Step back into the 19th century in this large, gracious 1846 Victorian home, just two
blocks up from Eastport Maine's Historic District Waterfront. Our historic B&B inn
accommodations are a wonderful lodging alternative to local hotels or motels. Victorian
buffs will be delighted with the ornately carved, marble-topped furniture, knick knacks
and books with which the builder, Benjamin F. Milliken, furnished his home, and which he
left intact. Mr. Milliken maintained a wharf on Eastport's busy waterfront from which he
serviced the tall ships that used the harbor for a flourishing international trade
throughout the 1800's.
The Milliken House Bed and Breakfast offers elegant accommodations and a
restful, comforable B&B atmosphere. Guests may enjoy a complimentary glass of port or
sherry in the large double living room, containing two marble fireplaces where there is
cable television, board games, and a fire on coolish days. There are five guest rooms on
the second and third floors, uniquely furnished with lovely Victorian Renaissance and
Eastlake furniture and decorated with the momentos left behind by the Milliken family.
Bed-side chocolates and fresh flowers in season welcome guests to their rooms.
The Milliken House is noted for its breakfasts, which are sumptuous, and
as elegant as the heavy carved diningroom furniture from which they are served. Delicious
buttermilk pancakes served with a variety of fruit sauces made from native island berries
and topped with whipped cream; blueberry crepes; and Quiche Lorraine number among the many
specialties of the Milliken House, always accompanied by beautiful fresh
fruit trays and homemade breads and sweetbreads.
On the third floor, innkeeper Joyce Weber, who is also an artist, maintains a large
studio, well-lit with skylights. When guests are artists, they are welcomed to full use of
the 19' x 23' space.
Attractions & Special Events:
Go whale watching and deep see fishing on Passamaquoddy Bay. Enjoy scenic
air flights. Catch a ferry to Canada's Campobello Island and ex-plore the Roosevelts'
"Summer Cottage". Pursue the area's rich maritime history by visiting local
history museums and by using self-guided history trail and historic buildings walking
guides. Explore the area's unique natural phenomena such as the "Old Sow
Whirlpool", Reversing Falls, and 18-28 foot tides. Hike trails on the shore, where
you can still find
solitude on a lovely undeveloped coastline. Visit Eastport for its renowned "Old Home
Week Fourth of July" celebration and it annual "Salmon Festival" on the 2nd
week-end in Sept.
Accommodation:
Five guest rooms, three with full baths; working fireplace, cable television in large,
double livingroom. Can accommodate business or professional travelers with space for small
meetings or conferences, presentations and group entertainment.
- Television Lounge
- Telephone available
- Hair dryer available
- Parking Available
- Non-Smoking Facilities
- Children welcome
- Games room
- Golf
- Fishing
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Interior Photos of The Milliken House
Rates:
RATES: $60.00 to $65.00
OPEN: All year
RESERVATIONS:
Call 207-853-2955 or E-MAIL: millikenhouse@eastport-inn.com
to reserve, give credit card number or send price of one night's lodging. Visa, M/C, AMEX,
personal or traveler's checks accepted.
RESTRICTIONS: No smoking. Children, well-trained pets are welcomed.
BREAKFASTS: Full, gourmet
DISCOUNT: 10% discount when booking "When you mention The
Traveller's Guide"
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