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Simmons Homestead Inn

Property class: 3.5

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A two-story house with a porch, a hammock, and red chairs. - Simmons Homestead Inn (Hyannis)
A bar with shelves of liquor bottles and a wooden counter. - Simmons Homestead Inn (Hyannis)
A cozy living room with a fireplace, bookshelves, and a comfortable seating area. - Simmons Homestead Inn (Hyannis)
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains. - Simmons Homestead Inn (Hyannis)
A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by various plants and decorations. - Simmons Homestead Inn (Hyannis)
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a garden at Simmons Homestead Inn. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and a fireplace in the lobby.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A four-poster canopy bed with a lace bedspread, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a small table with flowers.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall decorated with fish paintings.

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Special King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Hyannis, Simmons Homestead Inn is near the beach. Hyannis Harbor is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod Beaches and Mayflower Beach. Barnstable Performing Arts Center and Cape Cod Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Hyannis travel guide
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288 Scudder Ave, Hyannis, MA, 02647

What's nearby

  • A street with ice cream shops and a skate shop.
    Main Street Hyannis
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A coastal landscape with a rocky breakwater, a sandy beach, and a hill with a building.
    Cape Cod Beaches
    2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • A bronze statue of a man in a polo shirt standing in front of a building with a brick facade, white columns, and an American flag.
    John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Cape Cod Melody Tent
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Keyes Beach
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Hyannis Transportation Center
    3 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    5 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Brazilian Grill
    17 min walk
  • Sea Street Cafe
    19 min walk
  • Anejo Mexican Bistro
    19 min walk
  • Misaki
    18 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Wine Bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total (up to 200 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Air conditioning is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - C0006370200
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Simmons Homestead Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this bed & breakfast allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 200 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Simmons Homestead Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Simmons Homestead Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Simmons Homestead Inn located?

Situated near the beach, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cape Cod Melody Tent and Cape Cod Beaches. Main Street Hyannis and Keyes Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Simmons Homestead Inn Reviews

6.6

7.2

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

7.0

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Innkeeper-of-sorts Bill is the sort of host all innkeepers and hoteliers should aspire to be. Encyclopedically knowledgeable about all things Hyannis AND Cape Cod, he provides invaluable guidance on how to best spend one’s time. The setting is also superb, in a quiet enclave away from the teeming town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Centrally placed hotel

A hotel with lots of character you can spend hrs reading the wall hangings ,Bill the owner had preprinted sheets for routes all over the cape ,and if you like cars the collection of British sports car at the back of the hotel is a mu
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Beverly

Liked: Staff & service
Finding a bed and breakfast which is pet friendly and afford can be difficult. I was so pleased to find one on Cape Cod. Simmons is an old inn on a lovely piece of property where you can exercise your dog. The innkeeper, Bill, is the perfect host. He has owned the inn for over 30 years and can suggests options on your vacation plans. The inn is full of various collections of Bill and his late wife and viewing all would be a half day worth. I love quirky so was delighted with the inn but if you are a 4 or 5 stars traveler do not chose this inn. I loved the breakfast which Bill cooks but it is standard fare.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming, quaint, just what you would expect in old inn Cc
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Definitely will return. Bill is a great host!
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An extraordinary host

Bill Putman, "the Innkeeper of Sorts" had a wealth of useful knowledge about the vacation delights of Cape Cod. He was very attentive to our needs and full of enthusiasm. He made us feel as though we were part of his family, while he made certain we could relax and enjoy our experience. .
Verified review

4/10 Poor

irene

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No Locks in Hyannis

Great place to stay for those who miss their old Gran's place in the summer, crave the company of cats, have excellent eye sight (tv is tiny and 12ft across the room) and/or find their height of decor fashions at Michael's. Very pleasant inn keeper who does not believe in door locks. There are none at all and that is a bit creepy. While I had no problems I did take my valuables with me during the day and felt very uncomfortable when unseen folks came and went at night. I was told I was the only guest though they must be renting out rooms long term to boarders. The place is desperately in need of updating though the bed I slept in was pretty comfortable and the shower was hot, however, the coffee was not. Oh, and the inn keeper is loath to pay the credit card fee, asked for a check which i didn't have with me and seems to be having issues with the Google Wallet payment I sent him. No way was I carrying cash there with zero security.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent

Things were fine. Nothing spectacular, but nothing to complain about. Due to timing on our part we were unable to take advantage of viewing the car museum
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad surprise!

We chose not to stay there after we arrived and experienced the facilities. The place only remotely resembled the picture on the web site, ,floor carpets were sticky and not clean. The words "old, rundown" come to mind if you wanted air conditioning it was EXTRA I(it was 89 that day). The bath in the room, the toilet had a padded seat that was cracked visibly wet on one side The owner, was more occupied in feeding his cats than attending our check in, we left. This was during season there so finding alternate lodgings were,difficult and expensive.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Francesca

Disliked: Room comfort

Albergo grazioso con arredamento particolare

L'albergo è carino ma lo definirei kitsch,con camere piene di oggetti.Bagno piccolo con lavandino in camera.Prima colazione davvero misera.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Catherine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gourbis propose par hôtels.com

Une horreur quelle honte de proposer un gourbis pareil sur votre site et à ce prix ... Des faux chiens et chats partout Un maniaque des collections de ces animaux Chambre étouffante qui ne fermait même pas a clef Vous devriez visitér ce que vous vendez sur votre site Quelle honte !!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The beach was not in walking distance; beach chairs scarce, rusty and poor condition along with 10-speed bicycles, no beach umbrellas which is a most for all day beach stay given you have to pay $15 a day for parking. I found it odd there were no locks on the doors so you could not lock your room upon leaving. There were no refrigerators in the rooms! and there was an extra charge for air-conditioning - very odd!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

One of a Kind

I've stayed at a lot of B&B's over the years and this is definitely one of the most unique, primarily because of self-described "Innkeeper of Sorts" Bill Putman. While we were initially turned off by the well-worn condition of some of the interior appointments, the basic (but clean) bedding, etc., it didn't take long for the place to grow on us. It's an old captain's house with lots of neat nooks and crannies, and a lovely back yard with chairs and hammocks for relaxing and enjoying the ever-present and soothing Cape breezes. The place is chock full of tchotchkes, humorous signs, articles and other memorabilia that can keep you nosing around for hours. As one reviewer said, it really is like staying at Grandma's house, with the notable exception of Bill, who is a resident tour guide extraordinaire and treasure trove of information about every area of the Cape. Wherever you want to go, Bill will give you a map, discount coupons and tell you where to park for free or cheap. His one-page write-ups detail all the best places to go and things to see in each area of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. He also has a sports car museum on the property with lots of cool old rides. So, if you're expecting elegant or luxurious accommodations, this isn't the place for you. But if you want a comfortable, clean place with lots of character (the most interesting being the innkeeper), the Simmons Homestead Inn is one of a kind.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler