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The Birches Bed and Breakfast |
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Welcome to The Birches Bed and Breakfast located in Southwest Harbor Maine. We beckon you to experience magnificent views and the many charms in Maine. The Homer family proudly wants to invite interested visitors to stay at their family homestead, which consists of 5 acres of panoramic ocean frontage in beautiful Southwest Harbor, Maine.
The Birches was built as a summer cottage in 1916. Extensive renovations in 1974 have produced a year round house reminiscent of Maine at its best. Today The Birches beckons you to experience its many charms in an area of Maine known for its beauty. Enjoy large airy rooms, private baths, ocean views, gardens, and the croquet court.
Your Hosts Dick and Rocky will welcome you to one of their lovely guest rooms, and you will be served a wonderful breakfast, great conversation, and an informative discussion about the Island's tourist spots. We have 5 acres of grounds, no traffic noise, and it is just 350 yards to the first tee at the golf course. Acadia National Park is beside us and it is a short walk to the start of the trails to Valley Cove and the mountains. We are open year-round, accepting reservations for a two night minimum. |
| Activities & Attractions |
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| Antique Shops |
Antiquing |
Beach |
Biking |
| Bird Watching |
Boating |
Canoeing |
Cross-Country Skiing |
| Fine Dining |
Fishing |
Golfing |
Hiking |
| Historical Sites |
Horseback Riding |
Kayaking |
Lake |
| Museum/Galleries |
National/State Parks |
Ocean |
Picnic Areas |
| Sailing |
Shopping |
Sight-seeing |
Ski Area |
| Skiing |
Swimming |
Tennis |
Theatre/ Concerts/ Performances |
| Water Sports |
Whale Watching |
Winter Sports |
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Amenities
(Amenities may not apply to all rooms - Please Inquire) |
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| 2 Beds In Room |
Alarm Clock |
Boat Docks (at inn)
| Business Travel |
| Fireplace in Common Area |
Gardens (at inn) |
Hairdryer |
Ironing Board |
| King Bed |
Library |
Parking |
Private Balcony |
| Private Baths |
Public Transportation |
TV in Common Area |
Wireless Internet |
| Inn Known For |
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| Eco-Friendly |
Fall Foliage |
Family Travel |
Gay/Lesbian Travel |
| Honeymoons |
Romantic Escapes |
Weddings/Vow Renewals |
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| Forms of Payment |
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Cash |
Checks |
Master Card |
| Visa |
| Inspections/Associations |
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| Inspections |
| Maine Department of Health & Human Services |
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| Associations |
| Maine Innkeepers Association |
| Maine Tourism Association |
| Southwest Harbor Chamber of Commerce |
| Trement Chamber of Commerce |
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| Languages Spoken By Innkeeper |
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| English |
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| Meals |
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| Full Breakfast |
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| Policies |
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Cancellation Policy: |
We will refund your deposit if the reservation is cancelled more than 14 days prior to arrival.
If notice or your cancellation is received 14 days or less prior to arrival, your deposit will be refunded only if the accommodations can be rented for a like period of time. |
Childcare:
No |
Deposit Policy: |
To avoid confusion and to be fair to all our friends, deposits of a one night rate are accepted and reservations confirmed under the following conditions:
Deposits, when received, hold your reservation to your arrival, at which the balance is due. |
No Pets Allowed |
Pets Living At Inn:
No |
Smoking:
No |
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What Previous Guests Have Said...
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Hanson
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08/03/2011 |
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We stayed at the Causway Cottage, new this year. It's large, two bedrooms
with queen beds and separate baths - - a little expensive for 4 but ideal for a family and will accomodate up to 7. We loved it! We are multi time
repeaters at The Birches.
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Denverite
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The Homer Family hospitality was much more than my 78 yrs-young mom and I expected. Quiet, beautiful setting, with spectacular views, comfortable and spacious bedrooms, and yummy food. There were plenty of resources for planning whatever kind of day we wanted, with helpful advice for finding the hidden gems of the area. We will stay for a longer period of time on the next trip. The Birches is a fantastic B&B, the Homer Family is incredibly welcoming and this is the place that helped create one of the best vacation destinations mom and I have enjoyed!
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DMather
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The Birches is a true coastal Maine stay. The perfect getaway; everything you want in a B&B without all the fuss. Near everything but a world away. The hosts are long-time Island residents and were so pleasant and interesting to talk with. Our room had the most beautiful view of the harbor/cove, and was more than ample and very clean. The grounds were lovely right down to the waterfront.
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busdriver20
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My husband and I have stayed in B&B's for years and love them. However, we stayed at The Birches Bed & Breakfast with the Homers and found it to be the best experience ever! Our room overlooked the bay and we could walk down to the dock. One evening we took a pizza and beer and watched the sunset. Our room was large and airy and the breakfasts were delicious and plentiful. We'll be going back to hike in the fall.
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Smokey
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We loved the Birches. Dick was so hospitalble. The view from our room and
and downstairs was beautiful. It made our 20th. Wedding Anniversary so memorable.
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| Posted By
GreyLover
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11/01/2009 |
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My husband and I had the pleasure of staying with the Homers at The Birches Bed & Breakfast, Sep 11-13, 2009. The B&B was lovely - with beautiful views of Southwest Harbor, and the breakfasts were great. But it was the innkeepers - the Homer family - that really made the weekend special. They are very warm, "down-to-earth" people and they welcomed us with open arms into their home. With only 3 guest rooms, it was a very personal experience. They love to share their home and are genuinely interested in getting to know their guests and helping them plan their daily activities. The breakfast conversations with the Homers and other guests were so interesting, we often lingered for an hour or two, sharing life experiences. After just a few days, we felt like we had known them for years. We have stayed in numerous B&Bs throughout New England, and my husband and I both agreed that our experience at The Birches was the best ever. We highly recommend their B&B and will definitely go back.
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The Birches Bed and Breakfast a Southwest Harbor, ME Bed & Breakfast
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Accommodations
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