Hotels, Inns and House Retals

In the area of Maine that we are going, there are a lot of inns, bed and breakfasts and house rentals. You won't really find too many traditional hotels here. You will just find a lot of charm and hanging baskets. There are 2 other weddings in the area, so we are hoping you find something you love and snap it up!

We have visited or been recommended to each of these inns. Most of them serve breakfast in the morning. Here is some info to give you a better idea about their locations and other tid-bits.

HOUSE RENTALS FOR GROUPS
House rentals could be beautiful and cheaper if rented in groups.

www.cyberrentals.com. Houses tend to be rented from Saturday to Saturday. This site gives you direct access to the owners vs a realitor, so try negotiating a Monday to Monday (or Tuesday to Tuesday) deal, even if you aren't staying for that long. Or, try for a three day weekend. Most home owners need to know they will get the rent they need each week of the season. In many cases the rent for the week will often equal the rate of a B&B or Inn, if a cottage is shared and divided by more than one couple.

http://www.vrbo.com/28318. This has some great selections.

INNS AND LOCATIONS
20 minutes away (in Damariscotta)
These are the closest to shopping, activities and restaurants.
Flying Cloud: 207.563.2484 (5 rooms): Quaint. Not very baby friendly. Across the street from the Newcastle Inn.
The Harbor View Inn: 207.563.2900 (3 rooms): Very nice. Not baby friendly, as they have several collections of fine china. Next door to the Flying Cloud.
Tipsy Butler: 207.563.3394
Brannon Bunker Inn: 207.563.5941 They may offer child care, so inquire.
The Down Easter Inn: 207.563.5332 (several rooms) A tad closer to the wedding location, and several rooms. May be more child friendly and less expensive.
Cod Cove Inn (several rooms): 207.882.9586
Oak Gables B&B: 207-563-1476 Known to be beautifully kept and owned by a nice woman. Only down side is that it is more of a traditional B&B in that one room might share a bathroom with another room.

20 minutes away (in New Harbor)
Tibbets Farm
The Pemaquid Hotel: Beautiful.
Gosnold Arms Inn: On the water.

30-40 minutes away (in Wiscasset, "the prettiest little town in Maine,")
The Wiscasset Motor Lodge (several rooms): David and I love this place not only because it's inexpensive, but because you get your own little 1-room cabin. They look newly renovated, but actually it's been 10 years. Shh. Drawbacks: 1. there is a bridge that might clog traffic for 20 minutes." 2. It is on Route 1, so is on a main road. It's not loud, but just something to be aware of.

CAMPSITES
Seriously? If you want this, we know of 3 and they are available upon request. One in Wiscasset and one in Pemaquid. The starry night is beautiful in Maine. Hopefully it won't be foggy. And it shouldn't be bear season, we don't think. ;)

NOT RECOMMENDED
The Oyster Shell Motel