LimeRock Inn

The Old Granite Inn was recommended to us first-timers by locals living on Vinalhaven Island. They…read morecertainly did not mislead us! Ed and Joan, the Innkeepers, made us feel very welcome and were very informative. The location is perfect for anyone taking a morning Ferry to Vinalhaven or North Haven. It is also convenient for a walk through Rockland's beautiful downtown shopping area. Most of the rooms have a view of the harbor. We chose a room without that view but found it perfect for our one night stay. The room was spotless, had a comfortable bed, plenty of drawer space and a private bathroom. There is 24 hour coffee and tea station and a welcoming front room full of reading materials, games, and other interesting items. The front porch is another perfect place to relax and view the harbor. Ed is also the chef and served a wonderful breakfast of tomato and broccoli frittata, mixed fruit, fresh baked muffins and scones. Breakfast also included Ed's very tasty cornmeal pancakes, which I topped off with genuine Maine Maple syrup! We will become regulars as we return to Vinalhaven Island each year to visit our family. And have already recommended it to other family members headed to the island!

Loved our stay here. Ed and Joan make this place special, from the original mid century furnishings…read moreto the INCREDIBLE breakfast including poached eggs over vegetables, perfect Maine blueberry muffins, fresh ground coffee and corn pancakes. The breakfast alone is worth the stay. Rooms are minimalist but functional, beds are comfortable and the place is clean. I can only imagine what it takes to upkeep a place like this so hats off to Ed and Joan. My only comment would be the tv's could use an upgrade (it was tiny) ... not that we even turned it on. A Black Friday run for some flat screens would be a major value upgrade. We also loved that they were open to a one night stay (weeknight) , which is exactly what we needed. The few other places we called all had 2 night minimums which was pretty frustrating for a last minute weeknight escape.

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Berry Manor Inn

4.7(70 reviews)

Very nice stay. The house is really neat and we enjoyed hearing about the history. On arrival we…read morewere greeted, told about the house, shown pictures, and given a tour. We stayed in room 2 and it was large and beautiful. We enjoyed strolling around the neighborhood and checking out the house. Breakfast was fantastic as well. Overall a great place to stay with good service.

We stayed two nights. It's a cool old mansion on a nice residential street just a few blocks from…read morethe Rockland harbor and small downtown area. They are very walkable. Mansion, the former home of a local notable, is in great shape. Rooms are nice and roomy and felt private. Owner and staff were very helpful. A full, homemade breakfast is served in the morning (8-9 a.m.) and pies are available in the kitchen 24/7. We recommend Rockland and the Berry Manor Inn.

Amazing tub in our room

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Lovely stairs in the main house

Ripples-Inn At the Harbor

4.8(11 reviews)

Sandra will make you feel right at home at the Ripple Inn. She is incredibly flexible and allows…read moreyou to hang out almost anywhere in the house. I highly recommend the rockers or the swinging chair on sunny wrap-around front porch. Compared to a hotel which confines you in specific places often this is a good option for a family or group of friends visiting Rockland. We watched some of the World Cup and used the mini fridge in the common room. Given the price and down home atmosphere, I don't think you'll find a ton of places like this so close to downtown. We strolled to a number of nice restaurants and cafes as well as the oceanfront boardwalk in just minutes. The house is older and has its issues - crickety floors, slanted bedroom, older windows, etc but this is not advertised as a five star place and you pay for what you get. Sandra has two older cute and friendly dogs and also allows guests to bring their dogs. She makes breakfast every morning and the two days we were there they were delicious. We also met a few of the other guests and ate family style. She also went out of her way to help secure a stroller for us and our baby. This was above and beyond what is expected of an inn keeper.

We stayed in the family suite and enjoyed our overnight stay there. The family suite has two rooms,…read moreone with a large bed and the second with a day bed. The room with the large bed is the only one with air conditioning. The large room doesn't have a TV but the room with day bed does have a very small TV. Each room has a sink as the private bathroom shared by a hallway has a tub and toilet only. The one thing I didn't expect was the mosquitoes in Maine during this time of the year. I got one of my first of many bites while using the bathroom at the Inn so just a warning to bring mosquito repellent or buy some at the Rite Aid close-by depending on the time of year you come visit. Sandi, the Innkeeper provided us with wipes from the common area since we didn't come prepared. The common area has a small TV and a computer for Internet use. I would recommend bringing a laptop for use in your room as the Wi-Fi worked great in my room. There is a microwave to warm up food and a small refrigerator to store leftover food and some drinks. We didn't really spend much time in the common area as we were either in our rooms or out and about exploring the area. The front door is kept open all day so make sure you lock your door to your room. This B&B is located within walking distance of some shops and restaurants in town including the Farnsworth Art Museum. One thing to also note is that you can get your car blocked here because of the limited amount of parking. You won't need a car to walk to the shops and museum, but in our case, we wanted to take the car out to buy some groceries and was blocked by someone else's car. We were still on West Coast time and woke up late but Sandi, our Innkeeper, kindly served us a late breakfast when we showed up in the dining room. We had a simple and satisfying breakfast of what was left for us on the table as we couldn't wake up early despite setting our alarm to wake up for breakfast. She brought coffee to us, made us fresh eggs, sausages, toasted English muffins, local berry jam, homemade Greek yogurt, granola, and fresh fruit. Sandi was a great host and definitely accommodated us at breakfast at a later time. I could tell by the people that said their goodbyes to here during our breakfast that they definitely would return on their next trip to Rockland. Sandi is a great host with her warm and friendly demeanor. She definitely made sure you felt comfortable at the B&B. If you needed her for anything, we could have reached her by her mobile phone. Sandi has some dogs and cats roaming around the B&B, so if you don't mind them, you'll enjoy your stay here in this charming B&B with a great host. We definitely felt like we were leaving the home of a friend or distant relative. Sandi is very gracious, kind, and accommodating and I would definitely return if I found myself back in Rockland.

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250 Main Hotel

4.6(48 reviews)

We booked a room at this hotel and went to check in and asked for room change after seeing the…read moreroom. The person at the front desk named Jeremy was extremely rude and we ended up leaving the hotel without staying. Daniel (the other person at the front desk) was nice and much more pleasant to deal with. We do not recommend this hotel as we find the attitude in general being too rude (it is not only the north east attitude, we lived in the northeast for decades. This was way worse). Again though, thanks Daniel for being nice and helping us with our refund. For Jeremy: learn a thing or two about customer relations.

I love a cool boutique hotel--when I can afford them! Taking advantage of off-season prices, I…read morechose 250 Main when I headed up to Rockland for a long weekend toward the end of March. It ended up being one where we had a pretty big storm, and that actually made this hotel an even better place to stay. Basics: great location right downtown (if you look at the map and it looks like it's a bit out of the downtown range, it's not; this is a small town and you can walk from 250 Main to the heart of it within 5 minutes). The hotel itself doesn't have parking, but there's street parking or you can park free in the harbor lot across the street (you may want to check this if you're coming during high season). The welcome vibe is immediately evident not only from the super nice and helpful staff, but because check-in time is also when 250 Main starts its happy hour wine social downstairs, which is perfect! And if you reserve directly with the hotel, you get a complimentary glass of vino. I literally met friendly people from the minute I checked in, and we hung out with a glass of wine for awhile before heading out. You can purchase from a small menu of wine and beer until around midnight, which turned out to be a great thing when the storm rolled in the next night of my stay. With the warm and relaxed vibe, hanging out in the lobby area is part of the experience. My room was a queen room with a small balcony overlooking the harbor--which on their website is described as "small," but it definitely is not! Fantastically comfortable bed (which honestly seemed larger than my own queen at home); big bathroom with an awesome rain shower, heated towel racks, and robes; plenty of space to move around in the room itself, which also had a desk and a little sitting area. Oh, and super high ceilings and HUGE windows. While I neglected to get a pic *inside* the actual room [insert facepalm here], check out the cool views of the snowstorm from the windows and balcony. If you don't want to venture out for breakfast in the morning, there are light options available (croissants, yogurt, fruit, etc.)--with delicious coffee from local Rock City Coffee. Huge points too for keeping a coffee and tea station open in the lobby all day and night. With the term "boutique" being tossed around these days willy-nilly, I'm always thrilled to find a place that lives up to it. 250 Main is definitely worth the splurge!

250 Main Hotel

250 Main lobby

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Cheers! Enjoying the rooftop deck and view.

The Tipsy Butler Bed & Breakfast

5.0(4 reviews)

21.6 mi

A group of us stayed at The Tipsy Butler in September 2022 when we were in Newcastle for our…read morefriend's wedding, and what a delightful place this inn is! Stephanie and her family were SO welcoming -- it felt like we were staying with old friends as soon as we arrived. The house itself is cozy and clean and the rooms are comfortable, charming, and unique. I loved drinking coffee on the porch in the morning looking out over the property. Plus there are some very sweet pets on the premises if you are looking for a friendly cat or dog! (Though Stephanie was also very good about keeping the animals corralled to help with my husband's allergies.) Also even two months later I can't stop thinking about the breakfasts that Stephanie made us each morning. That open-faced smoked salmon omelet? The STILL WARM baked goods with real Maine blueberries?? And how she made sure coffee was ready to go super early in the morning as soon as I told her I was an early riser. My only complaint about our stay is that I wish we could have spent more time at the inn itself -- we were too busy out and about with wedding stuff!! I just wanted to hang out at The Tipsy Butler! But if you are in mid-coast Maine for a wedding, The Tipsy Butler is the ideal location to get around to spots in Damariscotta and Bristol. The amazing restaurants River House and the Shuck Station are within walking distance, and 1812 Farm (the wedding venue) was a short 10-minute drive down the road. Thanks for everything, Stephanie! I can't wait to come back!!

We had a truly lovely stay at The Tipsy Butler, beautifully and thoughtfully renovated. Our hosts…read morewere lovely, the room was amazing, and breakfast was delicious and plentiful. It's a wonderful place for a romantic and/or relaxing getaway! Highly recommend!

Sitting room for guests to enjoy.

Rainbow over The Tipsy Butler

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Dahlia garden

Rockland Talbot House

3.7(3 reviews)

My wife and I stayed for 3 nights and had a very enjoyable experience in this beautiful house! Our…read morerooms were very clean well appointed and the bed was not squingy ! Mary was very cordial making sure we had everything we needed and served up some great fruit pie every night! It rained one morning and we sat on the beautiful front porch, had coffee and listed to the rain. We couldn't have asked for a better visit to Rockland! Would definitely book again !

Note: Rockland Talbot House is part of The Berry Manor Inn which gets all of the reviews, so I…read moreestablished a new review for RTH. I stayed at the Rockland Talbot house in Rockland Maine for two nights in late July. I spent a fair amount of time studying available lodging on the web. R T House was a trivial amount more than one establishment right in downtown Rockland that looked a little tired. The Comfort Inn was more. The RT house was dog friendly, and at a reasonable fee, I added Danny my yellow lab to the guest list. For the price of my room, I expected that this was going to be a grand old house that had an addition on the back with rooms for guests. I had that happen once. I was very wrong and I couldn't have been more overjoyed. I've always been a fan of architecture and I restored period homes for a living. The house was grand and spectacular, and even when I entered a room, such as a parlor, it looked friendly and welcoming, with its books and antiques. I met one of the owners, Tammy Braymaier as she was bustling about in the room that offered coffee and breakfast treats. Her husband and her son are all fully involved in the operation and live on site so if there's any problem, you can be assured it will be taken care of. My room was excellent, and the bathroom was superb. I spent a fair amount of time, walking around the house and admiring the decorating and the accoutrements that gave it a feeling of home. But one thing in particular stood out. As a restoration specialist, I am always checking on workmanship. The painting was flawless. In my bathroom, as you might expect, one would be in a position at times that would leave you with naught else to do but contemplate. The flat surfaces of the walls didn't have the orange peel dimples finish one sees when a roller has supplied many coats of paint. Where the trim meets walls the paint was applied steadily by hand and didn't have "thin", no masking tape used. If someone is taking the time and expense and care to maintain and improve a property then I don't think it's a far stretch to say they probably are very concerned about the welfare of the building and their guests. My experience there was excellent and of course I sent photos to all my friends to show them my beautiful accommodations. What good luck I had to find this place and if I came back to Rockland and needed a place to stay this would be my only choice.

A vacation Funtime for dogs too at: Jean H. Kislak Community Dog Park 146 Camden St, Camden, ME 04843

Upstairs parlor area at front of house

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Front entranceway

Maple Hill Farm Inn & Conference Center

4.7(62 reviews)

38.0 mi

This place was a great little get away for a night with my wife on mothers day. The accommodations…read morewere very clean and well kept. The brunch the next morning was delicious snd left everyone happy and full. We will be back

This was our second time here and they now have new owners as to which I can't say enough nice…read morethings about them,im looking forward to see their spin on the bed n breakfast,which by the way the breakfast was amazing cooked to order and served with a smile. Lots of shops in downtown Hallowell to venture off to not to mention all the restaurants and shops in near by augusta and gardiner

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Weskeag Inn B & B at the Water

4.7(3 reviews)

3.6 mi

Just had a wonderful breakfast of eggs benedict, crispy potato pancakes, bacon, blueberry crepes,…read morefresh fruit, and coffee cake. Ann is a fabulous cook!

I was a bit skeptical about staying at an inn in the Covid era but this place exceeded all…read morestandards. The entire inn was very clean. Rooms and bathroom were spotless. The owner greeted us with a mask, and there was hand sanitizer throughout the common areas. The owner gave us a suite for no extra charge, totally unprompted, because it was available. Breakfast was made to order, including fresh-baked blueberry scones and eggs from the inn's chickens. We had access to the kitchen which was useful for storing a few things (though our rooms also had mini fridges). I came down at 6am to get something, well before breakfast, and coffee was already brewed for us. You can walk to the river's edge from the backyard and the owner let us pick from her blackberry bushes which were in full glory. There was an outdoor table for dining. Very kind and generous host. A gem.

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The Norumbega

4.8(50 reviews)

8.3 mi

•$$$

This is review is for the bar only! We got drinks here but didn't stay or get food…read more First off it's so cute in here I would love to come back and stay a night. The bar is cute with 4 seats, but you can also just order and grab and seat anywhere. The restaurant has lots of tables and the food looked amazing. I got an espresso martini and it was delicious. If I'm back in town I would do dinner here!

Traveling through Maine when suddenly we saw the most beautiful castle like home high on cliff…read moreoverlooking the Bay. What was it a home a restaurant an inn?? Finally got to our Inn and later inquired with breakfast server what is that Beautiful Historic Property enroute to Camden. He replied. "The Castle" and said he thought an Inn. After our Whale Watch trip in Bar Harbor I had time to Google. The Castle A historic boutique hotel in Camden Maine, said to be the most beautiful place on earth. it is one of Mid Coast Maine's most elaborate 19th-century summer houses, exhibiting a sophisticated Queen Anne style in stone and wood. It now houses the Norumbega Inn. A National Registered Historic House. When I return I hope to stay. - Mz

The Penthouse is our most spacious and luxurious suite.

Arundel guestroom features a sun-splashed room with a private balcony.

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Beautiful velvet couches

Blue Harbor House

4.8(51 reviews)

7.5 mi

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.

We had the most wonderful experience at Blue Harbor House. The innkeepers were warm, and friendly…read more The accommodations were pristine and comfortable, and the location was perfect. We loved being able to walk to an array of restaurants and shops. Breakfast was top notch as were the afternoon sweet treats that we enjoyed each day. Matt and Michelle made our 16th wedding anniversary trip one for the record books.