1774 Waterfront Inn

Gorgeous Waterfront, Popham Beach, Event Barn, Dock, Mooring, Historical Estate Stay in our elegant 18th century farmhouse--meticulously restored to preserve its history and lovingly refreshed with a modern farmhouse style--with a renovated 1800s barn. Set on a 4.5 acre private waterfront estate steeped in natural beauty and authentic Maine charm. Simply stunning views. The house has 8 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms (including a master suite with private porch and entry), open chef's kitchen, breakfast room, formal dining room, formal living room and cozy study. Experience indoor/outdoor living on the patio with teak dining table, seating area, and bar perfect for meals, cocktail hours or lounging. Kitchen garden. Native plant landscaping and flower gardens. Enjoy lawn games, cocktail hours, lounging in Adirondack chairs, and picnics on our sweeping lawn. Steep in the tranquility and natural beauty of the landscape. Wake up to the sunrise over the Kennebec, watch seals playing on the island, eagles swooping overhead. Stargaze around the fire pit while toasting s'mores. Moore your yacht or just use our deep-water dock on the world-renowned Kennebec River to arrive in style, or head off for a sunset cruise, an excursion to Popham Beach or Sequin island lighthouse. Charter a local pontoon cruise, fishing trip, bird watching adventure, and more. Or just cast a line for stripers, watch a quiet sunrise, or snap some beautiful photos. Enjoy group dinners around our handmade farm tables in the barn. Down our road you'll find a beautiful swimming hole and place to launch kayaks, miles of hiking trails, Thistle Dew Alpaca Farm, Center Pond Farm, the Phippsburg Historical Society, Library and Bisson's Center Store for provisions. In Phippsburg you'll find nearby Popham Beach (10 min drive), Bates-Morse Mountain Preserve, golf, tennis, and kayaking at Sebasco Harbor, hidden coves, lobster shacks, restaurants, and farm stands. Head to charming Bath and Brunswick for restaurants, galleries, Maine Maritime Museum, Bowdoin College; Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (Boothbay), Ried State Park (Georgetown), Sailing (Harpswell); LL Bean and outlets (Freeport) and day trips to Portland. Here, you’ll feel like you are away from it all--surrounded by natural beauty and small town charm--but you’re only a stone’s throw from anything you could possibly need or desire. Just 15 minutes from Bath, 20 minutes from Brunswick, and 45 minutes from Portland. Popham Beach is 15 minutes down the road. Host a lobster bake, family reunion, retreat or meeting in the barn. For weddings and events, please inquire about availability, contract and pricing. (Please note that there are often mosquitos during the summer months in our area, though their presence or absence depends on the weather and fluctuates throughout the season or even the week. We recommend bringing bug spray.) (Please also note that there is a newly renovated 3 bed apartment ("The Hayloft") with vaulted ceilings and water views above the 19th c barn that is also available for rent, as well as a newly renovated farmhouse next door.)