Travel Reference
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Phippsburg
Sebasco Harbor Estates
, Route 217, Sebasco Estates 04565. A combi-
nation of old seaside resort and modern amenities. Nearly 100 guest
accomodations spread out among dozens of buildings, cottages and du-
plexes. Four-story squat “Lighthouse” is among the most unique. Pool,
tennis, golf, bowling and swimming make for fun on this 650-acre prop-
erty. Restaurant on property. Open seasonally. Modified American Plan
available. Lobster and sightseeing cruises aboard 38-foot
Ruth
leave
from Estates' dock. Moderate to expensive.
389-1161.
Rockport
Strawberry Hill Motor Inn
, US 1, Rockport 04856. 20 rooms overlook-
ing Glen Cove off Penobscot Bay, although this establishment is not on
the water. Private balconies, cable TV, outdoor heated pool, air-
conditioned, continental breakfast, phones, no pets. Open year-round.
Moderate to expensive.
594-5462.
The Samoset Resort
, 220 Warrenton Street, Rockport 04856. 150 lux-
ury rooms on sprawling grounds that include championship golf course
and mile-long breakwater to Rockland Harbor Lighthouse. Indoor pool,
sauna, hot-tub and health club. Restaurants, lounges, outdoor patio din-
ing. Indoor tennis. Open year-round. Occupancy rate is so high be sure to
reserve early. Moderate to expensive.
594-2511.
Rockland
Captain Lindsey House Inn
, 5 Lindsey Street, Rockland 04841. Nine
nicely appointed rooms with private baths in the harbor district. Open
year-round and serving breakfast and dinner. Phones, TV, some water
views, fireside cordials. Adjaceant to Waterworks Restaurant and Pub.
Moderate to expensive.
596-7950.
Searsport
Captain A.V. Nickels Inn
, 127 East Atlantic Coast Highway (US 1),
Searsport 04974. Eat your heart out Bob Newhart. This is an inn to re-
member in the classic sense. Listed on the National Register of Historic
Places, it boasts rooms furnished with antiques, great breakfasts, formal
gardens and a ballroom that has been the setting for many weddings.
Open year-round. Moderate to expensive.
800-343-5001.
Vinalhaven
The Tidewater Motel
, PO Box 546, Vinalhaven Island 04863. This
fairly modern motel perched right on the water's edge bills itself as the is-
