PRICE:
Frommer's Exceptional

Right on the beach and within walking distance (about 1 mile) of town, this is the premier lodging on the island. It may not be as fancy as some, but there's a sublime beachy-ness to the whole setup, from the simply decorated rooms; the cheerful, youthful staff; the sea of antique wicker in the clubhouse; and of course, the blue, yellow, and green umbrellas lined up on the beach. All rooms have such luxuries as French milled soaps, thick towels, and exceptional linens. Turndown service is provided. Guests receive an umbrella, chair, and beach towel. A very good continental breakfast is served in the large clubhouse room, its beamed ceilings draped with colorful quilts. Lucky guests on the Fourth of July get a front-row seat for the fireworks staged at Jetties Beach nearby.

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard 2009, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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