About this property

Historic Setting: Black Lantern B&B in Topsham offers a 3-star experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy garden and river views, complemented by a sun terrace and outdoor fireplace. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms with bath or shower, and carpeted or parquet floors. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor seating area, and bicycle parking. Convenient Location: Located 30 mi from Portland International Jetport, the property is near attractions such as Bowdoin College (1.9 mi) and Portland Museum of Art (28 mi). An ice-skating rink is also nearby. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the host, breakfast provided by the property, and the convenient location.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jonson
    United States United States
    Hosts Tom and Judy were engaging, welcoming, and helpful. Provided suggestions for dinner, sightseeing. They obviously are experienced in serving their guests. They did this without being overly present. The house and furnishings have so much...
  • Randall
    United States United States
    Beautiful & quiet location. Lovely gardens .amazing food and interesting conversation. What more could u want ?
  • Sally
    United States United States
    Beautiful gardens and an amazing location. The rooms were very comfortable and Tom and Judy, the innkeepers were so welcoming and hospitable. Breakfast was excellent too.
  • Chortney
    United States United States
    Breakfast was wonderful. We were able to select the time and provide any dietary needs. Innkeepers were friendly and helpful.
  • Mandarin
    United States United States
    The breakfast was superb! We stayed two nights and the breakfast menu was different each morning. The banana walnut bread was moist but not soggy, and most important of all, not too sweet! The apple cider donuts were equally scrumptious. The dutch...
  • Regina
    United States United States
    This is the ideal Maine setting with a beautiful view of the river. The property, inside and out is decorated and cared for with love. The innkeepers are delightful and the breakfast is unforgettably delicious!
  • Michaela
    United States United States
    Clean and beautifully furnished, friendly hosts, delicious breakfast, close to Bowdoin College
  • Jill
    United States United States
    We were ask the night before what we wanted for breakfast and they made it to order. It was delicious and they accommodated my gluten-free needs perfectly. The couple took time to talk with us about their story and also gave us ideas on what to...
  • Robert
    United States United States
    Great location. Very convenient to Bowdoin. Beautiful backyard and neighborhood. Clean and comfortable room. Friendly owners.
  • Sally
    United States United States
    A beautiful property, with a lovely view. Very well kept. The hosts were wonderful.

Area info

House rules

Black Lantern B&B takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

12+ years
Extra bed upon request
$15 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.