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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedroomsSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Chatham, MA
  • Place, Chatham Fish Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Hardings Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Chatham Lighthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)

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About the area

Chatham

City center stay.You'll find Monomoy Theatre and Chatham Drama Guild within 2 miles (3 km) of this cottage. Veterans Field and Mayo House are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Chatham Fish Pier - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Chatham Lighthouse Beach - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Hardings Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Chatham Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Harwich Port - 9 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Hyannis Transportation Center - 28 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Three Fins Coffee House & Cacao Factory - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Shark - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kream 'n Kone - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pain D'avignon - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

WALK TO RESTAURANTS, SHOPS & LIQUOR STORE! CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN CHATHAM!

This adorable cottage is in an ideal location in West Chatham! Located on a quiet cul-de-sac with five other homes. A 5 minute walk down the street brings you to White Pond. The cottage has deeded rights to the pond, for you to enjoy swimming, fishing and canoeing. It has 3 bedrooms- 1 queen bed, 2 twins and bunk beds that sleep 2. One bathroom with stall shower and sink. With a sunny open floor plan, it provides lots of living space. Washer/dryer and central air. Bed linens, bath towels and kitchen towels all included. Fully equipped kitchen is the perfect size to cook any meal and relax at home- rather than eat out. New LG stainless steel electric range for the 2025 season! Relax in the sunroom and enjoy your favorite book and morning coffee. Just outside the kitchen door is a Weber gas grill. Beach towels are here for your convenience. Plus sand toys for the kids. The landscaping is lovely with grass and mature trees. Parking for 2 cars.
To Get to White Pond:
Leaving the cottage— walk down to the end of Balfour Court and make a left. Walk to the end of Balfour Lane, which ends in a cul-de-sac. Take the paved road on the left and down the hill, road curves to right. Stay on right. Road becomes 2 tire tracks to clearing with sign “Swimming for Balfour Residents ONLY with pond access.”

House Rules:
- Do not smoke
- Do not bring your pets
- Be respectful of our neighbors as several live there full time
- Dispose of all remaining food and place garbage in the outside bin before you leave
- Place all dirty dishes in the dishwasher and run
- Wash and dry all used linens and towels prior to check out. Do NOT wash bedspreads or pillow shams-- please leave them on the beds.
Off season: Nov-April. There will be a $60 laundry fee, as the laundry shed will be winterized.
- Return key upon departure
- Check in- after 3pm
- Check out by 10am

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please strip all used bedding along with all used towels and please wash and dry. Leave in the dryer. Please do not wash comforters and shams.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please rinse off in the outdoor shower before ente
If guest cancels reservation, all monies received

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed
Not allowed

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
Note from host: Not allowed
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Not allowed For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number C0225970550

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Reviews

WALK TO RESTAURANTS, SHOPS & LIQUOR STORE! CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN CHATHAM! Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 91 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H., Lynnfield

Liked: Cleanliness
My husband and I stayed in this lovely Cape house with our 13-year old son while we were in town for a week for a family wedding. It was perfect! It’s such a sweet spot, and reminded me of the Cape vacations we used to take when I was a kid - peaceful, simple, and carefree.It’s an easy walk to a great bakery and coffee shop, and a nice walk to the shops and restaurants on Main Street.Sharon is easy to communicate with, and does a great job hosting.We’d definitely recommend this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was great. We had a wonderful time and Sharon was great. Would def stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cottage. Very clean, great location. Nice yard, could use an outside table for meals. Very nice porch especially for morning coffee and evening meals. House is a little dated but would stay again. Sharon was an excellent host. Very good communicator.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheri L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

S H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage is well located in Chatham with easy access to downtown and local beaches. The cottage is very clean and has everything you need for cooking, grilling, laundry, etc. We had a very pleasant week's stay and owner communicates well for providing information and answering questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Seamus D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

My daughters and I were in town for the annual Christmas Stroll. Sharon's house is adorable, clean, comfortable and you cannot beat the location. Very close to town and the the fish market where we purchased steamed and cracked lobster for our dinner. We enjoyed walking down to White Pond to watch the gorgeous sunset. Street is tucked away off of Rte 28 on a quiet road. Fabulous and festive weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAIME J.

Great little place!

This was our third stay in this wonderful house. It has everything you need. Perfect location!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great summer getaway

We really enjoyed the cottage for our end of summer trip to Chatham. Sharon was a wonderful and generous host who responded timely to any inquiries we had. Great location in Chatham with easy access to downtown as well as Chatham beaches. Nice, quiet street with access to walking trails. Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jon T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Solid

Sharon was a great host and check-in and communication were super easy. Great proximity to downtown and to beaches and that is really all we cared about. Accommodations were clean and neat albeit rustic and dated. In summary, for the cost in the overpriced Cape this is a solid choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely mini-baby Moon with my husband

We had a lovely time in Chatham! We went fishing at white pond lake 2 of the days and caught some big bass. We drove to Mayflower beach one day. We observed the light house and walked along light house beach where we saw live star fish, crabs, love mollusks in the shallow water. We observed at the fishing pier where we saw the fishermen unload their fish and the seals surround the boat for a snack. The home was a short drive to shopping and restaurants. Overall a lot of happy memories before baby arrives and we were very happy about the affordable price of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

AnneMarie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

All good

Everything was as described. Our family enjoyed the sun room for meals or games. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

pat a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Chatham Getaway

Perfect cottage for our needs. Located close to all the sights and sounds of the area. Property owner responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAIME J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Repeat Guest

This is an adorable cottage for our Mother/Daughter trip. It has everything you need and is in a great location. Sharron is a wonderful host.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Balfour cottage

What a great place to stay! I was on the Cape for Thanksgiving so it was a different kind of vacation but just as much fun. This sweet house had everything I needed and close to town and the beach. I loved walking the Sylvan Path every morning. The host stayed in touch to make sure everything was fine. Thanks Sharon!
Stayed 23 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon F., South Windsor

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we needed !

Location was amazing for exploring Chatham! We were able to paddle board on the pond which was so quiet and peaceful, hiked on th trails up the road and close to downtown and beaches ! The house was a exactly as advertised, it was clean ,
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

J C., New York, New York

Liked: Cleanliness

Open floor plan, walk to restaurants, and bedding was a plus!

Beach towels, beach toys if you have young kids were available along with bath towels Rooms were decent sized. Bedding was asthetically pleasing. Beds were comfortable. Lots of extra blankets and throws Heating and AC were so helpful as it was unusually cold when we were at the cape Love the grill and easy to use Walk to restaurants Easy access to Main Street Use public access to white pond on the other side of pond Owner was easy to communicate with and helpful Sunroom was a nice private "room" kids could play cards in at night and not worry about waking up the rest of the house. Clean house Cons: Bunk bedroom had a closet but it was locked so a bit challenging for kids to manage clothes out of their luggage. No dresser Bathroom was oddly laid out Typical early check out at 10 can be challenging due to laundering bedding at 8 am but it saves you from bringing your own.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely base for a Cape stay

This property made a lovely base for exploring the Cape. Easily accessible, near some good restaurants and an easy drive to Chatham, Harwich and beyond. Access to the public beach at White Pond was a highlight - we swam every day!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madelynne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

lovely cape spot

Sharon was so incredibly accomidating to us, I really appreciate her timeliness in responses and overall communication. The place overall was a cute and much needed get away for us. Very clean, and really has everything you could need!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sister trip, good thing multiple rooms as I snore!

Nice place centrally located. Larry’s PX great and the Sylvan Garden was a nice surprise! I wouldn’t necessarily brag about access to White Pond however.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Becky P.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Yuck

The house smells so badly like it has been closed for years with no airing out. I threw everything I brought out or in the wash as soon as I got home. And ANTS and EARWIGS everywhere! Sitting on the sofa, prepping food in the kitchen and laying in bed, they were always crawling on us. We were there for a week, and there wasn't even enough soap to last 3 days. After contacting the owner for MANY other issues, and getting a lackluster response, I gave up and just dealt with everything myself. Not a way I wanted to spend my vacation! Tried to move after day 2, but everything was full for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway

This was a short weekend getaway. Very quiet and a great place to unwind. Caught up on a lot of reading and just relaxed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022