Candlebay Inn

3.0 star property

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Porch
Private kitchen
Interior entrance
Evergreen Room
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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8 Maple Avenue, Freeport, ME, 04032
  • Place, LL Bean Flagship Store
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrington House
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Desert of Maine
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Azalea Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bayberry Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Clover Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Daisy Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Evergreen Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Forget-Me-Not-Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Forget-Me-Not-Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Freeport

With a stay at Candlebay Inn in Freeport, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of LL Bean Flagship Store and Casco Bay. .This bed & breakfast is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Freeport Historical Society and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Harrington House.

What's nearby

  • LL Bean Flagship Store - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Harrington House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bradbury Mountain State Park - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Desert of Maine - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Wolfe's Neck Farm - 14 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Freeport Station - 11 min walk
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪freeport high school cafeteria - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Candlebay Inn

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, 8-minute walk to LL Bean Flagship Store
Candlebay Inn offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include a television in a common area and a picnic area.
Take advantage of the bed & breakfast's room service. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.
Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 9:30 AM.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Archery
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1848

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children 13 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 13 are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 13 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Candlebay Inn Freeport
Candlebay Inn
Candlebay Freeport
Candlebay Inn Freeport, Maine
Candlebay Inn Freeport
Candlebay Inn Bed & breakfast
Candlebay Inn Bed & breakfast Freeport

Candlebay Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 376 out of 456 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 456 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 456 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 456 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 456 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn was great and the staff was very hospitable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Connie was extremely helpful and welcoming. The breakfast casserole, as many others have stated, was delicious. The room and bathroom were amply sized for our needs. We would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only traveling through for one night so the location just off the highway and yet in quiet, lovely setting was perfect. We enjoyed being able to take lovely walks in the evening and the next morning and even got in a bit of shopping. Dinner options were plentiful and close. My one suggestion, for those traveling, is to start breakfast service a bit earlier than 8:00 AM.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Connie was a wonderful host!!! So attentive to our needs and just makes you feel at home. The king bed was super comfortable! Easy walk to shopping and restaurants. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Connie was very nice. She even changed the breakfast menu for us when she learned that we didn’t like sweets. The room was comfortable and we really felt welcomed in Connie’s house. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Candlebay Inn is a warm and cozy bed and breakfast. The house was built in the 1800’s which adds to its charm. Our family occupied two rooms and each room was clean and with the necessary amenities including private bathrooms. The owner, Connie, was very welcoming and provided us with a wonderful breakfast. We will definitely be back on our next trip to Maine!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was very kind and welcoming! Historic building was beautiful and quaint. Room had everything you could need and the cutest lobster made of towels. The handmade breakfast was nice! Check in and checkout were easy and smooth also. So close to the downtown area, we were able to walk to see everything! Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Property was described as an inn with breakfast when it was actually a B&B. The room was very small for 3 people. Nice location and host.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

LIKE COMING HOME TO FAMILY

A very special place and owner in an historic Maine town. Connie met us after hours in her pristine B&B, offered us tea after our long trip, and made us feel like family immediately. Charming room and amazing breakfast. We'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Connie was very welcoming, and offered advice about the area. The Inn was quaint and comfortable, the breakfast delicious! We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stéphanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Our hostess was a lovely and cheerful lady, always ready to help and to advise good spots to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was equipped with sprinklers and other fire safety items. Owner graciously welcomed us.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and homey. Walking distance to all the shopping Freeport has to offer. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Bed & Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill B

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I loved Freeport, ME, and Connie was a wonderful host at Candlebay Inn.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janeen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed. Very friendly people. Quaint atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you to the inn keeper Connie and her family for a wonderful taste of New England hospitality. Hopefully I'll get to come back and visit again The inn is clean and well taken care of even though the house was built in 1848. Breakfast chats with other guests and the inn keeper was a highlight of the stay. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location!

We really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful inn. Connie was very helpful and easy to reach with questions. She gave us a choice on what we wanted for breakfast and it was delicious. We felt like we had gone back in time and could see that it was well maintained. It's just 2 blocks to LL Bean, so we could walk to it and many other stores and restaurants. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ullabritt

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was just a pleasure from check in to check out. A quiet and clean room which was beautiful. Wouldn't hesitate to stay here again. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The history

What a nice place to stay. The history of this place is incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Warm, friendly atomsphere
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024