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57 Elm Street, Topsham, ME 04086, United States

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Review Score

Based on 109 B&B reviews

9.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.9

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.6

  • Free Wifi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: July 2, 2025

    10
    What a find . Wonderful . Excellent . Relaxing . My
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything …want to buy it!!!

    Beautiful & quiet location. Lovely gardens .amazing food and interesting conversation. What more could u want ?

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 8, 2025

    10
    Lovely stay, great breakfast and terrific hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Beautiful gardens and an amazing location. The rooms were very comfortable and Tom and Judy, the innkeepers were so welcoming and hospitable. Breakfast was excellent too.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2025

    10
    A very nice stay with a great breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a nice stay. Nothing to complain about.

    Breakfast was wonderful. We were able to select the time and provide any dietary needs. Innkeepers were friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: November 12, 2024

    10
    Exquisite hospitality at a charming bed and breakfast in New England . . .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Fireplace
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I can't think of anything I didn't like at all.

    The breakfast was superb! We stayed two nights and the breakfast menu was different each morning. The banana walnut bread was moist but not soggy, and most important of all, not too sweet! The apple cider donuts were equally scrumptious. The dutch babies were beautiful and the accompanying berries added to the color. The eggless quiche was light, fluffy and absolutely divine! The hosts Tom and Judy were warm and friendly, providing excellent travel/tour suggestions without being intrusive and pushy. The deco was thoughtful and befitting of the nautical heritage of the region.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2024

    9.0
    The hosts were helpful and welcoming, other guests friendly. The house was tastefully furnished and decorative. Very Ame
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Fireplace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location, on a traffic road. Thought it would be more still and residential.

    Cozy, quaint, cute, friendly hosts , good breakfast

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 21, 2024

    10
    E drove this way to shop in Freeport and to discover the Bowdpin campus lifestyle. It was a successful trip and perhaps
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This is the ideal Maine setting with a beautiful view of the river. The property, inside and out is decorated and cared for with love. The innkeepers are delightful and the breakfast is unforgettably delicious!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 20, 2024

    10
    Perfect place to stay for weekend in Brunswick
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean and beautifully furnished, friendly hosts, delicious breakfast, close to Bowdoin College

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2024

    10
    Outstanding!!! Thank you so much!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The ones that run the bed and breakfast were so nice!!! Everything was cute and beautiful! Very clean! They told us about the northern lights and we saw them together! What an experience! The breakfast was delicious! We love to come back! Thank you!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2024

    10
    This is how a true B & B should be run. So awesome!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No suggestions at all

    We were ask the night before what we wanted for breakfast and they made it to order. It was delicious and they accommodated my gluten-free needs perfectly. The couple took time to talk with us about their story and also gave us ideas on what to see in the area and also what to see on the way to our next destination. We thought it felt like home. Just lovely!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 8, 2024

    10
    The Black Lantern B&B is a special place, and Tom and Judy are special people.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Tom & Judy were excellent hosts. Tom greeted us on arrival and made us feel very welcome. We had a very good night's sleep and the breakfast in the morning was wonderful. In the morning before we left, Tom encouraged us to take a small detour to Bailey Island. We were very glad that he did. We saw a little bit of Maine that we hadn't planned.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location. Very convenient to Bowdoin. Beautiful backyard and neighborhood. Clean and comfortable room. Friendly owners.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 24, 2024

    10
    Quintessential bnb. Hosts great, full breakfast served by actual people :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Fireplace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A short drive to Brunswick food choices

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 23, 2024

    10
    Wonderful stop over during travel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very accommodating and lovely hosts

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2024

    10
    We have a lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Fireplace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A beautiful property, with a lovely view. Very well kept. The hosts were wonderful.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2024

    10
    Wonderful B&B
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    We loved staying here. The property was beautiful with many gardens, perfect for bird watching in the morning. They had many places to sit outside and a nice dock on the river. The house was nicely decorated. Our room was spacious and we were very comfortable there. Tom and Judy were wonderful hosts. Tom had some nice recommendations for restaurants (and ice cream). Breakfast was amazing! There were homemade muffins, an omelette, and Dutch baby pancake (a personal favorite). Biscotti, coffee and tea were available all day as well as some candy. I highly recommend this B&B and look forward to staying here again in the future.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 17, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hosts, Tom and Judy, made us feel welcome and at home from the moment we arrived. We enjoyed evening tea and biscotti in their living room before heading up to bed. The bedrooms are sweetly decorated with New England charm. And the breakfast the next morning was the best I have ever had at an inn: fresh fruit, home made muffins, an omelet and a home made dutch baby filled with fresh fruit and whipped cream. Their gardens are beautiful with multiple inviting places for outdoor seating with a river view. We wish we had booked for more than one night. We will be back!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 17, 2024

    10
    Inn Keepers Judy and Tom were gracious and experienced hosts. Breakfast was unique, fresh and delicious on all counts!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some highway noise but probably unavoidable anywhere in the area due to proximity.

    Nice location convenient to Brunswick.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2024

    10
    Host again we’re excellent and breakfast was great. They even had treats out for eating in the evening.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to report

    Location to walk into Brunswick and beautiful setting. Host were excellent.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2024

    10
    Beautiful location and property
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    Judy and Tom, our hosts , are a wonderful couple and we greatly enjoyed our conservation with them. Full breakfast

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2024

    10
    It was a great place to stay as a single woman traveller.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Fireplace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The owners were very accommodating. They were very friendly but didn't insert themselves into private times. They were happy to serve me breakfast on their lovely porch. The homemade breakfast was outstanding.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2024

    10
    Comfortable, beautiful property (even on a rainy day), with delicious breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Breakfast was delicious. My husband can’t have milk and the owner kindly used almond milk when preparing breakfast. Friendly, interesting and joyful owners.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2024

    10
    The owners made us feel like friends. We would definitely return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only thing that could have been improved was the pillows were quite flat and needed to be replaced.

    The owners were exceptional . We felt welcome from the minute we arrived. The room and bathroom was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was delicious. The owners put coffee on early in the morning as we are early risers. The grounds are well kept and the gazebo was overlooking the water with comfortable furniture where we enjoyed a glass of wine. We would highly recommend this bed and breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We loved everything about our stay. The property was amazing value. It was the best value on our 16 night trip from Ireland. Tom and Judy are exceptional hosts. The house was beautiful with a front porch and leads down to the river at the back.It was so welcoming and relaxed in every way. The breakfast was outstanding consisting of a combination of sweet and savoury courses. It was lovely to meet other guests at breakfast. We loved the comfortable and tastefully appointed room with everything at hand. Tom and Judy gave us such a welcome and even helped us with the itinerary for the rest of our trip. I would rate this property as a 10 for comfort, cleanliness and facilities. Thank you so much to Tom and Judy.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2024

    10
    Be back again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    It rained. Oh, they don't control that!

    The hostess and host helped make the stay so much better. It was just what we needed for a short trip to the area. I can't rave enough about them. I'll be a giant billboard to advertise for them, LOL.

    Stayed in August 2024

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