L.C. R.
Yelp
This place is such a find! We stayed Thanksgiving and the night after, and it was all decked out for the upcoming Christmas holiday (see photos). It was The Year of COVID (2020), so I called the owner upon arrival, as instructed, and he came over to meet me at the front desk and give me the key to our room. The property's delightfully friendly cat kept me company for the couple of minutes it took for him to run over.
The property looks nothing like a motel, because there is an inside corridor which the first floor rooms are off of, rather than a row of doors facing the front-facing parking lot. It resembles a seaside estate more than anything.
Another plus: EVERY room faces Penobscot Bay; no extra charge for waking up to a beautiful sunrise over the bay every morning! And because the property slopes down to the water, even first floor rooms are elevated a full story above ground level, a plus if that's a security concern for you.
The first thing I noticed upon entering our room was how FRESH it smelled. Oftentimes, properties this near the water have a musty smell. Not here. I have traveled extensively for business over many years' time. This room and bathroom were literally the cleanest I have ever been in--anywhere!
The balcony (with two chairs and a small table) overlooks the gardens and inground pool in the foreground, the bay just beyond. It exceeded any expectation I had for this little getaway trip. I cannot wait to return, hopefully in the summer when we can enjoy the outdoor amenities.