The Norumbega- Camden, ME

Built in 1886 as a summer house for Joseph Barker Stearns, the elaborate rusticated stone and wood Queen Anne is now home to a charming four season inn. An architectural masterpiece that overlooks Penobscot Bay, it’s a tranquil retreat that will impress with its original woodwork and period details. 

Located just outside of downtown Camden, not far from the base of Mount Battie, Norumbega is the perfect escape for old house aficionados. Full of fascinating features such as a staircase snug and beautifully tiled fireplaces, it’s the kind of place that fuels fantasies about owning an inn. 

Each of the 11 guest rooms here are unique, many with water views. Some incorporate elements of the mansion’s original floorplan, such as the two story Library Suite. Breakfast is a delicious and proud production, which you will not want to miss.