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Captain Sweetser's Inn

2.0 star property
Travelers can start the day with a delicious cooked-to-order breakfast, then warm up by the lobby fireplace or use the telescope for stargazing

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Captain Sweetser's Inn offers a charming experience with rave-reviewed cooked-to-order breakfasts. Enjoy a welcoming lobby fireplace, a telescope for night sky viewing, in-room WiFi, and a garden to explore.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Premium Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Free bottled water
Wardrobe or closet
Children's books
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Basic Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Portable fan
Free bottled water
Wardrobe or closet
Children's books
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Searsport, Captain Sweetser's Inn is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moose Point State Park and Fort Point State Park, while Penobscot Marine Museum and Waterfall Arts are cultural highlights. Perry's Nut House and ALLPLaY Family Entertainment Center are also worth visiting.
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Map
84 E Main St, Searsport, ME, 04974

What's nearby

  • Penobscot Marine Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Belfast Harbor - 10 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Cross Insurance Center - 46 min drive - 55.4 km
  • Hollywood Casino at Bangor - 47 min drive - 55.7 km
  • Maine Savings Amphitheater - 48 min drive - 56.1 km

Getting around

  • Belfast Station - 10 min drive
  • Bangor Intl. Airport (BGR) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sunoco / Blimpie / Chester Fried - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Nautilus Seafood & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Young's Lobster Pound - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Anglers Maine's Family Seafood Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Captain Sweetser's Inn

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Captain Sweetser's Inn and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An electric car charging station, a telescope, and smoke-free premises
  • Multilingual staff and 2 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Wardrobes/closets, children's books, and portable fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Telescope

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 30 and May 31.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Captain Sweeter's Inn
Captain Sweetser's Searsport
Captain Sweetser's Inn Searsport
Captain Sweetser's Inn Bed & breakfast
Captain Sweetser's Inn Bed & breakfast Searsport

Frequently asked questions

Is Captain Sweetser's Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Captain Sweetser's Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Captain Sweetser's Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Captain Sweetser's Inn located?

Situated near the beach, this bed & breakfast is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Penobscot Marine Museum and within 3 mi (5 km) of Moose Point State Park and Long Cove. Perry's Nut House and ALLPLaY Family Entertainment Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Captain Sweetser's Inn Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay at a lovely historic property. The room was very nice with a view of Penobscot Bay. The hosts were very friendly and knowledgeable about the local history and community.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Truly beautiful!

This was one of our favorite B&Bs. We had a lovely stay. The breakfast was delicious. It’s truly a beautiful location and house. It’s ran by two wonderful people and we enjoyed meeting them! We will be back. Thank you for the magical stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the tour and history of the Inn Large comfortable room Nice view of ocean Highly recommended Love to return someday
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An amazing stay, comfortable room and bed, the host made us feel like family, will definitely have to make a trip back to Searsport
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVED THIS PLACE! THE MOST COMFORTABLE BEDS AND BEST HOSTS!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roseann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The innkeepers are very welcoming and helpful. The inn is absolutely beautiful, and the town is picturesque and charming!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

candace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lori and Ginny are wonderfully helpful and friendly. Their inn is truly one of a kind. It's history is fascinating. I slept in the bedroom of a sea captain that sailed from Maine to Asia just like the father of in The Lupine Lady ( a picture book by Barbara Cooney)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully restored historic home and gracious hosts! Excellent value. Delicious and nicely prepared breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We highly recommend Captain Sweetser's Inn. It perfect place to rest after a long day of driving and the hospitality of the owners was wonderful! We could appreciate the history of the home by the beautiful, tasteful way it's been restored.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem, this is a beautiful property. Rooms are immaculately clean and comfortable. The innkeepers are warm, friendly, and accommodating. The grounds and surrounding area are stunning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lori and Gin were wonderful! The place is gorgeous and we cannot wait to stay there again! Lori met us in the driveway and gave us a tour and some of the history of the home which made the stay much more personable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was extremely clean and spacious with a comfortable bed, delicious breakfast included. Walking distance to the town and restaurants made it very Convenient. The inn is beautifully restored and Lori and Ginny are wonderful hosts. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightfully restored sea captain's home. Comfortable sitting area, comfy bed and linens, towels. Breakfast was delicious and abundant. The hosts were knowledgeable and happy to share their love of their Inn and the area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeritha A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying in a home built in 1850 by a Captain who earned his living from the sea while surrounded by an economy supported by the sea. The hosts and guests were marvelous and interesting to meet. Everything was perfect including the location ... easily going north to Bar Habor and south to other attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kindly people, warm bath, beautiful room and house
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended! Gracious, attentive hosts. Location convenient for walking to restaurants in the evening, easy drive distance to Camden, Belfast, Bar Harbor. Wonderful, comfortable historic sea captain's home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family spent the night on our way back to Canada, and we were very happy with our stay. The place was exceptionally clean, well-cared for and comfortable. The breakfast in the morning was delicious and check-in, check-out was easy. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Staff! They were extremely accommodating. We will stay again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our family’s stay at Captain Sweetser’s Inn was wonderful. We were kindly welcomed upon arrival and given a tour of the historic mansion. Our room was immaculately clean, the beds comfortable, and the breakfast delicious. Our 13-year-old still raves about the breakfast. And the view of the bay from the beautifully maintained property grounds is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our hosts were so friendly and welcoming! We genuinely felt welco.e from the moment we arrived. The house and grounds are beautiful and the room was deligjtful. We plan to return!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful view

This was a very nice place. Very comfortable, breakfast was delicious. Host was very welcoming. Bathroom connected to the room. Lots of hostory here
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do Yourself a Favor and Stay Here!

I cannot say enough great things about this location and the service! The space is beautiful and well maintained. The views are wonderful and the amenities are top notch. The room was spacious and the complimentary breakfast was absolutely delicious! I HIGHLY recommend booking a stay here! I wish I could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Maine Hospitality

Captain Sweetser's Inn was the highlight of our vacation. Lori and Ginny are very thoughtful and full of information on the history of their property and the community. Lori guided us to some excellent restaurants. The Inn is very clean and comfortable and the breakfast was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed a night here and from the moment we arrived it felt like coming home. Very beautiful home! We loved the history behind this beautiful Inn. The owners were very kind and friendly. Very relaxed and easy going atmosphere here. Rooms were extremely clean and inviting. We hope to return to this beautiful Inn for another stay very soon. Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

The hostesses were amazing. We had a great breakfast every day and they made sure that the kiddos were completely happy with their breakfast as well. There were also several board games available for them to play. Comfortable beds and great view from our room! We would highly recommend for couples and families alike.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023