Inn by the Sea
Inn by the Sea is a luxury resort hotel on the oceanfront in Portland, Maine, located only a few minutes’ walk from the one-mile-long sandy Crescent Beach and a short drive from downtown Portland. The hotel offers 61 rooms, suites, and cozy cottages, with the right option for anyone enjoying a visit to the beautiful Maine coast.
The rooms are spacious, modern, and beautifully decorated with touches of bright colors, original art, and all modern conveniences. Some have fireplaces, and suites come with living areas, balconies, and kitchens. The hotel has a modern spa that is LEED-certified for its eco-practices. The gourmet Sea Glass restaurant offers outdoor dining options on the spacious deck that overlooks the beach and garden with a fire pit. The beautiful garden is a venue for morning yoga and pleasant strolls among the flowerbeds. The hotel is dog-friendly.
40 Bowery Beach Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107, Phone: 207-799-3134, Map
Kennebec Inn Bed and Breakfast
Kennebec Inn Bed and Breakfast is right in historic Bath and offers guests personalized service along with amenities found in a boutique hotel. The building dates back to the early 1850s and has four rooms for guests to stay in. For privacy and quiet, rooms share a maximum of one wall with adjacent rooms and don’t share walls with any common areas.
When you want to be social, you can go to the kitchen, parlor, patios, porches, or dining room. Room amenities include blow dryers, individual climate control, flat-screen TVs, private ensuite baths, irons, alarm clocks, writing tables, and wingback chairs.
The bed and breakfast prides itself on offering a flexible schedule for checking in and out. There is also an in-ground swimming pool perfect for swimming or lounging.
Apart from the swimming pool, you will find large grounds with a setting reminiscent of a park, complete with an area perfect for croquet, a picnic table, and a fire pit. The entire inn has free wireless internet as well. For those who plan on heading to the beach, the inn has tote bags, mini coolers, beach towels, blankets, umbrellas, and beach chairs to borrow. The daily breakfast, which has three courses, is the result of 23 years’ worth of culinary experience.
Kennebec Inn Bed and Breakfast, 696 High Street, Bath, ME, Phone: 207-443-5324
Candlebay Inn
The Candlebay Inn, which used to be known as the Captain Briggs House, is a pet-friendly bed and breakfast within walking distance of restaurants and outlet stores. Every room has wireless internet, air conditioning, TVs with satellites, alarm clocks, a private bath, and room for a rollaway bed.
Dogs are welcome in every room of the inn with a small cleaning fee that includes a donation to a local animal shelter, assuming they are well behaved.
There are a total of seven rooms to choose from, some of which include bay windows and the ability to connect with others. You can also have an iron with ironing board, hair dryer, cot, or DVD player upon request.
Guests are welcome to use the small refrigerator located in the common room. The daily breakfast can accommodate special diets with notice. Otherwise, it will include fresh fruit, breakfast breads, pastries, homemade muffins, cereals, and a hot entre like an omelet, quiche, eggs benedict, pancakes, or waffles.
Candlebay Inn, 8 Maple Avenue, Freeport, ME, Phone: 207-865-1868
Coveside Bed and Breakfast
Coveside Bed and Breakfast is on top of a rocky cove right by the Five Islands hamlet and has great views of the lobster dock. The main house features four guest rooms, while the adjacent cottage has three. All rooms have individual heat controls, queen or king beds, a private bath, and a full water view. Suites also have sitting areas and fireplaces while cottage suites also feature a private deck. There is wireless internet throughout the property, and TVs and phones are available in the common areas.
Because of the inn’s location, you simply have to step outside to go kayaking right from the private dock or walk along beaches or trails.
The inn lends bicycles to guests so you can get a little farther, and there is also a canoe available.
In the inn, relax in the club room with its lounge area, flat-screen television and small gym. Or just sit on the porches, terrace, or waterside chairs. Guests can start their day with breakfast on the terrace. One of the innkeepers used to own a pastry business so you can expect fresh, delicious pastries as well as homemade jams, fresh fruit, homemade breads, and an entrée. All day there are homemade cookies, complimentary soft drinks, beer, tea, and coffee.
Coveside Bed and Breakfast, 6 Gotts Cove Lane, Georgetown, ME, Phone: 207-371-2807
The Chapman Inn Bed & Breakfast
The Chapman Inn Bed & Breakfast is right in the center of the Bethel historic district with views of the town common. The rooms are decorated in custom and antique furnishings and have direct dial telephones, wide screen TVs, air conditioning, and wireless internet. There are nine rooms, a suite, and a highly affordable dorm that is perfect for those on a budget or in groups. The suite has a full kitchen, and all but two rooms have private baths. The dorm has room for as many as thirty guests and is clean, comfortable, and safe.
Those staying in the dorm/bunkhouse also have a full kitchen, microwave, and TV room. Guests can borrow one of the inn’s free bicycles or take advantage of the concierge services. There are private saunas for relaxation, a fireplace, a verandah, and a complete office center. You can also play a game of darts, ping pong, or billiards. This is also a Certified Haunted Inn, perfect for ghost hunters. The inn’s master chef prepares a full gourmet breakfast daily.
The Chapman Inn Bed & Breakfast, 2 Church Street, Bethel, ME, Phone: 207-824-2657
The Captain Jefferds Inn
The Captain Jefferds Inn is situated right along the coast of Maine, making it perfect for enjoying the outdoors. There are sixteen rooms, each with their individual decorations, gas fireplaces or wood-styled stoves, and private baths. You can also choose a room with a whirlpool tub, king or queen bed, twin beds, flat-screen TV, fridge, plush armchairs, day bed, private indoor garden, and/or skylight. Five of the rooms are pet friendly and have a private entrance; there are even pet sitters available. The inn will supply treats, a bowl, and extra towels for your pup.
There is daily housekeeping, free parking, and personal concierge service. You can enjoy wireless internet or borrow the guest computer with its printer. Breakfast is a three-course affair served in the dining room where you can socialize or sit at a private table for two or four. In the afternoon, guests can enjoy the bottomless cookie jar, loose-leaf gourmet teas, seasonal cold and hot beverages, and light hors d’oeuvres or take advantage of the extensive wine list. You can also complement your stay with a package such as a wine and cheese platter, lobster roll picnic lunch, or spa package.
5 Pearl Street, Kennebunkport, ME, Phone: 207-967-2311
Manor House Inn Bed & Breakfast
Manor House Inn Bed & Breakfast is right in the West Street Historic District surrounded by trees. From here, it is a short walk to the ocean front activities, shopping, and restaurants and a mile from Acadia National Park. The Victorian Mansion was built in 1887 and is part of the National Register of Historic Places. All ten rooms have wireless internet, air conditioning, private baths, and king or queen beds. Some also have private sitting rooms, bath/tub combinations, fireplaces, and/or fainting couches. The Chauffeur’s Cottage has two guest rooms and a suite, all of which have fireplaces and full baths. There are also two cottages with sitting areas, king beds, TVs, fireplaces, private sun porches, full baths, and air conditioning. Finally, the Acadia Cottage has four guestrooms with jetted tubs, fireplaces, and more.
There are one and a half acres of landscaped grounds for guests to explore and plenty of parking. The grounds include gardens, sitting areas, and a gazebo, while the front porch has wicker furniture. Guests can take advantage of private porches, whirlpool tubs, and fireplaces. The daily breakfast can be enjoyed in the breakfast garden or in the dining room.
Manor House Inn Bed & Breakfast, 106 West Street, Bar Harbor, ME, Phone: 800-437-0088
Mira Monte Inn Bed and Breakfast
Mira Monte Inn Bed and Breakfast is just several blocks from downtown Bar Harbor and very close to Acadia National Park. The inn shows off its mid-Victorian charm, and every room has antiques, period furnishings, and a balcony and/or fireplace. There are thirteen guest rooms in the Main Inn with free wireless internet, TVs and DVD players, private ensuite baths, air conditioning, phones with voice mail, clock radio/CD players, hair dryers, irons, and heating. Some also have whirlpool tubs.
There are four Mira Monte Inn Suites with similar amenities plus double whirlpool tubs, fireplaces, kitchenettes or kitchens, and bath robes. There are also three suites in the Ashe Cottage with the same amenities as those in the Main Inn.
The inn has extensive gardens complete with seating areas, bocce balls, and croquet for guests to enjoy. The grounds cover two acres of land so there is plenty to explore, and you can always find ample parking. In the morning, you can enjoy a full breakfast buffet with the choice of eating in your room, on the breakfast porch, on the terrace, or in the formal dining room. The buffet includes fresh hot food, homemade bread, fruit, pastries, and more.
Mira Monte Inn Bed and Breakfast, 69 Mt. Desert St., Bar Harbor, ME, Phone: 207-288-4263
The Inn at English Meadows
The Inn at English Meadows is in a Greek Revival home from the mid-1800s that was recently renovated. Its location provides privacy, but it is also just an 8-minute walk to the Dock Square of Kennebunkport. The inn has modern amenities, furniture, and fixtures combined with original moldings. There are five suites, five rooms, and a bungalow. Rooms have Frette fine linens, slippers, towels, bathrobes, Malin+Goetz toiletries, and Vera Wang beds. You will also find wireless internet access, flat-screen TVs, docking stations, fireplaces, and Nespresso machines.
Some also have fireplaces or whirlpool tubs. There are two common rooms, each of which is filled with art. Outside, you are welcome to sit on the patio, lounge in an Adirondack chair, or stroll the landscaped English Gardens. There is a guest fridge as well. The innkeeper prepares a three-course gourmet breakfast every morning, and it includes homemade baked goods and fresh, local ingredients such as local maple syrup. You can enjoy more homemade baked goods in the afternoon.
The Inn at English Meadows, 141 Port Road, Kennebunk, ME, Phone: 207-967-5766
Ullikana Inn
Ullikana Inn is in a secluded part of Bar Harbor, providing privacy and a quiet atmosphere with easy access to local attractions. There are a total of ten guest rooms, some of which have private terraces and/or fireplaces. Every room has bathrobes, eco-friendly Templa bath products, Ralph Lauren towels and linens, and wireless internet. Guests have access to a computer room, 24-hour tea and coffee, and a guest pantry.
Personal toiletries, corkscrews, hairdryers, and more are available upon request.
The inn’s terrace has views of the harbor, but the inn is just a minute’s walk from the town’s center where you will find activities, restaurants, and shops. The homemade breakfast is served either in the large dining room where you can see the terrace fountain or on the patio that overlooks Frenchman Bay. Expect a delicious specialty like lemon soufflé pancakes with a berry sauce, Italian omelets, or crepes. You will also get fruit and fresh-baked muffins. There are afternoon refreshments served on the terrace and dining room.
Ullikana Inn, 16 The Field, Bar Harbor, ME, Phone: 207-288-9552
The Primrose Inn
The Primrose Inn is designed for romance and is only several blocks from downtown Bar Harbor, giving you easy access to local attractions, including restaurants. The building was constructed in 1878 and has an updated Victorian style featuring modern amenities mixed with select antiques. Every room has a private ensuite bathroom, central air conditioning, a flat-panel TV with DVD player, free wireless internet, vintage alarm clocks, hair dryers, cozy quilts, ceiling fans, phones with free local calls, 100 percent cotton linens, and Turkish towels.
Many also have private porches or balconies, sitting rooms, spa tubs, or gas fireplaces. Guests have access to a DVD library, a computer and printer, reserved parking, Kindles, and an ice machine. There Garmin GPS devices available to borrow, and you also have access to a guest wine chiller. The full hearty breakfast includes hot entrees along with breads and muffins, low-fat granola, and fresh juice and can be enjoyed on the outdoor wraparound front porch or in the dining room. Afternoon Tea features fresh baked goods and beverages. You will always find snacks, tea, coffee, bottled water, and soft drinks in the common areas.
The Primrose Inn, 73 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor, ME, Phone: 207-288-4031
Five Gables Inn
Five Gables Inn is on a hillside framed by gardens, giving guests gorgeous views of Linekin Bay. The coastal inn was built in 1896 and has a nice and quiet ambience. There are sixteen guest rooms, and all but one have views of the bay. Five of them have working fireplaces as well and every room has an ensuite private bath, a king or queen bed, complimentary wireless internet, a hair dryer, and a telephone.
Some also have daybeds, packed bookshelves, tubs, wicker furniture, and/or window seats. Relax by the fireplace in the living room or go outside and sit in one of the rocking chairs on the porch. You can go swimming right off the dock in front of the inn, and there are plenty of beach chairs and towels to borrow. The day begins with a breakfast buffet, and in the afternoon, you can enjoy sweets and tea. The buffet always has a hot entrée, fresh fruit, Muesli, granola, homemade bread, and a fresh baked treat. During the day, you only have to go a few minutes to find spots to hike, shop, fish, boat, play tennis, or play golf.
Five Gables Inn, 107 Murray Hill Road, Boothbay, ME, Phone: 207-633-4551
Timbercliffe Cottage Bed and Breakfast
Timbercliffe Cottage Bed and Breakfast has been handcrafted to offer guests wonderful accommodations right between the Camden Hills State Park and the central business district. There are six guest rooms, all of which have personal hairdryers, air conditioning, and wireless high speed internet. Some also have four-poster beds, regular of claw foot bathtubs, and/or fireplaces. You can relax or enjoy breakfast on the wide wraparound porch with views of Camden Harbor. Inside, you will find comfortable wingback chairs and a sofa by the fireplace in the library and parlor.
The daily breakfast can be enjoyed in the dining room or on the great porch/patio and starts off with the inn’s specially blended coffee, freshly baked breads, and fresh fruit along with a main entrée like blueberry buttermilk pancakes or a classic French quiche. After 3 pm, you will always find homemade cookies in the Guest Pantry waiting for you to snack on them. This pantry is always stocked with complimentary tea, espresso and coffee along with cold beverages and bottled water.
Timbercliffe Cottage Bed and Breakfast, 7 Timbercliffe Drive, Camden, ME, Phone: 207-236-4753
Cedarholm Garden Bay Inn
The Cedarholm Garden Bay Inn provides guests with privacy and amazing views in a unique atmosphere. There are six cottages available, making the inn nice and calm as well as perfect for romance. As cottages, they all have private entrances along with private decks, and some even have fireplaces, wall-to-wall water views, or spa tubs. Guests also get to enjoy mini fridges, coffee bars, microwaves, tub/shower combinations, flat-screen TVs, hair dryers, irons with ironing boards, daily housekeeping, and/or private label soap and shampoo.
The property has elaborate gardens scattered throughout the oceanfront hideaway that spans 16 acres of land. As such, it is ideal for privacy. The manicured grounds have fruit tree gardens, organic vegetables, and more. You can enjoy breakfast on the sunny deck, at a gathering table, or at the individual tables in the dining room. Every stay includes a complimentary breakfast in the Main House that features house-made granola, fresh fruit, frittatas, yogurt, homemade baked goods, breads, farm fresh eggs, assorted cereal, juice, and of course coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. Produce from the gardens is served whenever possible.
Cedarholm Garden Bay Inn, P.O. Box 28, Lincolnville, ME, Phone: 207-236-3886
The Brewster Inn
The Brewster Inn is a historic bed and breakfast that is perfectly positioned to let you take day trips or just enjoy the highlands. Each of the rooms has free wireless internet, comfortable beds with luxurious linens and bedding, plush robes, and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms also have private fireplaces, fridges, microwaves, window seats, and whirlpool tubs. There are options optimized for couples, friends, and families.
During the warmer months, explore the inn’s two acres of beautifully landscaped gardens . Or you can sit on the enclosed porch by the breakfast room or in the one of the comfortable chairs and sofas in the common room. The complimentary continental breakfast also features a daily hot dish that rotates, including sweet or savory offerings. You can enjoy breakfast at the private tables in the dining room or on the patio. With advanced notice, dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
The Brewster Inn, 37 Zions Hill Road, Dexter, ME, Phone: 207-924-3130
Rockmere Lodge
The Rockmere Lodge is the only Ogunquit bed and breakfast that overlooks the ocean and it is right by the small lighthouse next to a walking path. Almost every room has ocean views, and the inn is within walking distance of local attractions. Each room has a private bathroom, paddle fan, air conditioning, and cable TV.
Some also have upholstered chairs, window seats, Victorian mirrors, and/or private entrances.
Those who want to stay on the lodge’s property can sit in the gardens by the fishpond or fountain or sit in the gazebo. There is plenty of seating on the wraparound porch. This is also where the daily breakfast is served, when you can look out onto the ocean while eating. At any time of the day, you will find hot chocolate, cider, tea, and coffee in the living room.
Rockmere Lodge, 150 Stearns Road, Ogunquit, ME, Phone: 207-646-2985
Elmere House Bed and Breakfast
Elmere House Bed and Breakfast sits in a restored antique farmhouse, maintaining lots of mid1800s charm and original wood floors. You will still find modern amenities such as individually controlled heating and air conditioning in every room. Each room also has a wall-mounted LCD TV, a high-definition DVD player, ensuite baths, a queen or king bed, and free wireless internet.
One room is equipped to provide access for those with physical challenges, and the Moosehead Lake Suite features a whirlpool. Most rooms also feature small fridges and all have plush bedding, while some have sitting rooms, extra-spacious bathrooms, and day beds. Guests can borrow from the DVD library to find a movie to watch. Relax in the outdoor hot tub at the end of the day or sit on the bench seat or a rocking chair on the front porch to enjoy some nice weather outdoors. A full morning breakfast is included with every stay.
525 Post Road, Wells, ME, Phone: 207-646-4494
Augustus Bove House
Augustus Bove House is ideal for romantic getaways, family vacations, and more with its location on Long Lake. All guest rooms, suites, and cottages have heating and air conditioning, private baths, cable TV, and wireless internet. There are eight rooms, two suites, and two cottages. Some accommodations also have king beds, sitting areas, fireplaces, kitchenettes, dining areas, and private decks.
The cottages also offer patio furniture and a gas grill.
There are numerous attractions and activities for guests to enjoy right by the inn, including farms, taverns, theaters, and water activities like sailing. Guests can go shopping nearby, visit Sebago Lake State Park or go waterskiing, jet skiing, kayaking, snowboarding, or skiing depending on the weather. Breakfast is included with your stay.
Augustus Bove House, 11 Sebago Road, Naples, ME, Phone: 207-693-6365
Sheepscot Harbour Village & Resort
Sheepscot Harbour Village & Resort right along the coast of Maine perfect for relaxation or a wedding. There are numerous accommodation choices, including the Sweetheart Cottage with a full kitchen, full bar, double vanities and sinks, two person shower, eight-person hot tub, and four flat-screen TVs. The cottage can be rented as a whole or by room. The nine rooms in the Inn Hotel have a queen bed, cable TV, and a whirlpool-style bathtub although amenities may vary slightly. There are also six Lodge Hotel Suites with kitchenettes and water views. For more privacy and the amenities of home, stay in one of the many cottages.
The resort has a private dock as well as a marina and an internet café. The Island Spa offers manicures, pedicures, facials, and massages among other treatments. There is also a whirlpool, an indoor heated pool complete with shower rooms and chaise lounges, yoga, walking trails, a fitness room, and Wi-Fi in the internet café. There is a daily complimentary continental breakfast every morning.
Sheepscot Harbour Village & Resort, 7 Island Lane, Edgecomb, ME, Phone: 207-882-4200
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Holiday Guest House Bed & Breakfast
Holiday Guest House Bed & Breakfast is among the oldest bed and breakfasts in Maine, as it was built in 1814. As such, it has offered accommodations for decades. All rooms have soap and shampoo along with blow dryers in their private bathrooms, free wireless internet, in-room fridges, ceiling fans, and air conditioning.
Each of the four rooms has its own styling and unique features, such as antique mahogany dressers, seascape paintings, and/or gas fireplaces.
The property is right by a trolley stop so you don’t have to drive anywhere. The property has air conditioning and CCTV for security. The swimming pool is perfect for cooling off or relaxing, and you can borrow pool and beach towels so you don’t have to worry about anything. The day begins with fresh brewed coffee and a home cooked breakfast featuring a sweet or savory dish like fresh fruit French toast, eggs benedict, or blueberry pancakes.
Holiday Guest House Bed & Breakfast, 68 Post Road, Wells, ME, Phone: 207-646-5400
Bethel Hill Bed & Breakfast
Bethel Hill Bed & Breakfast is surrounded by historic homes and is in the perfect location for visiting the Sunday River Ski Resort or Bethel. The guest suites have sitting areas, air conditioning, ceiling fans, cable TV, hair dryers, alarm clock radios, long distance calling, free wireless internet, private baths, whirlpool tubs, and showers. Rooms don’t share any walls to enhance the peace and quiet of your stay. All are designed to sleep one or two people with the exception of the family suite, which has a sofa bed in the private living room.
There are also DVD players available to borrow. There is also a Lake House with three bedrooms available for rental with a full one-acre peninsula of land and amazing lake views. This house has a full professional kitchen, two master bedrooms, and leather seating.
Guests have access to the common living area or the library with its fireplace. If you want to go outside, sit on the Adirondack chairs on the porch that looks over the gardens. The daily gourmet country breakfast features a hot entrée and is served in the sunroom by the gas fireplace. With notice, the inn can accommodate dietary restrictions; otherwise, it includes a cooked to order main dish, fresh fruits, homemade baked goods, fresh juice, and fresh brewed coffee.
Bethel Hill Bed & Breakfast, 66 Broad Street, Bethel, ME, Phone: 207-824-2461
Conclusion
Maine is a beautiful, relaxing getaway destination. Spend your weekend in a romantic B&B in historic Bath, spend a few days exploring Southwest Harbor, head to Freeport, visit beautiful Bar Harbor, or relax in a historic ME farmhouse surrounded by nature.
