Hosts: Patricia and Frank Kulla

Rooms: 5

Address: 190 West Main Street, Searsport, Waldo County, Maine 04974 USA

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Telephone:  (207) 548-6575,
(800) 698-6575

Fax: (207) 548-0938

Nearby Attractions: Searsport, a small coastal town, is centrally located on mid-coast Maine. Large ships frequently moor behind our Inn as this is both a fishing town and an active seaport. It is quite a sight to see a ship all lighted at night, reflecting in the water- awaiting the tug boats to escort it to the pier, or watching lobster boats checking their traps.

• Penobscot Marine Museum - the oldest marine museum in Maine.
  
• Fort Knox State Park - the original Fort Knox - intriguing
  
• Fort Point State Park - with light house and moat
  
• Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor - a must see!
  
• Mt. Battie State Park in Camden - you can see Acadia Nat'l Park from there
  
• Lincolnville Beach - 3 great restaurants and a terrific public beach. Swan Lake State Park - "warm" water swimming , beautiful and quiet
  
• Winterport Winery
  
• Belfast - a delightful and beautiful harbor front town with great shopping, sailing, kayaking and excursion boats
  
• Searsport - a deep water sea port - and considered the Antique Capital of Maine - unique shops, 3 public beaches, great fishing pier
  
• Searsport Rug Hooking - if you're a "hooker" this is the ultimate studio
  
• Excellent dining facilities from family dining to fine dining - and the best lobster along the coast
  
• Golfing - many 9 hole courses - plus the famous Samoset golf course
  
• Whale-watching, Nature watching, Hiking, seaglass and sea shell hunting on Sears Island - the largest uninhabited island on the East coast
  
• Live theater, Concerts
  
• Galleries
  
• Owls Head Transportation Museum
  
• Farnsworth Art Museum

"We were looking at the web site and confirm that everything you promised was delivered AND SOME!!!!! It is so nice to see an honest account of good hospitality."

"We want to thank you again for helping to make one of the happiest moments in our lives a most memorable one. We will never forget Watchtide ... by the Sea!, nor will we ever forget you, Nancy-Linn and Jack."

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"To those who visit here, know that you are in the presence of gracious hospitality unlike that which you will find anywhere else in the world. To enjoy a stay at Watchtide is to be among those lucky enough to experience a bit of heaven on earth. Count this blessing twice!"

"We wanted to write to say 'Thanks' for giving us a wonderful time at Watchtide and to tell you that you won 'Our Best Hotel in New England'. This is our considered opinion after many other hotels. We will be back!!!"

General Information: At 1794 Watchtide by the Sea in Searsport, Maine, we take great pleasure in offering all our guests superior accommodations and services that include: all private baths (2 with whirlpool tubs) natural soaps and turn-down service.

Sumptuous linens, crystal candy dishes filled with Nan's Crans, up-to-date magazines and baskets filled with every imaginable item you might have forgotten, including blow-dryers. Plus every closet unveils thirsty terry cloth robes; and the bedding includes wondrous cozy sheep's wool comforters.

• A library with cable TV
  
• A guest lounge with large cable TV, comfortable sofa and chairs, a game table with jigsaw puzzles, cards, games and a lady's desk
  
• A beautiful marble top chess table on the sun porch invites you to participate in a game
  
• Or just sit back and enjoy the sun porch with all its comfortable chairs and great reading material
  

Mornings you'll awaken to a sweet and savory breakfast exquisitely prepared and served on our beautiful 60' long wicker furnished sun porch overlooking our bird sanctuary and Penobscot Bay with all the splendor of ships - large and small. Our fare includes a variety of succulent native berries and Maine's own delightful coffees, homemade popovers and our very own "Tiger's Original Maine Flavored butters". Plus we have an 18 hour hot refreshment bar.

Lounge away the day on the sunporch - or watching the birds in the backyard overlooking the bay. Enjoy a picnic lunch - or just catch a little sun in the comfortable lawn chairs - or take a stroll to the rocky beach or to Moose Point State Park to watch the seals.

Rooms & Rates: (all prices quoted in US Dollars)

$110.50-198/night/based on 2 nights.

Savory breakfast included.

"Still enjoying those bog berries (beans). My pine pillow looks and smells great in our 'guest room'. We sent some folks your way - hope they made it. Just wanted to thank you for your kindness and hospitality - miss your buckwheat cakes and peach pansy juice. You both made our trip to Maine memorable!"

"Nan ... just want to thank you for making our "honeymoon" at Watchtide by the Sea a wonderful memory. Your bed and breakfast was delightful. So many wonderful things to see in every room. So very charming. I especially loved the sunporch and the delicious breakfasts you prepared and taking the time to make it so special. Our bedroom in the General Knox suite was gorgeous. I don't think I have ever slept in a more comfortable bed with such wonderful pillows. And that down comforter....was to die for. Your little touches made it all the more lovely."