The Homeport Inn
Searsport, ME
Offered for sale at $2,295,000
**The Homeport Inn & Tavern | Searsport, Maine**
**A distinctive Maine hospitality property combining historic character, boutique lodging, dining, entertainment, and private-event potential.**
Originally built circa 1865 for sea captain John P. Nichols, The Homeport Inn & Tavern is a beautifully restored Victorian/Italianate property in the coastal community of Searsport, Maine. Following its acquisition in 2022, the property underwent a renovation of more than $1 million, thoughtfully updating the historic mansion while preserving its architectural character and sense of place.
Today, The Homeport offers a diverse hospitality concept with **12 guest rooms and suites, a full-service restaurant and tavern, live entertainment, seasonal outdoor dining, and private-event opportunities**. Eleven guest rooms feature private baths, while an additional two-room suite shares a hall bath. Accommodations have been renovated with an emphasis on comfort and contemporary amenities.
At the heart of the property is its **English-style pub and tavern**, serving lunch, happy hour, and dinner with a menu focused on Maine seafood, New England ingredients, and seasonal offerings. The tavern seats approximately 60 indoors, with an additional 32 outdoor seats. A substantial commercial kitchen and fully equipped bar support the restaurant operation.
The Homeport has also become an **entertainment destination**, with regular live music indoors and outdoors. During warmer months, the beer garden, brick patio, gazebo, and outdoor stage create an inviting setting for dining, music, and social gatherings. Flexible spaces throughout the property offer opportunities for rehearsal dinners, celebrations, corporate gatherings, and other private events.
Set on approximately **1.45 acres along US Route 1**, The Homeport provides convenient access to Midcoast and Down East Maine while offering a quieter alternative to the region's busiest tourism centers. Belfast, Camden, Blue Hill, Ellsworth, Bangor, and the Penobscot Bay region are all within easy reach, while Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park are approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes away. The nearby Penobscot Marine Museum and the area's coastal villages, harbors, galleries, restaurants, and outdoor recreation further enhance the location.
Listed on the **National Register of Historic Places**, The Homeport retains beautiful historic details, including panel molding and a combination of original and restored architectural features. A public access path to the water is located at the end of Summer Street, adding to the coastal appeal.
The Homeport represents an opportunity to acquire an **established Maine hospitality business with multiple complementary components already in place**. A new owner could build on the existing foundation through expanded lodging strategies, shoulder-season packages, private events, culinary programming, music, and other experiences designed to attract both overnight guests and the local community.
**Offered at $2,295,000**, The Homeport Inn & Tavern offers a rare combination of historic architecture, lodging, food and beverage, entertainment, and event potential in an accessible Midcoast Maine location.
Owner's used to live in the Captain John Nichols Suite (the 12th and most recently renovated unit - this could be the owner's quarters.
Financial Details- Offered for sale at $2,295,000
- Terms: details to qualified buyers with signed NDA
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