Dockside Guest Quarters & Restaurant
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View of York Harbor, Maine from Dockside's lawn. Our restaurant shares this same magnificent view.
Fall view of Maine House from the water. The Maine house has five guest rooms- All with private baths, heat/air conditioning, WIFI and cable TV. The rooms share two large porches that overlook York Harbor.
Lookout and Quarterdeck buildings. These are two of the four multi-unit buildings at Dockside. They contain standard, studio and suite rooms types. They all have private decks with wonderful views of the water. Sunrises are spectacular from your bed or deck!
Interior of a standard room in the Quarterdeck building. This room is 50 feet from the water, you can throw a rock into the water from your private deck !
Sleigh bed in the Maine House. The Maine House was built about 1890 and has been an inn for 50 years. Constant care keeps the Maine House in top condition with most modern creature comfort. This room opens on to a large deck with a view east of the water.
This is one of our "studio" class rooms. Queen bed, refrigerator, private deck with water view. This room is large, very comfortable and sunny!
The front porch of the Maine House looks out to sea. A great place to watch the harbor activity, read or nap.
A spectacular sunrise as seen from the Dockside.
Delicious food, great wine and an unsurpassed view await you at the Dockside Restaurant.
Aerial view of Dockside. York Harbor Marine Service and York Harbor is to the right. Harbor entrance channel and the Atlantic Ocean is directly in front.
"Down east sunshade"
Iris garden with the Quarterdeck in the back ground.
Many scenic walks nearby.
Room 101 looks out to sea.
Living room and deck of room 118.
The check-in area of Dockside. We have a great collection of marine art and ship models.
Room 101 in the Maine House is large, comfortable and looks out to the ocean.
The Dockside offers a delicious breakfast buffet each morning.
The Town of York has many scenic sights. The Nubble Light House is one of "must sees" in town.
The Dockside Restaurant is a favorite with locals and visitors.
Sitting area in the Maine House overlooks the harbor.
Dockside's delicious breakfast.
Dockside's Captains Quarters unit is a three bedroom weekly rental. Great for up to 8 people.
The Captain's Quarters kitchen is large and inviting. Granite counter tops and new appliances make this a great space.
Captain's Quarters master bedroom has its own sitting area.
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Nightly Rate
$159 - $325
, - Reviews 134
- Rooms 25
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Accepts Gift Cards
Inn's website-
Address
22 Harris Island Road
York, ME 03909
USA - Phone+1-800-270-1977
- EmailContact Innkeeper
A small family run resort uniquely situated on a private peninsula, providing an unsurpassed location with panoramic view of the Atlantic ocean and harbor. Spacious grounds offer privacy as well as numerous recreational activities. Accommodations are in the Maine House, a classic New England 'Cottage,' and modern multi-unit buildings. Most rooms have private decks with water views. Antiques of museum quality, warmth and charm are found throughout. The Dockside Guest Quarters is pleased to announce that it has been selected by Yankee Magazine's Travel Guide as an Editor's Pick - a must see in New England.
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Score Breakdown based on 134 Reviews
4.3 out of 5- Guest room 4
- Services 4
- Value 4
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 4
5 out of 5Excellent Inn and Restaurant in York Maine
June 14, 2013
We really enjoyed our stay at the Dockside. It's close to Portsmouth, Kittery, York, and perfect for a weekend of relaxation. Plus the restaurant is fantastic. Be sure not to miss the delicious breakfast!
4.0 out of 5Great place
June 10, 2013
We stayed here for a wedding and loved it! Beautiful setting.
4.6 out of 5Very nice place to stay
November 10, 2012
This was our first visit to New England, and we found the Dockside to be a very nice place to stay. The staff were friendly, helpful, and courteous. I found the housekeeping staff to be very responsive and did a great job of keeping the room clean. I would definitely recommend it to everyone.
5 out of 5It's Like Family
November 08, 2012
My wife and I, and later our son, have been guests of the Dockside since our first visit in 1976. Over the years we have enjoyed the peaceful, scenic surroundings, and the courtesy and dedication to guest satisfaction their staff is known for. The accommodations are “Maine Simple”, yet elegant in their own right, and the restaurant seems to get better each year. We appreciate the Lusty Family’s efforts to stay with the times and the environment in an unobtrusive way. The location is ideal: An hour or so from Boston and Portland, and less than 15 minutes to the great little city of Portsmouth, but quiet and serene even though close to I-95. At last count, our family has visited Harris Island and the Dockside at least 40 times, many times twice each year. They do things right for us otherwise we wouldn’t keep coming back. We’ve watched the Lusty Family raise their children there, and then retire for the second generation to take over. We feel like adopted family, for each time we return we feel as if we’re coming home after a too-long time away.
Location
Innkeeper Information
Innkeeper(s)
Lusty Family
Innkeepers Description:
The Dockside has been owned and operated by the Lusty family for 50 years. Eric & his wife Carol are the second generation of Innkeepers. They share the same desire to provide a "taste of Maine" for their guests in a truly remarkable setting.
The innkeepers speak:
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English
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French
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Nightly Rate
$159 - $325
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Rooms & Rates
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Nightly Rate
$159 - $325
Maine House (#101)
This is one of our most popular rooms- for good reason. This is a large sunny corner room on the second floor of our Maine House. There is a large deck with comfortable chairs, begging you to spend some time enjoying the view, directly out the harbor channel to the ocean. You can have the same great view from indie you room because of the large sliding glass door. King bed, upholstered chair, wicker couch, WIFI, cable TV, heat and A/C all make this room very cozy and comfortable. The bathroom has been completely updated yet retains the classic cast iron claw footed tub. Many guests send us outstanding sunrise pictures each year, taken from this deck!
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 King
Contact for Availability ContactSuite
Our largest accommodation, with similar units on 1st and 2nd floors and in each of our outer buildings. All suites have living rooms that open onto private decks with great water views. Comfortable porch furniture makes it easy to spend time enjoying the view. The living rooms have a pull-out sofa, dining table/chairs, TV and a comfortable chair. Some suites have gas fired fireplaces. The kitchen area is compact yet complete with everything you need. Refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, toaster oven and all the utensils, pots/and and dishes. You won’t want to do too much cooking because our outstanding restaurant is close by. The bedroom has a queen bed, TV and plenty of closet space. These are great rooms for extended stays or if you just need a little extra space.
- Maximum Capacity: 4
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 2 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactQueen with Alcove
This is our mid-size room, queen bed in the main bed room and a twin bed in an alcove. Like most of our rooms these have private decks with a great water view. The twin bed in the alcove provides accommodations for a third person or extra space should you need it. Bathrooms have granite counter tops, tile floors and tub/showers. TV, Refrigerator, heat, A/C and WIFI make these rooms very comfortable.
- Maximum Capacity: 3
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen , 1 Twin
Contact for Availability ContactStandard room
Filled with plenty of amenities, these rooms feature a queen bed, comfortable chairs for reading and relaxing, plenty of room in dressers and closets for belongings, and baths with vanities and tub/showers combination. Depending upon which building you’re in, these rooms either offer access to a large waterfront balcony or a private balcony sporting great water views.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactQueen with fireplace
For romantic getaways or a distinctive touch, these rooms offer a queen bed and an in-room individually controlled gas fireplace. Additionally these rooms feature comfortable chairs for reading and relaxing, plenty of room in dressers and closets for belongings, and baths with oversized showers. Private balconies and spectacular water views add to the ambiance here.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactCaptain's Quarters
If privacy and comfort in a quintessential Maine seacoast setting is what you are looking for, then this is the place for you. The Dockside is pleased to offer a special three bedroom, 2 ½ bath unit in our Captain’s Quarters building. This unit is ½ of the first floor and the entire second floor of a two unit Cape Cod style building, with extraordinary water views. There is also plenty of room outside to play and relax as the Captain’s Quarters is surrounded by lawns, gardens and water. The view out the front door is York Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. Out the back you see the Wheeler Wildlife
- Maximum Capacity: 8
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 King , 1 Queen , 1 Double , 2 Twin
Contact for Availability ContactPolicy
Reservation Policy
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Check In: 4:00pm-9:00pm Check Out: 11:00 am
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Minimum Stay: Weekends, July & August.
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Deposit Amount Required: THE GREATER OF: 25% OF TOTAL STAY OR 1 NIGHT'S RENT
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Cancellations: Two week notice required for full refund. We will refund deposit with less than two week notice if we re-rent the reserved space. $25 fee deducted from all refunds.
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Open All Year Round: No
General Policies
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Smoking Allowed: No
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Guest Pets Allowed: No
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Drinking Allowed: Yes
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Drinks Available: Yes
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Children Allowed: Limited to first floor room only.
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Suitable For Children: Yes
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Childcare Provided: Limited : Babysitters can be arranged with two week notice
Discount Type
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14 days
Percent Off: 20% Days Required: 14 -
5 day
Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 5 -
7 days
Percent Off: 15% Days Required: 7
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Nightly Rate
$159 - $325
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Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 134 Reviews
4.3 out of 5- Guest room 4
- Services 4
- Value 4
- Cleanliness 4
- Dining 4
5 out of 5Excellent Inn and Restaurant in York Maine
June 14, 2013
We really enjoyed our stay at the Dockside. It's close to Portsmouth, Kittery, York, and perfect for a weekend of relaxation. Plus the restaurant is fantastic. Be sure not to miss the delicious breakfast!
4.0 out of 5Great place
June 10, 2013
We stayed here for a wedding and loved it! Beautiful setting.
4.6 out of 5Very nice place to stay
November 10, 2012
This was our first visit to New England, and we found the Dockside to be a very nice place to stay. The staff were friendly, helpful, and courteous. I found the housekeeping staff to be very responsive and did a great job of keeping the room clean. I would definitely recommend it to everyone.
5 out of 5It's Like Family
November 08, 2012
My wife and I, and later our son, have been guests of the Dockside since our first visit in 1976. Over the years we have enjoyed the peaceful, scenic surroundings, and the courtesy and dedication to guest satisfaction their staff is known for. The accommodations are “Maine Simple”, yet elegant in their own right, and the restaurant seems to get better each year. We appreciate the Lusty Family’s efforts to stay with the times and the environment in an unobtrusive way. The location is ideal: An hour or so from Boston and Portland, and less than 15 minutes to the great little city of Portsmouth, but quiet and serene even though close to I-95. At last count, our family has visited Harris Island and the Dockside at least 40 times, many times twice each year. They do things right for us otherwise we wouldn’t keep coming back. We’ve watched the Lusty Family raise their children there, and then retire for the second generation to take over. We feel like adopted family, for each time we return we feel as if we’re coming home after a too-long time away.
1.2 out of 5Not as described...........
November 04, 2012
Booked this place via internet for a week in October and on arrival it was very obvious that the facility is trading on its views rather than condition of rooms. The room that we were allocated whilst supposedly being a suite of rooms was really nothing much more than a motel with a sitting area and very small bathroom, Interior of rooms was very clean but all furniture is old and miss-matched. I can do quirky fixtures and fittings but not uncomfortable beds and seating areas. The balcony, whilst giving excellent views had not been swept prior to our stay and was littered with leaves and debris which would have been trampled into the room every time we ventured out. The kitchen facilities of this so called suite consisted of a two ring electric hob that was attached to the sink! I am amazed that health and saftey rules allow this in the USA ...... There was NO central heating or air conditioning in the room. In October the only available heating was supplied by an outdated, industrial style electric heater, which was heavy to move and dangerously hot, that required repositioning if you wanted to heat the bedroom - - NOT what I expect when paying over $200 per night. Do yourselves a favour - there are many many better, cheaper places to stay in the area - we left, disgusted, after one night. The pictures on the web are very very missleading! Try The Stage Neck Inn, just around the corner - we got a better deal in October than we would have had at Dockside and the service was absolutely superb from the minute we arrived until we left six days later.
Innkeeper Response
Unfortunately the Dockside did not match these guest’s expectations. It is clear to me that they were looking for a full-service upscale hotel. This is clear by their decision to move to the Stage Neck Inn, a very nice 4 diamond hotel. It is obvious, when you compare the Dockside and Stage Neck Inn that the facilities and experience you can expect will be different. Their use of the term “suite of rooms” implies they were expecting several rooms. We have never used that term. This is how we describe this particular room; “a suite, consisting of a bedroom, kitchenette, bath, living room and private deck with water view”. Their description of the room they were in is way off the mark in many ways. Ironically, this room was just renovated, and we have had numerous accolades from repeat and new guests on the finished project. Further, they admit that the room was clean, yet they give us only 2 stars in this area. They further state that this room was not as described or shown. However, this room is EXACTLY as pictured and described on our web site. I truly wish that this guest could admit that this was simply a case of their expectations not meeting what they had reserved. We have all been in similar situations from paint color choices to a meal in a restaurant. It doesn’t mean that there is something wrong it is simply not what you were expecting.4.4 out of 5Late October, Cloudy daily, rainy nights
November 03, 2012
Great room, very large, love the sound of the ocean
4.4 out of 5Opened my eyes to the B&B charm
October 22, 2012
My family and I recently attended a wedding at the Dockside Guest Quarters & Restaurant. In our lifetime, we have been fortunate enough to visit some pretty amazing locations and experience exceptional lodging and service. Although others have recommended it to us, we have never been B&B type of people. Our visit to the Dockside changed our outlook. There is a charm and warmth that exists at the Dockside that is often missing at upscale resorts & hotels. While service may be efficient and your reservation may be exactly as expected, it is not always warm and friendly. At the Dockside you are greeted by a special brand of New England hospitality. I agree with one of the other reviews that said, if you are looking for luxury or high-end fan fare, this is not the place for you. But if you want a quiet place to enjoy a beautiful view or a delicious fresh homecooked breakfast or a place where lodging is warm and comfortable and where your family can spend some quiet down time, then this is the place for you. One special note: During our stay my 4-year old son left something behind in our room. The kind owners at the Dockside mailed it to us without us even asking. I do believe that that is the type of service and thoughtfulness that exists at a B&B and what truly sets it apart.
5 out of 5Maine at its BEST
October 21, 2012
A very good friend recommended "Dockside" to us and we were so pleased with our stay. Our room was great and will try to get it again. The food at the restaurant was delicious and our waitress was really great. All in all a wondeeful end to a little getaway. WE WILL BE BACK.
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Location
Location Type
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1.5 hrs from Boston
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ocean front
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private peninsula
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Oceanside
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Small town
City - Potsmouth
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Distance to city: 8 miles
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Directions to property:
Rt 95 N to exit #7 in York, Maine. South on Route 1 to Rt 1A. Left onto 1A. Follow 1A through York Village. Right on Route 103. Left onto Harris Island Road immediately after crossing York River bridge. Follow signs to the Dockside from there. The nearest Airport is Manchester, N.H. Other airports are Logan Airport (in Boston, M.A.) and Portland, M.E.
Airport
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From Manchester Airport: Route 101 East to Portsmouth, N.H., then I-95 North. Follow directions above from 95.
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Directions to property:
From Manchester Airport: Route 101 East to Portsmouth, N.H., then I-95 North. Follow directions above from 95.
Area Attractions
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Amusement Park
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Antique Shopping
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Aquarium
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Art Galleries
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Beach
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Gourmet/Fine Dining
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Historical interests
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Museum
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National/State parks
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Nature area
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Ocean
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Numerous scenic walks
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York Historical District
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Portsmouth, N.H.
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Kittery outlets
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3 town beaches
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Lighthouses
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Outlet Stores
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Performing Theater
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Picnic area
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River
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Winery
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Bicycle rental
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Bicycles
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Bird watching
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Boating
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Canoeing
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Fishing
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Golfing
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Horseback riding
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Kayaking
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Croquet
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beaches
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Rowboats
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Motorboat rental
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Shuffleboard
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Badminton
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Shopping
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Sight-seeing
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Swimming
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Amenities
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Property highlights
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Quiet and peaceful setting
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genuine hospitality
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unsurpassed panoramic views
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Excellent views
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Group events
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Nature
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Peaceful getaway
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Romantic escape
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Weddings
On-site
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BBQ grill
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Board games
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Computer
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Conference Rooms
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Fax Machine
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Library
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Wedding Facilities
Guest room(s)
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Air conditioning
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Alarm clock
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Coffee/Tea facilities
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In-room internet
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Fireplace
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Hairdryer
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Internet Service
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Ironing Board
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Private entrance
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Radio
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Satellite/Cable TV
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TV
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Telephone
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Wi-Fi
Other
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River cruise
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Bikes
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Lawn games
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High-speed internet
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Beach chairs, umbrellas
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Breakfast
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Type: Continental Plus
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Time Served: 8-9:30 AM
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Serving Location: In the baywindow room overlooking harbor,on porches overlooking the Ocean,Breakfast/dining area
Complimentary Perks
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Afternoon Tea
Signature Dish
Roasted Duckling with orange sauce
Not a meal you normally prepare at home because of the time it takes. The time we take make it worth it!! Roasted twice to remove the grease normally associated with duck. A cranberry stuffing with crisp skin gives the duck wonderful flavor.Special meal options
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Low fat
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Vegetarian
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Weddings
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business meetings
Recipes
Appetizer-Snack
Pumpkin Roll
Serves: 15
Prep time: 20 minBreakfast-Brunch
Baked Eggs Cups
Serves: 12
Prep time: 15 min. -
Contact The Innkeeper
Video
Dockside Guest Quarters & Restaurant Video: A small family run resort uniquely situated on a private peninsula, providing an unsurpassed location with panoramic view of the Atlantic ocean and harbor. Spacious grounds offer privacy as well as numerous recreational activities. Accommodations are in the Maine House, a classic New England 'Cottage,' and modern multi-unit buildings. Most rooms have private decks with water views. Antiques of museum quality, warmth and charm are found throughout. The Dockside Guest Quarters is pleased to announce that it has been selected by Yankee Magazine's Travel Guide as an Editor's Pick - a must see in New England.
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