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300 Yds on Sidewalk to Hardings Beach; On Private 1.5 Acres.

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A house with a covered porch, a well-maintained lawn, and dense greenery.
A covered porch with a table and chairs, large windows, and a ceiling fan.
A room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a seating area with wicker chairs and a sofa.
A paved pathway flanked by wooden fences and lush greenery, leading through a park-like setting.
A two-story house with a front porch, a barbecue grill, and a picnic table in the yard.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Cape Cod Beaches
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Chatham, MA
  • Place, Hardings Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Cod Beaches
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Chatham Lighthouse Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

3 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

300 Yds on Sidewalk to Hardings Beach; On Private 1.5 Acres.

If you have children or grandchildren, Blue Skye is for you. Lots of lawn to run and play, but they are far from the street and other off-property houses. Curl up with that book or just close your eyes because you know this house and yard is perfect for them.
Hardings Beach - the most popular area beach because of its warmer, calmer water, wide clean sand, and a one mile beach walk to the lighthouse. It's a 2 minute walk with the children along a wide pedestrian sidewalk to the beach. Use the Red Flyer wagon to take the kids down to the beach. Look for the seals, boats heading into Nantucket Sound, wind surfers, fishermen, the famous fish weirs off shore, and lots of shells to find.
Pick your Hideaway - is it the screened porch, front porch swing, a rocking chair under a shade tree, or a sunny spot far away from the kids playing on the lawn?
Need to borrow some sand or lawn toys? Look under the porch.
Bring your bikes and store them under the porch. The Cape Cod Bike Trail goes for 22 miles and is only a 4 minute drive up the road.
Outdoor Private Shower
Dining room table will seat 10. 8 can easily sit at the porch table, and 6 at the kitchen table.
Den is a separate room with sofa, chairs, internet ready TV with DVD, and coffee table/floor space for games and toys.
The property also includes a separate 2 bedroom cottage that is rented during the summer; however this cottage is located by the road, is 200' from your house, and is shielded by numerous trees, bushes, and the car parking area. A 2 bedroom cottage is near your house; however this is not rented out and it's entrance faces in an opposite direction. One of my children may use it at some point during the summer to help me with the upkeep and maintenance of the the property.


Keywords: 300' from the road, quiet, secluded, and with an expansive 1.5 acres of lawn and shade trees., Beautiful gardens and flowering hydrangeas.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Large private yard for playing
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Refund due to cancellation will be considered if house can be re-rented.
Rental Agreement is a part of this contract.
A refund will be issued in accordance with the Contract if the State pandemic rental restrictions will not permit occupancy during rental week.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0132240550
Property # 413198vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

West Chatham

West Chatham is home to this holiday home. Gallery Antonia and Chatham Shark Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Mayo House and Chatham Windmill. Chatham Marconi Maritime Center and Adventure Chatham are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating, sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Chatham, MA

What's nearby

  • Hardings Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cape Cod Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Chatham Lighthouse Beach - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Chatham Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Cape Cod National Seashore - 29 min drive - 28.4 km

Getting around

  • Hyannis Transportation Center - 30 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chatham Squire - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Snowy Owl Coffee Espresso Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Three Fins Coffee House & Cacao Factory - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Shark - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 300 Yds on Sidewalk to Hardings Beach; On Private 1.5 Acres. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 300 Yds on Sidewalk to Hardings Beach; On Private 1.5 Acres. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 300 Yds on Sidewalk to Hardings Beach; On Private 1.5 Acres. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 300 Yds on Sidewalk to Hardings Beach; On Private 1.5 Acres. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 300 Yds on Sidewalk to Hardings Beach; On Private 1.5 Acres. located?

Situated in West Chatham, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Hardings Beach and Cape Cod Beaches. Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge and Gallery Antonia are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful week at this property. The house is beautiful and the proximity to the beach was amazing! The grounds were well maintained and all of our questions were answered quickly. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is finely appointed and located just yards from the beach. Our visit was only enhanced by the property and the owners who were communicative and welcoming. The property was clean and is family friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to beach. Very quiet & private setting. Great yard to support outdoor yard games. Host is very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We felt at home in the wonderful accommodations. The property is beautiful. Chatham was worth a visit because of the beauty of the area. Everything was as promised very easy to check in to check out. It would be nice if you could reserve for say five nights rather than seven. We had to leave two nights early, but we felt like it was still a wonderful trip thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location - fun family time

It was great! The beach was so convenient. The weather even allowed us 5 days on the beach! The house was clean, spacious and the owner was very engaged and accessible.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Property met our expectations

The property was perfect . Good location Some beach chairs provided were very helpful. Overall we had a great week
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

312 Harding’s Beach Road

The house easily accommodated our family of 6 adults and 4 grandchildren. It was very comfortable, well equipped, and loaded with Cape Cod character. The grandchildren really enjoyed the large yard and were very happy with the short walk to one of our favorite beaches. Our entire family really enjoyed our week at this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a family vacation

We had such a great vacation hosted by the McDonalds house. The house is roomy, has the cape vibe, is super clean, and fit all 10 of use comfortably. This house has a quick walk to the beach and is set back to have a private relaxing yard. We would recommend this to anyone hoping to have a comfortable stay on the cape with easy access to Hardings beach. Working with the McDonalds is easy and everything is even better even than the pictures convey.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay and wonderful hospitality. Location is perfect too!

We had an amazing time staying at Tom’s property. The location was so ideal, especially for family, as we could see Harding’s Beach from the end of the driveway. Tom was extremely hospitable and friendly in ensuring we had everything we needed. The neighborhood is perfect too as it’s quiet and family friendly, but you’re less than 10 mins drive away from most places you’d like to go in Chatham and Harwich. House had plenty of room for congregating, hanging outside on two decks, and lounging in the yard.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to beach!

Classic cape cod home in a great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home with all the amenities

This is a beautiful, spacious house with everything you need for a vacation. We used the American Flyer wagon to cart our beach stuff to the beach, a 5 min walk. The kids used the boogie boards. We relaxed on the front porch with a great porch swing. The upstairs has great AC and the bedroom downstairs also has AC. Communication with the owner, Tom, was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cant wait to come back

The house was better than advertised. I almost want to give it negative reviews so I will be able to rent it next year. The area is the best kept secret in Chatham and the house has old school charm with all of your modern conveniences. The owners have gone out of their way to ensure you have everything you need and have a great stay. I cant wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

Easy and friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A very nice experience

The house was in excellent shape, and the kitchen was quite large and very well stocked. The front yard provided a place for our granddaughter to play, and the beach was only a short walk away. An extra bonus was that the daughter and granddaughters of the owner were staying in another house on the property, and one of the granddaughters was very nice to our granddaughter.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
I'm glad to hear that you had an enjoyable stay at our house. We hope that you have us in your vacation plans next year!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home in a great location

The house was just as described. Clean and comfortable. Rooms are nicely decorated. Kitchen was well stocked with dishes, pots/pans and equipment. We spent a lot of time on the screened in porch. Also tons of beach toys, umbrellas, chairs, etc. so no need to haul your own. Short walk down to the beach which was easy with kids. All around great stay and highly recommended.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for Large Families!

This is our families's 2nd year renting this lovely Chatham home - and once again we came away with great memories!! Like many " empty nesters" our birds have flown to different shores, and to be able to gather them all, along with our 3 young grandchildren for a week of sun & fun was our dream. This house is perfect for that....plenty of room for all to spread out. 5 comfortable bedrooms ( the 2nd floor with central AC, which was really appreciated this year!), updated eat- in kitchen with high-end appliances, a family room with tv and board games, spacious living room and dining room. Our favorite gathering place was the huge screened in porch, where we had family dinners every night ( table seats 8-10). The yard is huge and well landcaped, private and set far back from the road so we felt comfortable bringing the little ones out to play. And did I mention the Beach? Hardings Beach ( which has been rated among the top 10 Beaches for Families in the US) is a 2 minute walk ( from the end of the driveway) along a wide flat sidewalk - which makes it easy when you have a 1,3 and 5 year old in tow! This was one of our grandchildren's favorite daily Chores- packing up the large red wagon provided by the Owner, with sand toys, umbrellas , beach towels ( again, all provided by him) to start out for our adventures at the beach. And you are just minutes of driving distance from the Town of Chatham, with all it's great restaurants, shops etc to enjoy. Blue Skye is a vacation Rental that has something for Every generation, and the owner Tom is a pleasure to deal with. What else can I say? We'll be back next Year!

About the host

Hosted by Tom McDonald

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The McDonald family welcomes you to our family reunion home, Blue Skye. The Clan MacDonald has its roots on the Isle of Skye in Scotland, hence the name. We have 4 children who span an age range of 21 years, and we are now blessed with 10 granddaughters. We are not members of Planned Parenthood but probably should have been. Our primary home is in Hudson, Ohio, and our children are presently in Swampscott MA, Vermont, Utah, and New Zealand. The dining room table has seen many a lobster dinner and late night family remembrances (some of them true). Tom is a retired general contractor. His extra time includes tennis, bagpiping, piano, boating, and golf. Barbara is a retired residential architect. She enjoys working with various service organizations, gardening, reading, and being a grandmother.

Why they chose this property

We had stayed here when it was a B&B, but eventually when the B&B experience with children became difficult, we rented other homes in the area. We continued our friendship with the property owners through the years, and in 1996 when we found that our friends were selling this property, we took a giant leap into the unknown. It's a wonderful place for grandchildren, and we're thrilled that our children and grandchildren love to come and visit us in Chatham.

What makes this property unique

Blue Skye is uniquely situated 300 feet from the sidewalk with an expansive lawn and privacy from other properties. Children have plenty of room to run and play, and parents can always find a quiet place to get away from the activity. There are gardens, both annual and perennial, and the blooming hydrangeas make the property magnificent in the summer. The beach is accessed by a wide sidewalk, and it is only 300 yards away. Go down many times during the day! It's only a 2 minute walk.

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