We stayed at Chimney House for two weeks this summer with our two young children (7 and 5 years) and we could not have enjoyed it more. The house is especially charming and pleasingly decorated - with a perfect and easy flow of space and rooms. It is full of light and airy, yet cozy, comfortable and relaxing. You really feel that you are on vacation. Open the windows, and a pleasant breeze flows into the house from the pond below.
The house sits just above a small boatyard on Oyster Pond, so you have easy access to a pleasant and breezy view of the inlet.
The owner David is great - particularly kind, knowledgeable and helpful. An added bonus - his wife Beth’s paintings of Cape Cod that give added charm to Chimney House.
The kids enjoyed the freedom of going back and forth to the pond with nets to catch little fish and crabs. Salty, the Labrador retriever whose owner works at the boatyard, visited a few times, much to the delight of our kids, particularly our dog-crazed daughter who loved feeding her biscuits supplied by CH.
Chatham is spectacular and full of so many great things to do. It is a tasteful, low key and beautiful town. And Chimney House makes you feel as if you are in a cozy nook – so nicely situated on the Cape.
David recommended kayaking, which we did twice – rented one from John, a nice guy near the Town dock a little ways down Oyster Pond. Bike riding is fantastic – have wonderful paths that go all over the Cape. Chatham Fish dock was a great visit for the kids – got to see the seals up close as they swam around the fishing boats unloading their catch of the day. We enjoyed grilling at Chimney House and using its Chiminea on the back deck. It could not have been a nicer, more restful and happy vacation
A great house and great time for our family! – David and Anne, NYC
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