INTroducing The Bove House - re-designed! 

Once a proud landmark known as the historic Hotel Naples, the Augustus Bove House stood as a quiet relic of another era. This eleven-bedroom residence, accompanied by two rustic cabins nestled along the Sebago Lakes region, slowly fell into disrepair over decades—its original grandeur fading, its historical details largely lost to time.

In 2022, the Hamilton family, long connected to the Sebago Lakes area, acquired the property with a vision: to revive its spirit while respectfully ushering it into a new chapter. Their dreams were nearly halted when a faulty radiator caused significant water damage to the main home in 2024, particularly compromising its structure and many rooms on the first & second floors.

Undeterred, the Hamilton's entrusted designer Carlee Cardwell of Dambly Design with the restoration—an effort that would blend narrative, texture, and memory. Cardwell’s approach: to honor the past while embracing the present. The result is a dynamic, multi-layered interior reimagined through pattern, color, and mood. Timeless elegance emerged through the use of Morris & Co wallpaper adaptations, their Arts & Crafts motifs echoing a reverence for craftsmanship. These were paired boldly with Timorous
Beasties’ edgy, contemporary British designs, and punctuated by the joyful flourishes of F. Schumacher's playful patterns. The historic met the modern with striking balance.
To execute this vision with architectural sensitivity and skilled precision, the Hamilton's enlisted esteemed custom home builder Dan Phelan of Right Level Construction in Raymond, Maine. With his commitment to quality and heritage, Phelan restored structural integrity and elevated the interiors with careful detailing and custom craftsmanship—bringing much-needed soul back into the home.

The Bove house is newly renovated for the 2025 season.  We have teamed up with a hospitality design firm to create the ultimate Victorian experience right here on the Naples Causeway.  Bring your entire family, a group of friends, host a small event, corporate meetings, or even a Yoga retreat. 

Imagine staying in your own Victorian Inn, right in the heart of Naples on the Causeway. This newly renovated historic inn is available to rent as a short-term rental. featuring 10 rooms and 11 baths all under one roof.. In addition to every bedroom having its own private bathroom, there is a large dining hall, billiards room, theater, bar area, and indoor and outside patios with plenty of room to gather as a group or escape the crowd.. We have updated the kitchen with a commercial stove, coffee bar, and butler pantry for your personal cooking experience or a private chef. Come over and enjoy a guest house experience you will not forget.

There are also two detached cottages with their own entrances located on the property.. You can rent the main house, the entire property, or just the cottages.

This Inn has been welcoming guests since 1890. First known as The Naples Hotel, the Inn stands as one of Naples finest year-round accommodations. It has been run as the Augustus Bove House Bed and Breakfast since the early 1900's. The history of this home is incredible and now you and your large party can enjoy it together. 

Plan your stay to see the area but know that when you are back at the Inn there is still plenty to do for all ages. Located right on the Causeway in the "Heart of Naples" within easy walking distance to restaurants, gift shops, and all kinds of water activities. A four-season location with all kinds of activities, Naples has something of interest for everyone.

The cottages at the bove

We have 2 cozy cottages on the grounds. Both have separate entrances, screen porches, and a rustic Maine cabin feel.  

Our large Cottage is located behind the Main Inn and has a living room, a dining room area, a full kitchen and bathroom and two bedrooms. One bedroom has a King size bed. The other bedroom has 2 single beds with 2 trundle pullouts. It offers 2 flat screen tvs, a pull out couch, and all the amenities of home and can sleep up to 8. This cottage also has a screened in porch with patio furniture.

Our small Cottage located behind the Main Inn has a Living room, bedroom, and full bathroom, It offers a King size bed and can sleep a 3rd person on a roll away bed in the living room. It also has small refrigerator and microwave with all the amenities of home. This cottage also has a screened-in porch with patio furniture.