Carefully Restored S. Chatham Cottage near best family beach
About the property
- House1700 sqft
- Bedrooms3
- Sleeps6
- Bathrooms2
- Half Baths1
- Minimum Stay7 nights
3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths sleeps 6
Our Charming cottage is located 3/10 of mile above Ridgevale Beach the best children's beach on Nantucket Sound. In addition to charm and great location, the cottage has two zone air conditioning, Three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, two with Jacuzzis, fireplace in living room, separate TV viewing areas, very well equipped kitchen with washer & dryer offers all the amenities of a new home. over 500 sq ft of well-furnished deck space with outside shower, weber grill and bird feeding station nearby provides exceptional space for outdoor living, dining and relaxation. The layout of the cottage is perfect for grandparents on the ground floor and children and parents up stairs. There is wifi throughout the house and Xfinity for all.
Ridgevale Beach: The cottage is filled with comfort and charm but the beaches, both salt and fresh water, are the biggest attraction. From the cottage it is a short walk down to the Sound and any time of day or night there is a new aspect of sea and sky. The walk is very short but takes you past the marshes of Bucks Creek where the egrets are always feeding and the beach plums and rose hips are ripening. In the summer there is a small beach shop at the edge of the beach where sail boats can be rented. The two wooden bridges over Bucks creek leading to the beach have been used many times in wedding photos. It is in Buck's Creek that the children love to play.
#6 Brittain. : The cottage itself has gone through five revisions but was built just after the war by Brittain himself. In the latest revision (2005) a second floor was added and that can provide a view of Monomoy Island. The floors are pine and decor could be called old Cape but the ammenities are all new. There are some antitques and curiousities valued mostly by the owner but the emphasis is comfort. The living space is really the two level deck. Besides entertaining and eating, we shower outside under the sun or stars. The bedrooms are ensuite and very suitable for children and parents upstairs and grandparents down stairs.
Chatham: Chatham has a reputation for charm. It was first a fishing village and today has a commercial fishing pier which invites visitors to view the operation. In summer there a two main events in the town. First is the band concert every Friday night, once featured in National Geographic Magazine. The second is the baseball games, popular as the college players are being scouted for the 'majors'. The shops and restaurants deliver excellent quality as does the Monomoy Theater and the Ohio University players who perform there.
Owner
Joyce Anderson
- Response rate:
- 90%
- Response time:
- within a few days
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Mar 17, 2018
About Joyce Anderson
I have lived in Kinsale in Ireland for the past 10 years but the Cape and Chatham have been our family vacation location for 40 years. In the photo, my husband and I are watching whales in Provincetown at Race Point Beach ( a great beach) I had intended to retire to the Cape in this cottage but then I married, which may explain some of the extras in the cottage which is more of a home to us. We have found that the cottage and family home nearby are gathering places. Once a year our family meets coming from MN and Ireland. What began as a vacation place turned into a home place when we are State side.
Joyce Anderson purchased this House in 1990
Why Joyce Anderson chose West Chatham
My parent's vacation/retirement home is very nearby. My father found the cottage, I bought it. It was a perfect restoration project for me and another reason to bring all of our family together in Chatham over the past 30 years. Buck's Creek empties into the Sound at Ridgevale Beach. It was the Bucks who built my parent's vacation /retirement home. Their family goes back to the Mayflower. It is in Buck's Creek that all of the little ones "go fishing".
What makes this House unique
In the renovation/reconstruction, I tried to include features that I thought typified the Cape. I had my family and visitors in mind and privacy is an issue for me. It seems every year there is just one more small thing to add or complete. and that is part of the fun for me and I hope for you. Actually over the years I have had the best tenants. They have added and rearranged and really helped make the cottage what it is.
Amenities
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Heater
- Fireplace
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
- Bedroom2 twin/ single
- master bedroom1 king
- Bedroom1 queen
- There are two television/den areas in the house each with a sofa. The queen and king bedrooms have televisions.
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
- Bathroomtoilet, tub, jetted tub
- Bathroomtoilet, combination tub/shower, jetted tub
- Bathroomtoilet
- Outdooroutdoor shower, spacious/private hot and cold wtr
Location Type
- Beachwalking 3/10 mile to Nantucket Sound We are up high and catch all the sea breezes from the Sound
- Near The Oceantwo miles from the Atlantic which can be reached from Lighthouse beach
Theme
- Family
- Romantic
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Local Activities Guide
- Air Conditioning
- Basic Soaps
- Clothes Dryer
- Fireplace
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens ProvidedIf needed
- Living Room
- Alarm Clock
- Local Maps
- Local Restaurant Guide
- Parking
- Parking Off Street
- Telephone
- Thermos Bottle
- Toilet Paper
- Towels ProvidedIf needed
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet
Kitchen
- Lobster Pot
- Blender
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasherfull size
- Freezer
- Grill
- Ice Maker
- Coffee Grinder
- Microwavesmall efficient
- Ovennew gas
- Pantry Items
- RefrigeratorDouble door, ice in door
- Stovegas
- Stove
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 6 people
Entertainment
- Audio Tape Player
- Books
- DVD Player
- Radio
- Satellite / Cable
- Television
Outside
- Balcony
- Barbecue
- Deck / Patiotwo levels... 12 feet X 24 feet each outside shower on deck
- Large Cooler
- Outdoor Grillnew , weber ,gas
- Outdoor Grill Gas
- Unscreened Porch / Veranda
- Wood Deck
Pool / Spa
- Jacuzzi
- Whirlpool
Attractions
- marina
- bay/sound
- cinemas
- library
- live theater
- churches
- museums
- playground
- pond
- recreation center
- restaurants
Leisure Activities
- antiquing
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- eco tourism
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
- whale watching
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- roller blading
- cycling
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- golf privileges optional
- hiking
- pier fishing
- deepsea fishing
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- sound/bay fishing
- surf fishing
- surfing
- swimming
- tennis
- wind-surfing
Notes
- 2 Jacuzzi tubs inside. 596 square feet of deck space and additional deck offers a water view of the Sound and Monomoy Island. Cottage completely renovated and is always ready for occupancy.
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 7 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
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Location
Within less than 2 miles you can find bike trails, sailing, tennis courts, seal or whale watching, deep sea fishing, commercial fishng pier, airplane rides and small airport, fresh water swimming and salt water swimming, clamming in Buck;s Creek and boating, surf fishing, fly fishing, ferries to Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard, antique and specialty shopping, fine dining, summer theater , Cape Cod baseball league games, 3/10s mile to Ridgevale Beach Chatham's best children's beach on Nantucket Sound and more.
Rates & Availability
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