A Message from Abigail’s Innkeepers

Welcome to Abigail’s!

We are pleased that you are considering a stay at Abigail’s Inn, a historic haven where we promise you an enjoyable, relaxing and fun-filled stay. You will also be well fed with a breakfast inspired by locally sourced produce, fish and meats. And, you get to meet the chickens!

Our guest rooms are comfortable, well appointed with special attention paid to quality linens and bath products. But, we’ll let you be the judge!

Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or need clarification to make you feel more comfortable about your travels to Camden and Abigail’s Inn. 

Be well!

Dave Parlin and Stephen Wells

Innkeepers

Abigail's Inn, built in 1849, sits in the historic district of Camden and is a 4 guest room bed and breakfast, with beautiful grounds, warm and inviting common areas, and lovely front porch.  The property was recently restored and renovated. Being a mere 3 minute walk to the center of town you can arrive and park your car in our off street parking and not have to drive anywhere if you so choose. 

Sailing Penobscot bay

Abigail’s has a rich and storied history. The following are just a few facts that we found particularly interesting:

  • Abigail’s was built in 1849 by Mr. James Seward, who owned the local market.

  • The home was next owned by Honorable E.K. Smart, a U.S. Congressman, who delivered several important speeches in defense of the North against the charge of aggression upon the South, and in support of the Oregon Free Territory Bill. 

  • Ironically, Congressman Smart was friends with Jefferson Davis whom he entertained at the home in 1858.

  • In the 1870s the house was purchased by William Alden, a Mayflower descendent of John Alden, who added the broad pillared porch and the first bathroom in Camden.

  • In the mid-1900s, the home was owned by the Jason and Peggy Westerfield.  Peggy became well-known in famous fine-art museums and a number of leading fabric houses for her collections of 18th and 19th century antiques, costumes and fabrics and was even featured in a Life magazine article.  In the 1950s, fabrics reproduced from Peggy’s antique collection were popular and fashionable.

  • The 1957 movie Peyton Place was set in Camden and contains a scene in front of the iconic iron fence at Abigail’s Inn.

Camden harbor

Our guest rooms are spacious with private baths, individual climate control, flat-screen smart televisions, comfortable reading chairs, and 5G WiFi access.  Rates include a delicious breakfast each morning prepared with fresh eggs from our own backyard chickens.  Our parlors are quite large with cozy couches and fireplaces.  The front porch is a wonderful place to kick up your feet after a day of sightseeing, and our new stone patio is a great place to enjoy your breakfast, an afternoon beverage or simply soak up the sun.  We encourage our guests to enjoy all of our common areas. 

Camden, Maine has so much to offer visitors.  The town has a wide variety of unique shops offering everything from arts, crafts, antiques, locally grown lavender, gourmet foods and wine. Excellent restaurants are plentiful; there is something for everyone to enjoy from a great cup of chowder, to Asian Fusion cuisine, to elegant five course tasting menus, and, of course, lobster ... 

A short walk or drive from the inn is Camden Hills State Park.  With over 30 miles of hiking trails, the park offers hiking options from easy to expert. The views are amazing. 

Penobscot Bay is known world wide as one of the best places to sail.  You can walk from the inn and book a 2-hour sail on one of the many schooners that sail from the harbor.  You will see harbor seals, bald eagles, beautiful coast line and more. You can even partake in the lobstering experience.

Lakes and ponds are everywhere, especially if you like to kayak, canoe, fish, or simply swim.  There are many options just a short drive from the inn.

Come and enjoy a stay with us and embrace all the beauty and adventure that Camden has to offer!