Captain Sweetser's Inn

2.0 star property

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Meeting facility
Premium Room | View from room
Deluxe Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
BBQ/picnic area
Staircase

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is $200
$183 nightly
$200 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16

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, Belfast City Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room

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

Basic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Searsport

Located in Searsport, Captain Sweetser's Inn is near the beach, a short 5-minute walk from Penobscot Marine Museum and within 3 minutes by car from Moose Point State Park. .This bed & breakfast is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Long Cove and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Perry's Nut House.

What's nearby

  • Penobscot Marine Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Belfast Harbor - 10 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Hollywood Casino at Bangor - 43 min drive - 38.8 miles
  • Maine Savings Amphitheater - 44 min drive - 39.1 miles
  • Samoset Resort Golf Course - 45 min drive - 40.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunoco / Blimpie / Chester Fried - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Belfast Co-op - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Traci's Diner - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Downshift Coffee - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Captain Sweetser's Inn

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water and portable fans, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a picnic area.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
This bed & breakfast has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Limited parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

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

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

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

lizette

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, very comfortable beds, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay. Ginny and Lori are great hosts and the brakfast was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sumitra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, warm welcome superb views and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best places I’ve stayed, I can’t wait to plan my next trip and stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm hosts, beautiful room, delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lori and Ginny are great! Lovely historical home, breakfast was delicious!!! Wish we had more time to explore the house and property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damon

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

Great Maine B and B

Beautiful property in a beautiful location with fabulous hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bruce

Liked: Amenities
Extremely enjoyable. Lori and Gino are excellent hosts and the history and setting of the place is incredible. Would definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

justine

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful 1850's home, an ideal bed & breakfast inn.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly owners and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This B&B is an excellent choice for multiple reasons — the welcoming, hosts, engaging accommodations, easy access to Route 1, clean, elegant rooms and the people you will meet at the breakfast table - highly recommended—
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great visit with wonderful hosts. A real b-and-b: everyone sits together at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historical home. Great hosts. Big room with comfortable bed. Loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023