Candleshop Inn
We are a Victorian circa 1896 10 bedroom B&B and Holistic Retreat Center located two blocks from Short Sands Beach and Main Street. Most of our bedrooms have stunning ocean views. We offer a full all you can eat vegetarian breakfast, with fresh fruit, coffee, tea,and filtered water available all day. You may join our free Yoga class each morning, or schedule a massage, Reiki session, or aromatherapy treatment. We welcome wedding parties, family reunions, honeymoon couples, and retreat groups. CHILDREN are always wecome.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Beachside
- Countryside
- Oceanside
- Small town
- Nearest major city: Boston, MA (70 miles south)
- Directions to property:
From I-95 North or South, Take Exit 7 "The Yorks" just south of the Maine Turnpike Toll Plaza.Proceed to Route 1, taking a left at the lights onto Route 1 North. Travel north on Route 1 for 3.3 miles. Turn right onto Route 1A. Follow Route 1A for 1.4 miles. Turn left onto Freeman St. Candleshop Inn is number 44, located .2 mile on the left. Parking is located behind the inn. - Nearest major airport: Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.) 60 miles
- Meeting places:
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Rooms
- There are 10 guest accommodations (3 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is between $ 100.00 and $ 160.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 110.00 and $ 170.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 15.00
Meals
- A Vegetarian breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: Between 8:30 and 9:30
- Breakfast is served in the Deck, front porch, Breakfast/dining area
- Additional food services included in room rate: Afternoon tea, Fruit, Non-alcoholic beverage
- Special meals available: Gluten free, Vegan, dairy free, Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
Policies
- Minimum stay required (Two nights on weekends in July and August)
- Smoking is allowed in limited areas
- We cannot accommodate guest pets
- Children are welcome (We wecome families)
- Childcare is provided (We will help find a babysitter if advance notice is given)
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted
- Deposit amount required (First night deposit on a two night stay.
Three nights on a week stay)
- Check in time is 3 PM and Check out time is 11 AM
- Cancellations:
A one week advanced cancellaltion notice must be given for a full refund. If cancellation is given less than 1 week in advance and the room can be rented, a full refund will be issued
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Barbara and Michael Sheff
Barbara is a certified Holistic Nurse,a retired Microbiologist and former writer for the journal NURSING. She is also a grandmother, Reiki Master, and Healing Touch Practitioner. She loves Yoga, the ocean, and helping guests let go of their stress. Michael is a Pediatric Dentist, specializing in children and developmentally disabled children and adults. He loves to paint in watercolors, read, and play with his grandchildren. - The innkeepers speak: English, French
Area Attractions
Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Beach, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, MANY LIGHTHOUSES, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Zoo
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Billiards, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Hunting, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Tennis courts, Video Arcade, Water sports
York Beach Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from York Beach, Maine.