A great inn is a business, a landmark, and a first impression all at once. We help owners restore historic and small-scale hospitality properties, balancing the character guests love with the systems and finishes a working property needs.
Built for boutique properties
Boutique hotels, inns, bed and breakfasts, and small restaurant build-outs, not big-box or brand-standard work
Historic building know-how
Comfortable work with buildings from the 1700s and 1800s, where no wall is straight and surprises sometimes surface
Code fluency
We navigate the gray area between residential and commercial requirements so your project stays on track and up to code
Island and coastal logistics
Experienced in moving crews, materials, and schedules across the water to Nantucket or other remote locations
When the renovation on the historic Sawyer House on Nantucket ran seven to eight months behind schedule, Oak stepped in, completed a full-gut renovation, added two rooms, and opened the doors in about four months. That is the kind of property we are proud to take on, the complex ones other builders might avoid.
Renovating a working hospitality property takes a clear plan and a seasoned, organized team with experience in the space. Our process keeps your project moving, your budget honest, and your reopening on schedule.
We start by listening. We listen to and learn about your vision for the property, your target guest, your season, and the deadline you are building toward.
Together, we shape the layout, guest rooms, common spaces, and finishes, honoring the building's history while making it work for modern guests.
We assess where your project falls between residential and commercial code, flag permitting needs early, and map out what it takes to build it right.
We provide a detailed estimate and schedule, and we plan the logistics of getting materials and crews to your site, including island and coastal deliveries.
Our team manages every trade, from structural work and carpentry to plumbing, electrical, and finishes, while planning around your season and reopening date.
We walk the finished property with you, confirm every detail is right, and hand you a space that is ready for guests.
Every standout property starts with a vision. Whether you are restoring a historic inn, reimagining a bed and breakfast, or building out a small restaurant, a thoughtful renovation transforms that vision into a place guests love.
See Our PortfolioWe focus on boutique hotels, inns, bed and breakfasts, and small restaurant build-outs. Our work is best suited to independent and small-scale properties rather than large corporate or brand-standard hotels.
Often, yes. We help owners evaluate a building’s potential, plan the layout and guest experience, and navigate the requirements to turn it into a working hospitality property.
Many small inns and bed and breakfasts fall into a gray area between residential and commercial code. We review your property early, help you understand which requirements apply, and plan the project so you are not caught off guard.
The timeline depends on the scope and condition of the building. Historic properties often hold surprises, so we build a realistic schedule up front and manage the project around your reopening date. On the Sawyer House project, we completed a full-gut renovation and added two rooms in about four months.
Yes. We have experience managing the logistics of island and coastal projects, including moving materials and crews across the water, so your renovation stays on schedule.
Older buildings rarely have straight angles or predictable conditions behind the walls. We plan for the unexpected, coordinate the trades, and keep the character that makes your property special while bringing it up to today’s standards.
Let’s get started on your property. At Oak, every hospitality renovation is an opportunity to build it better, blending thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship, and a team that knows how to handle historic buildings, complex codes, and coastal logistics. We guide you from concept to completion with clarity, care, and creativity.
