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Charming Chatham Beach House; Walk to Hardings Beach

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Rhododendron House
Living room
Living Room
Living Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Chatham, MA
  • Place, Hardings Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Cod Beaches
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyannis Harbor
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Chatham Beach House; Walk to Hardings Beach

You will love Rhododendron House -- a recently updated 2 bedroom vacation house. This private hilltop retreat is located 3/10 miles from one of Chatham's most popular family beaches, Hardings Beach. The short walk saves you $20 a day in beach parking fees! Newly painted inside and out, the house comes fully equipped with beach chairs/coolers, grill, bikes, two kayaks, outdoor shower and washer/dryer. Recent renovations include new Master Bedroom with King Size Bed, entirely new kitchen and patio deck. Main Street in Chatham is less than 3 miles from the house and has outstanding shops, restaurants, art galleries, parks, band concerts, baseball games and a library that has summer programs for the whole family. Come enjoy a comfortable stay in Chatham and fall in love with our wonderful town on the elbow of the Cape.


Nearby Attractions: Bike and walk on the Cape Cod Rail Trail. Cape League baseball is in full swing from mid June to the first week in August. Visit the playground, wonderful art galleries, bistros, antique shops, nautical stops and candy shops. Keep an eye out for "Sharks in the Park" or "Whales in the Park". Watch the Chatham fishermen unload their boats at the local fish pier, and enjoy some of the best fresh caught local seafood in New England. Visit the historical Chatham Lighthouse. Fresh water and salt water fishing along the shoreline. There are thousands of seals that are easily spotted along the ocean front, especially from the Chatham Fish Pier. Seal tours are available. Great White Sharks are around off the Chatham Coast as well.

Restaurants: There are a variety of restaurant choices available in Chatham, as well as in the neighboring towns of Harwich, Brewster and Orleans. The best seafood on the Cape is available right in downtown Chatham.....

Fishing: Some of the finest fishing can be found on Cape Cod. We can provide you with a number of fishing spots and local fishing Charters. Chatham is THE destination for World Class Bluefin Tuna and Striped Bass Fishing. The cool waters off the Cape Cod elbow make this a prime destination for multiple game fish. Whales are also abundant, just off the coastline.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0101910550
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Located in West Chatham, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod Beaches and Cape Cod National Seashore, while Gallery Antonia and Chatham Drama Guild are cultural highlights. Chatham Marconi Maritime Center and Adventure Chatham are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Map
Chatham, MA

What's nearby

  • Hardings Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cape Cod Beaches - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Main Street Hyannis - 34 min drive - 37.8 km
  • Mayflower Beach - 35 min drive - 33.4 km
  • Hyannis Harbor - 36 min drive - 38.8 km

Getting around

  • Hyannis Transportation Center - 29 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Three Fins Coffee House & Cacao Factory - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chatham Squire - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pain D'avignon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ridgevale Beach Snack Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Chatham Beach House; Walk to Hardings Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Chatham Beach House; Walk to Hardings Beach?

As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Chatham Beach House; Walk to Hardings Beach on 8 May 2026 start from NZ$543, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Charming Chatham Beach House; Walk to Hardings Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Chatham Beach House; Walk to Hardings Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Chatham Beach House; Walk to Hardings Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Chatham Beach House; Walk to Hardings Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Hardings Beach and Cape Cod Beaches. Hardings Lighthouse and Chatham Chamber of Commerce are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and convenient location to downtown
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

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

Chatham House

Very nice property, private with convenient location tobeach and town.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael z.

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

Cape Cod get away

Great location, very clean, very private and quiet. We had a great time in Chatham and everything the area had to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Needs some updating inside and out, but was comfortable and close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline S.

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

Short walk to beach & shops

Excellent cottage for a small family that wants easy access to beautiful beaches and dining. The house has everything you need to enjoy your vacation and David is very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dagny B.

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

Wonderful!

We had a wonderful time staying here! The living room/dining area is wonderful with a lot of light, and we spent a lot of time on the back deck. It is walkable to the bay, and was perfect for our needs!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie S.

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

Great house in a great location

My friends and I enjoyed our stay so much! Clean, comfortable, excellent location far enough out of town to be away from the crowds but close enough that it was super easy to get to. Love that it was such a quick bike ride to a quiet, beautiful beach as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Chatham visit

Nice house, close to the beach, perfect location for a family of 4
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camilla G.

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

Loved it

Such a great location within 10 minutes walk of the beach. House is well equipped and comfortable. Communication was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen M.

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

Great spot, comfortable, private

Had a good week-long stay. Upon arrival, the cottage looked and smelled clean. Quiet location, easy walk to a beautiful beach. Nice to have an updated kitchen, washer/dryer, sheets and towels provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil M.

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

Perfect

Celebrated a birthday with friends. Loved the property and the proximity to the beach and town
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect setup for a small family beach vacation. The walk to beautiful Harding’s Beach was even shorter than anticipated - and several bikes were available to make it even shorter. Beach accessories all provided and in good working condition. As for the house - new kitchen appliances were great, beds were comfortable, air conditioning in both rooms - and the deck was a great place to spend time in morning and evening. Best of all, Dave was a fantastic host - kind, generous, very communicative. Would come back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Great stay in Chatham

We had a great stay and experience. The host was super helpful with all my questions, answering promptly and thoroughly. The cottage had everything we needed, and then some, like a basement with a pool/ping pong table. It was very quiet, which i appreciated since I'm a light sleeper. The beach is a short walk, though we preferred the Lighthouse Beach a few miles away, and the ocean beaches of the Cape Cod National Seashore, which is about a 25 minute drive.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

Cozy charming private cottage close to Hardings Beach

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Rhododendron house. It had all the amenities we could have wanted. New kitchen appliances, and washer and dryer which we loved! Lots of pots and pans, plenty of dishes and some spices too. Comfortable beds, plenty of towels. Close to town and a nice walk to the beach. We loved the privacy the rhododendron grove provided. It is on a steep hill with a tall step up to the front door so I would not recommend it for individuals with limited mobility. All in all a wonderful spot. Host was very communicative and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kevin V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Could have been cleaner and no second bathroom as listed

The property was okay not great the garage door was difficult to open and close
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Chatham vacation

Overall the cottage was adequate but the steepness of the driveway and its uneven paving was a challenge. The cottage has a decent living area. The kitchen is fairly new but the cabinet space could use some attention. Every cabinet was filled with mismatched items. Storing food was an issue. Appliances were nice. Deck area a plus. The proximity to the beach a plus too.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

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

Good location

Comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dagny B.

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

Great Stay

We loved staying at the beach house. It is even more beautiful in person, and so bright in the living and dining room! It had everything we needed and was so close to the beach that we walked it multiple times. It was just what we were looking for and we would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie K.

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

perfect week

We just spent a perfect week at this house, the location is amazing, my kids loved boogie-boarding at Hardings Beach, watching the fishing boats come in at the pier and all the fun ice cream places around. The house had everything we needed, the deck is great to eat outdoors and the outdoor shower is awesome. We would definitely go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

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

Great house near the beach

We loved our week at Rhodedendron House. It's very comfortable, well equipt for a small family. The pictures are current and accurate. This is a real Cape Cod beach cottage that has all the modern amenities but retains it's summer charm. Hardings Beach is great with a long stretch of beach to spread out and walk. Dave provided great local info and was available via text if needed.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My stay at the Cape

Beautiful location, near the beach. The landlord was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John I.

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

Chatham excape

Well-appointed house that suited us for a 4 night stay. Loved the area. Great private patio. Everything went smoothly. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen F.

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

Pretty lot, quiet and private

The cottage had everything we needed, including a nicely landscaped lot that was private and quiet. Senior citizens like us may wish there was a railing on the front steps, but owner says he will have one installed during the off season.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

craig g.

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

Location is great. Didn't know we would be doing laundry.

Spent 2 nights here with family and totally enjoyed Chatham and Cape Cod. Pros: The location is great with an easy walk to Hardings Beach. Quick ride into Chatham Main St., Lighthouse, restaurants, ice cream shops, etc. Chatham is also only an hour or so from Provincetown for whale watch boats and exploring Ptown. Dave is great with communication and very responsive to questions. The back deck is very pleasant for morning coffee or lunch with nice sunshine. The kitchen was modern and functional. Wifi was fast and the TV had real cable. Cons: We must have missed it in the listing and if so I apologize, but we had no idea we would be making beds upon arrival and then needing to wash and dry all the bed linens and towels before departure. Also the lot could use some landscaping and the garage looks like it's in decay so the arrival impression is not great. The closet in master bedroom was full of clutter, which I was surprised all the stuff was not stored in the basement so as to leave the closet nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

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

Location, Location, Location

The house is very close to Hardings Beach- it was a delight to walk the beach every morning and bring the kids down every day to soak in some sun. The location is super. The house is older & small but clean. The appliances are new. Although towels and linens are provided, I'd suggest bringing your own. The walk to the beach is lovely and we hit some awesome weather. We used two beach chairs from the garage but brought our own umbrella, beach mat and cooler. The house has a nice back deck and great outdoor shower. Try going to Mac's Chatham Fish & Lobster for dinner- don't let the lines scare you. It moved quick! The house owner is great and answers any questions you may have. It was reassuring to know he was a text away. Thanks Dave for a great week at the Cape!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by David Andrews

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I grew up spending my Summers in Chatham and fell in love with this beach town. I spend as much time as I can in town and love every minute of it. It is ocean therapy! I work diligently every Spring to update and maintain this house, and enjoy the opportunity to share it with folks as well.

Why they chose this property

My Grandfather built this house and it has been in my family for over 50 years. We have been the only owners.

What makes this property unique

Private, set back from the road, but with easy access to Hardings Beach. Plenty of Parking up by the house. It is the perfect location for all things Chatham! The cottage features the largest Rhododendrons I have ever seen. Several are 50 years old and over 40 feet tall! They provide a wall of privacy to nearby houses. They are breathtaking when in bloom, usually around Memorial Day weekend into late June.

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