Tom was born in 1961 in West Germany and spent his early formative years on the good side of the Iron Curtain. In 1969 his family moved to the USA where they spent six years in suburban New York and then relocated to southwestern New Hampshire. In 1991 he moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts in search of a more welcoming, more accepting setting and spent 28 happy years there as a real estate professional and home design consultant. He finally moved to Falmouth on Cape Cod in 2018 with his husband Billy to buy the Palmer House Inn, a 17-room bed and breakfast. 

 

They have been here ever since. Billy, a native of Jamaica came to the USA in 1975, spending his childhood and adolescence on Long Island, and moving to Virginia, and Florida in his professional life as a nurse and nursing home manager. Billy and Tom met in 2010 he joined Tom in Cambridge the same year. They spent the last five years renovating their Cape Cod Inn and running it together with Brody, their six-year-old Leonberger. As innkeepers, they have incorporated everything they previously learned to design a welcoming and tranquil environment for their guests, combining the laid-back lifestyle enjoyed by well-to-do people of the Gilded Age with traditional Cape Cod cottage garden grounds. 

They welcome both gay and straight guests, from singles looking for an escape to couples celebrating life together, to bridal couples looking to tie the knot on the Cape.

 

Thomas von Zabern

Palmer House Inn

81 Palmer Avenue

Falmouth, MA, 02540

https://www.palmerhouseinn.com/

508-548-1230 Main

617-817-4098 Cell

[email protected]

Falmouth is a town located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA. Here are some quick facts about Falmouth:

Population: According to the United States Census Bureau, as of 2020, the estimated population of Falmouth is 30,013.

Geography: Falmouth is located on the southwestern corner of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and is surrounded by water on three sides, with the Atlantic Ocean to the south and southwest, Buzzards Bay to the west, and Vineyard Sound to the east.

Climate: Falmouth has a climate with warm summers and cool winters. The average temperature in July is around 74°F, while the average temperature in January is around 33°F.

Cost of living: The cost of living in Falmouth is generally higher than the national average due to its desirable location on Cape Cod. Housing prices in particular are quite high, with a median home price of around $608,000.

Healthcare: Falmouth has several healthcare options, including Falmouth Hospital, which is part of the Cape Cod Healthcare system. The hospital has 95 beds and offers a range of services, including emergency care, surgery, and maternity care.

Crime and safety: Falmouth is generally considered a safe community, with a relatively low crime rate compared to other towns and cities in Massachusetts. However, like any community, there is still some crime, particularly theft and property crime.

LGBTQ community: Falmouth has a relatively active LGBTQ community, with several organizations and events ai

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