SUMMARY: The Craignair Inn by the Sea in Spruce Head is an award-winning MidCoast Maine bed and breakfast. The inn has been recognized as one of the best bed and breakfasts in Maine. The owners pride themselves on sustainability and offer guests a free EV charging station. Eco-friendly soaps and products are used throughout. There are also 47 solar panels which power the buildings.
All rooms have private bathrooms, Wi-Fi, comfortable bedding and many have ocean views. The Main Inn does not have air conditioning or TVs, but Vestry rooms do have window air conditioning and TVs. Breakfast is served daily and includes vegetarian options.
MORE INFORMATION: Number of Rooms: 16 guest rooms
History: The inn was built in 1928 and opened in 1930 as a boarding house for quarry workers who were working on Clark Island. In 1947, it was converted to an inn. The Vestry building behind the inn was once a chapel where the workers worshiped.
Amenities: The inn has common spaces decked out in local artwork, a piano, a library with games, a telescope, and a fire pit.
The Causeway Restaurant and Clark Bar is on-site and has an ocean-view deck. The restaurant serves dinner on Thursday through Monday and brunch on Sunday.
Recreational Activities: The inn is just 15 minutes from Rockland, which has shops and restaurants. Clark Island Preserve is close by with beaches and hiking trails.
Season of Operation: The Main Inn is open year-round. The Vestry is open from May through October