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Inkwell Suite at Spofford Lodge

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A cozy room with a large arched window, a potted plant on a wooden side table, and two white armchairs.
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a white sink, and a large mirror.
A room with a wooden dresser, a white armchair, a round mirror, and a window with curtains.
A cozy living room with a large arched window, a white sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a white armchair.
A kitchen with a coffee maker, a blender, a kettle, a sink, and a shelf with glassware.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Penobscot River
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Bucksport, ME
  • Place, Buck Memorial Library
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Penobscot River
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Lake
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

About this property

Inkwell Suite at Spofford Lodge

This historical building was originally built and operated as a school in the early 1900's. The Freemasons took ownership of it in the 60's and in late 2022, we purchased it to give it a new lease on life.
Lovingly restored from the ground up, we have taken what we believe are the original school rooms on the second floor and transformed them into 3 luxury studios, catering to guests that want to enjoy where they rest and sleep as much as they are enjoying exploring the mid-coast of Maine.
The freestanding bathtub, a state of the art coffee machine and high quality bed linens and seasonal comforters make this studio a perfect place to unwind after a day hiking in Acadia National Park and to plan your next adventure. Bucksport itself is a sleepy town with unparalleled views of Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Fort Knox. The waterfront is just one block away. Walk the delightful harbor walk with a coffee from the quaint bookshop, or grab a treat at the great local ice-cream parlor.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 3780328vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Bucksport

Bucksport is home to this holiday home. Northeast Historic Film and Penobscot Marine Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bucksport Golf Club and Winterport Winery.
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Bucksport, ME

What's nearby

  • Northeast Historic Film - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Buck Cemetery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Buck Memorial Library - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Penobscot River - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Silver Lake - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Belfast Station - 28 min drive
  • Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hancock Pour House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bucksport House of Pizza - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Shell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Crosby's Drive-In - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Inkwell Suite at Spofford Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Inkwell Suite at Spofford Lodge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Inkwell Suite at Spofford Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Inkwell Suite at Spofford Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Inkwell Suite at Spofford Lodge located?

Situated in Bucksport, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Northeast Historic Film and Buck Cemetery. Buck Memorial Library and Jonathan Buck Monument are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent place to stay and a great host!

Property was very nice, clean and Lisa our host was very nice and helpful. Great place, highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

Great location and wonderful hosts. We really enjoyed our stay and the property exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful relaxing stay with very easy check in process. Decorated superbly!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

This was a grest place. Room was spectacular.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Bucksport

This is THE place to stay in Bucksport. The room was delightful & so relaxing. It was just what we needed to start our stay in Maine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Spofford Lodge. The room was beyond our expectations and immaculate. Check in process was easy and great communication by Lisa. Many thanks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Midcoast gem

Had a great and relaxing stay here. Lots of great amenities and unique building.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Artistically Renovated Historic School

It was such a pleasure to stay here. Our room was so comfortable and we thoroughly enjoyed the soaking tub! The town is walkable and there is lots to do in surrounding areas. Would definitely stay here again and maybe try another room as they are all different!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect end to a long day!

I came to look for a home in the area. After enjoying coastal Maine all day the bath was sublime. Read the guest info book from the hosts, it’s fabulous! I loved every creak of wood!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful & Historical

The Inkwell Suite was an amazing little getaway for my husband and I! We both enjoyed the freestanding tub and the skylight was an amazing relaxing place. The suite was clean and beautiful! Lisa was very responsive to any questions/needs we had during our stay. Would definitely recommend it to friends/family who are heading to Maine!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best anniversary getaway

We absolutely loved our stay and already want to block out dates to come back. We only stayed for one night but immediately wished we could stay longer after we saw how beautiful and comfortable our room was. The hosts thought of so many little details that made our stay feel extra special. We now want the same coffee machine and have the blueprint for our dream bathroom 😆 100/10 stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2024
Thank you so much for such a lovely review, Faith. It's such a joy to hear that the little touches are noticed and the coffee machine!! So good, we researched for months for the best on the market and are so happy you enjoyed it. We'll look forward to hosting you again when you come back. Warmest thanks, Lisa & Alex
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb

I loved this place! The owners were also very attentive and helpful and available. The bed was super comfortable and the coffee maker was pretty epic. Also, the bathroom was very nice as well. I left something in the room and they were very easy to work with in getting it mailed back to me.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An incredible experience! The Inkwell Suite is such a comfortable, modern, and warm room. Do yourself a favor and book this room!The Tempur-pedic mattress was extremely comfortable. Rental properties can feel like a gamble sometimes with mattress quality, but the owners of the Spofford Lodge spared no expense to furnish their rooms with high quality items. The bathroom is luxurious and spacious! A shower stall and separate bath is so nice! The heated floors and towel rack are such incredible amenities. The deep bath tub, along with candles and bath salts provided by the owners, was the perfect way to relax at the end of the day.We loved our stay and the owners went out of their way to make our visit comfortable and show us their care and high attention to detail. A stay in the Inkwell Suite will be worth it!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 January 2026
Justin, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a detailed review. We really appreciate you sharing how much you enjoyed your stay with others. It was a pleasure to host you, and we hope to see you again in the future if you find yourselves back in the area. With warmest thanks, Lisa & Alex
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Place!

My husband and I enjoyed our stay. My favorite part was the coffee maker, no the bed, no the coffee. Just kidding. Everything was beautiful and clean. The host was helpful and so nice when I left my kindle there, she is sending it back to me.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Down East day trip locale perfected! Bring your whole family and rent all three suites. The hosts have accomplished absolute magic in their herculean efforts to make this building a draw for the town. They succeeded wildly, with only a few new-lodging quirks to work out. The design is just enough, with subtle details somehow receding into the character of the moment rather than feeling obvious and cliché. We have been waiting for years to see what might be accomplished here, with not high hopes. We jumped to stay here for eclipse weekend and couldn't have been happier. Stay here if you want authenticity and history with your amenities. You get heated bathroom floors, real espresso, a sturdy foam bed, and a hot simple rain shower with hand unit too. The hosts are available but not in your face, and as communicative as you need them to be. Unless you're someone who despises old buildings with a few creaks, you'll likely love staying in any one of the three suites, each with such different character. The Tesla destination charger worked well after I figured out that I needed to just plug it in and enter the last four digits of the serial number on the side of the unit to get it going. You don't need a Tesla adapter for J-1772; it's built in. I would stay here for the reliable charging alone. All the other details make it one of the most enjoyable short-term rental places that I have ever stayed in, even after traversing the U.S. and Canada in an electric vehicle last fall.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful place to stay! Beautifully decorated and very clean. Comfortable and cozy bed. Spacious bathroom with great amenities. We would stay again if back in the area! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pretty suite, hosts were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Gant

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My husband Alex and I are originally from the UK and moved to Maine 8 years ago after travelling the globe in an old campervan. Since moving to Maine, we have renovated several properties and this building was our latest endeavor.
We have a somewhat unique style for Maine and wanted to bring clean, modern contemporary design to sit alongside the original features of this impressive property to create a relaxing, comfortable environment for those visiting the area. We wanted to offer some of the home comforts we have grown accustomed to, like excellent coffee, decent wine glasses and a luxurious bath tub to our guests, and we hope that the thoughtful design and care that we have taken in providing this will offer you one of your most memorable stays during your time in Mid-Coast Maine.

Why they chose this property

Bucksport, Maine is a very peaceful town right on the Penobscot river. Our property is one block away from the waterfront with its walkway, perfect for ambling along and enjoying unparalleled views of The Penosbcot Narrows Bridge and Fort Knox.
Lobster boat tours can take you out on the water, you can stand in line for the local famous ice cream take out window, grab a glass of wine in a secret little courtyard bar, buy coffee and books at the local bookstore or take in a movie, all just steps away from the property.

Bucksport is also an incredible central location for exploring Mid-coast Maine with Belfast, Bangor and Ellsworth all around 25 minutes drive, and with Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park just 35 minutes away. An easy commute to a bustling area with respite at the end of your day of exploring the rugged coast and picture perfect towns.

What makes this property unique

This historical building was originally built and operated as a school in the early 1900's. The Freemasons took ownership of it in the 60's and in late 2022, we purchased it to give it a new lease on life.
Lovingly restored from the ground up, we have taken what we believe are the original school rooms on the second floor and transformed them into luxury suites, catering to guests that want to enjoy where they rest and sleep as much as they are enjoying exploring the mid-coast of Maine.

With ample parking and EV chargers available we hope that you will choose our property as one of the stops on your Maine adventure.

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