The Palmer House Inn is a 17 guest room Select Registry classic Cape Cod Bed & Breakfast located in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Location is key to the success of any hospitality business and Falmouth is a prime destination village on Upper Cape Cod, set in the Historic District on a quiet residential street within easy walking distance to the village. Unlike most lodging businesses in the market, the Inn is open year round to take advantage of the Cape’s four distinct seasons.
The circa 1901 historic main Inn was constructed as a Queen Anne Victorian by a wealthy ship-owner for his wife and sits on .88 acres of well landscaped grounds and gardens.
A sympathetic addition in 1996 increased the room count of the main Inn to 12 and paved the way for the historic house and business to reach a point of significant and stabilized profitability. The first floor of the main Inn includes a formal foyer with its reception desk and dedicated office just beyond, a half bath, sitting room with bay windows, a dining room / parlor, and breakfast room adjacent to the Inn’s well-equipped kitchen with a mix of commercial grade and residential appliances.
The Inn’s front street entrance welcomes guests by way of a brick walkway that leads to the front porch with ample quality rocking chairs and requisite wicker seating for guests. The side entrance is most readily accessible from the parking lot and leads guests directly to the front desk. There is also a private exterior entrance into the kitchen.
The Guest House was converted from the historic home’s original Carriage House built in 1920 and includes four spacious guest rooms, one of which is ADA accessible and includes a ramp and private side entrance. A covered front porch spans the full length of the Guest House building, and this space leads to the main driveway and Inn’s gardens just beyond. The popular “Henry Thoreau Cottage” is the most private accommodation on site, and features a king and queen bed, living room, kitchenette, and private 258 sq. ft. deck. The guest experience is greatly enhanced by the care and quality of the grounds and gardens which feature mature perennial plantings and the recent addition of a dog run for guest use.
A particularly enviable feature of this offering is the separate owner’s house with its open first floor plan including a kitchen, dining area, living room, and full bath. The second floor includes a primary bedroom and bath with tub and shower. The cottage is tucked away on the far corner of the Inn’s parcel providing a comfortable and private space for owners or managers.
Current owners have spared no expense in improving the structure, systems, and support facilities at Palmer House Inn. This is most evident in touring the main Inn’s full basement which is a clean and dry space and houses the Inn’s state-of-the-art systems, including UniMac commercial washers and dryers. The basement also includes quarters for live-in staff. The property is protected by natural gas Generac generators.
Multiple international restaurants, shops, the bike path, the vineyard ferry shuttle bus, and public transportation to Boston and major airports are all within a five minute walk of the Inn.
The entire Cape Cod peninsula has over 300 miles of shoreline to suit every interest. The historic town of Falmouth and adjacent charming village of Woods Hole are one of the most desirable and visited areas of the Cape. The quality of the restaurants and shops are a significant draw for travelers spending a few nights or several weeks in the market. The 65 miles of coastline, five golf courses, the Shining Sea Bikeway, and countless other opportunities for outdoor recreation are also draws. The ferry to Martha’s Vineyard is minutes from the Inn in Woods Hole and Falmouth is often a required stop on the way to or from the island.
This is an exceptional offering for the new or experienced Innkeeper or investor to own a prestige property with substantial revenue and opportunity for growth.
For more information, contact Eben Viens at 802-380-7312 (call/text).
Broker of Record: Tom Von Zabern (Seller)
