Relaxed, cozy and very friendly, the Camden Maine Stay Inn is a grand old home located in the historic district of Camden, one of America's most beautiful seaside villages. A two-block walk down tree lined streets brings you to the harbor park, shops and restaurants."

The Mainestay's innkeepers Bob and Juanita Topper extend a very warm welcome. As Juanita said, "No one ever owns a home like this. We can only be its caretakers, and then only for a short time." Come and share the experience, the charm and the elegance of this historic New England home.

In 1802, when Thomas Jefferson was President of the United States, Route 1 was a dirt road and Maine was still a part of the state of Massachusetts, Alden Bass built a house at 22 High Street here in Camden. A striking main house with an attached carriage house and a four-story barn, the home is an outstanding example of the progressive farm buildings common to 19th century Maine. The Camden Maine Stay is the second oldest of the sixty-six lovely homes that are listed on the National Register of Historical Places in the High Street Historic District.

The inn's two parlors have wood burning fireplaces. Highly crafted ornate iron castings form the mantel and surround the hearth in the North Parlor. Many of the rooms have original wide plank pine flooring. Oriental rugs, period furnishings, and many antebellum pieces are scattered throughout the house. You may take breakfast at the old harvest table in the dining room or at a table for two on the sun porch overlooking the garden. Some of the guestrooms have TVs and there is a TV and VCR in one of the first floor sitting rooms. With a pleasant grove to the south, the Camden Hills State Park to the west and charming historic homes to the north and east, the inn projects the essence of New England.

Guests are always welcome in the Camden Maine Stay's big country kitchen. You can raid the cookie jar, get some ice or discuss the days' events round the antique Queen Atlantic stove.

Breakfast is a special time at the Camden Maine Stay. Guests can choose to sit at a table for two on the sun porch which overlooks our lovely two acre garden or join a convivial group of travelers at the large harvest table in the dining room. In either case you will find a table set with Aynsley china, hand blown crystal by Simon Pierce and fine sterling silver.

Guest Suites - The inn's eight lovely guest rooms have an eclectic collection of furnishings including wonderful old beds with firm new mattresses. Bathrooms are modern and, of course, the inn is spotlessly clean.