About Us
Drift Oceanside Inn is a seasonal inn that operates from mid May to mid October each year. Opened by the Beloin Family in 1939 as “Beloin’s on the Maine Coast”, the inn changed hands to the Reynolds family in 2018 and has operated as Drift Oceanside Inn since. Between 2018 and 2026, all 18 units on the property underwent renovations to provide our guests with improved accommodations and increased comfort. We look forward to sharing our beautiful slice of the world with you!
See our feature in Travel + Leisure!
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“The inn is quite literally perched atop a ledge over the shore, giving roadtrippers the simple pleasures of the Mid-coast: gently crashing waves, lobster boats on the bay, fishing eagles on the rocky coast, and songbirds in the mossy woods. We recommend a sundown picnic on the private beach before watching the moon rise over the water.”
See our feature in Pen Bay Pilot!
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“Drift is one of a handful of remaining lodgings that is right on the water. Ellen described the experience of being in the cabins as the tide laps at the nearby shore as akin to being on a boat.”
See our feature in Maine Explores!
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“I think what makes the Drift Oceanside Inn stand out to me as such a wonderful place to stay is that you get your own space and you’re always looking out to sea. …being able to step out and breathe deep is really something and makes the Drift Oceanside Inn the perfect place to enjoy summer in Maine.”
Our Story
Drift Oceanside Inn is located at 80 Beloin Road, in Camden Maine. It is seated atop beautiful ocean ledge, and overlooks the Penobscot Bay. A quick (1/3 mile) drive from Route 1 takes you down a densely forested road, opening to a private oceanfront oasis. Each unit is perched above the ocean, providing sweeping views of the bay and islands. Enjoy the salty air, the fresh breeze, and the sweet joy of watching boats out on the water. Explore the surrounding woods and walk down to the hidden beach. A short 1/2 mile brings you to the Camden Hills State Park, where a drive up to Mt. Battie or a number of scenic hikes can be accessed. Located within Camden, Drift also allows quick and easy access to downtown shopping and restaurants.
Previously operated as Beloin’s on the Maine Coast, Drift has been a classic, family-run motor lodge for over 80 years. Although the business has changed hands, the original vision of the Beloin family remains unchanged– maintaining and sharing the incredible spirit and simple beauty of a quiet oceanfront retreat through kindness and quality of service.
We are a family of four humans and a dog! Casey spent much of his childhood living in Maine, graduating from Camden Hills, and later from Maine Maritime Academy. He primarily works as a Marine Engineer in the commercial fishing industry. Ellen was born in Illinois, but has lived in Maine since 2010. She has a degree in Environmental Science and Marine Ecology from the University of North Carolina, and a Master’s in International Logistics Management from Maine Maritime Academy. Casey and Ellen are parents to two beautiful boys and a Rottweiler-Lab named Noodle! We love the unique beauty of Maine, and look forward to sharing it with you!
For those who have old favorites, our unit numbers will be different than they once were. We did not acquire the roadside portion of beloins, so we are not the owners of cabins 1-8. That means #9 is now #1 and so forth!
