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New England is world-famous for its gorgeous waterfronts and beaches, whether they are on the ocean or at beautiful inland lakes like Lake Champlain in Vermont or Lake Winnipeusakee in New Hampshire. A stay or getaway at a waterfront or beachfront lodging -- be it a resort, hotel, motel, or inn -- offers a delightful and restful vacation in beautiful surroundings. Come and jump in at Narragansett or Newport, Rhode Island; the rocky coast of Maine; Cape Cod in Massachusetts; or along Long Island Sound in Connecticut. The water’s fine!

Grand Harbor Inn

14 Bay View Landing Camden, ME, 04843 Phone: 207-230-7177 Toll-Free: 877-553-6997

Waterfront inn at the edge of a scenic harbor a classic coastal retreat

Guests rave about the water views at the Grand Harbor Inn, and it’s no wonder: This enchanting boutique inn is perched at the edge of one of Maine’s most picturesque harbors, and views of Camden Harbor and beyond can be seen from the inn’s 10 luxurious rooms and suites. All accommodations have private balconies, gas fireplaces, sumptuous bedding and hot tubs in spa-inspired bathrooms with radiant floor heat. A generous breakfast is delivered to your door each morning to start you on your active day hiking, canoeing, kayaking, going on a schooner cruise or visiting a lighthouse museum. Or maybe you want to relax in your room with a massage or other spa treatment. Guests have access to the nearby YMCA with a pool and fitness center.

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Harbour Towne Inn on the Waterfront

71 Townsend Avenue Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538 Phone: 207-633-4300

Treat yourself to Down East hospitality, gourmet breakfasts, harbor views

Experience gracious Down East hospitality and wake up to a view of Boothbay Harbor when you stay at the Harbour Towne Inn, the finest bed-and-breakfast on the waterfront. Most of the 11 guest rooms, and the luxurious penthouse suite, have private decks overlooking the picturesque harbor. Each room is uniquely decorated in this impeccably restored Victorian-style inn, surrounded by gorgeous gardens. The inn is a short walk to the town’s many attractions, including art galleries, a wide variety of restaurants and boating excursions to see lighthouses, islands, whales or puffins. Area activities include hiking, kayaking, canoeing, foodie tours, museums and botanical gardens. Begin your day with a gourmet breakfast and end it watching evening settle over the harbor.

Weekapaug Inn

25 Spray Rock Road Westerly, RI, 02891 Phone: 877-394-8902

Beautiful beach, sterling accommodations, exceptional service at this waterfront resort

The beautiful sands of Weekapaug Beach await visitors to the Weekapaug Inn, overlooking Quonochontaug Pond, with the Atlantic just beyond, on the Rhode Island shore. For decades, guests have come to this ideal spot to enjoy swimming, fishing and sailing, to dine on fresh seafood at the inn’s restaurant and enjoy activities (bocce, horseshoes) on its sweeping lawns. Spacious, airy rooms and suites (you can actually open the windows to sea breezes) offer picturesque views of the pond, cove and surrounding community. Even the heated lap pool has amazing water views. The resort has an on-site naturalist to lead tours, an electrical boat for sunset and wine cruises and Adirondack chairs for gazing at the stars on picture-perfect evenings.

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Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Event Center

119 Eden Street Bar Harbor, ME, 04609 Phone: 207-288-5801 Toll-Free: 800-336-2463

Water views, loads of activities at this stunning oceanside resort

Nestled in nicely between breathtaking Acadia National Park on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other, the Atlantic Oceanside Hotel offers guests both fabulous views and easy access to water sports and activities. The main hotel is a mere 100 feet from the water’s edge, with its 43 rooms overlooking gorgeous Frenchman Bay. The rooms in the Portside and Oceanside buildings are even closer – 25 feet from shore, with sparkling views of the bay from balconies and patios. Enjoy a private pebble beach, take a nature boat cruise right from the pier or go via shuttle to Acadia or lovely Bar Harbor. Nearby activities range from kayaking, biking and sailing to cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.

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Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club

2907 Main Street (Route 6A) Brewster, MA, 02631 Phone: 508-896-9000 Toll-Free: 800-343-6074

Everything you dreamed off for that classic Cape vacation is standard at this seaside resort

Soft sand, spectacular sunsets, super activities: The classic Cape Cod vacation is waiting for you at the Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club. Stay in an historic mansion with luxurious amenities or in an upscale breezy villa with a balcony that is all yours. Head to a private beach or to Blueberry Pond for kayaking and stand-up paddle-boarding. Come back in the evening for s’mores by a beach fire (the resort will provide the ingredients – and an attendant). Relax in the resort’s spa or in its five sparkling pools. Sip cocktails on the dunes in the Beach Bar, golf on a course with breathtaking views, go on an oyster-bed tour, bike a coastal rail trail or play games with the kids on the sweeping front lawn.

Ocean House Resort

1 Bluff Avenue Watch Hill, RI, 02891 Phone: Toll-Free: 877-346-9442

Seaside resort’s sweeping vistas, superior service add up to the perfect waterfront getaway

It’s impossible to imagine a resort with more stunning, sweeping water vistas than those to be had at the elegant Ocean House resort: 13 acres on a bluff overlooking scenic Block Island Sound. From your room, suite or private cottage you will feel like the sea surrounds you, from the soothing decor to the views of the Atlantic or Little Narragansett Bay. World-class accommodation amenities from high-end linens to deep-soaking tubs, private terraces and fireplaces join world-class dining at COAST restaurant and world-class services at the OH! Spa to guarantee a memorable seaside retreat. A private white-sand beach beckons. And area activities include light house tours, wineries, hiking trails, boutique shopping, Mystic Seaport and the famous Flying Horse Carousel.

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Lake Morey Resort

1 Clubhouse Road Fairlee, VT, 05045 Phone: 802-333-4311 Toll-Free: 800-423-1211

Vermont style and hospitality combine with stunning lake views to make this resort a must for visitors

The combination of classic Vermont style, modern amenities and fun activities has proven irresistible for Lake Morey Resort guests, who return year after year to relax and enjoy time together. Many of the 130 guests rooms and suites have stunning lake views, as do all four of the private cottages. Lake views are also on the menu at the resort’s restaurant and part of the charm of the heated pool and hot tub. In the winter, the 600-acre lake means pond hockey and a skating trail that skirts its shoreline; in the summer, it means kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding and pontoon boat tours. Other resort amenities include high-speed wifi, an 18-hole championship golf course, a movie theater, workout facilities and a lounge with live entertainment.

Camp David

On Bantam Lake Morris, CT, 06763 Phone: 631-827-7748

Lakeside location means you can swim, kayak – or just marveling at the sunsets

Wake up in your comfortable, spacious cottage just steps from a gorgeous lake when you stay at Camp David in the northwest corner of Connecticut. Choose one of four beautifully furnished cottages (from three to seven bedrooms) or book all four for a family reunion or other big event. The newly renovated cottages feature modern kitchens and baths, air conditioning and wifi. The location on the shores of Bantam Lake means guests can enjoy swimming and fishing off the dock or exploring the pristine freshwater lake in one of the resort’s kayaks or inflatable boats. The property features gas and charcoal grills, picnic tables, fire pits and plenty of comfy chairs for watching spectacular sunsets. Other area activities range from hiking and biking to wineries, spas and fine dining.

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Naswa Resort

1086 Weirs Boulevard Laconia, NH, 03246 Phone: 603-366-4341 Toll-Free: 888-556-2792

Gorgeous Lake Views and Spectacular Sunsets

There is nothing on New Hampshire’s Lake Winnipesaukee like The NASWA Resort. Offering beachfront rooms and cozy lakeside cottages, just steps to the largest, private sandy beach on the lake. Composed of suites, cottages and hotel rooms. Houseguests receive complimentary overnight dock space and kids stay and eat free! Dine with a lake view at Blue Bistro for a hearty breakfast and an exquisite dinner or embrace the lake life at the NazBar & Grill which lives on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee. Dip your toes into the lake, grab a bite to eat, enjoy a tropical drink and let yourself be transported into paradise! Up for adventure? Grab one of our complimentary kayaks or paddleboards and explore the lake! Centrally located, close to area attractions and just a short drive to the White Mountains!

Bar Harbor Inn & Spa

Newport Drive Bar Harbor, ME, 04609 Phone: 844-607-0424

Let the sea and this majestic resort embrace you from sun up to sun down

Few waterfronts are lovelier or more naturally rich. Sitting harborside on 8 landscaped acres on Bar Harbor you overlook Frenchman Bay and the Porcupine Islands. Explore the rocky Maine coast and Acadia National Park offering unmatched ocean views. Lodging at this historic and elegant Inn offers 153 superior rooms in the Main Inn, Oceanfront Lodge & Newport buildings that have all been renovated to provide guests with modern décor and amenities. The full-service oceanfront resort and luxury spa features a one-half-mile shorefront walking path and fine dining in the ocean-view Reading Room Restaurant and Terrace Grille. Enjoy the expanded continental breakfast, heated pool and whirlpool tub, and the great in-town location within easy walking distance to shops, galleries and waterfront activities.

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Boothbay Harbor Inn

31 Atlantic Avenue Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538 Phone: 207-633-6302 Toll-Free: 1-800-533-6302

Step one of your perfect coastal Maine vacation: Book a room at this waterfront inn

Your perfect coastal Maine getaway begins at the Boothbay Harbor Inn, perched directly on the waterfront with 60 spacious, modern guest rooms. Most of the rooms have views of the picture-perfect harbor or working waterfront that you can enjoy from your balcony or patio. All rooms have refrigerators, microwaves and free wifi; some are pet-friendly. The inn is next to Boothbay Harbor’s famous wooden footbridge and a short walk to an engaging assortment of shops, restaurants, galleries and boating activities. You can go ocean kayaking, book a lobster tour or a cruise out to scenic Monhegan Island, stroll through beautiful botanical gardens, visit an aquarium or the Boothbay Railway Village, play golf, sail past lighthouses and puffins – or just enjoy a Maine sunset from the inn.

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The Lodge on the Cove

29 South Main Street Kennebunkport, ME, 04046 Phone: 207-967-3993 Toll-Free: 800-879-5779

Sea breezes part of the package at this comfortable hotel by a Maine cove

Sea breezes come with every stay at The Lodge on the Cove, an inviting hotel nestled on a wooded cove in equally welcoming Kennebunkport. Enjoy coffee on your deck or porch, relax in your thoughtfully decorated room (some with cove views), take a dip in the heated outdoor pool, play lawn games or grab beach chairs and towel sand head to the seaside. There’s a discount on kayak rentals for hotel guests, or you can stroll down to the village to arrange a coastal cruise on a schooner, or a whale watch or lobster excursion. Back at the hotel, dine poolside or sip a cocktail while you keep an eye on the kids in the pool, before enjoying the nightly bonfire with s’mores.

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16 Bay View Hotel Camden

16 Bay View Street Camden, ME, 04843 Phone: 207-236-4325

Steps from a picturesque harbor, boutique hotel is your elegant coastal gateway

Walk to picture-perfect Camden Harbor from your elegant accommodations at 16 Bay View, the award-winning boutique hotel just steps from the scenic waterfront. Enjoy a deluxe continental breakfast delivered to your luxurious room or suite (with its gas fireplace, freestanding deep-soaking tub and spacious bath with radiant floor heat), then set out to enjoy coastal Maine. Arrange for a sea-kayaking or paddle board tour or a schooner cruise, check out the lighthouse museum or just dine on the state’s famous lobster at one of many fine restaurants. Come back to sip a cocktail in the hotel lobby bar or seasonal rooftop terrace with its amazing harbor view. Or, relax in your room and enjoy the view from your private balcony.

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Higgins Beach Inn

34 Ocean Avenue Scarborough, ME, 04074 Phone: 207-883-6684

Stay by the water, and a sandy beach, at this classic Maine seaside inn

A stone’s throw from tranquil, sandy Higgins Beach, the Higgins Beach Inn has everything you need for that classic Maine seaside vacation. Accommodations range from cozy rooms to spacious suites with a sunlit enclosed porch. Decor in this completely renovated hotel suggests happy times by the beach – and so does Shade, the casual on-site restaurant with fresh beach fare on its lunch and dinner menu. Breakfast is also available for inn guests. And, there’s a Shade Shack beachside serving up lobster rolls, hot dogs and burgers. Nestled between historic Prouts Neck (with a great cliff walk) and the sandy beaches of a state park, the inn is also close to a nature center, hiking trails, arts venues, eclectic shops and restaurants.

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Melhem Enterprises Retreats

88 Forest Lake Road Whitefield, NH, 03598 Phone: 603-770-8621

Lakefront home a spacious, central location for boating, hiking, fishing, relaxing

Wake up to lake breezes and the scent of pines when you stay with Melhem Enterprises Retreats. Our upscale retreat house is set on 210 tranquil acres in the White Mountains. Prepare breakfast in a spacious kitchen, then walk 20 feet to the lake for jet-skiing, boating, kayaking or fishing. (You can tie your jet-ski or speedboat up to a private dock.) Recharge back at the house before heading out to a waterpark, Santa’s Village, Flume Gorge or Mt. Washington. Or, hike the property’s newly cut trails. There’s a barbecue grill, fire pit perfect for s’mores or cocktails (or both!), a jetted whirlpool tub, high-speed wi-fi and a fully stocked game room. End your day watching the moon rise over the lake.

Inn at Ocean's Edge

24 Stonecoast Road Lincolnville, ME, 04849 Phone: 207-236-0945

Stunning water views, seaside activities part of this bayside inn’s offerings

The location of this exquisite inn on Penobscot Bay could not be lovelier. Perched on the shores between the historic bustling harbor of Camden and the sandy crescent of Lincolnville Beach, the Inn at Ocean’s Edge offers a quiet getaway with luxury accommodations, including a spa, heated outdoor infinity pool and rooms with gas fireplaces, private balconies and jaw-dropping water views. Nearby water activities range from kayaking and sunset cruises to excursions with Maine lobstermen and bay adventures on a classic schooner. Take a ferry to Islesboro, visit the vibrant artist colony of Belfast or the quaint shops of Camden. Come home to a spacious suite decorated in cottage style where you can unwind while watching the sun set over the bay.

Margate Resort on Winnipesaukee

76 Lake Streeet Laconia, NH, 03246 Phone: 603-524-5210 Toll-Free: 800-627-4283

Experience all the wonders of Lake Winnipesaukee at this welcoming resort

Wake up to the wonders of Winnipesaukee when you book a spacious room or suite (some with lake views) at The Margate on Winnipesaukee, where guests have been welcomed like family for 68 years. On the shores of picturesque Paugus Bay, the resort is the perfect getaway for vacationers seeking beach activities (there’s swimming, sunbathing, paddle-boarding and kayaking off the resort’s private sandy beach, with nightly campfires and occasional fireworks), or just relaxing by an outdoor or heated indoor pool, possibly with a poolside bar beverage. The resort also offers a sauna, oversized whirlpool, summertime game room and a well-equipped fitness center. Casual dining and specialty drinks are offered at the Gazebo Beach Bar, and grab-and-go breakfasts are complimentary.

Boston Harbor Hotel

70 Rowes Wharf Boston, MA, 02119 Phone: 617-439-7000 Toll-Free: 800-752-7077

Boston waterfront accommodations - Beyond compare.

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A member of Preferred Hotel Group, Boston’s only Forbes Five-Star waterfront hotel welcomes guests arriving by land or sea. Located on the historic Rowes Wharf Harbor, the Boston Harbor Hotel’s inviting ambiance and unparalleled service provide the ideal home away from home for travelers. Luxurious accommodations with sweeping views of Boston’s cityscape or breathtaking waterfront, a contemporary spa and fitness center, world-class dining and a 34-slip marina make the Boston Harbor Hotel a destination Beyond compare.

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Saybrook Point Resort & Marina

Two Bridge Street Old Saybrook, CT, 06475 Phone: 860-395-2000 Toll-Free: 800-243-0212

At this coastal resort, you can stay in a waterview suite – or in a lighthouse!

The New England coastline is glorious, and the Saybrook Point Resort & Marina is situated on one of its loveliest spots, where the Long Island Sound and Connecticut River meet. The resort, with a full-service spa, on-site marina, state-of-the-art fitness center and superb restaurant, makes sure that waterfront tranquility is part of your stay. Choose from cozy rooms and luxury suites overlooking the water in the Main Inn or stay in one of 14 distinctive rooms in two guest houses with waterview decks and balconies. Or really get up close to the water in the one-of-a-kind Lighthouse Suite, with unobstructed views of the river and sound. Check the website for details of the resort’s Stay Safe at Saybrook program.

Point Sebago Golf Resort

261 Point Sebago Road Casco, ME, 04015 Phone: 207-558-8000 Toll-Free: 800-655-1232

Lodging by the lake the ultimate Maine getaway

The sandy beach and clear waters of Lake Sebago are practically at the doorstep of guests at the Point Sebago resort, where 250,000 families have enjoyed vacations since 1970. From your park home, about 50 percent larger than a hotel room, complete with a kitchen, deck and outdoor campfire ring perfect for s’mores, you can experience all the charm of camping without having to camp! And, the lifeguard-protected beach is only a few minutes away. Or, if you want a multi-family experience, consider the luxurious seven-bedroom island lodge, surrounded by water on three sides. Either way, you can enjoy swimming, fishing (salmon, trout and bass), sunset cruises, kayaking or just plain relaxing– and dining – by the water.

Bluenose Inn

90 Eden Street Bar Harbor, ME, 04609 Phone: 207-288-2665

Maine’s scenic sea coast a delightful place for a family or couple’s vacation

The scenic splendor of Maine rugged coast can be experienced from your spacious accommodations at The Bluenose Inn. You’ll wake up in your oversized room or suite to a view of Frenchman Bay, then you’ll head to the Looking Glass Restaurant and enjoy Maine blueberry pancakes on its sunny deck with a water view. Plan your busy day hiking or biking in Acadia National Park (where vistas are also pretty spectacular), shopping in town, kayaking or taking a boat tour. Come back to the inn to soak in the heated indoor or outdoor pool or hot tub. Work out in the fitness center. Enjoy a lobster dinner in Bar Harbor, then it’s back to the inn to watch the sun set over the bay or listen to piano music in the lounge.

Sea View Inn

65 West Grand Avenue Old Orchard Beach, ME, 04064 Phone: 207-934-4180 Toll-Free: 800-541-8439

Simple pleasures at an affordable seaside retreat

The simple pleasures of a shore side vacation include genuine New England hospitality plus spectacular ocean views. Newly remodeled suites, oceanfront and ocean side rooms include kitchen facilities, air conditioning, cable TV and wireless internet service throughout the property. You’re on Old Orchard Beach, called by USA Today a “must-see, no-cost destination” and one of the “40 Great Travel Bargains” by Reader’s Digest. Your daily companions are sun, sand and surf and you can always cool off in the pool, find a lounge chair or fire up a gas grill on the poolside patio. Every guest is guaranteed one beach parking spot per room and use of the facilities at the Waves Oceanfront Resort. You’re never more than a short walk away from great food, shopping, the pier and local amusements.

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Pilgrim's Inn

20 Main Street Deer Isle, ME, 04627 Phone: 207-348-6615

No need to ask: All the rooms, cottages at this picturesque inn have water views

You don’t have to request a waterview room at the Pilgrim’s Inn on magical Deer Isle: All 12 rooms and three cottages overlook the pond or harbor. It’s one of the ways guests begin to live the inn’s motto of “Relax. Explore. Restore.” The inn, built in 1793, has 500 feet of waterfront on Mill Pond and is across the street from Northwest Harbor. Guests enjoy kayaking and hiking, as well as just chilling out with a glass of wine or some homemade ice cream in an Adirondack chair. Delicious breakfasts (favorites are the apple and cheddar omelets or blueberry buttermilk pancakes) are served in the rustic barn on handcrafted tables. Besides picturesque views, some rooms feature post-and-beam architecture and original pumpkin pine floors.

Dunes on the Waterfront

518 Main Street Ogunquit, ME, 03907 Phone: 207-646-2612

Soft sands and resort amenities on the Maine coast

One of Ogunquit’s best kept secrets lies just across a tidal river from Ogunquit Beach with miles of soft white sand and hiking trails. This peaceful and secluded cottage resort offers stunning coastal scenery and hotel amenities ideal for families and couples. Classic whitewashed seaside cottages offer double-occupancy guest rooms to waterfront cottages that can sleep six and feature hardwood floors, screened porches, full baths, full kitchens, and have their own outdoor sitting area, Keurig coffee makers and full housekeeping service. There is a heated outdoor pool, games, and a dock for fishing and boating. Ogunquit has it all - shops, restaurants, museums and galleries and the famed Ogunquit Playhouse. And a trolley to take you to all of it.

Purity Spring Resort

1251 Eaton Road (Route 153) East Madison, NH, 03849 Phone: 603-367-8896 Toll-Free: 800-373-3754

Feel the joyful pull of water play all through your lakeside vacation

Nature blessed New Hampshire converges in a stunning landscape of lake, mountains and forest. For more than 100 years this waterfront lodging has offered majestic scenery, magical vacations, special occasions and thousands of memories for couples, families, and groups. Purity Lake has etched shorelines and sandy beaches from which to swim and water ski and explore hidden coves, bogs and heaths by canoe or kayak. The hills beckon hikers, mountain bikers and skiers and nearby north Conway is for shoppers. Choose from fifty-two rooms in four different settings with seasonal rate options that include lodging, home style meals, recreation programs and use of resort facilities. The waterfront is alive with the sounds of nature. And the mountains provide perfect harmony.

Steamboat Inn

73 Steamboat Wharf Mystic, CT, 06355 Phone: 860-536-8300

At water’s edge in seafaring town, a luxury inn

You cannot get closer to the water in historic downtown Mystic than the Steamboat Inn – unless you are actually on the water. And if you are, you can bring your boat right up to the inn, where dockside is literally right outside the door. Windows in the inn’s 11 luxurious rooms, some of them panoramic, overlook the beautiful Mystic River. One room even has dock entrance directly wharfside – it’s like staying on a yacht. Guests can book a sail aboard the schooner Argia, which sails from Steamboat Wharf daily. They can also walk right outside the door into the heart of a seafaring village with a picturesque drawbridge, great restaurants and shops. Nearby are historic Mystic Seaport and the Mystic Aquarium.

Sebasco Harbor Resort

Mid-Coast Maine on Casco Bay Sebasco Estates, ME, 04565 Phone: 207-389-1161 Toll-Free: 866-389-2072

Enjoy rocking chairs and ocean views at Sebasco Harbor Resort

Looking for waterfront lodging in Maine? Sebasco Harbor Resort is the place. The Main Lodge features a large screened front porch with rocking chairs, where you can watch activities on the Village Green. As evening approaches, move inside to our lobby, where you'll find a crackling fireplace, or head to our card room for a game of hearts. Guest rooms feature flat screen TVs, pillow-top mattresses, and full baths. In the Lighthouse, built in 1945, rooms feature spectacular ocean views. In our air-conditioned Harbor Village Suites, balconies and patios offer stunning water views and overlook our lush perennial gardens. Our Fairwinds Spa Suites offer fireplaces and views of Harbor Island into Casco Bay. We also have more than 20 cottages, many with fireplaces or ocean-view decks.

Interlaken Inn

74 Interlaken Road (Route 112) Lakeville, CT, 06039 Phone: 860-435-9878 Toll-Free: 800-222-2909

Spacious lodging, lots of activities combine for that perfect lakeside vacation

Relax and enjoy your lakeside vacation at the Interlaken Inn, nestled on 30 scenic and garden-filled acres between two mountain lakes in the foothills of the Berkshires. Rooms and suites come with a variety of amenities, from private patios to rooftop hot tubs. Morgan’s, the inn’s casual-dining restaurant, features fresh, farm-to-table food. On the property, you can grab a complimentary canoe or kayak and head out to the pristine lake, also great for swimming. There’s an outdoor heated pool, on-site spa services, tennis court, pickle ball courts, fitness room and a game room with a pool table and air hockey. Nearby activities include horseback riding, zip lining, hiking, skiing and snowboarding – and an eclectic assortment of arts venues and museums.

Seaport Hotel Boston

One Seaport Lane Boston, MA, 02210 Phone: 617-385-4000

Superior seaport district location makes this hotel a must for those who love the waterfront

From its waterfront location in the heart of one of Boston’s newest and most exciting neighborhoods, the Seaport Hotel incorporates the historic harbor into almost everything it offers. Meticulously appointed rooms, done in soothing seaside colors, look out over the harbor and the romantic cityscape. The hotel’s popular TAMO Bistro + Bar, offering the freshest ingredients from the Atlantic and area farms, has floor-to-ceiling views of the scenic harbor as well as an open-air terrace. And you can use one of the hotel’s bicycles to explore the Seaport District, from its restaurants and shops to the magnificent Institute of Contemporary Art and the historic Tea Party Ships & Museum. Take a water-taxi ride, harbor cruise or whale watch, all close by.

Fisherman's Wharf Inn

22 Commercial Street Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538 Phone: Toll-Free: 800-628-6872

The Inn’s perch above the harbor means spectacular views from guestrooms & restaurant

There are rooms and suites in the Fisherman’s Wharf Inn where you are literally perched over the water, so you can imagine the views from your bedroom or comfortable sitting room. Rooms at this inn in the heart of Boothbay Harbor have decks or patios – there are suites with wraparound decks with unobstructed views of the inner and outer harbor. The water views are also spectacular from almost every seat at the inn’s restaurant, where coastal cuisine is served on the outside deck and dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows. Area activities that take advantage of the harbor location include scenic cruises, fishing excursions and kayaking, but there are also great hiking trails, botanical gardens, mini golf and shopping.

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Beachside Village

45 Surf Drive Falmouth, MA, 02540 Phone: 508-548-3975 Toll-Free: 866-469-8222

Across the street from the beach, this resort offers ocean views, seaside comfort

From the beautiful Beachside Village Resort, a former sea captain’s mansion, you can walk right across the street and plunk your chair down on a soft, sandy beach. It’s a beautiful view of Falmouth Harbor and Martha’s Vineyard – one that you might also have from your one- or two-bedroom or studio unit. Accommodations come with comfortable furnishings, fireplaces, outdoor seating and kitchenettes. The resort also has a gorgeous heated outdoor pool, picnic tables and outdoor grills on sweeping lawns. You’re less than a mile from one of the Cape’s bustling seaside villages, with plenty of restaurants to choose from as well as intriguing shops and museums. Also nearby are bike trails, lighthouses, famous beaches and ferries to the Vineyard.

Watch Hill Inn

38-44 Bay Street Watch Hill, RI, 02891 Phone: 877-394-8903

Seaside sunsets, superlative service come standard at this lovely shoreline inn

Spectacular sunsets are standard at the Watch Hill Inn, where seaside allure has been drawing guests seeking coastal retreats for generations. The inn’s unique waterfront beauty can be experienced from many of its spacious suites with views of Little Narragansett Bay. Duplex suites feature views of the bay, and magnificent three-bedroom suites have dramatic windows looking out over the bay on three sides. At the Eagle’s Nest suite, you can curl up on a window seat and look out over the water and the quintessential New England village of Watch Hill. Suites come with fireplaces, terraces and luxurious linens, as well as continental breakfasts. At the inn’s two nearby sister resorts, a private sandy beach and a full menu of activities beckon.

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Sea Cliff House

2 Sea Cliff Avenue Old Orchard Beach, ME, 04064 Phone: 207-934-4874 Toll-Free: 800-326-4589

The ocean is your playground when you stay at this beachside resort

When you stay at the Sea Cliff House, the ocean is practically outside your door. Walk over to the tranquil, sandy beach or walk down to the famous pier with its rides, games, restaurants and nightlife. At the sunny, inviting pool area, you can do laps in the pool or soak in the hot tub while enjoying the dune-and-ocean vistas. Ask about ocean-view rooms and suites, some with private decks, balconies, whirlpool tubs and gas fireplaces. Nearby, explore the classic seaside village of Ocean Park or Camp Ellis, a Maine fishing village noted for its shops, restaurants and water activities including striper-fishing and whale-watching boats. There’s also a great saltwater marsh nature preserve a quick drive away.

Spruce Point Inn

88 Grandview Avenue Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538 Phone: 207-633-4152 Toll-Free: 800-553-0289

Get away from it all, and close to the natural beauty of Maine, at this historic resort

All the joys of staying at a resort on the Maine coast are yours at the welcoming Spruce Point Inn. On its 57-acre oceanfront property, you can launch your kayak, go paddleboarding, swim, fish, take a harbor or lighthouse cruise, or just watch the sailboats from your private porch or balcony. Stay in a suite in the historic Main Inn (ask about the Crow’s Nest with not-to-be-missed panoramic ocean views), in the spacious lodges with room to spread out, in a charming private cottage with a woodstove or in a contemporary townhouse with vaulted ceilings and private decks. Dine on the freshest local ingredients while you watch the sun set over the ocean.

Hotel Maria

132 Atlantic Avenue Westerly, RI, 02891 Phone: 401-622-4000

Stunning panoramic ocean views are everywhere at this beachside resort hotel

You know you are at a real beachside hotel when water is everywhere you look from your private balcony. At the Hotel Maria, across the street from private access to a sandy stretch of beach,, your cottage-style room or suite will feature panoramic ocean views as well as modern amenities from high-speed wifi to fluffy beach towels and wine glasses. Dine al fresco at Maria’s Seaside Cafe on fresh-off-the-boat seafood, or grab appetizers and cocktails at the fourth-floor Sunset Bar with amazing water views. Complimentary bikes ensure you can really enjoy the town’s beach bars, restaurants and ice cream shops. Family amusement centers and playgrounds are also nearby.

Waves Oceanfront Resort

87 West Grand Avenue Old Orchard Beach, ME, 04064 Phone: 207-934-4949

Lodging that brings you as close as you can get to Maine's best beach

Waves Oceanfront Resort is located on Old Orchard Beach, Maine, with wonderful ocean views. Our resort boasts 139 air-conditioned rooms each with private deck, telephones, color cable TV, kitchenettes with refrigerator, stove and sink. Many of our Oceanfront and Ocean view rooms have been completely renovated. All of our rooms are within 150 yards of the beach, making it a quick trip for your children to play in the sand on your next family vacation. Our four cottages are perfect for larger families or reunions, and we are only a short walk to the Pier, attractions, restaurants and shopping.

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Riverview Resort

37 Neptune Lane South Yarmouth, MA, 02664 Phone: 508-394-9801 Toll-Free: 866-469-8222

Cozy lodgings and close to everything on Cape Cod

On the banks of Parker's River in South Yarmouth, this unique resort offers 44 studio, one-bedroom, and 2-bedroom units. All units are well-equipped with refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, cable TV and wireless Internet access. Relax in the indoor pool or step up in the fitness center. Washers and dryers and a community kitchen are there for chores and chat. A game room with pool table, barbeque grills and picnic tables and an outdoor play area make it perfect for families and small groups. You’re centrally located in the heart of Cape Cod where shopping, restaurants, and historic attractions abound in the Cape's 15 distinctive towns. The finest beaches, golfing, biking, or kayaking are close at hand, as are an endless array of land and sea activities.

Center Harbor Inn

294 Whittier Highway Center Habor, NH, 03226 Phone: 603-253-4347 Toll-Free: 877-567-2117

Upscale beachfront lodging on Lake Winnipesaukee

Perched along 200 feet of private, sandy beach on the northwest shores of Lake Winnipesaukee is this nature blessed upscale waterfront lodging. Set in the quintessential lake town of Center Harbor with unique dining, shopping and recreation options, you’re nearby Weirs Beach, Mt. Washington, and the natural beauty of New Hampshire’s Lakes Region. Guest quarters feature rustic charm and modern design with floor to ceiling hickory headboards, fully tiled modern bathrooms plus private decks or patios overlooking the lake and mountains. Boutique amenities include a fitness center, a 4-season outdoor hot tub, dock slip rentals, access to paddle boards and kayaks, grills and a fire pit. And Lake Winnipesaukee is the destination for great fishing in any season.

Seawinds II

128 Old Wharf Road Dennisport, RI, 02639 Phone: 508-398-1474 Toll-Free: 866-469-8222

Walk outside your door to a sandy beach at this bayside condo resort

You can’t get much closer to the water than Seawinds II in bustling Dennisport, where your one- or two-bedroom vacation condominium unit puts you mere steps from a 120-foot stretch of private sandy beach. Plunk your chair and umbrella down and let the kids romp in the bay, or watch the sunset while finally catching up on that reading. Units come with kitchens, dining tables, gas fireplaces and plenty of room to relax. Guests have access to a nearby sister resort’s indoor and outdoor pools and fitness center. The resort is a quick drive to island ferries and whale watches, harbor and seal cruises, the National Seashore, nature preserves, bike trails, nightlife and eclectic shopping.

Attean Lake Lodge

On Birch Island in Attean Lake Jackman, ME, 04945 Phone: 207-668-3792

Scenic lake lodge offers visitors the chance to time-travel back to a more relaxing era

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Visitors to the picturesque Attean Lake Lodge love the opportunity to experience time travel – back to the resort’s turn-of-the-20th-century origins, when vacationing by a lake meant boating, sailing, canoeing, fishing, swimming: and relaxing. The resort’s 14 one- to three-bedroom cottages, at guests’ urging, remain un-electrified. Lights come from kerosene lamps and gas lights. Wood for the fireplace and ice are delivered daily to your cozy cabin, with its private porch looking out over the lake and mountains. Breakfast and dinner – bountiful meals with a focus on regional cooking – are served in the rustic main lodge (and so are board games and books). Enjoy bonfires at night, falling asleep in the fresh Maine air, the sound of loons in the distance.

Brenton Hotel

31 America's Cup Avenue Newport, RI, 02840 Phone: 401-849-3100

Nestled by the harbor, this boutique hotel provides an exceptional getaway experience

Wake to the sun glinting off the harbor when you stay at the Brenton Hotel, Newport’s newest luxury boutique inn at the corner of America’s Cup Avenue and Long Wharf. Whether it’s from a spacious room’s floor-to-ceiling windows or from the private balcony of the penthouse suite, you’ll marvel at the water and city views, which you can also enjoy when you dine on exceptional cuisine in the Living Room or on The Rooftop. Spacious lodgings let you relax and plan your time in this historic, welcoming city with its great beaches, fabulous mansions and cliff walks, unique shops and museums. Go on a staff-led walking or bike tour or hop on a trolley tour (it leaves from right outside the hotel door).

Terrace by the Sea

23 Wharf Lane Ogunquit, ME, 03907 Phone: 207-646-3232

Stay where the Atlantic is your waterfront

Waterfront is a relative term but here your waterfront is not only the Ogunquit River but the expanse of the great Atlantic. A variety of superior lodgings are set amongst beautifully landscaped grounds and within the breezes, sounds and smells of the sea. Enjoy a hearty continental breakfast on the wraparound porch overlooking Ogunquit River Beach. Spacious rooms offer private baths, cable TV, DVD/VCR, free Wi-Fi and refrigerators. Two suites and eight units with efficiency kitchens can accommodate families, groups or extended stays. You can park yourself in a comfy lawn chair or take a swim in the heated pool. Ogunquit Beach is for walking along the Marginal Way while Perkins Cove, village shops, restaurants and movie theatres are just a short walk or trolley ride away.

Patio & Dock View - Inn at Harbor Hill Marina - Niantic, CT

Inn at Harbor Hill Marina B&B

60 Grand Street Niantic, CT, 06357 Phone: 860-739-0331

Long after your vacation is over, you’ll remember the water views from your suite at this seaside inn

The 16 uniquely decorated and newly remodeled suites at the Inn at Harbor Hill Marina come with a variety of amenities, from free wifi to large soaking tubs and fireplaces. But what you’ll remember the most is the view of the marina and Long Island Sound from your private balcony – and those sea breezes. Homemade breakfast is complimentary at this comfortable inn, served on the wraparound outdoor porch. Also complimentary: an evening gathering for wine and cheese, and a pontoon boat sunset cruise along Niantic Bay. You’ll want to stroll down to the village to explore its shops and restaurants and enjoy its waterside ambiance. Niantic also boasts fine beaches, and the inn boasts a marina with weekend and seasonal boat slips.

Norseman Resorts

135 Beach Street Ogunquit, ME, 03907 Phone: 207-646-7024 Toll-Free: 800-822-7024

Coastal Maine Beauty Just Outside Your Door

Ogunquit’s well-loved, three-mile stretch or pristine beach is just a step from your room at the classic New England waterfront resort. The Norseman Resort’s facilities and service are firmly based on five decades of care for guests. When you leave your comfortable room, you have the choice of enjoying the outdoor heated swimming pool, tennis court, sauna, and exercise room. Guests in the Tidal Suites can luxuriate in a living room with a gas fireplace and wet bar, a large bathroom with oversized shower, a king bed facing the Ogunquit River, and a private deck overlooking the river. Other accommodations offer sleep sofas, queen beds and stunning views of the ocean and the famed Marginal Way, which beckons you for a walk with gorgeous views.

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Tugboat Inn

80 Commercial Street Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538 Phone: 207-633-4434

Harbor views from this coastal inn’s rooms, suites, restaurant are stunning

Everything you want in a seaside vacation, from morning ocean breezes to evening sunsets seen from your deck or balcony, can be had – and more – at the Tugboat Inn, perched along Boothbay Harbor. The inn’s 64 rooms and suites in five different buildings are tastefully decorated, equipped with all the modern amenities from free wifi to mini-fridges and, in some cases, microwaves, and offer jaw-dropping views of the scenic harbor. The water views from the hot tub on the marina deck and from the inn’s popular restaurant and lounge are also pretty spectacular. Take advantage of your great location by going on a lobster excursion, whale watch, lighthouse or puffin cruise; renting an ocean kayak; hiking or biking; or touring a botanical garden.

Nonantum Resort

95 Ocean Avenue Kennebunkport, ME, 04046 Phone: 207-967-4050 Toll-Free: 800-552-5651

With a nod to its nautical roots, this inn provides a welcome getaway for guests

The casually elegant accommodations at The Nonantum Resort reflect the family-owned inn’s desire to provide a peaceful but classic getaway for its guests. Nautical themes and nods to the original inn’s history as a sea captain’s home can be found throughout the inn, along with modern amenities like award-winning dining with waterfront views, a pool with a breathtaking view and soft, luxurious bedding. Rooms feature coastal art by local artists and plenty of room to stretch out and enjoy water vistas. With a free hearty breakfast buffet, fun activities for families and a location just a short stroll from Kennebunkport’s busy and appealing Dock Square, The Nonantum is the ultimate example of an inn that celebrates its nautical roots.

Lafayette's Oceanfront Resort

393 Mile Road Wells Beach, ME, 04090 Phone: 207-646-2831

Atlantic Ocean is right outside your door at this scenic coastal resort

Wake up in the morning at Lafayette’s Oceanfront Resort, walk out onto your patio – and you are literally at the beach. The popular resort is directly on Wells Beach, one of the largest sandy beaches in Maine and a spot that is breathtaking every season of the year. Five of the resort’s nine buildings are perched right on the beach, which means many rooms have private balconies with panoramic Atlantic Ocean views. The other four buildings are just steps from the beach, and several vacation cottages just a short walk away. Watch a spectacular sunrise over the ocean, then head out for skiing or snowshoeing, hiking or kayaking, great seafood, beautiful towns and villages and attractions from scenic lighthouses to fascinating art and history museums.

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Fireside Inn Ocean's Edge

159 Searsport Avenue Belfast, ME, 04915 Phone: 207-338-2090

Inn on Maine’s rocky coastline a ideal spot for that seaside escape

Called one of the country’s “coolest small towns,” Belfast is a pretty place to see the best of what midcoast Maine has to offer, from funky shops and rocky shorelines to offshore islands and picturesque harbors. And you can literally see much of that from your room or suite at the Fireside Inn & Suites Ocean’s Edge, where every room has a view of lovely Penobscot Bay. Want to get more up close and personal with the water? Ask about the inn’s private cottages (one is just steps from the beach). Or, arrange for a racing yacht cruise, rent a sea kayak or see the shore from a helicopter! Back at the hotel, relax in an indoor pool, sauna or your comfy room.

Winnetu Oceanside Resort

At South Beach on Martha's Vineyard -- 31 Dunes Road Edgartown, MA, 02539 Phone: 508-310-1733 Toll-Free: 866-335-1133

Martha’s Vineyard Resort at South Beach, Edgartown

The Winnetu Oceanside Resort is the only property located at South Beach, Edgartown on Martha’s Vineyard and offers spectacular ocean views. Enjoy our private path to the beach and ocean-view dining at our on-site restaurant – The Dunes – which features New England coastal cuisine and an Outdoor Terrace with glowing fire pits. Experience our new heated pools and hot tub; Children’s Programs, shuttles to Edgartown, tennis, yoga, fitness center, Concierge Services, antique fire truck rides; and more. Book one of studios; 1-4 bedroom suites; cottages; or 3-5 bedroom private home rentals. Recently awarded US News & World Report’s “Best Hotel on Martha’s Vineyard.” Take our Two-Island Adventure Trip: Stay at the Winnetu and our sister Resort on Nantucket, The Nantucket Hotel, and we’ll transport you door-to-door between the islands and our Resorts.

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Sheepscot Harbour Vacation Club

7 Island Lane Edgecomb, ME, 04556 Phone: 802-422-5050 Toll-Free: 866-469-8222

Waterfront accommodations for those seeking to celebrate Maine’s coast

Tucked into the shores of the Sheepscot River, the Sheepsscot Harbour Village Resort offers finely appointed, individual waterfront lodging options sure to please those seeking vacation getaways by the sea. Many of the more than 60 individually owned suites, cottages and townhouses have water views from decks or balconies, with kitchens or kitchenettes, spacious living quarters and comfortable furnishings. The resort is a great headquarters from which to explore the coast, whether you want to swim off a sandy beach, go sea kayaking or take a schooner cruise out to a picturesque island. Other activities include hiking, a variety of arts venues, museums, farms, golf courses and coastal train and boating excursions. And don’t miss sunsets by the shore from this inviting resort.

Basin Harbor

4800 Basin Harbor Road Vergennes, VT, 05491 Phone: 802-475-2311 Toll-Free: 800-622-4000

Lake views, activities make this inn ideal for having fun or just sitting back and relaxing

On the shores of magnificent Lake Champlain, Basin Harbor has extended a warm Vermont welcome to guests for more than a century. Guestroom and private cottage accommodations, some with water views, all spacious and each unique, will serve as your headquarters for a true lakeside vacation. Go paddleboarding, kayaking, sailing on a resort Sunfish or Cape Cory Day Sailer, canoeing – or fishing off a floating dock. (Or use your own boat: The inn’s private harbor has 66 slips for boats up to 70 feet.) Dine on fresh food from local farmers and purveyors in a casual atmosphere; get a massage; play golf or tennis; or just sit in an Adirondack chair and breathe in that Vermont air. Please review our 2021 Reopening policies before placing your reservation.

Battery Wharf Boston Hotel

Three Battery Wharf Boston, MA, 02109 Phone: 617-994-9000 Toll-Free: 800-257-7544

Boutique hotel on breathtaking Boston Harbor close to waterfront activities

Seeking that authentic Boston waterfront hotel experience? Everything about the elegant Battery Wharf Hotel says you will find it in their sophisticated surroundings along historic Boston Harbor. The hotel offers 150 stylishly designed guest rooms and suites with jaw-dropping waterfront views. Your boutique accommodations feature fine European linens, spacious granite bathrooms and windows that open to let in harbor breezes. Visit the onsite spa. Or step outside and stroll along the Harbor Walk or Freedom Trail or walk over to the shops of Fanueil Hall. Watch the boats come in from the restaurant terrace or take a harbor cruise. The hotel is close to the New England Aquarium and the charming North End.

Beachmere Inn

62 Beachmere Place Ogunquit, ME, 03907 Phone: 207-646-2021 Toll-Free: 800-336-3983

Sweeping views of the Maine coastline from your window

Enjoy impeccable service from the third generation of the family to operate this luxury resort aside the sand beaches and sheltered coves of the Maine coast -- one of the most beloved seaside settings on Earth. A sweep of lawn leads to the beach, where you can loll on the sand, and even phone the resort’s Blue Bistro restaurant for a lunch delivered to your chair. The resort has two main buildings of motel rooms and suites, and four detached houses including the delightful Victorian Inn. The resort is peaceful, but also an easy walk from the fun summer bustle of Ogunquit. Or, you can step off the property and onto the famous Marginal Way, for a sinuous walk to Perkins Cove. Amenities include spa services, hot tubs, a seaside pub, free Wi-Fi, and daily continental breakfast.

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