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Candlebay Inn

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Close to LL Bean Flagship Store, Candlebay Inn provides amenities like free full breakfast and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

Azalea Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a radiator, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Bayberry Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a floral bedspread, a chair with a cushion, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Clover Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a wooden dresser, a television, a window with a white curtain, a bed with white bedding, and a red towel on the bed.

Daisy Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a dresser, a mirror, and a small table with a decorative item.

Evergreen Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Forget-Me-Not-Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, two nightstands, a window with curtains, and framed pictures on the wall.

Forget-Me-Not-Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Freeport, Candlebay Inn is in a walkable area with great shopping. Brunswick Golf Course and Golf Learning Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mast Landing Sanctuary and Bradbury Mountain State Park. Wilbur's of Maine Chocolate Confections and Wolfe's Neck Farm are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Freeport travel guide
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Map
8 Maple Avenue, Freeport, ME, 04032

What's nearby

  • A building with 'L.L. Bean Inc.' signage, a large boot sculpture, and outdoor seating.
    LL Bean Flagship Store
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A historic brick building with green shutters, a sign for 'The Mast Landing: Industry, Commerce, Its People 1720s-1920', and a 'Barrington House' sign indicating it's the home of the Freeport Historical Society.
    Harrington House
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Freeport Historical Society
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Wilbur's of Maine Chocolate Confections
    2 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Mast Landing Sanctuary
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Freeport Station
    11 min walk
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM)
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cumberland Farms
    7 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Circle K
    7 min walk
  • Maine Beer Company
    4 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    7 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Archery
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1848

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children 13 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 13 are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 13 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Candlebay Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this bed & breakfast allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Candlebay Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Candlebay Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Candlebay Inn located?

Situated in Freeport, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Casco Bay and LL Bean Flagship Store. Freeport Historical Society and Harrington House are also within 10 minutes. Freeport Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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

Candlebay Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 404 out of 487 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 487 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 487 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 487 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 487 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was perfect for our Freeport stay! Walkable location and her breakfasts were fantastic! Would definitely stay again:)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is very close to Freeport shopping. It is a lovely bed and breakfast with antique rooms and common sitting room and dining room. A quiet place to unwind. The breakfast was delicious. The innkeeper was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very good b
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice owners and the place was clean food was great and location was excellent. Will tell are family and friends when they visit Maine.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet in spite of having the small room by the front door. Host and guests very respectful. Excellent breakfast with a number of options to choose from. Convenient location to the downtown shops. Host friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy and Phil

Great location , wonderful stay, quiet; very accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was extremely clean the owner very friendly and the breakfast delicious highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Candlebay Inn was a great stay! Staff was wonderful and the place was super cute and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly host; great, convenient location, Good B&B experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful host. Delicious freshly made breakfast. Interesting historic home, easy walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly host, beautiful property with clean, comfy rooms, tasty breakfasts and perfect location to wander around town
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This BNB was very clean and the owner was kind and helpful. The reason for my lower rating is the front stairs are dangerous, I worried about my older mom using them, and while everyone else had a great bed, ours was like a box, it was terrible. Also we stayed upstairs and with the slanted ceilings the room was small.andbi banged my head several times.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great bed and breakfast place to stay in Freeport, ME.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An excellent location and the host is lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and hostess!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Candlebay Inn was very comfortable and the breakfast was very delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful quaint B&B walking distance to the Downeaster train, LL Bean and all of downtown. Owner and family friendly and accommodating,, breakfast was delicious. Rooms were clean and well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent and the Inn was very quaint. We were very happy with the size of our room and the breakfast that was served. The owner was very friendly and helpful. We would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Amenities
The room was wonderful, breakfast was amazing. The host was so kind and down to earth. It is a beautiful Inn with such charm and coziness. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Candlebay Inn. It was a very pleasant room and the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would stay in this charming, clean and comfortable b&b again without hesitation
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, real clean and comfortable. Close to Downtown and the Outlets. Very nice person that manages the place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Inn operator could not have been more accommodating. Overall a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Connie was very welcoming, and offered advice about the area. The Inn was quaint and comfortable, the breakfast delicious! We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating staff. Small but comfortable room. Nice sitting room. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025