Archive for May, 2010

Visit Maine Special

May 26th, 2010 by richard-pamela-riley

 MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE  -  BOOK NOW AND SAVE 10%

Rocky coastlines, lobster boats, lighthouses, starry nights, pink sunsets, good food, good company … everything you dreamed of experiencing in Maine!

Stay two nights or more at Boothbay’s Hodgdon Island Inn in your choice of our comfortable and casually-contemporary appointed Room Numbers 2,4, 7 or 8, all with water views,  and we’ll give you 10% off your entire reservation.

Special includes a full gourmet breakfast each morning, a fresh homemade dessert each evening, complimentary hot beverages and bottled water throughout the day and lots of personalized service.

Exclusions:  Offer does not apply for one-night stays and is good only on stays from June 15 – October 15, 2012.  Cannot be used with other specials or discounts and is based on double occupancy and availability. 7% Maine state lodging tax is extra. Please mention this special at the time of booking or put in the “Comments Section” when making an on-line reservation . Rates subject to change.

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I Love You Special

May 26th, 2010 by richard-pamela-riley

Special Anniversary?  Birthday? Romantic Getaway?  Just want to say “I Love You”!

Here at Hodgdon Island Inn we’re only too happy to help you set the stage:  gourmet chocolates … the perfect bottle of wine … fresh cut flowers, beautifully arranged … all awaiting you and your loved one’s arrival in the room of your choice … we also include a concierge service and will make reservations for you at any one the area’s fine restaurants.

To arrange for this special, please call us at 1-800-314-5160, e-mail us at stay@boothbaybb.com or put your request in the “Comments Section” when booking on-line.

“I Love You” Special available year-round.  Fee:  $85.00

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Mothers/Daughters/Sisters/Friends Getaway

May 26th, 2010 by richard-pamela-riley

Sometimes there’s nothing like getting together with those special people in our lives “away from it all”. Enjoy Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, mid coast Maine and the casual, quiet elegance of the Hodgdon Island Inn while you renew friendships and create new memories.

With our spacious and delightful common areas, porches and heated in-ground pool, your group will always have a place to relax and enjoy each other’s company while savoring a delicious and soothing cup of specially brewed tea served in beautiful china cups. You can even arrange to sit together at breakfast and enjoy a leisurely discussion of how to spend your day. (And we’re more than happy to help with arranging your groups’ outings and activities).

*If you want to be the one to take the lead and plan your “Mothers/Daughters/Sisters/Friends Getaway” on behalf of your group, we’ll give YOU a 15% discount on your accommodations.

* Discount available for group reservations of 3 rooms or more. Two-night minimum applies. Discount is applied to the accommodation of the party making the group reservation only. Standard room rates apply. Subject to availability. 7% Maine state lodging tax is extra.

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Rent The Entire Inn

May 26th, 2010 by richard-pamela-riley

Are you planning a special occasion or a wedding reception? We can accommodate up to 19 of your family/friends in our 9 casually elegant rooms. Send us an e-mail at stay@boothbaybb.com or call us toll free at 800.314.5160. We will arrange a substantial discount.

Subject to availability. 7% Maine state lodging tax is extra.

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Who Knew?!

May 25th, 2010 by richard-pamela-riley

Things to do, places to go, people to see!

That there would be so many fun things to do, see, and experience here in mid-coast Maine. The list keeps getting longer, but at this very moment the following are some of the adventures we’ve had and are looking forward to as the season gets started. And just imagine, all of the following are within a driving distance that takes just a few minutes or up to an hour from Hodgdon Island Inn. How cool is that?
_ a drive to Pemaquid Point Lighthouse (www.lighthouse.cc/pemaquid)
_ Georgetown Reid State Park www.maine.gov has a lovely mile-long beach between two rocky headlands, with a view of islands and the open sea
_ the Farnsworth Museum/Wyeth Center (www.farnsworthmuseum.org in Rockland
_ Owl’s Head Transportation Museum (www.owlshead.org)
_ any of the potteries are reputed to be fantastic: those we have checked out so far are Edgecomb (www.edgecombpotters.com ), Georgetown (www.georgetownpottery.com) or Arrowsic Pottery (www.arrowsicislandpottery) …and while in Georgetown check out www.fiveislandlobster.com
_ Wiscasset for its antique shops, museums and of course, the very commercialized, but incredibly infamous, delicious and a little more expensive than others, but well worth it, “lobstah rolls” at Red’s Eats (www.shopwiscassetantiques.com)
_ the Maine Maritime Museum (www.MaineMaritimeMuseum.org) in Bath
_ the Maine State Aquarium (www.visitmaine.com) Boothbay Harbor
_ a harbor cruise in Boothbay Harbor on board the Novelty (www.balmydayscruises.com); or a trip to Monhegan Island for the day with lunch at the hotel while on the island
_ Cabbage Island Clambakes www.cabbageislandclambakes.com , East Boothbay, old-fashioned clambakes, watch lobsters and steamers prepared in seaweed in real “Downeast” tradition at water’s edge. Open for bakes daily June –September
_ the beautiful (and very close to the Inn) Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (www.mainegardens.org)
_ Boothbay Region Land Trust www.bbrlt.org , Boothbay Harbor, offers brochure and maps to 12 easily accessible properties in the area for walking/hiking including Porter Preserve (within walking distance of the Inn), Ovens Mouth Preserve, and Linekin Preserve
_ checking out a couple of the vineyards in the region like Oyster River Winegrowers (www.OysterRiverWinegrowers.com) in Warren or DayBreak Vineyard (www.daybreakvineyard.com) in Wiscasset
_ outlet shopping in Freeport (www.FREEPORTUSA.com), home of LLBean (www.LLBean.com )
_ eating ice cream (reputed to be the best ice cream in New England) at Round Top Ice Cream Stand (526 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME 04543-4680)
_ and of course, a great way to end the day is to pick up a favorite bottle of wine (or beer), go across the street to the Trevett Country Store, order some of the best lobster rolls around, bring them back and sit on the front porch of the Hodgdon Island Inn (www.boothbaybb.com) and watch the beautiful pink sun set.
There is so much more to explore and discover and enjoy! We can’t wait. We’ll keep you posted. Oh, and if you have a favorite place, outing, adventure or food haven – please share!!

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Hodgdon Island Inn Open For Business!

May 25th, 2010 by richard-pamela-riley

Sullivan, Maine

Visitors from Switzerland, Brazil and the US

Kindred Spirits

Annual Mother Daughter Getaway

Princess Ellie and Court

On Saturday, May 1, 2010, Boothbay’s own Hodgdon Island Inn re-opened its doors as a coastal Maine Bed and Breakfast once again. As we hung up our virtual “Open for Business” sign the phone rang and before we knew it we had guests on our very first night! Wow! What fun! And even more fun is the fact that the phone keeps ringing, the online reservations keep coming and folks are dropping by for tours, gift certificates, etc. (To see what our guests had to say about their stays here at the Inn, please go to www.tripadvisor.com/hodgdonislandinn )
Richard and I, and Ms. Charlie, (the regal feline to whom we belong) have been very touched by the response! We feel as though we have become instant members of several families now and are looking forward to celebrating these new and wonderful friendships for many years to come. Here are some snap shots that we’re including in the Hodgdon Island Inn photo album. We hope you enjoy them.
We’d also like to say “thank you” to the staff at the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce (www.boothbayharbor.com ) for their help and support. The Chamber has proved to be an invaluable resource to us and we highly recommend that you check out their site if you’re planning a trip to the Boothbays.

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