The Candleshop Inn

The Candleshop Inn B&B and Holistic Retreat Center, overlooking the sparkling blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean, is just a short walk to Short Sands Beach in York Beach, Maine. Pictured in the background of our pages is Short Sand Beach, the beach you can walk to from the Inn. Each of our 10 guest rooms is unique and comfortably decorated, accommodating two to five people in twin, double and/or king beds (please see Room Descriptions for details). Five rooms offer stunning ocean views.

Each morning you'll be treated to a sumptuous homemade buffet style vegetarian breakfast prepared by Innkeeper Barbara Sheff and her staff. We will tailor breakfast to meet special dietary needs (including gluten-free and vegan diets). [At right, some recent guests, Phyllis Hibbard and Pat Bacon, enjoy their B&B breakfast al fresco, on our front porch.] We even have our own seasonal garden (read more).

We welcome families, children of all ages, solo travelers, and couples looking for a beach-side adventure or a quiet escape. For information about our Anniversary or Babymoon Celebrations, click here. While you are here consider having a body treatment (massage, aromatherapy, or Reiki) with a local practitioner. What better way to nourish your soul than to relieve the body of stress. Please discuss your preferences with Barbara in advance of your arrival so she can recommend someone to you.

Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise at York Beach. If you like to practice Yoga, you may do so on our large outdoor deck or at the beach. If you like to meditate, center yourself in the Japanese Meditation Garden or ask Barbara for directions to the "secret beach". After breakfast, relax on the front porch or take the short walk to York Beach's downtown Main Street with its many shops and restaurants. Or spend the day at Short Sands Beach with its adjacent playground and Bandstand. Nearby are a number of other beaches.

York Beach is truly a family destination in the beautiful southern Maine area. The quaint "downtown" area of York Beach offers seasonal gift shops, restaurants, a family arcade and more ... all within walking distance. Other areas of interest including York Beach, York Harbor, York, Cape Neddick, and Ogunquit.

Enjoy a totally smoke-free environment at Candleshop Bed & Breakfast Inn and Holistic Retreat Center. Here you can nourish your entire being amid our tranquil small-inn atmosphere and fuel your body with our hearty vegetarian breakfasts.

We welcome family reunions, celebrations, and private retreats. Enjoy a totally smoke-free environment at Candleshop Bed & Breakfast Inn and Holistic Retreat Center in York, Maine. The B&B atmosphere is perfect for small groups and family reunions. Children are welcomed; no pets, please.

The Candleshop Inn all-you-can-eat Vegetarian Breakfast always includes Fresh Fruit, freshly-baked Breads and Muffins, Assorted Dry Cereals, Granola, Yogurt with Toppings, and Smoked Salmon with Bagels.

Daily specials may include Frittata, Pancakes with fresh Berries and Sour Cream, Blueberry French Toast Cobbler, Popovers, or Homemade Scones.

Coffee, Tea, and Juice are provided with breakfast. Filtered Water and fresh, whole fruit are available at all times.

We have a seasonal garden in which we grow our own rhubarb, lettuce, herbs and edible nasturtiums to serve in our homemade breakfasts.

Candleshop Inn is just a short walk to Short Sands Beach. This crescent-shaped beach offers a gradual incline that's great for families with small children yet also offers some opportunities for boogie boarding and even surfing.

We'll help make your vacation worry-free. We have beach carts and chairs for our guests to borrow. Have friends or relatives getting married in York Beach? Walk to the reception at the Meeting House or to dinner at Blue Sky, York Beach restaurant. Just minutes down Freeman Street are seasonal shops, an arcade and other restaurants.