For starters the Watermark isn't really an inn. It looks like one with it's charming many gabled design, but each dwelling is really a very private apartment with kitchen, spacious livingroom and bedroom, nice bathroom and a private deck overlooking Provincetown bay. Plenty of room to hang out in if the weather should turn bad. Apartments usually rent by the week. Some people rent for two weeks. If you can't have your own home on the bay, then the Watermark is your best alternative. It's not inexpensive, but we stayed in something no better than a cheesy motel the last time we were in P'town, and it was only $50 cheaper. If you want to treat yourself to the best, stay at The Watermark.

Me & my partner were looking for total relaxation in a beach front apartment in Cape Cod - a destination I've always wanted to visit. Nothing prepared me from disembarking the ferry from Boston to Provincetown - it was idyllic. This was only topped after walking along the picturesque 'Commercial street', laiden with heavy luggage, when we arrived at Suite 9 at The Watermark... Without breaking into song, it was both homely, comfortable and with views of the bay that I will never forget. We both absolutely loved it. The slight distance from the town (approx 20 mins) made it even more special & the walk into town was so pretty it was hardley a chore!

Although, spending slightly more $$$ on accomodation than previous holidays, I can honestly say for the first time ever I am happy to be debt! Xx

My partner and I have been staying at the Watermark Inn every summer for 16 years, and I always book for the next year before I leave. There just isn't anything else quite like it in town. The waterfront rooms with sliding doors out to private terraces are the best feature. The view of Provincetown Bay with views from Truro to the point to the harbor are magnificent! Sometimes we just sit all day and watch the tide come in then go out. Peaceful, relaxing, quiet. The rooms are decorated in a light and airy scandanavian style, and all rooms have galley kitchens. This is critical in a town like Provincetown where eating out 3x a day for 7 days can get very pricey, and tiring. To wake up and brew your own coffee and watch the sun rise over the bay - unbeatable. The kitchens are handy and perfectly suitable for making breakfasts, lunches and simple dinners followed by eating them on your lovely waterfront deck. And when you do desire to dine out, town is a pleasant 15 min walk either on Commerial Street or on the beach.

If you do have the misfortune to have a rainy day, then the rooms are spacious enough, with sofa, dining table and charis, to stay inside looking out at the ocean with a good book, unlike many places in Ptown where the rooms are so small that you really can't stay in them other than to sleep. We've done many a jigsaw puzzle on that table on rainy days.

The housekeeping staff come in every day, are completely respectful of your privacy and totally trustworthy. Most have worked at the Watermark for years. They will load your dishwasher and tidy the kitchen as well as making the beds and cleaning the bathroom. Fresh towels are available every day. One tip: if you're staying for a week and like plush towels, bring your own and be green, saving all that laundry water from the Ptown system. If you get chatting, you may just get a local tip or recommendation too.

I can't disagree enough with the negative review on this site. This is a charming inn run by the owners, who are often on site. It is not a chain that runs all night long. They inform you of their desk hours and leave keys and instructions if you're checking in late. The lofts are lofts - which are fine for children or a hearty adult who is staying over for a night or two. If you have a problem the office is open during the day. This is part of the charm, staying somewhere where the people care and you are left alone if you want to be. No fuss here. If you expect the Ritz, go to New York City. There is no restaurant or bar, but then again that is all in Ptown. I personally love the beach atmosphere, the simplicity and the consistency year in and year out. We even see some of the same people every year.

We stay at the Watermark several times a year and look forward to every stay. We recommend it without reservation, and I have told many a good friend about our little treasure.

J&L (Arlington, MA)

We had a lovely sea view room, balcony was great for chilling out on & reading books. So relaxing and a beautiful location right on the beach. It was about a 20 minute gentle walk to town, and the lovely chap who checked us in recommended the mayflower cafe for supper which was great. lovely food, good service, not too fancy.
We also went to Post office cafe (opposite mayflower cafe) for lunch and breakfast, great food, service and grape jelly!
Bed was huge and comfortable and we had the best sleep in our entire two week break at the Watermark.
Although there were only two of us, there was a quaint loft room which would be perfect for children or adventerous adults who reminesce about climing a ladder to get into a very grown up size bunk bed!
Well equipped kitchen and lovely living area, not to mention deck chairs for the balcony!