The Sailmaker's House is an inn located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and was established in 2017. The building is two stories tall and has 10 guest rooms available to rent. Located near downtown, people can walk and see the stores and restaurants nearby.
Some unique things about The Sailmaker's House are its history and its culture. It got its name from John Holbrook, one of its first owners. John Holbrook owned a business in which he built and sold sails down by the waterfront. The owners try to create a culture of convenience for their guests. The inn uses a keyless check-in process. In place of a key, the guests receive an access code made of the last 4 digits of their phone number. In addition, the manager and housekeepers are typically on the property throughout the day and are willing to talk with and answer any questions that guests might have.
The Sailmaker's House, located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is an inn with 10 guest rooms. It is a colonial house of a classic New England style. However, the building has been renovated to incorporate some modern features while still staying true to its historical roots and has parking available for its guests.
The facility has two common spaces. The main lobby is situated near the entrance. It contains a coffee bar, snacks, filtered water, and ice that guests can grab. The other common area is the lounge, which includes a few couches for seating and a board game table with some games.
The Sailmaker's House has 10 rooms, all different from each other. It is a two story building, with 4 of its rooms on the first floor, and the remaining 6 on the second. Each room has certain amenities included with it. For instance, every room has a private bathroom attached. Other amenities include linens, towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, hairdryer, iron with ironing board, cable tv, and Wi-Fi. One of the most popular rooms is room 10, due to the atmosphere created by its decorative fireplace. It should be noted that the fireplace is never lit. The owner's personal favorite room is number 3. Room 3 is located on the first floor, making it a more convenient room for those who are frequently coming and going. It has a stone floor in its shower, and it also has a copper medallion on the ceiling.
The exterior yard is available in the back for the use of the guests. The Sailmaker's House is in a residential area, so its carbon footprint isn't too large. The yard contains a garden that is steadily maintained. Included in the garden are raspberry bushes as well as cherry trees. There are tables and chairs in the backyard as well that guests can sit in and be outdoors.
The property is located close to town. It is only a walking distance to the number of nearby restaurants and stores. One of the owners, Jay McSherry, is "a big name" in town and even started or at least partially owns some of the restaurants there.
The innkeepers want to make The Sailmaker's House a convenient experience for their guests. Subsequently, they don't use a front desk or a formal check-in process. Instead, they opt for a contactless, keyless check-in. Guests are given an email or text beforehand. Through this, they will be informed of an access code to get in their room, which usually is made up of the last 4 digits of their phone number. Due to this, anyone can check in just about as late as they want. They only have to let themselves into their room.
Typically the manager and housekeepers are on the property throughout the day. Guests often see them and Sailmakers House's staff wants patrons to feel free to talk to them. In particular, the manager is happy to speak with visitors and can help with any questions one might have. People staying at The Sailmaker's House are also welcome to call or text the provided phone number with any questions or comments they have.
Many different people visit The Sailmaker's House, but the property is catered towards adults and couples. Almost all of the rooms are meant for 2 people. The business requires that all reservations are made by someone 21 years of age or older.
There is plenty to do in the surrounding area, including a few restaurants. Jumping Jay's Fresh Seafood, owned by Jay McSherry, is a seafood-based restaurant that has been open in town for about 20 years and tries to bring not only good food but quality service. It is only about a 7-minute walk from the inn. A restaurant named Cure is another dining possibility and is the closest option to the Sailmakers House. It also has outdoor dining available in the courtyard, depending on the season. Elephantine's offers an option for breakfast and lunch. It serves Mediterranean-style breakfast, pastries, and coffee.
In addition to dining, there are a number of attractions in the area. Strawbery Banke is a point of interest that is close to the inn. There are also a number of different types of cruises and boat tours that are found in the area, whether it is a ride on a sailboat, a booze cruise, or a historical tour. There is also a lot of biking to be had in the area. The roads along the coast of Maine and New Hampshire offer a variety of routes. These can be as short as 7 miles or as long as 18 miles.
The Sailmaker's House is an inn located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and was established in 2017. Before it became The Sailmaker's House, the property housed a bed & breakfast: The Inn at Strawberry Banke. However, the place has been used for more than just lodging for visitors. The original part of the building was built in 1801. It was owned by Thomas Pierce until 1822 when John Holbrook purchased it. At the time, John Holbrook had a business down by the waterfront where he built and sold sails. The Holbrook family continued to own the house. Thus, the inspiration for the name of The Sailmaker's House was born.
The current owners of the inn, Amanda and Jay McSherry, opened the establishment in 2017. Jay has owned lots of restaurants and properties, though this is his first inn. Amanda always wanted to get into the realm of hospitality. At the time of this property going for sale, they lived close by and, upon seeing it, decided to seize the opportunity.
The property has been completely renovated, as the owners are always taking into consideration what are they can make improvements and confident changes. Over their time there, Jay and Amanda have gotten the place set up the way they want it, with nothing significant left to work on. The property currently has stayed true to its roots of being the house of a sailmaker's home by trying to keep its historical touches. For example, one room has a mirror with a large wooden frame that was made from a part on a boat, and the pine floors are original to the house. Amanda enjoys doing interior design and repurposing historical items.
314 Court Street
Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801
United States
Bed and Breakfast
Amanda & Jay McSherry
