Old houses tell stories, and this stunning second empire Victorian mansion has a wealth to share. Built in 1874 by Captain John McGilvery, a member of one of Searsport's most prominent seafaring, shipbuilding families, its rich history is complete with an intriguing cast of characters. The Inn was a garrison for army officers in the early 1940's and later the retreat of impressionist painter Waldo Peirce. A well known Maine artist of international repute, Peirce was one of the most colorful personalities in American art. Lifelong friends and portrait artist of Ernest Hemingway, who allegedly paid visits to Waldo at the Inn, Peirce found inspiration and refuge for 20 years along the breathtaking shores of Penobscot Bay.
Now the home of another sea captain's great-granddaughter with Scottish roots, this elegant bed and breakfast is decorated with family heirlooms and period antiques capturing the essence of years gone by. The Carriage House Inn overlooks the shores of Penobscot Bay, and sits within walking distance for the center of the quaint village of Searsport on coastal Route 1. The Inn is surrounded by 2 acres of gracious, park-like grounds with ocean views. To the delight of our guests, our property has been visited by moose, deer, and an occasional fox.
