Captain David Kelley House

Every Rose Has its SCONE… Beautiful garden plucked roses, followed by what is the inevitable scone wars… This is the place I call «home» on the Cape. Like visiting the coolest cousins ever! I was here in August, and back in the Fall. Because we can’t stay away from the humor, the pampering, the chocolates by the bed. The romance. Ricks piano serenades. Tom’s wit. Ricks smile. The people. The Town. The cleanliness (I keep looking for the dust bunnies… NO WHERE, NOT ONE! NO WHERE! PERIOD). And always a surprise. Now a beautiful buddah zen’s the patio.
Laborious and intrinsicate labor of love, they make it look so easy… This dynamic duo cater to their guests, the community and each other, with the utmost zealous compulsion for simply the best care, making it feel like a million bucks… but you are on a scone budget! CRAZY! Down to earth, and truly caring, they oooze charisma and charm. And the breakfast? OH THOSE SCONES! The fresh fruit. Perfect eggs. Coffee and tea. And a show. New friends. The décor, the zen. Each scone, a memorable side of sconality… Don’t let the scone pass you by!

There is no other way to grade this experience than to give it 5 stars. Tom and Rick are amazing. The two owners make you feel like they have no purpose on earth other than to make sure that you have everything that you need. .and, always with a smile on their faces.
When you book and when you check in, they have very specific rules. Most people may not like rules, but we were happy to see them because we agreed with all of them… because the ideas made sense.
Unfortunately for us, we had terrible weather while on the cape. It was really quite disappointing not to be able to do any water or beach activities. The rain and winds were so annoying that every time we attempted to do anything active outdoors, the sideways wind made sure that we were soaked.
Therefore, we ate breakfast inside, had our cocktails and food inside, and missed the fire pit, s’mores, and zumba! Definitely looking forward to everything next time. On a positive note, the home and grounds are impeccably kept, with really neat décor and antiques.
Tom and Rick guided us to excellent restaurants and food for delivery. They even set places for us to eat at the dining room table when we were to lazy to go out and get wet yet again. And when the take out said that it would be 45 minutes, Rick even brought us yummy organic chips in a bowl.
Breakfast was the best part of our day. The scones are amazingly awesome. The large bowl of fresh fruit was excellent. Rick prepared a fresh, delicious entrée (which for us was a choice of quiche on 1^st day and eggs Benedict with special hollandaise sauce on the 2^nd). Fresh juice and coffee or tea complimented the meals… along with fun entertainment.
Our room Phebe was impeccably clean. Couple of slight negatives… we each hit our heads at least once on the bedroom door or in the bathroom, and there is not much shelf room in the bathroom. Otherwise, we had fresh bottled water, coffee/​tea, and an evening chocolate to look forward to each night. The bed and linens were very comfortable and comforting.
Overall, we had a great stay and really liked our room, the entire house, breakfast, and the hospitality of Tom and Rick. It doesn’t appear to be a business for them but rather an obsession to give their lodgers an amazing experience. But, who wins the scone war???

This was our family’s first trip to Cape Cod. I was apprehensive with a couple teenagers! Rick and Tom were very attentive and the kids had a great time! Everything was spot on — from the location, the décor, to the helpful suggestions. .. and of course the famous Scone Wars. What a hoot! Rick and Tom made breakfast entertaining. Breakfast is served on a beautiful screened in porch and everything was delicious. We will be back!!!

8 of us flew in for a girl’s weekend trip over the 4^th of July. Make sure to reserve early as rooms book up early. The house itself is quaint and each piece of furniture, decoration carefully thought over. Overall vibe is relaxing, sophisticated, and welcoming.
Seated three course breakfast is provided plus water/​coffee throughout the day as needed. There is a small fridge on the front porch to chill beer/​wine. Oh and those pillow chocolates… usually a savory over sweets person but yuuuuuuuum. so delicious.
Neighborhood beach within 15 minute walk — Rick and Tom have towels and beach chairs if needed! Be sure to check out the 1856 Country Store down the street for cape cod souvenirs to bring home (jewelry, kitchen items, clothing, toys/​candy). Local eats are a short drive away.
Free street parking available at CDK house. Drive from Logan Airport is an hour fourty five minutes sans traffic but on a holiday weekend took us three hours as expected. Bring some snacks, jams, great company and drive on over to the hospitable Rick and Tom’s abode!
Beautiful home and beautiful owners!

Thoroughly enjoyed staying here — Rick and Tom go above and beyond to make your stay memorable.

The other reviews are right on the money. This place was incredible and the owners, Rick and Tom, make it even better. They were friendly, attentive and extremely hospitable. My wife and I stayed here on our honeymoon and we can’t wait to come back and make this an anniversary trip. If it’s your first time to Cape Cod, it was ours, then I highly recommend it. Rick and Tom had a lot of great suggestions on what to do in the area as well as maps and brochures.
The breakfast was also spectacular. The famous «scone wars» they have were very funny and delicious! (Each day’s scone comes with a special presentation) Breakfast was very cozy on the porch every morning.
I highly recommend this place, especially if it’s your first time around the area. We’ll be back for sure!

Wow, what a gem!
My husband and I had the pleasure of staying at this lovely B&B for three nights. Rick and Tom (owners) are delightful (and rather funny, I might add)!
We can’t say enough good things about this spot. Beautiful home, delicious breakfast, great company. Truly a treasure. Fabulous!

First off, I have to say that I created this Unilocal account just to write this review.
My fiancé and I stayed at the CDK House for four nights. This was the first time either of us had stayed at a bed and breakfast, and it did not disappoint. The first night we got in, Rick stayed out late so that we could check in after a late flight in to Boston. He immediately made us feel very welcome and even offered us menus of recommended places to dine late.
We stayed in the Rachel Room which had a side entrance with a private bathroom. The house and the rooms that we saw were decorated with beautiful art and knickknacks, giving it all an extremely cozy atmosphere. We had absolutely no complaints about our room. We came home each day to a freshly cleaned room, made bed, and a chocolate for each of us — milk or dark, they ask your preference!
The thing that makes CDK the most unique is the «Scone Wars» at breakfast. Rick and Tom take turns baking fresh warm scones each morning. These were the most delicious scones I’ve ever had — every one of them! Breakfast was an elaborate 3 course meal, and we rolled away from the table each day. The service was absolutely amazing!
Final argument: Rick and Tom clearly are gems in the hospitality business. There is absolutely nothing that they are not prepared to help you with — they have thought of everything. The part that impressed me the most is that they have impressive plans to continue to renovate the CDK House to make it even better. They are not simply satisfied with their excellent service, they strive to constantly improve! I cannot recommend the CDK House more highly. We’ll definitely be back again!

We very much enjoyed staying at Captain David Kelley House in Centerville. The home is stunning and proprietors Rick Garceau and Tom Nortz are gems. Very accommodating, friendly and wonderful hosts. Thanks guys!

My boyfriend and I had a wonderful one night stay at Captain David Kelley’s. It is located in the middle of Cape Cod and is a great location for those planning on exploring the Cape in its entirety. We stayed in the Patience room, which was cozy and clean. Rick and Tom were wonderful hosts and made us feel well at home. They also make an excellent breakfast, and made us laugh with their «scone wars». Highly recommended-​our only regret is that we had stayed longer!

Best Historic Bed & Breakfast in Cape Cod! Our host was witty, fun, and a fantastic cook! The house is authentic and unique, very welcoming! The no children policy was an added relief that ensured a quiet night by the fireplace. We stayed in the Captain Baker room, which had a private entrance. Very affordable, close to everything, yet quiet and secluded… we’d recommend the Captain David Kelly House to everyone.

My girlfriend and I just stayed at the CDK house for president’s day weekend. I have nothing but good things to say about the house as well as Rick & Tom. They were EXTREMELY accommodating to say the least. We booked very last minute (a couple of hours before our arrival), and we felt like the trip was booked months in advanced. These guys are naturals at making us feel at home. The house was clean all around and the bed was comfortable. They were very attentive and hopped right on anything we asked them for. Will definitely be staying here again.
–JJ

My husband and I just spent part of our honeymoon at the CDK house and really wished we didn’t have another place booked after it. It was fantastic!!! Tom and Rick were incredibly friendly and helpful — always willing to offer restaurant suggestions or beach recommendations. The house was fantastically clean and beautiful! We loved playing games on the porch and the piano in the living room. And the breakfast was SPECTACULAR! Potentially the best we ate the whole trip! We highly, highly, highly recommend the CDK House to anyone planning a trip to Cape Cod!