This was my first visit to Cape Cod. Coming from Manhattan, I was looking to spend the 4th of July in a small beachy Americana town. Despite what everyone (wrongfully) said about crowds, Chatham couldn't have been lovelier.

We stayed at the Chatham Old Harbor Inn, which was the PERFECT place to spend the extra long weekend. Our room was decorated beautifully, it was extremely clean and really comfortable. It also had a personal fully stocked fridge of complementary sodas, juices, water bottles and a big bottle of wine (of our choice prior to arriving). On top of our fridge was a basket overflowing with Cape Cod chips, pretzels, cookies, chocolates, crackers, granola, oreos… in addition to the Chatham Candy Manor chocolates each night on our pillows and a welcome box of CCM chocolates + a really pretty hand written card for my boyfriends birthday.

The Judy, Ray and Tanya (and their super friendly and helpful staff) were the most gracious! They made sure we had everything we needed. Beach chairs, beach towels (in a super cute beach bag), beach umbrellas, coolers and most importantly maps to the town’s restaurants and all best spots. They recommended all the right places for us — which bike shop to rent bikes from, which seal tour to go on (which was a way better one than trip advisor recommended... it was more private and we saw seals AND whales!), which beaches to go to and they made all of our reservations for us.

The house is PERFECTLY located right off of Main Street. It’s quiet and literally right around the corner from everything… It made life really easy. We could walk to Chatham Lighthouse Beach (so we didn't have to pay for parking or move our car every 30 mins), it was around the corner from the Orphium Theater, (a fantastic local theater that serves cookies and cocktails and plays Jaws every summer), a stone throw to all the restaurants, shops and ice cream parlors on Main Street and a really nice (and short) walk to Chatham Bars Inn. Also, it was right around the corner from the local Fourth of July Parade that lines Main Street!

The breakfast each morning was given to us on a menu the night before with a lot of options (even gluten free options!). Each one was more delicious than the next. The fruit was so fresh, the yogurt was the best yogurt I've ever had and the baked goods were endless! Judy and the staff were constantly baking the most INCREDIBLE pastries - the house smelled so delicious. I loved coming back to the house and smelling the fresh baked cakes, muffins, cookies, breads and scones! The wine and cheese happy hour was also a great addition.

Chatham Old Harbor Inn felt like I was visiting a family members house for the holiday. I instantly felt welcomed, they knew my name, made an effort to personalize my stay for me and my boyfriend and I hope to go back again real soon.