The Brewster Inn

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The Brewster Inn

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37 Zion's Hill Road
Dexter ME 04930

(207) 924-3130
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Innkeepers: Mark Stephens

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Near Bangor Maine, our Historic Register inn is just 20min off I95 in the town of Dexter.
We have 9 guestrooms all with excellent beds for a peaceful night’s sleep, private bathrooms with shower or tub/shower, all season fireplaces, flat panel TV’s, fast free Wi-Fi, independent in room heating / AC and I-Phone docking stations.
The honeymoon suite even has a big whirlpool to unwind in,
One guestroom can take up to 5 people comfortably whilst others can take 4
Just a short 50min ride to the unspoilt, scenic and beautiful Mt Katahdin and Moosehead Lake region, Maine coast and State Parks for day trips to always remember
Your home away from home offers very comfortable lodging, a relaxing and stress free atmosphere, beautiful gardens, screen porch and patio where you’ll find a peace and tranquility.
Enjoy a wonderful full breakfast each morning, prepared freshly with main courses that change from savoury to sweet every day
The Brewster Inn is the home of former Senator and Maine Governor Ralph Owen Brewster. He was portrayed in the Oscar winning moving “The Aviator” by Alan Alda that also starred Leonardo DiCaprio as the billionaire Howard Hughes. Presidents Taft and Truman and Louis Mayer the founder of MGM films have also stayed here in years gone by.
Mark would love to hear from you. Tell him what you need to make your trip to the Brewster Inn special and he will create it just for you with his customer service skills and local expert knowledge

Activities & Attractions
ATV's	Antique Shops	Antiquing	Apple/Berry Picking
Beach	Biking	Bird Watching	Boating
Canoeing	Casino	Christmas Tree Farm	Classes and Courses
Cross-Country Skiing	Cross-Country Skiing	Fine Dining	Fishing
Golfing	Hiking	Historical Sites	Horse drawn carriage rides
Horseback Riding	Hunting	Ice Fishing	Kayaking
Lake	Local Farms and Orchards	Maple Syrup Outings	Massage services
Moose watching	Museum/Galleries	National/State Parks	Ocean
Picnic Areas	River	Sailing	Scrapbooking
Shopping	Sight-seeing	Ski Area	Skiing
Snowmobiling	Snowshoeing	Sports Arena	Swimming
Tennis	Theatre/ Concerts/ Performances	Vineyard/Winery	Water Sports
Whale Watching	Whitewater Rafting	Winter Sports	Boating
Dogsledding

Amenities
(Amenities may not apply to all rooms - Please Inquire)

2 Beds In Room

Air Conditioned

Alarm Clock

Amenities Basket

Antiques

BBQ Grill

Bicycles Available

Boat Docks (nearby)

Business Center

Business Travel

Conference Facilities

Conference Room(s)

Connecting Rooms

Copier

Courtesy Shuttle

Crib

DVD

Desk

Fax

Fireplace in Common Area

Fireplace in Room

Fitness Center Access

Gardens (at inn)

Good breakfast

Guest Computer

Guest Refrigerator

Guest Telephone

Hairdryer

Handicapped Accessible

High Speed Data Port

In room flat screen TV's

Ironing Board

Jacuzzi/Hot Tub in Room

King Bed

Library

Luxury robes and towels

Massage Available

Meeting Facilities

Microwave

Parking

Private Baths

Queen Bed

Retreat/Class Accomodations

Screen porches and patios to relax on

Spa Services

TV in Room

VCR

Videos

Wake Up Service

Wireless Internet

IPod Docking Station

Inn Known For
Bridal and baby showers	Eco-Friendly	Fall Foliage	Family Travel
Gay/Lesbian Travel	Girlfriends Getaways	Group Events	Honeymoons
National Register of Historic Places	Receptions	Retreats	Romantic Escapes
Scrapbooking and craft groups	Weddings/Vow Renewals

Forms of Payment

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American Express

Cash

Checks

Discover

Master Card

Travelers Checks

Visa

Discounts
AAA Discounts	Military Discounts	Senior Citizen Discounts

Inspections/Associations

Associations

Maine Tourism Association

Maine Innkeepers Association

Professional Assoc of Innkeepers

Sebasticook Chamber of Commerce

Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce

Languages Spoken By Innkeeper
English

Meals
Brunch	Dinner Available	Full Breakfast

Policies
Check In Policy:
Arrivals: between 3 - 8 pm. If you anticipate a later arrival then please let us know in advance. Please enquire about late check out or early check in.
Check Out Policy:
Room vacancy and check-out: by 11am. (Necessary due to room prep time for next guests.) You are however very welcome to leave luggage in the hall if you want to spend more time in the area. Please enquire about late check out or early check in.
Cancellation Policy:
Seven days advance notice is normally required for cancellation. If a cancellation is made less than seven days before the arrival date, and we are unable to rent the room, a charge equal to one night's lodging will be incurred. For cancellations made within forty-eight hours of arrival date, or early departures, and we are unable to rent the room, full payment for the booking will be incurred.Cancellations must be made by speaking with us directly or via an acknowledged email (voice mail messages do not constitute cancellation confirmation). If you are worried about the possible need for cancellation, we recommend you purchase travel insurance through a third party for your own financial protection. While we understand the occasional need for last minute cancellations, these cancellations do significantly affect us and therefore our cancellation policy is non-negotiable.
Children:
We welcome children of all ages under normal parental supervision
Childcare: No
Deposit Policy:
A credit card is required to reserve a room. One night’s deposit may be required. Full payment is due prior to departure. For some popular weekends (college graduations, Goat School in June/October, etc.), or for larger groups, we may require an advance deposit which will be non-refundable within 30 days of arrival. We may also require a minimum length of stay at such times.
Pets Welcome
We have two pet friendly rooms. Please call for availability and info
Pets Living At Inn: No
Smoking: Outside
No smoking is permitted within the inn. Careful, considerate smoking is permitted on the front porch or in the gardens. Failure to respect this policy and smoking in your room will result in a minimum charge of $200.00 for dry cleaning and loss of use of the room.

What Previous Guests Have Said...

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Posted By NB on 02/21/2013

Was greeted at the door when we arrived and was warmly welcome. Great accommodations, beautiful historical building. Mark even went out of his way to provide breakfast prior to the regular serving so we could make it in time for the sled dog races. Can't say enough about the Brewster Inn. It was a great experience and highly recommend the Brewster Inn.

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I'm very happy you enjoyed your stay here at the Brewster Inn. It has come on a long way in the last 6 years and I'm really pleased that you liked it. There's lots of great history here . Hope to see you again soon, dog sledding or not.

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Posted By on 01/27/2013

From t and d inman. We have a long history with brewster inn. My sister in law was married here and then in 1998 our daughter was married here. We have stayed at the brewster over the years but our recent stay in January was especially pleasent. Mark has done a beautiful job restoring the place. Because we were visiting family and friends we didnt have as much time to just stay put and enjoy our room. We cant wait to see the completion of your next projects Mark.

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This is one of the best things about what I do. Guests that come back again and again over time and see all the changes on each visit. The Inn has come on a long way in the 6 years I’ve been here both inside and out. I’ve still got little projects to do that will just keep those guests coming back

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Posted By solo on 10/20/2012

The innkeeper, Mark Stephens went at great length to make us feel comfortable.He provided us with valuable advice on which trips to make in the surrounding countryside.Brewster Inn is very strategic located for the exploration of the magnificent surroundings and adjacent national parks.

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Thank you for your kind words. I do try to make sure I do everything possible so that my guests will have a very enjoyable stay at the Brewster Inn. I know where all the good places are to visit in this part of Maine and that’s important whether it be National or State Parks, Spas, restaurants or the cheapest gas in the area The Brewster Inn is in a great location right in the centre of Maine. The whole State is easily accessible from here with Dexter just being 20min from I95. I get a lot of Canadian guests who stay here going from Ontario or Quebec into New Brunswick or Nova Scotia (or vice versa) as well as guests going north and south on I95. It’s also ideally positioned for guests that want to take Rt 2 into New Hampshire and Vermont. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again in the future.

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Posted By Gary and Leslie on 09/08/2012

What a great surprise awaited us in Dexter at the Brewster Inn. Mark was a great B&B host,wonderfull British wit and charm, his home (former Governors Mansion) is impecable and breakfast was one of our best after three weeks of B&B's across the North East. will definitely stay there again on our way from the Ottawa Valley to Nova Scotia.

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I’m glad you enjoyed your stay at the Brewster Inn. The Inn has a lot of history and is a very comfortable place to be. I personally make sure that all the guest rooms are ready for my guests when they arrive to make sure everything is just right. I get a lot of good comments on my breakfasts and am always very pleased to be asked for recipes. I look forward to seeing you again in the future

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Posted By Rick & Joyce on 08/09/2012

Mark, You've created a "GEM" through your passion for reviving country living at its best! You're an "Entrepreneur Extraordinaire". It's folks like you that have made America the greatest place on earth. God Bless You. Sincerely, Rick & Joyce (PA)

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Thank you!! I’m passionate about what I do here, always trying to make the Brewster Inn the best it can be. The Inn has come on a long way in the 6 years I’ve been here. Returning guests always see new things happening whether in the inn itself or in the gardens that continues to be developed. There’s still plenty to do to keep the inn getting better and better again, and I’ll always strive to make it the best I possibly can

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Posted By pouncer on 06/17/2012

In Dexter ME visiting the Historical Society, Brewster Inn was conveniently located and the price was good- sounded like an interesting place too. Its a wonderful old building and the owners have put a lot of effort into renovation and upgrade, which happily doesn't detract from the character of the place. For instance my bed was super comfortable, tv & cable are modern, but the old fashioned fixtures in the bathrooms were all in good order- new beds & tv's are easy enough but making an old fashioned bathroom look good and work well is much tougher- clearly a lot of work has gone into both the plumbing and the aesthetics. The grounds are lovely, lots of settings for an outdoor wedding for instance. The gardens are coming along, but blooming prettily while I was there. Kids will love the staircases and hallways all over. The owners were friendly and easy to get hold of, my stay was most relaxing. Would definitely stay there again, its not far from the coast & a very pretty part of ME.

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I have tried to combine the modern with the old here at the Brewster Inn. Modern amenities for guests but not losing any of the historic character throughout the Inn. I have this rule, if not good enough for me, it’s not good enough for my guests and so everything I consider for guests, gets tested by me first whether it’s the bedding, TV’s or even the pretty amazing water pressure in the showers. The gardens look amazing now and there are so many peaceful areas for guests to relax and have a great time. Hope to see you again in the future

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Posted By Carl Wills on 05/23/2012

We travelled through Maine to New Hampshire from Nova Scotia for a 3 day motorcycle run. We stopped at the Brewster Inn on a recommendation from a friend. The host was courteous, hospitable and very accomodating. The room (Games Room) we stayed in accomodated the 4 of us very well. I would certainly recommend the Brewster Inn to anyone travelling through Maine. Very picturesque countryside. Loved it!

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The Game room is an amazing room, original wood paneling, fireplace, big room, king bed. A great room for families. Close to I95, it gives my guests passing through the state a great place to relax and enjoy their stay here. Thank you for coming to stay

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Posted By lone lady on 10/14/2011

A real jewel in an otherwise dull town. I traveled on my one through New Engeland and The Brewster Inn at Dexter was a real pleasure. If you like to go Baxter State Park, Moosehead Lake, visit Stephen King's house in Bangor or just want to shop? The Brewster Inn is a great base. Mark and his wife are very helpfull and see to your every need. The rooms are charming but with a feel of all the comforts (even free DVD's for a rainy night). Breakfast is very tastfull and plenty (with very flexible hours). It is the best price - quality ratio I have encountered on my trip.

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Posted By tourist on 08/16/2011

The innkeepers Mark and Judith went out of their way to be sure our stay was great. Mark was helpful with recommendation for accomodations as we traveled and was sure to communicate local points of interest and places to find good food. Stay at the Brewster Inn...you will not be disappointed.

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Posted By angie Connell on 07/28/2011

The owners were available, welcoming and helpful. The room was perfect-far better value and less money than many hotel rooms I looked at-and the breakfast was great. The owner made it clear that if we weren't happy with anything that he would love to make it right. We didn't get to test this as everything was perfect. The room and amenities were more than I expected, and the price was less than I would've paid.