Snug Cottage

OK. I just want to let you know up front that this is the first unglowing review I’ve left. I tend to err on the side of positivity and understanding. Feel free to check out my other reviews. That being said, this will not be one of those reviews. I’ll try to be as accurate as possible. To answer the first question — how was I made to feel welcome? Well — we arrived on Friday to a sign that read «unfortunately I am unable to be here for your arrival, but will be returning around 6:15. Please find your key in an envelope in the desk below». First problem — There wasn’t an envelope with our name! The sign also said if there was any problem to call Tim’s cell phone. Ring Ring. No answer. Upon poking around the property and a few well placed «Hello — is anyone there» attempts, I was greeted by a (to be fair) very friendly foreigner who was very apologetic about the situation. He proceeded to try to call Tim. After several attempts, as well as a strategic call to AirBnb we finally made contact. Tim was less than apologetic, mumbling something about his main scheduling not being synced with Airbnb. Ironic that the first place that I have ever had an issue was a guesthouse that is an actual business, as opposed to a privately owned home. He did agree to let us pick another non-​dog friendly room even though we had a dog, offering us a «free upgrade». Great — we actually have a place to stay now. Oh and by the way — we had been chatting back and forth with Tim over the course of two weeks so it was surprising that we weren’t on his schedule. We felt like a VIP for about three seconds while we got to pick from the other rooms, until I checked their website and realized the rate we were charged on Airbnb was the SAME as the «free upgrades» we were offered. It led me to believe that he up-​charged us for the original room. At the end of the day — the room was OK but not worth the rate. We also felt very little hospitality during our stay. I could go on, but am nearing my word count :) The second question — was the ad accurate. Absolutely not on the breakfast. Imagine expecting a «buffet» in a delightful bed and breakfast experience and being delivered less than a Holiday Inn continental. Last question — area. AMAZING. I will give them that. Easy and convenient access within walking distance to everything you might want to do during a successful stay in Provincetown. Bottom line — at $ 275 a night there are many other places you can consider that will deliver real hospitality and actually feel like they care about your stay. Keep this in mind when considering Snug Cottage Guesthouse. Feel free to contact me if you have other questions. Thanks! Oh — by the way if you want further validation of the thoughts shared above — Jeff H from San Francisco shares a similar point of view. Feel free to read his review on Trip Advisor as of August 2015:

Why do you choose a B&B? Good location? Nice accommodation? Friendly Innkeeper? Good food? Value? This place fails on every count. I don’t know how anyone could give it a good review. When was the last time you stayed at a B&B and never met the host? No greeting, no goodbye, no «how are you,» nothing. You are met by a sign that says «Not home, pick up your key in an envelope in the drawer.» We were there 3 days and each day was like that… no one there. The breakfast made a Super 8 look like good; nothing hot, absolutely minimal. As such, no guests stuck around. The place was full but we never met anyone in 3 days, except a Bulgarian (literally) house boy who didn’t speak much English and mostly hid out in the kitchen. Location? Don’t take kids here– On a very busy street with no sidewalks or shoulders as you walk to town. Accommodation? «Princess Diana» room was apparently hurridly renovated to accommodate guests. Tiny, dark, no closet, no opening window. Bathroom would give a building inspector a lot of work. Pedestal sink totally unsecured so it wobbles whenever used. Pendant light hits your head, and I am not a tall person. Painting and finish work totally amateur. The large structural post in the middle of the bathroom will injure you with sharp edges. The male nude artwork throughout the room may not be quite appropriate for some, even in Provincetown. –And all this for only $ 225/​nt.
I often stay at B&B’s. This one honestly, was the worst.

This place is adorable! We stayed here and very much enjoyed our time. Tim (the owner) greeted us and gave us the «history» of the Inn and Ptown. He was very friendly and made sure we were comfortable. It’s close enough to commercial street to walk but very peaceful at night. We had breakfast that was provided in the dining room. None of the rooms are the same and ours overlooked the side garden. Super cute place.

We recently rented two rooms at Snug Cottage for my Aunt and her friend who were visiting us. We are happy to of had the chance to meet the new owner at Snug Cottage, Tim. The inn itself is a lovely old Provincetown home with many rooms that have a wonderful view of the bay. My Aunt enjoyed her stay immensely and stated that she had had «the best three nights of sleep in months». There is a breakfast provided in the morning and the inn Is very conveniently located for an easy walk downtown and also is right on the shuttle bus line out to the beaches. Tim recently added an outdoor patio next to the breakfast room. We are very pleased to find that the Inn is being run by such enthusiastic and pleasant gentlemen and we hope to have them for neighbors for a long time. From my experience booking for my very particular Aunt, I can readily reccomend this place to all.

Stayed here for two nights with my bf and we loved everything about it! Brian was super nice and helpful; breakfast was delicious; the room was beautiful and comfortable. Thanks, Snug Cottage!

The owners were wonderful and we had a great time. Don’t skip out on their breakfast, it was quite tasty! We stayed in the victoria room. There wasn’t much of a view, but it was large and comfortable. The room wasn’t the greatest for tv watching, so if you plan on doing that, it may be better to bring a laptop and watch in bed-​just as a fyi.
Keep in mind it’s an old house, so if floor board creeking bothers you, it may not be your bag.
For a B&B we left feeling like we got a great bang for our buck, especially given that it was a holiday in-​season week. We will be back!

Great place great location we come back year after year and r never disappointed. Breakfast plus afternoon lemonade and cookies. See you next year.

Parking is free and across the street. It’s a short walk to Commercial Street (but no sidewalks and no water views). We stayed in the Bristol on the second floor. Can get bright/​warm in the afternoon but opening many of the windows A/​C is an option. It’s an old house, so you need to understand that the doors may not close right and the furnishings may not be really current. Pipes tend to knock in the night. It was more like staying at my Grandma’s. Pink toilet/​tub and sink. Kinda ghetto fabulous vanity, which seems kinds incongruous with the upscale Aveda bath products they provided. Bed was hard but decent. We yanked the plug on the mini fridge because they placed it right next to the bed. Garden looks OK and the fountain is very relaxing.
Breakfast was fun talking to the folks staying there, who where interesting. Fresh fruit, fresh bread, coffee, granola, nothing fancy but something for everyone. Free wifi was nice, as was the computer that anyone could use downstairs. The newspapers were good to, basically making the little lounge a nice place to relax in the morning.
For those who want to get away from the bustle of downtown P Town, this might be perfect. If you are going in the offseason and it is already quieter, you might like other/​more modern offerings.

Absolutely beautiful Art-​Deco cottage with gardens, and immaculate bedrooms which are expertly-​decorated. Our room had (and I think many of the rooms have) a fireplace, and a little sitting area. They have a dvd selection, with tvs and dvd players in the rooms, which is awesome!
Being a B&B, they offer a lovely breakfast (a hot entrée + plenty of fresh fruit, toast, hard-​boiled eggs, coffee, espresso machine to make your own espresso, and OJ), and it’s quite generous in quantity.
They also offer free parking (across the street), which is needed & awesome!
We did not find the owners to be very interested in who we were, but, on the other hand, this fact gave us lots of privacy.
I’ve traveled extensively to B&B’s and I can tell you that Snug Cottage feels more like a charming Inn rather than a B&B (where they talk more to you), with lots of (romantic) privacy.

I stayed here a few summers ago in the Upper Cricket, which is a small studio. The size was perfect for my dad and I. He took the bed, and I took the comfy couch. I loved the décor and that even though it was a studio, there was still some semblance of privacy. We had our own wraparound deck with plenty of Adirondack chairs and the location — closer to the galleries than the clubs, made it the perfect locale.
The staff were very friendly when it came to making the reservation, leaving deposits, paying balances, etc. I’d recommend this place to anyone without hesitation.

I found this place online and the travel site stated that it was the #6 bed and breakfast in Provincetown. I can’t imagine what 1 – 5 were like because this place is the tits!
I booked the Rutland Suite which has it’s own private entrance with two chairs outside the door and is pretty secluded. Our room was thoughtfully stocked with wine glasses, a wine opener, two bath robes, a mini-​fridge, a fireplace, Aveda bath products, and a full bookcase of bathroom reads/​wanks including Men on Men 2 and Men on Men 5 [but strangely missing volumes 1, 3, and 4].
We checked out the DVD closet and it had a bunch of old and current movies. I was forced to watch «Get Shorty» against my will but I mostly ignored it and took access of the free Wi-​Fi in the room.
The breakfast included bagels, assorted juices, homemade granola, cereal, hard boiled eggs, and cheese. There is also an afternoon snack of awesome soft chocolate chip cookies, wine, lemonade and a nut mix. Plus, there is a mini fridge that has waters and sodas for the guests to grab whenever they want.
What’s nice about this place is that it’s far enough away from the main drag that it’s quiet, but close enough [about a block and a half] that you can sit on the chairs and people watch.
My only complaint is that the bar soap was too soapy. Jesus. That’s a stupid complaint. But I was taking a shower and soaped up my feet and the water turned ice cold all of a sudden and I started shuffling and then I thought «so that’s why old people have those hold-​on bars in their tubs» and then I thought: What if I fell? Would by BF wrap me up in a robe and drive me to the emergency room? Would he just take me as is? What if I died that way? What a stupid way to die.
But I definitely loved this place and would definitely book the Rutland Suite again. Bonus points: I’m still alive!

PERFECT place to stay for a romantic getaway weekend!
Especially during the winter when the prices are a steal, and P-​town is sooo quiet, it is the ideal escape from reality
This place is so quaint… our room had a working fireplace (*just don’t forget to open the floo!) and they offer a complimentary video library so you can watch an old Audrey Hepburn movie and curl up in front of the fire with a glass of red wine!