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Captain Sweetser's Inn

2.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this Searsport B&B

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Meeting facility
Lobby sitting area
Staircase
BBQ/picnic area
Premium Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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84 E Main St, Searsport, ME, 04974
  • Place, Penobscot Marine Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Belfast Harbor
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Cross Insurance Center
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Room

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Basic Room

Basic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Searsport

Close to the beach.At this Searsport B&B, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Penobscot Marine Museum and 3 miles (5 km) of Moose Point State Park. Also, Long Cove is within 3 miles (5 km) and Perry's Nut House is within 6 miles (10 km).
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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
  • Maine Savings Amphitheater - 48 min drive - 56.1 km
  • Samoset Resort Golf Course - 51 min drive - 61.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Nautilus Seafood & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sunoco / Blimpie / Chester Fried - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Downshift Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Young's Lobster Pound - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Captain Sweetser's Inn

Enjoy free breakfast at this Searsport B&B
Free breakfast is served daily. There are 2 meeting rooms available. Captain Sweetser's Inn also features multilingual staff, a garden, and a picnic area.

This Searsport bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Captain Sweetser's Inn offers 5 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and portable fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games

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

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

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: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

Captain Sweetser's Inn Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Cristi

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

Amazing place

Once in a lifetime stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

lizette, Acworth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and recommend 100%
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

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

Captain Sweetser's Inn on Penobscot Bay, Maine

Lori and Ginny were the prefect hosts. I contacted them to arrive a day early as the drive was very long and they were able to accommodate me right away. The breakfasts were all made from family recipes and delicious. The grounds are relaxing and the breezes from Penobscot Bay across the street are soothing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property decorated and cared for with love. Lori & Ginny were wonderful hosts who share the history of the area and property which was so interesting. It was spotless and the bed and housing very comfortable and spacious….and the breakfast was amazing! A real treasure for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

marjorie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an outstanding historical property, gorgeous inside and out. Our hosts are friendly, accomodating, and highly talented in the kitchen. The room was spotless, private, and very comfortable. The yard was spectacular, with a fountain, sculptures, and large lawn even including a visiting young family of deer. Great view of the ocean from the front porch.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

June

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

Lovely Inn and Innkeepers

We had a wonderful three night stay at Captain Sweetser's while in Searsport for a wedding. Lori and Ginny, the owners, were friendly and welcoming to us and to our dog. They constantly checked in to see if we needed anything, made recommendations for places to go, and made a fantastic breakfast every morning. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very attentive welcoming hosts, beautiful property, lovely tour of home, helpful recommendations in the area, and willingness to tailor breakfast to avoid food allergens.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

Home Away From Home

Owners were super friendly and did everything to make stay perfect. Great recommendations for dinners and places to visit as well. Made us feel like home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

justine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, unique. The owners are wonderful women and they sure can cook! Cant wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

candace

Travelled with partner
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

elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the nicest places i have ever stayed in. The two lady's that run own this inn are soooo nice and welcoming. The breakfast they made every morning were the best tasting breakfast's ever. I absolutely loved the history tour as well. The room was so clean, and the bed was very, very comfortable. The water pressure in the shower was outstanding and plenty of hot water. I loved hanging out drinking coffee in the very comfortable sun room and there are plenty of dining and adult beverage options within walking distance of the inn.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
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

Jeritha A

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

hal

Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an exceptional property, but even better service. Lori and Ginny were so kind, thoughtful, and accommodating. The breakfast and vibe of the space is fantastic. They also provide a lot of education about the house and area and truly care about keeping the history alive, and that pride shows clearly in how well the place is loved. The bed and room is very comfortable and well designed, and the common areas are beautifully renovated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with partner
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

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

Carol

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

It was the icing on our trip

Our stay was just wonderful. The house is beautifully restored and very comfortable. It has a front porch with comfortable chairs that over looks the water. It has a very comfortable lounge arrive with comfy large leather chairs. And the cooked to order is just delicious. Finally I must say the inn keepers Ginny and Lori are warm and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024