Chatham Village: Lovely 1-Bedroom Apartment in Antique Home

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Dryer

Explore the area

Chatham, MA

Chatham Windmill
4 min walk
Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream
2 min walk
Hyannis Transportation Center
29 min drive
Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)
589 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

** 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 will be renting again in 2025, when the house will be 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.

Named for my grandmother, the “Lena Coleman” apartment is a three-room, one bedroom, newly-renovated 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 flat screen 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. It's also very cozy in the off season as well, with wonderful radiant heat.

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-to-6 bedroom home for family gatherings.

Keywords:

During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Mayo House. The apartment offers free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine and patio
Free WiFi
Just a 3-minute walk from Mayo House and 4 minutes on foot from Chatham Windmill

Chatham Village: Lovely 1-Bedroom Apartment in Antique Home offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Chatham apartment is smoke free.

Property manager

Allison Coleman

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Beach nearby

Internet

Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Car not required
Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Refrigerator
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

Bedroom
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room

Entertainment

Books
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Patio

Laundry

Laundromat nearby
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In a village
In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near the marina
Near the ocean

Things to do

Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property Registration Number C0041000550

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Chatham Village: Lovely 1-Bedroom Apartment in Antique Home Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell

Travelled with group

25 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Fun

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

14 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic place!

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!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret W.

7 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Chatham town

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.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

18 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Cape Cod Rendezvous

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.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

17 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

5th year in Chatham at Ship's Light!

Allison and her team have created a unique sanctuary with all the comforts of home in an affordable, well-located apartment in the beautiful town of Chatham. This is our fifth year in the Lena Coleman suite and for the first time, stayed for two weeks to have the time to enjoy all that Cape Cod has to offer. I highly recommend Ship's Light and specifically, the Lena Coleman apartment for couples or small families.

Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

28 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Even nicer than I remembered

This was my second year at this location. It is just perfect and I looked forward to returning all year. Very clean and very well appointed - everything you could need is there. Neighborhood is so quiet and peaceful with pleasant walks in every direction.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely get-away!

Just the right size apartment for us as we celebrated our Anniversary. Clean, cute and cozy!! Thanks Allison!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

DAMIAN L.

11 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Apt

This is our 4th time staying in the Lena Coleman apt. It is clean and has everything two people need for an enjoyable stay. It is two blocks from Main St and many dining options and a pleasant walk to the lighthouse and beach. We keep coming back because it has everything needed for a relaxing vacation in Chatham.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Vivian M.

4 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend retreat

Lovely apartment and convenient walking to everything in Chatham. We would certainly stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck S.

31 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely!

Got exactly what we wanted. Quiet, clean and close to town. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

1 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and perfect for 2 people

We were very comfortable during our stay. The apartment was very clean and we loved its location. We would recommend it to anyone looking for a place close to downtown Chatham.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

28 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Weekend Stay

The place was very clean, had everything we needed for a relaxing weekend. Would gladly book this place again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey H.

23 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Cutest getaway

This is the second time we have stayed at this property, first time in the off season and we loved it just as much as the first time! It’s in the best neighborhood and we were able to walk downtown each day. Very clean, all the amenities matched our needs. It was really nice to have towels and sheets available that we didn’t have to bring. The bed was also very comfortable. Can’t wait to return!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

18 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming & Perfect

We loved our stay at the Lena Coleman apartment. Lots of lovely details, very comfortable, and spotless! We were so comfortable and had everything we needed. The apartment is conveniently located near downtown Chatham, which is a bonus as well. Wonderful time & memories!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

6 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Historic Chatham Gem

My husband and I spent 2 nights at the Ship's Light, in the Lena Coleman suite. It was very nice! The bed was comfortable, and the living area and kitchen were great. The apartment was beautifully decorated, with painted walls in pretty sea glass tones, and lovely artwork. A beautiful stained glass chandelier hangs over the dining table. All of the kitchenware we needed to make meals for ourselves ensuite was available. We especially enjoyed sitting on the rooftop deck, accessible from the bedroom. It was a fabulous spot to enjoy our evening cocktails. There is a pull curtain that separates the bathroom from the bedroom area, and that was fine. It does provide adequate privacy. We will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

23 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Location, tough for tall people

Overall, this stay and host were incredible! We were in town for a wedding and the location could not be beat. Unfortunately, we are both over 6' and the ceilings made it difficult to stand up straight when navigating bedroom, bathroom and shower. I would not recommend for anyone over 5'8" but overall, good experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

17 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place near center of town.

This is the second time we've stayed in the Lena Coleman apartment and hope to stay there again the next time we're in Chatham. Overall, the apartment is comfortable and close to Main Street and the beach. It's in a nice quiet neighborhood and if the weather is good, I'd recommend sitting out on the balcony. Allison, the owner, is very responsive. We don't have any major complaints. The microwave could be updated.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with partner

18 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michell R.

13 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place within walking distance of downtown Chatham.

Property was very clean and comfortable. We will stay there again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

7 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Labor Day in Chatham

Great time and stay in Chatham.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patti O.

16 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Always wonderful!

We love Chatham and this lovely apartment that we consider "home away from home". It was a very short visit this time but again, all was perfect. Thank you for this beautiful retreat.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

11 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Repeat Chatham visitor

This is the third time we’ve rented the Lena Coleman suite with Allison. The unit has everything we need to feel at home within this beautiful town. The check-in process is simple, the apartment is very clean, well-stocked and in the best location in Chatham. We walk everywhere - the beach, downtown, the fish pier, and to Chatham Bars Inn for evening cocktails. We look forward to this relaxing vacation every year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meyer F.

31 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

Very comfortable, quiet and a short walk to downtown. The owner is very friendly and responsive via VRBO messaging.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvette R.

7 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Ship’s Light -Lena Coleman Apartment in Chatham, MA

My sister and I took a sister vacation and came upon the ship’s Light home in Vrbo and wanted to try the quaint historic little place. The apartment for 2 people was a great place to stay. This upstairs homey place has a window seat that you can sit and read a book or just relax. Also there is a great balcony that looks out over the front street in this quiet neighborhood, which I think is the best outside place to sit out of all 4 apartments. It is walking distance to Main Street shopping and eating and a short drive to the beach and fish market where your can see the seals waiting for fish scraps when the fishermen clean their boats after turning in their catch of the day. If you are looking for a place in Chatham, MA. I would recommend any of the apartments in this lovely house.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022