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Chatham Village - Lovely 2 bedroom apartment in the antique home

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Guests can enjoy a serene beach experience with access to the calm sea and scenic views.
Traditional two-story house with a central entrance, flanked by windows and a front porch.
Stroll through the serene Chase Park, surrounded by lush trees and a picturesque white picket fence.
Moored boats reflect off the calm water, set against a serene harbor backdrop.
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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 - Lovely 2 bedroom apartment in the antique home

** 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 Gifford-Buck apartment has undergone significant changes as a result of the renovation. Check out the new photos, but note that reviews prior to July 2025 are of the old apartment.**

The largest of the four apartments, the Gifford-Buck apartment is a comfortable first-floor, 5-room, 2 bedroom, 2 bath gem. Airy and light, the large living room with an electric fireplace and smart-TV occupies the center of the house. The dining room seats 8 and connects to a beautiful full-sized kitchen--or eat and relax on the quiet side yard patio with picnic tables and area seating. The apartment is fully heated and airconditioned via solar-powered heat pumps. Two bedrooms--one with a queen-sized bed and private bath and one with two twins, near the main bath, make this apartment perfect for a family. The apartment also includes a stackable washing machine and dryer off the kitchen.

The charm of the apartment is further enhanced by the warm glow of wide pine floors and wainscoting. Wi-fi is available throughout the house. The house is equipped with two Level 2 EV 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 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.

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 longer 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 bedroom home for family gatherings. Contact the owner for details.

Property manager

Allison Coleman

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Step to reach entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Children are welcome

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
This property uses solar energy
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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
Property Registration Number C0041000550

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Chatham Village Lovely 2 BR Apartment Antique Home
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About the area

Map
Chatham, MA

What's nearby

  • Chatham Windmill - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Chatham Lighthouse Beach - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Chatham Fish Pier - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Chatham Lighthouse - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge - 6 min drive - 3.2 km

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 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chatham Perk - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mac's Chatham Fish & Lobster - ‬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 mi (2 km) of Mayo House and Cape Cod Beaches. Chatham Windmill and Gallery Antonia are also within 5 minutes.

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Chatham Village - Lovely 2 bedroom apartment in the antique home Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10

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

10/10

This house is a treasure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Charming historic home in a great location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

We loved our stay and hope to return soon! Couldn’t have been more convenient for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Can’t beat the location Love the old cape charm and great history to the place
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Thank you for this amazing stay! The location is absolutely ideal, near a pond, the sea, Chatham town, in the middle of the cape so near everything. The house is absolutely lovely and set for everything needed to relax- outside reading, inside in the living room, the kitchen well equipped... we wish to plan a return visit. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Had a wonderful end of the summer weekend at Ship's Light. The apartment is spacious and "Old Cape" charming. It was quiet, clean and fully equipped. It is located an easy walk away from the Village and convenient to shops and restaurants. Also an easy walk to Oyster Pond beach. The pride the owners have in the house is evident by the book they published on Ship's Light's history. A really lovely spot in Chatham.

10/10

Excellent stay- hope to be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10

All was wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10

Had all amenities necessary, walking distance to town and host very accommodating.

10/10

best location intown
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

Fourth time renting this property. That says it all
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10

We had a wonderful time at this charming property. In particular the working fireplace added to the coziness and old fashioned feel of the unit. One observation, though: Although the TV is a good size flat screen the "basic cable" package made for very limited viewing (no CNN, Fox, NESN, Espn, Golf Channel, etc.). Since we were there for only 4 nights this was a non-issue this trip. But, given the excellent location, warmth and coziness, this would make a pleasant winter getaway for a week or so and the limited viewing would be a significant issue then.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10

House set in quiet neighborhood. Enjoyed walks to nearby Park and homes. Also, close to Main Street. We appreciated reading the booklet on the History of the house and how its been lovingly preserved! Thank-you for a Special stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

We wanted an end-of-summer getaway before the start of the new school year and found the Gifford Buck apartment available. It had everything we needed and so close to Main Street with all the shops and eateries. The owners were very responsive, though we didn't need anything during our stay. Quiet, calm pond nearby if you have smaller kids but mine are older so we walked to Lighthouse Beach. This house has history and I would love to see what the other apartments look like. Another time!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

We were very happy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

Great location! Walking distance to everything! Stores, beaches, restaurants…. all just steps away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

We absolutely loved staying at this little gem. Very reminiscent of many years past visiting Chatham, we loved the old Cape Cod feel and proximity to town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Exactly as described this refurbished 1828 home felt perfect for our stay in Chatham. Antiques mingled with modern comforts. Walking distance to downtown. We’d love to return. Allison was responsive and helpful. Really relaxed on our first vacation to the Cape, largely due to the homey feel of Ship’s Light. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

We loved the location of this charming home. We could easily walk to downtown. It is a historic home so it is not like staying in a new build but that is what we loved about it. Allison was very easy to communicate with and we would totally stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

Very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10

a quaint large VRBO apartment in an old Chatham home in easy walking distance to shopping and restaurants. The largest of the units in the house is decorated with vintage items and there is lots of space! We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10

Perfect in town mid week getaway. Weather was perfect, house comfortable- easy recommendation
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10

Great historic property; stayed in the Gifford-Buck house. Two bedroom two bath decorated for the time period; clean and quaint. Only 1 block from Main Street Chatham. Great location. Some confusion on check in, contacted owners and they responded quickly to correct. This was our first trip to the area and we can't wait to come back again. Would book this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021