Rooms At the Inn...

For your enjoyment: The entire first floor of the mansion (parlor, dining rooms, library, front sitting area, 2 fireplaces, and wraparound porch) is the common guest area. Guests have 24 hr. access to the guest kitchen, which is kept well-stocked  with complimentary cookies, juices, sodas, bottled water, gourmet hot chocolate, teas, popcorn, etc.  The guest kitchen has a sink, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, fridge, cups, glasses, dishes, wine glasses and champagne flutes, ice buckets, icemaker, etc.

All guest rooms have antique decor, queen beds with super-plush mattress sets, private baths with shower and either a jetted Jacuzzi tub-for-two or clawfoot tub, guest phone, writing desk, cable TV/VCR, luxury count fine linens, custom renaissance bedding, thick terry robes and 100% pima cotton bath sheets.

We regularly receive high marks for room design from both guests and local artists. Eclectic mixture of unusual antique pieces with contemporary finds, fearless use of color and textures, and a strong sense of "Feng Shui" (balance in the placement of objects) have served us well.

The 100+ year old gardens of the estate provide guests with the feeling of being tucked away in a place forgotten by time. The cargo ships anchored in the harbor below remind us of the world just outside our door...







Front Foyer




Dining Room




One of Two Guest Parlor Areas


Room Descriptions, Rates & Photos

Be Sure to Check Out Our Discount Specials Below!

Pantages Suite

Originally the mother's room and nursery, the Pantages Suite encompasses the entire front of the inn on the second floor. Bright and airy, this multi-room suite features large bay windows, private double Jacuzzi alcove with a leaded rosette window, wonderful water views (the entire suite faces Commencement bay and the shipping lanes), 4 poster queen hand-carved oak bed, private sitting room with writing desk, private bath w/shower, cable TV/VCR, phone. Rates: $225/nite - Friday or Saturday single nite stay, $215/nite - 2+ nites or weeknite stay, $205/nite 3+ nite stays. Single person, corporate rates, and extended stay discounts available as well. Pantages Photos

The Wild Rose

Multi-room suite with private double Jacuzzi, fireplace, bay view (smaller view than Pantages Suite) bay windows, 4 poster queen mahogany rice bed, private sitting room and bath w/shower, cable TV/VCR, phone. With polished mahogany inlaid oak floors and a turn-of-the-century servant intercom, the Wild Rose was originally the Master's private quarters and study. Wonderful large trees all around adds to privacy. Rates: $215/nite - Friday or Saturday single nite stay, $205/nite - 2+ nites or weeknite stay, $195/nite 3+ nite stays. Single person, corporate rates, and extended stay discounts available as well. Wild Rose Photos

Garden Room

Bright room w/large windows overlooks side garden, antique inlaid mother-of-pearl queen bedroom set, private bath with clawfoot soaking tub & original Victorian rainshower. Soothing shades of taupe and cream make this a relaxing retreat.  Period wallpaper, writing desk, wicker chair, cable TV/VCR, phone. Rates: $145/nite - Friday or Saturday single nite stay, $135/nite - 2+ nites or weeknite stay. Single person, corporate rates, and extended stay discounts available as well.

Carriage Suite

Ten steps from the main house, the Carriage suite offers genuine seclusion for a special occasion getaway. Original items from the "horse and buggy" days of the estate provide a nostalgic backdrop for the 8 ft. curved iron canopy bed. Multi-room suite provides private bath with shower-for-two, a spacious double Jacuzzi alcove in what was originally the horse's stall, private sitting area with cable TV/VCR and very comfy sofa (makes out into a queen for extra guests), guest phone, round pedestal table and chairs. Rate: Rates: $205/nite - Friday or Saturday single nite stay, $195/nite - 2+ nites or weeknite stay, $185/nite 3+ nite stays. Single person, corporate rates, and extended stay discounts available as well. $25 each addt'l guest (sleeps 3-4). Carriage Suite Photos

Hay Loft

Once filled with hay for the horses below, the hayloft and carriage master's quarters are combined to create a roomy retreat on the 2nd floor of the carriage house. Multi-room suite features sunny sitting room with loveseat and ottoman and ficus tree, bedroom with carved mahogany and cane queen bed, large walk-in closet, private bath with clawfoot soaking tub & shower, cable TV/VCR, phone. Extra bed available. Suite overlooks garden with a small view of bay through the trees. Rates: $165/nite - Friday or Saturday single nite stay, $155/nite - 2+ nites or weeknite stay, Single person, corporate rates, and extended stay discounts available as well. $25 for addt'l guest (sleeps 3). Hayloft Photos

Catchpenny Cottage

Once the carriage house of this estate, this unique 2 story carriage house is also on the National Historic Register and has been renovated to include the Carriage Suite and Hayloft above (1,000 sq. ft. - sleeps 6-7). The first floor includes an 8 ft. curved iron canopy queen bed & queen sofa sleeper, private sitting room w/double Jacuzzi & shower, and private bath, cable TV/VCR, phone.

The second floor includes a bedrom with a carved mahogany and cane queen bed (small view of bay from bedroom), large walk-in closet, private bath with clawfoot soaking tub and shower, private sitting room with a wonderful loveseat & ottoman (guests call it the "lounge magnet") and ficus tree, cable TV/VCR, phone, and twin rollaway sleeper for additional sleeping accommodations.

Children of all ages welcome in Catchpenny Cottage. Special Group Rate for 2+ nite stays: $295/nite +tax for 4 guests ($60+/nite savings). $25 each addt'l guest. Cottage Photos

Special Discounts and Cancellation Policies:

Catchpenny Cottage (Hayloft + Carriage Suite) is discounted for group bookings of 2 or more nites: $295/nite +tax for 4 guests, $25 each addt'l guest ($60+/nite savings).

To help stretch those vacation dollars, Chinaberry Hill also offers an extended stay special (5+ nites) of $10 off/nite for your entire stay.

The inn provides a $10/night discount for single travelers.

2 and 3 night minimums are required on some weekends, holidays. Occasionally, room rates are set to include a special occasion package (e.g. special celebration packages for valentine's weekend and New Year's Eve). The inn is also happy to create a special occasion/celebration package for you and your partner as part of your night(s) out.

Rates quoted above do not include tax, which is required (tax is currently 10.8%, a savings of 5% over the amount charged at local hotels). Rates include full breakfast and 24 hr access to complimentary drinks, cookies, popcorn, teas, etc.

A credit card # and first night's payment (or payment in full and a $50 deposit) is required to secure your reservation (we accept VISA, Mastercard and American Express).

The inn maintains a strict 7 day cancellation policy - guests may cancel reservations before 7 days of the booking without penalties (14 days on holidays/special occasions, 30 days on group bookings). Once within the cancellation period has expired, the guest/contact person is responsible for the entire booked stay -- we can only provide a refund for those nights re-booked.



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