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Topside Inn Bed and Breakfast: Traveler Reviews

Topside Inn Bed and Breakfast
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 based on 69 reviews 69 Reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 19 B&Bs in Boothbay Harbor
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  • Rooms: 21
Property Type: Bed and Breakfast
  • Guest rooms in a private home or small hotel that includes breakfast in the price of lodging.
Description: The Topside Inn Bed & Breakfast is a 19th-century sea captain's home and summer guesthouses in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Overlooking the scenic harbor... This description is based on information provided by the B&B / inn.
Address:
60 McKown Street
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538

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Reviews of Topside Inn Bed and Breakfast

( 20-24 of 69 )
“Excellent Inn, wonderful hosts.”

Topside Inn Bed and Breakfast

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5 of 5 stars
KENILWORTH NJ
Jul 23, 2007
2/4 found this review helpful

We stayed at the Topside Inn last week for 2 days and loved the place. Everything was just right and very relaxing. The view from the Inn is fantastic but the service and attention to detail was even better. The innkeepers succeed in making you feel at home and are trying hard to perfect this little gem of an Inn that they have only owned for 5 years. We stayed in one of the rooms away from the main house and had zero complaints. Our 12 year old son loved the place and wanted to stay longer( loved the breakfast and afternoon cookies). The Inn is on top of a hill so the short climb back from town can be a challenge if you are not in shape but you could always call a cab if that is a concern. We also stayed at the Rocktide Inn this trip but the Topside was by far the better choice. We can't wait to return.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Service
    • Disliked — could not stay longer
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WASTIN'AWAYAGAIN's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2007
Traveled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: November 03, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene, Families with young children
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine
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“A real gem”

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5 of 5 stars
Sussex, UK
Jun 24, 2007
1/4 found this review helpful

We stayed at the Topside for 2 nights in early May. I would find it difficult to fault anything about this superb Inn. Brian and Ed were friendly and helpful, recommending places to visit and to eat. They even lent me their road atlas. The rooms were beautifully decorated, and as they were at the top of the house gave the most wonderful views. I still think of sitting on the chair on the landing and gazing out at the Harbour. We felt relaxed, and that the Inn was a home from home. I would recommend the Topside without hesitation.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Very high standards, and genuinely friendly owners
    • Disliked — I cannot think of anything
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Elstonian's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2007
Traveled with: Friends
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 35-49
Member since: January 11, 2004
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Other
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“A lovely B&B”

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4 of 5 stars
Portland, OR
Jun 20, 2007
1/2 found this review helpful

Stayed overnight with Brian and Ed, owners of the Topside Inn. What a
great stay. We had a room at the top of the stairs facing the harbor,
and the view, was spectacular. The room appointments were nice as well. The people we met there were great fun, and had wonderful conversations. The only downside was the shower broke, which was an inconvenience, but manageable. Also the internet wireless connection wasn't working right, which was also inconvenient. Loved staying there, and sat for hours on the front porch talking, drinking wine, and looking at the view. I'd go back in a heartbeat.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The views and the owners
    • Disliked — Lack of Internet which shold be fixed now.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
grapdad's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 65+
Member since: June 11, 2003
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Great food / Wine, Shopping
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“great inn, great hosts...a great comnination!”

Topside Inn Bed and Breakfast

Jun 11, 2007
1/5 found this review helpful

the inn has something for everybody! the grounds are immaculate-- lawns, gardens, and best view of the water. the common areas are comfortable, tasteful, and stylish. the guest rooms in the main house
are absolutely lovely and full of character. the rooms in the other buildings are more motel style, but are updated and can accomodate children, dogs, etc if needed. i'd stay in the main house, but then i am drawn to the charm of grand old houses. breakfast is much more than the usual continental fare-- fresh pastries, hot items, and the best homemade granola on the planet. lastly, the hosts are truly delightful and friendly and really make you feel like a guest in their house. they set the tone, rain or shine, for a relaxing and liesurely time. this place is topnotch!

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
sia2007's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2007
Traveled with: Other
Age group: 35-49
Member since: June 11, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Pet owners, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene
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“Fabulous Views & Hosts!”

Topside Inn Bed and Breakfast

May 21, 2007
1/7 found this review helpful

I cannot say enough about how great my evening was at Topside. I only wish that I could have stayed longer than one night.

We had the room with two beds on the first floor of the main house and it was lovely with its own sitting area. There were fresh cookies in the dining area and dozens of current magazines in the library. I could have easily spent a week there, and this was before the beginning of tourist season.

Our hosts were very helpful and responsive to any requests. They recommended an excellent restaurant for dinner, not one we would have picked on our own. And they made me a special vegetarian breakfast. Their granola is TO DIE FOR!

I've stayed in many B&B's and this was easily one of the best.

Also, I asked our hosts about the previous reviewer with the dogs and they told me (and I could see) that none of the rooms off the main house were open yet, so they're not sure where the man with the dog was staying. They do, however, have rooms for folks with dogs.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Yummy Breakfast
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
tulliaferox's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2007
Traveled with: Friends
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 25-34
Member since: March 29, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Pet owners
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure
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Topside Inn Bed and Breakfast Address

60 McKown Street, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538