Camden Maine Stay Inn

We travel a lot and have stayed in many B&B's throughout ME NH, VT, and NY. We have never stayed in a B&B better than the Camden Maine Stay. Everything was perfect. The common areas were clean, comfortable, and inviting, the grounds create a relaxing place to unwind after a day's adventures. The bedrooms were quiet, with beds so comfortable that we slept late every morning. Showers had great pressure, and the tub was a nice size to take a soak. Breakfast was filled with high quality food, and the breakfast area was arranged to accommodate socializing or solitude, whatever you prefer. The hosts were friendly, wonderful people who made our stay the best it could be.

We stayed at the Camden Maine Stay Inn for one night on our way to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. The Inn is beautiful, updated and modern while maintaining the charm and feel of the original building. The rooms are beautifully decorated, quiet, and comfortable.||The Innkeepers, Peter and Janis are wonderful hosts and really made us feel at home. When we arrived, Janis gave us a warm welcome and showed us around the Inn. They had a packet prepared for us with maps, restaurant recommendations and activity suggestions. When we got back to the Inn after dinner, there were warm, freshly baked cookies in the kitchen, along with tea and coffee.||The Inn has on-site parking and is an easy walk to town with many shops and restaurants. Janis’s home-cooked breakfast was delicious and was served in the bright sunroom overlooking their beautiful garden. ||The Camden Maine Stay Inn was the perfect spot for our stay in Camden. Everything about it exceeded our expectations and we highly recommend the Camden Maine Stay Inn. Our only regret is that we could not stay longer.

Camden’s Maine Stay Inn is our #1 destination when we come back “home” to the Maine coast. The remarkable hosting and hospitality of Janis and Peter is unequaled, the breakfasts are works of art, and the clean well appointed rooms are so refreshing. Their special packages with flowers, chocolate, and champagne are worth every penny when you see your wife’s eyes light up as the door opens. Your rest is complete when you slow down in the colorful garden and let yourself really rest. And there is always a new room to explore in Janis’ amazing decorating of their historic house. Don’t stay away all day… the home cooked cookies on the stove need your attention as well. ||I work 50-70 hour weeks and the Camden Maine Stay Inn is our respite. It’s a place of REAL refreshment. It is the best of “home away from home” and their #1 ranking for B&B Inns in Maine is well deserved. They are #1 in America in our book.

We were greeted as welcomed friends for our second visit at Maine Stay Inn. Peter and Janis are wonderful hosts and the Inn is a beautiful and charming New England setting for a holiday. The rooms are well decorated and comfortable, breakfast hearty and delicious. The expansive garden is an unexpected treat; inviting, quiet and cool on a warm day--don't miss an opportunity to relax there.

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.

Janice and Peter were some of the nicest people we’d ever met. They elevated the stay so much with their kind presence, beautiful inn, and fantastic food! We loved our stay so much and it was more than we could have imagined. The bed and room were so comfy, the gardens were a beautiful place to read a book, and extremely walkable to downtown which was a huge plus. We also enjoyed petting the cat Eisenstein. We couldn’t recommend this more!

Camden Maine Stay is a gem. It exceeded our expectations.|We stayed on the second floor with a king bed, newly renovated bath, and a sitting room with books. |Janis and Peter are a great team. Janis's delightful breakfast every morning and cookies in the afternoon. Peter as your own personal travel agent with places to go in Camden and beyond.

Janice and Peter have worked to provide the best experience possible inside the inn and out. The historical inn has been amazingly preserved. The outdoor gardens are lush and beautiful with areas to sit, relax, and enjoy a good book. You can try to resist, but eventually you will find yourself out there exploring and appreciating the beauty.

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!!!