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CHATHAM VACATION RENTALS, MASSACHUSETTS |
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Why Vacation in Chatham |
| Surrounded on three sides by water - the Atlantic Ocean, Nantucket Sound and Pleasant Bay - Chatham’s 66-mile shoreline is a haven for water activities. The glorious Indian summer and the mild winter make Chatham a popular year-round destination. The traditional Friday night band concerts and festivities including the Spring Fling, Fourth of July Parade, the Festival of Arts, Seafest, Christmas by the Sea and First Night Celebration with a fabulous fireworks display over Oyster Pond inspire the visitors to visit Chatham time and again. |
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Chatham Vacation Rental Information |
| Situated at the southeast tip of Massachusetts and half way down the Cape Cod peninsular, Chatham is an ideal vacation destination as it has something to offer to everyone. Vacation rentals in scenic Chatham include comfortable homes, cozy villas, quaint cottages, luxurious condos and beautiful cabins. Providing breathtakingly beautiful views of the surrounding beaches, these vacation rentals include |
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| amenities such as Jacuzzi, fireplaces, television, VCR, phone and high-speed internet connections. The 1 to 4 bedroom homes can easily accommodate between 2 to 10 people. Large groups can opt for 5 and 6 bedroom homes that can easily sleep from 12 to 14 people. On-site activities include hiking, biking, golf, tennis, basketball, golf, fishing and wildlife viewing. |
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Special Information for Booking Vacation Rentals in Chatham |
| The high season is from mid-June to Labor Day and the rates of the rentals are the highest during this season. The low season is during September and October, when you can get the best discounts and bargains. Most rentals require a minimum stay period, which may vary from 3 days to a week. Some rentals may require you to pay a security fee in advance. Linens are usually included in the rent, but you have to pay an additional cleaning fee. Check to see if the rental allows smoking and is pet friendly. |
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Must See in Chatham |
Chatham is known for its beach culture and for being a true ‘walking town,’ as once you park your car, everything is within strolling distance. Visit Chase Park to see the windmill or the Old Atwood House Museum, where books, memorabilia and many personal belongings of the famous Cape Cod author Joseph C. Lincoln are preserved. You can also visit the Mayo House Museum, which is open to tourists from June through September. |
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Sights and Attractions in Chatham |
| Chatham’s historical attractions infuse it with a charm of its own, making Chatham a town you will want to visit again and again.
• Old Atwood House Museum
• Mayo House Museum
• Chatham Lighthouse
• Monomoy Theatre
• Chatham Railroad Museum
• Cape Cod Maritime Museum |
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Outdoor Recreation in Chatham |
| The beautiful beaches of Chatham are perfect for outdoor activities be it lazing in the sun, or spending a relaxed day swimming in the calm waters. You can play volleyball on the beaches or go out sailing or fishing. If adventure is your sense of fun, you can opt for kayaking, parasailing or windsurfing.
• Biking
• Beach and Water Activities
• Fishing
• Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge
• Cape Cod National Seashore | |
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Golfing in Chatham |
| Chatham offers its visitors a pleasant golfing experience. Check out the Chatham Seaside Links, a town-owned course. Though its a small 9-hole golf course, it offers a challenging round of golf for all levels. The holes consist of mostly par 3's and 4's. The hilly Eastward Ho Country Club is a private course surrounded by Pleasant Bay, a part of the Atlantic Ocean. This 18-hole golf course offers breathtaking views of the surroundings but is often subject to heavy winds. |
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Chatham Fairs and Festivals |
| Most festivals, fairs, and events are held in the late spring, summer, and early fall. Chatham is famous for its band concerts, lighthouse tours, theater productions, and the numerous crafts fairs held through out the summer months.
• Cape Cod Maritime Days
• Annual Chatham Haunted Inns Tour
• Christmas by the Sea
• Chatham First Night
• Strawberry Parade |
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Dining and Nightlife in Chatham |
Chatham offers a unique dining experience, be it casual dining or a romantic dinner for two. For fast food, check out the New England Pizza House. The specialties include mouth-watering pizza, calzones, subs, salads, pasta, gyros and much more. You can also enjoy a game of Keno while you eat. Marion’s Pie shop is necessary visit for sumptuous pies and cinnamon rolls. The Blue Coral Seaside Cuisine & Spirits is a tranquil outdoor restaurant nestled amongst a beautiful garden setting. Varieties of rum drinks are available in the full-stocked bar. Lunch is casual fare with salads, Black Angus burgers, sandwiches and clam chowder. At dinnertime, the Blue Coral caters to an adult crowd and live entertainment is featured on Friday and Saturday nights.
Try the Sou'Nachos or the marinated steak at the Sou’wester Steak House, where you can also enjoy watching live bands perform while you are busy relishing your steak. Usually the summer evenings in Chatham resonate with live band concerts that are held every Friday evening at 8 PM in Kate Gould Pak on Main Street, so if you are in town this time of the year do remember to watch one of the performances.
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Shopping in Chatham |
If you want to shop for souvenirs of your trip to Chatham, be sure to head for downtown to the old-fashioned Ben Franklin Variety Store, the Chatham Candy Manor or the Mayflower Shop. Chatham abounds in one-of-a-kind shops such as Yankee Ingenuity, the well-stocked Yellow Umbrella Books and several clothing stores, galleries, and cafes that are all just steps from the Atlantic Ocean.
Chatham Antiques features items from 1850 to 1920. The store features an interesting collection of American and European silver, including coins, sterling silver and silver plate, as well as 19th and early 20th century China like calyxware, lustre, grandmotherware and sprigged ware. Bartholomew Gallery is a fine art and jewelry gallery famous for high quality handcrafted jewelry in both gold and sterling silver, in addition to original paintings, giclées, limited edition bronze and sculptures. Visit the Black Dog to choose from nautically inspired clothing, accessories and freshly baked goods. For that special souvenir, check out Cape Cod Specialties. |
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Best Times to Visit Chatham |
Winter may be the best time to visit small-town Chatham, as the population swells to several times its normal size during the summer. The rates of rentals are lower in winters and you can look for great bargains in restaurants and shopping venues. If you aren’t a fan of the white stuff, then it may be best to visit from March to May, though the temperature will remain a cool 30-50ºC.
By June, spring in Chatham is in full bloom. Through the summer, ocean breezes keep temperatures pleasant, with an average summer temperature in the 70ºs. Chatham is known for its fog, which keeps gardens blooming and summer mornings cool. The water is blue and warm through October, as Indian summer lingers here. November’s air is crisp and the scenery is breathtaking, which makes the fall a great time for tennis, golf and other outdoor activities. |
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Time Zone for Chatham |
Eastern Standard Time |
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Getting To and Around Chatham |
| The Chatham Municipal Airport is located on George Ryder Road, just northwest of Chatham Center. Bus service directly from Boston Logan International Airport to Hyannis and Harwich is provided by Plymouth & Brockton Bus Line. The Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority provides daily bus service from Hyannis to Orleans with stops in North Chatham, near the Chatham Rotary, and in South Chatham. Auto rentals are readily available, but bicycling or walking are also easy ways to get from place to place in Chatham. |
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