Staff Spotlight- Meet Amanda Benoit
August 12th, 2016 by Beth Colt
Amanda Benoit, Manager of the Woods Hole Inn Amanda has been working at the inn for over six years, managing it for the last three. What is the best part of the job? Our guests are my favorite part of this job. Meeting such interesting, warm, happy people from all over the word makes it not only…
5 Best Honeymoon Destinations on the Upper Cape
July 18th, 2016 by Beth Colt
Planning a honeymoon on Cape Cod? With its sandy beaches, fresh squeezed summer cocktails, and picturesque bike paths, the Cape has always been high on the list for newly-weds looking for a romantic and restorative honeymoon. Below, we’ve rounded up our five favorite lodging options for the Upper Cape, your honeymoon Cape Cod dream locale. Starting with… The…
My Edgartown Bike Trip, a day on Martha’s Vineyard
July 12th, 2016 by Julia Pearl
My Edgartown bike trip started with the short pedal from the Woods Hole Inn to the Martha’s Vineyard ferry terminal across the street. It was the perfect day to explore the island, leaving from Woods Hole to the port of Oak Bluffs. Ferry to Oak Bluffs The ferry was about forty five minutes but it…
Staff Spotlight — Meet Kaylee Costa
July 11th, 2016 by Beth Colt
Kaylee Costa, Front Desk & Red Chair Travels Coordinator Kaylee Costa has been working at the Woods Hole Inn for several years now, and you may know her as the superstar who saved another employee’s life last year. (And if not, read all about that right here.) What is the best part of the job?…
Tour the New Research Vessel R/V Neil Armstrong, an insider photo essay
June 26th, 2016 by Beth Colt
Woods Hole officially welcomed a new $100 million dollar research ship called the R/V Neil Armstrong on Saturday June 25th. Over 25 years in the planning, this gleaming new floating laboratory was open for the day, with thousands of lucky visitors (including me!) invited on board for a full tour. Woods Hole is the NASA…
Daytrip to Provincetown from the Woods Hole Inn
June 14th, 2016 by Julia Pearl
Everyone says, a Cape Cod summer is not complete without a daytrip to Provincetown, known for its beaches, arts, and fabulous gay community. Even though I have only been in Woods Hole a few weeks, I put a day visit to P-Town at the top of my summer bucket list and headed off with my…
Fall Beer Bed & Breakfast Weekend (Nov 4-6th, 2016)
June 6th, 2016 by Beth Colt
Summer has just begun, but fall is around the corner and we are partnering with the Cape Cod Chamber to create a fabulous “Beer Bed & Breakfast” weekend on Cape Cod in November (4th – 6th, 2016). As the season comes to a close, true Cape Cod lovers will gather for a fall weekend filled…
Water Street Kitchen – new fine dining in Woods Hole
June 5th, 2016 by Beth Colt
In the heart of Woods Hole stands a charming old fish shack which has for decades operated under the name The Fishmonger but has recently been re-modeled, re-conceived and re-launched as the Water Street Kitchen & Public House. Buzz on the street has been excellent, and I finally had some down time this weekend to…
Daytrip Martha’s Vineyard – my tour of the fabulous new Nobnocket Inn
May 8th, 2016 by Beth Colt
Mother’s Day in Woods Hole, rainy and overcast with teenagers sleeping in … the perfect day for a little “me” time! Walked across the street to the ferry to daytrip Martha’s Vineyard and visit our friends Simon and Anabelle, who have just purchased a fabulous property in Vineyard Haven called the Nobnocket Boutique Inn. My…
Room 7 After Photos – a Cape Cod renovation story
April 22nd, 2016 by Beth Colt
After nearly three months of renovations, room seven at the Woods Hole Inn is complete! With new floors, new windows, beautiful marble tiles, a glass rain shower, and built-in air conditioning — it now stands refreshed and polished, and ready for a busy summer! Scroll down to see some “after” photos. To see the “before” photos on…
3 Reasons to Visit Woods Hole in the Spring
April 18th, 2016 by Beth Colt
Yes, there’s nothing quite like summer in Woods Hole. We won’t deny it, and we’d be lying if we said we weren’t counting down the days! In the meantime, spring feels like a best kept secret around here. As the weather warms up, the daffodils bloom, and Eel pond slowly but surely fills with boats, the town comes…
Renovation Woods Hole Inn style, with secrets found in the walls
March 18th, 2016 by Beth Colt
When we first bought the Woods Hole Inn, it suffered from what is politely referred to as deferred maintenance — peeling paint, broken windows, a Byzantine layout. Many people saw a tear down, but we appreciated it’s Victorian charms and renovated over several years (the epic adventures of renovation 2012 are here before, and during, …
Soul in the Hole; a new restaurant in Woods Hole
February 18th, 2016 by Beth Colt
With flair, fanfare and an unexpected wedding, “The 41-70” — a new restaurant in Woods Hole on Water Street — opened last night. Le tout Woods Hole was in attendance for the opening party to wish owner Carol Grigas, and co-chefs Brandon Baltzley and Laura Higgins a fine welcome to the 2016 season, enjoying live…
Woods Hole Inn named in Top Ten B&Bs in the US
January 16th, 2016 by Beth Colt
The Woods Hole Inn was named one of the top ten B&B’s in the US by prestigious BedandBreakfast.com for 2015. This is a SERIOUS honor, and we are so grateful for the acknowledgement. Back in 2008 when we bought the property, then a somewhat dilapidated house, I do not think many people might have imagined…
Holiday Season at the Woods Hole Inn
December 15th, 2015 by Beth Colt
Happy Holidays from the Woods Hole Inn! We hope everyone is having a lovely holiday season. Here on Cape Cod, we are experiencing some unusually warm weather, and without the giveaway of bare tree tops, you would think spring is here. Despite the lack of fresh snow and blistery winter wind, there is no shortage of festive cheer. Our decorations are…
Saved A Life Yesterday
November 7th, 2015 by Beth Colt
We work really hard to keep it fun behind the scenes at the Woods Hole Inn, enjoying each others company, sharing a laugh or two, supporting each other to make sure we deliver the best possible guest experience. But yesterday, teamwork moved to a whole new level. Kaylee saved Dan’s life. Literally. At the Woods…
Elope Cape Cod for the perfect New England Elopement
October 31st, 2015 by Beth Colt
October is the perfect time of year to elope on Cape Cod with mild weather, empty beaches and sunsets that make photographers drool. The Woods Hole Inn is your one-stop shop for a stylish New England elopement — vintage-restored guest room, home-made breakfasts each morning and advice in arranging all the details for your perfect…
Fall Fun on Cape Cod, Woods Hole style
October 20th, 2015 by Beth Colt
We hope everyone had a wonderful end of summer. Here in Woods Hole, fall is well underway, and we greet the crisp air (and available parking!) with open arms. Hello to fall fun on Cape Cod. Vibrant pumpkins replace flip flops and beach towels on the patio of the Woods Hole Inn… An empty Stoney…