Private 1BR Apartment in Historic Mansion Near Ferry | Apartment in New Bedford
1 Bedroom Apartment in New Bedford
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The Whalehouse is a gorgeous historic mansion & the former home of Herman Melville’s sister. The Guest Suite is a private apartment within the former servant's quarters. Walk to downtown, Whaling Museum, ferry to Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard, Zeiterion Theatre, galleries & restaurants. Free street parking!
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The Guest Suite is a thoughtfully designed two-floor apartment in the former servant's quarters of the home – exposed brick, tin ceiling and a wood fireplace give the space a historic feel with modern amenities, so you'll feel right at home.
The Guest Suite sleeps 2 comfortably, has its own private entrance, and comes fully furnished. The first floor has kitchenette, living room with a sofa bed, and a dining nook. On the second floor you will find your bedroom with a queen sized bed, a beautiful sun-filled bathroom with small stand up shower, and walk in closet.
Notes for our guests:
•The Whalehouse has unique, historic architecture and things that have aged through time. If you love old homes, this is the place for you! If you'd like a scratch-free / modern home or hotel-like environment, this house may not be a good fit.
•The Whalehouse is located in the historic West End of New Bedford, conveniently walkable to downtown's amenities. Please note that while it is not directly in the city center, it is a bustling area so street noise is not uncommon.
•Beautiful Windmill window ACs are installed in the bedroom on the second floor. Ceiling fans are and a portable AC are installed into first floor. This historic house does not come with central air.
Location:
The Whalehouse is located in this historic West End of New Bedford –conveniently walkable to downtown's amenities. Take a walk around the neighborhood for a glimpse into the "Whaling City" past - well-kept whaling mansions and beautiful estates surround this area. Check out the historic Downtown, and our port – one of the last working fishing ports in the country!
As you arrive to The Whalehouse, you will be blown away with the ornate detailing of this historic home. The Italianate house was built in 1855 by Henry Taber, as a wedding present for his daughter Abby Taber Hunt. She and her husband and their daughter, Sarah, lived here through the 1860s. Upon moving to Western Massachusetts, they rented the home to Herman Melville's sister, Catherine Melville. The author was close with his sister and would frequent the home for visits, about 10 years after writing his famous novel, Moby Dick. As you look upon the estate, and the surrounding neighborhood, you can see how perfect Melville's words feel as he vividly describes the homes' facades. It's easy to see how he described New Bedford as "the dearest place to live in, in all New England."
History:
During the 1950's the home was transformed into part of the Swain School of Art and Design campus, serving as the painting studios for the school. If you happen to go on a tour of the Main House, the host can show you the 3rd floor and widows walk/cupola where many of the students wrote notes that are now a part of history. In 1983 the home was transformed into a popular Bed & Breakfast for about 30 years. When the current owner, Laura, purchased the home in 2015, she promised to restore the home to its former glory, and has been working on the renovation since. Laura is happy to open The Guest Suite to visitors so they can stay in a piece of history.
Notes for our guests before they book:
•The Guest Suite has a window AC unit in the bedroom on the second floor and a portable AC unit and ceiling fans on the first floor.
•Please note that the kitchen is not equipped with a full stove –however there is a hot plate, and coffee maker (plus all the other kitchen essentials you may need!)
•Bathroom includes a small 30" stand up shower, but no tub.
Private 1BR Apartment in Historic Mansion Near Ferry is located in New Bedford. Private 1BR Apartment in Historic Mansion Near Ferry provides accommodation, featuring Kitchen, Air Conditioner, TV, among other amenities. This Apartment features Kitchen, Air Conditioner, TV, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Private 1BR Apartment in Historic Mansion Near Ferry has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 2 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Apartment because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Apartment, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Apartment has a friendly neighborhood, and the New Bedford has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Apartment in New Bedford, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Air conditioning
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Heating
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1 bathroom
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Hair dryer
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Towels provided
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1 bedroom
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Bed sheets provided
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Coffee/tea maker
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Microwave
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Refrigerator
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Toaster
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Onsite parking
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No pets allowed
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Note from host: Absolutely no smoking on the property.
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Smoke-free property
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TV
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Sleeps 2
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English
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Iron/ironing board
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Free WiFi
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Garden
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Carbon monoxide detector
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Fire extinguisher
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Smoke detector
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges note from host: no events or parties of any kind. onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number c0175532010 safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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