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Candleshop Inn

Candleshop Inn

44 Freeman St
York Beach, ME 03910
United States of America
Innkeeper(s): Barbara Scheff, Michael Sheff

(207) 363-4087
 

Circa 1896. It is impossible to be stressed at this smoke-free, unpretentious and nurturing four-season vacation home and retreat center overlooking Short Sands Beach. Walk along York Beach, then unwind with tea or wine and survey the scene from the porc rockers, or chat into the wee hours of the night by the wood stove. Bedrooms exude a serene ambiance and boast ocean views. Cook up yummy breakfasts or dinners, or order take out and send the guys out to pick up. This is a great home to reconnect with family and friends or for a girlfriend getaway with your best buds. Book all summer with girlfriends and the kids and let hubbies join on the weekends - you'll be summer people.

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Candleshop Inn



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

Meals Included in Rates:

  • Breakfast
  • Snacks/Refreshments
  • Afternoon Tea
  • An All You Can Eat Vegetarian Breakfast. Guests With Allergies
  • Special Dietary Needs Are Accommodated. Coffee
  • Tea
  • Filtered Water
  • Fruit Available At All Times

Events Hosted

  • Seminars
  • Family Reunions
  • Romantic Getaways
  • Meetings
  • Weekly Rental Of The Entire Inn

Available Food Service

  • Vegetarian Breakfast

Other Activities

  • Amusement Park
  • Antiquing
  • Art Galleries
  • Beaches
  • Bicycling
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Live Theater
  • Museums
  • Parks
  • Shopping (Local Crafts)
  • Skiing Cross Country
  • Sports Events, Major College
  • Tennis
  • Water Sports
  • A Free Yoga Class Is Offered Every Morning

Innkeeper(s)

Barbara Scheff, Michael Sheff

Rooms

This property has 10 total guest accommodations, 3 with private bath and 1 conference room. The types of beds available include King, Twin and Double.

Amenities In Room

  • Reading Lamps
  • Clock Radio
  • Bathrobes

Amenities On Site

  • DVD
  • Limited Handicap Access
  • Phone
  • Fireplace
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Library
  • Child Care
  • Parlor Games
  • VCR

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Candleshop Inn

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Location: Ocean Community.


Historic Interest

The inn was created between 1896 and 1901 when three houses were brought to the site and put together on a stone foundation. Evidence of the three houses exists today. Two of the houses date back to the 1700's judging by the floor boards and one of the bedrooms still has a chimney and kitchen sink in it. It has always been used as a summer boarding house, rooming house, and for the past 26 years, a bed and breakfast.

Historic Memberships:

  • City Historical Society

Historic sites nearby:

The town was incorporated in 1651 and the York Historical Society maintains the many historical buildings and plays a dominant role in the town's culture

Other Awards:

Candleshop Inn Bed and Breakfast has been named BEST BED & BREAKFAST in The Yorks (Cape Neddick, York Beach, York, York Village) and Kittery for the fourth consecutive year.

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Wonderful!!!!

Candleshop Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Kathy Jones
Newark, NY

Ive stayed in this B&B 3x now. You feel right at home, the beach is close, walking distance into town, breakfast is always wonderful! Had a massage the last time I was there right on the premises which they arrange for.I would suggest this B&B to anyone!! Way better than a hotel could ever be!!

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    • 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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Blissful Stay in York Beach!

Candleshop Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Kristen Kenniston
7/8/2010

A group of us recently stayed at this beautiful bed and breakfast over the July 4th weekend. It was truly a wonderful experience from beginning to end. My decision was made from the moment I spoke to the owner, Barbara, on the phone, while in a search for a getaway holiday weekend. You can feel her warmth and exhuberance literally through the phone. When we arrived, we were greeted by Barbara in the parking area behind the property. Big hugs and greetings for everyone!. Our room was quaint and decorated with lovely, simple adornments. The bed was blissfully comfortable. She has two women that work with her, assisting with the upkeep and breakfast each morning. The breakfast was beautiful and plentiful. We stayed three nights and the main entrée was different each day. Odessa told me "You can't serve people the same thing twice in a row, you need to keep it different." She lived up to that for sure. From baked french toast, frittata, scrambled eggs, coffee cake, to smoked salmon, yogurt with all the fixin's, it’s a lovely way to start your day. The property has many "gathering areas" to "sit a spell", read, sip your morning coffee or just zen out. There is a Japanese garden area, a large front porch with rockers, as well as a huge deck with a table that sits about eight people. Parking is free, and it's a short, ten minute walk to downtown York Beach, Short Sands Beach. The B+B is spotless yet lived in. You feel like you are visiting your favorite family member who has the cool house near the beach!. We can't wait to return. I would think of any excuse to go back to the Candleshop!

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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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Publicity and Press Reviews

The York Weekly (July 2007), The Boston Globe (May 2008).

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