Inn on Carleton
46 Carleton St, Portland, ME, 04102
Inn on Carleton Menu
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Diabetics at Village Inn
Village Inn is a tough place for diabetics, and you must be extra cautious while ordering food at the Village Inn, especially if you're a diabetic. The food items low in sodium are high in sugar or cholesterol at Village Inn which makes it difficult for diabetics to choose the right food at the diner.
Foods to Avoid at Village Inn for Diabetics
Village Inn offers very few items edible for diabetics without any threat. You can avoid sandwiches and burgers at Village Inn and try the light breakfast items on the menu. You must also skip the shakes as well as other juices from the beverage menu. Almost all the dinner items on the menu are high in sodium except Grilled Tilapia and 6 oz. Top Sirloin & Toast. Avoid Soup bowls and opt for cups instead at Village Inn.
Food Suggestions for Diabetics at Village Inn
2 Egg Low-Cholesterol Egg Substitute Omelette with Part-Skim Mozzarella
Nutritional Facts: 220 calories, 15g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 490mg sodium, 2g carbs, 1g sugar, 0g fiber, 21g Protein
Toast, Rye
Nutritional Facts: 350 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 440mg sodium, 50g carbs, 2g sugar, 4g fiber, 10g Protein
Toast, Sourdough
Nutritional Facts: 330 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 560mg sodium, 48g carbs, 1g sugar, 2g fiber, 10g Protein
1/2 Waffle
Nutritional Facts: 260 calories, 13g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 4.5g), 460mg sodium, 26g carbs, 1g sugar, 0g fiber, 5g Protein
Fresh Fruits
Nutritional Facts: 30 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 7g carbs, 6g sugar, 1g fiber, 0g Protein
Country Potatoes
Nutritional Facts: 420 calories, 25g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 3g), 180mg sodium, 45g carbs, 0g sugar, 5g fiber, 5g Protein
Seasoned French Fries (Sides)
Nutritional Facts: 370 calories, 3g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 270mg sodium, 34g carbs, 0g sugar, 3g fiber, 3g Protein
Hot Tea
Nutritional Facts: 0 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
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High Blood Pressure at Village Inn
If you are concerned about high blood pressure, then you must try food items from the kid's menu at Village Inn as most food items on their regular menu are high in sodium. However, you can always bet on salads for rescue. Instead of dining alone, you can visit the Village Inn in groups to keep the sodium intake in check.
Foods to Avoid at Village Inn for High Blood Pressure
Avoid Sausage Links & Eggs, Sausage Patties & Eggs, Biscuit & Gravy with Eggs, 6 oz. Top Sirloin Eggs, Ham Steak & Eggs, Egg Benedict, and Country Benedict from Village Inn's breakfast menu. It is also recommended to skip the Skillet options at Village Inn for its high sodium content. Among the omelets, avoid Denver Omelette, Country Music Star Omelette, and French Spinach & Bacon Omelette. You must also skip Sandwiches and All-World Double Cheeseburger every time you visit Village Inn.
Food Suggestions for High Blood Pressure at Village Inn
Quaker® Oatmeal Plain
Nutritional Facts: 220 calories, 4.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1g), 10mg sodium, 37g carbs, 1g sugar, 5g fiber, 8g Protein
Toast, White
Nutritional Facts: 270 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 400mg sodium, 34g carbs, 2g sugar, 1g fiber, 6g Protein
English Muffin
Nutritional Facts: 170 calories, 2.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 380mg sodium, 30g carbs, 1g sugar, 2g fiber, 6g Protein
2 Pieces French Toast
Nutritional Facts: 260 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 3g), 350mg sodium, 32g carbs, 8g sugar, 1g fiber, 11g Protein
Fresh Fruits
Nutritional Facts: 30 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 7g carbs, 6g sugar, 1g fiber, 0g Protein
Country Potatoes
Nutritional Facts: 420 calories, 25g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 3g), 180mg sodium, 45g carbs, 0g sugar, 5g fiber, 5g Protein
Side Salad (no dressing)
Nutritional Facts: 30 calories, 0.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 50mg sodium, 6g carbs, 2g sugar, 1g fiber, 1g Protein
Hot Tea
Nutritional Facts: 0 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
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High Cholesterol at Village Inn
Most items served at Village are made up of eggs, bacon, chicken, or steak. Hence, these food items are often high in cholesterol. You can try the salad items, juices, or light breakfast items from the menu to keep the cholesterol in check. You can also try food from the kid's menu to ensure that you consume fewer calories than usual.
Foods to Avoid at Village Inn for High Cholesterol
You must skip burgers and sandwiches at the Village Inn as these items are very high in cholesterol. You should also avoid the Garden Salads menu at Village Inn except for Southwest Salad, lunch size. You can order all the soups, but you must avoid Tomato Basil Bowl and Wisconsin Cheese Bowl. Almost everything on the dinner menu is also high in cholesterol and must be avoided. Also, skip shakes at Village Inn.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Village Inn
2 Egg White Omelette with Part-Skim Mozzarella
Nutritional Facts: 200 calories, 13g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 360mg sodium, 2g carbs, 1g sugar, 0g fiber, 20g Protein
Toast, Wheat
Nutritional Facts: 350 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 540mg sodium, 50g carbs, 6g sugar, 4g fiber, 10g Protein
Fresh Coleslaw
Nutritional Facts: 140 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1.5g), 260mg sodium, 10g carbs, 9g sugar, 1g fiber, 1g Protein
2 Buttermilk Pancakes
Nutritional Facts: 210 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 3.5g), 440mg sodium, 24g carbs, 6g sugar, 0g fiber, 4g Protein
Fresh Fruits
Nutritional Facts: 30 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 7g carbs, 6g sugar, 1g fiber, 0g Protein
Hot Tea
Nutritional Facts: 0 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
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Q & A on Village Inn
Does the Village Inn serve breakfast all day?
Since the year of 1958 when Village Inn was opened in Denver Colorado, the restaurant has been offering its guests great food all day. So, if you want to have a heavy breakfast, light lunch or enjoy pancakes at dinner, the Village Inn is the place to visit.
Does Village Inn still have free pie Wednesday?
Village Inn offers a free slice of pie with any dine-in purchase. Every Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. customers can enjoy a featured pie with any of their purchase. For more information on the pie, one can ask the servers while visiting the restaurant in the area.
Does Village Inn have vegan options?
Unfortunately, there are very few Vegan and Vegetarian options at Village In. There are fruits and salads but most of the items are not Vegan or Vegetarian. We advise asking the server before making the orders.
What time does the Village Inn Open and Close?
Village Inn restaurant opens from 6:00AM-12:00
Is the Village Inn closed during holidays?
Village Inn is among only a few restaurants which remain open on any major holiday's which includes Easter Sunday, Christmas and New Year.
How to find the nearest Village Inn restaurant?
There are over 212 operating Village Inn restaurants in the United States. This restaurant is known for its wide variety of Breakfast Menu. Today, people from all over US visit Village Inn to enjoy food and pies which have won many awards from American Pie Council. The best way to search the nearest Village Inn location is by using our Restaurant Listings Directory which gives you the exact address of the restaurant near as per your location.
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About Village Inn
Village Inn is an American dining restaurant that serves the best American breakfast items on its menu. Founded by James Mola and Merton Anderson, Village Inn began its operations in 1958 as Village Inn Pancake House in Denver. However, during the 1980s, Pancake House was dropped from the title and the name was changed to Village Inn. Registered as VICORP Restaurants Inc., the restaurant company acquired over 71 restaurants in the United States.
Village Inn began serving lunch and dinner menus in addition to breakfast items during the 80s. The pies at Village Inn have won several awards from the American Pie Council. You can order a variety of sandwiches, burgers, healthy salads, melts, and other dinner items. Spread across 212 locations in the United States, Village Inn is a renowned restaurant brand among foodies who love American breakfast menu.
Healthy Food Options at Village Inn
Village Inn is the place to go if you have cravings for enjoyable breakfast items. Most breakfast items are high in sodium and not consumable for certain health conditions. You must be extremely picky to have a healthy breakfast, lunch, or dinner at the Village Inn. Village Inn offers a wide range of breakfast and dinner menu to choose from. While most of the items on the menu are high in sodium and cholesterol, you can still find some healthy food options in salads and simple breakfast items.
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Address :
46 Carleton St
Portland, ME, 04102 - Phone (207) 775-1910
- Website https://www.innoncarleton.com/
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Wi-Fi : Free
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Sam G.
The best Bed & Breakfast experience we've had, very friendly staff, charming and well tended rooms and a very good breakfast. We spent two nights in the winter, room was kept at a nice warm temperature and not drafty at all. A beautiful old brownstone with lovely wide plank floors and appropriate decor. Free wi-fi and electric fireplaces throughout, bathroom was clean and had good hot water and water pressure. Thy even put out a plate of delicious chocolate chip cookies for the guests!
(5)Cassie M.
I rented the whole inn for a weekend in August for my wedding, and my whole bridal party stayed here. They loved it, and it ended up being very reasonably priced for them compared to what the big hotels were charging. It's a beautiful spot, nicely decorated and comfortable, with a great little patio out back. The inn staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating, especially as we had our hair done at the inn on my wedding day and were generally running around like crazy getting ready. It worked out perfectly for my group and I hope I'll have a chance to stay there myself some day soon.
(5)Roger M.
Great place to stay in Portland. We had very comfy, clean and charming room. Great breakfast. There are warm and friendly folks taking care of you. It's an easy walk to Congress St.
(4)Cassandra P.
After staying here on two different occasions, I can now safely say this is one of the best B&Bs I have ever stayed at. Located on a side street about a 15-20 minute walk from the Old Port, the Inn on Carleton is absolutely amazing. We have stayed in Room 4 and Room 6, and the beds here are the most comfortable beds I've ever slept in. In fact, I tend to miss breakfast in the morning because I don't want to leave them. And that's another thing I love about this place: the breakfast. If you make it out of bed, the breakfast is to die for. If you don't make it out of bed, you don't feel bad or awkward for missing breakfast because the inn keepers are the nicest people (and may give you scones to go). They also have fresh baked cookies daily, and keep an assortment of snacks, water and tea available throughout the day. Parking here is no problem. There's 3 spaces next to the building, and then the Inn has a deal with the people who own the parking lot across the street and will give you a pass to park there if there are no spaces left. I think this Inn is in a great location, especially for people who are somewhat familiar with Portland and have done the Old Port thing. There are tons of restaurants and shops up their way that you probably normally wouldn't have encountered (I highly suggest Petite Jacqueline, it's to die for.). But even if you're new to the area, it's not that bad of a walk. And the rates here are cheaper than most hotels and B&Bs in Portland.
(5)Ryan H.
Stayed here a Friday night a few weeks ago. Only stayed one night as we could not get a reservation for the following night (which as it turns out was a real bummer.) We arrived late, but with no issues we were able to get to our room where a warm, welcoming, and personal note was waiting for us. The room was immaculate and very cozy, with a faux fireplace adding to the ambiance. The next morning we headed down for breakfast, greeted by the effervescent, Cindy, and were promptly served a delicious meal. She gave us some great tips on places to see in Portland, and then we went on our way. As I mentioned above, it was unfortunate we were not able to get a reservation for Saturday, because there's probably not a better place in Portland to stay.
(5)Emily H.
This review is horribly overdue. My husband and I spent three nights at Inn on Carleton for our honeymoon the beginning of July. We stayed in Room 1 and it was romantic and perfect for us! The location is also fantastic. In the room there were two reading chairs that were wonderful on a rainy day. Buddy and Cindi helped make the last days of our honeymoon some of the best. They are friendly, kind, and knowledgeable. Their restaurant recommendations are fantastic! The building and rooms are beautiful. The breakfasts are delicious. The owner (Buddy) is fantastic. If looking for a B&B in Portland, stop and call Buddy.
(5)Julia H.
Hidden away on a quiet street, is a really quaint B & B! If my boyfriend hadn't drove by on a separate trip, we would have never found this place! A small little place that only has 6 rooms - three rooms on 2 floors. Each room has a different theme, but all still within the Victorian time period. Most of the rooms have a shared bathroom - but my boyfriend was sweet enough to book the room with a private bathroom =). When we first walked in, the inn keeper was really nice, checked us in and brought us upstairs to our room. When we walked in there is a really high bed with a four high posts (I felt like it was a bed from the Tudors). The bathroom had an old four clawed bathtub, with a stool to climb in. If you do book a room with the private bathroom - don't be alarmed when the toilet starts making noises - it happens whenever someone from a different washroom flushes! Breakfast and wifi is included with the stay. When we came down for breakfast, we had expected only to see muffins and cereal - but it was a full sit down breakfast, which is made to order. You could order, eggs, bacon, sausages, omelettes,yogurt with homemade granola or the special of the day. He also puts down a plate of fresh, hot danishes to nibble on while you wait for your breakfast. We both had the special of the day, which was a vegetable souffle made with a crossiant, served with sausage and fresh fruit. Plus we had ordered a yogurt with granola, which was really good! When we checked out - we were informed that they were closing for a couple of weeks to perform renovations - so I'm very curious to know what they are going to do. Just as we were about to leave, the inn keeper convinced us to grab a handful of candies for the road =p Overall, great little inn! Next time we stay in Portland, we will be back.
(4)Rebecca D.
This B&B blows every other B&B out of the water. My boyfriend and I came to Portland for an anniversary, and stayed in the Blue Room, located on the third floor in the corner. It was so fresh, airy, clean and well decorated. No foot traffic which I liked, and the semi-soft semi-firm bed offered a great nights sleep.The bathroom was a happy pale yellow -with a two facet shower, a small claw foot tub, bath robes, fluffy towels....There is also a fireplace, which has multiple settings to produce heat or just flames for ambiance. It was absolutely perfect. Buddy and Cindy are FABULOUS- what a pair- so welcoming and personable, they make sure you have everything you need while making you feel right at home. They provided great suggestions for our time in Portland (the suggestion for peaks island turned out to be the best day ever!- bike riding, ocean views, local refreshments!) And Cindy made a dinner reservation for us at a local bistro one night- so we had nothing to do but show up! It was really nice. And the breakfasts....how can I begin to describe their delicious breakfasts -no words can describe the unbelievable spread Buddy and Cindy offered on our stay, but I can try.... As soon as you sit down in the morning you are welcomed with a fresh fruit bowl, and the choice of tea or coffee (juice and water are also available, of course) Home made blueberry pancakes started us off on the right foot our first morning. So light and sweet, but filling and pleasing for the day ahead. The second day also started with a fresh fruit bowl, this time paired with a small loaf of banana bread. The main dish- homemade hash with ham, coupled with 2 poached eggs and homemade hollindase sauce. Finished off with homemade key lime lemon sorbet? Heaven in breakfast form. My boyfriend, who normally doesnt eat breakfast, was floored by the presentation and taste of it all, and ate everything on his plate. There is also a spread of tea and snacks throughout the day, should you be lounging around. They have water, beer, wine glasses. They literally have everything you need to be happy -literature about exploring Portland, or refreshments and DVDS for hanging out at the B&B. Buddy, the owner, is so helpful, so nice and so friendly. Him and Cindy really made the B&B for me. I will recommend this place to everyone going on a trip to Portland, and will definitely be returning to this charming 19th century home- turned luxury B&B- on my next visit to Portland. My only regret is that the weekend came and went too soon!
(5)Meg T.
I don't think there are enough "fabulous-es" in the world to cover how I felt about this B&B. The style was a great mix of modern and old world charm, the food was fantastic (though they do try to stuff you to the gills!), the bed was extra comfy. Mostly, Buddy and Cindy were amazing, attentive and just the nicest folks ever. We'll be going back for sure!
(5)Kathleen M.
My boyfriend and I stayed at the Inn on Carleton on a misty night in May of 2012. It was perfect, the house is beautifully decorated, inviting, clean, the hosts are incredibly gracious and the breakfast was outstanding. We took a walk to a small Italian restaurant in an otherwise mostly residential neighborhood and it seemed to be a local favorite. I'd absolutely stay here again.
(5)charles r.
After a two-night stay here, I posted a review on TripAdvisor under the title "Snide manager" saying, among other things, "The location is great, the facility itself is a gem and the owners are very personable. For that I give it 4 stars. But from the moment I checked in, the manager's attitude was totally off-putting. Having chatted with the owners, this young fellow, Dylan, clearly has their confidence ("like a member of the family") but he could kill their business. Myself, I would think thrice before staying there again and putting up with his nonsense..." Owner Buddy decided to post a long response which was, in parts, fictional and altogether much too defensive. Poor show. Sometimes one should just own up and say "too bad he couldn't have made your stay more enjoyable" and move on. Particularly online. So here on Yelp I'm taking off two more stars. I stand by my original opinion that although the inn is top-notch, their manager is often unpleasant and needs training.
(2)Yan T.
We only stayed here one night, but liked what we saw. Last trip to Maine was devoted to Portland and we stayed on Munjoy Hill. The West End, in comparison, is a little busier, but still pretty with all the stately old homes. The Inn was larger than I thought. Our room was on the third floor (next time I would book earlier or just spring to get a lower floor). Otherwise, it was a beautiful house with a fancy living area and a clean room with a comfy bed. The host was a nice guy and allowed us to have our space. He also provided suggestions for dining nearby. Breakfast was delicious and checkout was quick and easy. There is a security pass code on the door, so you can go out on the later side and not worry about bothering anyone too much. The location is not bad, and the value is very good. It's not a super tiny B&B, but that is actually an asset for many people. I would stay here again.
(5)Sara R.
We just left the Inn and still cannot believe our experience. We had been driving 2.5 hours from Boston and had just arrived. We were early and knew that we wouldn't be able to check into our room early, but we stopped in to get our key and say hello. After driving for 2.5 hours, I had to use the bathroom. I asked Leo, the innkeeper, to use the bathroom (I let him know that I didn't care if it was dirty or if it was my room), and that it was an emergency. HE SAID NO. I REPEAT, I WAS A PAYING CUSTOMER AND HE SAID NO. I asked him again, reiterating that it was an emergency, but he again, said no. I wanted to ask him, "where do you go to the bathroom?", but I was so stunned that I was tongue-tied (and was determined to find a place to use the bathroom). How's that for hospitality!? After leaving the inn, we made a mad dash to the Old Port to try to find a Starbucks, etc. Aside from the lack of customer service, the room and the inn were clean and quaint. Unfortunately, the experience left both my husband and myself very disappointed us. It was something we were both very much looking forward to and this experience dominated our stay. I would have expected a lot more from a pricey B&B ($243), but Leo was simply unprofessional and petty. I wanted to say something to him while checking out, but figured leaving a review would be more effective. I can't say we'd stay at the inn again or recommend it to friends.
(2)Amy V.
My husband and I drove up to Portland this past Saturday with no real plans. We grabbed a visitor guide and started calling some b&bs. We had viewed The Inn on Carleton the previous night on line and we liked the location and charm of the building. Boy were we happy we stayed here! Innkeepers Leo and Patty (who took over this summer) were adorable and very helpful. My husband and I stayed in room 5 on the third floor and it was very pleasant. A electric fireplace led heat and charm to the room. The room was simply and elegantly furnished and admittedly did not have a great view but that didn't bother us. We spent a bit of time down downstairs in the common area enjoying the fireplace and music (as well as tea and cookies left out by Patty). Breakfast both days was amazing. By far one of the best b&b meals we have enjoyed. The inn was close to great restaurants and night life - and only an hour walk (or ten minute drive) down to the waterfront. The price was fair for winter and we had no complaints. We will definitely be staying here again!
(5)Britt R.
Recently visited Portland for the first time, ever. I did several searches for Places to stay and the Inn on Carleton was top on the list. BOY am I happy that my boyfriend and I stayed there. The charm, the rooms, the owners, the out door patio, the BREAKFAST - all just truly wonderful. Romantic, short walk into the west end of Portland, and just one of the best places I have ever stayed. If you visit Portland, HIGHLY recommended staying at the Carleton! You will not regret it!
(5)Benjamin H.
I've been here with my wife two weeks ago. This is one of the finest B&B I've been in. The owner (which changed a few months ago apparently) is super nice, has great advices, and the breakfast is good. On top of that, the rooms look really nice. It is a little bit expensive (although all the hotels / B&B seems to be actually), and the location is not the best, but still a great value for money in our opinion.
(5)Windi L.
I truly think that so many people give B&Bs a good review out of pure guilt... that they've met and spoken with the owner so now they feel obligated to give them five stars. I can honestly say with 100% certainty that this was the best bed and breakfast I have ever been to. It is located close enough to downtown Portland to walk (should you choose) but still close to neighborhood gems. Add to that, it was actually cheaper than area hotels! The decor of this place is classic and simple. Has a vintage feel without the normal clutter and hoarding tendencies of other bed and breakfast spots I've been to. The bed with comfy, we had a claw tub, as well as a shower, and a flat screen TV. Yes, a flat screen. Just because I'm at a b&b doesn't mean I don't want to watch the boob tube. Regarding breakfast, we enjoyed lovely hot and unique dishes each morning prepared by awesomeness man of the year, Buddy. The portion sizes were just right. Let's not forget his afternoon cookies which completely messed up my diet for the rest of the trip but who cared... it was worth every bite of caloric bliss. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice getaway in Portland, Maine. It was just wonderful.
(5)Paul W.
From initial contact to departing and everything in between, enough can't be said about our great experience! We traveled to Portland celebrating a wedding anniversary. Our hosts Buddy and Cindy were exemplary. Accomadations are modern and up to date, at the same time there is an old world charm. I did not want to get out of bed, it was so comfortable. Then, I didn't want to get out of the shower. The best! Then came breakfast... Next stay I'm going to just begin with Buddy's sweet potato pancakes. Don't miss this gem. Thanks from Paul & Gloria!!
(5)Lisa Marie M.
We spent four glorious nights recently at the Inn. I can't think of a single thing they could have done to make our stay more enjoyable. The location is fantastic; beautiful, quiet street and we were thrilled to see how truly lovely the interiors are. This place is so comfortable, with such attention to detail. Buddy was friendly and warm and Cindy is the heart and enthusiastic angel who greets you every morning. We can't wait to come back to the Inn and to the beautiful city of Portland. If you have never been and are considering the trip you won't be disappointed and both Cindy and Buddy have a ton of suggestions if you need them, as far as places to go, where to eat, etc. Absolute FIVE stars !!!!!
(5)Dianna S.
I stayed with my boyfriend for our anniversary here and we couldn't have been happier with the b&b!! Such a lovely building and our room was wonderful. It was clean, cozy, and warm! (Room #4 : large bathroom with tub and shower. Electric fireplace. Comfy queen bed) Buddy and his staff were great! All extremely friendly and helpful! They gave great recommendations for dinner places and breweries. Everything was in walking distance. The breakfast was amazing! Stuffed French toast one morning and eggs Benedict the other morning. Homemade cookies and brownies during the day to snack on. Five stars!!
(5)H. G.
An absolutely phenomenal B&B. Buddy, the owner, is fantastic and always available. You can just walk right in and he's always there. The rooms are beautiful. The kind of place you'd dream to live in someday. My only slight complaint about our room was that the floors were extremely slippery. Yes, I fell once. The brunch was great. He started a with a great lemon coffee cake. My eggs were cooked to order. And he had a fantastic french toast that day too. Tea, bottled water, cookies, chips, etc. were available for free throughout the day/night. But I'm always looking to upgrade, so after we stayed here, we actually walked to a nearby B&B to check it out for next time potentially. We couldn't walk right in, had to call twice, and finally the owner said he couldn't show us around because the rooms were being cleaned. Come on, just come say hello to us or show us around the main areas. Anyway, this ensured that I'll be going back to the Carleton next time.
(5)Brett G.
This inn is amazing! Beautifully decorated, amazing food, but what really sets it apart is the friendly and spectacular people who work here! Cindy and Dylan were great! (We have no idea what an earlier negative review about Dylan was talking about, as he is very friendly and helpful.). We will definitely come back here.
(5)Jeffrey K.
Jen and I stayed here over this past Thanksgiving weekend, during our jaunt to Portland ME. This place had come recommended by the internets, and lemme tell ya: they don't disappoint! We got there a bit before check-in time, so we asked if we could just use the parking space for a bit while we touristed the town, and they said "sure, no problem!" When we got back, the nicest guy IN THE WORLD (he was the owner) welcomed us, and told us "eh, it's a slow weekend, so I just went ahead and upgraded you to the corner suite." yessssss. The owner also mentioned in passing "oh, we have a breakfast in the morning; be sure to come down and have some!" Where I was expecting a small buffet of random stuffus, the owner himself literally cooked us a 5 course meal, ranging from grilled grapefruit to pumpkin bread french toast! We had to ask him to stop bringing us food! It was great. The room was gorgeous, cozy, with very warm decor, and top notch service. I most definitely recommend this place, and will continue to go back there any time I'm in Portland.
(5)Manasree P.
Great B&B experience . On a quiet narrow Street lined with Victorian style buildings. The inn had 6 rooms in total, we stayed in room #2 . This room has a charming queen bed. The bed is very comfortable and plenty of pillows and blankets to keep you warm and cozy. The bathroom is very tiny with a small shower stall and a toilet. The sink is in the room across the bed. The sink has separate taps for hot and cold water, making the washing a lil difficult on a cold winter morning. The Lcd TV in the room comes with a DVD player and there are movies to select from the main room downstairs. The living room and the dining rooms are absolutely beautiful and exudes old world charm. Beautiful woodwork seen all throughout - the stairwell , the clocks, the tables all made us stop and appreciate the work. There is a fireplace in the living room that adds the extra glow to the rich hues of the room. Highlight of the breakfast - Warm blueberry pudding. Out of this world!!! Never ever tasted anything like that before. Buddy, the Innkeeper is very friednly and will give you excellent recommendations on where to eat. Above all, when I forgot my 2 pairs of boots at the room when we left, they took the extra effort to mail them back to me on my request !!! Thanks again Buddy & Laura, we will definiftely be back again !
(5)Maureen H.
Beautiful Inn. I'd read some reviews that kind of trash talked the keeper, but I found him to be very friendly and had no complaints. His assistant was also very pleasant. The place is full of beautiful antiques that he has collected from all over. The Queen Elizabeth room has a bed from New Orleans. Very quiet (I kept the radio tuned in to 90.1 extremely low all night just for some sound. It was new agey, Loreena McKinnet stuff, very ethereal and peaceful.) Breakfast was a fruit cup, eggs, bacon toast and coffee. Nice touch was the Edgar Allen Poe book on one of the tables. Lots of layers of nice coverlets and blankets on the bed.
(5)John T.
Let me start off with a few facts about myself. I am cynical, like to critique, and rarely like to give full credit for doing what was promised. I bring this personal info up so those that are trying to decide where to stay in Portland know that I am serious when I say this is the only place you should consider. True, I have not stayed anywhere else, and therefore, I do not doubt there are many other quality places. But this B&B delivers! Starting with our arrival, where after a 2+ hour drive we were met with a smile and welcoming voice of the owner, Buddy, who seemed more excited about our arrival then we were. He then proceeded to take all of our luggage up to the top floor to our room, which seems minor but it set the mood and left us with a very good feeling about the place. Moving onto the rooms, they are at least exactly what I envision a room in a New England B&B should look like. While we only stayed in our room, we were able to have a peak in most of the others as we walked through the inn. Each room has a special feeling of comfort and coziness. Our room had a nice, comfortable bed...a little gas fireplace, big bathroom with bath, TV, and reading chair. It felt private, but was easily accessible. Usually when you stay at a hotel of sorts you intend to spend less time in your room for obvious reasons. But at this inn, part of the trip should be used to relax and enjoy your room. Moving on to the other aspects of the place. Breakfast is part of the reservation. There is a nice little 'dining area' next to their living room, which has a fireplace, comfortable seating and reading materials. The breakfast is great, at the level of anything else you could get in town. The food is made by your host Buddy, who is always willing to customize a meal for you, tho I suggest going with his morning special. As great as the food was, the service was even better. We had the fortunate opportunity to have Cindy to greet us each morning and provide us with everything we need. She is incredibly kind and sweet. She knows the area well, and is always willing to help you with you plans (as is Buddy). Cindy and Buddy both truly seem to care about who you are and what you think, and they are sincere. In terms of location, it is in a great spot within the west end of Portland. You can walk to several great bars, restaurants, and shops. Or, you can easily take a taxi to the Port or west end. I love where this inn is because it is close enough to everything, but far enough away to have privacy and relaxation. It seems like most of the other reviews agree with me on how great this place is. But like in life, there are always a few people who take their high demands and unrealistic personal experiences and make comments off of that. While I have been bias and in favor of this B&B, as I started this review I remain someone who is not easily impressed. And I am trying to pass along info that I think would be helpful for someone who is trying to determine if this is the right place for them. Parking is not a problem, a barking dog is not a problem, and a sweet breakfast is not a problem. Problems only exist if you are 'one of those type of people'...and I think most of you know what I am talking about. I highly recommend this place and cannot wait for a return visit in the spring! Thank you Buddy and Condy!
(5)Karen B.
The B&B was beautirul and the bed quite comfortable. We were told there was offstreet parking next to the building, but when we returned from dinner at about 9:30, all the spots were taken and we had to park on the street. We rang for the innkeeper, but no one answered. Oh well. We settled in at about 11 pm, only to be awakened by a barking dog in the back yard. The dog barked incessantly for almost 2 hours! In the morning when we asked the innkeeper about the barking, she said she was on the first floor and didn't hear it, but she thought someone tried to kick in the fence gate. Really? How could you not hear it? Breakfast was home-made and tasty but way too sweet. The banana bread with vanilla sauce was delicious, and so was the cinnamon apple french toast, but together they were a sugary carbohydrate overload. One or the other would have been good on their own. If you state that you have parking, it should be available to all your guests whenever they arrive. We never saw the owner, Buddy, and the innkeeper who was there wasn't available to help with the parking situation or the barking dog. It was a lovely place, but we won't be going back.
(3)Nina G.
Highly recommend. We have stayed in this B&B five times over the last seven years. Primarily we choose this B&B because of its ideal location away from the center but within walking distance. Over the past two years, the rooms, service, and breakfast have improved drastically from past years. The new owner and innkeeper are doing a phenomenal job at making you feel at home and comfortable in this beautiful Victorian home.
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