We thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend with Bill as our host. He was very friendly, accommodating and able to offer good advice regarding activities in the area. His breakfasts were delicious and a great start to our daily biking adventures. The icing on the cake was the beautiful view of Penobscot Bay we were able to enjoy from our room.

In our view, spending a few days in a B&B (Bed and Breakfast) style inn should be like staying in the home of a good friend. The homes of friends are not expected to be hotels. Bill Butler's “Castleview by the Sea” is a B & B that is a home in the very best sense of the word and... More

My husband and I stayed here for a weekend getaway. Upon our arrival which was 5:30 it took several rings of the bell and still no answer from Bill the owner. We finally called his phone number to get him to come to the door. There was a television on inside which was quite loud so perhaps that was interfering... More

Spent 3 week nights in mid-September 2010 at Castleview. Bill Butler, the innkeeper, is a treat -- engaging conversationalist, lots of information about what to do (and not do) in the area, great (candid) restaurant recommendations, and truly luxurious breakfasts. Our room (the Boat Room) was a little quirky (not out of Architecture Digest), and the bathroom small (hence the... More

The room and the inn were treacherous for our young children - a rickety balcony less than 2 feet high on a third floor room. We spent one night in this place, paid and left the next morning. The innkeeper cursed, and screamed at us in the presence of other guests and then filed a false police report - which... More

My wife and I recently stayed at the Castleview Inn as part of our 26th wedding anniversary. Bill, our host, was a very charming and receptive innkeeper. He and his girlfriend Connie did their best to make our stay comfortable. Bills' knowledge of the area and the friends he has in all parts of the world made for some interesting... More