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
Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green) - 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 waterskiing are nearby. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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) are not allowed
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
On-site parking is 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
Bike 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
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
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 lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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
Tern Inn Cottages West Harwich
Tern Inn Cottages
Tern Cottages West Harwich
The Tern Cottages West Harwich
The Tern Inn Bed & Breakfast and Cottages West Harwich
The Tern Inn Bed & Breakfast and Cottages Bed & breakfast
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 spaces may be limited. Electric car 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 social distancing 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 such as cycling, boat tours and kayaking. Enjoy amenities such as 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
22 September 2024
The owners are amazing hosts
Luis
Luis, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 August 2024
Great place to stay. Awesome Breakfast
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 October 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
22 August 2022
So charming, great place to stay!
Paulina
Paulina, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 September 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
22 July 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
15 June 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 traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 June 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
31 May 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
13 May 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
23 September 2023
Quaint area, the owners were wonderful!
linda
linda, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 May 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
9 October 2023
They were great host.
Arthur
10/10 Exceptional
17 August 2023
Our hosts were charming , accommodating. Breakfast was wonderful.
Mary Ellen
Mary Ellen, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 October 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
29 August 2023
Lovely property. Thoughtful touches to make the stay memorable and friendly hosts
jeffrey
jeffrey, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 July 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
20 July 2022
Owners John and Lisa were very friendly and helpful
Peter
Peter, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 June 2023
A great find! Loved everything about it and can’t wait to go back!
Sandra
Sandra, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 July 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
18 October 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
3 October 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
13 September 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
25 May 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
19 July 2022
Perfect four-day weekend!
Perfect three-night stay. I told both owners the stay could not have been better. Food, room, parking, grounds, bedding, bathroom, we could not find any significant things to improve. Stay here!