Provincetown is its most romantic in winter. The lights in the upper-story windows of many old houses offer a sense of mystery, of lives lived just out of sight. The best deal around: a midweek stay at the Aerie House & Beach Club. The guesthouse sits high on a hill with commanding views of the town and harbor. There’s Wi-Fi, in-room phones, TVs and DVD players, coffeemakers and refrigerators, and some have gas fireplaces and other amenities. Did I mention the wood-burning fireplace or the outdoor hot tub for frigid nights under the stars? If you want more privacy and more space, they also have one-bedroom apartments right on the water. Rooms go for as little as $35 a night, the apartments for $90. And if your idea of romance includes snuggling with your dog, an extra $10 a night lets Fido in, too.

184 Bradford St., Provincetown, 800-487-1197, 508-487-1197, aeriehouse.com. Weekday special $35-$100 a night, weekends $60-$170.