Enjoy your Boothbay Harbor Visit at Our Seacoast Inn

Set atop McKown Hill at the highest point in town, this 19th-century sea captain's home is joined by two classic summer guesthouses to offer stylish, comfortable lodging just steps from a charming coastal village you won't soon forget. Join us for incredible panoramic views of scenic Boothbay Harbor, Maine, and discover New England bed and breakfast hospitality.

Topside Inn's 20 guest rooms are spread among three buildings, situated just steps from each other on two acres. Water views greet you in every direction - sunrise and the famous footbridge across inner harbor to the east, the lighthouses and islands and out to sea to the south, and the western sunset. Our front lawn provides a grandstand seat to observe harbor activity throughout the day and the lights of the sky at night.

A delicious full breakfast is always included in your stay to start the day: help yourself to great local coffee or tea, fresh fruit, amazing homemade granola, yogurt, baked goods, cereals, and savor a different hot entree special served from the kitchen each morning. Start your day slow and leisurely, or grab a quick bite on your way to an early sail.

Boothbay Harbor is a classic Maine seacoast vacation destination. Enjoy Topside Inn's convenient in-town location, just a one-minute walk to restaurants, shops, and art galleries in the waterfront coastal village. On the water, boat excursions depart at the foot of the hill for bird and whale watching, sightseeing, lighthouse tours, schooner sails, fishing, kayaking and more. On land, the spectacular beauty of the peninsula awaits on the Land Trust hiking trails, at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, or just around the next turn on a seaside country road. We'll help you find it all!

Come to the Topside Inn, and see why everyone says: WOW, WHAT A VIEW!

Professional Photography by Elizabeth Campbell Photography

Our 2013 season opens May 17 and closes October 15.

Spring is in the air! The whirl of activity around town at this time of year is always exciting, and the birds are singing along with us. From lobster boats to buds on the trees and early flowers in the garden, the signs of the season are welcome sights indeed.

We’ve added our fair share of activity on the hilltop… renovations to our kitchen, breakfast serving room, dining room, and a new space to welcome guests at the front desk are nearly complete. An outdoor deck with easy access from the parking lot will bring everything together. Nearly 10 years in the making, this challenging project has turned out better than we could have imagined.

We are thinking positive, and long term, by saying that we are starting our second decade as innkeepers at Topside Inn! It's been an incredible journey so far - renovating and modernizing this wonderful place, and meeting new people to share it with - many returning every year for their "fix" of fresh lobster, cool sea air, and our homemade granola! Oh - and the view!

An authentic New England coastal experience is waiting for you in Boothbay Harbor. With a short season and lots of visitors, it is never too early to plan ahead – summer weekends fill up fast! So get going to check on availability, find a room and make a reservation today.

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