A very enjoyable stay at this unique B&B. Shawn was a gracious host, and the room was spotless, the…read morebed so comfy, and that breakfast...... We will definitely be back, and if you're looking for a spot to rest your head in the Gardiner, ME area .... you should most definitely consider The Stone Turret.

Great stay! The…read moreStone Turret is a B&B located in a restored 1902 Christian Science church. The rooms are lovely, clean, and comfortable. After a great night's sleep, Shawn, the owner, made an amazing breakfast. The blueberry muffins, in particular were out of this world. 'Can't wait to go back!

What an amazing place! The owners are top notch, extremely communicable, and easy to get in touch…read morewith. The farm is so clean and laid out perfectly. And the food....omg. We had dinner in the barn to celebrate a birthday. First course was a baked Brie in a pastry shell topped with blueberries and fresh apple slices - I could have eaten just that all night it was so good. Second course was a kale salad with feta and cranberries and a light vinaigrette - not my personal taste but it wasn't bad, and the kale lovers at the table said it was fantastic. Main course was a stuffed pork chop with dill potatoes and a butternut squash with brown sugar pecan topping. Everything was amazing. Thinking about it now my mouth is salivating. The gift shop had local handmade items that I couldn't help but load up on for gifts for my family and friends. I can't wait to go back. We were there from 5-9ish and time flew by. Highly recommend!

Another 5 star dinner at Blue Heron! It's become an annual night to gather with our family. This…read moreis by far my MOST favorite restaurant in Maine! We come from California to enjoy this slice of heaven in the farmland area of Turner, Maine. The service, value, food, desert, animals, scenery Always a night to remember! Thank you Mason and Christina! You two are warm, wonderful and 2 of the most hardworking/badass women in Maine!

Gary & Fiona are great hosts. The place is beautiful. An Americana feel to it. A lovely, very…read morecomfortable bed, full size bathroom, nicely appointed living room, and even a sun porch which overlooks a beautiful field which you are welcome to walk thru. You'll find apple trees, huge Sugar Maple's and if you if you prefer relax on their back porch. It includes a delicious breakfast. Upon booking, Gary and Fiona asked if we had any dietary restrictions. I mentioned I don't eat pork and as a result along with our delicious home made French Toast covered with homegrown berries we had Chicken and Blueberry sausages and my British born wife who loves her English Breakfast tea had it served to her in a French Press. It was our first stay there but not our last..

This B & B in an historic farmhouse is a wonderful find! The accommodations are incredibly…read moreimmaculate, and tastefully decorated in keeping with the period. But you will not want for any modern conveniences such as WiFi and remote controlled flat screen TV. Thoughtful touches abound such as complementary bottled waters, and spa quality soaps, shampoo, & conditioner. With any B & B, the hosts can be a significant influence when deciding whether to ever return, but no worries @ Sugar Maple Cottage. Hosts, Fiona & Gary, are good friends you have yet to meet.

Staying at the Pentagoet was a true delight that I would recommend to anyone! Castine itself is…read moresuch a quaint town with many wonderful local businesses and so much history. Being there makes you feel so far away in the best way possible. But the shining star of the town has to be the Pentagoet run by the most wonderful innkeepers, Matt & George, and a truly lovely staff! Everyone we encountered on their team was kind, friendly and offered excellent service. It's easy to just park your car on main street or on the side of the inn and then from the minute you walk into the space, you are blown away at all of the decor and details that make it feel comfortable, classy and modern and at the same time so true to the inn's Victorian history. You can tell each corner of the inn has been decorated intentionally and with much care. Our room (#3) was comfortable, clean and had so many fantastic details like a signature smell, complimentary bath/shower items, and of course - the signature balcony (AMAZING!). The communal spaces are fantastic as well. The patio is gorgeous, the porch is so peaceful, and the pub is incredibly cozy and chic. Breakfast was delicious and they also offer coffee service upstairs outside of the rooms, which is such a great touch. The food and drinks at the pub are also outstanding!! For good reason, the restaurant books up fast so definitely always make a reservation whether you are staying or only coming for dinner but you certainly won't regret experiencing the cocktails (love the blueberry one..so Maine!) and the food. The menu is seasonal I believe but everything we tried was absolutely delicious. The ode to lobster on the menu was also quintessential Maine and so good.. my husband had lobster linguini. I had short rib sliders that were also amazing. If you get the chance to try the blueberry cobbler or chocolate tres leches, do it!! Those are two desserts my husband and I will never forget. Actually.. the whole place and experience is something we will never forget. It was a highlight of our Maine vacation and we will forever be grateful to Matt and George for the space they have created and remarkable levels of hospitality that feel truly special! Thank you Matt, George and the Pentagoet team!

After an ambitious, long weekend of exploring the Maine coastline, what a treat it was to land in…read morethe gorgeous village of Castine in perhaps one of the most charming inn's I've ever stayed in. The owners, Matt & George, could not have been more welcoming from the moment we walked in the front door. The property itself is oozing with rich history and the interiors have been brilliantly restored (well done, George!), making this stay feel like both a step into the past and luxury pampering. Matt is quite the chef, and the inn's evening menu sings with local comfort foods, each item delicious and unique (we tried most of the menu). Downeast Maine may have stolen my heart on this trip, but it's the Pentagoet that has been top of mind since we left. I can't wait to return!

Sea Salt is the absolute best, and it's all because of its amazing host Ammi!…read moreWe have returned to Sea Salt four times since we found this wonderful place, and look forward to our stay every year. We feel very relaxed when we are there, and actually hate having to stay in hotels on our drive up or when going back home. The cottage is very relaxing, cozy, and comfortable. There is a lovely selection of teas and coffees available to have with Ammi's absolutely delicious homemade blueberry muffins! The porch and garden are beautifully tended and there are multiple places to sit outdoors and relax. Ammi is a talented artist and she has a small gallery of work on the premises where you can view and purchase her vibrant work. Her artwork is also on display in the cottages. Ammi's attention to detail, her keen eye for decorating, her wonderful personality, and her genuine care for her guests is what has made this place extra special. We will return again and again!!

Our son and his family stayed in the Sea Cloud Cottage for a week this summer and had a wonderful…read moretime. They said the cottage was just right for the three of them, and was very comfortable and clean with all the amenities. Ammi and Kevin were perfect hosts, and coffee on the porch in the morning with her homemade blueberry muffins was relaxing and a perfect start to the day. Sea Salt Boutique Cottages is in the town of Wiscasset which has lovely shops and lobster dinners and is fun to explore all of which makes for a wonderful experience.

Our recent week-long visit to Bristol, Maine, was anchored by a 6-night stay at The Chamberlain…read moreHouse in Round Pond. Our spirits were buoyed by owners, Shari & Paul Cunningham, whose wonderful property includes a view of the harbor in Round Pond, perennial gardens, old stone walls, and adjacent forests. We were made to feel right at home in the restored historic (1700's era) farmhouse, with its common rooms for reading, visiting, dining, and relaxing downstairs, as well as its five beautifully decorated guest bedrooms upstairs. Shari is an outstanding cook, serving hearty, nutritious, artfully presented breakfasts every morning. She incorporates fresh eggs from her flock of lively hens whose happy clucking can be heard throughout the day. We look forward to our next trip when we can once again savor the scrumptious frittatas, homemade blueberry muffins, blueberry pancakes, and delicious fruit cups at the dining room's table that looks over the sloping backyard fields and the ocean beyond. Shari was willing to accommodate our request for specific dietary needs. At the top of your "Midcoast Maine Must Do" list should be a stay with Shari and Paul at The Chamberlain House.

I wanted to do some after Thanksgiving shopping in the Damariscotta / Bristol area and found…read moreChamberlain House. Wonderful experience, beautiful area, comfortable rooms, great breakfast, charming Hosts. Highly recommend!

I also highly recommended this beautiful and delightful Inn. The Innkeepers, Peter and Janice, are…read morekind and down to earth. They go above and beyond for their guests and their breakfasts are absolutely delicious! The beds and rooms are extremely comfortable. Do yourself a favor and stay here while visiting Camden!

Great inn to stay for few days. Peter and Janis are the owners. They made our stay extra special…read more They are friendly, caring couple and they love their house, you can tell. Every room is decorated a little different, which is fun, in my opinion. All through the house there are many art pieces that every art lover would appreciate. Breakfast is included. Janise is a great cook and she prepares delicious breakfasts. The inn is central and a walking distance from the center of this mid town. We are looking forward to coming back soon.

Thanks to The Youngtown Inn for starting our 50th Anniversary weekend off with a wonderful stay &…read morefantastic dinner. You made it such a special evening & we are so happy we stopped in Lincolnville. I remembered the article in Down East Magazine a few years ago & glad I saved it! Our room was great, loved the fireplace, & wonderful, comfy bed! The accommodations were exquisite. Wished we had stayed another night! My Husband & I wished we lived closer, we'd be weekly patrons in their bar & restaurant! Loved having a drink in the bar before dinner. Neal makes a great Cosmo! We hooked up with 2 other patrons & had a great conversation! We received a "cozy table" & it was so appreciated!! Dinner was one of our Anniversary favorites...I so enjoyed the Chicken Liver Toast & Pan Seared Scallops. Simply Delicious & both were one of my favorite meals! My Husband also enjoyed the Burrata appetizer & Saffron Cavatelli! Our Orange & Olive Oil Cake dessert was luscious & rich. Breakfast was included in the room stay & also a treat! The Fruit & Yogurt was delicious & so was the Savory Omelet. We so appreciated our stay & the delicious food! We are ready to head back!!

I've dined all over the world at some of the best restaurants and this is one of my favorite spots…read moreto enjoy a meal for date night or with out-of-town friends. I love how this isn't just a place to eat and run, it is a true culinary experience where one can take in the atmosphere, enjoy spending time conversing with your table mates, and soak in the overall memories made over food and drink. The cozy cocktail bar could be the star of the show. And the mixologist behind the counter really makes for a great first impression if waiting for a table. The dining menu is expertly curated with a rotating seasonal selection that isn't overwhelming and focuses on quality of options, farm to table ingredients and that fresh pasta....oh man! This is a venue for those who appreciate the art of fine dining in an unpretentious, laid back setting with a European feel tucked off the road in MidCoast Maine. And it's why I keep going back. One of things I love about visiting Maine is how it takes you away from the fast paced everyday lifestyle and forces you to slow down and savor every moment.

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.