder for 70 years. It hasn't changed much, and for us that is the greatest thing about it. It's not fancy, it's not new, it's real. It brings to mind the old Provincetown, which was once a whaling, then fishing port, then the artists and writers came. Layers and layers of people. The Portuguese families that have lived there for generations are the real stewards of the history, so much of which happened around them, hosted by their solid work, as art always is. Art needs grounding. And a vacation always depends on the host. I love how the Cape Codder is run- you have everything you need there- clean simple rooms, peace and quiet, the bay and beach across the street, an easy walk to town. It's delightful.

The Cape Codder Guesthouse captures so much of essential, precious and peaceful Cape Cod. From its centuries of local history and the Mayo family who still own it, the gorgeous gardens of dahlias lovingly cultivated by the owner, to the simple but immaculate and beloved interior now updated for contemporary needs including work by local artists and books to borrow, to the quiet and serene East End setting with absolutely stunning bayside beach access, swimming and views from the waterside deck across the street, replete with comfortable chaise lounges, umbrellas and picnic tables, this is a place where we have come for decades to restore and renew, reading and contemplating, timing ourselves according to the tides whether we explore the flats and ever changing light and views of the sky, bay, and views of provincetown or swim along the shoreline, embraced by all of it. The staff are warm and responsive, supplying bath and beach towels as needed as well as lavender scented soaps and lotions. The common areas near the individual rooms offer filtered water, refrigerators where you can label and store your supplies or leftovers, microwaves and a number of restrooms, baths and showers. In addition to the individual rooms, there are 2 lovely apartments. Rental bikes are available on-site and the daily walks to town along the sidewalk or shore depending on the tides both supply more ways to soak in the beauty of provincetown, as well as to access the natural, art, performance, food and drink treasures of this town.

My partner and I have been coming to Provincetown for over 30 years. We have stayed at several different places and this year we struck gold. We stayed in the Charlie Mayo Apartment at Mayo's Cape Codder Guest House. Before we even entered the apartment we were impressed with the beautiful array of dahlias which adorn the garden. The owner and his staff are thoroughly dedicated to the maintenance of the garden. There are also 4 Adirondack chairs so guests are encouraged to enjoy the ambiance. The apartment itself is a gem. There are two bedrooms, one on each side of the apartment. The mattresses are memory foam and we had deep, comfortable sleep throughout our 3-week stay. Each bedroom has adequate closet and drawer space. There is a large kitchen with a full refrigerator and freezer, coffee makers, microwave, toaster oven, and a toaster. Dining in is definitely an option. The living room has a large sofa, chair, and many comfortable pillows for support. Next to the living room is a small room with a futon for an additional guest. The apartment also contains several historical items related to sailing and whaling as the owner's family has been in Provincetown for over 200 years. Our apartment was spotless and we were provided with fresh towels and linens as we deemed necessary.
I have saved the best two aspects for last. The Cape Codder has a reasonably sized deeded beach directly across the street. Unless one wishes to do so, there is no need to travel to Herring Cove or Race Point. The guest house provides comfortable lounge chairs, umbrellas, picnic tables and chairs for beach-side dining. Lastly, Mayo's Cape Codder Guest House has a wonderful staff member named Colleen who is an absolute joy to interact with. She is always willing to help and she ensured that we had a specific parking spot on the property. She is the embodiment of serenity and peaceful energy that this property emanates. We highly recommend Mayo's Cape Codder Guest House. They combine comfort, kindness, and true hospitality. We felt thoroughly relaxed and refreshed and we plan to stay there again.

The Cape Codder is a lovely spot for a getaway and a fantastic value. It's a bit of a walk to town, but a great way to get your steps, but the neighborhood is nice and quiet, and the private deck and beach are hidden gems! The rooms were simple, very clean, and very comfortable and the coffee, water, ice, fridge amenities were wonderful. The shared bathrooms were clean and well stocked. The staff were super friendly and made my stay that much more enjoyable. I would highly recommend the Cape Codder Guesthouse!

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

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.

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!