The Riverside Inn in East Machias, ME

The Riverside Inn

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Your Host(s): ellen and rocky
Location: East Machias, ME
Rooms: 4
Nightly Rates: $58 to $85

Description: While we are unable to write the entire history of this house, we do know that two sea captains called it home—Captain William E. Elliott, in the mid-1800s, and Captain James F. Chase, in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Both the main house (left, above) and the coach are available for stays. We're located on U.S. Route 1 (the coastal highway) in East Machias, Maine, on the East Machias River. The East Machias is a tidal river that ebbs and flows with the changing tides, and serves as a sea-run for Atlantic salmon and shad. An eagle lives nearby, and seals and herons are seen frequently. You can walk the retired railroad tracks that run alongside the river, or sit comfortably in our small garden at river's edge and enjoy the view. The tides range from eighteen to twenty-eight feet on the coast in Washington County.

Other Amenities: Relax in one of our smoke-free guest rooms; each contains a private bath, antiques, and cable TV. Borrow a book from our eclectic library.

Located nearby are the University of Maine at Machias, and historic sites such as Burnham Tavern Museum, Fort O'Brien State Historic Site, and F.D.R.'s summer house at Campobello Island. Experience the outdoors at Cobscook Bay State Park, Roque Bluffs State Park and golf course, and Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge. Hiking, birdwatching, beachcombing, and puffin tours are only minutes away.

We are also less than a two hour drive to Acadia National Park, St. Andrews, New Brunswick, and Bangor International Airport, and about four hours from Portland.