Our first dinner at The Brooklin Inn was so enjoyable! We were greeted warmly by owner Jenny, the…read moreservice we received was prompt and friendly and the atmosphere calm and appealing. Oysters, salad, Steak and Duck entrees were perfect portions and prepared deliciously! Highly recommend The Brooklin Inn!

Came up Maine to catch up with friends. This restaurant is cute and cozy and seems like a hotspot…read morefor this town. Food was fantastic. Had lamb chop which is one of the best I had in the NE region. The other entree was halibut which is average. Service was great.

Our stay at this 2010 built Ellsworth/Bar Harbor Hampton was for just one night Thursday June 24…read morefor three people. Despite it being a weekday the bill was $343.35 as the tourist season had started. We had a rented a vehicle and the Bar Harbor Hampton was priced even higher than this one. We choose Hamptons because of the Hilton ownership oversight, although individually they are privately managed so quality will vary. We came from Minnesota an had just spent three nights at the Portland Downtown-Waterfront Hampton and were in Bar Harbor for a cruise and to check out Arcadia National Park. As it turns out we should have spent the three nights here and just one at the sketchy Portland Hampton. My girlfriend's daughter insists on separate beds for all of us. One great thing about Hamptons is that a rollaway bed added to a double queen room is not an issue, although the quality of the bed itself varies greatly by location. Here our requested rollaway was waiting for us with linens and pillows, and it was a decent one unlike the broken one we got in Portland that also didn't have a pillow or top sheet. My girlfriend actually commented on how nice the room was, a rare nod of approval as we are both a bit cynical. The thermostat had its own remote, the Hilton app actually worked on the TV if I remember right, there was an ice bucket and even a couple mini recycling bins. The view was just the local shopping mall, but that's not what we got the room for. One slight disappointment was being refused the token Hilton Silver Level membership benefit of free bottles of water on arrival. Maybe this isn't a 'select' Hampton. The workout room here was large and modern, unlike many Hampton workout rooms. The pool was also well kept. The normally no frills Hampton breakfast was way above par at this property. There was an abundance of choices and healthy options in bakery, hot and cold items, fresh fruit, toppings, and beverages. This included dairy free and gluten free options like Silk almond milk and Udi's gluten free muffins. See the image postings. This was an especially welcome sight after the sparse Portland Hampton breakfast bar of the previous three days. A surprising discovery I got on checking out the lobby after unpacking was the 'Iced Coffee Bar'. The receptionist told us they were the only Hampton to have one. It had a nice sign, coffee container, a dozen Monin syrups, creamer, ice bucket, cups, stir sticks, and napkins. See the image posting. My girlfriend and daughter planned to try it before we left early the next morning as I had understood from the receptionist it was available 24 hours. Unfortunately, it was taken down during breakfast. I'm not sure the girls even saw it. Other then missing out on the Iced Coffee Bar and not getting the token Hampton Silver Membership bottled water perk, this may have been our best Hampton stay of the dozen or so different Hampton properties we have tried. It should be the textbook model in management for other Hamptons to follow.

The staff were so incredibly friendly and helpful! The room was as expected and the breakfast in…read morethe morning was wonderful. This absolutely is going to be my go to whenever I'm in the area! Thanks for a lovely stay!!!! Having a reliable stay means the world.

When can we go back? We fell in love with this beautiful old inn the second we arrived. The…read moreinnkeeper definitely has a great eye for decorating and gardening. Les greeted us and took the time to show us to our room on the third floor telling us all about the history of the property on the way. Someone complained in another review that there are stairs up to the third floor. It is true. They are wooden, steep, and full of character. The floors are original and slope and creak as expected, but are beautifully painted and well kept. Our room was beautiful and the bathroom was perfect, looking like it was remodeled yesterday. Since we realized there was not going to be a lot of dining choices, we stopped at a grocery on our way in for a light picnic dinner of cheese, crackers, fruit and a bottle of wine to enjoy by the water. It was a perfect evening to watch the sunset on one of the two waterfront areas on the property. It was only my husband and me. We could see another couple sitting on the rocks, but it still felt so private and it truly felt like something out of a romantic movie. The next morning we enjoyed the best blueberry muffins provided by the host and coffee on the front porch of the inn. As we sat looking down toward the water both a deer and a red fox came through the yard as a humming flew around the beautiful flowers. Every staff member we encountered was friendly and went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. I almost want to keep this gem a secret!

Very strongly recommended! My son and I stayed here only one night as we were just passing…read morethrough, but I would love to return and use it as a base for traveling all along the coast. We stayed in the Monhegan suite, which had two bright, airy rooms with a lovely view. We had a lovely evening walk around the beautiful property, and such a peaceful night's sleep. We even received a (handwritten!) kind thank you note from the owners when we returned home, which was such a lovely touch.

Very very pretty and well maintained modern Bed and Breakfast. Fabulous amenities ( great tv…read morechannels, DVD, hot tub, sauna, fuse ball, 2 exercise machines , gorgeous views and room, including a comfortable bed) if you just want to get away from it all since all the action is in Bar Harbor. Even in season, not all local restaurants are open so we spent days in Acadia and shopping and dinners in Bar Harbor. The proprietors are a mixed bag. She is lovely and accommodating while he has no business being in the bed and breakfast business, surly, snobbish, making you feel your every question is an imposition!

Amazing stay at Ann's Point Inn. Hosts Alan and Jeanette are fantastic, providing for excellent…read moreconversation and Acadia recommendations. Breakfast each morning was out of the park - Some of the best breakfast I've ever had. Wine and Cheese in the afternoon was fantastic - Alan does a wonderful job picking out some delicious cheese and tasty wines. Also makes for some good conversation with the other guests ! Service was top notch. I really enjoyed coming back from dinner and having a light turned on for us, shades drawn, and fresh cookies on the table. It's a very warming experience. The bed was extremely comfortable with an abundance of covers (for those cold Maine nights!). I would recommend Ann's Point Inn to anyone who can afford to spend a few more bucks over the Bar Harbor hotels, as you will not receive better service and delicious food anywhere else.

Recently spent a fantastic weekend at the Alamoosok Lakeside Inn…read more Great accommodations right on the water in one of the most beautiful parts of Maine. Excellent staff, great food and drink. The Inn itself is quaint and historic and the perfect location for an event or a group getaway. It is right next to the water and just beautiful. There are canoes to use as well as games and books inside. They are also just great restaurant and bar as well, with amazing specialty drinks and an eclectic collection of local beer and IPAs on tap. I highly recommend this place for your summer or fall getaway. I know we'll be back.

The food, the views, the service ! Located right on the lake…read morethe Inn hosts a restaurant where chef Booker whips up amazing food. Gaze out at the beautiful lake, watch the ducks and geese float by, and listen to the live music. Ice skating and ice fishing in the winter, boating, swimming, snorkeling and more in warmer weather. And on top of all that, it's a perfect venue for a wedding, party, or event!

Absolutely, gorgeous hotel, amenities were phenomenal, from the breakfast options, to the happy…read morehour selection, the vibe and the decor were absolutely unmatched! Meredith made it a phenomenal stay, with all the recommendations, at first, we thought Jeremy was not going to be kind, but then he turned out to be super kind so we appreciated him, there was one young lady the morning checkup that we didn't think was nice, rather she was quite condescending, but not enough tomorrow the entire experience. The rooms were large, with lots of light, the shower had the best pressure we've ever had in a hotel, and quite honestly they did a great job, keeping it simple. Would highly recommend, and will absolutely stay again!

I love a cool boutique hotel--when I can afford them! Taking advantage of off-season prices, I…read morechose 250 Main when I headed up to Rockland for a long weekend toward the end of March. It ended up being one where we had a pretty big storm, and that actually made this hotel an even better place to stay. Basics: great location right downtown (if you look at the map and it looks like it's a bit out of the downtown range, it's not; this is a small town and you can walk from 250 Main to the heart of it within 5 minutes). The hotel itself doesn't have parking, but there's street parking or you can park free in the harbor lot across the street (you may want to check this if you're coming during high season). The welcome vibe is immediately evident not only from the super nice and helpful staff, but because check-in time is also when 250 Main starts its happy hour wine social downstairs, which is perfect! And if you reserve directly with the hotel, you get a complimentary glass of vino. I literally met friendly people from the minute I checked in, and we hung out with a glass of wine for awhile before heading out. You can purchase from a small menu of wine and beer until around midnight, which turned out to be a great thing when the storm rolled in the next night of my stay. With the warm and relaxed vibe, hanging out in the lobby area is part of the experience. My room was a queen room with a small balcony overlooking the harbor--which on their website is described as "small," but it definitely is not! Fantastically comfortable bed (which honestly seemed larger than my own queen at home); big bathroom with an awesome rain shower, heated towel racks, and robes; plenty of space to move around in the room itself, which also had a desk and a little sitting area. Oh, and super high ceilings and HUGE windows. While I neglected to get a pic *inside* the actual room [insert facepalm here], check out the cool views of the snowstorm from the windows and balcony. If you don't want to venture out for breakfast in the morning, there are light options available (croissants, yogurt, fruit, etc.)--with delicious coffee from local Rock City Coffee. Huge points too for keeping a coffee and tea station open in the lobby all day and night. With the term "boutique" being tossed around these days willy-nilly, I'm always thrilled to find a place that lives up to it. 250 Main is definitely worth the splurge!

Excellent! We enjoyed a DELICIOUS dinner on the patio here,…read moretonight. We were a party of three, seated promptly for our reservation. The Inn/restaurant has new owners from SF. They have brought a remarkable vision to an otherwise pretty ordinary dining experience at this historic 1793 inn in charming Deer Isle (we know bc we dined here last year, too). For this their first year their executive chef Courtney Burns has done something really innovative: she's brought in a summer of guest chefs, each who serves for a month or so, during which they prepare a menu reflecting their unique vision, drawing from the bounty of local and regional Maine small batch artisanal ingredients. This is brilliant: a rotation of innovative chefs each with their own vision. So long as the quality remains high, then one can return to dine at the same place but with a different menu several times over any given season. We were lucky to have meals designed by chef Andre Garza, from Houston. I had the short ribs. They were delicious, cooked for 72 hours, very tender, served on a bed of slightly sweet carrot puree, and then topped with spray of arugula and a swirl of some very delicately infused oil, infused with just the faintest scent of a smoky pepper - not sure if it was chipotle or exactly what. I was a little concerned that the pepper influence might overwhelm the short ribs, but I was impressed with what was delivered. It was perfect. Whatever the specific pepper and technique he used was, he used it delicately and in such a way as to marry the umami experience of the short ribs against the sweet carrot puree and the slightly bitter arugula. It was actually very, very, VERY good and a lesser chef might have turned it into some tex mex experience, which I was not interested in on this occasion. The kitchen hit a home run with this. Others in the party had the baked halibut, served atop creamy grits, with a smoked fish sauce; and another had the the lobster toast and scallops in some citrus broth (two appetizers, as an entree). Everyone was very happy with their meals. Remarkable. I'd put this meal up against any great contemporary restaurant here or anywhere. We shared 2 desserts: a blueberry "crumble", more like a blueberry applesauce consistency, with thyme flower crumble on it (nice touch); and a very soft cheese with a dollop of dolce de leche next to it.. Both were really great, and together they were sublime. We're thrilled that the new team has taken the reins and will look forward for trying out the other guest chefs' creations over the course of the summer.

We had a great meal here. The new owners bring a beautiful aesthetic and sophistication to Deer…read moreIsle. We dined in the restaurant and the chef from Savannah brought a creative flair using local ingredients in a unique way. We enjoyed the lamb and fresh hand cut pasta and finished the meal With to die for desserts.

My goodness, what a great place!! If I could give it 10 stars, I would. Absolutely, definitely stay…read morehere but book early. When I got there at the height of summer, they were totally booked. So, before anything else I want to point out something that really meant a lot to me. I have multiple sclerosis and I forgot to ask for a handicap room. The room had two grab bars in the tub which was amazing! Generally, the world doesn't automatically think of people with mobility issues, but this place did. Otherwise, beautiful place with a lovely room. The room was clean, spacious, well appointed and was well lit with a nice window out front. Check-in was easy and the people who work there are very nice. The gentleman cleaning my room was outside when I was putting my duffel bag back up in the cargo carrier on top of my car and came right over to help me. Like I said, 10 out of 10!

Great value for a perfectly comfortable clean room with an impeccably white tub, comfy bed, Keurig…read morecoffee, and freshly updated. A little road noise but it didn't bother us; we slept well. Brighter lamp lighting bedside for reading would be nice. This was a good overnight stop on a long road trip.

Randomly stopped in on a Saturday afternoon for lunch while on our drive up from Portland to Bar…read moreHarbor. We sat in the bar area at a table and had the place to ourselves. The place is super cozy and rustic - all dark wood, fire places, etc. We had no expectations going in and we were very happy with the food and the service. The chef came by and even sat down with us for a bit to give us some dining recommendations while we were in Maine - he also happened to be from or once lived in NJ like us. We each had an order of the gumbo and shared a side of onion rings. The gumbo was tasty and the perfect portion. The onion rings were also really good with the dipping sauce. We decided to share a piece of blueberry cheesecake before we hit the road and had zero regrets. It was a really pleasant meal and I would recommend this restaurant if you are in Searsport.

Homeport Tavern has fallen so far in the last six months it should honestly file a missing persons…read morereport for its former self. The menu shrank, the quality tanked, and the prices shot up like they're trying to qualify for a Michelin star through sheer confidence. The mussels appetizer was... geological. There was so much sand in them my husband stopped eating for fear of cracking a tooth. When your seafood doubles as dental shrapnel, something has gone very wrong. Then came the special of the day: fettuccine with mussels, shrimp, andouille sausage, peppers, artichokes, and capers -- which arrived in the exact same broth as the mussels appetizer, complete with the exact same bread crusts perched on top like a practical joke. It genuinely felt like they took the leftover broth from our appetizer, tossed in noodles and whatever ingredients were within arm's reach, and called it a "special." The only special thing about it was the audacity. My husband's house made Caesar with "blackened" chicken was another plot twist. The chicken wasn't blackened; it was just overcooked grilled chicken wearing the name "blackened" like a fake ID. The dressing tasted store‑bought -- the shelf‑stable kind you buy when you've given up -- which is not what anyone expects from something advertised as house made. Our friends' cheeseburger tasted like it came straight from a freezer box, and the bun had all the personality of a dinner roll from a school cafeteria. Honestly, the cafeteria comparison is unfair -- cafeterias at least know they're cafeterias. The singer was genuinely talented -- truly good -- but the volume was set to "jet engine," so we had to yell to hear each other at a table small enough that whispering should have worked. It was like attending a concert you didn't buy tickets for while trying to eat food you didn't want. Service was a whole separate adventure. Slow, forgetful, and consistently off. Our server forgot multiple items, including onion rings that never arrived, and one friend didn't get her food until the rest of us were done. No apologies, just repeated reminders that they were short staffed, followed by more short‑staffed service. We tipped 20% anyway, which the server seemed extremely grateful for -- probably because she knew exactly how the night had gone. Homeport used to be great. Now it's a place where you go to mourn what it used to be while eating food that tastes like it's mourning too.

What a wonderful place to stay. Beautiful room, scrumptious breakfast and you can walk to…read moreeverything! Ralph & Anna are the perfect hosts and have lots of knowledge of the area and places to go. We will definitely be back!

We stayed for 3 perfect nights. Great location for visiting Acadia. Rooms were clean and…read morecomfortable. The breakfast was a home run every morning. The kitchen was able to accommodate my lactose intolerance. A snack is provided every afternoon ( baked goods , lemonade, coffee or tea) We ordered a picnic lunch for one of our hikes thru the park and the host provided an insulted backpack. Ralph bakes fresh bread for the sandwiches. Parking is ample but tight at times. We will be back. Anna and Ralph were wonderful hosts.