Lilly’s Loft History & Accommodations

Lilly’s Loft is the entire upstairs of the Carriage House at The Bear House. It is named after Lilly Downs who was the first owner of The Bear House property. After Abraham Johnson finished building the house he sold it to Lilly on January 1st, 1891. This was a unique sell, since it was not typical for women to own houses in their own name in that era. Even more so unique is Mr. Johnson provided the mortgage for Lilly instead of a bank, which makes you wonder if she was a special family friend or relative. Lilly was married to James Downs when the house was deeded to her. James Downs graduated from Harvard Law and had a law firm with his brother and step father. Lilly and her husband lived and owned the house for 5-6 years before it was sold to its next owner. 

Lilly’s Loft:

• Entire upstairs, 2nd floor, of the Carriage House 900 sq. ft.
• 1 Queen bedroom with Smart HDTV
• 1 Full bathroom
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Spacious living room with Smart HDTV
• Light filled sunroom with dining and seating area overlooking the beautiful courtyard gardens
• Private entrance to Lilly’s Loft
• Laundry room located in the main house (Bear House). Shared between the Carriage House (Sherfey Suite & Lilly”s Loft) and Stinson Suite in the main house.
• Free Wi-Fi
• Free onsite parking

Reservations for Lilly’s Loft:

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