[1] The building is now a private residence, the home of American playwright and author John Nassivera.

[citation needed] The former Jenks Tavern is located in the village of East Rupert, overlooking the Mettawee River not far from the town line with Dorset.

The main facade is covered by a two-story porch, and is five bays wide with doors at the center of each level.

The interior follows a typical center hall plan, with a large sprung floor ballroom on the attic level.

The building was regularly (but not continuously) in use as a traveler's accommodation, and was widely known in the region for the high quality of the dance floor in its ballroom.