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!

Caroline & Liz couldn't have been more gracious & welcoming. Our Harbor Room was comfortable…read more Breakfast was delicious. Self serve coffee available. Liquor available on -site. Would definitely recommend.

My husband and I simply love it ! Carolyn and Liz treat each guest like family. The breakfasts are…read moresuperb. Each room is complete with anything you need. Gorgeous views. Perfect location near Damariscotta. A gem!

A lovely place to stay near Damariscotta. Comfortable rooms, delicious breakfast and friendly…read moreowners. Bobby and sherry made us feel welcome while visiting family. Grounds feature a deck, pond, gardens, and watercraft. We stayed in the pink suite which had a queen size bed and an adjoining room with 2 twin beds. Great for traveling with kids/family.

An Absolute Wedding Treasure…read more When we decided to get married, we wanted to avoid the ridiculously high costs of weddings, and wanted a smaller, "family & close friends only" event, but still wanted a special day, of course. We toyed with the idea of a backyard wedding with "bring food as your gift" on the invite, ditching all the little expensive extras, but it wasn't coming together, especially when Mom fell sick. How lucky we were that a relative suggested the Mill Pond Inn, which was three houses down the street from their home in Nobleboro. It's a cliche, but The Mill Pond Inn is indeed a treasure. Bobby and Sherry are fantastic. We visited the place the summer before our wedding. A few months later, when we first talked with Bobby about our wedding schedule, he said "nah, you don't wanna do that" to a few of our ideas, and, as we were looking at each other during the phone call and realizing he was right, we decided to let him and Sherry run the show. What an *absolute* *relief*! We didn't have all the hassles that other folks warned us about when planning weddings. It was all just handled, and handled well. The food was great (we picked the menu, Bobby and Sherry did the rest . . . and we highly recommend bringing in their neighbors, Leigh and Sharon, who did a pre-ceremony oyster bar with local oysters for the guests as they arrived). Bobby and Sherry dealt with everything but the flowers (and there was a local florist that handled that) and music (we chose a playlist that we played over their sound system). There was *none* of the pre-wedding stress that we'd heard about from so many people. That itself was worth every penny! Speaking of which, the budget Bobby proposed was more than workable (yet another relief). All told the cost was well *under* what we'd budgeted. All we had to do was get invites out (tell your guests to bring swimwear -- the kids and a few adults had an absolute ball jumping into the pond and swimming during the meal and on into the afternoon). Part of the deal was that you had to rent out the entire place, but it was no problem filling the rooms with out of town relatives, and we in fact ended up reserving rooms in one of the homes across the road, which was right on the lake, which gave an added bonus of having lake access for a couple of days. Bobby and Sherry even accommodated Mom, who was in a wheelchair, by letting us bring and set up a portable AC in the front room -- she was very concerned about overheating in her condition, and this made her feel much safer. The day could not have been more magical. It was hot, but they knew where the shady spots were, and we set up so that the chairs and the gathering were in the shade when is was time for the ceremony. The setting was beautiful, and the weather cooperated (though Bobby had contingency plans in case of rain). We give Mill Pond Inn our highest recommendation -- we've given them permission to use our wedding photos, and we gave them our number if you want to hear it directly from us! David & Natalie

We needed a getaway! After so many friend's visited and raved about the amazing sculptures at the…read moreBotanical Gardens, we looked specifically for an inn in Boothbay Harbor...on Friday for Saturday night. How fortunate for us that it was the last night Topside was hosting guests for the season, since the municipality shuts the public water supply off in October. Yikes! The accommodations are charming and every staff member we encountered treated us wonderfully. I wish I could remember the name of the lovely woman who welcomed us when we arrived. Greg served us local beers at the bar, and Mark and Buzz (and family - Mom and Dad?), invited all guests to enjoy the last night of the season with hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. Fall in Boothbay is soothing. We so hope to make this an annual trip to Topside for the last weekend of the season. Even in fall, the botanical gardens are amazing!

This used to be our favorite place to go spend a week every 2 years......now sadly it is not…read more The owners have changed the place from a warm feel at home B&B to an upscale boutique lodge. They have stepped away from the everyday goings on and left everything to their staff, There is no warm welcome even for long time guests ----and not even a drop by hello while there. Everything changes but in some cases not for the best. Steve San Antonio, Texas

Our recent week-long visit to Bristol, Maine, was anchored by a 6-night stay at The Chamberlain…read moreHouse in Round Pond. Our spirits were buoyed by owners, Shari & Paul Cunningham, whose wonderful property includes a view of the harbor in Round Pond, perennial gardens, old stone walls, and adjacent forests. We were made to feel right at home in the restored historic (1700's era) farmhouse, with its common rooms for reading, visiting, dining, and relaxing downstairs, as well as its five beautifully decorated guest bedrooms upstairs. Shari is an outstanding cook, serving hearty, nutritious, artfully presented breakfasts every morning. She incorporates fresh eggs from her flock of lively hens whose happy clucking can be heard throughout the day. We look forward to our next trip when we can once again savor the scrumptious frittatas, homemade blueberry muffins, blueberry pancakes, and delicious fruit cups at the dining room's table that looks over the sloping backyard fields and the ocean beyond. Shari was willing to accommodate our request for specific dietary needs. At the top of your "Midcoast Maine Must Do" list should be a stay with Shari and Paul at The Chamberlain House.

I wanted to do some after Thanksgiving shopping in the Damariscotta / Bristol area and found…read moreChamberlain House. Wonderful experience, beautiful area, comfortable rooms, great breakfast, charming Hosts. Highly recommend!

A very enjoyable stay at this unique B&B. Shawn was a gracious host, and the room was spotless, the…read morebed so comfy, and that breakfast...... We will definitely be back, and if you're looking for a spot to rest your head in the Gardiner, ME area .... you should most definitely consider The Stone Turret.

Great stay! The…read moreStone Turret is a B&B located in a restored 1902 Christian Science church. The rooms are lovely, clean, and comfortable. After a great night's sleep, Shawn, the owner, made an amazing breakfast. The blueberry muffins, in particular were out of this world. 'Can't wait to go back!

Stayed here for a wedding in Bristol only because it was listed on the couple's site as hotels in…read morethe area. Should have done my homework. From first glance, the place is run down. Paint is worn, grounds unkempt. Entering the office area was like walking into grandma's house. In fact, I think it's a living room. Tacky decor, unprofessional staff, and mild mothball smell. Then the room. Oh, man, the room. More tacky hell. Horrible floral wallpaper, cornflower blue carpet, silk flowers, dated dark wood furniture and oh that wonderful mothball smell again. No AC, but there was this horrid loud "ceiling fan" that was like an oscillating fan bolted to the ceiling. To it's credit, nothing was dirty, just old and depressing. I've stayed in motels better than this. But a free breakfast! Oh, the horrible, depressing breakfast. Dead silent little dining room with a few tables of people minding their own. Breakfast consisted of store-bought pastries and terrible coffee. Oh, and more silk flowers! All in all, a miserable little place that would be fine for $50 a night. But at more than double that, it leaves a lot to be desired.

Just spent a night here. It was fine - clean room, $113/night. No TV in the room, and no WiFi, no…read morefridge or coffee maker. No shampoo in the shower. Decent, free continental breakfast in a pretty enclosed porch - bagels, yogurt, and fresh baked, delicious fruit-filled muffins. But breakfast was late (8-10am), which was annoying when the sun rises at 5:30am. The place was amazingly empty for late August - only 3 rooms occupied out of 20-30 rooms. Nice grounds, but feels like the place is a little run down and in need of a lot of investment, but not enough beds being filled.

Even the smallest room in this B&B is worth it! The owner and the entire staff are super friendly…read moreand helpful! On arrival we were given a tour and made to feel completely welcomed! We called last minute and were able to get a room. It was a small room, but it was clean and comfortable! We wanted to come back for a stay on our return trip from Canada but they were booked solid. The breakfast was good and vegetarian for the particular morning we were there. They make cookies each evening, but we weren't there to enjoy since we were in town. On that note it is very close and walkable to to center of town. It's just across the foot bridge. I would most definitely recommend and would return for a stay!

Anne our host was amazing. We stayed in the separate cottage in the back of the house, and it was…read morelovely. We had our own entrance and front porch. Very clean and inviting. Just a few minute walk to downtown Booth Bay Harbor. We arrived early and were able to park our car and head into town to explore. Breakfast the next morning began with a fresh fruit plate followed by scrambled eggs with chives, sweet potatoes and cranberry orange biscuit.

The Inn was welcoming and very clean. The manager/owner very courteous and helpful. This is my…read morenew "go to" place when I visit the central coastal area.

Lovely little inn with a view of the Cove. Rooms are simple, clean, and comfortable. Really enjoyed…read morecomplementary breakfast of eggs, waffles, biscuits, and coffee with a view of the water. Staff were attentive and personable. All this, and the fare was more than reasonable! Thank you Cod Cove Inn team!