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1794 Watchtide...by the Sea!
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  • Inn Details

    Acclaimed seaside inn listed on the National Register of Historic Places offers some of the finest accommodations on the Maine coast. Five comfortable rooms with ensuite private baths, tasteful period furnishings, and the sense of the past only a 200-year-old home can convey. Enjoy creative, multi-course breakfasts served on the 60-foot sunporch overlooking Penobscot Bay. Spend your day relaxing at the inn or venture out for sightseeing, antiquing, or sailing on one of America's most attractive waterways. Ideally located less than an hour's drive from Rockland, Camden, Blue Hill, Deer Isle, Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Innkeepers bring thirty years of hospitality experience to Watchtide. Published authors of six books on food and wine, they previously owned and operated Mount Airy Plantation in Maryland, cited as having one of the ten best restaurants in the Washington-Baltimore megalopolis.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Other Pets: outside wildlife

    Features

    Type:

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Country Inn

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • 60' sunporch overlooking bay

    • great ocean views

    • hospitality

    • king beds

    • privacy

    • whirlpool tubs

    • Antiques/decor

    • Excellent views

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Turndown Service

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Computer

    • In-room internet<br />

    • Desk

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Internet Service

    • Library

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Videos

    • Wedding Facilities

    Other Amenities:

    • Two spacious, comfortable guest lounges

    • 60' sunporch overlooking the bay

    • Lawn tables and chairs

    • Gardens

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  • Eleanor Roosevelt Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

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    Brigadier Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

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    Pettee Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

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    Lucy's Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

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    General Knox Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3 -6 P.M.    Check out: 11 A.M.

    • Minimum stay: Weekends - Fridays and Saturdays

    • Deposit amount required: 50% for multi-night stays, full deposit for single nights

    • Cancellations: All cancellations will be charged a service fee of $25. Cancellations made less than two weeks before the reserved dates will be charged the full amount of the reservation. Single night cancellations are non-refundable. These charges do not apply if we are able to rent the room for the period of the reservation. We do not refund for early departures. We are not able to offer refunds in the event of illness, emergency, inclement weather or other circumstances beyond our control.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: we furnish set-ups, glasses & ice only

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: Well supervised children over 14 - this an adult atmosphere

    • Suitable for children: No

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8:30 a.m.

    • Serving location: 60' sunporch overlooking Penobscot Bay, Breakfast/dining area

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • we can accommodate

    Additional food services

    • In-room bottled water

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  • Location Type

    • Great Seafood

    • Lighthouse country

    • Near State and National Park

    • Countryside

    • Oceanside

    • Small town

    City

    • BANGOR

    • Distance to city: 35 miles

    • Directions to property:
      U.S. Route 1. Just 4 miles north of Junction of U.S. Rte 1 & Maine Route 3 in Belfast, ME. From Boston, take I-95 north to Augusta, Route 3 east to Belfast, then Coastal Route 1 north to the property. From Bangor, take Rte. 1A south to Rte 1 south. Inn is 1 Mile south of village of Searsport, on the ocean side.

    Airport

    • Bangor, ME (BGR) 35 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From Bangor, take Union St. to I-95 south to I-395 east. Then take route 1A south to Rte 1 south to village of Searsport. .

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Acadia National Park

    • Penobscot Marine Museum

    • Moose Point State Park

    • Sears Island

    • Fort Point State Park

    • Fort Knox

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Kayaking

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Tennis courts

    • Water sports

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    another great stay at the watchtide

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in luxury lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    As always, a great stay with the Kulla's. John and Debbie Stoops

    Unusually Hot in Maine...

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    The day we arrived it was very hot and we looked forward to cooling off in our room. Unfortunately the AC units had not been turned on, either in our room or on the lovely winterized porch. The porch was cool by the time we returned from dinner, but our room took 10 hours before it was comfortable enough for sleeping. In all fairness, I need to add that Maine, as in much of the East, was going through a period of very warm weather, so this may never be a problem again. In all other respects, the visit was pleasant, Pat and Frank Kulla very welcoming, and the breakfasts were outstanding.

    An enjoyable stay

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Beautiful old house, tastefully decorated rooms, breakfasts were great, owners very gracious

    Very nice B & B - great hosts!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    Very accommodating hosts, delicious breakfast, delighful location, comfortable room, nice attention to detail and cleanliness. Wish I could have stayed longer!

    A lovely break

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Ideally situated for Belfast and Bucksport. Friendly hosts and delicicious breakfast. Best cup of tea since we left the UK!

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