Apartment in Chatham, MA
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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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.
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.
Amenities
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
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Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
We really enjoyed our stay in this apartment. It was very clean, very comfortable, and very convenient. The porch deck sitting area was a real treat. We spent a lot of time out there. We also appreciated having a place to store our bicycle, and being able to do our laundry during our stay. The apartment is in walking distance of the downtown area. Highly Recommend!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
I would give our unit 6 stars across the board if I could. This super clean old home has been meticulously and historically restored with the original character but has all the modern conveniences you want. 4 minute walk to Main St for everything Chatham has to offer from morning coffee to delicious dinners and shopping galore. There are 4 units in Ship’s Light and I hope to get to stay at them all! Allison’s hospitality won’t disappoint you.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
As a first-time user of Vrbo, Alison was so helpful and wonderful. She answered my questions that I had and also did it in a timely manner. This place was so cute and felt so secluded but also right right off of Main Street and you can walk to get food coffee or just to go to the beach too. This was such a cute place to stay and I will definitely want to come back at some point! The walk to the beach was about 25 minutes give or take and I would bike there in about five minutes. It was so close. The place itself was very clean and had lots of little things that made it feel homie. I especially loved the little porch that we got. It is a step up through a window and it is so cute. I will say that the street that it’s on is a little bit noisy and there is a good amount of traffic coming through there, but it didn’t bother me. As for the kitchen me and my friend did not really cook anything, but we did use the toaster and some of the dishes and really everything you need is there to cook with. Overall, if you’re looking for a place to stay and you want it to be walkable to the local places, this is definitely the place to go and it’s perfect for two people, and I loved it!!!
5 / 10·Aug 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!
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9.7Outstanding
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"We really enjoyed our stay in this apartment. It was very clean, very comfortable, and very convenient. The porch deck sitting area was a real treat. We spent a lot of time out there. We also apprecia..."
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