Silsbee’s by the Daniels House

Silsbee’s is a restored Victorian guest house in Salem operated by the Daniels House Inn, offering upscale rooms within walking distance of downtown. The building began as the family barn beside the Daniels House and was converted in 1843 into a home for the extended Daniels and Silsbee family. Rooms feature original wide pine floors, exposed beams, brick fireplaces, brass fixtures, Chinoiserie wallpaper and antique furniture.

A complete restoration highlights Salem’s 19th-century trade voyages to China and the Far East, reflected in room names like the Canton Room and the Rajah Room alongside the Silsbee Suite. The neighboring Daniels House, built between 1667 and 1693 by shipbuilder Stephen Daniels, is one of the oldest houses in Salem and predates the witch trials. Owners Patrick Bentivegna and Adele Lee bought the property in 2019 and reopened it as a bed and breakfast after a full restoration.

What to Know

• The two properties offer six guest accommodations in total.
• A continental breakfast is included, and most rooms have a microwave and mini fridge.
• Check-in is self-service with door code access.
• Smoking is permitted only in an outdoor area.
• The Daniels House has been recognized by the Historic American Buildings Survey of the Library of Congress.