The inn includes small historic buildings on the fishing village’s narrow Main Street. The buyers envision extending the seasonal model to year-round rentals.
Since the Claw Down’s debut in 2012 at the Opera House, it’s been love at first lobster bite for both judges and spectators. This year’s Claw Down is Wednesday, June 16 at 6 p.m. at Bristol Marine/The Shipyard at Boothbay Harbor. General admission.
Built in 1891 as a “gentleman’s estate,” it was converted into an inn in the 1990s and later earned exclusive certification as a Relais & Châteaux property.