Arriving at Sebasco Harbor Resort in Phippsburg, Maine, is like entering a private seaside community with tips of high-end, genuine local roots, and enough appeal to convey the spirit of the destination.
As a Mainer, I’ve had the opportunity to experience homes around the state that cater to all kinds of tourists. I’ve been carried lot of times, but what sets Sebasco apart is how, in 90 years, it has never ever tried to be something more, nor does it need to be. The property is true to the heritage of the area and its own roots.
You can start your day at an old-school game and candlepin bowling alley– the type where you keep rating by yourself and time out between balls to make sure the device has time to clear the pins. Hop on the brand-new Sabre motor luxury yacht with a local captain.
“Every single employee here knows how important it is for families to get a chance to gather together and bond,” says lighthouse keeper Bob Smith. “It’s a privilege for us to help families enjoy their time together.”
Smith has been with the resort for 25 years. It’s not uncommon to see him cruising around the property on his bicycle, waving to guests and stopping to chat. Smith says the tradition of hospitality is something he takes seriously. Service is as much of a mainstay at Sebasco as anything else. The Totman brothers consistently have an extra bike ready for kids who didn’t bring one, and as a nod to the fishing community, Smith says there’s always a pole set up waiting for the next “big one” to be caught.
Visitors can book tee times, consume their lobster rolls, and feast on blueberry desserts, but they can also drop in the Repairatorium and fulfill John and Owen Totman, siblings who have worked at the residential or commercial property for over 60 years. They are as Maine as it gets, and if you’re searching for a story or info about the location and how things utilized to be, stop into their workshop for a chat and chuckle.
The Totman siblings have actually had a hand in almost every remodelling, update, and touch of paint that Sebasco has gone through over the decades, consisting of the recent remodel of the desired lighthouse. Even if you aren’t staying in the lighthouse, be sure to take the stairs to the leading where you can take pleasure in the lounge location while taking in an enchanting sundown.
Other lodgings include Spa Suites, which are positioned on the rocky coastline and offer personal access to the spa hot tub after hours. In addition to the Main Lodge and Harbor Village Suites, there are also 22 unique homes around the 450-acre property with a variety of designs and bedroom options.
In the future, Sebasco intends to offer over night options for the Sabre private yacht, but for now, guests can schedule private daytime charters. Boat trips are also available for beautiful sundown or cocktail cruises. Families will like the pirate-themed and marine science expeditions, which are developed with kiddos in mind.
Daily activities at the resort rotate in between yoga, household bingo, golf, s’mores and campfire sing-alongs, lobster bakes, cotton candy-making sessions, a fishing derby, tie-dyeing time, pizza celebrations, and more. Sebasco has actually also groomed a number of hiking trails that start at various edges of the residential or commercial property and are suited for all ages. Plus, kids have the alternative of going to “summer camp” on Tuesdays and Thursdays through the end of August.
” Every single employee here understands how essential it is for families to get a possibility to congregate and bond,” says lighthouse keeper Bob Smith. “It’s an advantage for us to help families enjoy their time together.”
Service is as much of a pillar at Sebasco as anything else. The Totman bros consistently have an extra bike prepared for kids who didn’t bring one, and as a nod to the fishing community, Smith says there’s constantly a pole set up waiting for the next “huge one” to be caught.