In town for two nights and found this to be a delightful stay. I don't always enjoy the bed and breakfast "experience," but Santiago and Diane really get it right. They are friendly without being intrusive; always pleasant and professional (even when greeting us after midnight).

We stayed at the White House for 7 nights including the Celtic Celebration Weekend. Diana and Santiago were perfect hosts. A different gourmet breakfast was served every morning in a sitdown style. The White House and its gardens were well kept and added to the pleasure of our visit. Belfast is a quaint, small town located by a beautiful harbor filled with nice scenery and ample art galleries and crafts. The ages (1700's) of many homes and churches were a pleasant surprise. We used the White House as a central place to stay while visiting other towns around Penobscot Bay and of course Acadia Park. For food in Belfast: Rollies, Darby's and Chase's restaurants were very nice. Whale Tooth Pub and St. Michel in Lincolnville are also good places to eat. Amore's was the only bad meal. Bad service as well. Lobster and other seafood restaurants are plentiful and the shopping in stores and Co-ops are everywhere.

Our stay was delightful. Food delicious. Accommodations elegant and authentic. Hosts Diana and Santiago charming and accommodating, al in all a five star experience. We will return

When our son chose to attend a college in mid-coast Maine, we were excited about the opportunity to explore a new region. Our first visit, in the spring of 2008, brought us to the lovely little town of Belfast and the White House Inn. In the intervening years we've stayed at the White House several more times, and just last week took over the Inn with our extended family to celebrate Will's graduation. All I can say is that not only is the Inn itself gorgeous, but the hospitality we have enjoyed is unmatched. Diana and Sandy Rich are consummate hosts; breakfasts are unbelievable, and when we needed a home away from home, we were treated like family.
Details: the rooms are beautifully decorated, with luxurious linens and towels; each room has a flat-screen TV, and the inn's selection of DVDs kept grandchildren occupied on a rainy evening. It's located within walking distance of town, which is great, and the Riches are very helpful with information on local dining, etc. Breakfast is at your convenience, and you can either sit at the large dining room table or at a smaller table in one of the parlors. The overall experience is really more that of a lovely little boutique hotel than a B&B.
We will miss Belfast, the White House, and the Riches. But since our son has so far not made any indication that he's leaving Maine, future visits may in fact be in store.