About The Old Harbor Inn
The #1 Rated Inn To Stay in Chatham, MA
Our bed and breakfast on Cape Cod began its life a little differently. The house, originally built in 1932-33, started out as the residence and practice site of Dr. and Mrs. (Harriet) Carroll Keene. It remained a private home until the mid-80s when Harriet died and the estate was sold. Ray and Judy Braz are the fourth owners of this colonial home, which they purchased in June 1996. They have strived to create an escape from the ordinary with the remarkable hospitality and charming atmosphere of their seaside village accommodations, making the inn a top-rated place to stay in Chatham, Massachusetts.
Casually Elegant
The Old Harbor Inn is dressed in English Country-style decor. The common rooms are comfortable and casually elegant. The living room is the perfect spot to sit by the fireplace with your favorite book or to simply close your eyes and escape. All of the twelve guest rooms are designer-appointed and decorated, offering an array of styles to the sophisticated traveler or the first-time visitor to a bed and breakfast.
A short walk to the heart of Chatham
Since we are just steps away from the village of Chatham on Cape Cod, MA, our guests are fond of saying that they enjoy being able to walk to shops and restaurants without having to get in their cars and drive. Other local attractions are within walking distance as well. There are 2.2-mile walks that take you to and from the Chatham Lighthouse, as well as a 3-mile walk that takes you past Oyster Pond, Mitchell River on Bridge Street, to the Lighthouse, and back down to Main Street to our bed and breakfast on Old Harbor Road. The Chatham Fish Pier is just a short 1-mile walk from the inn also. Watching the fishing boats unload their catch while the gulls and seals vie for scraps is an entertaining adventure. In the summer, you will be just steps from Cape Cod Baseball, Seal Tours, and summer Chatham Band Concerts.
Thoughtful Comforts, Exceptional Service
Eco-friendly Initiatives
At The Old Harbor Inn, we’re proud to weave sustainability into the heart of our daily operations. Every step we take helps protect the Cape Cod environment while enhancing your experience as our guest.
- Recycling & Composting – We recycle nearly half of our waste by volume and by weight, and compost whenever possible to keep materials out of landfills.
- Reducing Plastics – Each guest receives a reusable aluminum bottle, and we’ve installed a filtered water station for easy refills.
- Eco-Friendly Amenities – We’re transitioning to greener bathroom amenities and responsibly recycle partially used products left behind.
- Smarter Housekeeping – Guests have the option to reuse towels to reduce water usage
- Energy Efficiency – From Energy Star appliances to super-efficient mini-split systems for heating and cooling, we’ve invested in technology that conserves energy without compromising comfort.
- Supporting Local – Whenever possible, we source products from local Cape Cod vendors, helping to strengthen our community while reducing transportation impacts.
Every year, we look for new ways to reduce our footprint while still providing the exceptional hospitality our guests have come to expect. Staying at The Old Harbor Inn means joining us on this journey toward a greener future.
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