Our week at the Mermaid's Rest was perfection. This cottage is so cute, well appointed and very comfortable. The attention to details by the owners shows throughout the entire property. Owners were very responsive. Location is great, love the walk thru the path to Forest Beach. Would stay again and recommend.

Our family had an excellent time at Mermaid's Rest. We loved the screen porch and easy access to the beach. We liked it so much we are going for a weekend in September!

Mermaid's Rest was a marvelous place to spend a week. We have spent years in the Pleasant Street / Forest Street Beach area but this is the first stay at Mermaid's Rest. Since the house is off the main road, it is a very quiet and restful. The screened-in porch is a terrific spot for breakfast and evenings just hanging out. The two downstairs bedrooms are well equipped to accommodate adults and teens. The upstairs loft area has a low ceiling so is a great escape for younger kids. Karen and Karen are extremely responsive to questions and have provided a lovely vacation home. show more show less

We stayed at Mermaids Rest the 2nd week in July and could not have had a better time! The cottage is adorable, very clean and well equipped. Our boys (ages 6 & 9) loved the loft and the 2nd downstairs bedroom worked as a perfect nursery for our baby girl. The short walk down a cool little path to the beach was a favorite, along with finding a million horseshoe crabs and playing t-ball right on the quiet dead-end street in the evenings. (I enjoyed a glass of wine on the screened porch and watched the action.)

This is a great neighborhood with friendly neighbors, and it could not be more quiet. We hope to return! show more show less

This vacation was for a girls mini getaway. The house was perfect in size for 5 of us and super clean when we got there. The kitchen had everything we needed (glasses, plates, ice, utensils). It was a little too chilly to go to the beach, so we spent the majority of the time on the back deck and the screened in porch. But we did check out the beach which is within walking distance. Very small and private beach. The house is on a very quiet road, away from any traffic, with friendly neighbors. The bathroom and especially the shower are very tiny, BUT, the outdoor shower is so nice! Karen and Karen answered my many emails with questions if we need to bring this or that, what's in the area, parking, etc. They were very responsive. I received my security deposit within 24 hours of "check out." We will definitely stay here again if time allows!! show more show less

Perfect vacation in Chatham! Absolutely nothing negative to say.. We were impressed with this home. Everything you need is there. Close to everything! Owners' attention to detail is clearly present. Delightful owners!

Mermaid's Rest was the perfect vacation spot for my husband, myself and our adult daughters. We discovered Forest Beach and enjoyed the flexibility that the short walk provided our group. The gas grill was just the thing for grilling our fresh fish purchased at the Chatham fish pier. We breakfasted on the sunny back deck and enjoyed dinner on the screened in front porch. The inside dining room became the "office" for those who had to "work" on vacation. Karen was a great host and we hope to return again. show more show less

Everything about Mermaid's Rest was perfect.This cottage is adorable, comfortable, well-equipped and located on a quiet street within walking distance to the town beach. The owners thought of and supplied everything that renters may need for a week on the Cape. I was impressed with the decor and the quality of the furnishings. The kitchenware is nicer and more up to date than my things at home! We loved the outdoor shower (which has good water pressure and never ran short of hot water). />
It is abundantly clear that the owners take great pride in this cottage and take their responsibilities as business women seriously. Booking was easy, communications were clear and timely and our security deposit was returned promptly. I would not hesitate to return to Mermaid's Rest and will enthusiastically recommend it to friends. show more show less

We had the best vacation staying at Mermaid's Rest! The cottage is very charming and is stocked with all of the conveniences you would need for a week away at the beach. The owners are thoughtful and checked in with us on our first day to be sure everything was fine. The neighborhood is quiet and really lovely. We'll be back for sure!

This cottage was perfect for our family of four, with plenty of space for everyone. Everything we could have possibly needed was provided. Our 10 and 12 year old kids were smitten with the loft area, and are already asking when we can return. The screened porch was even nicer than it looked in the picture and perfect for meals and for relaxing with a glass of wine in the evenings.

The neighborhood was peaceful and quiet, my kids felt very comfortable riding their bikes up and down the lane. The location is great, super close to the beach and convenient to other attractions as well. We loved the nearby rail trail for biking, exploring downtown Chatham and the Chatham Lighthouse, and checking out the Whydah Pirate Museum. The owners are an absolute pleasure -- very responsive and we very much appreciated their suggestions for some rainy day activities. So happy we found Mermaid's Rest for our stay in Cape Cod! show more show less