Candleshop Inn

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!