Belvedere B&B, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts
Bass River Village B&B: History with Comfortable Elegance
Circa 1828 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, The Belvedere was built around 1820 by Captain Elisha Baker and is a classic Federal style ship captain's residence with a centralized captain's cupola. The inn takes its name from the Italiante version of the cupola and translates closely as "beautiful view" for its one-time view of the nearby Bass River.
It's not known what ships Captain Baker commanded, or for what purpose or profit, but by 1814 he was respected enough in the community to be appointed a member of the committee to "consult and adopt measures for the common safety and defense of the town". The Town of Yarmouth, which avidly opposed the War of 1812, nevertheless realized the need for good coastal protection.
When Captain Baker died in 1833 his son, also named Elisha, inherited the house. At the son's death in 1852 the probate record shows: $18 for a cow, $57 for a horse and wagon, $59 for a wheelbarrow and tools, and for the house and its furniture $195.00! The most interesting assets were his ships. He owned 1/6 shares in three schooners; The W.G. HALL, The BOSTON, and the FLORILLA.
It was in 1852 that his house and property passed to Elisha's only surviving daughter Emily. In 1858 she married Captain Sturgis Crowell, another famous Yarmouth Sea Captain. Emily died a year later giving birth to their only child, another Elisha. Captain Crowell retired from the sea in 1872 and remarried, this time to Susie Baker. Their two daughters, Alice and Annie, continued to live here throughout their lives.
Nearby Bed & Breakfasts
Related Links:
Owners: Sue & Robert Alexander
Open Since: 2007
We Accept: Checks, Mastercard, Visa and American Express
Price Range: Check with owner as prices may vary
No. of Rooms With Private Bath: 3
No. of Rooms With Shared Bath: 0
Location: In small town, Near beach and In wine country
Amenities: Air conditioning, Television in room, Antiques, Sitting room/library, Full breakfast, Continental breakfast, Patio, Private porch, Picnic grounds, No smoking, Suites available, Lake/riverfront access, Hot tub/jacuzzi and In-room or on-deck coffee/tea service
Sight-Seeing: Museum, Art galleries, Aquarium, Historical site/district, Historical village/park and Zoo
Water Sports: Sailboat rentals, Kayak rentals, Swimming and Fishing charters
Other Sports: Golf
Out In The Town: Antique shops/malls, Movie cinemas, Concerts, Bowling and Bars/night clubs
Out In Nature: Bike trails, Hiking trails and Beach
Rides & Tours: Plantation tours, Whale watching and Excursion boats/cruises
Area Attractions:
Bass River Boat Tours, Melody Tent Summer Concerts, Nature Trails, Cape Cod Bike Trail, Golf Course, Kayak, Canoe, Paddle Boat Rentals, Fishing Pier
These recreational facilities and attractions are all within 5 miles of Belvedere B&B.
South Yarmouth Bed and BreakfastMassachusetts Bed and BreakfastUnited States Bed and Breakfast
