Inn History
“The Pentagöet is the queen on the hill, a lovely Queen Anne Victorian overlooking Penobscot Bay, where the foodie traveler can escape from the world.” High praise for our historic, Down East Maine bed and breakfast in Castine, Maine, from the Huffington Post. The Pentagöet Inn was built in 1894 and is Castine’s oldest, original “summer hotel,” continually welcoming guests of Penobscot Bay for over a century. It is beloved by the town as well as travelers from around the world.
The town’s present serenity belies its turbulent past. Founded in 1613 as a French trading colony, the village later evolved into the first permanent settlement in New England. The Dutch, French, English, and Americans all fought for a foothold on this lush peninsula. It wasn’t until the late 1800s that Castine was able to settle down and prosper. Born of a deep-water harbor with a shipbuilding past and East India trade, it became the second wealthiest port in America. The legacy of those days lies in the gracious architecture you’ll see throughout Castine today. Taking the the scenic “Walking Tour of Castine,” a self-guided journey by the Historical Society that outlines more than 50 historical sites, museums, parks, and distinguished homes, you’ll soon discover the truth in the words from the Washington Post—”Castine has a telluric pride coupled with a wisdom that some of the best moments in a human life are the simplest ones.”
In summer 2022, Matt Powell & George Trinovitch, alongside Monica Powell as a financial advisor, took ownership of the Pentagöet Inn. Both from New York, Matt comes from a background in high-end restaurant hospitality & marketing, and George has worked in the interior design & art restoration field. The team is thrilled to steward this eclectic & historic property and captain it into its next chapter, as a vibrant part of the Castine community and as an unforgettable vacation experience. We’re also delighted to have already received some glowing press accolades & recognition from the U.S. National Trust for Historic Preservation! We look forward to welcoming you for a getaway in Maine you’ll always treasure.
Common Spaces
Step back “inn” time as you enter our common spaces throughout the Pentagöet. On the ground floor right as you enter, the redesigned piano parlor reimagines our founding innkeeper’s vision with a 1934 Knabe baby grand presiding over the room. Note the original “Pentagoet Waltz,” first written by Willis Ricker upon the inn’s grand opening in 1894. Oftentimes innkeeper Matt or pianist Scott Cleveland will be found tickling the ivories. Upstairs, tucked away in a corner of the second floor hallway, you might pass through a green doorway… leading to the “secret” library. The perfect space to find some quiet, get lost in a book, play a board game, or take a Zoom call (hey, even this Victorian inn knows we live in the 21st Century).
Our Garden & Courtyard
Begun in 2001, the woodland garden at the Pentagöet Inn features native shrubs and shade perennials with a long season of interest, something fragrant and blooming throughout the season. In 2023, thanks to a grant from the National Trust, reconstruction on the garden & courtyard began. The new courtyard & garden opened in June 2025, featuring new plantings and an expanded seating area for outdoor dining. In the 2025 season, guests of the inn enjoyed the courtyard during Jazz on the Porch, Mondays Shuck! Oyster Pop-ups featuring local oyster farmers, and during breakfast service.
Directions
Below are the directions to Pentagöet Inn, our lodging near Acadia National Park. With so many area activities, many of them focusing on outdoor experiences, our Maine Coast bed and breakfast will beckon you back again and again.
GPS Coordinates: Lat 44.388264 Lon -68.797780
Route: Boston to Castine
- I-95 North – Boston to Portland
- I-295 North – Portland to Augusta
- Rte.3 East – Augusta to Belfast
- Rte.1 North – Belfast to Bucksport
- Rte.166 South – Just East of Bucksport through Orland
Into Castine, Main Street is left after Bangor Savings - 26 Main Street – Corner of Main Street and Perkins Street
Route: Bar Harbor to Castine
- Rte.3 & Rte.1 – Bar Harbor to Orland (near Bucksport)
- Rte.166 South – Just East of Bucksport through Orland
Into Castine, Main Street is left after Bangor Savings - 26 Main Street – Corner of Main Street and Perkins Street
Route: Bangor to Castine
- Rte.15 – Bangor/Brewer to Bucksport
- Rte.1 North – Bucksport to Orland
- Rte.166 South – Just East of Bucksport through Orland into Castine, Main Street is left after Bangor Savings
- 26 Main Street – Corner of Main Street and Perkins Street
