The Artist Cottage The Mill Pond Artist Cottage - Walk to Town & Beach!

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  The Artist Cottage is steeped in history. The main A-frame building was originally a Chatham cobbler's shop & subsequently moved to this location early last century. It served as a guest ho
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  This charming cottage has its own private entrance and is surrounded by immaculate professionally landscaped grounds. A small pergola sits atop the front entry and a custom mahogany storm d
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  Classic Cape Cod house quarterboard gives homage to Harold C. Dunbar (1882-1957), the talented Paris-trained artist that painted the oil murals of Chatham landmarks from the turn of the century on the walls of this historic landmark property.
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  Oversized window in the main living room area of the cottage provides for ample sunlight and a mini-split AC system keeps the cottage comfortable during those dog days of summer.
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  A tall holly hedge separates the Artist Cottage from the Captain's House backyard and provides privacy for guests. Two double hung windows from the first floor bedroom look out into the fro
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  Climbing rose on a trellis on the rear of the Artist Cottage. Property is extensively landscaped and impeccably maintained with in-ground irrigation and numerous flowering trees and shrubs.
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  Rear view of the cottage as you enter from the driveway off of Eliphamets Lane. The upper casement window provides for ocean breezes and on a windy day you hear the unmistakable roar of the
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  The Artist Cottage is part of the Mill Pond Cottage compound with easy access to Stage Harbor and Nantucket Sound. The Artist Cottage is one of three signature units and is a historically s
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  The front entry steps into a small alcove with the 1st floor master bedroom located to the immediate right and a storage closet to your left. One step up brings you into the main A-frame portion of the cottage with the living room & kitchenette.
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  Bright and sunny sitting room with full bathroom to the right. Large window with privacy shutter in the living room surrounded by original built-ins with many classic maritime novels & coastal decor to create a warm & inviting space for our guests.
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  A full bathroom is located on the first floor to the rear of the living room. The bunk loft sits atop the kitchenette & opens to the sitting area below. Drop leaf dining table folds in half when not in use with spare stools stowed in the closet.
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  A smart high definition cable connected TV is located across from the living room loveseat and provides. The cottage is wired for high speed WiFi service throughout and extends to the front yard patio area as well.
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  Nautically inspired transom sits atop a large shipwreck salvaged beam with original ship's knees and iron nails serving as architectural corbels in this one of a kind cottage. The original 7 stairs to the bunk loft are rather steep.
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  Original mural of Mill Pond from the shoreline of the Mill Pond Cottages with image of the famous Godfrey Windmill in Chase Park as seen in the distance. You can visit this historic landmark at Chase Park not far from downtown Chatham Village.
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  The Chatham Lighthouse station was first established in 1808. This mural depicts the original Chatham Twin Lights which were built 70 feet apart to distinguish Chatham's coastline from other towns when seen from the Atlantic. Long lost to erosion.
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  The original Twin Lights of 1808 & their 1841 replacement towers were located substantially to the east of the current lighthouse. The towers were well over 200 feet back from the bluff & the bluff's edge was where the present waterline is today.
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  Small but fully equipped galley style kitchenette sits to the rear of the cottage in a combined living and dining area.
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  Recently renovated galley style kitchenette with new vintage designed appliances provide for a retro living and cooking experience. Keurig and traditional drip coffee makers are available for your use.
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  The kitchenette is fully stocked with ample cookware, counter top appliances, dishes, glassware, utensils, serving bowls and glassware. Paper goods, dishwashing liquid and liquid hand soap are also supplied for our guests convenience.
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  The original drop leaf table with four wooden stools is reminiscent of the galley in old sailing vessels. Ample glass dishware for interior use and melamine dishware for exterior patio use are available for up to four guests.
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  A four burner natural gas oven range with exhaust hood & a retro refrigerator with freezer and ice maker are in the galley kitchenette. Small countertop appliances including a blender, 2 coffee makers and a toaster are also available for your use.
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  Ingeniously designed by the boatbuilder, the original vintage drop leaf dinette table remains folded when not in use to provide for better use of floor space in the sitting area.
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  Queen size bed located in the first floor master bedroom. Numerous nautical touches and built-ins throughout the cottage include an original portal window the builder salvaged from a sailing vessel and positioned above the bed.
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  A built-in dresser is located in the corner of the first floor bedroom & a closet with an iron & portable ironing board are located in the entryway closet across from the bedroom. The front windows look out into the front yard & out to Mill Pond.
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  Newly renovated full bathroom with a large walk-in shower is located on the first floor. Marble top vanity and plenty of light ensure you enjoy a comfortable and airy space in a deceivingly small cottage.
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  Subway tiled walk-in shower with shelf for your personal items. A new bath exhaust fan and light ensure a steam-free exit from your shower.
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  Stairwell to bunk loft with original mural depicting fishing shacks and a view of Oyster Pond facing east towards Stage Harbor Lighthouse which is still in its original location and visible from Stage Harbor. Just a short boat ride from this cottage
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  Built-in "First Mates" & "Deckhand's" bunks serve as berth's for your sailing crew! The influence of the naval architect/sailboat designer that founded & built the compound is evident throughout all of the individual buidings at this compound.
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  2 Built-in twin bunks in the upper loft each have their own personal nautically designed reading lights and a convenient closet and luggage rack to stow guest belongings.
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  Original built-in dresser and bunk loft looks down over the nautically inspired transom down to the sitting room below. The loft area & built in bunk beds are more suitable for children & young adults due to the sloped ceiling above them.
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  The main header beam for the bunk loft was salvaged from a shipwreck off the cost of Chatham along with the "ship's knees" and original iron nails which are visible and serve as the corner braces to the loft above.
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  A private paver patio with a table & umbrella for four is located adjacent to the cottage with a Weber gas grill. A shady flowering cherry blossom tree provides for plenty of afternoon shade.
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  A bluestone walkway leads to the patio which is adjacent to The Artist Cottage. The private outdoor shower is located to the rear of the patio. The yard is impeccably maintained with flowering annuals and perennials throughout the summer season.
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  A sunny and roomy outdoor cedar shower with Trex decking is adjacent to the Artist Cottage's patio.
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  Stockade fencing surround the roomy outdoor shower for your privacy. There's nothing like seeing the blue sky and feeling the warmth of the sun and cool ocean breezes when enjoying a hot or cool outdoor shower after returning from the beach!
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  Rear yard entry to the professionally landscaped and maintained compound
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  Gorgeous blossoming trees in the spring with colorful perennials and annuals throughout the yard
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  Private boat launch and dock space on Mill Pond available through First Light Boatworks
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  Launch your kayaks or paddle boards from our private launch or arrange for a mooring or dockspace with our neighboring boatworks
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  Incredible sunsets over Mill Pond visible from property and our private resident boat launch. _
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  Incredible sunsets over Mill Pond visible from property and our private resident boat launch. _
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  Private launch on Mill Pond. Great clamming right from our backyard! _
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  Mill Pond looking to shore at the Mill Pond Cottage Compound and First Light Boatworks _

The Artist Cottage is the smallest of the three rental units that comprise the Mill Pond Cottage Compound. Built by a well known naval architect, the compound is made up of The Captain's House, The Windmill Cottage and The Artist Cottage. Each unit is unique in it's own right and exhibits the architectural genius and style of the founder,Spaulding Dunbar. As you enter the cottage you will immediately notice the highly prized original wall murals painted by a famous artist whose works are highly collectible. These murals depict waterfront scenes of Chatham dating back to the 1800's. Numerous original built-ins demonstrate the ingenuity of the builder. The loft is supported with a hefty beam and wooden ships knees with large iron nails which were salvaged from a shipwreck off of the coast of Chatham. You will notice the rear transom style of a traditional boat design which acts as the footboard to the two built-in bunks in the loft area. The 1st floor bedroom has an original ships porthole above the queen bed. The drop leaf table in the kitchenette is reflective of a typical table found in the below-deck galley found on old vintage sailing boats. While only 425 square feet, the warmth and nostalgic feel of this cottage and it's surroundings will create lasting and heartwarming memories. This cottage has a first floor bedroom with a queen bed and built-in dresser and the second floor loft area has two built-in twins with personal reading lights and a shared built-in dresser and small closet. The five stairs to the loft area are rather steep and reminiscent of those found on a boat. The Artist Cottage will provide you with a unique, one-of-a-kind vacation experience that you will remember for a lifetime.

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