Built around 1861, by Captain John P. Nichols, The Homeport Inn is listed on the National Historic Register, and 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 on the 'Sun porch' overlooking the Bay and formal dining room.  Each of the ten guest rooms, with private or semi-private baths, is a treasure of graceful proportions and effervescence. Filled with antiques and artifacts of the 19th century, each has been individually and warmly decorated. Large floor-to-ceiling windows introduce the outdoors while selected use of color and fabric bring it all together. Classic linens and toiletries, cozy duvets and fresh flowers are just a few of the amenities. The Mermaid, a family and recreational room on the lower level, is where guests may relax and enjoy English darts, games, or casually fill in a piece of the on-going jigsaw puzzle by the fireplace, often aglow during the chilly seasonal months. Another spot to relax and mingle with the other guests is the classic 'front parlor' with its fireplace and objects d'art like those the sea captains brought back from the China trade. Homeport reflects a truly warm, homey, and hospitable atmosphere for a short or extended visit.  Victorian cottages, located on the beautiful grounds of the Homeport estate, are available for weekly rental. You will find the same cheerful atmosphere and clean comfortable accommodations as you find at the Inn. Enjoy the beautiful ocean view and the Maine coastline with quiet privacy. All cottages have two bedrooms, one with full and the other with twin beds, and are tastefully furnished, supplied with all linens, fully equipped kitchen with appliances, and heated for the early spring and fall seasons. There is much to discover and a variety of activities to participate in, 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. |
