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Perfectly Content: Walk to Schoolhouse Pond

Family-friendly vacation home in Chatham

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Escape to Perfectly Content, a classic Cape Cod vacation home rental in Chatham with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, sleeping up to 10. Walk to Schoolhouse Pond for freshwater swimming or ride bikes on the nearby Cape Cod Bike trail. Enjoy central A/C and WiFi throughout the house.

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8.8 out of 10
Excellent

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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Perfectly Content: Walk to Schoolhouse Pond

5 Bedroom- 3 Bathroom- Sleeps 10
A 7-night Friday-to-Friday rental reservation is required during peak summer weeks. Many of our homes offer flexible stays with a 3 night minimum in the off season - ask our Reservation Specialists for more details.
Guests can bring their own linens or rent from our Linen Service for an extra fee (Bed Sheets, Bath, Beach and Kitchen Towels)
We offer a 4 pm Check-In and 10 am Check-Out

Welcome to Perfectly Content! Classic Cape Cod 5 bedroom 3 bath Vacation Home Rental in Chatham a short walk to Schoolhouse Pond for freshwater swimming. It is located in a residential area and is convenient to the Cape Cod Bike trail, and the restaurant (Hanger B Eatery for a GREAT breakfast). New for 2022 - Central A/C! WIFI too.

Owners Share Why I Love My Home:
We love how we are so close to the fresh water pond at School House Pond. Our neighborhood is calm and safe for the kids to ride bikes and play! We love being able to grill and enjoy meals out on the deck.

Let Us Tell You About This Home:

New for 2022: Central A/C added throughout house (ductless mini splits).
The main level of the house has a large unit in the dining room to cool the dining room, living room and kitchen. New A/C has been installed in the master bedroom, front bedroom and middle bedroom.

On the upper level, the master bedroom has A/C. Finally, there is also a unit in the upstairs bedroom for that room and the sitting room.

Enter through the front door to the living room which welcomes you with comfy seating and a large flat screen TV. Through the living room is the fully equipped eat in kitchen with sliders to the outside deck for al fresco style dining. The large dining table is great for family dinners. Down the hallway is full bathroom with tub/shower combo and double sinks. At the end of the hall is Bedroom #1 with a Queen bed with TV and en suite bathroom with Jacuzzi tub and shower with pretty abalone tiles. Bedroom #2 offers a double bed and bedroom # 3 has 2 twins.

The second floor invites you to explore it's well thought out floor plan with reading nooks and a nautical flare complete with a "treasure chest". This floor offers a Jack and Jill bathroom with Jacuzzi tub and shower. Bedroom #4 to the right has a Queen bed with a TV and a reading area with a replica of the JFK rocking chair, while bedroom #5 has a double bed which is open to the sitting area with smart flat screen TV which joins the 2 upstairs bedrooms.

Head downstairs to a finished lower level with a game room to include air hockey and shuffleboard, a sitting area with another TV.
To the left of the stairs is a washer / dryer and iron and ironing board for your use in a separate room.

Outside is a deck with dining, gas grill and there is an enclosed outdoor shower. A picnic table in the backyard is perfect for an impromptu picnic. Feel free to park your car in the garage where you'll find beach chairs for your day at the beach.

Especially nice is the proximity to the bike trail which allows the entire family to experience an adventure on the Cape. There are so many things to see and enjoy along the way!

Come escape to the Cape and be" Perfectly Content" at this vacation home where you will make wonderful memories for a lifetime!

Free Tickets and Complimentary Activities! Create unforgettable memories and experience Cape Cod like a local! Enjoy $750 worth of daily exclusive free tickets to exciting local attractions through our partnership with Xplorie. Your amenities include activities such as Island Cruises, Whale Watch, Bike Rentals and admission to Whydah Pirate Museum. When you're not soaking up the sun on the beach, enjoy daily rounds of golf at Cranberry Valley or Chequessett Golf Courses and mini-golf for family fun.

With all NEVR properties, we think of the little things to make your vacation special. Our Guest Welcome Bag, compliments of the homeowner, contains starter quantities of kitchen and bathroom essentials, with a few locally sourced snacks as well (subject to change based marketplace availability).

This home offers Keyless Entry for your convenience.
NO SMOKING of anything containing tobacco, any other substance, and e-cigarettes, inside or outside of the home.
NO PETS are allowed inside or outside the home.
Max parking of cars at property: 4. No parking on lawn anytime.
Town of Chatham Rental Certificate: STR-466

Additional Information to Assist You:
Our calendars are updated in real-time and are accurate.
Departure cleaning is included with your reservation at no additional charge. Simply follow our basic check-out instructions at your departure.
State and local taxes are charged if applicable.
For Reservations made over 60 days away, you will make two payments - 50% initial payment with reservation and the final balance will be auto billed to your credit card 60 days prior to arrival. We accept Mastercard and Visa for payments.
A confirmed reservation is non refundable--please consider purchasing trip cancellation insurance. Ask our guest specialist for more details regarding cancel options and trip insurance.
***Linens - bed sheets, bath/dish/beach towels and bath mats are not included with this home but can be rented at time of booking or at a later date through our linen rental partner. Please ask our guest specialist for details. Our NEVR Homes come with mattress covers, pillows and a bed cover such as blanket, quilt, bedspread etc.
You must be 25+ years old unless accompanied by a parent or guardian to book one of our Vacation Rental Homes. An ID must be furnished upon request.

Area Information:

0.3 mile to school house beach ( short path is at the end of Indian Hill Rd)
0.4 mile to Hanger B - a great breakfast eatery
0.5 mile to the Cape Cod Bike trail at George Ryder Rd - More info on the Cape Cod Rail Trail can be found here: Info on Cape Cod Bike Trails
1.0 mile to Kream 'N Kone - fried seafood and soft serve ice cream
1.1 mile to Larry's PX - have breakfast with the locals
1.7 mile to Chatham Fish & Lobster - fish market and restaurant serving the best lobster rolls around!
2.1 mile to Ridgevale Beach
2.5 mile to Hardings Beach

Only 2.4 miles into the town of Chatham where you will find :

The Orpheum movie theater
Seal tours
Shopping
Restaurants
Friday night Band stand concerts
The Monomoy Theater
Playground
Public Tennis
Chatham A's Baseball
*Mileage is approximate

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number C0198110550

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
426824

About the neighborhood

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Chatham, MA

What's nearby

  • Hardings Beach - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Chatham Fish Pier - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Chatham Lighthouse Beach - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Chatham Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Harwich Port - 7 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Hyannis Transportation Center - 28 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Drifters - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Three Fins Coffee House & Cacao Factory - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kream 'n Kone - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pain D'avignon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Red Nun - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfectly Content: Walk to Schoolhouse Pond pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfectly Content: Walk to Schoolhouse Pond?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfectly Content: Walk to Schoolhouse Pond?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfectly Content: Walk to Schoolhouse Pond located?

This family-friendly Chatham vacation home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Chatham Drama Guild, Chatham Marconi Maritime Center and Chatham Chamber of Commerce. Caleb Nickerson House and Chatham Shark Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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