Location:Dexter, Maine
Bedrooms:1 Property Type:Bed & Breakfast
Amenities:Air Conditioning, Cable/Satellite TV, Child Friendly, DVD Player, Disability Access, Patio, TV, Towels, Wireless Internet AccessActivities:Beach, Biking, Board Games, Canoeing, Fishing, Gym, Hiking, Kayaking, Massage, Rafting, Restaurants, Running, Shopping, Sledding, Snow Shoeing, Snow Skiing, Snowmobiling
Description:The Brewster Inn, a bed and breakfast in Dexter, Maine, is just 20 minutes off I95 a 50-minute drive to Bangor and the beautiful, scenic Moosehead Lake and Mount Katahdin region of Maine. nWhether you are looking for a romantic getaway, quiet weekend of relaxation, wedding or retreat location, business facility, or a vacation filled with outdoor activities, The Brewster Inn, our bed and breakfast near Bangor, Maine, welcomes you! nThe Brewster Inn is on the National Register of Historic Places and was the family home of former Maine Governor and Senator Owen Brewster. If you ever saw the 5-time Oscar award-winning film The Aviator starring Leonardo De Caprio as Howard Hughes, then you will have seen Alan Alda from MASH playing Senator Owen Brewster, who was in charge of the Government task force that tried to bring Howard Hughes down. nPresidents Truman and Taft, 7 Senators (that we 're aware of), and Louis B Mayer, the founder of MGM Films, have all been and stayed here. The house was remodeled in 1934 by Maine 's (and quite possibly New England 's) most famous architect, John Calvin Stevens. nOur home was shown on TV across the USA on HGTV in June 2008 on If Walls Could Talk and has been replayed numerous times since then. nWe are proud to be part of such fascinating history! nOur 9 guest rooms range from expansive to cozy, and each offers a distinct personality. Some feature Kingsize beds, fireplaces, original wood paneling, window seats and original tile bathrooms. Others offer a view of the gardens or a whirlpool bath for two. One handicapped accessible guestroom is also available. All guest rooms have their own bathrooms ,large LCD HD cable TV, AC in season and their own independant heating controls, wi-fi, lIPhone docking stations, uxury bathrobes and towels as well as in-room DVD players with movies all available for you to enjoy. nWe also encourage you to take advantage of our large living room, expansive gardens, screen porch and patio for relaxation, reading, conversation or just watching the world go by. The dining room is a great space for writing or playing board games nThe Brewster Inn welcomes children of all ages. nWe partner with a local spa to offer spa treatments and massage either here at the Inn or at the spa. nWe also can offer 24hr gym memberships at Millside Fitness in Dexter for just $5 a day. nExplore the area and all of its quaint charm while staying with us at The Brewster Inn. Walk to shops in Dexter where you will find a variety of shopping, restaurants, antiques and Maine made items. Take a drive or bicycle ride around the area and experience an abundance of scenic views from Lake Wassookeag, charming farms and beautiful countryside. n nVisit one our many local farms and orchards for apple and pumpkin picking. Done28099t forget to take home delicious Maine pure maple syrup. nIn the winter, curl up in the living room window seat and watch the snow fall, or sit by the fire and indulge in novels and hot chocolate. Enjoy activities such as our winter town festival, dog sledding, horse drawn sled rides. snowmobiling, snow shoeing, skiing and ice fishing. Dexter is also on the Maine snowmobile trails with the ITS trail running right past us. nIn the warmer months relax on our covered porches and enjoy over an acre of rose and perennial gardens complemented by an ornamental pond. Enjoy moosewatching, whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, biking, fishing, photography, public beaches, nature and river walks and birdwatching all close by n
