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Frederick William House

Inn

594 Palmer Avenue

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Why people book this hotel

Comfortable rooms
12 mentions

The room itself was comfortable and the shower the best we had during our 10 day…

Getting breakfast was great, and being able to have free tea and coffee whenever…

Friendly staff
11 mentions

The guide in the room was very helpful and made a change from the dreaded QR and…

A lovely homely feel and the owner, Jeanette, is very helpful and attentive

Great location
8 mentions

There is a cycle path (flat and tarmac) right at the back just beyond the garden…

There were some lovely touches such as the coffee station and all the autumn dec…

Breakfast available
8 mentions

When we returned from a long day Jeanette saw us and offered us tea which was re…

We stayed three nights and had the continental breakfast during our stay which w…

Clean rooms
4 mentions

The place is spotlessly clean

Beautiful place, wonderful room, very clean and comfortable

Parking available
4 mentions

Exalent parking

The parking area was large and the use of bikes was great

Overview

Located in Falmouth directly on the Shining Sea Bikeway, 0.18 miles from Woodneck beach and across the street from Grews Pond, Frederick William House is a premier Boutique Inn that provides free bikes , free private parking, a shared lounge free WIFI, and gardens with concierge service. All units at the inn include air conditioning, TV with satellite channels, private bathrooms in each accommodation with shower/tub combo, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guest rooms feature a wardrobe. Frederick William House reservations always include fresh baked pastries and coffee each morning. During high season and on special holidays... hot breakfast is offered a la cart. The accommodation offers a children's playground across the street in Goodwill park. The area is popular for cycling and fishing, swimming, kayaking, hiking and biking. Old Silver Beach is 8 km from the inn. The nearest airport is Martha's Vineyard Airport, 30 km from Frederick William House.

Traveller reviews

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Alison

couple

June 8, 2026

10

Lovely place very helpful owner

Really quaint

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Lisa

couple

May 17, 2026

10

Absolute gem of a place. Perfect.

Absolutely delightful. The owner has curated pieces of furniture and fabrics which are absolutely beautiful and has a real eye for style and details. Little personal touches abound. It really feels like a home from home. The linen and towels are wonderful quality. Such a lovely change from chain hotels with basic linen and scratchy towels that set my teeth on edge. The owner Jeanette was welcoming immediately and without any fuss. The guide in the room was very helpful and made a change from the dreaded QR and app! The place is spotlessly clean. There is a cycle path (flat and tarmac) right at the back just beyond the garden; down which you can walk 10 mins or so to the shuttle bus which is free and regular… to Woods Hole from where you catch the ferry to Martha’s Vineyard. Absolute piece of cake. Try the cafe at Woods Hole for the most delicious pastries and coffee! When we returned from a long day Jeanette saw us and offered us tea which was really most welcome in the charming breakfast room. The continental breakfast was delicious and plentiful. We could have had a cooked breakfast which I am sure would also have been good but we wanted light food as we were travelling. This is an absolute gem of a place. The beds were super comfy, and we slept well as it was very quiet. This place is easy walking distance to Falmouth with loads of great shops and restaurants. We will definitely return and would highly recommend.

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Alan

couple

April 13, 2026

7

We slept well every night in a lovely comfortable bed; breakfast was top notch every day and overall we had a great time

Very New England so worked for us

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Faith

couple

October 5, 2025

10

Beautiful inn, beautiful town!

This is a perfect traditional inn. A lovely homely feel and the owner, Jeanette, is very helpful and attentive. There were some lovely touches such as the coffee station and all the autumn decorations whilst we were there. We stayed three nights and had the continental breakfast during our stay which was good. The room itself was comfortable and the shower the best we had during our 10 day road trip!

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Matteo

couple

September 15, 2025

9

Lovely location. Met expectations.

Cosy house. Breakfast. Location. Staff.

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Niamh

couple

August 17, 2025

10

Cosy inn right on the Shining Sea bikeway -great base for your Cape Cod holiday

This was a great spot, run by absolute pro Jeanette. She was super patient with a card issue during booking, and when we got there the house was truly lovely, just the cosy inn we were looking for. Getting breakfast was great, and being able to have free tea and coffee whenever we liked in the room was brill - not too common in America ! The best thing by far was the gorgeous bicycles for going up and down the Shining Sea path which backs onto the property!

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Isobel

couple

June 12, 2025

7

Felt like we were a slight inconvenience

Too much stuff! Cluttered and poorly arranged.

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Ilan Spira

couple

May 9, 2025

10

Beautiful place, wonderful room, very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was a very nice continental breakfast. Exalent parking.

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Louise

couple

May 1, 2025

9

Beautiful and relaxing

Frederick William house was lovely and Jeanette was a brilliant host. Our room was large, with beautiful Cape cod style white furniture and a lovely bed. It was spotless and the bathroom was large for an en suite, with a fab shower. The parking area was large and the use of bikes was great. We used them several times and the cycle path route was so picturesque. Great spot close to Falmouth town and the shuttle buses to the islands ferry terminal.

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Brigham

couple

April 8, 2025

9

Perfect stop over

Jeanette was very helpful. We had bulky luggage, and she picked us up at the bus stop. The room was comfortable. Though on a busy road, the house backs on to the bike path, which was great! We enjoyed our short stay.

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Nadine

solo_traveller

March 3, 2025

9

Jeanette was super friendly and very helpful, I can't thank her enough for making me feel at home. Because I stayed a week she upgraded my room for free, so I had lots of space!

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CORINNE

couple

November 13, 2024

10

A perfect time in one of my favorite places

Beautiful home and our hostess couldn’t have done more for us

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Jane

couple

November 6, 2024

9

Friendly welcoming home from home b&b

A cosy friendly guest house, huge and comfortable bed and generous and good quality breakfast choices plus a super helpful hostess. Access directly in the rear onto the cycle way which is also a great walk.

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john

couple

October 23, 2024

9

Beautiful place and made very welcome

Everything

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Eva

couple

October 15, 2024

8

Charming

Charming house and room. Nice and helping staff.

P

Paul

couple

October 12, 2024

10

Amazing stay

Everything perfect location beautiful property gorgeous room Jeanette the host was a wonderful lady who couldn’t do enough for you

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Antony

couple

October 1, 2024

6

Lovely hostess but we chose the wrong room in the wrong town

Quirky Charming Near ferry parking and near nice practical restaurant

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CarlinJ

couple

September 11, 2024

8

Lovely starting place for touring cape cod

Frederick William House is a beautiful House, with great access to the shuttle for Vineyard Ferry in walking distance. We caught the bus from Boston into this shuttle parking lot as well and picked up a car from here which was a lot better for us than driving out of the city. The complimentary breakfast was tasty and filling. I should also say that Falmouth is a great town too, with loads of shops and restaurants. I was also impressed that bikes were available to use, although you won't be catching me on one at any time soon ;) I would have loved it if the house was walking distance to Falmouth centre. Although to be fair it was only a 5 minute drive.

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Lorna

couple

September 7, 2024

9

We had a lovely stay in this hotel.

Our bed room was spacious and clean

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Gesche

family_with_children

July 7, 2024

9

it was a lovely stay and I would definitely book the Frederick William House again.

the Frederick William House is conveniently located off the main road to Falmouth center. It has a pleasant family-style atmosphere and is decorated with a lot of attention to the detail. We were lucky because we got a room upgrade. Our room had a fireplace (which we did not use, as it was summer) and was decently spaced. Also it was in the backpart of the house, so we heard no noise from the main road (it might be more noisy in rooms facing the main street). Coffee, tea and Cookies are available at all times, and the continental breakfast was really nice. We used the available beachbikes to head towards the lighthouse and got helpful guidance from the lovely landlady. so in short, it was a lovely stay and I would definitely book the Frederick William House again.

Facilities

Activities

Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Massage, Children's playground, Horse riding, Spa lounge/relaxation area, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Couples massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage, Beach, Temporary art galleries, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles, Kids' outdoor play equipment

Food & Drink

Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered

General

Bicycle parking, Indoor fireplace, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Soundproof rooms, Heating, Allergy-free room

Internet

Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Outdoors

Sun terrace, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor fireplace

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Mobile app for room service, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Pool and wellness

Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

Carbon monoxide detector, 24-hour security, Key access, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available

Self check-in

Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Check-in kiosk in the lobby

Services

Strollers, Pet bowls, Express check-in/check-out, Tour desk, Ironing service, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Trouser press, Luggage storage

Deluxe Double Room

Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 17 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe King Suite

The air-conditioned suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. This suite has soundproof walls, flat-screen TV with streaming services, garden views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 3 guests 28 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe King Suite

The air-conditioned suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. This suite has soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 3 guests 19 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
King Suite

The fireplace is the standout feature of this suite. The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. This suite features soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 3 guests 28 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Queen Suite

The air-conditioned suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. This suite has soundproof walls, flat-screen TV with streaming services, garden views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 17 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:30 to 00:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 10:30
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease contact the property if you are checking in after 18:00.Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Last updated: Apr 12, 2024, 2:21 AM

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