Timbercliffe Cottage

My wife and I recently returned from a wonderful vacation with the first leg of our trip bringing us to Timbercliffe Cottage, Camden, Maine. As a major contributor to both Unilocal and Trip Advisor, my comments are offered in the interest of assisting other travelers (and Unilocalers) in making their decisions prior to booking their place of lodging. While my observations are not complaint related, they simply point out items that were favorable and those that may need some attention.
The Inn:
The Innkeepers are Dave and Karen, both warm, welcoming, and hospitable. We felt right at home shortly after meeting them. Both are hands-​on Owner/​Manager/​Chef/​Servers and pull all of this off with ease. The cottage itself sits on a high bluff conveniently overlooking the village of Camden. Each guest is afforded a parking spot directly in front of the Inn. You will not have to concern yourself with tight, crowded parking conditions anytime of the day or evening as an open parking spot will always be available.
The Inn is surrounded by lush vegetation and mature trees with the entrance pathway bordered by flowers. The inviting full raised porch offers several comfortable seating options; swing, comfy cushioned wicker chairs and sofas, tables and is illuminated in the evening. The first floor consists of authentic period furnishings including a Family Room complete with a working fireplace and inviting seating. A separate Sitting Room is positioned just to the other side of the entrance and is similar to a Reading Room or Library with similar comfortable seating and period furnishings. A large dining room is off to one side of the first floor and is always set with a full complement of place settings. (The temps and humidity were high during our visit. Breakfast then, was served outside on one end of the porch. This created a natural setting where everyone enjoyed meeting one another for conversation and great breakfast fare.)
Our Guest Room:
We reserved a room on the upper floor, a short climb which brought us to The Goodman Jesse Thomas Chamber Room featuring a romantic canopied Queen-​sized bed. We found the bedding and linens to be of excellent quality; the mattress and pillows provided us with a wonderful sleep. Both night stands were equipped with lamps. Reading lights were clipped onto both sides of the headboard, a nice useful touch. A small sofa and bench offered seating. A secretary with chair was also placed in our room. AC consisted of a window unit which worked very well.
The bathroom was quite large. Water pressure was very strong and hot water came up right away. This particular bathroom has a large claw-​foot tub with a shower curtain surround. It should be noted that extra care must be taken when showering as there is not much to grab onto in the event of a slip. (The bottom of the tub is quite narrow since it may not have been designed to be used as a shower. Also, the plastic shower curtain tends to stick to your wet body due to surface tension as it totally surrounds you.)
My suggestions for improving this room would be to add a chest of drawers so guests could unpack their bags. The Innkeepers may have already procured such a piece following our departure. Several large coat hooks are affixed to the wall near the bed. We used these with hangers to hang some of our clothes. Also, installing some sort of grab bar that protrudes into the tub area would be prudent.
Breakfast:
I give the breakfast FIVE STARS. To us, breakfast is the best part of a B & B. We were served a different dish each morning. Karen served fruit cups first, followed by a main dish which consisted of baked omelets, pancakes, french toast, and more. Bacon or sausage with pieces of fruit adorned our plates each morning as well. Fresh brewed coffee and tea was also served along with two kinds of morning juices. Our place settings were artfully arranged; heavy silver plate utensils and cloth napkins completed the service. Now this is how a B & B breakfast was meant to be!
Visiting the Village of Camden:
Again, these comments are only informative in nature; some travelers may contemplate walking down into the village. This can be done. However, the traffic along Rt.1 can be busy at times. Hint: Drive South on Rt.1. Just after the left hand turn heading into town, look for the library on your left. Turn here. Turn left again into the library parking lot. No meters. Your car will be safe here. Then walk out along the pathways towards the water and shops.
We thoroughly enjoyed Timbercliffe Cottage and Dave and Karen’s hospitality. Got to meet their Golden Retriever just before we departed for Canada, a real sweetie. We recommend this place of lodging for it’s genuine charm, quiet surroundings, comfort, and the fresh-​cooked cuisine that comes out of Karen’s kitchen. We would not hesitate to visit with them again. (P.S. don’t miss Karen’s cookies found in the guest pantry.)

One of the best B&B’s that my wife and I have ever stayed at! Dave and Karen were great hosts with interesting stories to tell and great suggestions on things to do in the area. It was just the right distance from downtown Camden — close enough to walk, but far enough away to make us feel like we weren’t in the downtown area.
We stayed in the 1620 Chamber and loved the king-​size bed and the firmness of the mattress.
The popovers that Karen made for breakfast one morning (when she had wake up at 4 AM to start getting them ready) were the best ever!
The pantry being stocked with soda and bottled water was also a very nice touch and something we really appreciated.

Just spent two wonderful nights. Hosts were warm and welcoming. Food was delicious. Room was clean and comfortable. Nice restaurants and shops nearby. Looking forward to another visit soon.