Castine Inn & Restaurant
Bed and Breakfast

The Castine Inn Bed and Breakfast is located in a peaceful, historic village which sits on the tip of a peninsula overlooking the Penobscot Bay, an unspoiled region of the Acadia Maine Coast. Castine remains one of the most beautiful towns in New England with many of the 18th and 19th century Georgian and Federal style homes carefully restored such that the town has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1898, one block from the harbor this bed and breakfast is an elegant, three-story home surrounded by a wrap-around porch and lovely perennial gardens.

The Castine Inn offers thirteen guest rooms and four suites warmly appointed in the carefree style and ambience that attracted visitors in the 1920's. Choose from accommodations with one queen, two twin or two king beds, each with private bath. The four suites include an adjoining sitting room and many rooms offer lovely views of the gardens or the active harbor.

The Inn's perfect location puts fascinating town history within walking distance and a 'Welcome to Castine' walking brochure allows intriguing exploration at your leisure. Hiking, cycling, kayaking, boating and swimming emphasize this Main Coast state of mind. By car, visit your choice of eclectic destinations such as the tiny village of Deer Isle which boasts more art galleries per capita than any other small town in Maine, or the town of Blue Hill, home of Blue Hill Books and Northlight Books.

About an hour away lies Mount Desert Island, home to Acadia National Park and the immensely popular resort area of Bar Harbor where you can find sailing or power excursion boats that tour the harbor or go further out on a whale watching expedition and don't forget the camera!

Owner Amy Gutow graciously welcomes guests into the dining room where her husband Tom presents his unique and refined cuisine showcasing the natural bounty of the region.

The Castine Inn dining room, and in particular its chef, innkeeper Tom Gutow, have been featured in Bon Appetit magazine, the New York Times, the Boston Globe and were recently awarded four diamonds by AAA, recognizing Tom as one of the top chefs in the North Eastern United States.

Tom draws from his diverse experiences in this country and France to create dishes with multiple layers of concentrated flavors and contrasting textures. By combining ingredients in a manner that focuses their characteristic tastes, Tom creates a cuisine that reveals to diners the true flavors of the food.

For guests of the inn he plans a full, complimentary breakfast each morning.

According to Downeast Magazine, the Castine Inn has "so refined the simple offerings of food and rest that they have become themselves a reason to travel." Make your plans today to experience the peace and tranquility, awe-inspiring scenery and award winning dining at The Castine Inn.