The Alden House B&B

This gracefully appointed Greek Revival home in Belfast, the "Heart of Mid-Coast" on gorgeous Penobscot Bay was built in 1840. Completely revitalized in 1997, Doric columns and pilasters support a full entabulature. Original Italian marble fireplaces adorn common and guest rooms. Original, exquisite German silver hardware is seen throughout. Guests saunter up the handcarved cherry circular staircase to a sitting area and guest rooms, relax in the handsome library, enjoy the North Parlor grand and player piano, and settle into the cozy South Parlor for games and conversation. The beautifully restored guest rooms boast period antiques, en-suite private baths, soothing featherbeds and exciting detail of days gone by. Enjoy our veranda, gazebo and explore our lovely grounds. Delight in our full, sumptuous breakfasts, afternoon tea and baked goods. Located in the heart of town, guests walk to our quaint retail shops, art boutiques and view magnificent harbor sunrises and sets. Walking tours, windjammer sails and day trips to our enchanting rocky coast abound. "Your Enjoyment Is Our Pleasure"!

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Location

  • Location is best described as:
    • Oceanside
    • Village
  • Nearest major city: Bangor (37 miles NE)
  • Directions to property:
    1/8 mile from Main St (Post Office Square) south on Church St 4 blocks on left (corner of Church & Park Sts)
  • Nearest major airport: Bangor, ME (BGR) 37 miles

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Rooms
  • There are 7 guest accommodations (5 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is between $ 105.00 and $ 155.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 105.00 and $ 155.00

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Amenities Basket
  • Bath robes
  • Coffee/Tea facilities
  • Computer
  • Data port
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Hairdryer
  • Internet Service
  • Turndown Service
  • Wi-Fi
    • On Site
  • Board games
  • CD player
  • DVD Player
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • VCR
  • Videos
  • Washer/dryer

    • Meals

    • A Will meet special dietary needs with notice breakfast is included with room rate
    • Breakfast is served from: 8:30 am
    • Breakfast is served in the Gazebo, Veranda, Dining Room
    • Additional food services included in room rate: Dining Baskets for Local Restaurants, Afternoon tea, Dessert, Fruit, Non-alcoholic beverage
    • Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian

    Policies

    • Minimum stay required (High Season 2 night stay)
    • Smoking is allowed (Grounds, Veranda, Gazebo)
    • Limited accommodations for guest pets (At the Descretion of Innkeeper)
    • Limitations on children staying (At the Descretion of Innkeeper)
    • No childcare is provided
    • Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Consumption of alcohol is permitted)
    • Deposit amount required (50% deposit upon reservation.)
    • Check in time is 4:00 - 7:00pm and Check out time is 11:00am
    • Cancellations:
      Full refund with cancellation 15 day notice prior to reservation. Full fee for cancellations subsequent to 15 days.

    Discounts available:
     10%Multiple NightMinimum stay: 5 days
      Quiet Season Rates 

    Innkeepers

    • Innkeeper(s): Rose and Larry Marshall
      Rose and Larry are both foodies, with extensive experience in the food business. We're both also culture mavens: art, music, literature, theater, movies. Rose also has experience in the antiques business and Larry is a bit of a sports nut.
    • The innkeepers speak: English
    • There is one cat on the property

    Area Attractions

    Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Beach, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, Lighthouses, Kayaking, Cruises and Hiking, Windjammers, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ski area, Vineyard, Winery

    Onsite or Nearby Activities

    Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bicycles, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Hunting, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Ski rentals, Snow shoe trails, Swimming, Swimming pool, Tennis courts, Video Arcade, Water sports

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    Belfast Nearby Cities

    Noted below are the approximate distances from Belfast, Maine.

    Searsport B&B's - 5 milesOwls Head B&B's - 17 miles
    Castine B&B's - 10 milesDeer Isle B&B's - 19 miles
    Camden B&B's - 11 milesBlue Hill B&B's - 21 miles
    Winterport B&B's - 13 milesSpruce Head B&B's - 21 miles
    Orland B&B's - 15 milesBangor B&B's - 22 miles
    North Haven B&B's - 16 milesWaldoboro B&B's - 24 miles
    Rockland B&B's - 16 milesPort Clyde B&B's - 27 miles
    Brooksville B&B's - 17 miles 

    Contact Information

    The Alden House B&B Bed and Breakfast
    The Alden House B&B
    63 Church Street
    Belfast ME 04915
    USA
    Phone: +1-207-338-2151
    Toll-free: +1-877-337-8151
    Innkeeper(s)
    Rose and Larry Marshall
    Rates:
    $105 - $155
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    Join us for a stroll through the Inn. The entrance is graced by a staircase with a hand-carved, cherry newel post, bannisters and rail. The original wood floors are beautifully maintained and lead into two formal parlors on either side of the entrance.The North Parlor holds a turn of the previous century, grand, player piano as beautiful to see as it is to hear. A working fireplace of white marble adds to the beauty of the room. The South Parlor has beautiful bay windows, a working fireplace with a black marble mantle and lovely antique furniture.The circular walking pattern of the first floor leads next into the Library , a handsome antique appointed room with floor-to-ceiling, built-in, oak bookcases and another working fireplace framed in marble.
    Hiram Alden Room Named after the gentleman who built this home in 1840, The Hiram Alden Room is spacious and breathtaking in size, color and ambiance. It features a working fireplace with its original soft blue tiles and framed by a 7 1/2 foot handcarved cherry mantle from Italy. The room has a handsome burled walnut four poster queen bed with feather mattress, walnut dresser with marble top and dressing mirror, an en-suite private bath and original marble sink in a separate alcove. The Hiram Alden room is perfect for your romantic interlude.Penobscot Room The Penobscot room, named after our bay on which the town of Belfast sits, houses a pencil post canopy queen with featherbed. The room hosts two rich, burgundy Rococo revival style chairs and antique mahogany dresser. A pink marble fireplace serves as the setting for a Winslow Homer print, bringing the sea into your room! A private bathroom and sink are located in the room, and your private shower is located one step across the hall. Inviting, plush robes are provided for your pleasure
    Elizabeth Waller Room Off the dining room hallway is the Elizabeth Waller room. Central to the Waller room is a 7 1/2 foot tall, intricately carved, burled walnut, queen size bed. Above the Italian marble mantle hangs a serene P.S. Kroyer print. One can almost feel the sand and smell the air and water. The bedroom has a private bathroom with shower and retains the original marble sink in addition to a modern pedestal sink.Emily Alden Room This enchanting room, named after the wife of Hiram Alden who built the home, features a luxurious antiqe brass queen with feather mattress. Accenting this room is white woodwork and a serene green and rose color scheme with candlelight in the original fireplace. Sumptuous linens, original built-in bookcases and drawers, and a cozy en-suite private bath for your romantic getaway.
    Annie Partridge Room Annie Partridge owned The Alden House at the turn of the century. A gingerbread antique queen with featherbed adorns this quaint, cozy room with petite coal stove, garden views and en-suite private bath containing its original marble sink. Lace curtains continue the soft wallpaper. The Andrew Wythe print "Chamber Nautilus" reflects the rooms ambiance.Old Belfast Room The room with its brass queen and feather mattress is named for the town in which the Inn is located. An original marble sink is tucked into the corner. The inviting room containts two comfortable oak and cane rockers sure to flood you with nostalgia for the days of yesteryear!
    Centennial Room The room's decor includes muted red, off-white and blue striped wallpaper and a set of antique singles with featherbeds. Both The Centennial and The Old Balfast include soft fleece robes for their large, shared bath.The Hiram Alden room, named after the gentleman who built this home in 1840, is spacious and breathtaking in its size, color and ambiance. It has a burled walnut, queen-sized bed. Two large, antique chairs face the working fireplace framed by a 7 1/2 foot, hand-carved cherry mantle from Italy. A burled walnut dresser with a marble top and dressing mirror also graces this room. The Hiram Alden room provides a private bathroom with shower, pedestal sink and the original marble sink in a separate alcove.
    Hiram Alden Room Named after the gentleman who built this home in 1840, The Hiram Alden Room is spacious and breathtaking in size, color and ambiance. It features a working fireplace with its original soft blue tiles and framed by a 7 1/2 foot handcarved cherry mantle from Italy. The room has a handsome burled walnut four poster queen bed with feather mattress, walnut dresser with marble top and dressing mirror, an en-suite private bath and original marble sink in a separate alcove. The Hiram Alden room is perfect for your romantic interlude.This enchanting room, named after the wife of Hiram Alden who built the home features a luxurious antique queen brass bed with feather mattress, candlelight in the original fireplace, sumptuous linens and cozy en-suite bath for your romantic getaway. Its original built-in drawers and closet space reamin intact for your pleasure.
    Named after our Bay, a pencil post queen canopy with feather mattress hosts a pink marble fireplace with a large Winslow Homer ocean print, two rich burgandy Rococo revival chairs, antique mahogany dresser and en-suite bathroom and sink. Thirsty robes invite you to your private shower one step from this magnificent room. This spacious and gracious room awaits you!

    Features

    Property Noted For:
    • Bagpipe Performances
    • Fine hospitality
    • In town history
    • Antiques/decor
    • Business travel
    • Economical rates
    • Family Travel
    • Gourmet food
    • Group events
    • Honeymoons
    • Luxury
    • Peaceful getaway
    • Romantic escape
    • Weddings

    Type:
    • Bed and Breakfast

    Details:
    • Architectural style is Greek Revival
    • Built in 1840
    • Opened for business in 1992
    • Restored / Remodeled in 1997
    • Access for the disabled is limited
    • Parking available (Guest Parking Area)