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Le Vatout
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  • Anchored in the granite landscape right where the Medomac River meets the ocean, Le Vatout was built in the 1830's. Its big guest house is connected to the little house, our private quarters, which in turn lead to the backhouse and a grand old barn with a studio, gallery and darkroom.

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  • Inn Details

    Cozy, low-key and completely relaxed, Le Vatout is just different enough to delight. A traditional New England farmhouse in the quiet village of Waldoboro, it’s our personal artists' retreat which we feel fortunate to share with our guests. The garden is huge and romantic, the rooms filled with art, books beckon wherever there’s space. Whether you crave the quiet pleasure of a cup of tea and a bowl of fruit on the porch, favor a communal breakfast of buckwheat pancakes or dig into a shrimp omelet at the kitchen island, Le Vatout meals have substance and flavors have a twist.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Dominika Spetsmann is a semi-retired education executive and writer. To Le Vatout she brings her unconditional love of people and her joy in cooking for them, infusing the flavors of her German childhood with the zest of her life. Linda Mahoney is a fine arts photographer and garden designer with an unsurpassed sense for the lyrical and the quirky.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • German


    Number of Cats: 1

    Features

    Type:

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Conversation and old-fashioned hospitality

    • Hearty meals and uncommon flavors

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Desk

    • Library

    On Site:

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Internet Service

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Wi-Fi

    Other Amenities:

    • Off-street parking

    • Storage for bikes and other gear

    • Art throughout the house

    • Hammock

    • Huge, romantic garden

    • Sauna in the backyard

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  • Goldfinch

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $100/$125

    Chickadee

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      2 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $85/$95

    Nuthatch

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      2 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $95/$110

    Robin

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $100/$125

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 4-8 pm    Check out: 11 am

    • Minimum stay: 2 days on weekends during July and August only

    • Deposit amount required: We guarantee your reservation upon receipt of a 50% deposit.

    • Cancellations: We're just a small B&B and cancellations can throw us for a loop. Please understand that if you cancel within fourteen days of your arrival date, you will be responsible for the full amount due - unless we can fill the room otherwise. All cancellations will also be subject to a 10% administrative fee.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Bring your own. We provide the glasses and the cheer.

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: The property is loaded with objects that are not child-safe.

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: Between 8 and 9am

    • Serving location: Porch w/view of romantic garden, Breakfast/dining area

    Signature Dish

    Pancakes with Twice Smoked Bacon
    Not for the faint at heart. An old recipe from my childhood in Northern Germany it involves buckwheat and imported twice smoked bacon – a most delicious combo – and... coffee grounds! For the less adventurous I like to prepare Cheesy Eggs, a pan-fried frittata loaded with fresh herbs and veggies from our organic garden and topped with melted pepper jack. Puffy and golden, it’s scrumptious with fresh crusty bread.

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • Gluten Free

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  • Location Type

    • Beachside

    • Countryside

    • Lakeside

    • Mountains

    • Oceanside

    • Village

    City

    • Portland

    • Distance to city: 60 miles

    • Directions to property:
      • Take the Maine Turnpike / I-95 North to Portland and follow the signs to I-295 North. • Take I-295 to Exit 28 (Brunswick / Route 1). • Follow Route 1 for about 30 miles, passing through Bath, Wiscasset, and Damariscotta. • Once you see the Nobleboro Antiques Exchange on your right, it's 2 more miles. After a steep hill look out for the “Welcome to Waldoboro” sign on your right. • Right after the sign take a right onto West Main Street (unmarked) until you get to a blinking light. Take a left. Le Vatout is the second place on your right. Come right in. We'll be expecting you!

    Airport

    • Portland, ME (PWM-Intl. Jet Port) 65 miles

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Fishing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Painting

    • Stargazing

    • Writing

    • Antiquing

    • Photography

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Snow shoe trails

    • Swimming

    • Water sports

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    A Unique and Wonderful Find

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    I discovered Le Vatout on a weekend trip to coastal Maine and was thrilled to find a warm, welcoming yet uniquely sophisticated inn with a mix of authentically down east and European atmosphere. Original museum quality art work adorn the walls of this beautifully restored country home. All the wonders of the coastal villages and natural scenic spots are just outside the door. Dominika's breakfast was truly unforgettable (try her painted eggs and beyond belief rhubarb preserves from their garden). Dominika and Linda are wonderful hosts who made my stay an unforgettable and delightful visit.

    Wow!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    As a Maine resident, I stayed just one night at Le Vatout in celebration of my winter birthday. I had picked this place over others in the mid-coast Maine region on a hunch that Dominika and Linda would provide an experience that is out of the ordinary. My intuition served me well. My soon-to-be wife and I loved our stay - the Robin room was warm, comfortable, and full of great reading material! It was a pleasure to view Linda's beautiful photography throughout the house, and Dominika's breakfast was a sensual feast to the mouth, nose, and eyes! But most importantly, Dominika and Linda are just great people - interesting, engaging, and fun. I felt like I was visiting with old, dear friends who had welcomed me into their home. I'll surely return!

    A lovely home and first class meal

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    The hospitality at Le Vatout was warm and welcoming, and the food absolutely delicious. The home is lovely, the room charming, and the price cannot be beat. A++

    Our weekend autumn stay at Le Vatout

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    What a wonderful, warm host (Domenica) and perfect location for seeing the mid-coast. Our room was fine-very basic but with a nice bed and good linens. The breakfasts were delicious. We really loved sitting around the kitchen island while Dominica chopped veggies and grated cheese talking with her and other guests about the hidden gems of the area-hidden restaurants, special walking trails and overviews left out of the guidebooks. What I wish the Innkeepers had at LeVatout- a sitting room for late night reading or writing with a desk, couch, etc. But we would return to LeVatout and just make sure we stayed out doing actvities until later in the evening.

    Lovely stay at Le Vatout

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    I had a lovely stay at Le Vatout. It is an intimate inn without a lot of privacy but was I happy that the hosts were so congenial and such good sources of local information. Breakfasts were wonderful, fresh and filling with fantastic coffee and a great place to meet the other guests.

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