The Mansion at Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club

"Ah, to disappear into a thicket of dunes as the summer quiets to a close: At this rambling estate in sleepy Brewster, MA, near Cape Cod, it’s no daydream. The Mansion is one of two options at Ocean Edge (the other, Villages, overlooks the Cape’s sole Nicklaus-designed golf course, but is sadly deprived of direct beach access at Bay Pines), where rooms overlook the bay, and a beach, bar, and two pools are only a short footfall away. All told, it’s hard to resist the pull of this blue-blooded hideout, with its quintessentially Cape Cod décor (inoffensive shades of salmon, coral, and baby blue, and prim, white wooden furniture at every turn) and pleasantly low-key vibes. Test out your new set of whites at one of the nine on-site tennis courts, then celebrate your victory (and even a good-natured loss) with a Stress Solution facial at the spa. An unholy relaxation trifecta, the treatment advertises a gentle cleansing scrub, a head and neck massage dribbled in therapeutic oils, and a custom mask infused with calming plant extracts. Bayzo's pub is analogous to an English tavern, with creamy cups of clam chowder and a piano likely to launch you into Elton John renditions."