Boothbay Harbor, MaineEast Boothbay
Bluebird Ocean Point Inn
Seaside cottage inn
East Boothbay Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Renovated
2023
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
The house
Bluebird by LarkSeaside cottage inn
Days revolve around the rocky shoreline, with guests watching boats across Card Cove before gathering around lawn fire pits at dusk.
What it’s good at
Notable
Elder and Ash interiors dress coastal cottages in nautical stripes and weathered wood.
Listed
Hosting coastal travelers along Card Cove since Captain Edward Burnham opened in 1898.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
With pine forests at its back and the Atlantic unfurling at its feet, Bluebird Ocean Point Inn captures the easygoing soul of a classic Maine summer.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Forest walking trails begin right outside, and the boat docks of Boothbay Harbor are a ten-minute drive away.
The rooms
Select rooms have working fireplaces, and private porches on the waterfront cottages look straight across Card Cove.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated outdoor pool opens for the summer season, enclosed by a white picket fence near the shore.
Restaurant
Ocean Point Kitchen
Tables look out across Card Cove through multi-pane windows, and umbrella-shaded picnic tables dot the waterfront lawn.
At the table
Spindle barstools and dark wood paneling line the bar, which pours local beers and evening cocktails.
How it began
The main house dates to 1898, when it doubled as the local post office and general store.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.