Salt House Inn

One part boutique hotel, one part classic B&B, the Salt House Inn is set just close enough to Provincetown’s main drag to feel lively, and just far enough away for a bit of privacy. In other words, it’s a study in balance: stylish enough for design-savvy travelers, without losing touch with its circa-1850 heritage. The rooms are simple, white-on-white, decorated with vintage maritime objets and memorabilia, with comforts that belie their visual minimalism and their relatively modest size: central air conditioning, private bathrooms, and summer-weight duvets on the plush beds. The smallest of them are cozy indeed, but the king rooms spread out a bit, and the Loft is downright expansive (and features a a claw-foot tub at the foot of the bed).

Breakfast is served daily, with a spread made from local, seasonal ingredients, all prepared in-house. Drinks are served all day long, but for lunch and dinner — and in between — you’ll be drawn to the town and the beaches. Your hosts are quick with recommendations for restaurants, bars, outings, and activities of all sorts. And when you do find yourself back at the inn, you’ll find the adults-only policy keeps the inn and its gardens pleasantly chill, a welcome contrast with the lively crowds of Commercial Street.