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Bold Colorful Life Inn


Bold Colorful Life Inn

802 Back River Road
Boothbay, ME 04537
United States of America
Innkeeper(s): Melissa L Thornton

(207) 633-6566
(877) 633-6566

 

Circa 1800. "Come away from it all…catch your breath" at this all-season vacation rental estate amid 15 acres with a waterfront retreat, colorful gardens, hillside woods and meadows, stone walls, apple trees, and lilacs in the Boothbay region of Maine. Rent the traditional Farmhouse, newly built with partially rescued 200-year-old wood and attached to an historic barn with a two-story fireside Great Room connecting to the dining area. There is a first-floor handicap-accessible bedroom, four second-floor bedrooms, private baths, a media room and large kitchen. Reserve the 1800s Cape which was moved to this siteand renovated with a wraparound deck. It boasts courtyard, garden and river views and features four bedrooms with private baths, a kitchen, dining room and computer corner with WiFi. The front porches of the two New England-style buildings overlook the Back River, an offshoot of the Sheepscot. Browse the Bold Colorful Life Gallery in the 1700s barn with jewelry and art. Wander the grounds, borrow a kayak or take a dip in the cove.

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Bold Colorful Life Inn



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Rates

$129 to $209

Payment types accepted include Personal Checks, Master Card, American Express, Visa, Travelers Checks and Paypal.

Meals Included in Rates:

  • Breakfast
  • Snacks/Refreshments
  • Afternoon Tea

Events Hosted

  • Weddings
  • Seminars
  • Romantic Getaways
  • Family Reunions
  • Meetings
  • In The Near Future
  • The Bold Colorful Life Inn Will Be A Retreat Center
  • Offering Getaways Mixed With Learning
  • Personal Growth Of All Kinds

Available Food Service

  • Early Coffee/Tea
  • Continental Plus Breakfast
  • Vegetarian Breakfast
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Snacks/Refreshments
  • Hearty
  • Healthy Breakfast Buffet

Other Activities

  • Antiquing
  • Art Galleries
  • Beaches
  • Bicycling
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Live Theater
  • Museums
  • Parks
  • Shopping (Local Crafts)
  • Skiing Cross Country
  • Skiing Downhill
  • Sports Events, Major College
  • Tennis
  • Water Sports
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Garden
  • Miniature Golf
  • Restaurants
  • Sightseeing
  • Lobster Bakes
  • Gym With Aerobics
  • Weights
  • Basketball

On-Site Spa Services

  • Fitness Center
  • Nutritonal Counseling/Weight Management
  • Yoga/Meditation

Off-Site Spa Services Available

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Innkeeper(s)

Melissa L Thornton

Rooms

This property has 9 total guest accommodations with private bath, 1 two-bedroom suite and 3 conference rooms. The types of beds available include Queen, Twin and Double.

Amenities In Room

  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable TV
  • Reading Lamps
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Clock Radio
  • Telephone
  • Television
  • Desk
  • VCR
  • Hair Dryer
  • Bath Amenities
  • Wireless Internet Access
  • Private Bath
  • Luxurious Linens
  • Privacy Shades
  • Alarm With Nature Sounds
  • Water Pond
  • Garden Views
  • Teapot
  • Some Handicap-accessible Rooms

Amenities On Site

  • Library
  • Parlor Games
  • Computers
  • PC
  • Copy Machine
  • Phone
  • Fax
  • Fireplace
  • Handicap Access
  • Swimming
  • Television
  • Hot Tub/Spa
  • VCR
  • Gift Shop
  • DVD
  • Screened Porch
  • Loaner Boats
  • Golf Clubs
  • Hiking Sticks
  • Movies
  • Books
  • Board Games
  • Gas Grill
  • Microwave
  • Landscaped Grounds & Gardens
  • Hiking Trails
  • Walkway With Benches
  • Water View

Business Traveler Amenities

  • Desk
  • Television
  • Internet Access
  • Wireless Internet Access
  • FAX On-site
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Hair Dryer
  • Gym Nearby
  • Gym On-site
  • Off-site Dry Cleaning Services
  • Flexible Check in/out Times

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Bold Colorful Life Inn

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Location: Waterfront and Country.


Romantic Interest

Far away from the bustling crowds, this is the perfect place to wander down the view-way, sit on the cliff-side bench secluded from above and below and look out at the water, watching the seals play in the cove. Snuggle into the leather sofa in the Great Room and watch the sun set over the water. Enjoy nature at its finest and then escape to your lovely room with an afternoon snack.

Weather

Policies

Minimum Stay Requirements:Two nights on the weekends.
Cancellation:Cancellations must be received by 3:00 PM the day before arrival or a 1-night cancellation fee will be charged.
Smoking:Smoke Free Property.

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Harbor Lights Family Reunion

Bold Colorful Life Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Mary Phelps

Melissa is the perfect hostess and Bold Colorful Life is the best location for our annual family Christmas.. We are a family of seven adult children and 15 grandchildren.. most from away.. so this was our second year of being lucky enough to meet here for our family holiday, The dining table is the perfect place for holiday crafts, cookie making and the kitchen is perfect for our appetizer and dessert contest chefs. The great room with the largest christmas tree we have ever seen, was perfect for relaxing, games or an evening of Karaoke..Yikes. The bedrooms are so comfortable and the kids love the fact they all have their own bathrooms! See you in 2013 Melissa!

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    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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What a beautiful spot for a wedding

Bold Colorful Life Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Kelli Clark

My fiancee (now husband!) and I, along with our families, rented both the farmhouse and cape house on this property for a week in early September. At the end of the week, we had a small wedding in the back yard, overlooking the beautiful Back River. We simply could not have asked for a better setting for our wedding!! The property is absolutely lovely, and the view of the Back River from the farmhouse is breathtaking. The houses are bold, colorful, and beautiful, as is the proprietor, Melissa! With 9 bedrooms between the two houses (5 in the farmhouse and 4 in the cape), each with a private bathroom, this place would be perfect for any large group! Finally, the location of this property is perfect- close enough to Boothbay Harbor to easily pop into town for shopping or dinner, but far enough out of town to get away from the hubbub and enjoy some peace and quiet! Melissa is warm and welcoming, and makes you feel like family from the moment you arrive. What a beautiful place for a vacation, and a wonderful way to start our married life! Thanks Melissa!

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    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 4 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Magical

Bold Colorful Life Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Elisabeth S
7/7/2010

Our Vacation Rental was a "Wonderful, magical place. The view, the peace, the colors, the comfortable home makes it a very successful vacation for grownups, kids and grandkids. Thank you, Melissa". Princeton, NJ

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    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Wonderful and relaxing stay

Bold Colorful Life Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Mike Shanahan
Milford, CT
9/14/2008

After some showers the first day, the sun broke through and the place was glorious. We kayaked--our harbor seals surrounding the boats, ate lobster, read, walked the Porter's Preserve, the magnificent Botanical Garden. A perfect weekend! Thanks, Melissa, for a great weekend!

  • My ratings for this property
    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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