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Pets are welcome at this hotel in specified rooms, by prior approval.
The bathroom amenities used at this hotel donate a portion of their proceeds to the Rainforest Network.
This hotel is the first in Maine to heat with biofuel, a mixture of heating fuel and biofuel.
Enjoy the wildlife habitat at this hotel. There are several educational programs along with the indigenous gardens. Between the bird sanctuary and butterfly habitat, this hotel really works to support its local environment.
Carbon offsetting is available through any of three programs created with CarbonFund.org.
I loved the view to the sea from my room with the yard and the salt marsh in the foreground. The room was comfortable and clean, and the hospitality was fine.
As green as this hotel is there are still lots of things they can do to be even greener. Natural fiber sheets would be a great start, and offering bulk bathroom amenities without laureth sulfate would be fantastic. When I'm away from home I don't read newspapers and hate wasting those provided by hotels regardless of my interest, as this hotel did.
Food at the Inn was superb. Dining at their restaurant is a must for people staying there. The spa/exercise room looks like a special treat, one I didn't know about until I was leaving; ask about it.
June 2008
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