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

very disappointed that we did not have a view of the harbor - which we requested and paid for. be…read morespecific when coming here if that is important to you - it was for us. otherwise breakfast is delicious

Great B and B ..Great location, awesome Hosts, wonderful food. Oh, Accomodations outstanding !…read moreQuaint and charming ! Loved it!

This is a gorgeous wedding venue. My daughter found it and it is beautiful! The views overlooking…read morethe ocean are spectacular as are the sunrises if you are up early enough! The photo ops are endless here. The lobster bake for dinner was scrumptious! The owner, Todd, has a brother who is a lobster fisherman. He caught our lobsters the morning of the wedding! The corn on the cob was so sweet and the potatoes fluffy! Todd is a wonderful host and is so welcoming. I showed up a little early so we were browsing outside. Todd came right out and introduced himself and gave us a little tour and some interesting history of how his predecessors opened the Bed and Breakfast. I would've given 5 stars but we did have some "communication" issues with Todd's wife, Karen. In all fairness to her, she did admit to me on the phone that she was only involved since Todd's Mom had passed away 2 years ago. I don't think this is her "niche" and, sadly it shows. Imo, she doesn't seem like a "people person" which caused some unnecessary stress at times. However, I do have to say she is a fantastic cook! Overall, I do recommend The Mooring Bed and Breakfast.

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!

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

What a great place and location. Short walk to downtown. Room was very nice. Stephanie was so…read moreaccommodating. Breakfast was delightful. We will be back.

On balance, a good experience. Good Location. However it is not inexpensive and some things…read moreshould be considered. Here's a few things to note: Very small bathroom with minute bar of soap & shampoo. Had to buy my own at drugstore. No bottled water in the room No bathrobes Only 1 small trash can in the bathroom Ask if your room must be accessed by 2 or 3 flights of stairs. Luggage transfer somewhat difficult. Very limited electrical outlets for charging multiple devices. Limited, tight parking spaces. Don't be late for the 8:30 AM (sharp) breakfast or it may be cold or gone.

Miss Martha is a wonderful hostess, she can tell stories about Lincoln County that go on forever…read more Ask her about her professional table tennis career!

We have been coming to Oak Gables for several years now and there isn't a more hospitable hostess…read morein mid-coast Maine than Martha Scudder. She has created a community of visitors to the area on 10's of acres of beautiful Damariscotta riverside accomodations which, ch are extremely cozy. If you are staying for a few nights or weeks, she has a family cottage, two apartments and several rooms in the main house which are appointed for ease and comfort. The price is very reasonable for the kind of access you get by staying just a short walk from the center of town and main street crosses the river with views of the harbor. The town of Damariscotta offers many dining, shopping and art establishments as well as a playhouse, movie theatre, library and parks. We stay here each year for at least one or two weeks and make it our base for our vacation. We come from San Jose Ca, to stay at Martha's and we love it! If you are housekeeping, the cottage, studio and RiverView appartments have all the accouterments for making a few meals, surfing the Internet or just reading on the porch. Each is outfitted with super comfortable couches, chairs and recliners. When the sun sets, reflections from the river glimmer and floods the abode with dancing light. We customarily do a seafood pasta while playing some italian opera or Andrea Bocelli on the iPod. Then we uncork a nice red and basque in the quietude of the evening. A series of serene and beautiful times to be had in this idyllic spot in Maine.

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!

We had an amazing time at the HH Inn! Kristi is one of the nicest hosts we've ever had. Very…read moreaccommodating. Rooms were beautiful. Breakfast top notch carefully prepared by her. One of the best Inns I've been to. Highly recommend if you are down east Maine.

This is what a B&B experience should be like. I loved the location perched atop a hill facing the…read morewater. The owners Tom and his wife were so incredibly nice I think they made our trip. Their dogs Tristan and Pepper were also so cute and I'm not even an animal person. I really enjoyed breakfast every morning. We had baked french toast which was my favorite. I would definitely go back. I loved the boothbay area.

Bed and breakfasts have such a personal, vintage touch to them, and this is one of the best I've…read moreever stayed at. It isn't super close to Old Port, but it's about a 20-25 minute walk, even faster if you have a car or bike. Our host, David, was so gracious and kind. He gave us all kinds of tips on where to eat, what to see, and which neighborhoods to check out. And the breakfast options. Holy moly. These are some of the things David made: lobster souffle; turkey bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast puff pastry; raspberry custard; pancakes with wild blueberry compote; lobster home fries. Honestly, some of our best meals in Portland were eaten right in this very B&B. He even puts snacks in the second floor lounge area (there's also tea and chips) every day, and on an especially hot day he put out a pitcher of pink lemonade. It seems like almost all the cooking and cleaning is done by him. I'm not sure how he manages it and yet everything is flawless, but there you go. Reserve your room early because it was booked solid the whole time we were there. Totally worth it.

This is a lovely inn. The room was as expected, clean, nicely furnished and appointed. Our room was…read moreon the third floor, so my knees are complaining, but no matter. The bed was very comfortable with an assortment of different pillow types. I brought mine but left them in the car and my knees said nevermind then. The first floor has a common area, also lovely, with an ice/water machine, Bunn coffee maker, mugs, etc. A perfect spot for our Portland two day getaway. Will return!

My partner took me to The Chadwick for my birthday, and boy did we have the best time! Parking and…read morechecking in was a breeze and we got right up to our room which was super cozy, and we had our own private bathroom across the hall! We loved the greeting committee (three huskies :)) and all the treats and cookies left out for guests! The breakfast was absolutely the highlight, where Erin happened to make my favorite, blueberry pancakes with a lemon drizzle! She accommodated my egg allergy as well! I will be recommending this bnb to friends heading to Portland and will for sure return!

We stayed at the Chadwick for a week vacation and it was magical. The room was gorgeous and…read morecomfortable. The breakfasts were absolutely delicious (especially the orange and chocolate chip ricotta pancakes!) The absolute highlight of the stay, however, was the family running the bed and breakfast. Erin and Zack were so kind and welcoming. They were easy to talk to and had amazing recommendations for our stay. Their daughter Lily kept us entertained with many stories. Their dogs were adorable and greeted us the moment we hit the bottom of the stairs. We couldn't recommend the Chadwick enough for its accommodations and amazing hospitality!