Lincolnville, Maine
The Inn at Ocean's Edge
Seaside shingle inn
Seaside shingle inn
Shingle-style buildings sit among coastal grounds, with green lawns rolling down to a quiet pebble beach on Penobscot Bay.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Here, on the shores of Penobscot Bay, betwen the picturesque towns of Camden and Belfast, is a hotel that combines old-world elegance and modern hospitality in roughly equal measure, to great effect.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Camden harbor sits a ten-minute drive south, while Lincolnville Beach is just up the coast.
The rooms
Hilltop rooms look across the bay from private balconies, decorated in soft blues and coastal whites.
The infinity pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated saltwater pool looks across the bay, bordered by sun loungers and an outdoor stone fireplace.
Sauna and massage
A cedar sauna sits inside the Poolhouse, just steps from two quiet rooms for massage treatments.
At the table
Breakfast is served beside open French doors facing the water, followed by afternoon drinks in the fireside pub.
How it began
Tim and Joan Porta of Migis Lodge took over in 2004, replacing dark Victorian decor with airy coastal colors.
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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.