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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
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Boating
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Photo copier / fax In business centre
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Breakfast buffet
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Special diet menus
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Grade: 90 out of 100
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60 McKown St, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538-1863
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I’m not sure I’ve ever felt so special! Mark, Buzz, Rebekah and Hannah have thought of everything! We were greeted with the most wonderful “welcome board” with a warm towel, yummy zucchini quiche and toddy that were out of this world (I forgot about the fresh oatmeal raisin cookie!) We took our treats out to the lawn and enjoyed them in the Adirondack chairs that sat facing the bay and watched the sun go down. We couldn’t bear to leave the view to go eat dinner, so we ordered a charcuterie board and another toddy! Oh my goodness…. Blueberry lemon drop was to die for and the charcuterie board was super tasty and well thought out. We finally decided to head to our room, which had super comfy chairs out on the porch with a blanket on each one to continue enjoying the sunset. Inside, the bed,oh my goodness the bed! I’m a bed and pillow snob and these were awesome! My sister and I decided to take a bath and enjoy our stand alone tub (with a bath bomb provided by Topside)! It was a wonderful way to wind down from a long day of driving. We wrapped up in the robes provided by Topside that were again, so cozy! (My sister bought me one for my birthday/Christmas) Finally, we enjoyed their carefully thought out and amazing breakfast! The main course was eggs Benedict which is all of our favorite! Not only was it beautiful to look at, but even more yummy than you could imagine. I spent the rest of the day thinking about it! They also had fresh made muffins and breads with fresh butters and jams for spreading, as well as yogurt with fresh fruit and homemade granola! Have you ever had a meal that was so good you kept thinking about it the rest of the day? This was that meal! My husband and I want to tour New England together and Topside is at the top of the “to stay” list for sure. I can’t wait to get back!…
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from A H, Owner at Topside Inn
Responded 2 days ago
Greetings Mac&Dee, We love ensuring our guests feel special, and we are delighted to know you felt the warmth of our hospitality at every turn. Rebekah and Hannah are indeed wonderful assets to our team, and they will be thrilled to know you were properly pampered. Thank you for taking in our views from our Adirondack chairs while you enjoyed your treats, and your description of our breakfast is making us hungry! We can't wait to welcome you both again to Topside!
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This is such an amazing place!!! Not only is the location gorgeous, right on Boothbay Harbor, yet Mark, Buzz, Rebekah, JP, and Greg make you feel like family. They have thought of every amenity possible and if they have missed something… feel free to ask, and if possible they are happy to oblige. Each room is special in its own rite with certain amenities. The full breakfasts are INCREDIBLE and made fresh to order, and the staff could not be more accommodating! We are truly grateful to have found the Topside Inn five years ago and consider it our “happy place” away from home, still after three visits there. Thank you Topside Inn for ANOTHER WONDERFUL stay! You deserve all the recognition and awards you are receiving! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 Thank you!
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Room Tip: Every room has some varying amenities, yet ALL rooms have great views!
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Response from J M, Innkeeper at Topside Inn
Responded 17 Jun 2022
Dear Boveri, Thank you for joining us again; your loyalty means the world to us. After numerous visits, we consider you a wonderful addition to our Topside family. Your glowing accolades regarding our carefully curated breakfast spreads and generous hospitality are truly appreciated. Our aim is to always ensure that guests want for nothing, and we are humbled to know this was achieved for you. Thank you once again, and we will be eagerly waiting for your return to Boothbay. Best wishes!
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While traveling along the Maine coast, we had the opportunity to stay at the Topside Inn. What a treasure!!!! When we checked in we were welcomed with a delicious drink and a savory treat. The main house has this lovely porch that overlooks the harbor and folks were relaxing in their rocking chairs reading books. It was pure heaven and I couldn't wait to join in. And then there is the breakfast ..... OVER THE TOP fantastic!!! Delicious, beautifully presented and both Buzz and Mark, the owners, are so passionate about their venture and it shows. I had asked Buzz about the delicious zucchini cake I had upon arrival and he showed me the recipe in their cookbook and told me I could just make a copy. I appreciated that he didn't push a sale of his book so, I had to buy it! And did I mention the cookie jar, that is available in the afternoon/evening for a little treat? My only regret is that I left before the afternoon cookies were available on departure day.…
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from A H, Owner at Topside Inn
Responded 1 week ago
Hello Dana, Greetings from Boothbay Harbor! We are so glad you joined us during your travels along the Maine coastline, and now that you have discovered us, you'll have to come back! As you noted, we love to welcome our guests with a tasty treat and welcome drink, and we love that you lingered with us on our porch overlooking the harbor. We will be sure to share your compliments with our talented team in the kitchen who love ensuring our guests are wowed at breakfast, and we're glad you grabbed a copy of our cookbook to remember us by! Mark and Buzz say hello, and on behalf of all of us at Topside, join us again soon. Another batch of cookies await!
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A slice of heaven, beautiful hilltop views, sublime hosts, amazing breakfasts. Truly the best small inn we have ever been to. May well be the best inn in all of the USA. Rooms were spacious and thoughtfully decorated as were all the common rooms. Extensive coffee n beverage station for do it yourself thirst quenching any time day or night.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from A H, Owner at Topside Inn
Responded 1 week ago
Hello James, Thank you for joining us in our slice of heaven here in Maine! We are honored to be ranked so highly in your estimation, and it was our pleasure to host you. Thank you for joining us in our common spaces and decks, and we're glad you helped yourself to coffee whenever you needed! Until next time!
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The location, ambience, and personnel were wonderful! The view and accommodations were top notch - we loved it. Not easily accessible for handicap or those who need assistance. Great location - town/restaurants a quick walk. Personnel were helpful, accommodating and lovely to work with.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: If you plan to walk to town and around the area, there is a steep incline to the property.
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Response from A H, Owner at Topside Inn
Responded 1 week ago
Greetings dstone, We do indeed pride ourselves on our service and location here in Boothbay Harbor, and we're glad to know we hit the mark! Please be sure to let us know what we can do to ensure easy access to all our offerings for next time, as we would love to welcome you back to Topside in the future.
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Can't say enough positive things about our stay. No detail too small. Lovely people. Gorgeous views and convenient to harbor. Fantastic breakfasts. Great bar scene. And impeccably clean room. So moved by the stay that we changed our trip to spend more days. Worth every penny. Will 100% be back again.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from A H, Owner at Topside Inn
Responded 2 weeks ago
Hello jimdawg66, We are truly honored to earn such a designation! Thank you for sharing your glowing review with our hardworking and caring team. We are glad you embraced our harbor views and found our breakfasts to be fantastic, as we put a lot of love and care into each day's spread. We love that you extended your stay, and we can't wait to welcome you back to Boothbay Harbor.
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We decided to make the Topside Inn our honeymoon stay since I had never been to Maine. We then invited my mother to come with us after my dad passed away right before our wedding. The owners made our stay so wonderful. The suite was available for us (room 26) and the room next to us was available for mom (room 25). Both rooms had beautiful views and amenities. To start each day, we had an amazing breakfast. “Amazing” is an understatement. Eggs fresh from the chickens on site and other ingredients from the garden. It was the perfect start to each day. We’d come back from our daily activities and have cocktails before dinner. The weather was so wonderful, we’d be sipping cocktails out on the grass in the chairs under the sun and enjoying the view The room photos are from our suite. I highly recommend. It just gives you room to spread out and enjoy…
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from A H, Owner at Topside Inn
Responded 2 weeks ago
Hello Laura, Perfection is what we aim for at Topside, and we are delighted to learn that we hit the mark during your honeymoon stay. It was our pleasure to ensure your visit was memorable in all the best ways, and it was a pleasure to introduce you to the beauty and charm of Maine as well. Our condolences on the death in your family, and we're glad we could also host your mother during your family's time of mourning. You are all now part of our Topside family as well, and we hope you can make many more memories here with us over the coming years. We hope to welcome you all back.
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We recently returned from this special inn. Perched on top of a hill, overlooking Boothbay Harbor, the setting doesn’t get much better. The owners do not spare any details, from the welcome cocktail and horsdveours to the elaborate breakfasts. Rebecca is delightful and made you feel at home. We will definitely return and highly recommend.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from A H, Owner at Topside Inn
Responded 3 weeks ago
Hello Helaine, It was our pleasure to showcase the five-star hospitality and views we are known for here at Topside! Thank you for joining us here at Boothbay Harbor, and we're glad we impressed, starting with our welcome cocktail. Rebekah appreciates your praise of our expansive breakfasts, and we hope you will make yourself at home with us again.
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We were greeted by Rebecca , the general manager with a sit-down description of the inn and a wonderful welcome cocktail and snack. Rebecca and her staff helped with dinner reservations and suggestions for activities. The breakfast was amazing ! Different each day! The bed was extremely comfortable and the room was immaculate. Ample parking and beautiful grounds. Will be back !
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: No need to bring any wine! They have an extensive wine list !
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Response from A H, Owner at Topside Inn
Responded 3 weeks ago
Hello Jim, Thank you for entrusting your weekend with Topside! Rebekah was happy to welcome you warmly to our boutique experience, and we're glad you enjoyed your welcome refreshment and snack. It was our pleasure to assist with dinner suggestions and reservations and we agree that our breakfast is not to be missed! We can't wait to host your next getaway in Boothbay Harbor
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Topside Inn knows how to do IT right, and what I mean when I say "IT", I mean everything!! From the start of the reservation process in talking with Rebecka, she recommended the perfect room for our anniversary celebration. The room was beautifu, cozy with the fireplace, and the patio view was wonderful. One of our highlights was the "Cookie Du Jour." Every day there was a different homemade cookie in the lobby. The oatmeal raisin was my favorite and my husband's was the chocolate peanut butter. But honestly I had a hard time choosing. The gourmet breakfast left me speechless everyday. Again it was hard to choose a favorite morning....might have to be the carrot cake pancakes with maple cream cheese drizzle. Mark, Buzz and Rebecka were perfect hosts. Their advice was helpful in our planning. The very informative and beautiful website was a great launch to my planning.... and always quick with a suggestion while we were there. Their staff were also phenomenal. Their prime location made us feel away from the hustle and bustle of town, but it is convenient enough to walk into town within minutes. All I can say is if your travels bring you to Boothbay Harbor, look no further than Topside Inn for deluxe accommodations and a memorable stay.…
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from A H, Owner at Topside Inn
Responded 3 weeks ago
Hello scrap59, Perfection is certainly what we love to hear! Thank you for joining us for a memorable anniversary getaway! We are glad to hear that your stay proceeded smoothly from start to finish, and we know our guests are always in good hands with Rebekah. We are glad you loved your room at first sight and settled in so nicely to enjoy your time together. We loved wowing you at every breakfast, and we hope you enjoyed your adventures in Boothbay Harbor every day. Please don't hesitate to reach out when you are ready to return!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Topside Inn
Which popular attractions are close to Topside Inn?
Nearby attractions include Eventide Specialties (0.2 km), Ed Brown's Wharfside Gallery (0.1 km), and Abacus Gallery (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Topside Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Topside Inn?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a minibar, and air conditioning.
What food & drink options are available at Topside Inn?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, complimentary tea, and free instant coffee during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Topside Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include Downeast Ice Cream Factory, Red Cup Coffee House, and Blue Moon Café.
Is Topside Inn located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.08 km away from the centre of Boothbay Harbor.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Topside Inn?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Turkish, and Romanian.
Are there any historical sites close to Topside Inn?
Many travellers enjoy visiting The Wilson Memorial Chapel (4.5 km).
Does Topside Inn have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the harbour view available here.
Is Topside Inn accessible?
Yes, it offers reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.