Maine Guide to Inns and Bed & Breakfast Places 1987 The Maine Publicity Bureau Maine Guide to Inns and Bed & Breakfast Places Index by Towns Town Page No. Town Page No. Alfred 2 Lincolnville 31 Augusta 20 Lincolnville Beach 31 Bailey Island 22 Litchfield 21 Bangor Area 39-40 Lubec 50 Bar Harbor 40-41 Milbridge 50 Bass Harbor 42 Monhegan Island 32 Bath 22 Naples 18 Belfast 23 New Harbor 32 Bethel 14-15 Newcastle 32-33 Biddeford Pool 2 Nobleboro 33 Bingham 21 Norridgewock 21 Blue Hill 42 Northeast Harbor 45 Boothbay 24 North Edgecomb 33 Boothbay Harbor 24-25 North Haven Island 33 Bowdoinham 25 North Waterford 18 Bridgton 16 North Windham 18 Bristol Mills 25 Oakland 21 Brooksville 43 Ogunquit 9-10 Brunswick 25-26 Otisfield 18 Bucksport 43 Pemaquid 34 Camden 27-29 Port Clyde 34 Cape Neddick 2 Portland 11 Cape Newagen 29 Prospect Harbor 45 Carrabassett Valley 16 Rangeley 19 Castine 43 Rockland 34 Center Lovell 16 Rockport 34-35 Cornish 17 Saco 11 Crouseville 51 St. George 35 Damariscotta 29-30 Sanford 11 Deer Isle 44 Scarborough 12 Dennysville 48 Searsport 35 Dover-Foxcroft 47 Sebasco Estates 35 East Boothbay 30 Skowhegan 21 East Machias 49-50 South Bristol 35 Eastport 49 Southwest Harbor 45-46 East Waterford 17 Stonington 46 Eliot 3 Strong 19 Ellsworth 44 Surry 46-47 Enfield 48 Tenants Harbor 36 Freeport 3-4 The Forks 21 Friendship 30 Thomaston 36 Fryeburg 17 Vinalhaven 36-37 Gorham 4 Waldoboro 37-38 Gouldsboro 44 Walpole 38 Greenville 48 Washington 38 Hancock 44 Waterford 19-20 Harpswell 30 Weld 20 Harrison 17 Wells 12-13 Isle au Haut 45 West Bath 39 Islesboro 30-31 West Bethel 20 Jefferson 31 Winter Harbor 47 Jonesport 50 Winthrop 21 Kennebunk 4 Wiscasset 38 Kennebunkport 4-8 Yarmouth 13 Kingfield 18 York 13 Kittery 8 York Beach 13 Kittery Point 9 York Harbor 14 Lamoine 45 Maine Guide to Inns and Bed & Breakfast Places 1987 EDITOR PETER D. BACHELDER CONTRIBUTING EDITORS HEATHER F. FOGG MEL READ TABLE OF CONTENTS Index by Towns Inside Front Cover South Coast 2-14 Western Lakes and Mountains 14-20 Kennebec Valley 20-21 Mid Coast 22-39 Acadia 39-47 Sunrise Country 47- 48 Katahdin/Moosehead 48- 50 Aroostook 51 Index of Advertisers Inside Back Cover A PUBLICATION OF THE MAINE PUBLICITY BUREAU, INC. 2 MAINE GUIDE TO INNS AND BED & BREAKFAST PLACES SOUTH COAST Maine in a nutshell—that’s how a Maine visitor once described York County. For here in this “southern gateway to Maine” the state’s traveling guest finds every form of natural advantage for vacationing, from world-famous beaches of spark­ ling white sand to lakes and hills and shore where people have settled for more than 300 years. Also included in this region are portions of Cumberland County as far north as Freeport and the state’s most populous city, Portland. ALFRED THE OLDE BERRY INN — Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Colonial house on the village green of a classic New England village surrounded by farmland, wooded hills, lakes and streams. A world away from summer crowds, yet only 25 minutes to Maine’s famed rocky coast and sandy beaches. Cozy rooms, antiques, fireplaces. Hearty breakfast. Restaurants nearby. Non-smokers. Rates: $35-40 single, $40 double. The Olde Berry Inn, Kathe and Lloyd Gallegos, Innkeepers Kennebunk Road, Alfred Maine 04002. (207) 324-0603. BIDDEFORD POOL THE LODGE — Charming Down East home. Breathtaking views of Saco Bay. Excellent sailing, fishing and 5 minutes to private beach. 10 mile to Kennebunkport, 18 miles to Ogunquit, 20 miles to Portland. 4 rooms with shower and sink. Rates: Upon request. The Lodge, John Oddy, 19 Yates Street, Biddeford Pool, Maine 04006. (207) 284-7148. CAPE NEDDICK CAPE NEDDICK HOUSE — P.O. Box 70, Cape Neddick, Maine 03902. (207) 363-2500. SEA CHIMES B & B — Shore Road, Cape Neddick, Maine 03902. (207) 646-5378. WOODEN GOOSE INN — A 19th century captain’s house trans­ formed into a luxuriously comfortable inn, minutes from Ogun­ quit. With only seven guest rooms, our pace is unhurried and uncrowded. There’s plenty of time for our spectacular breakfast which may include poached pears l’orange with Grand Marnier sauce or scandalous eggs Oscar. After a day of sightseeing, shop­ ping, or seaside exploration, you’ll enjoy an equally sumptuous high tea. Then perhaps a lingering stroll through our seasonal garden to the lovely Cape Neddick River. We’ve got the perfect place for a perfect Maine day. Request our brochure. Wooden Goose Inn, Route 1, Cape Neddick, Maine 03902. (207) 363-5672. Kindly mention this publication when writing advertisers. MAINE GUIDE TO INNS AND BED & BREAKFAST PLACES 3 ELIOT EWENICORN FARM — 116 Goodwin Road, Rt. 101, Eliot, Maine 03903. (207) 439-1337. HIGH MEADOWS BED AND BREAKFAST — Located only 4'/2 miles on Route 101 from Route 1 (turn at Kittery Trading Post). This Colonial house, c. 1736, is in a country setting, quiet but only minutes away from historic Portsmouth, N.H. Fine dining, theater, discount outlets, beaches and mountain regions. We offer continental plus breakfast and twin or double beds in the colonial decor. High Meadows, Route 101, Eliot, Maine 03903. (207) 439-0590. FREEPORT BROWN GOLDSMITH’S — 1 Mechanic Street, Freeport, Maine 04032. (207) 865-4126. CAPTAIN JOSIAH MITCHELL HOUSE — In-town Freeport, five-minute walk to L.L. Bean on tree-shaded sidewalks, past beautiful old sea captains’ homes. From the moment you arrive, you’ll know you’ve discovered a very special place. Rooms deco­ rated in the satins and velvets of the Victorian Era, with anti­ ques, canopy beds, and walls filled with oil paintings. Every floor covered with finest of oriental rugs. Full breakfast in the formal dining room with its magnificent chandelier. Private and shared baths. Open all year. No smoking. Alan and Loretta Bradley, Capt. Josiah Mitchell House, 188 Main Street, Freeport, Maine 04032. (207) 865-3289. HARRASEEKET INN — A luxury bed and breakfast inn two blocks north of L.L. Bean. Private bath (jacuzzi or steam), cable T.V., A.C., antiques, some fireplaces, full country breakfast. Explore 80 upscale factory outlet stores (Anne Klein, Ralph Lauren, Cole Haan) within walking distance. Sail, fish from South Freeport Harbor. Great restaurants. Explore Wolf’s Neck Park, Audubon Sanctuary, Casco Bay. Port­ land’s Old Port 20 minutes south. Brunswick, Bowdoin, U.S. Naval Station 10 miles north. Attend L.L. Bean public clinics on interesting subjects from Atlantic salmon fishing to cross-country skiing. Free brochure. Amex, MC, Visa. If you’re planning to come to Freeport, stay with us. Harraseeket Inn, 162 Main Street, Freeport, Maine 04032. (207) 865-9377. HOLBROOK INN — Exceptionally comfortable and spacious accommodations. Each room has a Queen-size bed, Cable color TV, private bath. Relax in the charming Sitting room. Enjoy a hearty breakfast in our “ Recipe Room” . Just park your car and walk downtown and visit the many outlet shops. It’s only 20 minutes to Brunswick and Portland. Open all year. No smoking. Holbrook Inn, 7 Holbrook Street, Freeport, Maine 04032. (207) 865-6693. Bea and Ralph Routhier, your hosts. THE ISAAC RANDALL HOUSE — A charming country inn built in 1823, offering the cozy elegance of antique furniture, oriental rugs and handsewn quilts. Walk to L.L. Bean and Freeport’s many fine shops. You’ll enjoy a hearty breakfast in our open-beamed country kitchen; share good conversation and refreshments with other guests in the pleasant common room. Pond, woods, picnic areas, horseshoes and croquet. Eight comfortable guest rooms, six with private baths. Open year-round. The Isaac Randall House, Independence Drive, Freeport, Maine 04032. Telephone (207) 865-9295. Jim and Glyn Friedlander. THE OLD RED FARM — Our 200-year-old restored farmhouse among perennial, herb, and wild flower gardens is 2 miles from L.L. Bean. Three guest rooms are simply furnished with antiques, primitive hooked and braided rugs. Seasonal. No smoking, no pets. Rates and further information on request. The Old Red Farm, RR 2, Box 242, Desert Road, Freeport, Maine 04032. (207) 865-4550. Kindly mention this publication when writing advertisers. 4 MAINE GUIDE TO INNS AND BED & BREAKFAST PLACES THE VILLAGE INN — Relax and enjoy your vacation with us while visiting Freeport. We have eight motel- style units with private baths, color TV’s, air-conditioning, and electric heat. We also serve a hearty breakfast to start your day. You will find yourself in a very relaxed atmosphere where you can stroll about as you like. If you’d like to sit around and enjoy some friendly chit-chat, or perhaps you would like some information on the area, just come into our dining area. We are located within walking distance of all the local shops, L.L. Bean, McDonald’s, fine restaurants, post office, laundramat, and places of worship. “Park and walk.” The Village Inn, Lewis & Jacqueline Corliss, 186 Main Street, Freeport, Maine 04032. (207) 865-3236. GORHAM COUNTRY SQUIRE BED AND BREAKFAST — Our Cape Cod home dates from 1779. Enjoy beautiful hills and dales of a college village. Breakfast served in our country kitchen-dining room or outdoor patio deck (in season). Commuting distance to Maine’s finest antique shopping and dining. We try to offer you a home-like atmosphere away from home. Comfortably pleasant in our country setting! Check-in after 2P.M. (earlier by arrange­ ment). Check-out at 11 A.M. Rates: $35 single; $45 double, including full Breakfast. Ice and telephone available. Country Squire Bed and Breakfast, Ed and Jane Carr, RR l, Box 178, Mighty Street, Gorham, Maine 04038.