Inland Maine
Hosted by former Maine state senator Scott Cowger, this laid-back B&B sits 3 miles west of Hallowell amid acres of rolling hayfields and forests…
Inland Maine
Hosted by former Maine state senator Scott Cowger, this laid-back B&B sits 3 miles west of Hallowell amid acres of rolling hayfields and forests…
North Maine Woods
The Chicago socialite who commissioned this dreamy hilltop cottage in the late 1800s had it cleverly built atop a 20ft-high stone foundation, thus…
Down East
If you're hiking the island's trails, you can camp at one of the five spectacular sites here (each has a lean-to shelter and sparkling views of Isle au…
Midcoast Maine
Adjacent to the Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park, this fabulous, family oriented, 626-acre campground has waterfront and wooded sites spread over a working…
Western Maine
If you enjoy hiking and cross-country skiing, but not backpacking, consider a hut-to-hut trip through Maine Huts & Trails, a wonderful non-profit…
North Maine Woods
En route to Baxter State Park, the New England Outdoor Center (NEOC) offers a delectable slice of rural Maine, with creature comforts in abundance in a…
Mount Desert Island
If most Bar Harbor B&Bs rate about a '5' in terms of stylishness, this Gilded Age mansion deserves an '11.' The 10 light-drenched guest rooms have an…
Midcoast Maine
Ten miles southwest of Wiscasset on tranquil Westport Island (connected by bridge), this 1763 farmhouse has been converted into a charmingly rustic, yet…
Portland
Staying at this ivy-shrouded West End boutique hotel feels like being a guest at an eccentric millionaire's mansion. Shoot pool in the wood-paneled games…
Portland
Whimsy prevails at this eight-room inn, a historic home transformed into a showcase for antiques and contemporary art: life-size classical statues,…
Portland
Opened in mid-2015, the Press Hotel, a creative conversion of the building that once housed the offices and printing plant of Maine’s largest newspaper,…
Midcoast Maine
There's a sophisticated seafaring theme at this nine-room boutique hotel on a side street just steps from Main St. The building started as a sea-captain's…
Down East
Overlooking the Northwest Harbor, this handsome post-and-beam inn was built in 1793 and offers refined country charm in its 10 rooms and three cottages…
Down East
A fantastic base on the peninsula, the Pentagöet hits all the right notes. It has charming, classically furnished rooms within a 1894 Queen Anne Victorian…
Portland
The Black Elephant is Portland's first dedicated hostel, and it's an exceptionally good one, with funky interior art, exterior murals, a central location…
Midcoast Maine
Looking like something out of a slightly creepy fairy tale, this 1886 turreted stone mansion was built to incorporate elements of the owner's favorite…
Midcoast Maine
Whitehall was once the summer home for Camden's elite visitors (poet Edna St Vincent Millay got her start reciting verse here in 1912). New owners have…
Midcoast Maine
Atop McKown Hill, this grand gray mansion has Boothbay's best harbor views. Rooms are elegantly turned out in crisp nautical prints and beachy shades…
Midcoast Maine
Run by a friendly lobsterman and his wife, this year-round B&B has seven comfy, basic rooms, some with kitchenettes; stay upstairs for the best ocean…
Southern Maine Coast
This stately 1847 farmhouse and converted barn feature 14 rooms and suites – the space feels more like a boutique lodge. Rustic-chic touches abound and…
Down East
Set in a historic 1835 home, the Blue Hill Inn has unrivaled appeal with character-filled rooms, an extremely kind host and a great location within…
Mount Desert Island
On a wooded hillside above the village, this shingled 1880s summer cottage has 14 homey, antique-furnished rooms and suites. Many rooms have fireplaces,…
Western Maine
Run by a friendly, globe-trotting retiree, this roomy downtown guesthouse has character in spades. Set in an 1865 building (one of Bethel's oldest), the…
Midcoast Maine
A charming relic of the days when wealthy northeastern families descended on the summer colonies of Maine for weeks at a time, the Newagen is a world…
North Maine Woods
A favorite stop for Appalachian Trail hikers in the area is this well-equipped lodge in downtown Millinocket. It has a hostel-style bunkroom as well as a…
Western Maine
Overlooking Highland Lake, this 1950s-style motel has been given a modern makeover, and it's a great base for outdoor activities. There's a two-story row…
Down East
Set in a converted sardine factory dating from the early 1900s, this welcoming inn has a perfect perch over the bay, with fine views from every room…
Western Maine
Behind the inn's pretty powder-blue facade, you can relax by the fire and admire the mounted bear and moose head in the lobby. Rooms are simple and old…
Down East
In the tiny settlement of Brooklin, this friendly inn offers sunny rooms with a pleasant air of bygone times (clawfoot tubs in some rooms, antique…
Mount Desert Island
One of the island's oldest (established 1884) and most graceful hotels, the Claremont has some of the most stunning views of any guesthouse in the area,…
Western Maine
Eight miles north of Bridgton (take ME 37), this charming inn sits on a 25-acre site on a hill overlooking Bear Pond (kayaks and canoes are available for…
Down East
About 3.5 miles northeast of Stonington, Old Quarry has just 13 tent sites, which all afford excellent privacy (the priciest overlook the waterfront,…
Down East
This NPS-run campground is about 3 miles southeast of Winter Harbor. There are around 90 wooded sites, some with hookups; all are within 15 minutes' walk…
Midcoast Maine
The Pemaquid's been hosting guests since July 4, 1888, so staff here have a decent idea of how to cater to tourists. There are 31 rooms, running the gamut…
Down East
Above the pub of the same name, Cohill's rents out nine comfortable guest rooms with quilt-covered beds, brass lamps, tables and chairs, and big windows…
Sebago Lake State Park Campground
Western Maine
Campgrounds are in hot demand due to their proximity to the swimmable lakes, picnic grounds and trails of Sebago Lake State Park. This 250-site campground…
Western Maine
Did you say bottomless cookie jar? Yup, and that's just one of the details that make the eight-room Noble House Inn so inviting. Breakfasts are baked from…
Southern Maine Coast
You'll find seven uniquely appointed rooms at this upscale B&B; five of them come with grand ocean views, four have fireplaces and some have decks or on…
North Maine Woods
Baxter State Park has 11 campgrounds, a handful of bunkhouses and basic cabins sleeping from two to six, and numerous backcountry sites ($21), including…
Midcoast Maine
You'll find 14 individually appointed rooms at this fluffy inn, full of thick blankets, wood accents, understated art, antique touches like gas stoves,…