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css Jul 21st, 2005 06:09 PM

freeport Me Lodging
 
Is there anywhere to stay in walking distance of the outlets? Thanks. Hate to drive in that traffic!

MarionCK Jul 21st, 2005 06:22 PM

Look at Harraseeket Inn. Lovely property and easily walkable to all the good stuff in Freeport.

I'm sure there are many B and B's in walking distance as well. Suggest a google search for more information.

Marion

socialworker Jul 21st, 2005 06:47 PM

We *love* the Harraseeket and go there once a year for a nice getaway. If your schedule allows take advantage of their special Sunday or Monday night stay--listed in their packages on their website--which gives you the best room available at the time of your booking, for a deeply discounted price. This pkg requires that you have dinner in their dining room, which IMO, rivals the best restaurants anywhere. The Phantom Gourmet--a local Boston-based food critic--voted it one of the best in New England. As an example, when we were just there in May, we had a 2 room suite, w/fireplace in the LR, king bed and jacuzzi in the bath for $99 plus tax. We had to bill dinner--not cheap but worth it!!--to our room bill. However, all rooms there come w/a lovely civilized afternoon tea and a great buffet breakfast included in the room rate!! Believe me, I do not work for them, but ever since DH and I discovered this gem ~5 yrs ago, we go every spring.

MBnancy Jul 21st, 2005 09:45 PM

We "double love" the Harraseeket Inn. Have stayed there every other year for about 20 years during the fall foliage season. Great location and all the amenities that Socialworker mentioned.
8-)

css Jul 22nd, 2005 04:54 AM

thanks but as we're there on a Sat eve in Aug with 2 teens the Harranseeket is a little pricey. Is that the only place within walking distance? Thanks

socialworker Jul 22nd, 2005 05:27 AM

HI css--there are several others within walking distance of "the center"--look up freeport lodging and other permutations on Google for info. Good luck!!

Jacqueline1212 Jul 22nd, 2005 07:12 AM

There is a Hampton Inn but not within walking distance. Really, the traffic isn't that bad. It shouldn't take you more than a few minutes and you would just need to park in one lot (free) and then could walk to all stores from there.

socialworker Jul 22nd, 2005 07:21 AM

JMO, but being able to walk into town makes it feel more like a trip to "small town USA", so for us, it was not a traffic issue--which I am assuming the OP has had a bad experience with--but rather an ambiance and quality of the experience issue. One caveat, is that when you walk, you must hand carry all your shopping treasures back to the hotel!! :)

css Jul 24th, 2005 07:10 AM

I got good rates at several B&Bs. Any comments on them? Applewood, Brewster House, Captian Briggs. Thanks !!


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