Romantic Summer Getaways in Maine

These seasonal accommodations in Kennebunkport consist of 16 small cottages with all the amenities you need as well as extra privacy. Each cottage has its own amenities and size with views of the gardens and cove. Each of the Cottages At Cabot Cove has a private patio, designer furnishings, thick fluffy towels, sheets with a high thread count, daily housekeeping, wireless internet, iHome docking stations, cable TV with DVD players, irons and ironing boards, hair dryers, air conditioning, baseboard electric heat, ceiling fans, private baths with tile showers, and a full kitchen with a microwave, fridge, two-burner cooktop, tea kettle, and coffee pot. One also has a wet bar and two have full baths.

The peaceful grounds have areas for playing croquet or just relaxation. Guests are welcome to use the kayaks, beach cruisers, and row boats. The property’s location gives guests easy access to the cove and Dock Square for eating, art, and shopping. There are also packages available to enhance your stay, including those designed for honeymoons and babymoons. Each cottage receives a continental breakfast with orange juice and freshly baked pastries delivered to their door in the morning.

7 South Maine Street, Kennebunkport, Maine, Phone: 207-967-5424

This 1890 home is in the Victorian style and each of the rooms has its own unique décor. There are seven rooms in total to choose from and the entire property has free wireless internet. All rooms at The James Place Inn have air conditioning, individual thermostats, flat-screen TVs with cable and DVD players, queen or king beds, and private baths. Four rooms also have whirlpool tubs while one has a private deck and fireplace.

You can borrow a movie from the DVD library or relax on a hammock or chair on the café-style deck. There are afternoon refreshments such as tea and home-baked goods. The daily full breakfast always includes a range of choices such as fresh fruit salad, freshly baked goods, locally roasted gourmet coffee, eggs to order, French toast, pancakes, frittata or quiche, and Belgian waffles. The inn can also accommodate dietary restrictions with notice.

11 Holbrook Street, Freeport, Maine, Phone: 207-865-4486

The Bass Cottage Inn feels like a boutique hotel and has been providing guests with easy access to Downeast Maine, Acadia National Park, and Bar Harbor for over a decade. The overall style of the inn, including the rooms, is clean and fresh with plenty of historical touches. Each of the ten rooms is named after a spice or seasoning and has an elegant feel.

All rooms have iPod docking stations on alarm clock radios, charging stations, L’Occitane bath amenities, flat-screen TVs with DVD layers, complimentary high-speed wireless internet, a carafe of chilled water, and central air conditioning. Other amenities vary slightly according to the room, but can include wooden floors, high ceilings, cozy fireplaces, gas stoves, leather or rattan armchairs, tub/shower combinations, Victorian claw-foot soaking tubs, two-person jetted tubs, love seats, and king or queen beds.

Breakfast is included in the room rate and features Maine-roasted coffee and fresh scones. Main dishes may include Maine lobster quiche, banana ricotta pancakes, a scramble with locally smoked Atlantic salmon, and crème brûlée French toast. All dishes are made to order and guests can always choose between a healthy choice, a sweet dish, and a savory dish. You can also access the guest pantry at all hours for beverages or snacks.

14 The Field, Bar Harbor, Maine, Phone: 207-288-1234

Blair Hill Inn, Maine has the only spa on Moosehead Lake and is perfectly situated for those who love the mountains and the lake. There are ten guest rooms within this sweeping mansion, all with huge windows that you can open to let in the mountain air and sunshine. All rooms have queen or king beds, comfortable sitting areas, large HD TVs, reading lamps on bedside tables, free wireless internet, an ice bucket, a bottle opener and wine glasses, fans, guides, air conditioners, and irons with ironing boards. Many also have wood-burning fireplaces and you can request a turn-down service. In the bathroom, you will find a loofah sponge, mouthwash, all-natural bath products, a magnifying mirror, a hair dryer, thick towels, and plush robes.

During their free time, guests can explore the 21 acres of land owned by the inn, including hillside perches over Moosehead Lake. Take advantage of the guests’ fridge and freezer or use the refreshment center with its Keurig and selection of beverages. Guests also have access to beach chairs and towels, sunscreen, bug spray, and a selection of books, games, CDs, movies, a spa, and a fitness center. The on-site gourmet restaurant has a farm-to-table menu or you can get a drink in the cocktail lounge. Breakfast is included with every stay.

351 Lily Bay Road, Greenville, Maine, Phone: 207-695-0224

The York Harbor Inn, Maine is actually a group of inns with six different lodging options. The Main Inn has 22 guest rooms along with meeting rooms, banquet rooms, and two restaurants. Many of the rooms have fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, and/or beach views. The Country Inn rooms have clock radios, irons with ironing boards, data ports, phones, and TVs. The Chapman Cottage has seven luxury rooms, some of which have oversized spa bathrooms or large private decks. The seven rooms at the Harbor Crest Inn are pet friendly and there are seven more rooms at Harbor Hill Inn, seven at the Harbor Cliffs Inn, and larger rooms in the Yorkshire Inn.

All guests can use the house computer, access wireless internet, enjoy daily newspapers, make local phone calls, and take advantage of parking. There are also beach towels to borrow and access to both the oceanfront Hartley Mason Park and the beach. There is a daily continental breakfast with coffee, herbal tea, juice, the chef’s hive honey, hard-boiled eggs, fresh fruit, granola, and homemade pastries. You can get a drink, lunch, or dinner at the Ship’s Cellar Pub, where there is often live entertainment, or at the Tavern at Chapman Cottage.

480 York Street, York, Maine, Phone: 207-363-5119

The Newcastle Inn lies on the Pemaquid Peninsula in the Damariscotta Region. The historical inn has numerous common areas to relax in and 14 guest rooms to choose from. Each room has a private bathroom, fluffy bathrobes, William Roam bath amenities, hair dryers, triple-sheeted beds, and a queen or king bed, although one has two twins. All rooms also have a through-the-wall unit or window air conditioner, while most have flat-screen TVs. You can also choose a guest room with a TV, gas stove or fireplace, or one that is pet friendly.

Guests can relax in the numerous common areas that include the outdoor deck, the pub, the sitting room, the living room, and the screened porch. The pub has beer and wine for purchase while the sitting room has a gas fireplace and TV. The entire inn has complimentary wireless internet. You can enjoy the complimentary beverages, bottomless cookie jar, and snacks in the guest pantry whenever you want. During the summer, a full breakfast is served either on the deck or inside when the weather is chillier. Breakfast includes a special blend created by Seacoast Coffee especially for this inn and coffee and tea are available. Breakfast is served a bit later and includes a fruit course along with a hot entrée and meat on the side.

60 River Road, Newcastle, Maine, Phone: 207-563-5685

This inn has impressive views overlooking Frenchman Bay and a private beach with historic sites like Cathedral Rock and the Ovens. All rooms at the Inn At Bay Ledge have views of the bay and some also have private decks. In the Main Inn, all rooms have queen or king four-poster or canopy beds, down comforters, designer linens, and feather beds. All rooms have private baths and some even have whirlpools. There are also three Hillside Cottages with access to the Main Inn’s common areas yet provide extra privacy and space. There is also the Summer Cottage with plenty of room and a river-stone fireplace.

Guests can relax on the front porch, by the pool, or in a seaside hammock. The Hill Cottages have a sauna and steam shower plus an in-ground pool and an old-fashioned porch with wicker furniture. If you pay attention, you are likely to see ospreys or bald eagles flying by or you can just sit in the gardens and listen to the birds. Begin the day with breakfast on the porch or in the sunroom with cereal, homemade granola, tea, coffee, hard-boiled eggs, pastries or muffins, bread, and a savory or sweet entrée. Afternoon tea is served every day as well.

150 Sand Point Road, Bar Harbor, Maine, Phone: 207-288-4204