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Captain Sweetser's Inn

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Take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby at Captain Sweetser's Inn. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

Premium Room

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

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room

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

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A bedroom with a white metal bed frame, a quilted bedspread with nautical designs, a white door, and a blue wall.

Basic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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. Visit our Searsport travel guide
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Map
84 E Main St, Searsport, ME, 04974

What's nearby

  • Penobscot Marine Museum
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Long Cove
    2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Belfast Harbor
    10 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Cross Insurance Center
    41 min drive - 38.6 miles
  • Maine Savings Amphitheater
    43 min drive - 39.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Belfast Co-op
    11 min drive
  • Front Street Pub
    11 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    12 min walk
  • Traci's Diner
    11 min drive
  • Hey Sailor!
    7 min walk

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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

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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 48 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 4:00 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 16 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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Property Registration Number 30002

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)

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 Long Cove and Moose Point State Park. Perry's Nut House and ALLPLaY Family Entertainment Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Captain Sweetser's Inn Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 154 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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My wife and I spent one night and loved the place! It's a great location and the owners are excellent! They recommended a great place to eat dinner and their breakfast was amazing. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great experience! I would highly recommend this beautiful bed and breakfast to anyone looking to stay in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A delightful 2 night stay while we discovered the area. We really appreciated that they accommodated a vegan breakfast. Charming vintage inn and warm and welcoming hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This B&B was full of history. The breakfasts were delicious and featured a lot of local items. The true gems of Captain Sweetsers' Inn are the sweet and attentive owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Well maintained historical house with a nice view of the bay. Room was clean and recently renovated. Inn keepers friendly & helpful. Delicious breakfast. Wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This place is absolutely wonderful. Not only the hospitality which others have commented on, but the beauty of the surrounding gardens and the exquisite state of the house itself. Can’t recommend too highly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful stay for one night. The home had so much character. Very clean. Owners were friendly and hospitable. Delicious Breakfast was a bonus! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The ladies are very helpful, providing travel tips and conversed about the local history. They prepared a fantastic breakfast each morning. Thank you for a fulfilling experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was a beautiful inn, definitely a favorite of our entire roadtrip. The owners are phenomenal and made us feel like family. I can’t say enough about their kindness, attentiveness and warm welcome. Their inn is GORGEOUS. It’s full of history and charm. The ladies have poured their love into the home and you can see it in every detail. Breakfast was phenomenal, freshly made and absolutely delicious. I highly recommend this inn and would stop in again for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The owners Ginny & Lori were very hospitable and accommodating. They made sure I was able to get whatever I needed. They served a delicious home-cooked breakfast each morning in their tastefully decorated dining room. The entire property is very warm and inviting and filled with rich history. I will be going back again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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LOVED THIS PLACE! THE MOST COMFORTABLE BEDS AND BEST HOSTS!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautifully restored historic home and gracious hosts! Excellent value. Delicious and nicely prepared breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Kindly people, warm bath, beautiful room and house
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing Staff! They were extremely accommodating. We will stay again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023