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Old houses tell stories, this Romantic Getaways in midcoast Maine and stunning second empire Victorian Mansion has a wealth to share. Built in 1874 by Captain John McGilvery, a member of one of Searsport’s most prominent seafaring, shipbuilding families, its rich history is complete with an intriguing cast of characters. The Inn was a garrison for army officers in the early 1940’s and later the retreat of impressionist painter Waldo Peirce. A well known Maine artist of international repute, Peirce was one of the most colorful personalities in American art. Lifelong friends and portrait artist of Ernest Hemingway, who allegedly paid visits to Waldo at the Inn, Peirce found inspiration and refuge for 20 years along the breathtaking shores of Penobscot Bay.
Now the home of another sea captain’s great-granddaughter with Scottish roots, this elegant Maine Bed and Breakfast is decorated with family heirlooms and period antiques capturing the essence of years gone by. The Carriage House Inn overlooks the shores of Penobscot Bay, and sits within walking distance for the center of the quaint village of Searsport on coastal Route 1. The Inn is surrounded by 2 acres of gracious, park-like grounds with ocean views. To the delight of our guests, our property has been visited by moose, deer, and an occasional fox.
Historic Inns in Maine
• Listed in Fodors Maine Coast Guide as "Highly Recommended"
• Showcased in America’s Painted Ladies and Historic Inns of the Northeast
• Featured in Yankee, Downeast, American Heritage, and Bangor Metro magazines
In 1983, the Inn was recognized as a part of the historical and cultural heritage of our nation and 
entered on the National Register of Historic Places. The main house contains 13 rooms all with 12 foot ceilings, five fireplaces of various designs, original pumpkin pine floors, and exquisite plaster ceiling medallions. Guests can experience the elegance of this stately manse, yet feel pleasantly at home and very comfortable in their surroundings, which is our goal.
If you looking for a Bed and Breakfast Near Camden, Maine you will find your own inspiration and refuge during any season of the year. While you’re here, browse the many local antique shops, visit the extraordinary Penobscot Marine Museum, walk the trails at Moose Point State Park or stroll the rocky shore of the Bay. Searsport is also conveniently located in the Mid-Coast region between Camden and Bar Harbor, both easy day trips to enhance your Maine Getaway.
"COME STAY IN ONE OF MAINE'S MOST PHOTOGRAPHED HISTORIC HOMES"
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