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The Firefly Inn

Formerly the Starbuck Inn, this property has been lovingly updated and beautifully refurnished but maintains the warm, friendly atmosphere that Peter Starbuck created over his 20 years of ownership. Surrounded by two acres of lushly landscaped lawn and gardens, this quiet, peaceful inn is the quintessential New England escape, but is conveniently located just a short walk from restaurants, shops, and galleries. For the sporting enthusiast, The Firefly is just a short drive from state and local parks that offer hiking, biking, camping, and fishing.

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Room 1
The Peter Starbuck Fireplace Suite

Your own private oasis, this room has a deep soaking tub, a wet bar where you can mix cocktails or make snacks, and a comfortable private patio overlooking the lushly planted front lawn with views of historic houses along Main Street. It’s named for Peter Starbuck, who ran this property as the Starbuck Inn for 20 years before retiring in 2022.


  • King-size bed
  • Ensuite bathroom with tub and separate shower
  • Wet bar with refrigerator and sink
  • Sitting area
  • Gas fireplace
  • Sliding doors that open onto your own patio 
  • First floor
  • Smart TV
  • WiFi


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Room 2
The Chaucer Fireplace Suite

This thoughtfully designed, accessible room has a comfortable king bed and an inviting sitting area with gas fireplace. Located on the first floor, it overlooks the spacious backyard and opens onto the patio where Firefly guests can enjoy an outdoor living area. This room is named for the Chaucer House, which was the name of an inn that once stood on this property.


  • Accessible room
  • King-size bed
  • Ensuite accessible bathroom with shower
  • Sitting area
  • Gas fireplace
  • First floor
  • Smart TV
  • WiFi


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Room 3
The Kate Hopson Fireplace Suite

This is a large suite with views overlooking the front yard. It’s named after Kate Hopson, known as “Miss Kate” to locals, who had a passion for reading and sharing books. In 1881, she borrowed 103 books from fellow Reading Club members and made them available for circulation from her home at 87 N. Main, across the street from The Firefly Inn. It was the first free library in Kent, and due to Miss Kate’s hospitality, demand soon exceeded the available space in her home. In 1922, the Kent Memorial Library opened and still stands at 32 N. Main Street.


  • Large room with king-size bed
  • Gas fireplace
  • Ensuite bathroom with combined tub and shower
  • Second floor 
  • Smart TV
  • WiFi


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Room 4
The Edmund Morris Suite

This cozy, comfortable room is perfect for a relaxing afternoon read, which is why we named it after a local author. Edmund Morris (1940-2019) lived in Kent with his wife and fellow biographer, Sylvia Jukes Morris. Edmund was an American-South African writer, known for his biographies of U.S. Presidents. His first book, The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt, won the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award in 1980. Its sequel, Theodore Rex, won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Biography in 2001.


  • King-size bed that can be converted into two twins
  • Ensuite bathroom with combined tub and shower
  • Second floor 
  • Smart TV
  • WiFi


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Room 5

A comfortable, welcoming room with simple, clean furnishings and decorated in neutral, calm colors.


  • King-size bed
  • Ensuite bathroom with shower
  • Smart TV
  • WiFi


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Room 6

A comfortable, welcoming room with simple, clean furnishings and decorated in neutral, calm colors.


  • King-size bed
  • Ensuite bathroom with shower
  • Smart TV
  • WiFi


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Room 7

A comfortable, welcoming room with simple, clean furnishings and decorated in neutral, calm colors.


  • King-size bed
  • Ensuite bathroom with shower
  • Smart TV
  • WiFi


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Room 8

A comfortable, welcoming room with simple, clean furnishings in neutral, calm colors.



  • Flex room has two twin beds that can be pushed together to create a king-size bed.
  • Ensuite bathroom with shower
  • Smart TV
  • WiFi


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Room 9

A comfortable, welcoming room with simple, clean furnishings in neutral, calm colors.



  • King-size bed
  • Ensuite bathroom with tub and shower combo
  • Smart TV
  • WiFi


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Directions

The Firefly is located at 88 N Main St, Kent, CT.

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