About the Inn

A long brick path, bordered by perennials, leads to the main entryway at the side of the house. Inside, the Inn is furnished with objects from around the world that blend together elegantly.

The dining room, original to this antique home with it original fireplace and hand-hewn beams, is an enchanting place for breakfast or evening conversation. In this room, anything goes, from African art to pre-Colombian artifacts. You'll also find Argentine silver, textiles from around the world, contemporary paintings and gifts from guests and friends.

Enjoy a gourmet breakfast, served between 8 and 10:30 a.m. Breakfast begins with coffee, tea or hot chocolate followed by a plate of honeydew melon or fruit salad. Also available are fruit compote, cereal, yogurt, cheese, croissants, muffins and toast. For the main course, the possibilities are endless: caramel sugar French toast with tangerines, homemade sauce, fresh cream, strawberries or blueberries, omelets of many varieties, a Spanish tortilla with farm fresh eggs, delicious fluffy pancakes with baked apples, grilled bacon, tomatoes and sautéed Portabello mushrooms, lox with bagel and cream cheese, or porridge with a tot of whiskey for winter days. Coffee or tea can be brought to your room if you wish. Tea and sweets are served in the afternoon between 4 and 5. Breakfast options are available for people with special dietary needs.

History

At the beginning of the 19th century, the owner of the property was Jeremiah Dennett (1752-1818), the only son of Captain Ephraim Dennett, the founder of the Dennett clan on Christian Shore. Ephraim married around 1800 and the house appears on the 1813 Portsmouth street map, so it was no doubt built during that period.

As an added bonus, the Inn is literally steps away from this historic Jackson House, which was built in 1664, and is one of the oldest houses in New England.

Historical information taken from "A Brief History of The Inn at Christian Shore" by Richard M. Sherman.

The Innkeeper

The Inn at Christian Shore is owned and operated by Innkeeper Mariaelena Koopman, an Argentine transplant by way of New York City with a colorful past and background in the fashion industry.

The inn has been featured in noted travel guides and sections, including Fodor's  Country Inns: Bed & Breakfasts, the New York Times, and the Boston Globe.

     What a great place to spend New Year's Eve! (It was) made even more special by your gracious hospitality and lively conversation. Both your home and you are a special find. We hope to return.
                      ~The Kellers