My son is the 5th generation to stay at Pilgrim Village. That should tell you a lot- an ideal and…read moreaffordable setting for a family vacation located within easy walking or biking distance to a number of beautiful beaches, the town of Chatham, shopping and restaurants. Chatham is one of the last bastions of civilization. The town is beautiful, the people friendly, and everybody seems ecstatic to be there. The 4th of July parade is a real slice of Americana- a gesture back to a simpler time. I've travelled to almost every state and a long list of countries, but Chatham and Pilgrim Village top the list of places that make my blood pressure drop and a smile to my face. My 7 yr old son has a blast, and I feel comfortable that he is always safe riding his bike by himself through the community, meeting a bunch of kids his age, going to the playground or shuffleboard court. We never worry about him, and when we leave the community we don't even think about locking our cabin. The tranquil beach on White Pond has the cleanest water I've ever seen, is full of fish, rowboats are provided, and just sitting by it lowers your blood pressure by 30 points. If you want a 5-star hotel with mints on your pillow every night, this is not the place. But if you like a mildly rustic, relaxed atmosphere, a place where you can bring an entire family for a week for less than a thousand bucks a week, want the option to cook in your cabin rather than bear the expense of eating 3 meals a day at restaurants, this is the place for you. The Swenson family has run the place forever, are infinitely helpful, and really care about the beautiful grounds. Their daughter, son-in-law and son are taking over, and bringing new ideas to the mix like wifi, Sunday s'mores cookouts and 4th of July fireworks at the beach. One other reviewer spoke of the "draconian rules". I don't know what he was up to, but I've never experienced anything like that. If you are single, a couple, or a family, I highly recommend Pilgrim Village. Most of the visitors have made it a tradition. Many, like me, have been coming here for decades. We stay for 2 weeks each year. At this price, an extended stay is totally doable. Try staying at the Chatham Bars for that long. You'll have to take out a 2nd mortgage! ENJOY!

Houses are not updated. There is mold throughout the house. Washer was broken. Oven didn't work…read more Owners didn't care.

Our stay at Pleasant Forest Shores was awesome! The cottage was very clean, had a sizable living…read moreroom & kitchen and was located within a quiet neighborhood. It was also about a 30 second drive from a low key beach which was so nice! John was also a great host and added some nice touches to the cottage as we were visiting for a special occasion. Thank you again John for everything! Looking forward to booking here again in the future!

Our stay at Pleasant Forest Shores most certainly met and exceeded our expectations for our holiday…read moreat the Cape. We arrived to a tidy Swedish style cottage set on a green, shady, tranquil property located off the main roads and away from the sounds of bustling traffic. The cottage was so well preserved from the time it was constructed during the 1950's due to the rigorous efforts of our host, John Hallgren, in keeping with the traditions of his parents, who built it, not a single nail was askew. The kitchen was stocked with all we needed to prepare meals that we daily enjoyed on the lovely screened in porch. The cottage was small but smartly laid out with consideration for privacy and proper ventilation (only once during our two week stay did we use the fans we packed). The cottage was only a few minutes walking distance from the local beach and a convenient drive to other parts of the Cape we wanted to explore. Our host was gracious and considerate, providing us with some things we requested not stocked in the cottage (like an iron, rigged an internet connection), as well as delivering paper with weekly events listings. We would gladly return with our two children for future holidays at this charming and rustic retreat.

In 2009 my (now) husband and I started our MV summer vacation tradition at Doreen's Kinsman Guest…read moreHouse. We arrived on bike in the pouring rain, completely soaked to the bone... Doreen welcomed us with open arms, brought us hot tea and dried our clothes in her dryer. The home was beautiful, very well maintained, the rooms warm and comfortable like home. It was, by far, our most romantic and memorable trip yet. We hope to return soon!

The design is chic, the staff is super nice, and the location is unbeatable. My problem was getting…read morestuck with the corner room on the first floor for 5 nights. It was like a tiny dark dungeon on full display. (Great if that's your thing!) Plus, my shower, while stylish, always ran out of hot water and the room got freezing when the September temps dipped below 60 at night. I'm fine with the slut-adjacent communal vibe and for the price, I suppose it was good value.

Very warm ,rustic , & cozy walk down memory lane. You feel like you're back in the 1950's Very…read moreprofessional, skilled, & warm staff. Super renovations. Underrated class you can afford.

I can't recommend The College Club of Boston enough. It's a beautiful victorian style building. Old…read morefashioned, but truly iconic. I was staying for 2 nights, my first time in the city. I was very unsure which area to stay in, but I'm so happy I chose CCB because the location is absolutely perfect. Back Bay is very nice and safe. You even have a wonderful park just outside the doorstep to walk around, and the lovely Boston Commons only two blocks away. Check-in/out was one of the most seamless experiences I've had with hotels/airbnbs. I didn't have to check in with anyone, and I received the door code a few days before. They have a lovely dining room for guests with homemade cookies, fruit, coffee and tea. Unfortunately I didn't take advantage of the breakfast, but I'm sure it's great too. CCB is really the perfect mix of a hotel and bed/breakfast. I was unsure about doing the solo room with a shared bathroom, but other than having to wait for the other guest to finish his shower so I could take an urgent bio break, it was no issue at all and I would hands down do it again. I'm pretty sure the other floors have a bathroom if you absolutely need it though. For the location, price, comfort, and amenities, College Club of Boston is a no brainer. I got the please to quickly meet the GM on my way out, and she is super sweet. I even left my airpods in the room, and without hesitation they are shipping them back to me. 5 starts forsure.

We had our wedding ceremony here. It was absolutely perfect. We had 12 guests total, but the space…read morecould definitely accommodate a considerably larger party. The venue itself was breathtakingly beautiful, clean, and presentable. We requested a charcuterie board, champagne, and fruit platter, and it was stunningly displayed and high quality. There was a great mini-bar. Anna the manager was very responsive and accommodating. I am extremely pleased with our experience and would 100% recommend this venue!

I knew I was a fan when our host picked us up from the train station, and I saw the bumper sticker…read moreon their car that read: Eve was framed. Love it. My boyfriend and I stayed here for two nights and we loved it. It's small-only 3 available bedrooms, in a beautiful house that Lisa and her husband live in. We stayed in the 'Ocean Air Suite.' The rooftop patio wasn't open, but it was a beautiful room, and was nice to have our own bathroom. They don't offer a full breakfast, but they have coffee and tea and muffins in one of the rooms downstairs. Lisa is friendly, hilarious, and very helpful with suggestions/information on what to do in Gloucester, but still gives you enough space to do your own thing. It's about a 15 min. walk to downtown/Main St, and it's a nice walk along the water (lined with millions of American flags, which is pretty hilarious; or maybe pretty and hilarious). It is right along whatever that main road is, which has pretty heavy traffic in the summer (lots of loud motorcycles), so it was a bit loud at times-though we had our windows open the whole time to get the full 'ocean air' effect.

Overbrook House is a beautiful estate nestled away on a quiet side street in Buzzards Bay…read more I'll have to make a disclaimer that I have known the owners my entire life and that my mom works for them. But I can promise, that aside, they've earned a five star rating all on their own. I recently rented the house and grounds for my wedding and I can't imagine it turning out any more beautiful. Overbrook provides the perfect back drop for any outdoors, rustic DIY wedding and it's also perfect for family reunions or other large gatherings (which also happen regularly at the house). The house has somewhere between 10 and 12 beds, which will easily sleep 20 or more people. There are ample bathrooms (5 total if I remember correctly), closets and 2 working fireplaces on the first floor. A giant chef's kitchen connects to a butler's kitchen and then giant dining room, with the "biggest dining table I've ever seen". My favorite room has always been the library/den. However, the sun room, complete with walk out balcony overlooking the lawns, comes in a close second. There's also a basement apartment style unit and separate lodge available for rent. The grounds include open lawns, wooded areas, an in-ground pool and a large, separate dance hall for functions. Parking is provided by a gravel lot near the main house and two wooded lots by the dance hall. We held our wedding on one of the lawns, with an outdoor dinner under a tent on another lawn and the cupcakes and dancing happened in the intimate dance hall which is tucked away below a babbling brook in the woods. You get such a sense of privacy and intimacy at Overbrook house, it's really amazing. There is no maid or butler service or anything fancy like that, but they do provide bath and pool towels, linens and extra blankets, hand soap, cleaners, dishes, odds and ends here and there. It's basically like renting out someone's house and using it for whatever you will. There is a gas station and a CVS a mere 5 minutes away, and a quick 10 minutes into Wareham gets you to both a Wal Mart and Stop & Shop for anything else you might need. The house is also convenient to the Cape Cod Canal, via Main Street in Buzzards Bay and as a guest, you have access to a private beach right on the bay down the street. The house was clean and tidy when we arrived, the grounds well manicured and everything was in working order. Help was offered in the weeks leading up to our event, although we didn't need it, Erin and Kofi were available and willing to coordinate however they could. But what I probably liked most about my stay was that once you're in the house, you really aren't bothered by anyone. You feel alone (in a good way), and like the house is completely yours. You kind of forget you're even renting it from anyone and having been on enough vacations and trips myself, I can attest to the peace of mind that comes with not having to deal with people. It's nice! Many of the local rental companies have already dealt with and are familiar with Overbrook, so you shouldn't face much of an obstacle there. One bummer is that they don't allow dogs, so plan ahead for that. But it seems that they do make exceptions on a case by case basis for events such as a wedding, if your furry friend is an important part of your day, they understand that and are willing to accommodate such a request. I believe their policy is out of respect for future tenants who may have allergies and the like. Thank you! All in all, our stay at Overbrook was quiet, relaxing, unimposing and all of our guests were raving about how much they loved the place. It really is a gem, and I can foresee future gatherings happening....!

My friend had her wedding at Overbrook house over the weekend and it was a great time…read more A group of about ten of us had booked the cabin to stay in so that we could have (too much) fun at the wedding and not have to worry about getting anywhere. We were advised that the cabin was not heated and a bit drafty and to plan accordingly, which was fine because the price was right. Erin ended up asking if we wanted to stay at the Lodge, which was a little bigger and heated. We would be more comfortable and she wasn't going to charge us for the upgrade. It is the little things like this that really make an experience great. It was generous and unexpected and she didn't have to make that offer. The kitchen was ample and well stocked with pots and plates and glasses. It was nice to be able to make breakfast for ten people comfortably. Dogs are not allowed, but they do make exceptions depending on the situation with a deposit. We spent a little time in the main house, where the bridal party was staying and the kitchen is basically a commercial kitchen and the den/living room are spacious and kind of fancy in a rustic way. The barn was perfect for a wedding - there were about 150 people inside a tent outside of the barn and inside of the barn and it felt like enough room. Unfortunately, it was raining the whole time but we ended up having fun anyway. It was a nice getaway for the weekend and a fun reunion with friends.

Busy place on the Fourth of July. Enjoyed a couple of beers at the bar and great salads! Sat at a…read morefull bar and watched bartender Noah crush it without missing a beat! Be back next time we're in Mystic.

Really enjoyed our stay at the Firehouse Inn while visiting Newport for the weekend. The place is…read moreeasy to find and parking is very convenient. It's in walking distance of my restaurants and shops. It's a short drive to many nearby attractions such as the cliff walk. Randy and Lisa were great hosts. We requested to check in early and they were very accommodating. When we arrived Lisa gave us a rundown of the area and suggested a few things to do/places to eat. The room we stayed in was big, clean and comfortable. We were able to control our own air which we appreciated. Breakfast in the morning was wonderful! Coffee and water was readily available at all times. I would definitely stay at the Firehouse Inn again!

An amazing bed and breakfast run by an amazing lady, this was my first 'home' in Boston when I came…read moreover for a few nights for my interview. I'd recommend it to anyone who needs somewhere to stay in Boston whilst on business or visiting a friend. Highly praised in Time Out's guide to Boston, this Fenway brownstone house did not disappoint at all. The interior is lovingly kept in original 19 century decor and Florence has an amazing collection of dolls as well as a whole room for her shoes and hats. At 80 dollars a night it was a bargain for a truly special room that could well have been in a museum. The bathroom was hip with a great toilet, and it was conveniently close to several T stops. The real gem though was Ms Frances, who was truly charming and had quite amazing stories. She has flags for every guest to show their nationality, and of the 50 or so flags she owns she's been to pretty much every country - including Iran. An introduction to her hat collection is quite a treat too. What a life she has led! She even had a free guest pass for me for the Museum of Fine Arts.

excellent location, central, easy to go to cambridge as well…read more Large, comfortable, warm and clean rooms. you feel at Home ! Mrs Frances is a perfect host and she can be at the same time discrete and full of attentions for her guests. There is a small but lovely Coffe House (Tatte) with free WiFi very close to it. They serve true Illy coffee.