Inn, 4-star127 East Main Street, Searsport, ME, United StatesShow on map
9.0 · Superb14 reviews
Charming Oceanfront Inn on Penobscot Bay
Historic Charm: Nestled on the Penobscot Bay, Captain A V Nickels Inn offers a historic stay dating back to 1874. Each room boasts modern amenities while retaining its old-world charm.
Dining Experience: Indulge in a gourmet 2-course breakfast at the inn and unwind at the 1874 Tavern, serving local craft beer and wine. The perfect blend of flavors in a cozy setting.
Scenic Surroundings: Explore Moose Point State Park just minutes away or relax at the boat house overlooking the bay. With Sears Island and Penobscot Marine Museum nearby, there's no shortage of picturesque views.
9.0
Rated 9.0 out of 10 by 14 guests who stayed here.
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Booking should be sued for false advertising. While the town is stated, someone looking at mileage proximity is severely misleaded.
Breakfasts were outstanding!
Owner “DAWN” is a wonderful hostess and Chef!
Please let her know how much we appreciated her.
Inn keeper was friendly and helpful. Gourmet breakfast.
Everything was wonderful
This historic inn is beautifully restored and decorated, with stunning grounds overlooking the harbour. Our room was beautiful and very comfortable. Breakfast was exceptional.
Everything was perfect.
We were there on a…
It was a beautiful Inn, close to Belfast and we were able to travel to many coastal towns.
Dawn was a fine host, anticipating travelers needs.
The only thing was our room was a bit small
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127 East Main Street, Searsport, ME, United States
Guests rate the location 9.9 out of 10 — exceptional.
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Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
Check-in from 3:00 PM until 06:00 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
No children
No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Parking. Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Internet. WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Children and extra bed policy. Children are not allowed. You haven't added any cots. You haven't added any extra beds.
Pets. Pets are not allowed.
Groups. No special conditions apply for groups.
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform Captain Nickels Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. A deposit may be required at the property.
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Yes — a pool is listed among the property's facilities. Seasonal closures are common, so we'll confirm it's open for your dates.
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
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127 East Main Street, Searsport, ME.
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