The Trellis House has long been a treasured part of Ogunquit, thanks to the passion, creativity, and care of its previous owners, Laurence Plotkin and Glen Porter. Over nearly a decade, they transformed the property into a beloved destination known for its warmth, beauty, and exceptional hospitality. I’m honored to continue what they so thoughtfully built.
My name is Gerard Kiladjian, and my wife Annie and I are thrilled to be the new stewards of The Trellis House and The Blue Shutters Inn and Studios next door. Over the course of my career, I’ve had the privilege of working in leadership roles at a number of acclaimed boutique hotels and resorts, including Deerhurst Resort in Ontario, The Cliff House in York, The Inn at Diamond Cove, and the Portland Harbor Hotel. Today, through my company, Principal Hospitality Group, I own and operate The Federal, a 30-room boutique hotel in Brunswick, along with its acclaimed restaurant, 555 North. The Trellis House and The Blue Shutters Inn and Studios are the newest additions to our growing collection of distinctive properties.
While this begins a new chapter, you can expect the same Trellis House experience you’ve come to know and love. The friendly faces you’ve grown accustomed to will still be here, and all of the thoughtful touches and services that make this place so special remain at the heart of everything we do.
We look forward to welcoming you—whether it’s your first visit or your fifteenth—and sharing the timeless charm of The Trellis House with you.
For nearly a hundred years, the Blue Shutters Inn and Studios has been a center of hospitality on Beachmere Place inviting guests all year round. The Blue Shutters Inn and Studios is family owned and operated. The inn was purchased in 2016 from the longtime owners then sold to the Trellis House owners in March 2021. We aim to create an environment where you truly feel welcomed and at home during your stay. Our goal is to provide our guests with their own special experience. We can’t wait for you to stay with us.
Steps from the famous Marginal Way in Ogunquit’s lively downtown, the Blue Shutters Inn and Studios Bed & Breakfast in Ogunquit, ME is just minutes from the beach, boutiques, art galleries and world class restaurants. From Marginal Way to the summit of Mount Agamenticus; Ogunquit offers an abundance of breathtaking views of the coast and elaborate plumage of many bird species with their very sweet songs.
*We have adjusted our breakfast service to be compliant with the current state mandated COVID-19 restrictions and be aligned with all of the global efforts to flatten the pandemic curve. Our plan is evolving and aimed to balance meeting our guest’s satisfaction while maintaining their safety.
Step out of our inn’s backyard onto a path to an amazing one and a quarter mile paved coastline trail from Perkins Cove to Ogunquit Beach. The footpath is a gentle easy stroll alongside an awe-inspiring seaside vista with benches along the way to linger and enjoy the view.
Josiah Chase Jr., a Civil War Veteran, conservationist and former state legislator, bought a twenty-acre strip of land from Perkins Cove to Israel Head. Three years before his death, at age 88, Chase donated a one-mile strip to the town of Ogunquit in 1925.
Years later other seaside Ogunquit landowners also generously donated land extending Marginal Way’s length with an additional quarter of a mile, dedicated to the public’s enjoyment.
