Bright Chatham House < 1/2 Mi to Lighthouse Beach!

Reviews

• Perfect Chatham getaway

  5/5

  Great location and house was great for our needs. We will consider staying here next year too!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Off Season Stay

  3/5

  The house was well decorated and very roomy. The kitchen light did stop working mid stay and there was no hot water in the downstairs half bath. Otherwise it was well suited to a few day stay. It was close to a huge beach which was great for the kids.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Great Cape house

  5/5

  We really enjoyed our stay in this home. It was close to town and shopping and right across the street from a path to the beach. It was very comfortable, had everything we needed, and was meticulously clean. The owner/caretaker was a pleasure to deal with and he responded to questions immediately. We were very happy with our stay!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Classic Chatham cottage, nice location, charming feel

  5/5

  Four of us - two couples - stayed here for a long weekend in early September. Certainly a great time to be on the Cape. The home is classic and comfortable. And although a pickier guest may be turned off by a bit of paint chipping in front and the need to jiggle the key in the lock, we didn't find it strange or out-of-character for the area. The sea air takes its toll on many things around here, and that's part of the charm I guess. And it was priced fairly and we liked Evolve's booking process - very simple and clear. We liked the multiple sitting rooms, the games, and the well-stocked kitchen. The boat parked in the back isn't rotting and is most certainly not in the way of anything. It probably wouldn't take much to make it sea-worthy again, and I can't imagine a more reasonable place for the owners to store it. Very close to the lighthouse and the main beach there - about a 5 minute walk. And the trails through the salt marsh make for a fun morning jog. We would book it again!

• Mediocre at best

  2/5

  It is clear that once upon a time this was a beloved family home, but sadly those days are gone. The reason the photo of the house is of the back is that a photo of the front would show both the sad deterioration of the shingles and rotting of the house trim AND the faded, rotting powerboat parked in the backyard. Fortunately the AC worked as advertised and there is a dishwasher. But no washer/dryer, which is a problem for a weekly rental. Our biggest disappointment was the ?beach? across the street, which was the main inducement for renting this home. In fact, the path leads to a tidal marsh....and to a real beach if you drag yourself and your gear a half mile over the sand. Forget it and just plan to walk down to Lighthouse Beach about a half mile down the road. Convenient for some, but NOT across the street as advertised. The disappointment and frustration began on arrival, with minutes wasted trying to get the key to open the lock on the back door. Another symptom of the lack of care and slow deterioration of the house which is our main conclusion and complaint. Find a home that is better maintained.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Robert, We are sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your stay at this property! We take these concerns seriously - accuracy is one of our 4 Core Property Standards, and we take care to set the correct expectations for our guests. As such, we do not advertise that a washer and dryer are available, and the private beach is accessible across the street by two short trails near the marsh. Since the property is so close to the ocean, the climate and humidity can impact the doors and locks on the home. The owner has oiled the mechanism and replaced the key so that future guests do not have similar difficulties accessing the property. Evolve is dedicated to the experience of our guests, and we are looking forward to helping the owner continue to host satisfied travelers at this vacation home. Best, the Evolve Team