Under $100

A quick walk from the beach (and equipped with the seaviews you’d expect), Castine Cottages (33 Snapp’s Way., Castine, 207/326-8003, www.castinecottages.com, $75–150) are two-bedroom standalones with full kitchens, outdoor grills, and very cute décor.

$100–150

Maine Island style gets a dose of sophistication at The Castine Inn (33 Main St., Castine, 207/326-4365, www.castineinn.com, $95–195). Rooms are sunny and decorated in soothing tones, queen beds, and delicate window treatments (many of which frame views of the surrounding gardens and nearby harbor). Breakfast is included, and delicious—especially if the apple bread French toast is on offer.

$150–250

On a hill overlooking Castine’s picturesque waterfront, the Pentagöet Inn (26 Main St., Castine, 207/326-8616, www.pentagoet.com, $120–265) is one of the original inns built in the era when “rusticators” arrived via steamship from New York City and Boston. The sprawling Queen Anne is full of period details, including vintage lithographs, claw-foot tubs, and elaborate Victorian headboards. A wraparound porch has plenty of rocking chairs for musing, while a wonderful bar area downstairs evokes the Golden Age of Sail with colonial antiques and portraits. Mornings are made easier with Maine blueberries, baked-apple French toast, and “featherbed” eggs.

A rustic country lodge turned low-key resort, Goose Cove Lodge (Goose Cove Road, Sunset, 800/728-1963, www.goosecovelodgemaine.com, $125–200, cabins $175–550) is worth the price just for the views of its secluded Deer Isle cove. Decor calls to mind an old-school Adirondack hunting lodge, with wide fireplaces and high beamed ceilings. In addition to the main lodge, several luxurious cottages offer even more privacy on the forested grounds. An active children’s program and separate dining hall ensure that even parents have time to enjoy the romance.

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