Little Chappy House "unplugged" and off-the-grid

A rustic, off-the-grid, beachfront "camp" sits quietly on Chappaquiddick Island. Built in the 1960s by my great-grandfather, our little Chappy house has remained mostly unchanged for the past 50+ years. Enjoy a your "unplugged" vacation, away from technology with simple pleasures out in the quiet of nature. The space Our little cabin is unique in this modern-age. Solar panels are used to run ONLY your most basic of needs (refrigerator and water pump) with not much more to spare. Evening light is provided by candles, kerosene lamps and gas lanterns. Return to the days of old, tune in with nature and set your restful getaway by the daylight hours. Perfect for the adventurer, fishermen/anglers, and anyone wanting to "unplug". Chappy is truly the perfect getaway on Martha's Vineyard. Take the Chappy Ferry from Edgartown to find yourself away from the seasonal bustle of MV. To get out for an evening of fun, park your car at the Edgartown Beach and walk across on the Ferry for restaurants, shopping and entertainment. From the back of our cabin, you can head down the sand dunes to the beach at "the gut" (well known beach on Chappy for its epic seasonal fishing). Beach stones and shells are yours for the collecting. Daily sunsets free of charge! And for a day trip to a more sandy beach sans rocks, head to Wasque (right on Chappy) or South Beach for some great waves. Outdoor showers and fires in the evening are two simple pleasures you'll want to take advantage of. But remember, the water pump is powered by the Sun! Short showers make for a more refreshing stay for all!! Our Solar Power is quite limited. We recommend charging cell phones in your car and conserving water usage in the evenings and during overcast days. A couple cloudy days on the Island can really run down the power. Sunny mornings are the best time for showers and hot water usage, so that the solar panels can charge back up before noon! (And if nothing else, these simple tricks will put in perspective just how lucky we are to have constant electric + hot water in our day-to-day lives!) During summer, we rent the house weekly from Saturday to Saturday. If you are planning your trip to the island, be sure to make a ferry reservation for your car at The Steamship Authority online. They book FAST and without a reservation you will not be able to get your car across to the island. Once on the island, the smaller ferry to Chappy does not require reservations, but does require CASH! Other things to note Guests are responsible for bringing their own linens, towels and candlesticks. PLEASE NOTE: each guest is expected to sweep the sand out of the cabin before they leave Saturday morning and to put everything back where it’s was. Any damages will be the responsibility of the tenant and will be taken out of the security deposit. Recycling and trash collection is on Saturday mornings and guests will also need to bring it out to the bins on the deck.