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WOW! What a view! My mother, 2 sisters-in-law, and I (all from Arkansas) stayed in 2 adjoining rooms in the Pier at Smuggler's Cove... read moreMy mother, 2 sisters-in-law, and I (all from Arkansas) stayed in 2 adjoining rooms in the Pier at Smuggler's Cove Inn for an incredible 4 nights. WOW! What a view! I can't decide if sitting on the balconies drinking coffee in the morning was better, or sitting on our balconies with a glass of wine and watching the sunset was better. Fortunately, we got to do both! The rooms were clean and comfortable. It is an updated "vintage" hotel, and I think that added to the charm of our vacation. The complimentary breakfasts offered a variety of yummy foods and was a great way to save a little money on our trip. We were able to eat at the restaurant one evening, and had a delicious light meal to compensate for the gluttonous lunch we had in town earlier. They offer a pool and kayaks, and although we chose not to utilize them, we saw other people take advantage of them and seemed to have a great time.
I highly recommend staying at Smuggler's Cove Inn. In fact, it was a nice enough and peaceful enough place, that my mother is returning with my brothers at the end of next month! read less

An amazing location on Boothbay Harbor! This was our first stay at the Smuggler’s Cove Inn and we thoroughly enjoyed it!! The location is very picturesque... read moreThis was our first stay at the Smuggler’s Cove Inn and we thoroughly enjoyed it!! The location is very picturesque and a quiet cove south of the busy downtown area, especially over the Fourth of July weekend.

The innkeepers were very friendly and helpful in making suggestions of where to visit. Everything that we wanted to do was available at this inn - kayaking without any additional charge to take out the kayaks or canoe, a beach and plenty of chairs to sit out and enjoy the ocean view and the sunset, a heated swimming pool, full breakfast and a restaurant that served delicious seafood dinners. The rates were a very reasonable considering all the amenities and the spectacular view! We will definitely be back again and recommend it to others. read less

Great location, staff so helpful and friendly Our view was beautiful; we loved having the deck. Our room was very clean and decorated very nice. ... read moreOur view was beautiful; we loved having the deck. Our room was very clean and decorated very nice. The location was superb! Yes, it is older, but not all things new are better. I would stay here again in a heartbeat! Thank you to the manager for all your suggestions and help! read less

Great time on the Maine coast! Smugglers Cove Inn provided a wonderful haven for my wife, niece, and I to explore the Boothbay Harbor region. The... read moreSmugglers Cove Inn provided a wonderful haven for my wife, niece, and I to explore the Boothbay Harbor region. The staff was friendly and very helpful. Alan, the owner, gave good advice on the best hiking trails in the area and even made useful suggestions about our next destination in central Maine. We used the Inn's free sea-kayaks every day of our stay to investigate the adjacent waterway while paddling close to loons, seals, and even a sea otter. This service saved us almost the full cost of our room. The breakfast buffet was included and had much better options than most restaurants in the vicinity. We will definitely stay at the Smugglers Cove Inn again if we ever return to the Boothbay Harbor area. read less

Not stuffy or pretentious, just plain friendly. If your looking for relaxing spectacular views and a friendly atmosphere this is it.
You want stuffy and pretentious people, go... read moreIf your looking for relaxing spectacular views and a friendly atmosphere this is it.
You want stuffy and pretentious people, go elsewhere.
We stayed six days and Alan and Marge always had a friendly hello and and took the time to have a conversation. Room on pier was comfortable with a great balcony.
Now lets talk about the chef Dan. This is someone you definitely would sit down and have a drink with. Great sense of humour and the meals, lets just say we never found a reason to go to town for dinner. Great variety and went above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied.
Being from northern Ontario Canada, if we ever got and opportunity to travel the area again we would make a point of staying here. Thank you to all the staff. Dave and Marilyn Clarke. read less

Perfect place for a young family! We chose to stay here based on all of the outdoor amenities it had to offer and we were not... read moreWe chose to stay here based on all of the outdoor amenities it had to offer and we were not disappointed! We have two young children and being cooped up in a hotel room is not for us. Our kiddos LOVED the playground, pool, and private beach that was literally just below our balcony! We stayed in the Pier building which had gorgeous water views. We would definitely stay here again. read less

Peaceful oasis Fabulous gem of a hotel/inn. The views were spectacular in every direction. Rooms were spotless and unbelievably comfortable beds.
Could... read moreFabulous gem of a hotel/inn. The views were spectacular in every direction. Rooms were spotless and unbelievably comfortable beds.
Could not believe the breakfast buffet is included in the price! Chef Dan and staff outdo themselves.. as well as the owners who are always available with helpful suggestions! Can’t wait to return! read less

4 Night Surprise! This was the first place we’ve felt at home on vacation as a family! With 2 very busy 2,5 year... read moreThis was the first place we’ve felt at home on vacation as a family! With 2 very busy 2,5 year old boys it can be pretty challenging to find a place like this. Our hosts were very friendly and generous to us and we had a total blast! The playground, pool, beach at low tide to explore and most importantly the open space in between the different buildings was tremendously helpful to allow the boys to run and feel safe doing so. 3 delicious meals prepared by Chef Dan (room stay including a very impressive breakfast) every dinner reasonably priced and flexible style menu! Also highly recommended with kids is the Boothbay Railway village and Glidden Point Oysters! Can’t wait to go back next year for a week!! read less

Would stay again! We stayed one night but would stay longer if we would go back to Maine.
Our room looked out to... read moreWe stayed one night but would stay longer if we would go back to Maine.
Our room looked out to the pool and the bay.
It had two full size beds, and a kitchenette.
Thankful for the A/C as we were there during one of their hottest summers (high humidity)!
There was a pool for our two teens to swim in, large lawn size connect four and chest set, free kayak usage, chairs at the beach area and a dock to jump from into the bay.
Centrally located and a short easy drive to the other side if you wanted to shop.
Complimentary breakfast was served and it was okay: cereal, fresh fruit, fried potatoes and an egg dish. read less

Wonderful and complete New England Inn and property We were a couple hoping to enjoy a midweek getaway from the hustle and bustle of life. We did exactly... read moreWe were a couple hoping to enjoy a midweek getaway from the hustle and bustle of life. We did exactly that at this wonderful Inn. Check-in was simple, and we stayed in the "Loft" building up on the hill. Our room was spotless and just right for our three night stay. All the typical room/bath amenities expected and extremely clean. The bedding was very comfortable as we awoke rejuvenated each morning. The view out the large window was spectacular which included the property, the pool area, the beautiful cove and Linekin bay. Over the few days there we really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere, the gas fire pit at the waters edge, the pool, complimentary kayaks with access to the water right in front of the property and a sensational sunset. Each morning an ample and tasty breakfast was offered up for guests. It should also be known that the owners and EVERY single person employed at the Inn were sweet as blueberry pie and genuinely wanted to make your stay as easy and pleasant as possible. We left there saying to one another that we would definitely be going back there again next year and staying a bit longer. Thank you for a wonderful mini vacation!! read less

Wonderful and complete New England Inn and property We were a couple hoping to enjoy a midweek getaway from the hustle and bustle of life. We did exactly... read moreWe were a couple hoping to enjoy a midweek getaway from the hustle and bustle of life. We did exactly that at this wonderful Inn. Check-in was simple, and we stayed in the "Loft" building up on the hill. Our room was spotless and just right for our three night stay. All the typical room/bath amenities expected and extremely clean. The bedding was very comfortable as we awoke rejuvenated each morning. The view out the large window was spectacular which included the property, the pool area, the beautiful cove and Linekin bay. Over the few days there we really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere, the gas fire pit at the waters edge, the pool, complimentary kayaks with access to the water right in front of the property and a sensational sunset. Each morning an ample and tasty breakfast was offered up for guests. It should also be known that the owners and EVERY single person employed at the Inn were sweet as blueberry pie and genuinely wanted to make your stay as easy and pleasant as possible. We left there saying to one another that we would definitely be going back there again next year and staying a bit longer. Thank you for a wonderful mini vacation!! read less

Nothing fancy, just beautiful We were here for 4 days and stayed in the Pier room. The views are absolutely beautiful and we didnt... read moreWe were here for 4 days and stayed in the Pier room. The views are absolutely beautiful and we didnt have much sun on out visit! So unfortunately we did not see that beautiful sunset which I was hoping for. The views are spectacular from any room. We even got to see the Lobster boats pulling in there traps one morning. The free breakfast was delicious, everything from cereal and toast to pancakes and scrambled eggs with homemade hash browns. Dan the chef was very friendly and always came out to check on everyone and also gave great tips on where to visit. We also had the pleasure of hanging in the lounge on our last night with the owners Alan and Marge, they made us delicious Pina Colada's and gave us the history on the last two years that they have taken over the inn and also more tips on great places to see and visit while we were there. Everywhere we went was basically a 10 min drive and the scenery is just beautiful. The new owners have done a great job with the upgrades of the inn and they are very wonderful people. I wish them the best of luck and can't wait to visit again in the near future. Thank you for a wonderful stay. read less

Great location!! This is a classic motel renovated to suit today's traveler. I only stayed one night, but my experience was truly... read moreThis is a classic motel renovated to suit today's traveler. I only stayed one night, but my experience was truly satisfying. I was moved to a better room because someone canceled at the last minute, with a syupendous view of the sandy beach and rocky surround. The colorful kayaks were right outside my full-wall window. I ate dinner at the Inn's restaurant, which was excellent--the chef sure knows how to make a martini, and his fantastic experience and expertise guarantees a pleasing repast. The next morning, I took pictures of the bay from my balcony in the early dawn light--some of my best dawn seascape pictures in 5 weeks of Maine photos this summer. I then drove the 2-3 miles to the end of the East Boothbay point to take more pics. Too much fog to take panoramic shots but lovely none-the-less. A great, memorable stay. More read less

Excellent visit It starts with a great quiet location, away from the hustle of the town. We showed up early and couldn’t... read moreIt starts with a great quiet location, away from the hustle of the town. We showed up early and couldn’t have been better accommodated. We were allowed access to the grounds and our room was made ready 2 hours early. Clean room, unbelievable views, a heated pool and a fire pit to sit by while viewing a picture perfect sunset. Oh, and a great breakfast included the next morning. Need I say more? We’ll be back next July. read less

Excellent relaxing stay We very much enjoyed our 5 night stay in our 2nd Floor room out over the water in the Pier... read moreWe very much enjoyed our 5 night stay in our 2nd Floor room out over the water in the Pier building. The rooms were clean comfortable and had a great view of the bay. The owners and staff were very friendly and accommodating. The restaurant there had very good food. The room had a coffee maker mini fridge and a microwave which worked out great for us returning with snacks from Boothbay Harbour and other day trips such as Kennebunkport, Freeport etc. Great stay. read less

Great visit! Hubby and I stayed at Smugglers Cove 9 years ago; we finally made it back this year by taking a... read moreHubby and I stayed at Smugglers Cove 9 years ago; we finally made it back this year by taking a long July 4th weekend.. again, a great visit.. the owners are friendly wonderful people.. we had dinner there at the restaurant; the food was amazing.. shout out to chef Dan and the waitresses who were just as amazing.. very friendly and accommodating people. We shall return soon! read less

Perfect place for family vacations We just came home from a one week stay at Smugglers Cove Inn. We loved it there so much.... read moreWe just came home from a one week stay at Smugglers Cove Inn. We loved it there so much. The inn is simple and not fancy; but it’s clean and beautiful. As my 8 year old son said, it’s got everything we need! Gorgeous view of the ocean, with free kayaks and canoe for guests to use, a heated pool, a playground, nice big lawns for kids to play and run around, and a restaurant with amazing view and excellent food. Note that the private beach is small and is pretty rocky. But kids love exploring the beach and especially during low tide to search for little crabs. Our boys loved doing that. The owner Alan and his wife Marge are so nice and so kind to every guest and staff. We will definitely return to midcoast Maine in coming summers, and will stay at Smuggler’s Cove Inn. read less

First visit to Boothbay Can't say enough about our stay here at Smugglers cove. Loved being right on the water in the Pier building.... read moreCan't say enough about our stay here at Smugglers cove. Loved being right on the water in the Pier building. The room was very clean and the bed was soooo comfortable. Had other quests in the rooms beside us and never heard a sound. Loved being away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Boothbay Harbor. Smugglers cove has a secreat weapon
And it's there restaurant. Nothing fancy but the food prepared by Chef Dan is amazing. He is also very personable ( we had the privilege of being the only customers at one time and Chef Dan came out and we had great conversation). Can't wait to go back..... read less

Wonderful Our family had an amazing experience. This family owned and run Inn was so peaceful and perfect for a romantic... read moreOur family had an amazing experience. This family owned and run Inn was so peaceful and perfect for a romantic get away or a family vacation. My 5 yo had a blast just searching the beach for treasures while we sat at the chairs just watching the water and listening to the waves. If you need anything or have any questions about Boothbay they are so accommodating with helping in any way. Dan the chef at the restaurant was also super friendly and will make you whatever you request. We had an amazing trip and will definitely be back!! read less

Never been to Maine Absolutely love it here! Out of the way from the hussle & buzzle of everyday life! Perfect for... read moreAbsolutely love it here! Out of the way from the hussle & buzzle of everyday life! Perfect for what we were looking for!! Just a few feet from the the waters of the Bay, beautiful views of the Maine sunset,wonderful, polite & helpful staff, very clean & spacious room, close to the action of Boothbay, but yet far enough away for the quiet of the waters and the sounds of mother nature! What more could you ask for?!?! Love it & planning on returning in the future!! read less

Relaxing!! Boothbay is a beautiful place but you really need to relax while you are in a vacation state of mind.... read moreBoothbay is a beautiful place but you really need to relax while you are in a vacation state of mind. It is so nice to leave the crowds and be able to return to the Inn where parking is not a problem and the views inspire relaxation. This is all about family (pet friendly too!) and kicking back. The pool is wonderful and everyone was having fun. Clean rooms, hot water, good food, FANTASTIC views and a friendly staff make it all worthwhile! What more could you need? We will returning again and again. Boothbay has allot to offer and this is the place to unwind following a day of sailing, fishing, sightseeing and just walking around. Go for it and you will not be disappointed at all. This place is a real gem. read less

Girls trip I won this trip at an auction and I am so glad I did! Smugglers Cove Inn was perfect for... read moreI won this trip at an auction and I am so glad I did! Smugglers Cove Inn was perfect for a girls trip!
Breakfast was included daily, and we had an efficiency that we all could fit comfortably into. It was on the water and the view was gorgeous! Everything was nearby including the beautiful and quaint Boothbay on the water. Alan and his wife are the owners and could not have been more accommodating and kind! We would highly recommend they are beautiful property! read less

Relaxing vacation Had a great time !!! the owners were very helpful especially with our bags n such as well as suggesting... read moreHad a great time !!! the owners were very helpful especially with our bags n such as well as suggesting things to do !!! beautiful view!! restaurant on site I can’t really come up w anything negative . Very quiet picturesque read less

Writer’s retreat I had a wonderful week at Smuggler’s Cove Inn. I spent a little time with relatives who live locally one... read moreI had a wonderful week at Smuggler’s Cove Inn. I spent a little time with relatives who live locally one day, but the rest of the week was spent sequestered in my comfortable room, writing. (Check out my sunset pictures - gorgeous!) Every day got off to a wonderful start with a delicious breakfast (thank you, Daniel!) and the owners, Alan & Marge, were so friendly, thoughtful, and helpful. I will definitely be back! P.S. Dinner at the 1820 House Restaurant was fantastic! read less

Great place! Enjoyed a one night stay while recently passing through Maine on the way to Acadia. The room was clean and... read moreEnjoyed a one night stay while recently passing through Maine on the way to Acadia. The room was clean and quiet with a fantastic breakfast the next day. Beautiful setting on the water and a fun fire pit in the evening. VERY nice people! read less

Wonderful visit Thank you for a wonderful visit. We stayed here for a little anniversary getaway and were delighted with the stunning... read moreThank you for a wonderful visit. We stayed here for a little anniversary getaway and were delighted with the stunning views of this property. The room was clean, the staff friendly, and the continental breakfast was delicious. Will return again. Thank you! read less

Spectacular stay I want to thank the amazing staff for making my family and I visit to Maine wonderful.The housekeeping supervisor and... read moreI want to thank the amazing staff for making my family and I visit to Maine wonderful.The housekeeping supervisor and her daughter was amazing,they made sure our rooms were done exceptionally well.Janelle was so attentive and friendly,she also took great care of us at the Inns restaurant. They made our stay at this hotel even more special. My family and I will be returning in the future.Overall everything was good. read less

Very unique property with awesome customer service! The location is stunningly beautiful and you get a true feeling of the nature of Maine. In other words it... read moreThe location is stunningly beautiful and you get a true feeling of the nature of Maine. In other words it is far from a cookie cutter chain hotel. The owners are on site and very involved with the running of the property and are very welcoming with great customer service! We loved everything about our stay except for the fact that it was toooooo short!! We wanted to stay longer, hopefully next time! The breakfast in their restaurant was delicious and the chef was very personable. The property is very clean and neat and in good repair and a real gem! We even saw a fox! read less

Excellent way to unwind and relax. We had a wonderful 3 nights at this restful inn. These are the things that made it special: ... read moreWe had a wonderful 3 nights at this restful inn. These are the things that made it special: the views from the dining area and our room porch, the breakfasts, the canoe/kayaking in the inlet right off the shore, the cleanliness, the special attention by Marge, Alan, and chef Dan, and such a feeling of peace and relaxation that it all added up to make our visit a memorable time. It was a world away from franchise chains and busy interstates/turnpikes in the feel, yet it was not far off the regular route of Boothbay Harbor and other things to do nearby. No, it is not a new place, but one can appreciate the history and work that has gone into making this, along with the weather that this place has endured when not a beautiful day in June like we experienced. The new owners are constantly making upgrades, and their hard work shows.
Do go to the Coastal Maine Botanical Garden while you are there. That was another 5 star experience, especially if you take the boat ride.
Thank you for sharing your world with us, as this was our first trip to Maine. Wonderful all around! More read less

Memories in Maine! We had a wonderful time at the Smugglers Cove Inn. The view and location are spectacular. The owners and staff... read moreWe had a wonderful time at the Smugglers Cove Inn. The view and location are spectacular. The owners and staff are super friendly and make you feel like family. The restaurant is fabulous too. Dan, the chef, really took care of us. We were a large party because we were there with 4 families and they were always accommodating, even for 9 children! There was no need to go anywhere else! We will be back again next year for sure. read less