Listed on the National Historic Register � Listed in Fodor's Maine Coast Guide as "Highly Recommended" � Showcased in America�s Painted Ladies and Historic Inns of the Northeast � Featured in Yankee and Down East magazines Old houses tell stories, and this stunning second empire Victorian mansion has a wealth to share. Built in 1874 by Captain John McGilvery, a member of one of Searsport�s most prominent seafaring, shipbuilding families, its' rich history is complete with an intriguing cast of characters. The Inn was a garrison for army officers in the early 1940s, and later the retreat of impressionist painter Waldo Peirce. A well know Maine artist of international repute, Peirce was one of the most colorful personalities in American art. Lifelong friends and portrait artist of Ernest Hemingway, who allegedly frequented the Inn, Peirce found inspiration and refuge along the breathtaking shores of Penobscot Bay. Now the home of another sea captain's great-granddaughter with Scottish roots, this elegant bed and breakfast is decorated with family heirlooms and period antiques capturing the essence of years gone by. The Carriage House Inn overlooks the shores of Penobscot Bay, and sits within walking distance from the center of the quaint village of Searsport on coastal Route 1. The Inn is surrounded by 2 acres of gracious, park-like grounds with ocean views. Come find your own inspiration and refuge! Browse the local antique shops, fish off the Searsport Pier, visit the Penobscot Marine Museum, stroll the rocky shore of the Bay. Searsport is also conveniently located in the Mid-Coast region, between Camden and Bar Harbor, both easy day trips to enhance your Maine getaway.