By-The-Sea Bed and Breakfast, 435 Herrick Rd, Brooksville, ME 04617, US

HistoryThe Oakland House was opened on July 4th, 1889. The original homestead was enlarged dramatically from a small 2-story colonial 8 room house to a huge, 3-story, mansard roofed Victorian sort of Maine coast inn. This property has never been out of the family as it was an original grant from King George of England in 1767. Over the years, the innkeeper's children and then their children became the innkeepers. Now, there are 8 cottages in distinctive, authentic one-of-a-kind designs welcoming families, couples, and singles. The old ice house now has six private rooms. In recent years, the Acorn was rented per room, hostel-style, but this practice ceased last summer, during the pandemic. Still, we kept the names of the separate rooms, all named after local wildlife. Today, this is a peaceful 60 acre retreat along the shore of East Penobscot Bay. Some things never change, others do...making things even better.SpecialtiesThe Oakland House is a resort colony of eight vintage cottages, the Acorn Guest House and 132-year old inn on 60 acres on Eggemoggin Reach, overlooking picturesque Pumpkin Island to the right and the iconic Deer Isle Bridge to the left. We offer a restorative haven for guests in search of breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, hikes to gorgeous overlooks, cozy nights by the fireplace and silence disturbed only by the call of loons in the nighttime. The newly renovated inn has four rooms/suites on the second floor, and six rooms/suites on the third floor available for rent. The restaurant at the Oakland House opened its doors for the first time in over a decade in June 2019. While the restaurant closed for the 2020 season due to the pandemic, we fully intend to re-open in June 2021. Great family vacations, romantic getaways, secret hideaways, special family events, small weddings and small corporate events. Just 11 miles from Blue Hill, yet off the beaten path somewhat, nature is key here. This has been a favorite vacation destination since 1889. On the shore of Penobscot Bay at the heart of the Blue Hill Peninsula, Maine.