Chatham Village: Lovely 1-Bedroom Apartment in Antique Home

Chatham, Massachusetts
$338 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
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Bath 1

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Sleep 2

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Night 2 nights

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** We've just completed a major renovation of Ship's Light! Having stood the test of time for almost 200 years, the house now has a new foundation, upgraded systems and a modified floor plan. We've worked had to maintain the character and charm of the antique home, while bringing it up to modern standards. We can't wait for renters to experience the results for the 2025 summer season and beyond!

The Lena Coleman apartment is the least-changed of the four apartments at Ship's Light. The layout remains the same, with a fully-equipped open kitchen/dining/living room area, cozy bedroom with comfortable queen-sized bed and a beautifully-tiled bathroom with new fixtures. It boasts a lovely porch deck, from which you can enjoy your morning coffee or a glass of wine while watching the sunset. It also has newly-installed, solar-powered air conditioning and heating throughout the apartment. The house has two Level 2 EV ChargePoint chargers for use by renters.

Ship’s Light has looked down Cross Street to Chatham Village Center for almost 200 years. Built and occupied by some of Chatham’s most eminent residents since 1828, 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.

Named for my grandmother, the “Lena Coleman” apartment is a three-room, one bedroom gem. Airy and light, the eat-in kitchen boasts a bay window, with a round oak table and chairs and stained glass chandelier; the inviting living room has built in cabinets and a cozy window seat, two comfortable chairs and a smart-TV. Wi-Fi is available throughout the house. Perfect for a couple, the bedroom has a comfortable queen bed and a natural bead-board ceiling with exposed beams. The bath is beautifully tiled with a marble sink and sky light. Enjoy your morning coffee on the private roof deck with your loved one or watch the sunset while sipping a glass of wine. The charm of the apartment is further enhanced by the warm glow of beautifully refinished, hand-laid, wide pine, antique floors.

Centrally located within a short walking distance of excellent Chatham dining, shopping 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 Lena Coleman apartment at Ship’s Light is available for stays of 3+ nights during the summer and shoulder seasons and stays of 2+ nights during the off-season. Other units with unique features are also available and the whole house can be rented as a 5-bedroom home for family gatherings.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Energy-saving Switches Property Does Not Allow Children Recycling Uses Some LED Lighting Water-efficient Showers Only Water-efficient Toilets Only
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Electric Car Charging Station On Site Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near The Ocean
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

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Review Review

  • Maxwell

    Submitted Aug 25, 2023

    Stayed Aug 20, 2023

    Fun

  • Janice

    Submitted Sep 18, 2022

    Stayed Sep 12, 2022

    Lovely apartment perfect for our stay. Close to everything you need.

  • Timothy

    Submitted Jan 4, 2022

    Stayed Dec 30, 2021

    Amazing location. If you want to be right in downtown Chatham, there is no better place. This place is so easily walk-able to everything, we never parked in town. Perfect little apartment for a couple and it has everything you need. Would definitely stay here again if we're back in Cape Cod.

  • Devin M.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    An amazing apartment and even better location!

  • Paul M.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2025

    Stayed Oct 15, 2025

    We tripped a circuit breaker and needed to call for location of breaker box. She drove to the apartment within 5 minutes and entered the basement to reset.

  • Linda H.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2025

    Stayed Oct 1, 2025

    Loved everything about this place. It had everything I needed, was well-furnished with items that fit the setting, and was perfectly located within walking distance of Main St shops, restaurants, churches and library. It was also a nice walk to several beaches and a short drive to even more. (Since it is an upper unit, a tall person would have to watch the sloped ceilings. Not a problem for me.)

  • Karen L.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2025

    Stayed Sep 13, 2025

    Great location.

  • Danielle M.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2025

    Stayed Aug 28, 2025

    Perfect place to stay. PERFECT location!

  • Julia S.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2025

    Stayed Aug 21, 2025

    Had a wonderful experience staying at Chatham Village. Apartment was well maintained and had everything we needed. Allison was very responsive and accommodating when we arrived a little earlier than expected. 10/10 experience!

  • Damian L.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 14, 2025

    Our 4th visit and first since renovation. It is a perfect apt for two and just minutes from Main Street. We hope to return next year.

  • Jane G.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2023

    Stayed Aug 3, 2023

    I had a wonderful time in the Lena Coleman unit at Ship's Light. It is beautifully renovated and well appointed with everything I needed including a very comfortable bed and a balcony to watch the passers-by and sip my tea. The location couldn't be better: it's a short walk to the Chatham shops in one direction, to a salt water pond (and swimming) in another, and (my favorite) to Lighthouse Beach, where I started and ended many of my days with a long beach walk. Allison is a wonderful host, easy to reach and very helpful. I'll be returning here. Highly recommend!

  • Margaret W.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2023

    Stayed Jul 28, 2023

    Great location—Chatham is an exceptionally charming town on the cape—very good bed, walking distance to shops and restaurants. Good for a couple. Some minor details that could be improved (need new microwave, kitchen cold water tap groaning). Chatham is a great location for exploring the national seashore (Eastham) and also enjoying historic Chatham itself.

  • Dan H.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2023

    Stayed Jul 9, 2023

    The property was cute and as described on the listing. The only complaint we would have is that it is extremely dark at night and since we checked in much later than expected it was a little rough to find the actual entrance. Overall very happy with our stay here.

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