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The Brewster Inn |
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The Brewster Inn is located in Dexter, Maine which is less than an hour's drive to Bangor and the beautiful Moosehead Lake and Mt Katahdin region of Maine. The Inn is perfect for special events, parties and weddings. We also offer the Inn as facility space for corporate meetings and group retreats of all kinds. Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway, quiet weekend of relaxation, wedding or retreat location, business facility or vacation filled with outdoor activities, The Brewster Inn of Dexter, Maine welcomes you!
Our guest rooms range from expansive to cozy, and each offers a distinct personality. Some feature 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 room is available. The Brewster Inn welcomes children of all ages
The Inn is the former mansion home of State Governor and Senator Owen Brewster who was portrayed by Alan Alda in the Golden Globe winning movie "The Aviator" that co-starred Leonardo DiCaprio as Howard Hughes, so it’s pretty historic. Our home was on TV across the USA on HGTV in June 2008 as we were filmed for one of their programs "If Walls Could Talk" in Oct 07. Other noted people to of stayed here inc Presidents Truman and Taft, 7 Senators that we're aware of and Louis B Mayer, the founder of MGM Films".
Explore 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, 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. Visit one our many local farms and orchards for apple and pumpkin. |
| Activities & Attractions |
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| Antique Shops |
Antiquing |
Apple/Berry Picking |
Beach |
| Biking |
Bird Watching |
Boating |
Canoeing |
| 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 |
Moose watching |
Museum/Galleries |
National/State Parks |
| Ocean |
Picnic Areas |
River |
Sailing |
| Scrapbooking |
Shopping |
Sight-seeing |
Ski Area |
| Skiing |
Snowmobiling |
Snowshoeing |
Swimming |
| Tennis |
Theatre/ Concerts/ Performances |
Water Sports |
Whale Watching |
| Whitewater Rafting |
Winter Sports |
Boating |
Dogsledding |
Amenities
(Amenities may not apply to all rooms - Please Inquire) |
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| 2 Beds In Room |
26 and 32' LCD TV inc HD with DVD |
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) |
| Guest Computer |
Guest Refrigerator |
Guest Telephone |
Hairdryer |
| Handicapped Accessible |
High Speed Data Port |
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 |
Spa Services |
TV in Room |
| VCR |
Videos |
Wake Up Service |
Wireless Internet |
| IPod Docking Station |
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| Inn Known For |
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| 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 |
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| Forms of Payment |
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| American Express |
Cash |
Checks |
Discover |
| Master Card |
Travelers Checks |
Visa |
| Discounts |
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| AAA Discounts |
Military Discounts |
Senior Citizen Discounts |
| Inspections/Associations |
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| Associations |
| Maine Tourism Association |
| Maine Innkeepers Association |
| Professional Assoc of Innkeepers |
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| Languages Spoken By Innkeeper |
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| English |
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| Meals |
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| Brunch |
Continental Plus Breakfast |
Dinner Available |
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| Policies |
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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.
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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: |
Cancellations must be made by speaking with us in person or via an acknowledged e-mail. Voice mail (answering machine) messages do not constitute cancellation confirmation. We will be happy to return your deposit when applicable, less a $15 administration fee, if you provide more than 7 days notice of your cancellation. Major holidays or whole Inn bookings require 14 days. Within 7 days, and up to 48 hours before your arrival date, you are responsible for one nights charge if staying 3 nights or less. For bookings of 4 nights or more you are are responsible for half your room nights. If we are able to resell ALL nights reserved then we will only charge a $15 administration fee. If we are not able to then the charges above apply. A charge of half your reserved nights is required if less than 48-hour notice. Cancellation upon day of arrival, "no shows" or early departures, guests are responsible for ALL nights reserved. Every guest reservation is both important and special to us so please understand our policies are a necessary part of managing a small Bed and Breakfast Inn and cancellations can effect us significantly. If you are worried about having to cancel for any reason, we recommend you purchase travel insurance through a third party for your own financial protection. |
Children:
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We welcome children of all ages under normal parental supervision
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Childcare:
No |
Deposit Policy: |
All rates based on double-occupancy, unless offered or stated otherwise. There is an additional charge of $15 per night for each extra person over 12 years of age. Visa, Discover or Master Card are required as reservation confirmation. One nights deposit may be required to reserve rooms with the balance payable on departure. All rates subject to 7% State Room Tax. Gift Certificates are available for that special person or occasion. |
Pets Welcome |
We have one pet friendly room. 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.
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What Previous Guests Have Said...
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lone lady
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10/14/2011 |
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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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08/16/2011 |
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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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angie Connell
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07/28/2011 |
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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.
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Paul Z
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07/24/2011 |
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Beautiful historic inn that was the home of Maine's infamous Governor Brewster. The innkeepers were delightful, and provided insight on places to dine and visit, and offered to make "moose watch" reservations on our behalf. Excellent value, centrally located between Moose Country and the coastal areas (Bar Harbor & Bangor). Peaceful & serene; no tourist hustle & bustle here.
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TM
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This is a great place in a very pretty town. Wish I could have stayed longer to enjoy the hospitality.
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Friend
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04/20/2011 |
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Mark and Judith Stephens opened their home, The Brewster Inn, to us and we immediately felt at home. Our first phone call told us that we were going to love staying in Dexter with the Stephens. Their willingness to work with our schedule, make us comfortable, and provide suggestions for great places to eat, shop, and tour was greatly appreciated. The charm and character of the Brewster Inn takes guests back in time - to a place that is quiet, peaceful, relaxing, comfortable, and a slower pace of life. We would definitely revisit the Brewster Inn and the Stephens.
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Mooseheadjoe
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04/10/2011 |
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First, Mark and Judith are wonderful people. There is nothing fake about them. They are a British couple in central Maine doing their best at running a wonderful bed and breakfast, and doing very well at it!
The house is a great old governor's house, with a handful of very well appointed rooms. This is our third visit, and our third room. We stayed this time in the honeymoon suite. I would recommend it to anyone, especially a newly wedded couple! The bed room used to be Gov. Brewster's study. The bathroom is beautiful with a tub truly big enough for two.
The breakfast was delightful. This being our third time, I have had the opportunity to enjoy a number of different breakfast dishes prepared by Judith, the last one was a apple and raisin quiche with a light cheese: very good. I suggested she develop a cookbook.
For some price is important. I haven't spent a night at a place like this for under $250 per night. Ours was $300 for two nights. I believe it to be very reasonable. The first stay I recall was $89 for the Truman room (yes, president Truman, when vice president, stayed at the Brewster house a number of times).
Will we go back? Absolutely! We have made going every six months a thing we do.
I can't say enough about this charming place away from everything. I word to the wise: the town Dexter does 'roll up the sidewalks' at like 8 PM. If you are looking for a place to get away and relax, a place as a base of operation for snowmobiling, or any of the many other outdoor activities (summer or winter) central Maine offers, seriously consider the Brewster Inn. You won't be disappointed.
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| Posted By
Maine Guide
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01/11/2011 |
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The owners of this Inn have an incredible story and their English charm adds to the character of the place. The house is beautiful, I wish we had stayed for an additional day just so that we could lounge around the fire. The room was clean and cozy. My wife and I had a great time, make sure you have a conversation with Mark and Judith, they are two great individuals running a fabulous Inn and Judith makes a great breakfast!
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| Posted By
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Wow. What a nice surprise. We had to be in the area and I looked into many different options. After reading a few reviews, we booked The Brewster Inn and we were so glad we did after our stay. Mark and Judith, the owners, were so nice and sweet. They have done such a wonderful job transforming this historic inn and it was great to hear about the history. We will absolutely be back. I would highly recommend this Inn...a true find. Cheers.
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A charming inn with lots of history behind it. Mark and Judith have done a remarkable restoration and our stay was comfortable and quiet.
The grounds looked delightful despite being blanketed with snow, and we look forward to returning in warmer weather.
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Accommodations
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| Rate: $69-$149 |
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Rooms:
9 |
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Suite:
1 |
| Handicap Accessible |
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