Homeport Inn - The Inn

The Inn

The Homeport Inn was built around 1861, by Captain John P. Nichols at the age of 43, who lived with his family until his death in 1883. The Homeport Inn, listed on the National Historic Register, is a beautifully preserved reminder of the early times. The mansion stands on a hill east of Penobscot Bay, to which the estate extends.

Today, Homeport is the home of Dr. and Mrs. F. George Johnson, who for over sixteen years have restored and recaptured the opulence of the Captain's era in gracious rooms filled with understated refinement, with oriental rugs, period antiques and family heirlooms.

You will find a touch of English-style hospitality in the traditional Bed & Breakfast manner. A hearty country breakfast is served on fine china in the "Sun Porch" overlooking the bay and formal dining room.

Activities

There is much to discover and a variety of activities in which to participate when you visit Searsport on the Penobscot Bay of coastal Maine. Homeport is open throughout the year so one can enjoy any of the ever-changing seasons of New England in its picturesque setting.

Summer months bring many activities such as: Sailing, scenic cruises on the bay, golf, steam-train rides on the historic B.M.L. Railroad, cycling (the inn has bicycle rentals), pleasant walks on the shore and nature hikes in the nearby parks. Other attractions are visits to the many antique shops, the local Penobscot Marine Museum, Fort Knox, Acadia National Park, historic Castine, Camden Harbor and the Owl's Head Transportation Museum with its special weekend events. October is the month of Fall foliage. Winter brings cross country, downhill skiing and snowmobiling.

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