Captain A. V. Nickels Inn

Grand home lovingly restored. Very comfortable and clean, great food, full bar, warm hospitality. The back yard goes all the way to the water, lovely. Great value too! Memorable visit.

Unexpectedly good and better each day that we stayed.
We booked this inn because it was centrally located on the mid-​coast harbor of Maine, had a great price and suite that over-​looked the harbor. At $ 200 a night, it was a peach of a deal. We made our reservation back in the spring before the summer prices. We normally stay in the Select Registry inns so this was a venture for us but they were all $ 400-​$ 700 a night in this area and the rooms were not as big, not as private and were triple the price for the same amenities.
We stayed in the Captain’s Suite. The room was spacious with a sturdy king-​sized bed and lots of floor space. The bathroom was also spacious with a Jacuzzi tub and separate shower. There was a small kitchenette with a microwave, sink and Keurig. There was a living area with a big flat screen. Best of all there was an amazing porch that looked out over the harbor where the full moon rose every evening over the water. This porch was SO enjoyable for coffee in the morning, a mid-​day book or and evening glass of wine.
The food was delicious and generous. There was a 3 course breakfast each morning that would keep you fed til mid afternoon. First course of a dish of fresh fruit. It varies each day, sometimes with thinly sliced smoked meat, sometimes with yogurt. The main course was some sort of egg, meat and starch. They were all hearty and delicious. It varied each day from Eggs Benedict to quiche to scrambled eggs with bacon and hash-​browns. The last course was some pastry like crème brûlée french toast or Belgian waffles. They were quick to take note of my allergens and modify the meal for me. We had dinner in the restaurant one evening it was equally well done. At the end of each day we returned to the room to find a complimentary cheese and fruit tray and a glass of our wine of choice. It was a generous and unexpected perk.
The service was the best. Brenda and Mike bought the place about a year ago and are still renovating this inn from the 1800s. It did not stop them from being friendly, attending to everything that we needed and providing the friendly, personable service. They really put the crowning edge on this experience. By the end of the stay, they felt like old friends that we need to get back to visit soon.
At first glance, we were concerned that this small town inn would be less than what we expected. There were a few glitches with small details like missing towels in the kitchenette, or limited hanging space but those problems were minor. In the end, it turned out to be great experience with genuine service and wonderful food at a great price.
I’ll be back.