Christopher’s by the Bay

Stay here! The hospitality is great. I appreciated all of the special touches that have been mentioned in other reviews. My room was clean, comfortable, and quiet. The breakfast is generous, and I enjoyed the special breakfast entrée that was provided each morning. I cannot overstate the charm of the house and the garden patio. The location can’t be beat.

We’ve stayed at Christopher’s by the Bay five times now, and have always neglected to post a Unilocal review. Wanted to fix that now simply because, once again, our most recent stay last week was fantastic.
The gentlemen that own and operate this bed and breakfast are such nice guys, very professional, yet providing a personal touch. Both Jim and Dave are quick to offer a hand with your luggage, answer any questions about the inn, provide suggestions on restaurants, entertainment, things to do in town and so much more. The occasional surprise bloody mary bar, the readily available brandy and port in the foyer, the cookie platter in the living room, all lend such a personal touch.
The back patio is absolutely beautiful and filled with flowers and herbs, a gorgeous koi pond and plenty of seating. Although it’s seconds from the main strip of Commercial Street, this is the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of a typical seaside tourist town. If you sit there long enough, you may even get a visit from Linus, the house bulldog.
The daily breakfast is filling with a constant flow of cereal, yogurt, fresh fruit, pastries, bread, tea, hot coffee, orange juice and a tasty, homemade hot dish. We never felt the need to seek out a snack or meal afterwards. Tip: On beautiful days, take your food out the patio; you can otherwise eat at the small communal dining table, or bring it into the front room to enjoy.
In terms of the rooms, yes, those on the third floor are very small and rather basic, and you do have to share the communal bathing area and toilet. But even with a full house, we never felt we had to wait long at all to use any of the facilities. You most certainly can’t beat the price, that’s for sure! If you’re traveling on a budget, these rooms are an amazing deal in Provincetown, an otherwise very expensive travel destination. The rooms on the second and first floors are much nicer in terms of décor, and I believe all of them have private baths. I was lucky enough to get a tour one trip when I was the sole guest, and seeing those rooms made me consider booking one for a future vacation.
All in all, we loved our most recent stay, we’ve already booked a trip back this Halloween, as well as another week in July, 2016. Two thumbs up, and then some!

My boyfriend and I had a fabulous time in Provincetown thanks to Dave and Jim. Christopher’s By the Bay is a welcoming inn with friendly hosts, a great location, and very reasonable prices. Our room had a great view of the water and was clean and cozy. The entire inn is tidy and nicely decorated.
After a good night’s sleep on a comfortable mattress, we enjoyed the complimentary breakfast in the lovely backyard seating area. From there it was only a few steps to Commercial Street and all the excitement of Provincetown. We will definitely be back (and next time bring our dog)!

Our second visit to Christopher’s by the Bay and all I can say is «Thank you Dave and JIm» for a great stay. The place is conveniently located to everything Provincetown has to offer, shops, galleries, restaurants, etc. Three friends and I, all from different states, get together once a year to celebrate our friendship. All of us loved the morning breakfast options provided and I just love the coffee! And the cookies in the parlor in the afternoon was a great touch. The rooms are very comfortable. We’ve already made reservations for next year and can’t wait to stay here again!

Excellent place with a great fireplace (only of interest to the he off season folk I guess) and nice helpful folks.

Christopher’s by the Bay is a charming Inn within a block of the bay and near famous Commercial Street and other must-​see attractions. This inn is an old Victorian full of charm, not a sterile McMansion hotel. The affordable rooms are cozy, turn-​of-​the century bedrooms — great places to rest up before you head out about town. The inn also has several inviting open spaces, often with food out for guests. Two dogs and a decanter of port greeted us upon arrival — a nice, warm, homey touch.
I was especially impressed by the staff who are super-​friendly and go out of their way to be helpful to guests. The innkeepers were especially gracious when we stayed on to avoid the worst Hurricane Sandy.
If you want to stay somewhere in Ptown that feels like you’re staying at your family’s house (without your annoying cousins), this is the place for you.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, loved the room and the hosts. Have since recommended it to friends who tell us they were completely happy with Christopher’s by the Bay. Also had family stay there with their dog in one of the dog-​friendly rooms. Will stay again and keep recommending it! A wonderful P’town guest house experience and it’s right in the heart of town.

I have stayed here more than 10 times and I’ve never been disappointed. The owners are courteous and kind and very knowledgeable about the city. They have rooms available in many price points from tiny dormatory rooms at a low price, to very comfortable large rooms with private baths. Breakfast is always included some and baked goodies, fresh fruit, cereal, and delicious grain breads.
The location is pretty awesome too very close to downtown but in a quiet streets off the main drag between the gallery section and downtown.
Anyone who would review this bed and breakfast poorly was probably expecting the ritz carlton. I have recommended this bed and breakfast to any friend who visits provincetown and none have been disappointed.
E. G.
CEO Firehouse Publications

Jim and Dave are the best hosts. They make you feel like part of the family, not only a guest in their home.
The house is always spotless The rooms are always nice and beds are always super comfortable .Nice living room area to sit and relax,. Breakfast every morning is great. A variety of cereal, toast, english muffins or bagels. yogurt, fruits and juice.
Location is perfect. Just steps away from the very scenic Provincetown Bay, a quick walk into town for shopping, dining and some great entertainment (bars, clubs, music and comedy).
I can’t remember how many times I have stayed here (quite a few) and always look forward to going back, I feel like it’s my home away from home.

I am a frequent guest at Christopher’s and I had never been disappointed. The rooms are spotless, the breakfasts are always delicious and their prices are extremely reasonable. The hosts, Jim and Dave, make every guest feel at welcome. They are happy to help with questions about ptown and leave great little snacks in the front room that add a nice homey touch. I cannot recommend Christopher enough, it is becoming the only place I stay when visiting ptown!

We loved this inn. This was our first visit to Provincetown and the owners were very helpful with recommendations and made us feel instantly comfortable. The inn had a lot of nice touches: a beautiful, sunny patio, complimentary port and sherry in the foyer, a lovely continental breakfast, comfortable parlor, great DVD selection (the TV/​DVD player in the room was a nice option on a rainy night). The location was great. There are a variety of room sizes for every budget. We stayed in the Sargent room, which was very small and had a shared bathroom, but their web site is very clear about what size of room you are reserving. The room was clean and comfortable. We’ll definitely be back.

While visiting on the Cape, we decided to make a last minute trip to Provincetown for a night. From the initial call to Jim at Christopher’s and throughout our stay, the service and atmosphere were wonderful.
Terrific room that was well appointed and inviting. The front living room was very comfortable and provided an assortment of baked goods upon arrival. Jim offered excellent suggestions for coffee shops, restaurants, and landmarks. Christopher’s offered a wide selection of baked goods, fruits, cereals and coffee in a relaxed breakfast room setting.
A perfect location and excellent accommodations!

This is always the place we check first when we go to Provincetown. We’ve stayed here many times over the years (and had our families stay here with us when we got married in Provincetown a few years ago). Very nice house with a good Cape Cod atmosphere, very nice little garden out back with plants, tables for the continental style breakfast (with some very tasty home prepared snacks and an occasional hot dish), and some Koi. Comfortably furnished common room with nice comfortable sofas and chairs and a great view of the street (fairly quiet, but with people walking back and forth). The whole place is designed to be comfortable, not fussy. Biggest rooms are Velasquez and Michaelangelo; Rembrandt is also decently spacious and on the first floor. Michaelangelo has a gas fireplace — nice in the fall and winter. We find the rooms consistently extremely clean and well kept. This is a house with some history and a nice feel of Provincetown; it’s not some super luxury gut renovation that you could find in Anyresorttown, USA. It’s also a great value for the money. Nothing in Provincetown is dirt cheap with its relatively short season and high property values, but we always leave Christopher’s feeling like it was great place to stay while in town without breaking the bank. Hosts and owners Jim and Dave are friendly and helpful. Location is great, pretty much in the center of town. A few steps to Commercial street and turn left for galleries, right for everything else.

Stay away from this place! This is a total ripoff. The rooms are not what they claim to be. Tiny, dirty, no place to put your luggage or yourself for that matter.
It figures they don’t show you the bed which hits the door. The rooms are drab, bathroom was falling apart. The owners are not truthful when selling you their rooms! Beware of signing a credit card slip and guaranty before seeing the room!