My husband and I love to go to York, Maine in the summer. Recently, we drove up on a Saturday…read moremorning, then spontaneously decided to stay for the night. We inquired about rooms and rates at several places, but nothing felt quite right. As we leisurely walked around, we spotted the Candleshop Inn on a quiet side street. The Inn is quaint and old fashioned, yet beautifully kept and sparklingly clean. The owners are warm and welcoming; they feel like family, yet give you space to rest and relax. Barbara and Michael are gracious hosts who make their guests feel like old friends. The rooms are comfortable, the grounds nicely kept, and the bathrooms spotless, but the Inn's crowning glory is the front porch. The wide farmer's porch sports 5 or 6 rocking chairs, gentle breezes, and a lovely view. It poured the night we were there, and even the rain was gorgeous from the front porch. The Inn also features a back porch and a meditation garden, as well as lovely common areas stocked with books and games. One note, though: the rooms have no televisions. In fact, the only TV in the place is tiny, situated in a little sitting room downstairs. I doubt there's cable, though I didn't check, and only a VHS player. This didn't detract from our visit in any way--I would recommend that you bring a laptop and a subscription to Netflix if you want to watch movies. Breakfast is served at eight by the lovely ladies at the Inn. Cold and hot cereals, muffins and breads, frittatta or pancakes, and bagels with lox, capers, and cream cheese grace the table along with freshly cut seasonal fruit and strong coffee. I highly recommend the Candleshop Inn if you are looking to stay somewhere quiet, beautiful, and peaceful with a personal touch. We loved it so much that we stayed again on Sunday night despite the fact that we both had to work Monday morning. We wanted to savor every moment, so we stayed up late, then rose at 4 am to drive back to Cambridge!

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We had a great experience at there, Inn and we recommend Morning Glory Inn for anybody looking for…read morea rustic homey experience!

Our experience staying at this inn was absolutely incredible! The charm, customer service and level…read moreof relaxation was unparalleled. My husband and I came here to celebrate our anniversary and Margie and Doug made it so special for us! We will definitely be back!

We had a fabulous stay last week! Rhonda is the best innkeeper! She attended to our every need and…read moremade the stay so enjoyable. She cooks delicious and satisfying breakfasts and includes a small mason jar of snack for later. Plus, homebaked afternoon snack served daily. We decided to splurge and upgrade to the King Suite for our last two nights. The added space and private balcony was well worth it. It's an easy walk to the beautiful beach. Can't wait to return next year!

I booked a few days back in August for my birthday in September at OGT Inns' Ogunquit Village…read moreCollection - Nellie Littlefield Inn & Spa, Room Names Start with "Nellie". My fiance had a medical emergency and was brought into emergency surgery. I made multiple attempts, calling every day from when I cancelled to speak with management, spoke with front desk people answering phones who said they left messages and I received ZERO response. It was a medical emergency, not a sudden change of mind. So this "luxury" hotel doesn't give you the courtesy of a call back. Also the spa is not onsite, they have a hot tub. False advertising. ​​​I'm shocked by the lack of professionalism and utter disregard for respect. But as long as they get your money, this greedy hotel is content.

Great stay! Wonderful details like big variety at the continental breakfast, and mini-fridge and…read moreshady porch in the cottage. Wonderful friendly hostess made locating the place, checking in, and checking out instantaneous and she gave us a great local restaurant recommendation. Nice pool. Good location. Great value. Pretty property.

Absolutely fabulous little inn! Stayed in one of the suites in the main house, which was upstairs…read more Spacious room, chock full of amenities, and beautiful architecture in the old building (those exposed beams!). The whole place is darling, with a number of small cottages, expertly manicured grounds, a pool, a gazebo, and chairs to hang out in. The free breakfast is a sweet touch and much appreciated. The innkeepers are the nicest and had some great chats with them about the history of the place and the land. You'd be remiss not to stay here!!

We just took a "midweek weekend" and had our first stay at York Harbor Inn. We couldn't have asked…read morefor a nicer time. EVERYONE from the people I spoke with on the phone, to those at the desk, and those in the restaurants were incredibly friendly and helpful. So much so, that my husband, friend who was with us, and I kept commenting on it to each other. We got an email the day of our reservation saying that pipes had burst in the building we had for our reservation (they have four (I think it's four) buildings that comprise the inn) and they gave us options for other rooms. They upgraded us to a really lovely room. The location is excellent - across the street from the ocean. The furnishings were old (in a good way), heavy, wood pieces that really contributed to the place feeling warm and homey. The beds were superior. The shower pressure was strong. The sharing living room with fire place was so comfortable. The breakfast was top shelf. Homemade coffee cake and apple cake and blueberry muffins. Homemade pancakes one morning. Everything about breakfast was great - and included in the room cost. They have a restaurant and a pub in the main building. We ate at both. The staff were wonderful. The servings were more than ample (the bean and goat cheese salad was enormous, and the mussels appetizer was super generous). I had the ravioli with seafood, which was delicious. My husband loved the mussels. The crab cakes were truly full of crab meat, not filler. Our servers were relaxed, helpful, and friendly - making our dining even more enjoyable. We definitely will return to the Inn, and recommend it to everyone we know. It was a special couple days. Did I mention how friendly the people are there?

My boyfriend and I stayed here on Valentine's Day as a quick overnight getaway. We stayed in the…read moreHarbor Hill Inn. On arrival, it was easy to find, but parking was not. We, as long as others, were doing laps around the main lot and the mini lot for the Harbor Hill Inn trying to find a spot. We ended up having to park on the street because there were not enough spots at Harbor Hill. When checking in, we were told there are enough spots for each room, yet the lot for our Inn was completely full. We were also told that if we found a spot, we shouldn't move the car. We wanted to explore the area more, so we did have to leave, it is odd to me that an Inn doesn't have a better parking situation for Inn patrons. We thought it would be fun to go to the pub for apps and a drink before our dinner reservation at the main restaurant. Unfortunately, we were met with an hour long wait for 2 at the pub. I do find it interesting when an Inn doesn't open up reservations or spots for their own guests to dine, rather than locals. When we did go to our dinner reservation, we had a nice time. Our waiter was helpful. When the food came, they brought out a wrong dish. The boy that brought it out told us he wished we said something before he put it on the table because now the dish couldn't be used. We weren't able to tell it wasn't the right dish until it was in front of us.... we then waiting 15 minutes for the right food to come out. Our waiter had them remake my meal as well since it got cold, which was nice. The food was great once we finally had it. They also comped 50% of the wrong dish which was also nice. After dinner we had drinks and headed back to our room to go to bed. A phone call woke us up. It was the front desk; they told us that "Someone came into the lobby furious that our room is being so loud. They said that last night, this morning and this evening we have been ridiculously loud." I told the person on the other line that we have been asleep in bed, and we only checked in this evening. I find it curious that the front desk wouldn't look who was in the room and if we had even been there the day prior. Then, instead of offering an apology, they said "well do you hear any noise?" I said earlier the room next to us was making some noise but nothing like they are describing. They then said, "well which side, right or left?" I said I do not know I need to go back to bed. Pretty unbelievable, and something that hasn't even happened to me at a cheap hotel. I wish I walked away feeling better about our stay, but it is in a beautiful location...

Went for the happy hour. $5 apps and drinks. We left there very happy. Lemon chicken, beef skewers,…read moretuna tortillas, and honey baked nuts. All delicious and all $5. We dined our on their beautiful patio. Service is personal and caring.

The wait staff is so friendly. Coupled with the awesome ambience from the deck - you cannot fail at…read morethis place.

The rooms are very clean and the grounds are beautiful. Close to many beaches, towns and…read morerestaurants. However we were not told there were weddings booked for both Friday and Saturday! We could not enjoy the lawn area or the restaurant. And the noise level due to DJ and bands made our evening here disappointing. They were not the peaceful enjoyable time we had planned for. They should warn guests about this prior to booking! Very disappointing! It's almost 10 PM and the loud band is still playing !!

What an amazing spot! We come back year after year and there's a reason why! Every room has a…read moregorgeous view of the ocean. Peaceful little island with very friendly staff! The food is amazing at the restaurant and at the deck down at the marina (get the tuna poke bowl)! The bikes are fun to take to explore the island...highly recommend this hidden spot which is close to the busy town of York and the beaches!

Wonderful location and team (Robert, Marsha, & Marc)! They are so welcoming and accommodating…read more Each room of their classic New England craftsman home is tastefully decorated. Most rooms have a private half or full bath (ours was a halfbath). Very comfortable bed, with fluffy pillows and comforter. The full bathroom was right next door and easy access. While other guests were around we felt like we were the only ones. Breakfast of fruit juice, coffee, fruit and the best local bakery blueberry muffins! Yum. We had a bountiful snack basket in our room with bottles of water. It's just a few blocks walk Perkins cove with the shops and eateries. They are very conscious of the risk of covid and properly sanitized. During a time when travel can be more scary than fun, they take your concerns away. We felt safe and their property is impeccable.

My absolute favorite bed and breakfast I've experienced in New England. Marsha and Robert are a…read moretrue delight! We arrived well after midnight on our check in day due to flight changes, and both Robert and Marsha were awake and waiting, ready to greet their weary late night travelers. After a quick tour, it was off to bed, only to be greeted by a gorgeous (and recently renovated) bedroom and private bath. (So nice, in fact, that family members almost cancelled their reservations at a nearby hotel). We were here for a wedding and became known as the "Party Couple" since we were flirting about, to and from receptions and the ceremony, and Robert and Marsha were more than accommodating at every opportunity. Plus, the house is less than a half mile from downtown (one direction) and Perkins Cove (the other direction). Takes literally minutes to walk to 3+ restaurants for Lobster Rolls (our favorite was Barnacle Billy's but Robert recommends Footbridge). When we left, we had a late flight and had experienced trouble getting Lyft and Uber in the area. Robert personally volunteered to drive us to Portland, ME for our flight so that we didn't miss our travel plans. I cannot rave enough about this gem in Ogunguit. Honestly, I thought about NOT reviewing it in an attempt to keep this gem hidden, but our hosts and stay were just too positive not to share. If you end up booking, tell them the party couple from Colorado sent ya!

A mixed bag. Some good, even very good then some bad, even very bad, Management was gracious…read moreenough to accommodate us with a one hour early checkin. The gentleman that checked us in was helpful, professional and friendly. Ideal location in the heart of York Beach steps from the sand. Parking is an off street lot across the street, though the York Beach parking enforcement officer (replete with military combat boots and tactical military issue pants) was kind enough to give me a parking citation during the five minutes I unloaded our luggage. There was no meter or sineage where the car was parked. Upon entering the ocean view king suite we were impressed with the size and style of the unit. As we sat down on a weathered pull out couch we noticed a large coffee stain on the coffee table. We also noticed plentiful crumbs and chocolate chips on the couch (and even more crumbs as we opened the pull out section). Worse still it was clear that the pull out couch long surpassed its useful lifespan and had a large 3 inch sharp piece of metal sticking out. King bedroom was a bit cramped but nice bed and pillows. On the nonexistent WiFi alone I would have picked another property if I had known. The given WiFi router worked for 2-3 minutes the entire stay. One of the bedroom lamps did not work. A few of the electrical outlets did not function and others could not have passed any inspection. The washer (of the stackable washer/dryer) did not work. The unit was great size and comfortable for four of us. The location cannot be beat. But the several misses keep this property from a higher score. If they would address the above problems we would return. If not, we will pick another property for our next stay in York.

This is a great place to stay simply put. Conveniently located, and easy to get to, the Atlantic…read moreHouse, in my opinion is the best choice. It's within walking distance to everything, and they are very accommodating. The rooms are very cozy, have a jacuzzi tub, and even fireplaces. The Atlantic House is definitely our go-to for York Beach!

The BBI was perfect for our annual 3 sisters' get together for so many reasons. Its location,…read morewithin walking distance of everything we could want (food, drinks, beach, Marginal Way, shows, you name it) couldn't have been better. The historical aspect of the Inn appealed to us (so many cool nooks, crannies, closets, wide planked floors, giant fireplaces, paintings, & more), Claudine, the Inn's manager, is welcoming, fun, funny, engaging, open, & chatty. Our room, the Duchess Ann Suite was a bit challenged by the 3 of us since we needed one bed more, so we were given permission to squeeze in an air bed that made it perfect. Although facing the VERY busy main road leading into & out of town, we did not hear any of the traffic, nor parades of people due to the A/C units. The front gardens are chock-filled with beautiful flowers, & sweet touches such as a bubbling fountain, moss covered structures, & stone pathways leading everywhere. Breakfast was also perfect, especially because we were able to sit outside on the front porch while sipping our coffee, enjoying our yogurt, breads, cereals, juice & more. We could not have asked for a better experience, a better location, a better welcoming & a better 3 sisters' annual get together.

Unfortunately, I had a very poor booking experience with this company. I booked for July in April…read more I was told on the booking site that it was "prepay at hotel". It was a very expensive reservation over the holiday weekend. The same day I received an email from the hotel stating they charged a 50% "deposit" to hold the room - never mentioned beforehand. When I reached out to ask for a refund of my deposit, I was told to cancel the reservation to receive the deposit back. Ok. I was treated very poorly during the cancellation process by whoever was writing the (unsigned) emails: they wrote I "misunderstood", "obviously", and that I was a "Karen"! ("Karen is a pejorative slang term for an obnoxious, angry, entitled, and often racist middle-aged white woman who uses her privilege to get her way or police other people's behaviors.") Whoever is writing the emails for the company needs some customer service training - hopefully it's not the owner(s): John J and Dwain U are the new owners of the Inn as of September 18, 2013