Justin is the current owner, resident, and innkeeper of the Josiah Keith House at 479 Bay Road in Easton, Massachusetts. He moved from New York with a clear goal: to restore and preserve the 1717 structure, the oldest house in Easton, and open it as a living museum the continued its original purpose. A dedicated 18th-century reenactor and history enthusiast, Justin has spent years researching the Keith family, previous owners, and the house’s role in local and Revolutionary War events. He performs much of the hands-on restoration work himself, drawing on craftsmanship skills that include fine needlework and sewing. On the property he also practices small-scale farming, raising crops in the style of an early New England homestead. Before relocating, Justin worked in New York as a licensed tattoo artist and piercer. Guests and local sources describe him as knowledgeable, personable, and deeply committed to sharing the house’s stories of honor, sacrifice, and daily colonial life. He operates the inn with partner Lex; their dog Neville serves as unofficial quality-control companion. Tours are offered by appointment, and overnight stays recreate early-18th-century inn experiences.

The Josiah Keith House at 479 Bay Road in Easton, Massachusetts, is the town’s oldest standing home, built in 1717 by Josiah Keith (c. 1678–1754), son of Rev. James Keith of Bridgewater. Keith settled the area around 1715, first living in a barn while raising the two-story colonial house beside Mulberry Meadow Brook on the Bay Path, Easton’s oldest road. He helped found the town, incorporated in 1725; the first town meeting and early church services were likely held here. The house later served as a tavern and stagecoach stop. Generations of the Keith family owned it, including Capt. Josiah Keith III, a Revolutionary War militia officer who answered the Lexington alarm and fought at Bunker Hill. Continental troops marched past on Bay Road; accounts place Washington’s staff overnight at the property. Listed on the National Register (Bay Road Historic District), the house has been restored to its approximate 1790–1820 appearance. It contains six bedrooms, two bathrooms, five working fireplaces, an attached barn with workshop, a detached corn crib, and an original indoor outhouse. The grounds border conservation land and a brook. Today it operates as a living museum and bed-and-breakf

Easton, Massachusetts, located 30 miles south of Boston in Bristol County, is a historic New England town renowned for its architectural heritage, natural beauty, and ideal location. Incorporated in 1725, Easton played a momentous role in American history through the Ames Shovel Company. Founded by Oliver Ames in the early 19th century, the shovel works became the largest shovel manufacturer in the world, supplying tools for the California Gold Rush, the Civil War, and the Transcontinental Railroad. ​The Ames family’s philanthropic legacy profoundly shaped Easton's identity. They commissioned famed architect Henry Hobson Richardson to design several masterworks, giving North Easton one of the finest concentrations of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture in the nation. Landmarks like the Ames Free Library, Oakes Ames Memorial Hall, and the Ames Gate Lodge anchor the town's Historic District. Easton also hosts Stonehill College, set on the former estate of Frederick Lothrop Ames, and Sheep Pasture's conservation trails. ​Beyond its rich history, Easton offers abundant recreation and quick access to top regional spots: ​• Local Outings: Borderland State Park spans 1,800 acres with 20+ miles of trails, fishing ponds, disc golf, and tours of the 1910 Ames Mansion. Shovel Town Brewery serves craft beer near the center of town. ​• Xfinity Center (10–15 mins): Situated next door in Mansfield, this outdoor amphitheater makes catching top summer concert tours effortless. ​• Gillette Stadium & Patriot Place (15–20 mins): Located in Foxborough, Gillette provides rapid access to Patriots NFL games, major concerts, and Patriot Place dining. ​• Providence, RI (30 mins): A quick trip down I-95 offers access to Providence’s acclaimed dining, WaterFire events, and the RISD Museum. ​• MBTA Rail: Commuter rail stations in nearby Stoughton and Mansfield link Easton directly into downtown Boston.