This was the most relaxing, stress-free places we have every stayed. From the moment you turn in…read morethe drive there is a sense of peace and tranquility. So much better than a typical B&B. Private cabins, private deck right on ocean, beautiful lush gardens, superb hospitality, and fresh breakfast are just a few of the things that put Cedarholm far above the rest! Very centrally located to many of Maine's treasured sites. Wouldn't hesitate to stay again. The sooner the better!

Cedarholm Garden Inn has beautiful cabins nestled in gardens and woods at the edge of Penobscot Bay…read morein Lincolnville, ME. Owners Kristin and George are welcoming and breakfasts are made with fresh garden ingredients. This is truly a great place to "get away from it all" to enjoy the peace and serenity of the Maine coast. We've visited three years in a row and hope to make it an annual tradition.

Lauren and Greg are the new owners and are keeping up the same charming reputation as the past…read moreowners. When we arrived we were met by Lauren and her son Elliott. They welcomed us to the Inn, gave us a tour and some fresh baked cookies. When we came downstairs in the morning Lauren had set out coffee and fresh baked crumpets. For breakfast she served overnight oats with chia seeds and blueberry compote followed by a tomato artichoke frittata and salad. Everything was excellent! Since we are avid hikers Greg recommended the Mount Battie trail which is within walking distance from the hotel. As we were heading off for our hike, Lauren provided us with more fresh baked cookies still warm from the oven. Greg and Lauren made us feel right at home as did their son Elliott. Elliott has a true entrepreneurial spirit and is very knowledgeable about the Inn and the area despite his young age. It was a pleasure staying here.

STOP THE SEARCH! It ends here. Make your reservation now! Do you want to be welcomed like one of…read moretheir family? Do you want a delicious two course breakfast each morning (included in your stay) cooked according to your dietary needs? Do you want homemade cookies or brownie at the end of the day packaged and prepared just for you? Do you want to walk a couple of blocks to the charming downtown and waterfront of Camden? How about staying in a charming, quaint, and clean room or suite? How about a drink during happy hour at their cozy bar? Do you want to sit on their porch and read a book by the firepit? If so, make the reservation now! The Blue Harbor House is charming, romantic, and well maintained. My wife and I stayed here four nights recently and used this location to not only spend time in Camden, but to visit other nearby towns like Rockland, Bath, Brunswick, Rockport, and Belfast. Don't forget to visit the Cellar Door Winery in neighboring Lincolnville. Everything worked in our Snug Harbor Suite to perfection. Housekeeping did a great job each morning cleaning and replacing whatever was needed. The innkeepers, Matt and Michelle are warm and some of the nicest people you will ever meet. From the moment we booked our reservation, they began making us part of their family. Just talking to them and some of the other guests about life was relaxing and therapeutic. The price here is very reasonable and worth every penny. There is plenty of parking in their private parking lot. As I said earlier, there is no need to look any further.

This is a lovely little place! Our room and bathroom were immaculate and the bed was very…read morecomfortable. The toiletries supplied were of excellent quality and the bathroom had big fluffy towels. Breakfast is included, and instead of the standard buffet, where everyone is handling the serving utensils, you request your food at a window. The quiche are made in house, and the broccoli one I ordered was fluffy, piping hot, and delicious. I enjoyed my breakfast in the dining room overlooking the water.

I don't think I could love the Belfast Harbor Inn more. My…read morehusband and I decided to get out of Portland and booked a four-night stay at this restful and lovely spot in Belfast. Highlights: Our room was super comfortable and big, with a couch and comfy chair section right next to sliding glass doors that went out onto a small balcony (too cold) with a beautiful view of the ocean. There is a complimentary breakfast every morning that includes quiche, in-house baked croissants, and cinnamon rolls! There is coffee and tea available all-day There is an indoor pool PERFECT for exercise and a big hot tub surrounded by big windows also overlooking the ocean. Honestly, I wish I were still there now...

This is a review for "the view," the rooftop deck bar. Our waitress was so kind! I can't remember…read moreher name, but she was awesome. They have a great selection of cocktails, wine, and beer. I tried the dueling mules cocktail and loved the addition of strawberry syrup in your typical Moscow mule. For food, we got deviled eggs, the Moroccan chicken, skewers, and the pork belly. All of it was delicious. The deviled eggs were some of the best I've ever had. Would definitely go again!

Drinks and Appies on the roof (The View) at dusk...what a memory…read more Mocktails and cocktails were super! We started at the bar waiting for a table and the bartender was friendly and helpful as we perused the menu. We sampled several small plates (lamb kebab, chicken skewer,...) which were tasty. Table service was spot-on (Pip!) with a busy night crowd to boot) We watched the fog roll in, and, watched it roll away again! Loved the roof top with comfy seating options and heaters as the night air gave us a chill. Worthy of Five Stars.

If you're planning a trip to Castine, do yourself a favor and stay at the Pentagoet Inn. It's like…read morestepping back in time--in the best possible way. The inn is full of charm, history, and character, and you can tell how much love and care George and Matt have put into preserving this beautiful place. Every room and every little detail has a story. What really makes this place special, though, is the hospitality. George and Matt make you feel less like a guest and more like an old friend who's come to visit. The rooms are cozy and comfortable, the breakfasts are incredible, and the whole experience feels warm, welcoming, and unforgettable. We left already talking about when we could come back. If you're thinking about booking a stay, don't overthink it--just do it. You won't regret it.

Restaurant review only. Very good traditional American Inn fare. Lovely old building a block from…read morethe water. Porch seating was divine. Food was well executed, although a bit light on some key ingredients (e.g. beet salad with very scant beets, roasted veg risotto with scant veg). A nice surprise was farro available for the risotto. Service was good, albeit a bit too young & effervescent. A fine, classy place for dinner.

Randomly stopped in on a Saturday afternoon for lunch while on our drive up from Portland to Bar…read moreHarbor. We sat in the bar area at a table and had the place to ourselves. The place is super cozy and rustic - all dark wood, fire places, etc. We had no expectations going in and we were very happy with the food and the service. The chef came by and even sat down with us for a bit to give us some dining recommendations while we were in Maine - he also happened to be from or once lived in NJ like us. We each had an order of the gumbo and shared a side of onion rings. The gumbo was tasty and the perfect portion. The onion rings were also really good with the dipping sauce. We decided to share a piece of blueberry cheesecake before we hit the road and had zero regrets. It was a really pleasant meal and I would recommend this restaurant if you are in Searsport.

Homeport Tavern has fallen so far in the last six months it should honestly file a missing persons…read morereport for its former self. The menu shrank, the quality tanked, and the prices shot up like they're trying to qualify for a Michelin star through sheer confidence. The mussels appetizer was... geological. There was so much sand in them my husband stopped eating for fear of cracking a tooth. When your seafood doubles as dental shrapnel, something has gone very wrong. Then came the special of the day: fettuccine with mussels, shrimp, andouille sausage, peppers, artichokes, and capers -- which arrived in the exact same broth as the mussels appetizer, complete with the exact same bread crusts perched on top like a practical joke. It genuinely felt like they took the leftover broth from our appetizer, tossed in noodles and whatever ingredients were within arm's reach, and called it a "special." The only special thing about it was the audacity. My husband's house made Caesar with "blackened" chicken was another plot twist. The chicken wasn't blackened; it was just overcooked grilled chicken wearing the name "blackened" like a fake ID. The dressing tasted store‑bought -- the shelf‑stable kind you buy when you've given up -- which is not what anyone expects from something advertised as house made. Our friends' cheeseburger tasted like it came straight from a freezer box, and the bun had all the personality of a dinner roll from a school cafeteria. Honestly, the cafeteria comparison is unfair -- cafeterias at least know they're cafeterias. The singer was genuinely talented -- truly good -- but the volume was set to "jet engine," so we had to yell to hear each other at a table small enough that whispering should have worked. It was like attending a concert you didn't buy tickets for while trying to eat food you didn't want. Service was a whole separate adventure. Slow, forgetful, and consistently off. Our server forgot multiple items, including onion rings that never arrived, and one friend didn't get her food until the rest of us were done. No apologies, just repeated reminders that they were short staffed, followed by more short‑staffed service. We tipped 20% anyway, which the server seemed extremely grateful for -- probably because she knew exactly how the night had gone. Homeport used to be great. Now it's a place where you go to mourn what it used to be while eating food that tastes like it's mourning too.

Great Hotel right on the water. Cute room, nice accommodations, nice host…read more No coffee maker in the rooms. Lobby coffee available at 7:00 AM The sink faucet isn't the best- trouble with hot n cold combination. The bed was plush & comfortable.

What a delightful place to stay! Very quiet, nice rooms and beautiful landscape with unbelievable…read morewater views.

My SO and I stayed at Swan House last week for 2 nights. It was exactly as described. I loved that…read moreit felt like we were visiting family, as Lyn and Ken were perfect hosts. Breakfasts were delicious with eggs, pancakes, waffles, fresh fruit, & muffins. They serve on a lovely glassed-in sunroom overlooking the front sloping lawn. The house is located a short couple blocks from Hwy 1, so you don't have traffic noise. We were in the Carriage House which is less than 10 steps from the main house. The 2nd floor room flooring was amazingly solid and never once squeaked; beautiful wood floors. The room was tastefully decorated, had a comfortable bed and extra seating, and the bathroom was large enough to move around comfortably. I definitely recommend this B&B.

Finding the Swan House was our luck of the draw!! Charming in so many ways...clean, comfortable…read morerooms that LOOK like a New England B&B should look! Our hosts were delightful and charming and the delicious breakfast served in the sunny and lovely enclosed porch was a wonderfully cozy start to our day. We took advantage of a cooler sunset and polished off a bottle of wine (4 of us!) in the gazebo to the side of the house. Wish we had planned a longer stay!