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The Compass Rose Bed and Breakfast.

Coupeville’s best-dressed innkeepers are retiring.

Marshall and Jan Bronson announced this week that they are closing down the Compass Rose Bed and Breakfast, which has operated for three decades.

The ultra-chic two-room institution, located in an 1890 Queen Anne Victorian home at 508 S. Main, is on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Bronsons, the most genteel customers I ever had at Videoville, are well known for tooling around town in a vintage car, rockin’ only the spiffiest of outfits.

The Compass Rose, which is decorated with antiques from around the world, was a huge step above your average Motel 6.

Guests were served breakfast on fine china, crystal, silver, linen, and lace, for one thing.

As they move into a new phase, the Bronsons released a statement on their Facebook page:

After more than 30 years of operating as The Compass Rose B&B, treating all of our lovely visitors into our home for friendship and love, we find ourselves at a point in our lives that we can no longer continue to act as a Bed & Breakfast.

As of December 31, 2022, The Compass Rose will cease to exist, and will become the Bronson home.

We hope to still receive visitors to experience our home and hospitality.

Much love to everyone as we see what the next chapter in our lives hold.