General Information

~ripples~ Inn at the Harbor is a New England Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast offering casual comfort just steps from the Rockland Harbor in Penobscot Bay. Comfortable, breezy, informal and very special. The perfect spot for summer vacations, weekend getaways, or just a few days of pampering. Choose from 4 bedrooms as well as a Family and Friends Suite. Enjoy delicious healthy comfort food, peaceful afternoons, fragrant sea breezes and a sunny front porch.

Expand your horizons; discover new possibilities; fall in love with the ~ripples~ experience. Join photographers, painters, sculptors, musicians, writers and readers, gently blended among the windjammers, blue skies, intimate restaurants and world class golf greens overlooking the Atlantic . . .

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Rooms
• There are 5 guest accommodations (5 with private baths)
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 125.00 and $ 225.00
• Other Accommodations: Suites

Meals

• A Full breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served in the Dining Room
• Additional food services included in room rate: light snacks and drinks, teas
• Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
• Our signature dish is Twin Lobster Tail Quiche
  Special treat for festival guests during July and August !

Policies

• Minimum stay required (two night minimum on weekends during Festivals)
• Smoking is not allowed
• Limited accommodations for guest pets (please contact us about arrangements for guest pets)
• Accommodations are not suitable for children
• No childcare is provided
• Check in time is 3:00 to 8:00 pm and Check out time is 11 am
• Cancellations:
  ~ripples~ Inn at the Harbor is a small business and last minute cancellations greatly effect us. Reservations canceled greater than fourteen days prior to arrival will be subject to a 10% administrative fee. If you cancel within fourteen days of your arrival, you will be responsible for the full amount due.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • Maine Innkeepers Association
  • Maine Office of Tourism
  • Chamber of Commerce

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is New England Farmhouse
• Built in 1860
• Parking available

Location

• Directions to property:
  From Boston, Mass., (189 miles): Take I-95 into the State of Maine. Follow I-95 north to I-295 (Exit 44), South Portland. Take I-295 North to Exit 28, which is U.S. Route 1 North (Coastal Route) at Brunswick. Follow U.S. Route 1 through Thomaston. Rockland is four miles farther on Coastal Route One which becomes Park Street. Turn right at Union Street (corner of Dairy Queen & Rite Aid Pharmacy. Turn left at Pleasant Street. Arrive at 16 Pleasant Street, ~ripples~ Inn.
• Nearest major airport: PWM
• Directions from airport:
  All major airlines fly into Portland(PWM) and Bangor (BGR). Limousine and shuttle-van service is available from Portland and Bangor to Rockland. Car rentals available. Colgan Air/US Airways Express provides direct flights to Knox County Regional Airport (RKD) in Owls Head (3 miles to Rockland) from Boston (BOS) and Augusta. Taxi service or car rental is available at Knox County Regional Airport.

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Sandra Dillon
• The innkeepers speak: English
• There is one dog on the property
• Other pet(s) on the property: Isabella Rossalini...Havanese

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, Ferry to out islands... Monhegan, Vinalhaven, Harbor Park, Windjammers, LIghthouses, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ski area, Vineyard, Winery

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bicycles, Billiards, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Kayaking, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Ski rentals, Swimming, Water sports