About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Old Iron Inn Bed and Breakfast in Caribou offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and parquet floors. Each room includes a work desk, free toiletries, and a wardrobe. Modern Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a lounge, and an outdoor seating area. The property features an electric vehicle charging station, picnic area, and daily housekeeping service. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including American, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Local specialties, warm dishes, fresh pastries, pancakes, and fruits are served. Convenient Location: Located 14 mi from Northern Maine Regional Airport at Presque Isle, the bed and breakfast provides free on-site private parking. Highly rated for its breakfast and room comfort.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Breakfast to go

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Kristin
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Delicious homemade breakfasts with amazing muffins. Great job adapting breakfast for gluten and dairy sensitivities. Both hosts knew about local events and attractions and were able to give pertinent info. They were wonderful conversationalists...
Jean
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Lovely older home filled with beautiful antiques snd iron collection. Warm and cozy.
Gregory
United States United States
Kate and Kevin were exceptional hosts, friendly and personable. Breakfast was very good and the blueberry muffins were memorable. I will stay there the next time I overnight in Caribou. Leave time in you plans to investigate the premises.
Jay
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Warm clean comfortable great hosts Fabulous bed Tasty breakfast
Lori
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The hosts were so excellent. I felt so welcomed from the moment I arrived. The bed was very comfortable. If you like antiques this is the place to stay. The breakfast was delicious, Kate is an excellent baker! I felt like I was sitting and talking...
Thomas
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I love the way the Inn is set up with all the antiques
Heather
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Nicely appointed rooms, enjoyed the simple touches such as bathrobes and toiletries provided. Bed was very comfortable, and breakfast was super tasty! We loved our stay here!
David
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The atmosphere and the company of the proprietors,
Alicia
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Kate and Kevin were gracious hosts. Very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious! The house has a lot of personality and it is very interesting, I wish I had more time there to explore the “old irons”. We would definitely stay again!
Moser
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Historic collection of irons and Knowledgeable host.

Hosted by Kevin & Kate McCartney

9.5
Host Review Score
Kevin & Kate McCartney
The Old Iron Inn is a small European-style bed and breakfast that features an elegant, yet comfortable, environment furnished with antiques and, of course, old irons! Three guest bedrooms each have a private bath and the Old Iron Inn is proud to be a 100% non-smoking facility. Furnished apartments are also available for those travelers looking for longer stays.
Kate and Kevin McCartney have been greetings guests from all over the world since 1992. Kevin is a Professor of Geology at the University of Maine at Presque Isle and spearheaded the Maine Solar System Model project located along Route 1. Kate is a well-known cook and all dietary restrictions are happily accommodated.
Caribou is located in far Northern Maine, only 12 miles from the New Brunswick border. The Old Iron Inn is located right in town Caribou, within walking distance to City Hall, the movie theater, restaurants, grocery store, and library. The inn is 1 1/4 miles from Cary Medical Center and the Veterans' Home, 12 miles north of Presque Isle, and 15 miles from the Loring Commerce Center. Northern Maine enjoys the full complement of seasons, most notably a gorgeous winter with lots of snow.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Old Iron Inn Bed and Breakfast

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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