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South Chatham Cottage Gem

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A sandy beach with footprints and a bench. - South Chatham Cottage Gem (Chatham)
A river with a dirt path and houses on both sides. - South Chatham Cottage Gem (Chatham)
A patio with a round table and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a covered umbrella. - South Chatham Cottage Gem (Chatham)
A lakeside dock with canoes, a wooden walkway leading to the water, and a calm lake surrounded by trees. - South Chatham Cottage Gem (Chatham)
A grassy area with a signboard titled 'Forest Beach Overlook' and a view of the ocean in the background. - South Chatham Cottage Gem (Chatham)
At South Chatham Cottage Gem, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

South Chatham Cottage Gem

  • This cottage is an affordable Chatham getaway destination for a couple or small family who want to experience Cape Cod. Located south of Route 28 and close to all that South Chatham has to offer. Within walking distance of beaches (0.7 miles to Forest Street beach and overlook with walking trails), free public tennis (Judy's Lane), restaurants, shops, roof top boat launch (Mill Creek), and the bike path.

    Amenities include washer/dryer, WiFi, flat screen smart TV, Weber gas grill, outdoor shower, two outdoor seating areas, and a firepit. The house is well equipped with a fully stocked kitchen, drip and Keurig coffee machines, air fryer, BOSE sound system, clothes iron, hardryer, games, and books. Also included are beach toys, chairs, umbrelas, and a cart to take it all to the beach.

    Short drive into Chatham Center or Harwich Port for many more activities - more saltwater beaches, lakes and ponds with swimming and boating, clamming, fishing, fine dining, seal watches, the Fish Pier, Lighthouse, public boat launch, and much more. Cape Cod National Seashore and Hyannis airport/ferry/museum are well within a 1 hour drive.

    Extensive large improvement projects and smaller updates were completed in recent years: new windows and window treatments, new floors, new interior doors, new front yard walkaway, new driveway, and new backyard patio.

    Saturday to Saturday weekly rentals from late June to late September.

    ** Important things to know **

    1. Tenants must supply their own linens.

    2. There is NO A/C, but there are several fans for those days with no cooling sea breeze.

    3. Sorry, no pets are allowed out of consideration to future guests, and our own family members who are breathing challenged by pet hair.

    Off season (October to May) rentals would be considered, please inquire for details.

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About the area

Located in South Chatham, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod Beaches and Cape Cod National Seashore. Adventure Chatham and Chatham Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails. Visit our South Chatham travel guide
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Chatham, MA

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a rocky breakwater, a sandy beach, and a hill with a building.
    Cape Cod Beaches
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • A beach with people walking and standing on the sand, and the ocean in the background.
    Chatham Lighthouse Beach
    9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • A coastal landscape with sand dunes, green vegetation, and the ocean in the background.
    Cape Cod National Seashore
    26 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Chatham Chamber of Commerce
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Forest Beach
    18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Hyannis Transportation Center
    25 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cumberland Farms
    5 min drive
  • Brax Landing Restaurant
    4 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    4 min drive
  • Mad Minnow bar & kitchen
    6 min drive
  • Hot Stove Saloon
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is South Chatham Cottage Gem pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at South Chatham Cottage Gem?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at South Chatham Cottage Gem?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at South Chatham Cottage Gem?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is South Chatham Cottage Gem located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Chatham Chamber of Commerce and Cape Cod Beaches. Forest Beach and Cockle Cove Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

South Chatham Cottage Gem Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our stay. It was very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chatham Cottage

Cute, clean cottage in a quiet neighborhood close to beaches. Great outdoor shower!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 weeks on the Cape

The house was perfectly located for access to the entire Cape. Walking distance from both Forest Beach and the nearest ice cream shop.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Impeccably clean, cozy but sizable house in a fantastic location

A wonderfully convenient, cozy house ideally located walking distance to a beach and a river. Everything was clean and in working order, and the host was prompt and responsive in all communication. The house is more spacious than the photos made it look, which was a wonderful surprise.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

South Chatham Cottage

Very nice place for a couple or a family of up to 4. Great location if you want to be not far from the action (Chatham Center), but in a quiet neighborhood! Walking distance to the Forest Beach - one of not so many free parking beaches in Cape Cod!. Important! Very well equipped kitchen if you like to cook yourself sometimes. Overall enjoyed our vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second Annual Beach Week

My Niece and I came back for our second annual vacation. With all the crazy weather we’ve been having, it was still the perfect week!! Such a central location for all of the local tourist attractions. Mini golf, go karts, glass blowing museum, lavender fields, the pier, and of course the beaches! We had a time! With all the amenities at the house, we were never without something we needed. We always felt safe and secure. Such a great beach house! Thank you for a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

The property had everything you'd want for a vacation near the beach. The host left a cart, chairs, and beach toys for our use. The house was practical and functional. There were books, games, and a television/entertainment center. Plenty of kitchen dishes, utensils, and pans for cooking meals. There was a book containing all sorts of information about the area and house rules. We communicated with the host a couple of times and was very responsive and helpful. The location was terrific, within walking distance to the beach, conservation area, tennis court and playground, and within short driving distance to the grocery store and Chatham. We thoroughly enjoyed the stay, house, and contact with the host. We definitely would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and clean

Great location, full kitchen makes meals easy, great place to stay. Owner is very easy to communicate with
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was well equipped, in a quiet neighborhood, close to beaches and amenities. It was very relaxful. Loved the outdoor shower. The only downside was the house smelled very musty when we first arrived. We opened all the windows to air it out. The owner touched base with us after we arrived. She was notified of the situation.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Plenty of Ice

Convenient location. Great outdoor shower. Comfortable couches and beds. Plenty of fans. All the kitchen amenities you could ask for. Ice maker kept up with my cocktailing. Plenty of generously provided extras. Doesn't look like your traditional Cape house but it was perfect for everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacances très sympathiques!!

Belle semaine de vacances, bien remplie, avec un autre couple d’amis. Randonnées vélo, parties de tennis, paddleboard, plages… tout est vraiment à proximité!! Pour ce qui est de notre location, aucune mauvaise surprise. Tout y était, tel que décrit et vu sur le site. L’air climatisée nous a peut-être un peu manqué car météo assez chaude mais nous en étions conscients lors de la réservation. Commodités, vraiment complet!! Aménagement extérieur avec douche, avons beaucoup apprécié. Nous avons aussi eu la chance de croiser notre hôte, Peggie, TRÈS sympathique!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Had a great week. Home was well kept and had just about everything you would need for a weeks stay. Nice brick back patio with grille, umbrella table and chairs, outdoor shower was key. Close to three beaches and they provided plenty of beach chairs and a cart. And a game closet. Only drawback was no AC but we didn’t have too hot a week so that wasn’t an issue. Overall we would recommend the home. Owners seemed very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place!

A beautiful home. Very clean. Well stocked. Host responds to messages and is very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Auntie & Aspen

We had the best time at this centralized location! Such a cute, clean property! Perfect for a week away to just relax and unwind. Plenty of beaches near by and the house has all of the things you need for beach days if you don’t bring your own. The outdoor shower is amazing and I love that their is a washer and dryer!!! I can’t say enough about this place!! We will definitely rebook!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friendliest Chatham Trip

The cottage was perfect for what we wanted. Small, nice kitchen and close to everything. The owners were kind, friendly, and great at communicating whenever we needed something. This home had a supply stock of everything you needed. Just bring your own linens and towels. We are gonna be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Good location, but needs a deep cleaning

Although the location and neighborhood are great the inside of the property needs alot of cleaning. The carpets have stains and there were dead bugs throughout. It smells mildewey, theres no AC due to having all crank out windows (we were there on an extremely hot and humid week) and given of the above (including the front door handle breaking/falling off) we opted to leave and stay at a hotel for the remainder of our trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a wonderful stay in Chatham. The cottage is conveniently located to beach and activities.

We had a wonderful experience and would highly recommend the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute house on the cape

This house was in a great location- walking distance to a small beach and an easy drive to other towns and beaches on the cape. The house was great for a family of four, and although there is only 1 bathroom, there is a functional outdoor shower as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

S. Chatham

Property was clean and everything in working order. Owners really need to consider adding A/C, and doing a few updates.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021