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The Sailmaker's House

3.5 star property

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Located close to Strawbery Banke Museum and Market Square, The Sailmaker's House provides a garden, an arcade/game room, and a snack bar/deli. Adventurous travelers may like the mountain biking at this guesthouse. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ₩400,487
₩434,528 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31

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A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (1)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a chair, and a dresser.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (4)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed in a room with dark blue walls, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a large mirror on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Allergy Friendly (3)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a mirror, and a fireplace.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (5)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (6)

A bedroom with a bed, a side table, a lamp, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (6)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (7)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a white bed, a wooden nightstand, and a view of the hallway.

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (8)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a chair, a window with blinds, and a door leading to another room.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Allergy Friendly (9)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a fireplace, and an air conditioning unit.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (10)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown, a neighborhood in Portsmouth, The Sailmaker's House is in a shopping district and near the airport. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Prescott Park and Wallis Sands State Beach, while Strawbery Banke Museum and Seacoast Repertory Theatre are cultural highlights. Don't miss out on a visit to The Music Hall. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ziplining and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Portsmouth travel guide
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314 Court Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801

What's nearby

  • A public square with a water fountain, benches, and a stop sign.
    Market Square
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A storefront with a glass front, a brick building, and a clear awning.
    Seacoast Repertory Theatre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A pink building with a marquee sign advertising a music hall.
    The Music Hall
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A historic two-story building with a light-colored facade and a dark wooden structure adjacent to it.
    Strawbery Banke Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A waterfront with stone buildings, a wooden bridge, and an American flag.
    Prescott Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Dover Transportation Center
    18 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Thirsty Moose Tap House
    5 min walk
  • The Works Bakery Cafe
    4 min walk
  • Popovers on the Square
    4 min walk
  • Gas Light Pizza Pub
    5 min walk
  • Clipper Tavern
    2 min walk

About this property

The Sailmaker's House

  • Guesthouse near Market Square
  • Located close to Strawbery Banke Museum and Seacoast Repertory Theatre, The Sailmaker's House provides a garden, an arcade/game room, and a snack bar/deli. Active travelers can enjoy mountain biking at this guesthouse. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Express check-out, express check-in, and games
    • Tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in the lobby, and concierge services
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free bottled water.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
    • 54-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and travel cribs

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Games
  • Mountain biking

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1800
  • Communal living room
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Traditional architecture
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 54-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
For same day bookings made after 6 PM, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 51 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 51 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sailmaker's House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sailmaker's House?

As of Aug 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sailmaker's House on Aug 30, 2026 start from ₩400,487, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Sailmaker's House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Sailmaker's House?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Sailmaker's House located?

Located in Downtown, this guesthouse is steps from Market Square and Strawbery Banke Museum. Prescott Park and Seacoast Repertory Theatre are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Sailmaker's House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 339 out of 404 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 404 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 404 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 404 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 404 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice place to stay right in town with just a short walk to all of the shops.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sailmakers House is rich with local history. It is very clean and updated. They do not have any staff at the house, but it is easy to contact someone if necessary. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great weekend stay and loved the inn and our room. We liked the top-of-the-stairs bedroom location--very quiet and private. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

RICHARD PHILLIPS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful and historic architecture!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Very easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The parking was good and access to local restaurants was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy to walk to restaurants and shops. Walls a bit thin could hear someone snoring from the room below.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sensational visit. House is charming yet updated Beds and bedding top notch. Super clean. Emma provided up with great care. Great location. Highly highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed location and easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The inn was beautiful as was the room which was also super comfortable. Perfect location too!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Zhanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walkable town, very cute and clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

barbara

Super easy check in. Clean, comfortable, not cookie cutter!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Portsmouth. Within walking distance of restaurants etc.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience. Fantastic amenities and helpful suggestions for restaurants close by. Neighborhood is very walkable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great little Inn. It had nice amenities and was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

MaryEllen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute in and very clean! Loved the location will defiantly stay there again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Minimal parking - had to park in public lot a block away. Rooms are small but quaint. Convenient to restaurants and town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great walkable location and very clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was attentive. We had a small issue and they immediately took care of it. Bathroom was nice and the shower had good water pressure. The bed was very comfortable. Lots of nice amenities in the room and around the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Flawless! Excellent communication, friendly staff, beautiful and comfortable accommodations. Perfect location. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Quaint location and walkable to everywhere in Portsmouth.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was super friendly, Room was very clean and well appointed. Location was perfect and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Comfortable bed. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

TINA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this property. It's quaint and cozy, the location is excellent, communication was superb (maybe excessive for some).
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Quiet but close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024