Sea Mist Resort, Mashpee

[Judith]

We have just booked a week at the Sea Mist Resort, Mashpee, Cape Cod for next year in a 1 bed apartment. Reviews look mostly good including a recent one on this site and those on Tripadvisor but just wondered if anyone else had been there recently.

We live in the UK.

Thanks for your help.

Judith

[Piper]

I have not been to Sea Mist but my family stayed at Breakers Ocean View early this summer and I believe it is owned by the same company. We were originally booked in a 2-bedroom/2-bath Breakers Ocean Front and when we arrived, the resort was still under construction. They moved us to the Ocean View instead -- and put us in what they called a 3-bedroom. Turns out there was a master bedroom and 2 loft bedrooms -- one over the master bedroom and one over the living room. There was also only 1 bath. The company considered the unit they gave us "comparable" to what we had booked. After complaining, they eventually gave us an additional studio unit. I tell you all this just to encourage you to call the resort in advance of your trip and make sure that you will be getting what you asked for.

Cape Cod was lovely and we had a great time -- aside from our rocky start. There's a great restaurant in Dennisport -- The Ocean House. The food was GREAT and the windows face out to the water and the sunset. Have fun.

[BM243923]

Mine is the last review posted. We were there in June and loved it, the location was great.

If you have any specific questions you can ask me, I would answer them for you.

[Judith]

Thanks for replies. We have booked the week through II. We intend to stay a few days in Boston and also in Newport RI staying about 2.5 weeks in all. Although we visit the USA and Canada fairly regularly we haven't been in New England for 20 years so really looking forward to it.

Best wishes

Judith

[nerodog]

Hi Judith.. tried to PM you but couldnt... I own a week there ...2BR... its a nice resort which has recently undergone alot of refurbishing and updating so I think you will be pleased... I suggest taking a day trip to Martha's vineyard which is easy from Mashpee.. take a drive on rt. 6A and dont forget the National Seashore..... Chatham and Sandwich are nice as well as walking along the Cape COd canal... you will love it... if you want specific info. PM me and I will try to help !!

[Kola]

Originally Posted by nerodog

Hi Judith.. tried to PM you but couldnt... I own a week there ...2BR... its a nice resort which has recently undergone alot of refurbishing and updating so I think you will be pleased......!

I have two questions if you can help: a) in case I cannot get an exchange for 2009 does the resort handle rentals for the owners, if not, who does ?
b) any advice for activities or places to see in the area suitable for boys 13-15y. old ?

K.

[Judith]

Hi Nerodog

Thanks for your reply. The more I hear about this resort the more pleased I am. We are Diamond Resort Members and it has cost us very few DRI points (and the II exchange fee) to book this week compared to many other resorts we have exchanged into.

It is a bonus on the Cape I believe to have full kitchen facilities although we only tend to do breakfasts and a few lunches. It does not worry us that it isn't on the seashore as I think it will be more peaceful and also well positioned for seeing the Cape and surrounding area. Glad to hear that some refurbishment has been carried out too.

This vacation is a year away but nearer the time I will be back on here asking for recommendations for places to stay in Newport, RI and also in Boston

Best wishes

Judith

[nerodog]

Yes the resort offers rentals... owners can rent out their weeks and there is usually some availability.... there are 1 br, 2BR and 1BR townhouses... for teenage/young kids. what about a whale watch or deep sea fishing trip ?? They offer some all around the cape so it might be worth looking into. There are also lots of bike trails ...and of course the beaches....