Built as the 1798 residence of the whaling captain Thomas Worth (see p. ###), this is perhaps the island’s oldest continuously operating lodging house. As other inns have become more and more pricey, this one has stayed fairly reasonable—making it one of the best lodging bargains on the island. Furnishings are charmingly old-fashioned, with lots of floral wallpapers, ruffled gauze curtains, and wicker and rattan furniture; several are named after famous people who’ve stayed here, from Daniel Webster and Nathaniel Hawthorne to John F. Kennedy. The inn has long been known for its country breakfasts, which are open to the public.