My husband and I recently returned from a week-long stay at this beautiful little cottage, minutes from downtown Chatham. We were attracted to the cottage for its location, price, and amenities, and were not disappointed. The caretaker was very responsive from the get-go, responding promptly to my email inquiries and follow-up. He was very flexible with our arrival and departure. Once we arrived, he was able to provide some useful tips for enjoying the immediate area and the cottage's amenities. He also shared some family history and cottage facts with us, which enhanced our appreciation of the property. The cottage is exactly as described and pictured, though the few photos shared on this website don't really do its charm justice! As a prior guest noted, the appeal of this home is its simplicity. It is borderline rustic, but comes with all the comforts of a seasonal cottage of its era. The kitchen is well-stocked with pots, pans, glassware, dishware, etc. The caretaker was also generous enough to provide paper supplies (napkins, paper towels, toilet paper) and cleaning supplies (dish detergent, laundry soap, hand soap), along with bed linens (though we had brought our own). The cottage was tidy upon arrival, and easy to manage and keep clean. We were also provided a grill with charcoal for our use, a rowboat, and even a stand-up paddle board, which we used to great advantage for the first time! The best feature of this cottage is its location. It is private, yet accessible. Its setting on a wooded rise above a large kettle pond is an ideal vantage point from which to enjoy sunrises, sunsets, and everything in between! Sunlight floods this cottage all day long. I have never before so happily nor so willingly awakened at 5:30 each morning...automatically! The wildlife abounds here. Birds galore. A family of swans greeted us on Day 1 and kept us company throughout, along with the ospreys, owls, cat birds, red-winged blackbirds, herons...incredible! SUCH an enjoyable experience. Only 5 minutes from Chatham, about 10-15 minutes from Orleans. ONLY (minor) downside was the blind turn into/out of the drive to the property, which made leaving the cottage each day a bit dicey. And this location is not suited for easily walking to nearby areas nor venturing out on bicycle. But so easy to drive everywhere, and still close to biking and hiking trails, we didn't mind a bit. We'll surely plan a return!