Charming Cape Cottage in Chatham, 2 Min From Beach

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 61500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot Tub

Dryer

Washer

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Outdoor Space

Explore the area

Chatham, MA

Forest Beach6 min walk
Harwich Port5 min drive
Hardings Beach9 min drive
Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)26 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Forest Sands cottage is comfortably decorated in Classic Cape style, a 2 minute walk from Forest Beach, and 10 minute spectacular walk through the dunes to Cockle Cove. Two bedrooms, two baths (one an outdoor shower), with pull-out sofa in family room (sleeps six). The quaint interior has Large flatscreen TV featuring access to main Streaming services, Media players, Hi-speed Internet and central Air Conditioning. Washer/drier, gas grill, and bicycles are in the garage. Easy access (1/8 mile) to the Old Colony Rail Trail between Chatham and Dennis, which joins the Cape Cod Rail trail to Wellfleet. A 5-minute drive to Red River Beach and 10 minutes to charming shops and restaurants in Chatham Town Center.
Other local features include restaurants and theaters such as The Dennis Playhouse, Cape Melody Tent, Ohio State Players, and the Harwich Junior Theater. Visit the Chatham Airport for charter rides, The Chatham Train Museum, ice cream shops, the Cape Cod National Sea Shore nature preserve, Whale-watching, Monomoy Island seal cruises, and fast-ferry day cruises to Nantucket. Charter fishing boats operate nearby. Take a stroll through shopping streets of town to Chatham Light.

Chatham is one of New England's most beautiful locales, and its unique location on the Cape surrounds it with water, harbors, dunes and sandbars on three sides. A fantastic place to visit, on-season or off-season.

DURING YOUR STAY:
• We especially request that you limit the number of people present while you are at the house to your immediate group or family only, and that you not invite additional persons to visit the house or grounds, so please, no picnics, bar-b-cues, or parties.
• We are also requesting that you limit the number of vehicles parked in the driveway to no more than 3, and refrain from street parking, especially overnight.

BEFORE YOUR DEPARTURE:
• Please strip all beds, and place bed linens and towels in washing machine (in the garage) with detergent, set dial to “regular” cycle/ “hot” water, and pull to run. Please leave second or third loads in the hamper. Thanks!
• Please place all household trash in black garbage bags (provided), and recyclable materials in blue or clear ones (provided). Bags are under the kitchen sink. Gather all together by metal trash can in the garage - we are happy to take it from there. Safe trip home!

Property manager

Rick Butler

Languages

English, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish

Amenities

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

We are willing to discuss on a case-by-case basis.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

South Chatham

Located in South Chatham, this cottage is near the beach. West Dennis Beach is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod Beaches and Mayflower Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Cape Cod Inflatable Park and Adventure Chatham. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Chatham, MA

What's nearby

Forest Beach - 6 min walk
Harwich Port - 5 min drive
Hardings Beach - 9 min drive
Chatham Fish Pier - 10 min drive
Chatham Lighthouse - 10 min drive

Getting around

Hyannis Transportation Center - 30 min drive
Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪Mac's Chatham Fish & Lobster - ‬6 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
‪Brax Landing Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
‪Corner Store- Chatham - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cape Cottage in Chatham, 2 Min From Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Cape Cottage in Chatham, 2 Min From Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cape Cottage in Chatham, 2 Min From Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cape Cottage in Chatham, 2 Min From Beach located?

This family-friendly South Chatham cottage is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Cape Cod Beaches and Forest Beach. Adventure Chatham and Red River Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D., Dallas, Texas

Jul 27, 2021

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

relaxing Cape experience

Great condo with historic Cape charm. We loved the charm of this home. The outdoor shower was so much fun and perfect after a day at the beach. The fresh cut flowers on the dining table was a sweet touch. It was perfect for our family of 3. Quiet neighborhood, fun walk to a small beach, perfect patio for breakfast. Rick was great at making sure we had what we needed and very responsive to questions. Our daughter said upon leaving that she would miss this sweet little house.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Charles P.

Aug 12, 2020

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

Great Beach Access

Everything was fine. However, most of the contents of the property were vary dated

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gayle E.

Aug 7, 2019

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

Our Chatham Vacation

This was a very cute house and would recommend it . Awesome neighborhood and It’s so close to Forest Beach. We enjoyed walking there in the morning and evenings. Richard was awesome and helped make our stay easier through our time without power from the tornado!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Jennifer T.

Jul 16, 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication

It was ok...

I think it was OK. Just a short walk to the beach. I have 4 kids so it was a bit small for us. We really needed a table that we could all eat at - there were a couple small pull out tables with fold down leaves but there wasn't enough room to open them up. I would also recommend more plastic bowls for snacks and plastic cups. I think this is a great spot for 4 people.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

Sep 6, 2018

Cute cottage near the water

This cottage was perfect for our family of four. A queen bed in the master would’ve fit the frame of my husband and me better(we are both 6’ tall), but everything else was perfect! We enjoyed walking to Pleasant beach with our two young boys (ages 3 and 4), grilling in the backyard, and using the outdoor shower after a long day at the beach. Pleasant beach was perfect for the little guys. Also it was a quick drive to nearby bigger beaches, like Nauset and Coast Guard beach. It’s a super quick drive into Chatham as well. We felt close to everything we needed! The cottage was clean and charming. Stocked with enough dishes to cook if you wanted. Lots of beach toys and towels. I highly recommend this place for its location. Rick was very welcoming, helpful, and easy to get in touch with.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Rick Butler

For four generations of the Butler family this has been our favorite home. We maintain our seaside cottage with pride, and welcome visitors from all over the world to share its unique character and locale. Originally from New York and New Jersey, we spend our time tending to the Cottage and visiting Cape friends. Rick attended Boston University and Yale, William IV hales from Princeton, and William III was Sheriff of Essex County.

Why they chose this property

For 57 years our family has owned this cottage and enjoyed watching the Cape change and grow. Our grandparents were antique dealers and decorated the house and gardens in traditional Cape style. Now in its fourth generation, our family takes pride in maintaining the house in the comfortable and hospitable style that our grandparents, Mildred and Bill, intended.

What makes this property unique

As children we played horseshoes and 'hide-and-seek' in the deep woods behind the property, and enjoyed biking, sailing, sun-bathing, and visits to the local theaters. We made day-trips to Province town and slept on the porch, now enclosed. The pine-paneled interior is uniquely Cape Cod-style, and our grandparents' collection of antique furniture and hooked rugs, also their Currier and Ives prints gave the place a special meaning to us. The walls now feature the paintings, prints and drawings of Niamh Butler, artist, our 4th generation!