When my husband and I decided to spend a 3-day weekend in late March on the Cape with our 22-month-old daughter, we chose the Cove based on Trip Advisor reviews and the fact that the unit had a "loft" bedroom. (We are learning that a separate bedroom is key if you don't want to have to sit in a dark hotel room every time your child needs to nap/sleep!) We stayed in a townhouse, which is bi-level with a full flight of stairs. Needless to say, we put our daughter's crib downstairs in the living room/dining room/kitchen. Because the loft is only separated from the downstairs by a pleated shade, we had to keep the lights out and the TV off when our daughter was napping and when she went to sleep, somewhat defeating the purpose of staying in a non-traditional room. The woman at the front desk suggested that we should try for a "suite" the next time, as the suite unit is all on one level and the bedroom is a truly separate room with a door.

The room was clean and well-maintained. We especially liked having two full bathrooms and two TVs. The indoor pool was a little chilly, but that didn't stop the kids from swimming. We were a little disappointed that the resort allowed many people into the pool who were not staying at the resort. (We overheard two conversations at the front desk regarding "forgotten" membership numbers, and lack of "guest passes," respectively.) It felt like there were a lot of people in the pool, however, we didn't have trouble finding lounge chairs. There was a small kiddie pool, which was warm and a big hit with our daughter, as was the indoor play area with slide, appropriate for children between 1 and 4. Our room was quite far from the pool, requiring a trek each time we went to swim.

Since the weather was on cold side, we entertained ourselves by swimming in the pool, eating out in Hyannis (including Outback and Panera Bread) and walking around the Mall, the latter two an easy drive from the resort. We also ate dinner at Captain Parker's Pub, which had great seafood!

The main issue we encountered during our stay was that the door at the top of the common stairwell was continually slammed throughout the first night of our stay. My husband complained that he didn't get any sleep at all. The second night, we were creative and figured out how to keep the door open (similar to the way the door at the bottom of the common stairwell was open).


I don't know that we would choose to stay at the Cove during the season, as it is not on a beach. However, overall, in the off-season, if we were able to secure a suite, we would likely return.

The Cove at Yarmouth is amazing. I am 14 years old and I absolutly love this place along with my family. We love it so much that it is the site of our family reunion every year in the winter. If you go during the summer it is a great place to stay. But when you stay in the off season, it is even better seeing that there is so much to do. There is something for guests to do rom ages 5-90. In addition to the raquetball, volleyball, wallyball, basketball, and tennis courts, ping pong tables, and pool tables, they also have many special activities for the little ones such as hair braiding, sculpture painting, and bingo. If you find there is not enought to do, (Which you won't) but if you do, The Cove is right in the middle of all the action at Cape Cod. Not to mention there is a resturaunt right next to the Resort. Another wonderful aspect to the Cove is it's pools. The indoor and outdoor pools are always kept to wonderful cleanlyness. Once your done swimming you can hop into the steamy sauna or hot tub. After all this you can work out in the wonderful fitness center where they have many different types of state of the art equiptment. So between the wonderful location, the Raquet Club Center, and the pool area it hits you, this is what The Cove at Yarmouth is all about.

The Cove has to be the best resort on the Cape. We have stayed there for the last 3 years. It has everything. Outdoor Pool, Indoor Pool, Tennis, racket ball, health club, actvities, restaurant and more. The rooms are comfortable with 2 baths. It feels like a home away from home. The staff is outsanding, anything you ask for is there promptly. It is extremely clean. You will love it. We bought a timeshare because of our outstanding visits.

Stayed 3 nights with our two teenage daughters. The location is very convenient and the place is clean, but based on the reviews, we were expecting better. The first impression upon entering the building was a musty smell in the hallway. The room decor is plain and dated. The pullout in the living room sofa was very uncomfortable, so the kids put the mattress on the floor. We had reserved a townhouse (upper level) and were put in a suite (ground level). Trouble with ground level is that unless you want to sleep with the sliding door facing the parking lot open, there's no fresh air. Also had children running around early in the morning above us. Central A/C is very loud when it comes on and blows like the north wind. Two bathrooms are a plus, but there are no exhaust fans to remove the hot humid air after a shower. There is a vent shaft in the bathroom that is connected to the unit above and it happens to conduct sound very well, so all you shower singers will have an audience. The refrigerator is small and the freezer compartment is tiny. If you plan on visiting any of the Yarmouth beaches, rather than paying $15 to park, try to get one of the 25 town beach parking permits that The Cove owns. They become available at 7 am each day on a first come first served basis. The cost is $5 and the permit must be returned that evening.