Freeport Village has long been a port of call for travelers, and today it’s known for some of the best shopping in Maine. From national name-brand outlets to small boutiques, there’s always a reason to come ashore. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, chasing holiday finds, or simply ready for a good deal, Candlebay Inn offers a welcoming place to stay just steps from downtown.

🛍️ Shop, Stroll, and Stay Awhile

Make a weekend of it. Candlebay Inn is within easy walking distance of Freeport’s shops and restaurants, so you can spend the day browsing more than 170 retail outlets and dining spots, then return to a quiet, historic home to rest your feet. Bring a friend and enjoy rooms that are cozy, comfortable, and perfectly suited for a shared getaway.

🛏️ What’s Included in Your Stay

This shopping getaway package includes:

• A two-night stay in select rooms, with 10% off your second night

• Hot, hearty, homemade breakfast each morning

• Free high-speed wireless Internet

• A location that makes it easy to shop, dine, and explore Freeport at your own pace

📜 Booking Details

To keep things simple and personal, all rooms must be booked directly through Candlebay Inn. Third-party bookings are not eligible for this package.

Tax and gratuity are not included. Please call us for current pricing and availability, and we’ll be happy to help plan your stay.

If you’re getting married in Freeport, Candlebay Inn offers a quiet place to come ashore before and after the celebration. When you book two or more nights, enjoy 25% off your first night as a warm welcome to town and a comfortable home base for your wedding weekend.

🛏️ Rest Between the Celebrations

Our rooms are small by design, rich in history, and meant for rest. Built in 1848 as a shipbuilder’s home, Candlebay Inn is a place to slow down after rehearsals, dinners, and big moments. Each morning, we’ll welcome you downstairs with a hot, hearty, homemade breakfast, served with care and no rush.

🍫 A Sweet Welcome to Freeport

When you arrive, you’ll find a box of chocolates from Wilbur’s Candy Shoppe waiting in your room. It’s a simple nod to local tradition and a small way we help you settle in before the weekend unfolds.

📜 Booking Notes

To keep this experience personal and seamless, all rooms must be booked directly through Candlebay Inn. Third-party reservations are not eligible for this package.

Tax and gratuity are not included. Please call us for current pricing and availability, and we’ll be happy to help you plan your stay.

Catering to your group, as well as each individual, Candlebay Inn offers many amenities to make your stay with us productive and enjoyable. We offer:

• Free off-street parking

• Hot, hearty, and homemade breakfast each morning

• Flexible breakfast schedule

• Group discount and competitive rates

• Accommodations for 10 to 16 people

• Free wireless high-speed Internet

• Free local phone calls

• Flexible check-in and check-out times

• Our residential setting is located 5 minutes from the center of Freeport village; less than 20 miles from the Portland International Jetport and very close to the Amtrak Downeaster train stop in Freeport and is in close proximity to I-95, I-295, and more.

• Brunswick and Bath are minutes away and Bowdoin, Bates, and Colby Colleges are just up the road.

• Group coordinators and planners get a complimentary room.

Some stories ask for the right place to be read. Candlebay Inn, built in 1848 as a shipbuilder’s home, offers a quiet harbor for slowing down. This retreat is designed for guests who want a peaceful stay, a good book, and time to let the outside world drift a little farther away.

📚 A Story Rooted in Maine

Waiting in your room is a copy of Little Great Island by Kate Woodworth. Set along the coast of Maine, the novel reflects the rhythms of island life, belonging, and change. It’s a story that pairs naturally with candlelight, quiet mornings, and long winter evenings.

🛏️ Warmth, by Design

Alongside your book, you’ll find a super-soft fleece blanket, yours to keep. Curl up by the window, read in bed, or settle into the parlor with both. Candlebay’s rooms are small by design, rich with original details, and meant for rest rather than rush.

🍳 Mornings at Candlebay

Each morning, join us downstairs for a hot, hearty, homemade breakfast, prepared with care and served at an easy pace. Linger if you like. There’s no schedule to keep here.

🚶 When You’re Ready to Step Out

Freeport Village is just a short walk away. Visit L.L.Bean, browse local shops, or enjoy a quiet meal before returning early to your book and blanket.

📜 Package Details

The Little Great Island Reading Retreat includes:

• A two-night stay in select rooms

• Hot, hearty, homemade breakfast each morning

• One copy of Little Great Island by Kate Woodworth

• A super-soft fleece blanket to take home

• Free high-speed wireless Internet

• Free local phone calls

• Walkable access to downtown Freeport

All rooms must be booked directly through Candlebay Inn. Third-party bookings are not eligible for this package.
Tax and gratuity are not included. Please call for current pricing and availability.