Steeped in history…
Victorian splendor…
Built in 1877 by Captain Benjamin Pinkham, much of the charm and character of the house remains. The home boasts layers of detail from floor to ceiling. Very few guests pass through without commenting on the intricate parquet floors, beautiful crown moldings, or the detailed ceiling medallions. The picture frame wainscoting, push button light switches and wallpapered rooms all add to the Victorian-era ambiance of the home.
Many guests say they have a feeling of nostalgia as they enter the Inn. The house was a single-family home until World War II, when it was leased by the government as housing for those serving in the U. S. Coast Guard. During that time the interior, including the beautiful hardwood floors, was painted battleship grey (no longer the case!).
Come stay with us and become a part of this special home's story!
“In a world where we are often underwhelmed by less than adequate service whether in restaurants or stores, everything about this stay was just right. You can tell that Kathryn and Peter enjoy what they do and, in turn, they provide you with a stay that is warm and welcoming. We will happily return in the future..”
- George W. , Trip Advisor
Nautical Heritage…
At 1000 tons, Captain Benjamin Pinkham’s boat, the Eleanor F. Bartram was the largest built by the W.I. Adams yard of East Boothbay. After her 1903 launch, she carried cargo such as coal and southern yellow pine. There are records of the Bartram being stranded and re-floated at least twice in her 23 year career. She is seen in this photograph just prior to her launching from the shipyard.
On August 19, 1926, the Eleanor F. Bartram departed Norfolk, Virginia bound for Puerto Cabello, Venezuela. She was never seen again, with no trace of her cargo or crew ever found. All hands were presumed lost somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean.
