Camden Maine Stay Inn

This was our second visit at the Inn and as before did not disappoint. From the warm greeting from Peter and Janis to our immaculate and comfortable well appointed room to the pristine gardens and charming living spaces as well as the daily gourmet breakfast, we could not have asked for a better stay. The homemade cookies left out in the kitchen nightly were a welcome treat as well. We met so many nice people and enjoyed our conversations with Janis and Peter very much. We will definitely return to this piece of heaven and the charming town of Camden.

Looking forward to another autumn visit at the beautiful Maine Stay Inn after enjoying another fantastic visit this past July. As you enjoy a delicious gourmet breakfast, you will undoubtedly meet several repeat travelers because Janice and Peter have actually created the PERFECT Inn. Their historic 1802 house is beautifully decorated, intriguing and spotlessly clean. Janis is a gourmet cook while Peter cooks the best bacon and afternoon cookies you will ever have. Their beautiful garden is a peaceful paradise where you can just stroll and relax or enjoy a lobster roll picnic. It’s only a short walk into town or you can go sailing or climb Mt.Battie. The Maine Stay Inn is truly a treasure inside and out as Janice and Peter have thought of every detail to make your stay unforgettable.||Experience for yourself why they were recognized and awarded by Trip Advisor last year as #1 B&B & Inn in Camden,||Top 20 B&B & Inns in the US, and||Top 1% of Hotels Worldwide (Travelers Choice Best of the Best Award). You will definitely plan to return after you experience their hospitality!

My daughter and I stayed here in May. We loved the beautiful gardens, interior, cleanliness, Janis and Peters hospitably, ALL the books(!), wall art and personalized photography. The rooms are very clean and the attention to detail is amazing. The beds are comfortable. The breakfasts were incredible. On my way home I stopped and purchased the same set of dining placemats that Janis had (and recommended!). My daughter and I both played their beautiful grand piano...sometimes to a small audience. ;) The location is a peaceful short walk to the center of the town. I can't say enough about Janis and Peters desire to help us feel at home and welcome. They are loving, friendly people.

We stay quite a few times in B&B, this one was the cherry on top. First the location, 5 minutes walk to town, the Inn grounds, vast and amazing. Hosts are amazing and the food delicious, my French toast with peach cream and Maine blueberries, a delight ! And our savory breakfast was also a win 🥇 all away to the Peters bacon,😉

From the time we entered the B&B till we reluctantly said goodbye the experience could not have been better, the people more accommodating and kind, especially finding us places to eat at night and making a reservations, suggestions as to where to visit during the day and special spots that they know and the cap of the whole thing was the fabulous breakfast Miss Janis and Peter serve every a.m.|The grounds are spectacular looking like a botanical garden with beautiful walkways and places to stop and rest and the room accommodations are superlative, very clean and comfortable,. Treat yourself to this wonderful spot. You will not be disappointed.

Beautiful house and grounds. Its an easy walk to the harbor with shops and restaurants. This was my second time staying here, if I come back to camden again this is where I’ll try to stay. We really liked our little suite on 3rd floor, it was very comfortable and spacious. And the breakfast and coffe are excellent!

When attention to detail and guest comfort is so fastidiously met with such perfection and precision? Our embarrassment with a late arrival was met graciously with the warmest of welcomes. Peter and Janis are the crème de la crème inn keepers who take every aspect of that to the highest levels. Breakfast was akin to that served to the Lords and Ladies of Downtown Abbey!! We WILL return! Thank you so much Peter and Janis

A return to the Camden Maine Stay Inn is the highlight of our trips to Maine. Peter and Janis are warm and welcoming hosts and it is always a pleasure to see them again. The Inn and its gardens are lovely and Camden is an excellent home base for exploring the coast. Highest possible recommendation!

Great inn to stay for few days. Peter and Janis are the owners. They made our stay extra special. They are friendly, caring couple and they love their house, you can tell. Every room is decorated a little different, which is fun, in my opinion. All through the house there are many art pieces that every art lover would appreciate. Breakfast is included. Janise is a great cook and she prepares delicious breakfasts. The inn is central and a walking distance from the center of this mid town. We are looking forward to coming back soon.

We had a wonderful and relaxing time here! Janis and Peter are gracious hosts who have clearly worked hard to create a lovely and comfortable inn. The rooms are beautifully appointed and spotless. Plus, our mattress was very comfy! The breakfasts were delicious and were served in the bright and cheerful sunroom. We definitely recommend the Maine Stay Inn, and I'm sure we'll return in the future!

This was my first bed and breakfast experience. I'm usually a private person and I don't connect with strangers right away, but this place was exceptional. Peter and Janis treated us like family and made us feel very comfortable. We got a nice welcome with info about the house and the community. The house was spotless and the room was well equipped including a modern air conditioner and heater that we can set ourselves. We enjoyed the dining area and walking outside in the garden. It is a great place to relax.

We loved our stay at Maine Stay Inn! Peter and Janis have an immaculate, beautiful Inn located a short walk from the harbor. Their breakfasts were the best we've ever had and the gorgeous grounds of their home made for such a peaceful getaway. Thank you for your hospitality and for sharing your beautiful home with us! We especially appreciated the packet of information you provided- we hiked and sailed all in the same day!

Such a charming and warm place to stay in Camden! We thoroughly enjoyed our second visit here, our hosts were so gracious, the food delicious and the rooms very cozy! Pretty details everywhere made us feel welcome and right at home! And Paddy, their Irish Setter, is a love bug!!!!

This B&B is my favorite part of my Maine trip! Rooms are gorgeous, super cute, has so much personality and a New England home vibe to them. Breakfast is an amazing two course meal. My mom said this: "I wish I can stay here for a week just so I can try all the different kinds of breakfast they serve!" The two breakfasts I had (poached pear, Maine blueberry pancakes, yogurt with homemade granola, and artichoke quiche) was amazing and had a local touch to it. Stay here and make two new friends with innkeepers, Roberta and Claudio! You won't regret it. I definitely plan to come back soon :)

Very disappointed in the cancellation policy. A death in our family in Boston prevented us from staying at the Inn as part of a vacation trip to PEI. We lost over $190 for the room as " no one walked in looking for a room" so they keep the entire fee. We have no way to verify this or verify that they made the only room available on their site. They do look forward to seeing us again so but that will never happen. Please make sure you all complete your stay as apparently their cancellation policy is iron clad. They never really expressed any sympathy . Pretty cold. As a side note, our next night in PEI at the Dawson House B&B fully refunded our deposit. I guess Canadians are a bit more family oriented tan Maine folk?

Janis and Peter are easily some of most welcoming people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. I took a solo last minute trip up the coast and stayed with them for an evening, and I can't recommend them enough. The house, cooking, and conversation was all excellent. I'm sure I'll return at some point in the near future, and I can't wait to go back

We stayed here for one night on our way from Boston to Acadia National Park and it was the perfect midway stop. We checked in a little late, I think 7:00/8:00ish and Peter was so welcoming and gave us a tour of the place and a little history. We missed dinner, and he offered to get us something, but we brought food with us from our stop at Whole Foods. Peter provided us with plates, water etc. Very nice! We met Janis in the morning as she served us a very delicious breakfast. Our bedroom was nice and comfy, bathroom was spacious. Peter and Janis were so sweet, welcoming and easy to talk to. We would definitely stay again.

I highly recommend the Camden Maine Stay Inn- it's charming and comfortable, and conveniently located a short walk from town. This was our second time staying at the Camden Maine Stay Inn, our first with new owners Janis and Peter Kesser. They are very friendly and recommended a great restaurant for dinner. We had a delicious, very abundant breakfast (frittata, fruit, bacon, blueberry coffee cake, two kinds of juice, coffee- what else could you possibly want?) served in the charming glass enclosed breakfast room overlooking a beautiful garden with flowering dogwood trees and white wicker chairs and tables. For a family of 3, we stayed in rooms consisting of 2 bedrooms and a sitting room with a private bath. Each room had a comfortable old fashioned iron framed bed and an easy chair at the top of this pretty Inn. I would definitely stay there again!

Now this is the B&B you expect stay in when travelling New England. With beautiful rooms, super breakfasts, and hosts that are engaging, it sets the standard for me. My wife and I stayed 2 nights and we are still raving about the location and ambiance. You have to stay here. You will NOT be disappointed.

Great place to stay! Claudio and Roberta are friendly, knowledgeable, multi -lingual. The decor is charming (if a little frou frou for me), chairs and couches comfortable, rooms large enough to move around in, and a great bed! Tv in one common room only, free wifi. Close to the village. Great breakfast , coffee and tea any time. Beautiful, lovingly maintained house.

Have just returned from a wonderful trip to Maine and stay 3 nights at the Main Stay Inn and loved every minute. The Maine Stay is a quintessential colonial home located on Route 1. The new owners Claudio and Roberta are lovely, as is their home. They have decorated with touches from Italy and created a cozy and clean place to stay! Breakfasts are wonderful...I recommend the combination of orange and their cranberry/blueberry juice...fabulous!

My wife and I booked the Maine Stay in May 2010 for a trip to the 2010 Lobster Festival the first week of August. Upon arrival in Camden on Wednesday, August 8, the temperature was in the mid-high 80's, and the house had no A/C which was in the high 70's to low 80's inside the house. Claudio, the Innkeeper and Proprietor, led us to our room, which was very small, and only had a small window unit to cool the room. We set the unit all the way down as cool as it would go, and it still did not cool the room after running all nite long. My wife woke up with her back hurting from the mattress. I reported our problems to Claudio, and told him we would be moving on to another Hotel since we had such an unpleasant nite. Claudio told me he would refund our money for the next nite that we were not going to stay if he could rent the room to someone else. Well, he did rent the room, and then reneged on our deal to refund my money. So if you want to stay in a small 80 degree room, and wake up with a backache for $225.00, the Mainstay is the place for you. You will even get lied to for free! This was the worse part of our trip, that was very pleasant until our encounter with The Mainstay. STAY AWAY FROM THE MAINE STAY!!!