So you've decided to visit Maine's Best Kept Secret?  Well, you're in for a treat!  Welcome Back to the Phippsburg, Maine Community Profile Series!  So far we've covered Phippsburg's ideal location as well as awesome places to eat while you're in town.  You've driven down our gorgeous peninsula....you've sampled the local cuisine, and now you're looking for a place to lay your head for the night.  So you head on over to the Holiday Inn, right?  Nope!  Best Western?  Can't help you! Motel6?  Sorry!  You won't find any hotels or motels in Phippsburg.  What you will find are a wide variety of options when it comes to lodging...and they range from a night out under the stars  to an elegant oceanfront room.  You can choose camping at Hermit Island, a room in one of several historical Bed and Breakfasts, or a private cottage on the beach! 

CAMPING:  Ahhh...one of my favorite activities! Luckily there are several campgrounds to choose from where the scenery is so beautiful I guarantee you that you won't want to stay in your tent!

1. Hermit Island Campground:  Incredible Views!  Ocean camping at it's best for vacationers using tents, small-medium tent trailers and pickups. Features include a camper's store, gift shop, snack bar, saltwater fishing, clamming, and did I mention it has it's own beach?  Visit http://www.hermitisland.com/ for rates, activities, and reservations.  And yes. it really is named after a hermit!

2. Meadowbrook Campground:  An extremely popular campground for tents, campers, and motor homes. Amenities include a swimming pool. store, snack bar, and free mini golf! This place has it's own lobster pound and will cook lobsters and clams every evening in the summer for campers and non-campers. Ice cream, bread, milk, propane, hospitality..it's got everything! Visit http://www.meadowbrookme.com/ . 

3. Oceanview Park Campground: When you stay at this facility, you can spend your day on Popham Beach picking up sand-dollars, taking pictures of the lighthouses, and walking out to Wood Island at low tide.  Then it's a short walk to your camp!  (207) 389-2564 (Summer)  (207) 443-1000 (Winter)

BED AND BREAKFAST: Another fabulous way to spend your vacation! Bed down in a historic inn that has been restored to it's former splendor and enjoy warm hospitality and incredible food!  A few to choose from...

1.Edgewater Farm Bed and Breakfast:  Enjoy your stay in a circa 1800 restored farmhouse!  Features include warm family/dining area with unique stone and shell fireplace, full breakfast, comfy, breezy rooms, 12' x 38' indoor pool and spa. Stroll through expansive organic gardens or visit nearby beaches! Call (207) 389-1322

2. Popham Beach Bed and Breakfast:  This is my number one pick for a Phippsburg Bed and Breakfast! This historic building  is located on the sandy shore of Popham Beach in the Old Coast Guard Station. We have referred many clients there, and they always rave about the experience! The rooms are incredible, the people are wonderful, and the food is unbelievable. There are lots of opportunities to read about the history of the building and the Popham Beach Area. They are one of the few places that offer year-round accommodations. And, of course, it's right on Popham Beach! Visit http://www.pophambeachbandb.com/ .

3. The 1774 Inn:  This Georgian Colonial is perched on the banks of the Kennebec River and offers incredible water views and is listed on the Register of Historic Places! Run by the nicest couple you'll ever meet, this home features period furnishings, queen size beds, private baths, water views and fireplaces. Visit http://www.1774inn.com/ for more info!

COTTAGES:  If you'd like your own private cottage from which to enjoy Phippsburg, there are certainly plenty to choose from!  A few places to start your search are....

1. Belle's House: This three bedroom house with ocean frontage is overlooking Round Cove and is located between Sebasco Harbor Resort and Rock Gardens Inn.  It is minutes away from Popham Beach State Park and the historic city of Bath.  Visit  http://www.maine-coast-vacation-rental.com/ .

2. Classic Harbor Cottage: First year offered.  This renovated traditional 1900 cottage, on pristine eastern Casco Bay, sleeps 5.  April 15 - Oct 31.  Experience the call of the sea and all its natural glory. Visit www.vrbo.com/86517

3. Hidden Mountain Cottages and Gift Shop:  Clean, cozy and restful 2 bedroom cottages with dining / living / kitchenette combination. Located on the way to Popham Beach, Hermit Island, Morse's Mountain and Sebasco Harbor Resort. Ideal for families with children. Visit http://www.hiddenmtn.com/ .

4. Sebasco Wharf Cottages: Seasonal restaurant and cottages. Family owned and operated since 1973. For rates and reservations contact sebasco@midcoast.com.

5. Spinney's Restaurant, Guest House and Cottages: Spinney's Oceanfront Restaurant and Guest House is family-owned and operated, priding itself on serving up the freshest native seafood and hospitality, plus clean, comfy accommodations. Mid-April - end of October. Come visit! Call (207) 389-2052 (Guest house)

As you can see, once you experience the beauty, charm, and history of Phippsburg Lodging, you won't miss the chain hotels!  And should you decide you'd like to stay longer, contact The Hershey Home Team! As Maine Real Estate Experts, we can find you a home of your very own in Phippsburg!  So when vacation  time rolls around again you can make memories instead of reservations!