About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Old Iron Inn Bed and Breakfast in Caribou offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and parquet floors. Each room includes a work desk, free toiletries, and a wardrobe. Modern Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a lounge, and an outdoor seating area. The property features an electric vehicle charging station, picnic area, and free on-site private parking. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including American, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Local specialities, warm dishes, fresh pastries, pancakes, and fruits are served. Convenient Location: Located 23 km from Northern Maine Regional Airport at Presque Isle, the bed and breakfast is highly rated for its breakfast and room comfort.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kevin
    Canada Canada
    What a awesome place to stay .The hosts of the bed & breakfast were so nice .The breakfast was so good and the homemade muffins were so good !!
  • Roy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly welcoming hosts very knowledgeable about the area both geographically and culturally. Engaged on arrival and at breakfast in interesting and wide-ranging conversation. This enhanced the experience without impinging on enjoyment of best...
  • Arthur
    Canada Canada
    Kate was very welcoming and made us feel at home from the get go. We connected straight away. Kevin was easy to chat with. All and all, it was a very pleasant experience. It was like visiting family, yet we had never met them before.
  • Gregory
    United States United States
    Kate and Kevin were exceptional hosts, friendly and personable. Breakfast was very good and the blueberry muffins were memorable. I will stay there the next time I overnight in Caribou. Leave time in you plans to investigate the premises.
  • Jay
    United States United States
    Warm clean comfortable great hosts Fabulous bed Tasty breakfast
  • Lori
    United States United States
    The hosts were so excellent. I felt so welcomed from the moment I arrived. The bed was very comfortable. If you like antiques this is the place to stay. The breakfast was delicious, Kate is an excellent baker! I felt like I was sitting and talking...
  • Thomas
    United States United States
    I love the way the Inn is set up with all the antiques
  • Heather
    United States United States
    Nicely appointed rooms, enjoyed the simple touches such as bathrobes and toiletries provided. Bed was very comfortable, and breakfast was super tasty! We loved our stay here!
  • David
    United States United States
    The atmosphere and the company of the proprietors,
  • Alicia
    United States United States
    Kate and Kevin were gracious hosts. Very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious! The house has a lot of personality and it is very interesting, I wish I had more time there to explore the “old irons”. We would definitely stay again!

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Kevin & Kate McCartney

10
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Kevin & Kate McCartney
The Old Iron Inn is a small European-style bed and breakfast that features an elegant, yet comfortable, environment furnished with antiques and, of course, old irons! Three guest bedrooms each have a private bath and the Old Iron Inn is proud to be a 100% non-smoking facility. Furnished apartments are also available for those travelers looking for longer stays.
Kate and Kevin McCartney have been greetings guests from all over the world since 1992. Kevin is a Professor of Geology at the University of Maine at Presque Isle and spearheaded the Maine Solar System Model project located along Route 1. Kate is a well-known cook and all dietary restrictions are happily accommodated.
Caribou is located in far Northern Maine, only 12 miles from the New Brunswick border. The Old Iron Inn is located right in town Caribou, within walking distance to City Hall, the movie theater, restaurants, grocery store, and library. The inn is 1 1/4 miles from Cary Medical Center and the Veterans' Home, 12 miles north of Presque Isle, and 15 miles from the Loring Commerce Center. Northern Maine enjoys the full complement of seasons, most notably a gorgeous winter with lots of snow.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

Old Iron Inn Bed and Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.