Palmer House Inn
81 Palmer Ave Between Route 28 and the Village Green, Falmouth, MA 02540-2857
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#3 of 6 B&Bs in Falmouth
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A romantic Cape Cod bed and breakfast in Falmouth, Massachusetts. The Palmer House Inn is a well-loved mainstay of Falmouth’s picture-perfect Historic District, clustered around a quintessential New England Village Green. Carefully curated to preserve its historic character, the bed and breakfast has been updated to provide you with the modern comforts you would expect. Our Queen Anne Victorian inn offers 17 rooms (4 of them dog-friendly) each with private bath, air conditioning, and its own individual charm and unique architecture. Many even feature cozy fireplaces, jetted tubs and sitting areas to enjoy a favorite book. Falmouth is a Currier & Ives Cape Cod Victorian seaside resort with a storybook Main Street that features artisan shops, international fine dining, theatre, opera, a harbor and ten beaches! Main Street, bike trails, bus depot and a host of other destinations are within walking distance of our quaint Massachusetts getaway near Martha's Vineyard.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Beach
Bicycle rental
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Couples massage
Baggage storage
Electric vehicle charging station
Parking
Wifi
Breakfast available
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Boating
Game room
Hiking
Horseback riding
Mini golf
Snorkeling
Windsurfing
Aerobics offsite
Bowling offsite
Canoeing offsite
Fishing
Patio
Raquetball offsite
Tennis court offsite
Walking tours
Board games / puzzles
Massage
Concierge
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun terrace
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Seating area
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Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Walk-in shower
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Iron
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Whirlpool bathtub
Bath / shower
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English, German, Portuguese
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81 Palmer Ave Between Route 28 and the Village Green, Falmouth, MA 02540-2857
Palmer House Inn
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Somewhat walkable
Grade: 71 out of 100
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We very much enjoyed the inn. The breakfasts were great, and the hosts were welcoming and accommodating. The location is near the downtown with lots of shopping and places to eat. We went on the Shining Sea Bikeway which is just blocks away plus the inn is located less than a block away from an excellent bike shop which rents bikes.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: There is plenty of parking in their lot plus electric vehicle charging available.
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Response from Tom von Zabern, Owner at Palmer House Inn
Responded 2 weeks ago
Hi Glen Thank you so very much for the wonderful review! It was a delight having you and Heidi with us, and we are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay with us so much. Please stay safe and well, and we hope to have a chance to welcome you back when you return to the Cape. Warm holiday wishes from all of us Billy, Tom and all of us at Palmer house Inn
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We stayed at Palmer House Inn for a romantic getaway. We loved Palmer House Inn! We were in Edna St Vincent Millay room, very nicely decorated and comfortable. Cozy and exactly as described in the room description, loved being in the tower. The Inn was very comfortable, clean and elegantly decorated with alot of nice details. Location to Falmouth Center was great for walking into town for dinner. Proximity to the bike path made for a great day trip while we were there. The Inn was super close to the Martha's Vineyard ferry parking, will need to keep that in mind for another visit! Gardens were beautiful! Breakfast was delicious, with more choices than expected from a B&B. We got the featured breakfast meal each day & both were very yummy! Breakfast room was nice, service was great. Everyone was friendly & we got some good tips for things to do in the area. Contactless check in and check out were very easy. Overall, we would highly recommend Palmer House Inn to anyone going to the Falmouth area.…
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Response from Tom von Zabern, Owner at Palmer House Inn
Responded May 3, 2022
Hi Allison Thank you so very much for the wonderful review! We loved having you with us, and are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay so much, and that you had a good time exploring our beautiful part of Cape Cod. Please continue to stay safe and well, and we hope to be able to welcome you back to our inn the next time you come to the Cape. Warmest regards Billy, Tom and all of us at Palmer House Inn
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We were only here for one night before taking the ferry to Nantucket. We have stayed in 100+ traditional B & B's, so tend to be a bit more critical in our B & B reviews. This is a beautiful Victorian house on a quiet street just a 5 minute walk from Falmouth's main shopping area, with many restaurants, etc. In fact, one of the top restaurants (Glass Onion) is just a minute walk across the street. There is adequate free parking on site. It's a three-story house, and our room was on the 3rd floor. Note that there are steep stairs (no elevators), but the innkeepers will help with your luggage. We had a large king room with a ceiling fan and a jacuzzi tub right in front of the bed---a little unusual, but we didn't use it anyway. There was also a tub/shower in the bathroom, and there were two shower heads on opposite sides---a first for us and a neat shower experience. With the position of the jacuzzi, there was little room for a TV, so the tiny TV was on top of a chest. It was hard to see from one side of the bed. The 3-course cook-to-order breakfast was very good---what you expect from a well-managed B & B. And there was another first for us----cordials were on the menu (we didn't have any, but this was a creative offering). One issue here was that they had a lot of precise rules, one of which is that they required that you give them your driver's license for them to copy. I found this pretty strange, given the emphasis on cybersecurity these days. It came across to us as a lack of trust. Overall, this was as good experience for us, but not exceptional.…
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Responded 3 weeks ago
We are glad this guest enjoyed the architecture, location, parking, room, and breakfast at our inn. That said, the main stairway in our main house was constructed in 1993 in compliance with building codes, and the location of each room in our facility is clearly described on our website. We had several first floor rooms available for the date of this guest's stay on the date he called to make his reservation, and we actually recommended two first floor rooms, both with larger television sets, when we learned about his potential issue with stairs. He made his room selection with full awareness of its third floor location and stairway access, and we processed the reservation as per his instructions. Our basic house rules are pretty straightforward, about smoking, breakage or disassembly of items in the inn (such instances have indeed happened) and yes, every guest presents identification at check-in, long a standard of practice at reputable hotels across the globe. For some reason this seemed to be a major issue with this guest, an extremely uncommon occurrence and therefore memorable to us. The preponderant majority of our guests has no issues with our check-in procedure, and many have expressed appreciation for this brief vetting procedure in the interest of everyone's safety and security.
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Charming Inn with kind staff and wonderful breakfast. Great location for day trip to Marthas vineyard. Decor is average but very clean. Attention to details is paid by the owners. If needed, check on room location as there is two upper floors and no elevator.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded 3 weeks ago
Hi Sharon Thank you for your positive review of our inn. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and breakfasts. Please be safe and well and we hope to have an opportunity to welcome you back in the upcoming future. Kind regards Billy, Tom and all of us at Palmer House Inn
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Wow what a beautiful propery. The staff took care of us like family. Everything is within a few minutes walk. The location was perfect for us. We loved everything from breakfasts to afternoon cookies and tea and especially seeing Brody every day! Don't hesitate, go ahead and book your stay you deserve an over the top stay!! Thanks again Tom and Billy, we hope to see you in Savannah sometime!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Sep 7, 2023
Hi Melissa, hi Eric A big heartfelt Thank You for the lovely review! We are beyond happy, that you are having a such good time during your stay with us. We definitely hope to see you again, be that here or in Savannah! Warmest regards, Billy, Tom, Brody and all of us at Palmer House Inn
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The ease of check in was wonderful. Our room (number 1) was cozy and perfect for our two-night stay. The bath products and bed linens were wonderful. I liked their lotion so much that I purchased it upon checkout. They give you complimentary water bottles in your room which was wonderful for me as I drink a lot of water each day. The breakfast was plentiful and delicious and the servers were excellent. It was also nice to have coffee, tea, cold water available throughout the day. The location is perfectly situated for an easy walk into the town which featured wonderful shops and delicious restaurants. We ate at Quarterdeck, Cucina Su La Mar and not to be overlooked is Country Fare for lunch. It opens a bit late for those seeking an earlier breakfast if looking to eat a later breakfast. It was an easy walk to the shuttle to the Martha’s Vineyard ferry. We purchased the ferry tickets as well as a picnic lunch from the Palmer House. We would highly recommend doing this as the lunch was enough for four adults and packaged beautifully, with no detail left out. We hope to return! Keep up the good work! …
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Jul 16, 2023
Hi Carol What a beautiful review! Thank you so very much. We love, that you enjoyed your stay with us so much, and also, that you had a good time exploring this part of the Cape and the wonderful island of Martha's Vineyard. Please stay safe and well, and we hope to have you with us again the next time you visit the Cape. Warmest regards Billy, Tom and all of us at Palmer House Inn
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My daughter, Leslie, and I had the pleasure of staying at the Palmer House Inn for three nights, June 25-28. I had not been to the Cape in years, and it was Leslie's first trip. Neither one of us regularly stay at Bed and Breakfasts, but we wanted a different experience and a location that was close to town. We were not disappointed! Conveniently located, the Inn is a short walk to the very charming shops and restaurants on Main Street of Falmouth, the shuttle to the Woods Hole ferry and about a 1 mile walk to the beach. We parked our vehicle upon arrival and didn't move it until our last afternoon. Our hosts, Tom and Billy, as well as their dedicated staff went out of their way to welcome us and make sure we were comfortable in every way. Upon our arrival, Tom gave us a tour of the Inn and it's amenities...cozy living room, comfortable front porch, fire pit surrounded by chairs (blankets provided if the evening is chilly), a basket of beach towels, homemade cookies and beverages for an afternoon pick-me-up. Billy kindly gave us tips on getting to Martha’s Vineyard and the local beaches, as well as a mini history lesson of Falmouth and the Inn! The room (Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr) was impeccably clean and the bed very comfortable. Snacks were in the room upon arrival and water bottles replaced every day, which we very much appreciated. Every morning a homemade breakfast was served…standard fair such as oatmeal, yogurt, eggs and toast cooked to order, as well as a daily entree served with fruit, juice and coffee or tea. While there, we enjoyed freshly baked muffins, quiche, apple cinnamon pancakes and homemade biscuits! On our last day, we needed to head home before breakfast service. When we popped into the kitchen to say goodbye and thank-you, Audrie wouldn’t let us leave without to-go coffee, fruit, and fresh from the oven biscuits! “I’d feel better if you had something to eat on the road.” I couldn’t recommend the Palmer House Inn more!…
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Responded Jul 14, 2023
Hi Kathy What a wonderful review! Thank you ever so much! We absolutely love, that you enjoyed your stay with us so much, and we were sorry to say good bye on the day you had to get back home. Please be safe and well, and we hope we'll be able to welcome you back the next time you visit the Cape! Warmest regards Billy, Tom and all of us at Palmer House Inn
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Great location, walkable to Falmouth's Main Street. Our room was great - bed and pillows were comfy. Breakfast was delicious. The grounds are beautiful. The owners and staff are very accommodating and friendly.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Responded Jul 12, 2023
Hi Stacey Thank you so very much for the lovely review! We love, that you enjoyed your stay with us so much. Please be safe and well, and we hope we'll have a chance to welcome you back in the upcoming future! Warmest regards Billy, Tom and all of us at Palmer House Inn
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The Palmer House Inn is the epitome of luxury on Cape Cod. From the moment of driving onto the property, the ease of check-in, the large and beautifully appointed rooms to the 3-course breakfasts, everything was designed for perfection. There is a wide range of selections of rooms which is very helpful. I chose the Cape Cod decor and the friends I travelled with were in a Victorian decor. The room was spacious, with amazing beds and soft linens. The bath products were luxurious and the room was very quiet at night. Breakfast offerings were different every day. The food was delicious and well-portioned. The staff at breakfast were a lot of fun and there was much laughter. One morning we met one of the innkeepers, Tom, who was very knowledgeable about the area, gave very good advice for a scenic drive on the Cape and suggestions for dinner. He was a veritable mine of information when it came to the property, the landscaping and the gardening. It was obvious that he loved what he did. The inn is steps from the downtown core of Falmouth which has a charming main street. It is also close to Woods Hole for those taking the ferry to Martha's Vineyard. After a long day of sightseeing, it was nice to relax in one of the rockers on the front porch or in the great room with a cup of tea and home made cookies. The inn is a perfect combination of historic sensibility, gourmet food and innkeepers who love their jobs. They, along with the warm and friendly staff, made this a remarkable holiday. This was my first visit, it certainly won't be the last. Thank you for such a memorable holiday!…
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Responded Jul 7, 2023
Hi Michael Every so often we read a review from one of our guests, which is so awesome and generous that it takes us a little while to figure out how to respond. First off, a heartfelt Thank You. Secondly, Billy and I are beyond thrilled that you enjoyed your visit so much. Lastly, it was a delight having you with us, and we can't wait to welcome you back! Thank you again. Warmest regards, Billy, Tom and all of us at Palmer House Inn
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We stayed at the Palmer House last week for one wonderful night. The hosts were friendly and had some great suggestions to add to the activities we had planned. (detour on the bike path to the beach was great) The bed was so comfortable in the Edith Wharton! We meant to ask what mattress or topper there was. We loved the bed! Breakfast was delicious homemade pancakes with fresh fruit and the staff was so attentive. I cannot say enough about the location. We did not move our car after we got there. We could easily walk to dinner, around the charming town, and to the bike path. One day we walked the path to Woods Hole, the 2nd day we rented bikes next door (so convenient) and biked everywhere. I wish I had asked about the mugs as a souvenir. We would definitely go back. …
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Jun 19, 2023
Dear Wonderful Guest You made our day with you awesome review. Thank you ever so much! We love, that you enjoyed your stay with us so much, that the bed worked for you (luxury firm mattress with a semi-soft memory foam topper for comfort) and that you were well fed at breakfast. We often have guests who travel a considerable distance to spend a holiday here, and who prefer to leave the car and get around on foot, by bike, and by boat if going to Marthas Vineyard, and we are glad that you had a good time using this approach. As to the mugs, we do have them available, and will be glad to mail them to you, if you'd like us to. Please stay safe and well, and we hope to have an opportunity of welcoming you back when you next visit the Cape. Warmest regards, Billly, Tom and all of us at Palmer House Inn
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Frequently Asked Questions about Palmer House Inn
Which popular attractions are close to Palmer House Inn?
Nearby attractions include Falmouth Museums on the Green (0.05 miles), Corner Cycle (0.02 miles), and St Barnabas Memorial Church (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Palmer House Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Palmer House Inn?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Palmer House Inn?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, complimentary tea, and free instant coffee during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Palmer House Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include Glass Onion, Pickle Jar Kitchen, and Añejo Mexican Bistro & Tequila Bar.
Is Palmer House Inn located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.4 miles away from the center of Falmouth.
Are pets allowed at Palmer House Inn?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Palmer House Inn?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, German, and Portuguese.
Are there any historical sites close to Palmer House Inn?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Highfield Hall & Gardens (0.5 miles).
Does Palmer House Inn have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the city view available here.