Apartment in Chatham, MA

Chatham Village - Lovely 2 bedroom apartment in the antique home

Chatham Village - Lovely 2 bedroom apartment in the antique home

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Front of Ship's Light, corner of Cross Street and Shattuck Place
Living Room with working fireplace, comfortable seating and wide-screen TV
Charming kitchen with dish warsher and full-sized appliances
Full-sized stove, looking toward porch door
Kitchen looking toward eating area

Overview of Chatham Village - Lovely 2 bedroom apartment in the antique home

9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Chatham, MA
  • Popular LocationChatham Lighthouse Beach17 min walk
  • Popular LocationChatham Fish Pier20 min walk
  • Popular LocationChatham Lighthouse3 min drive
  • AirportBoston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)111 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Chatham Village - Lovely 2 bedroom apartment in the antique home

** SHIP'S LIGHT IS CURRENTLY UNDERGOING A MAJOR RENOVATION! Having stood the test of time for almost 200 years, the house is now mostly gutted, awaiting a new foundation, upgraded systems and a modified floor plan. We hope to begin renting again later in 2024, when the house is ready for the next 200 years! In the meantime, we will post updates here and will look forward to hosting you again soon! **

Ship’s Light has looked down Cross Street to Chatham Village Center for more than 180 years. Built and occupied by some of Chatham’s most eminent residents since 1825, it was converted to four housekeeping apartments for summer visitors circa 1945. Lovingly restored by long-time current owners, this gracious antique home offers modern comfort and convenience with the character and charm of a bygone era.

The Gifford Buck apartment--the largest of the four apartments--is a comfortable first-floor, 5-room, 2 bedroom, 2 bath gem. Airy and light, the large living room with working fireplace and flat-screen TV occupies the center of the house. The dining room seats 8 and connects to a charming full-sized kitchen with a small breakfast table--or eat and relax on the quiet back porch or side yard with picnic tables and area seating. Two air conditioned bedrooms--one with a queen-sized bed and one with two twins--and two full baths make this apartment perfect for a family. One of the bathrooms also includes a washing machine and dryer. The charm of the apartment is further enhanced by the warm glow of beautifully refinished, wide pine, antique floors and wainscoting. Wi-fi is available throughout the house.

Centrally located within a short walking distance of excellent Chatham dining, shopping, movies and band concerts, the house is three blocks from the town salt water beach on Oyster Pond, and one mile from Coast Guard Beach, a great stretch of Atlantic Ocean and dunes. Many individuals, couples and extended families consider Ship’s Light their vacation home. We invite you to join them in making your vacation something special.

The Gifford-Buck apartment at Ship’s Light is rented for minimum 7-night stays during the summer and and for minimum 2-night stays during the shoulder and off-seasons. Other units with unique features are also available and the whole house can be rented as a 5-to-6 bedroom home for family gatherings. Contact the owner for details.


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Property manager

Allison Coleman
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Property Registration Number C0041000550

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chatham

Located in Chatham, this apartment is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod National Seashore and Cape Cod Beaches. Chatham Railroad Museum and Chatham Marconi Maritime Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Chatham Windmill - 4 min walk
  • Chatham Lighthouse Beach - 17 min walk
  • Chatham Fish Pier - 20 min walk
  • Chatham Lighthouse - 3 min drive
  • Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Hyannis Transportation Center - 29 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chatham Bars Inn - 15 min walk
  • Chatham Pier Fish Market - 19 min walk
  • Mac's Chatham Fish & Lobster - 3 min drive
  • Chatham Squire Restaurant - 4 min walk
  • Chatham Perk - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Chatham Village - Lovely 2 bedroom apartment in the antique home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Chatham Village - Lovely 2 bedroom apartment in the antique home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chatham Village - Lovely 2 bedroom apartment in the antique home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Chatham Village - Lovely 2 bedroom apartment in the antique home located?

Located in the heart of Chatham, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Mayo House, Cape Cod Beaches and Cape Cod National Seashore. Chatham Windmill and Gallery Antonia are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

I've s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ships light
Can’t beat the location Love the old cape charm and great history to the place
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming house close to town
This house is a treasure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cape Cod Location
This is a wonderful place to stay to experience Chatham and the wider Cape Cod. Very relaxing and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Justine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique property
We really enjoyed being walking distance to Chatham‘s main street. The unit itself was very roomy for our family of four, and we appreciated having two bathrooms. Our preference for future stays would probably be a more modern property, but especially if you want the historic feel of Cape Cod, this is a great choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visit to Chatham
We loved our stay and hope to return soon! Couldn’t have been more convenient for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Allison Coleman

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The Coleman family has owned and loved Ship's Light since the mid-1970s. Like several owners before her, Lena Coleman lived at Ship’s Light year-round and rented its apartments to summer visitors. After she passed away, Bill, Roz and Allison Coleman undertook successive renovations and updates to the property, continuing to rent it during the summers to long-time friends and new guests. It has been a labor of love to work on this lovely house over the decades and it evokes in us strong memories of the generations that have come before us; in their honor, we have named each apartment. Lena, like others before her, looked forward to the summers when her long-time renters would return to visit, bringing with them stories of their winter months and great friendships built over many years; we are proud to continue this hospitable tradition in the heart of Chatham.

What makes this property unique

Located on a quiet street just off Main Street, Ship's Light is perfectly located and convenient to everything. You can walk downtown to shop in Chatham's great stores, enjoy a meal at a great restaurant, get ice cream, see a movie at the recently-restored Orpheum Theater and attend Friday night Band Concerts; short walk to the public library and Methodist, Episcopal and Congregational churches; Chase Park and the grist mill are right around the corner; Oyster Pond (a nice swimming beach) is a short 1/4 mile stroll; the Atlantic Ocean is about 1 mile away. Visitors love to sit and read on the porches and decks overlooking Cross Street and Shattuck Place; from these private perches you can put your feet up and watch the world go by.

Languages:

English

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