Common Areas

Dining Room

Dining Room Guests at the Harkey House will enjoy breakfast in the beautiful French country dining room. This is set on a lower level than the rest of the house, which makes it larger and gives a sense of detachment from the immediately surrounding rooms. The black and white tiled floor, soothing fountain, antique country French hutch, gas fireplace, elegant chandelier, and artfully placed prints on the walls create a sense of the Provinces.

Breakfast by candlelight is an intimate and tasty affair, with lavander scones, Belgian waffles, chicken apple sausage and a delicious meal prepared by the host and hostess. The Harkey House is even more a haven from the outside world in this light and airy room, filled with beauty, wonderful food and good company. Vegan and gluten-free menus are available.

First Floor

The first floor of the Harkey House welcomes you with timeless grace into the comfortable, spacious and tranquil living rooms and dining room. Formal yet never imposing, the distinctive hallway leads into a sunny, peaceful courtyard, through a sedate yet exquisite parlor and intimate living room, and upstairs to private, cozy guest rooms. A library of books about local history rests on the piano to enjoy by the marble fireplace or in the comfort of your own room.

Living Room

The Living Room harbors a memorable collection of ornaments and furnishings placed to enhance serenity. Many curious and exotic brick-a-brack heighten the room's luxurious air, at the same time enhancing restfulness. Tasteful, sensitive arrangements foster a pleasant and elegant atmosphere.

Of particular note, in this room rests an unusual well-traveled Chickering rosewood antique piano. The stately instrument has traveled around the Cape and represents the countless lovely components of the parlor. This room also exemplifies the Victorian architecture evident throughout the house, which is particularly apparent in the bookshelves and entrance to the dining room.

Parlor

The Parlor, closest to the Harkey House entrance, suggests contemplation and solitude. A sense of history and calm pervades the parlor, playing over the books, the lush scarlet wall papering and the marble fireplace. Trimmed with snug furniture and efficient, handsome fixtures, the parlor lends itself to introspection.

An amazing Italian game table adds especially to the room's captivating look and feel. This elegant table has the ability to change into a chessboard or a board for backgammon and other games.