I would strongly recommend the property, Chatham Bars Carriage House. There are different layers of experience here. You drive up and the first impression is a dilapidated building next to a large graveyard. After calling the owner, you drive around to the other side, which looks much better, and go up to the second floor living quarters, which are spacious, luxurious and elegant. Because of this, we were happily surprised and glad that we had rented the place.

Having said that, the marketing headline of the place, "Walk to Chatham Main St, boutiques, restaurants, galleries, and night life" is simply not true. It is in walking distance of the post office, a small grocery and CVS. Everything else is a short drive away. The title, Chatham Bars Carriage House, seems to be taking advantage of the name of the famous resort, Chatham Bars Inn, a few miles away; the property is well inland, not near the Chatham Bars, which are sandbars off a famous beach. Downtown Chatham, a few minutes drive away, is one of the very nicest places on Cape Cod and proximity to that is certainly a major positive for the apartment.

The apartment was spotlessly clean except for one chair cover that the previous tenant had smeared with some cream cheese or something. Overall, that qualifies as spotless. The living room and dining room areas are large and luxurious, and the cozy sitting room is also luxurious. The kitchen and bedroom are spacious and very well equipped. My only quibbles: The main closets were blocked off for the owner's property and only an inadequate half-closet is available to guests. For this price the owner should provide minor amenities like a box of kleenex tissue and a soap for the shower.

Susan, the owner, is friendly and helpful. Again, we are glad that we rented her luxurious apartment and we would recommend it to others.