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Smuggler’s Cove Inn offers a seasonal escape with plenty of kid-friendly perks. The heated saltwater pool has front-row views of Linekin Bay, and families also can play on the sandy beach or rent kayaks and paddleboards to explore the coastline together. After a day in the water, enjoy some friendly competition with lawn games, or relax by the fire pit and take in the stars. It’s a perfect home base for low-key adventurers.

The Inn has received a Travelers’ Choice Award for 2024 with reviews on Trip Adviser praising its beautiful views and amenities that include the beach and pool, kayaks, paddle boards and fire pit. It is also pet-friendly. There are moorings available for boaters from away, with discounts provided for area residents.

A wonderful time was had by all at the Boothbay Harbor Chamber of Commerce Business After-Hours and Ribbon Cutting held at Smuggler’s Cove Inn, East Boothbay, on Aug. 25.

Thirty-five Boothbay region business professionals gathered at the peninsula’s premier networking event, where they enjoyed a beautiful spread and beautiful views of Linekin Bay care of the 727 Ocean Sunset Bar.

Smuggler’s Cove Inn will get new life from a group of investors including businessman Scott Larson and real estate and hospitality guru Dana Moos. Investors Diane Pace, Bill Lally, Eric Bosco and Brian Neslund joined Larson and Moos in forming 727 Ocean Point LLC and closing on the property March 5.

“We’re going to be working really hard to blow as much new life into the property as we can between now and when we open,” said Larson. “We’re focusing a lot on what the guest sees, touches and feels and dealing with structural stuff where we need to.”