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Chatham Village - Adorable Studio Apartment in Antique Home

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Exterior
Beach
Property grounds
Point of interest
Beach

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Chatham Village - Adorable Studio Apartment in Antique Home

** SHIP'S LIGHT IS CURRENTLY UNDERGOING A MAJOR RENOVATION! Having stood the test of time for almost 200 years, the house now has a new foundation, upgraded systems and a modified floor plan. Interior painting is underway and new floors have been laid. Tiling and cabinetry is underway; we expect to begin renting again in July 2025, when the house will be ready for the next 200 years!

The layout of the Prince Harding apartment will remain the same, but it will be entirely refreshed, with air conditioning and heating provided by solar-powered heat pumps. There is a cozy electric fireplace in the sitting area, an improved kitchen and bath with tiled shower, and a new queen-sized bed and furnishings in the living area. The house is equipped with two Level 2 EV chargers, for use by renters. We look forward to hosting you again soon! **

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 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 the original owner and builder of Ship's Light, the Prince Harding apartment is a one-room studio, with a kitchenette, bath with shower and lovely front porch. Airy and light, the main room includes a queen-sized bed, dining table & chairs, comfortable seating area, electric fireplace, and smart-TV with cable. Wireless internet service is available throughout the house. Perfect for a couple, the fully-equipped kitchenette has a small refrigerator with freezer, induction cook-top, microwave, toaster, and coffee maker. Enjoy your morning coffee on the private front porch 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 newly-laid wide pine and antique floors.

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 Prince Harding apartment at Ship’s Light is rented for longer stays during the summer and for minimum two 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-bedroom home for family gatherings.

Property manager

Allison Coleman

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchenette

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee grinder
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Property does not allow children

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number C0041000550

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Village Adorable Studio Antique Home
Village Adorable Stuo Antique

About the neighborhood

Map
Chatham, MA

What's nearby

  • Chatham Lighthouse Beach - 17 min walk
  • Chatham Fish Pier - 20 min walk
  • Chatham Lighthouse - 3 min drive
  • Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge - 6 min drive
  • Hardings Beach - 7 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
  • ‪Chatham Squire Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chatham Perk - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mac's Chatham Fish & Lobster - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Chatham Village - Adorable Studio Apartment in Antique Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Chatham Village - Adorable Studio Apartment in Antique Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chatham Village - Adorable Studio Apartment in Antique Home?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Chatham Village - Adorable Studio Apartment in Antique Home located?

Located in the heart of Chatham, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mayo House and Cape Cod Beaches. Chatham Windmill and Atwood House Museum are also within 15 minutes.

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Chatham Village - Adorable Studio Apartment in Antique Home Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 76 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Emilia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So close to downtown!
I grew up going to Chatham, so to have found a little spot so close to Main Street was great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
The neighborhood was quiet and quaint. Walking distance to the town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances H., Malta

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
An easy stroll to town, the shops and restaurants. A short drive to Monomoy Wildlife Refuge for a nice scenic hike. Owner very responsive to questions and assisted when I requested to stay an additional night.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

PAT H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home away from home
I'm grateful Allison shared the sweet studio space with me.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cozy and quaint…. Wonderful history of the house was provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

LESLIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice. Comfotable room. Walking distance to almost everything in Chatham.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming
The property is exactly as presented! No surprises. Small, but well supplied for two. The location is ideal! The owners responded very quickly to a small issue we encountered. Would love to return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay
The apartment was quaint and located nicely on a quiet street just off the main street in Chatham. The kitchen was very clean and so were the appliances that were there. The kitchen and bathroom areas were tiny. The air conditioner only cooled the bedroom area. Otherwise, we enjoyed our stay and would have liked to meet the owners! Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Vinit

Disliked: Communication
There were no amenities: shampoo, tea/coffee. Called the host twice with no response. Will not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location
Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
Nice property, but the one bedroom apartment is a little to small. I understand their renovating it for next year we Hi how will help. And it’s a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Don't Change aThing
We both loved everything about The Ship's Light. We ate breakfast on the front porch every morning and enjoyed wine there in the evening. In between, we walked to Main Street every day (less than 5 minutes away). We walked to baseball games, craft fairs, garden tours, musical events, the windmill, shopping and dining (including Lobster roll Friday at the Methodist Church). This property is a jewel.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
I rented this place for my daughter who was working in Chatham and the location was great and place really cute !
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Booking was easy. Location was great! Iron didn’t work….but we borrowed one from another tenant. Couldn’t catch them to return. Commode is wobbly…..but not a problem. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wilson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon F., Houston, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Quaint first floor apartment with all you need to relax after exploring.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosslyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location Location Location
Beautiful 19th century home located just one block from downtown, an easy walk to restaurants and shopping. Perfect for two people. Privacy low as people in the adjacent unit could be heard through door/wall. Recommended that our family put on their suggestion list for visitors.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Marina G., Washington DC

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Property was listed as available, but….
The property was listed as available off season, VRBO sent the standard emails, but when we arrived to begin our stay, the property was locked. We were not able to reach the managers, so had to scramble to find lodging. VRBO was able to get us a full refund. Reviews of this property during high season were positive, but would not recommend trying to rent odd season.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gail L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family event
A lovely convenient location within walking distance to town. Cozy and inviting. Has all the conveniences for our short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place!
really great well maintained rental! as a solo traveler it was all I needed. great hosts. I'd probably recommend booking something slightly larger if you have a week long stay, but for a long weekend it's perfect for the price.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parent weekend out.
We were in town for a wedding, without kids - location was just perfect! Had everything we needed for a nice parent only getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disappointed/Property needs updating
Read reviews, mostly positive. Not for me. Needs major updating, even the ink on pamphlet's was faded. I walked into the small kitchen and bathroom area, and it had a peculiar smell, like old fruit. It was such penetrating smell I realized I could not stay there. It made me feel very uncomfortable.I checked the sheets on the bed. Washed too many times. It was my vacation and I knew it would not seem like a vacation if I spent my time in this accommodation. I arrived at 4:30 and left around 5:30pm. What was off putting too-- was in their literature to ask if one has time to wash the towels in the laundry in the garage before they left. Not my cup of tea. Fortunately, found a better and less expensive accommodation down the road, with access to a beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shelley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful place to stay! Highly recommend!!
This property is clean, and wonderfully located. The management is great. Again, this is a loveky accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ship’s Light, Chatham, MA
Wonderful stay in this historic old home. Beautiful, quiet residential neighborhood within walking distance of restaurants and shops. We did not use our car during our 3 night stay. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021