A home away from home in Chatham:…read more We loved our recent stay in Chatham and especially staying at the Chatham Guest Rooms. We stayed in the upstairs 'Main Suite' which was spacious and comfortable for our family of 4! We really enjoyed having a full kitchen to cook in and a washer and dryer too! The apartment also came with everything we needed to enjoy the beach: chairs, towels, umbrellas, and a beach tote to carry everything in. This really came in handy! Danielle and Bob were very welcoming and created a lovely, thoughtful vacation get-a-way for their guests in a beautifully restored historic farmhouse! Thank you!

If you're looking for quality lodging at an affordable price on Cape Cod, I highly recommend…read moreChatham Guest Rooms. This is a house about a mile down from downtown Chatham with three "guest room" options: the Main Suite, which has a full kitchen, the Garden Suite, which has a private deck and library, and the East Room, where we stayed: a room with a private bath, queen-sized bed, and large window seat overlooking the garden that fills the rear of the property. The rooms all come equipped with coffee makers, cube fridges, and a cupboard with cups, plates, coffee filters, and other essentials. The East Room is large enough for two people, nicely decorated, and appointed with a lovely antique armoire and flat-screen TV. It has exposed ceiling beams, a cool, soothing decor palette, and soft lighting. The bathroom is modern with a glass-walled shower. My only caution is that the queen-sized bed is very soft, so be aware of that if you prefer a firm mattress. I got a peek at the Main Suite, which is gorgeous, and though we went off-season I could tell that the garden would be beautiful come springtime. This is not a B&B, but there are several options for breakfast nearby, more than that in-season. The business is run by two personable locals, Bob and Danielle, who also run a neat antique map shop that's adjacent to the rooms. They are helpful, attentive, and full of suggestions for things to see and places to dine. They allowed us our privacy while being attentive to our needs and picking up the room, and they checked on us regularly to make sure we were comfortable. Chatham is a quiet, quaint town with friendly people--not funky, more of a get-away-from-it-all type of place. The Guest Rooms are about a mile down from Chatham's downtown, which has a great locally-owned bookstore (remember those?), a neighborhood theater, and a variety of restaurants and shops. The lighthouse and beach are down there as well and make for a pleasant walk after a meal. There's a grocery store and CVS nearby. Chatham's location in the "elbow" makes it ideal for venturing out to explore other parts of the Cape. If things get too sleepy for you, the energy of Provincetown is about 75 minutes north. Cape Cod Mall is a 20-minute drive away if you tire of cute, small, locally-owned businesses and just want Starbucks and a movie with Dolby Surround Sound. Finally, the price is good, especially for the Cape where even off season B&B's and inns can be pricy. The local guide Bob and Danielle gave us reported that the Guest Rooms are one of the most reasonably-priced accommodations in the area. The Main Suite was priced about the same as a 3-star hotel room in a city and had much more to offer. For what we would have paid to stay at a flea-bag hotel, we had a great experience in a clean, comfortable, personally-appointed setting. .

In 2009 my (now) husband and I started our MV summer vacation tradition at Doreen's Kinsman Guest…read moreHouse. We arrived on bike in the pouring rain, completely soaked to the bone... Doreen welcomed us with open arms, brought us hot tea and dried our clothes in her dryer. The home was beautiful, very well maintained, the rooms warm and comfortable like home. It was, by far, our most romantic and memorable trip yet. We hope to return soon!

Overbrook House is a beautiful estate nestled away on a quiet side street in Buzzards Bay…read more I'll have to make a disclaimer that I have known the owners my entire life and that my mom works for them. But I can promise, that aside, they've earned a five star rating all on their own. I recently rented the house and grounds for my wedding and I can't imagine it turning out any more beautiful. Overbrook provides the perfect back drop for any outdoors, rustic DIY wedding and it's also perfect for family reunions or other large gatherings (which also happen regularly at the house). The house has somewhere between 10 and 12 beds, which will easily sleep 20 or more people. There are ample bathrooms (5 total if I remember correctly), closets and 2 working fireplaces on the first floor. A giant chef's kitchen connects to a butler's kitchen and then giant dining room, with the "biggest dining table I've ever seen". My favorite room has always been the library/den. However, the sun room, complete with walk out balcony overlooking the lawns, comes in a close second. There's also a basement apartment style unit and separate lodge available for rent. The grounds include open lawns, wooded areas, an in-ground pool and a large, separate dance hall for functions. Parking is provided by a gravel lot near the main house and two wooded lots by the dance hall. We held our wedding on one of the lawns, with an outdoor dinner under a tent on another lawn and the cupcakes and dancing happened in the intimate dance hall which is tucked away below a babbling brook in the woods. You get such a sense of privacy and intimacy at Overbrook house, it's really amazing. There is no maid or butler service or anything fancy like that, but they do provide bath and pool towels, linens and extra blankets, hand soap, cleaners, dishes, odds and ends here and there. It's basically like renting out someone's house and using it for whatever you will. There is a gas station and a CVS a mere 5 minutes away, and a quick 10 minutes into Wareham gets you to both a Wal Mart and Stop & Shop for anything else you might need. The house is also convenient to the Cape Cod Canal, via Main Street in Buzzards Bay and as a guest, you have access to a private beach right on the bay down the street. The house was clean and tidy when we arrived, the grounds well manicured and everything was in working order. Help was offered in the weeks leading up to our event, although we didn't need it, Erin and Kofi were available and willing to coordinate however they could. But what I probably liked most about my stay was that once you're in the house, you really aren't bothered by anyone. You feel alone (in a good way), and like the house is completely yours. You kind of forget you're even renting it from anyone and having been on enough vacations and trips myself, I can attest to the peace of mind that comes with not having to deal with people. It's nice! Many of the local rental companies have already dealt with and are familiar with Overbrook, so you shouldn't face much of an obstacle there. One bummer is that they don't allow dogs, so plan ahead for that. But it seems that they do make exceptions on a case by case basis for events such as a wedding, if your furry friend is an important part of your day, they understand that and are willing to accommodate such a request. I believe their policy is out of respect for future tenants who may have allergies and the like. Thank you! All in all, our stay at Overbrook was quiet, relaxing, unimposing and all of our guests were raving about how much they loved the place. It really is a gem, and I can foresee future gatherings happening....!

My friend had her wedding at Overbrook house over the weekend and it was a great time…read more A group of about ten of us had booked the cabin to stay in so that we could have (too much) fun at the wedding and not have to worry about getting anywhere. We were advised that the cabin was not heated and a bit drafty and to plan accordingly, which was fine because the price was right. Erin ended up asking if we wanted to stay at the Lodge, which was a little bigger and heated. We would be more comfortable and she wasn't going to charge us for the upgrade. It is the little things like this that really make an experience great. It was generous and unexpected and she didn't have to make that offer. The kitchen was ample and well stocked with pots and plates and glasses. It was nice to be able to make breakfast for ten people comfortably. Dogs are not allowed, but they do make exceptions depending on the situation with a deposit. We spent a little time in the main house, where the bridal party was staying and the kitchen is basically a commercial kitchen and the den/living room are spacious and kind of fancy in a rustic way. The barn was perfect for a wedding - there were about 150 people inside a tent outside of the barn and inside of the barn and it felt like enough room. Unfortunately, it was raining the whole time but we ended up having fun anyway. It was a nice getaway for the weekend and a fun reunion with friends.

The design is chic, the staff is super nice, and the location is unbeatable. My problem was getting…read morestuck with the corner room on the first floor for 5 nights. It was like a tiny dark dungeon on full display. (Great if that's your thing!) Plus, my shower, while stylish, always ran out of hot water and the room got freezing when the September temps dipped below 60 at night. I'm fine with the slut-adjacent communal vibe and for the price, I suppose it was good value.

Very warm ,rustic , & cozy walk down memory lane. You feel like you're back in the 1950's Very…read moreprofessional, skilled, & warm staff. Super renovations. Underrated class you can afford.

I knew I was a fan when our host picked us up from the train station, and I saw the bumper sticker…read moreon their car that read: Eve was framed. Love it. My boyfriend and I stayed here for two nights and we loved it. It's small-only 3 available bedrooms, in a beautiful house that Lisa and her husband live in. We stayed in the 'Ocean Air Suite.' The rooftop patio wasn't open, but it was a beautiful room, and was nice to have our own bathroom. They don't offer a full breakfast, but they have coffee and tea and muffins in one of the rooms downstairs. Lisa is friendly, hilarious, and very helpful with suggestions/information on what to do in Gloucester, but still gives you enough space to do your own thing. It's about a 15 min. walk to downtown/Main St, and it's a nice walk along the water (lined with millions of American flags, which is pretty hilarious; or maybe pretty and hilarious). It is right along whatever that main road is, which has pretty heavy traffic in the summer (lots of loud motorcycles), so it was a bit loud at times-though we had our windows open the whole time to get the full 'ocean air' effect.

Beware of this property. Generally the location would have been a quiet and a bare-bones but…read morecomfortable stay, BUT the bathroom in our room was flooded and completely unusable. As I was in the bathroom I heard the shower in the unit above turn on and then saw water start pouring out of the ceiling. It was obvious that this was an ongoing issue because the ceiling had been patched several times. This continued until the bathroom was flooded and the ceiling was saturated all the way out into the room and above the bed. I immediately called the hotel who acted surprised (even though it was an obvious ongoing issue) and they assured me they would take care of it right away. They didn't. I never heard from them again, they declined my follow up call, and the bathroom remained flooded for the remainder of my stay. Every time the unit above would shower, I would have water pouring out of the ceiling into my bathroom. For the entire weekend I had to walk through standing water just to use the bathroom in a hotel that refused to fix anything and was definitely not inexpensive on a holiday weekend. I don't expect that every room has a similar issue, but I think this issue speaks to the character of the hotel management. If they ignored this glaring issue, what else are they hiding?

Great, and whimsical! This is the antidote to a bland hotel. Individual guest rooms, most with…read moreprivate bath/shower, and wonderful common areas. All rooms/common areas are covered with loads of artwork, some great, some not, but loads of whimsy. A sunny open sitting room with fireplace, and green plants hanging everywhere; a comfortable and funky jungle-like bar (honor system); tea and coffee nook; dining area with actual charm; and a fully equipped common kitchen. Patio area in back has a koi pond, and the whole place is dog-friendly. Clean,friendly and the opposite of a sterile hotel! If your room faces the front, it may get road noise, but that is the only negative I found. Never staying anywhere else again!

The Samuel Bates house hides two fully furnished apartments. One sleeps 5+, the other 4+. Each unit…read morewith a full sized kitchen, washer dryer, sitting and dining area. The location in the center of tiny Cohasset is great for anyone attending a wedding on the South Shore of Boston or at the popular Red Lion Inn in Cohasset. The listed rates are 1,500 a week, monthly and nightly rates are available on request. My family stayed here in the summer of '11 for several weeks to be close to family and it was a fantastic experience. Parking is simple and free behind the Main St. frontage. The units sit over Bia's and an outdoor clothing store. Bia's is wel known and loved for lunch and dinner and should be on your list for local dining. The units are clean and very well appointed, across the street is a local quick mart for your eggs, milk and butter. You can see the interior pictures here: http://www.samuelbateshouse.com/pictures.php There is limited basic cable and free WiFi, but the signal is weak, don't count on it for a robust internet connection. Cell service in Cohasset in general is middling to poor, but a TMobile hot spot did get a full 4G.

We rented both sides of the Samuel Bates House for our wedding. It was a great space to allow our…read moreout-of-town in-laws to sleep, prep, and congregate. I would definitely recommend this rental for anyone looking for some overflow space -- whether it be the holidays, a wedding or a beach weekend! The setup is flexible and the owners are great. (I can't recall if the WiFi was strong, but cell service has improved in Cohasset (Verizon) so that shouldn't be a major issue anymore.) If you're going to a wedding at the Red Lion Inn, you can easily walk from this location to the Red Lion. It's also really close to most of the churches in the Cohasset village, so very convenient for weddings!

I can't recommend The College Club of Boston enough. It's a beautiful victorian style building. Old…read morefashioned, but truly iconic. I was staying for 2 nights, my first time in the city. I was very unsure which area to stay in, but I'm so happy I chose CCB because the location is absolutely perfect. Back Bay is very nice and safe. You even have a wonderful park just outside the doorstep to walk around, and the lovely Boston Commons only two blocks away. Check-in/out was one of the most seamless experiences I've had with hotels/airbnbs. I didn't have to check in with anyone, and I received the door code a few days before. They have a lovely dining room for guests with homemade cookies, fruit, coffee and tea. Unfortunately I didn't take advantage of the breakfast, but I'm sure it's great too. CCB is really the perfect mix of a hotel and bed/breakfast. I was unsure about doing the solo room with a shared bathroom, but other than having to wait for the other guest to finish his shower so I could take an urgent bio break, it was no issue at all and I would hands down do it again. I'm pretty sure the other floors have a bathroom if you absolutely need it though. For the location, price, comfort, and amenities, College Club of Boston is a no brainer. I got the please to quickly meet the GM on my way out, and she is super sweet. I even left my airpods in the room, and without hesitation they are shipping them back to me. 5 starts forsure.

We had our wedding ceremony here. It was absolutely perfect. We had 12 guests total, but the space…read morecould definitely accommodate a considerably larger party. The venue itself was breathtakingly beautiful, clean, and presentable. We requested a charcuterie board, champagne, and fruit platter, and it was stunningly displayed and high quality. There was a great mini-bar. Anna the manager was very responsive and accommodating. I am extremely pleased with our experience and would 100% recommend this venue!

Our family visited just before the tourist season. We had the place to ourselves. It was charming,…read morelovely, and perfect! Mary Beth was the best host! Can't wait to return (soon)!

Stayed here in June 2025 and had a wonderful time! The staff is awesome- especially the manager…read moreGib. It's off the beaten path and very quiet. I would definitely stay here again.