Coveside Bed and Breakfast


  • Inn Details

    All rooms have views of Sheepscot Bay in this stylish inn, located on a secluded ocean cove on Georgetown Island, in mid-coast Maine. Use our bikes or canoe to explore the island. Walk to the popular lobster wharf in the hamlet of Five Islands. Bike or drive to dramatic Reid State Park. Kayak the surrounding waters. Or just relax on the screened porch or terrace, watching the lobster boats.


    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Tom is a recently retired university professor; Carolyn is a former pastry chef and travel agent. Hobbies include kayaking, hiking, travel.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • some French


    Other Pets: our grand-dog on occasion


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Gourmet breakfasts

    • Antiques/decor

    • Excellent views

    • Honeymoons

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape


    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Alarm clock

    • Ceiling fans

    • Fireplace

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Radio

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet<br />

    • Desk

    • Fax Machine

    • Library

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    Other Amenities:

    • canoe

    • bicycles

    • dock for kayak launch

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  • Nightly Rate

    $140 - $205

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3 pm - 6 pm    Check out: 11 am

    • Minimum stay: two-night minimum on weekends

    • Deposit amount required: half cost of stay if two nights or longer; full cost on one-night stays

    • Cancellations: 14 days or more prior to check-in date, return of deposit less $20 cancellation fee; with less than 14 days notice, return of deposit if room are rerented.

    • Open all year round: N


    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: complimentary sodas and beer

    • Drinks available: L

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No


    Discount type

    • May/June/Sept/Oct 4-night special
      Percent off: 13% Days required: 4

    • May/June/Sept/Oct 5-night or more special
      Percent off: 20% Days required: 5

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8 to 9 am

    • Serving location: on terrace in nice weather, Breakfast/dining area


    Complimentary Perks

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages


    Special meal options

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian


    Additional food services

    • home made cookies

    • tea and coffee

  • Location Type

    • Island

    • Oceanside

    • Village


    City

    • Bath

    • Distance to city: 15 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Cross Kennebec River on US 1; turn right immediately on Maine 127. Follow 127 for about 12 miles. About one mile after the turn for Reid State Park, turn left onto Old Schoolhouse Road (there is a flag pole, white church, and cemetery on the left). In about a quarter mile, after passing the Sheepscot Bay Boat Co., turn left onto North End Road. In about 200 yards, you will see the Coveside Bed and Breakfast sign on the right. Turn right into Gotts Cove Lane. Bear right at the Y.


    Airport

    • Portland, ME (PWM-Intl. Jet Port) 45 miles

    • Directions to property:
      If you are coming from the Portland airport, follow airport signs to I-95/Maine Turnpike; this requires a left turn from the main road immediately upon leaving the airport. Enter the turnpike northbound; get off at exit 52, toward Yarmouth, Falmouth and I-295. When you reach I-295, turn north and travel by Freeport to exit 28 - Brunswick/Bath. Get off I-295 at exit 28 (Brunswick/Bath); you will be on Route 1 northbound. Follow Route 1 north around Brunswick, through Bath (keep to the left on the highway), and across the Kennebec River. Turn right immediately (at the Dairy Queen) onto Route 127, heading south toward Georgetown. Then follow directions to Property, above.


    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Bicycles

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Tennis courts

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    Write a review

    First time at a BnB

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    This was our first time at a Bed and Breakfast. My husband and I decided it would be a great adventure for our one year wedding anniversay. This bed and breakfast far exceeded our expectations. It was a slice of quiet heaven in Maine. The view of the sunrise every morning from our bedroom was a wonderful way to start the day. The hosts were wonderful and the breakfasts top notch. Our only concern is that the next time we book a room at a bed and breakfast we might be let down, since our first experience was quite perfect.


    Tranquility at the Cove

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for an event


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    One of the finest establishments we have experienced. Tom and Carolyn make you feel like part of the family. Tom's engaging conversation and Carolyn's incredible breakfasts are the bonuses. The star attraction is the setting on this beautiful, picture perfect cove. This is a must stay for anyone vacationing in the 5 islands area.


    Excellent accommodations

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family


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    • Value 
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    We truly enjoyed our stay at Coveside B&B. Tom and Carolyn were very friendly and hospitable. The rooms were clean, cozy and quite comfortable. Loved the sunrise over the cove, homemade cookies and tea by the fireplace in the evening and the breakfasts were phenomenal . . . can't go wrong with waffles and homemade blueberry syrup . . . YUM! So, what was missing . . . hmmm . . . not a thing!


    Even better second time around

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    This was our second stay at Coveside. The addition of the barn with the TV made it even better - we could watch the Red Sox, even if they did loose! From the moment we arrived we felt so at home and the peace and quiet is terrific. This was our last stop on this trip over and it set us up for travelling home to London. Rest assured we will be back!


    Coveside was the highlight of our trip.

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    Spent five nights in B&Bs in New England. Coveside was, by far, the best.


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