Romantic Getaway at the Cape Cod National Seashore -- 15% Off One Night Stays

If you are looking for a one-night getaway of romance and fabulous beaches, we have some great rooms available for one night. An added bonus: a 15% discount for rooms snuggled between two existing reservations.

Here is what we have to offer:
Wednesday, August 12th Main Inn Room 2, Barn Suite 2 and Carriage House 3;
Sunday, August 16th in Carriage House 2, Carriage House 6 and Salt Box Cottage;
Tuesday, August 18th in Guest House East Suite and the Pent House;
Thursday, August 20th in Carriage House 4 and Main Inn Room 1; and
Sunday, August 23rd in Carriage House 2 and 6 and Guest House Room 5.

So if you only have one night to spend on beautiful Cape Cod, maybe one of these days will work for you.

Oh, and Labor Day is starting to fill up. If you want to enjoy our famous picnic of smoked meats and various salads, and desert, book your room today. You may call with a reservation at 508-255-0617 or book on-line -- Take the Labor out of your Weekend. Let us do the work for you.

The Last Week in August

Hardly seems possible that this is the last week in August. It has been a magnificent summer -- even the thunder storms were exciting and usually in the evening or at night. Great how cooperative the weather is here.

Our Labor Day Weekend Picnic is September 30th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Bring your own drinks and the rest will be provided -- smoked ribs, chicken and beef brisket. We will have a yellow potato salad with capers, our own corn salad, pasta salad, brownies and more.

Some events coming up for this week, so you can plan your trip are on Saturday, August 23rd there is a Farmers' market on Old colony Way in Orleans Center, 8:00 AM to Noon. The Harwich Conservation Trust is giving free guided tours from 9 AM to noon lasting 1 to 2 hours. Call 508-432-3997 for details.

Sunday, August 24th -- Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary in Eastham has their trails open from 8 AM daily. There are guided hikes, seal cruises, nature education and kayak trips. Call 508-349-2615 for reservations.

Of course, there is always a stroll through Wellfleet to enjoy all the galleries. Golf is a staple here, and there are some amazing courses for beginners to old pros. Certainly if your golf game isn't up to par, the views will make up for it. Some of our guests have even taken sailing lessons. Said it was awesome. A lazy kayak trip through the salt marshes is a peaceful way to spend the afternoon, and get a little exercise too.

We have a couple of nights available on Monday and Tuesday. We have our Guest House 5 available for three nights starting on Wednesday. And, we have three one-night special rooms -- one on Thursday and two on Friday. See you on Cape Cod at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa.

Thursday, July, 31 -- What's Happening about Town

Just a couple of things to do to kick off your vacation. Art show and sale by the Eastham Painters guild, 9 AM to 5:30 PM at the Schoolhouse Museum, Route 6, Eastham.

The Guild of Chatham Painters is having an outdoor art show Thursday and Friday at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, Main Street, Chatham.

The French Cable Station hosting guided tours 1 -- 4 PM, at 41 South Orleans Road (Route 28), Orleans. History and equipment of telegraph cable from France to the US. Open through Sunday.

If Wildlife sightings are part of your perfect vacation, things are starting to heat up in the shorebird world. Numbers and varieties are increasing as are rarities and uncommon shorebirds showing up.

The first rarity of the season was a Ruff spotted at the Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary in Wellfleet. Also spotted was a Wilson's Phalarope. Although the Wilson's Phalarope breeds in Massachusetts, they can still be difficult to find away from breeding grounds.

South Beach continues to bring in large numbers of shorebirds. In Chatham this past week those seen were: black-bellied plover, semipalmated plover, piping plover, American oystercatcher, greater yellowlegs, lesser yellowlegs, willet, spotted sandpiper, whimbrel, husonain godwit, ruddy turnstone, red knot, sanderling, semipalmated sandpiper, least sandpiper, white-rumped sandpiper, dunlin and short-billed dowitcher. That surely is a full days exploration.

Right here around the corner from the Whalewalk Inn at Nauset Marsh a good number of shorebirds are being spotted.

Not only are the birds plentiful, but the whales continue to dazzle guests with their numbers and their antics. Humpback whales still number from the 40s to 60s, while the Minke and fin whales continue to put in a nice appearance. There have even been Sea Turtle sightings and if you are fortunate enough to spot one, please report it to 1-888-732-8878.

For more information please call the Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary at 508-349-2615. If you want to take a one night trip to Cape Cod, we do have a couple of one-nights availabel -- and don't forget the 15% discount.

One-Night 15% Discount

Here are some new one-night availability with a 15% discount:

Tuesday, July 1 -- Barn Suite 1, Carriage House 4
Wednesday, July 2 -- Carriage House 1, Salt Box Cottage
Saturday, July 5 -- Carriage House 2
Sunday, July 6 -- West Suite, Salt Box Cottage
Monday, July 7 -- Carriage House 3
Monday, July 14 -- Main Inn Room 2
Wednesday, July 16 --Main Inn Room 3
Tuesday, July 17 -- Guest House 5
Sunday, July 20 -- Main Inn Room 1, Carriage House 3, Carriage House 5
Wednesday, July 23 -- Carriage House 3, Carriage House 5, Carriage House 6
Sunday, July 27 -- Guest House Room 5
Monday, July 28 -- Carriage House 6
Tuesday, July 29 -- Main Inn Room 3
Wednesday, July 30 -- Carriage House 5
Thursday, July 31 -- Barn Suites 1 and 2, West Suite and Guest House Room 5
Friday, August 1 --Salt Box Cottage
Sunday, August 3 -- Carriage House 3 and 4
Monday, August 4 -- Main Inn Room 3
Tuesday, August 5 -- Carriage House 4
Thursday, August 7 -- Barn Suite 2
Saturday, August 9 -- Carriage House 4
Thursday, August 14 -- Main Inn Room 3, Carriage House 4
Friday, August 15 -- Carriage House 3
Saturday, August 16 -- Salt Box Cottage
Wednesday, August 20 -- Main Inn room 3, Barn Suite 2
Friday, August 22 -- Guest House Room 5

If you find two one-nights back to back and you want to stay for two nights -- you don't mind moving -- we do give the 15% discount on both nights.

If there is a one night before or after your existing reservation, we will give you a 20% discount -- if you want to fill in that blank between two reservations -- yours and the person before or after you.

Antique Hunters

Now is your chance to hunt for a new piece to add to your antique collection while basking in the rays, while not hunting, at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa. The Brewster Historical Society's open-air antique festival is June 28th. Over 70 leading antique vendors display their collections at Drummerboys Fairgrounds, ensuring that everyone will find that special something on their antique wish list. Call 508-737-2987 for further details. You can also go the the Brewster Historical Society website.

Make your reservations at the Inn and enjoy your day shopping for that something special. Our Barn Suite 2 is available for the one night with a 15% discount. Check it out. See you at the Inn!

Ride the Cape Cod Rail Trail

WOW! Those one-night discounted rooms are starting to move. Check our availability to see if you can find a one-night between two existing reservations and receive that 15% discount -- certainly will help to pay for gas.

Looking for something to do after you arrive for your one night special -- How about renting bikes? You can drive up to the National Seashore to the Little Capistrano Bike Shop. From there you can bike through the Nauset National Seashore Bike Trail to Coast Guard Beach and the Coast Guard House. From there you ride to the Nauset Lighthouse and 3 Sisters Lighthouses. Maps will be provided. The cost is $12 per person for three hours. You may call them for information at 508-255-6515.

Another Great Father's Day Idea

Here's a great idea for those planning on making reservations, or for those already staying at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa the weekend of June 13th. The Barley Neck Inn is hosting a Greg Norman Wine event paired with a 5 Course Cuisine dinner prepared by their Executive Chef, Christian Schultz.

The dinner will be on Thursday, June 12th at 6:30 PM. You may check out the menu on their website. Call for reservations at the Inn (508-255-0617,and at the Barley Neck for dinner(508-255-0212). We would also be happy to make the dinner reservations for you. The cost for dinner is $85 per person. Oh, and you may also be lucky enough to win a foursome at TPC in Norton, or a Nike Driver, or Golf Balls.

We also have two(2)one-night rooms on June 12th (Main Inn room 3 at $190 and Carriage House 3 at $250 -- and don't forget that 15% discount for rooms that are only available for one night.) Also, Thursday is the last night of our off-season rates for the summer season.

A Couple of One-Nighters Available

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! So nice to have summer on the way.

Two new one nights have become available for anyone looking for a one night romantic getaway on Cape Cod.

Friday, August 15th in Carriage House Three

Tuesday, August 19th in Carriage House Three.

These one nights have a 15% discount, too.

Check our earlier blog (May 12th) for other one-night availability. You can also check our availability page on the website and maybe you will find one we missed posting. See you at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa.

One-Night Special

Keep checking our website availability page for possible one-night stays. If you find a one night sandwiched between two existing reservations, you may book that night and receive a 15% discount. (Cannot be combined with any other offers.)

Here are some one-nights that may fit into your schedule for a quick visit to Cape Cod:

Thursday, June 12 in Carriage House 3
Sunday, June 15 in Carriage House 1
Monday, June 23 in Salt Box Cottage
Saturday, June 28 in Carriage House 3
Saturday, July 5, in Carriage House 4 and Carriage House 2(The night of our picnic and fireworks)
Sunday, July 6 in the West Suite (sleeps up to 4 people, over 12)
Monday, July 7 in Carriage House 3
Thursday, July 17, in Guest House 5, also Sunday July 27 in this room
Friday, August 8 in Guest House West Suite
Thursday, August 14 in Main Inn room 3
Saturday, August 23 in Carriage House 1

So plan your one-night romantic summer getaway and experience some of the fine dining in our area, or just enjoy a Cape cod lobster and amazing clam chowda'