Get to know the Owners

We sat down with the owners of the Southfleet Motor Inn and got the inside scoop. Read below to learn more about Virginia and Brad Sverid.

Tell us about yourself.

Virginia: I was brought up outside of Boston and I summered in Wellfleet with great aunts until college. Then I moved to Wellfleet after graduation.

Brad: Moved to Barnstable from Michigan when I was 3 years old. My parents ran the Buccaneer Motel in Truro and I summered in Truro.

What are your hobbies?

Virginia: Gardening, Music and Cross Country Skiing.

Brad: Four Wheeling, Snowmobiling and Drag Racing.

What is your favorite Wellfleet Activity?

Virginia: Hiking in the woods of the National Park, bird watching and wild flowering.

Brad: Taking our boat out into the bay and fishing, walking the beaches looking for flotsam & jetsam.

What is your favorite Wellfleet Beach?

Virginia: Marconi Beach

Brad: Marconi Beach

What is your favorite Wellfeet restaurant?

Virginia: That is a hard question, Wellfleet has so many great ones. Van Rensselaers, because the food is great, the dining room is relaxed and the staff is friendly and helpful.

Brad: Ditto

What is your favorite sports team?

Virginia: Boston Bruins

Brad: Boston Bruins

What is your favorite ice cream flavor?

Virginia: Coffee or Pistachio

Brad: All flavors, except Coffee and Pistachio!