Benjamin Kibbey
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My wife and I stayed here for two nights in the shoulder season (just as they were opening for the summer), and couldn't have been more pleased.
The room itself is the size I would expect for a B&B, with a much larger bathroom than I would normally expect (at least double that of a normal hotel room).
While it looked sort of small and unassuming on the outside, Salmon River B&B turned out to be an excellent, modern facility on the inside, with a surprising amount of space and very comfortable rooms. The whole place is immaculate, and Mike and Barb are consummate hosts.
They are also excellent cooks, and the restaurant could stand on it's own. They provide a much wider selection of breakfasts than most other B&Bs. For dinner, my wife had scallops and I had one of the salmon dishes, and we were both incredibly pleased (the Death By Chocolate wasn't a bad desert either). In addition, they have a liquor license, and serve a decent selection. The porter I had went excellent with the salmon, personally, but that might not be everyone's "cup of tea," and you have plenty of pairings to choose from. Originally a Denver native, Mark also cooks up a variety of southwest-style dishes in addition to the fresh seafood, chicken and steak one might expect. And, at the end of the night, Mark came out and talked with all the patrons in the restaurant, which was a delight in itself.
Mark is a former Denver PD officer who retired to St. Martins with his wife, and they are full of interesting stories and fun conversation. They also have made really excellent choices in their staff, and we just had a really fun time during our interactions with all of them.
Also, though not a native, after about a decade in the area, Mark was very familiar with all the sights to see, and gave us some tips on vantage points to check out that we did not find elsewhere.
I don't know if this is due to Canadian regulations or just personal choice on their part, but it's also worth noting the facilities have a completely modern fire system, with fire doors and everything, something beyond what I am used to seeing in a B&B in the states. In reality, it is more like a modern-yet-quaint hotel in regard to the comfort and amenities provided than the simple, refurbished home that defines many other B&Bs.
On the third floor, there is also a common room set out in the manner of a very nice family room with a table and chairs in the center for work or games, and a balcony off the common room with a great view of the adjacent harbor, including a clear view of the sea caves.
Especially as the Fundy Trail continues to expand along the coast and eventually connect to even more destinations, Salmon River B&B makes an excellent "base of operations" for exploring this area of the North American eastern seaboard. I could honestly not recommend it enough.
