in , Maine
Room Rates : $95+
Online reservations
About
Old houses tell stories, and this 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 1940s, and later the retreat of impressionist painter Waldo Peirce. A well know 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 frequented the Inn, Peirce found inspiration and refuge along the breathtaking shores of Penobscot Bay.
To create a very personal and private experience for our guests, we chose to limit the rooms we rent to three. Each of these guest rooms is tastefully decorated with antiques and artifacts of the 19th century. Each offers a very different feel, but all offer comfort, intimacy and a sense that you have stepped back in time. All three rooms have eleven foot ceilings and spacious private bathrooms. Floor to ceiling windows make for gorgeous natural light.
Come find your own inspiration and refuge! Browse the local antique shops, fish off the Searsport Pier, visit the Penobscot Marine Museum, 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.
Amenities
- Tastefully decorated
- Eleven foot ceilings
- Private bath
- Full breakfast