Shakespeare's Retreat
This spacious country room was the original master bedroom built by Elijah Smith in 1786. The room features many treasures, including the original barn doors, high ceilings, wide-planked hardwood floors, a spectular view, and a separate sitting room ideal for reading, relaxing and peaceful pondering. The sitting room could also accommodate a third guest.

Shakespeare's Retreat features a gorgeousl, raised four poster hand crafted mahogony bed, with a pillow-top mattress, a cozy duvet and a luxuriously warm colors. 'Tis perfect for a sweet Midsummer Night Dream, even in winter.



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Why Shakespeare's Retreat? Our beloved labs Mario and Shakespeare were the inspiration for The Paw House and it brings us great joy to share them with our guests forever. Shakespeare's Retreat is the very special place where we celebrate the life of "Shakes" who loved the inn, our guests, and just about everything that involves life. Now, Shakes is 15 years old, still a happy dog, but seldom gets to visit the Inn as his legs aren't able to carry him around too well. It is with his timeless smile that he invites you to enjoy his Retreat - the place he loved with all his heart.

Bad Dog!
This magnificent room exudes romance! Sunlight shining through two oversized windows bathes a regal king-sized, four-poster, cherry wood bed. Dream and relax in the sunlight, surrounded by high ceilings, wide-planked hardwood floors, ornate hand-stenciled border and beautiful countryside views

After a day of play, sleeping on an incredibly comfortable, king-sized, pillow-top mattress will surely be a highlight of your vacation. Here's Mario D. Dogg resting peacefully atop one of our custom built dog beds placed ideally to capture the morning sun.

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Why Bad Dog? Well when we dreamed up the names of the rooms we thought that we would be fancy and name rooms "Good Dog and Bad Dog" in exotic languages. But we weren't that smart because we weren't too confident regarding the spelling words like bueno perro or buen chein and were concerned that we might butcher the grammar of a foriegn language. Then we saw that Steven Huneck had done some artwork of "Good Dog" and "Bad Dog" and we were instantly convinced. The names stuck - and we didn't lose any points for bad grammar, etc.

As a caveat...just to be sure the name Bad Dog certainly DOES NOT reflect their canine tenants - all dogs are good - only the owners are sometimes bad.

Good Dog!
This bright, cheerful corner room features spectacular views to the south and west and bright sunlight throughout most of the day. Curl up in an easy chair and enjoy a good book or simply gaze out the window at the 200 year old lilac trees and magnificent meadow outside. Beautifully decorated in soft colors and wide-planked hardwood floors, Good Dog! will welcome you home after a day of fun.

Climb into an ornate, antique, rosewood queen-sized bed furnished with a down comforter and a pillow-top mattress to sleep soundly, like Good Dogs do.


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Why Good Dog? (See above...)

The Chase
This fantastic room greets you with a comical story titled "The Chase," which will ring true for all dog-lovers. A row of playful puppies border sloped ceilings that sit above wide-planked hardwood floors and breathtaking views. Throughout the room you will find cats, squirrels, balls, toys, and other "objects of a dog's affection."

Sit in a comfy chair and take in the New England countryside, a church steeple and Killington and Pico Peaks, or walk down your own private staircase to a roaring fire in the wood burning stove. (In winter, of course.)

Two beautifully dressed beds make this room ideal for people who enjoy sharing travel, but may not wish to share the same bed.


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Why "The Chase"? When we lived in New Jersey, we used to hike with Mario and Shakespeare each day at Mills Reservation in Montclair. It was here that our goofy boys would chase anything that they could find, especially SQUIRRELS. Since then we have deeply internalized that this was irresponsible - yes -but ,without shame, here's the story Mitch was inspired to write:

Rin Tin Tin
This spacious room, offers a nostalgic look back on one of our favorite canine heroes. Old Rin Tin Tin comic books and movie posters adorn the walls and bring back our happy of childhood. Located on the first floor, nearest to the side entrance, this room, like Dogwood and Spot, is ideal for dogs who have difficulty climbing stairs.

A cherry wood, wrought iron, queen-sized, sleigh bed, with a pillow top mattress, awaits you.



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Why Rin Tin Tin? This show was one of Jen's favorite programs when she was a little puppy. So it became a dream come true for her to share her childhood star with you!

Dogwood
This warm, inviting, first-floor bedroom offers soft petal-pink walls, wide-planked hardwood floors, high ceilings and peaceful views of the backyard meadow and treed hilltops. A hand painted dogwood tree blends into the picturesque scene of our backyard where on some mornings you may spy bunnies, deer, or even an occasional moose parading through the country setting. (Don't get your hopes up too high about the moose - it is more of a marketing gimmic than a reality - but hey you never know!) Dogwood, like Rin Tin Tin, is also ideal for dogs who have difficulty climbing stairs.

A queen-sized, white maple, sleigh bed with a pillow-top mattress and snuggly duvet will carry you off to a peaceful slumber.

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Why Dogwood? The soft pink walls immediately inspired us to think of a Dogwood tree and we commissioned Jen's very talented cousin to paint a mural. Along with the hummingbirds that call this tree home, this Dogwood"grows" on us and everyone who has stayed in this pretty space.