Unfortunately, I would not recommend renting from Salt Air Properties. I recently booked an Airbnb…read morethrough them for a future stay in October, but found out my father in law had recently been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. As soon as we found out, I knew that our plans may need to change as his prognosis wasn't looking good so I went to Airbnb to see what our cancellation options were. I realized I was 3 days late to a full refund. The partial refund was still available to me though, which was 50% a night minus the service fee. I figured it might still be worth a shot to explain the situation at hand and see if the host was able to accommodate us, and make exception for a full refund or even a credit for a future stay. I sent Amanda a direct message with the request mentioned, and she had advised to reach out to Airbnb to explore my cancellation options. I reached out to Airbnb and they said I could try to request for the full refund and though there is a cancellation policy, the host can ultimately decide if they want to honor a full refund and make exceptions given the situation at hand. They even said they saw the messages and felt the host was understanding so requesting the full refund looked promising. Anyways, we tried working out having me request the full refund and I was not able to due to access issues. The Airbnb agent then said she could request for at least what I was already owed (50% minus service fee), and I can just request for the remaining balance after and the host will just have to approve that request for the full refund. It wasn't until after that I realized by doing that, Airbnb had to cancel my reservation. I asked if it could be undone but they said it could not. So, that was done but I figured I'll just do what I can now. I submitted for the remaining balance and even uploaded documents of proof of us going to the pulmonologist and being recently diagnosed. Within a day or two, I got a message that Amanda denied the full refund. I got my partial refund, but there was an amount I lost. I reached out to her again and requested if there was a possibility I can just rebook the same reservation (with the same dates) so at least some of my other family members can go even if some of us had to stay back. The dates were still available, I requested to pay back the refund I got back, but just requested if we can just at least use the funds I lost during this process towards the reservation again. Amanda said no and that I would have to rebook the reservation again and essentially now, pay MORE because she was not willing to use those lost funds towards the original reservation. I am truly upset by the lack of professionalism, empathy, compassion, and communication by the host. What was the purpose of having me reach out to Airbnb to explore my cancellation options if you knew you weren't going to honor the full refund or credit request? Amanda could have been fully transparent and also practiced more compassion to explain that she understood the situation at hand but couldn't honor the request and a partial refund would be the best she could do. I would have been more than fine with that because I do understand I missed the cancellation policy for a full refund by a few days. But not being direct, transparent, and compassionate was disheartening. On top of that, not even considering the accommodation of returning the reservation to us if I was willing to pay back the refund and use my lost funds towards it... that was all I needed to know about her. Greed over compassion. She could do better as a host and as a human being. I hate that I even have to give a 1 star. Also wished I saw that she had a yelp review before I booked. I would've much rather provided business to another host that would be much more deserving.

Traveler Beware! I would not recommend renting this Airbnb…read more I needed to cancel this Airbnb reservation due to a medical emergency involving my daughter and her newborn (only 2 weeks old at the time ) I contacted the hosts well in advance and sent multiple polite requests explaining the situation. They initially said they would consider my appeal but over 48 hours later I had to message them again. At this time they said I was required to cancel first before they would review any refund options. Quote: "We will work with you as much as we can... If you cancel tonight, there is still a chance that the nights will rebook. We are expecting great weather this coming week and that always helps when people are looking to book their trips. Thank you. " After canceling, I noticed the property showed some of my original dates as unavailable, so I followed up with six more respectful, well-worded messages requesting some compensation-- all completely ignored. To this day almost one month later, I have never received a response. This level of unresponsiveness is extremely unprofessional. Ultimately, they retained the full payment, even though the property may have rebooked for the same dates. This experience did not meet my expectations for communication, consideration or professionalism , so I would not recommend this Airbnb based on my experience. I understand it may have fallen outside standard policy, but this was a clear opportunity to show empathy and simple kindness and decency given the genuine medical and financial situation. Sadly, they chose profit over compassion. For that reason, I cannot recommend this Airbnb to others.

Cutest little cottage with Comfy beds. Small kitchen and deck with grill. Property is kept up…read morenicely and owner is very nice. Close to activities in Camden, Rockland and Rockport. Went to Owls Head lighthouse and walked on the Rockland breakwater. Went up to Mount Battie. Hiked at Beech hill Preserve and picked Maine blueberries. We would stay here again. Fun weekend.

Clean, comfortable cottageswith nice extra touches: wine! coffee! makeup remover towels! Hosts were…read morefriendly, accommodating, knowledgeable. A little road noise, but positives outweigh that. Def recommend

Don't stay here if you want a clean room without bugs. I booked this hotel for 3 nights. Driving…read morein, it looked charming, but then we got to our room. SPIDERS. That was the first thing we saw walking in. I would have run back to the car, but it was pouring rain. The room was filthy. We had just finished a 5-hour drive, and with the storm, we didn't see any other option but to stay the night. I didn't sleep; I was freaking out, basically in tears. I'm terrified of spiders. My husband managed to fall asleep, and he got a few bug bites to show for it. In the morning, we turned in the key and told the employee about our problem. They were very nice. When we inquired about a refund, they said we would have to go through Booking.com for our money back. We thanked them and headed to another hotel. Booking says they are disputing our refund, and they couldn't come to an agreement with them. I wasn't on vacation; I was attending a doctor's appointment, and I tried to make it more enjoyable for my child by turning it into a weekend trip. Yes, they make you sign a waiver that says no refunds, period, but I was expecting them to at least have to provide a habitable room. Over $400 for a room that no one should be expected to stay in. I've had dirty hotel rooms before, but the bugs that were biting are inexcusable. Their refusal to give me my money back and not answering my email just adds insult to injury. I didn't realize that when I booked a room here, I was paying for stress and spider bites.

This inn has been our go to place whenever we vacation in the Camden/Rockland/Rockport area. The…read morerates have been reasonable, the location excellent and the rooms have been well maintained. This year we spent a total of 5 nights there and immediately noticed a change in staff at check-in and subsequently with the staff servicing rooms. Nothing seemed quite as good or as efficient as in the past, but not bad either. The negatives include a large spider web on our private deck that had obviously been there for quite some time given its size. The breakfast offerings were very similar to those in the past except MIA were the make your own waffles. In our room we noted the sink had a crack in it, the baseboard was rusted and there was a chip in the petite walk-in shower. Last, but perhaps not least was the cheap, one ply toilet paper.

The owners were attentive, however our experience was a real sh** show…read more The SEASIDE FARMHOUSE RETREAT that we rented through Tides To Pines had MUCH to be desired. Although we were refunded a small percentage of the original payment, the house, loft and cottage were very rough. There were 18 of us, 6 were children. Not enough AC units for a home that size, dirty water (brown tinged) coming out of the cottage faucet, rhat leaked onto the floor of the bathroom, refrigerator in farmhouse not cooling properly, the two heat pumps that were in the loft and cottage had filters so filthy, they could not cool (work) properly (photo attached). When we arrived on a 98°+ day, the house and cottage were closed up with no ACs on, or windows opened. Dead flies were covering the beds and floors. We had to purchase two window AC units so that we would be comfortable sleeping during our stay. We will not be returning or doing business with this company again.

Awesome guest services and friendly employees. The employees are Mainers with years of knowledge…read moreof the area with high standards. The concierge services is unlike any other vacation rentals. The cabin was perfect and met all my requests. Don't forget to schedule your lobster order in advance!

The Cedar Crest Inn is a very nice place to spend your time in Camden, even though it's located…read moreright on US 1 (which has traffic all day long with many trucks passing by) which might make it a little bit noisy Luckily enough the hotel was not full so the owner gave us a room in a quiet area and we couldn't hear any noise at all coming from the road. It's a basic motel, but it's very clean and cozy and provided us with some quality sleep time. There's also a restaurant inside the motel area, called Elm Street Grille, which unfortunately closes very early in the evening (at least for our standards), and that offers also breakfast. We actually got two 5$ coupons for breakfast that we used the morning after and we were very pleased with the choice (I'll write a separate review for that). If you don't mind a little walking, you can get in the center of Camden in 10-15 minutes depending on your pace (honestly it looked closer when we first booked it). If you don't want to move your car to go to town then maybe you should look for a different place, otherwise it's a place I'd recommend.

I was embarrassed that I booked this room for my family. I paid $450 for one night. Iron in room…read morewas broken. Only one lightbulb in bathroom was lit. Very dated. Felt dirty. The windows to our room were open when we arrived. Smelled like stinky cleaning products. Wouldn't 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.

Our three-night stay in the Grace Bailey Suite at the Captain Swift Inn was one of the highlights…read moreof our trip to Maine. The suite was spacious, extremely clean, and featured an amazing shower and an incredibly comfortable bed. We also happened to be visiting during an unusual heat wave, and the air conditioning did an impressive job--which was no small feat given the suite's two-story layout and high ceilings. Coming back to a cool, comfortable room each afternoon and evening was something we appreciated even more than we expected. The breakfasts each morning tasted every bit as good as they looked and kept us full until dinnertime! My husband was running late our first morning (we struggled to adjust from West Coast time), and Matt and Jessica kindly prepared an off-menu breakfast sandwich for him to enjoy later (which was fantastic, by the way). Admittedly, we weren't the most punctual breakfast guests during our stay, yet they couldn't have been more gracious about it. That level of flexibility and kindness certainly did not go unnoticed. Speaking of the innkeepers, I was impressed by how they managed to strike the perfect balance of being warm and welcoming without ever being over the top. They seemed to take their cue from each guest, happily engaging in conversation when invited while also giving everyone plenty of space to enjoy their stay. In my opinion, that can be one of the trickiest parts of staying at a bed-and-breakfast, but Matt and Jessica absolutely nailed it. The inn itself is beautifully maintained, with thoughtful details throughout that make it feel welcoming and special without being stuffy or pretentious. I kept thinking of it as "understated pampering". The location is also ideal--an easy walk to Camden Harbor, shops, and restaurants, while serving as a perfect home base for exploring the many beautiful destinations within an hour's drive. It's clear that Matt and Jessica genuinely care about creating an exceptional experience for their guests. We left feeling relaxed, well cared for, and hoping we might find a reason to return in the future. We highly recommend the Captain Swift Inn!

What an amazing stay! Our suite was so comfy and so clean! The breakfasts were divine! The…read moregranola! You won't need to worry about lunch. We went up for our 5th wedding anniversary and Jeff had asked what our wedding song was and he put it on the radio while we were having breakfast. I almost cried. Shelly and Jeff made my husband and I feel like family and that meant so much to us. This was my favorite trip ever. I hope we get to travel again soon and I we can go back. Thank you so much for being such amazing hosts!

Over the past few years we've booked with the same cottage with the Island Agency, I'm not going to…read moretell you the name because then I won't be able to book it. Everyone at the Agency is so easy to work with, and extremely helpful. While we were at our rental the propane for the grill ran out and someone brought us a tank within a couple of hours. This year I contacted them about renting the cottage. I was extremely busy this year and thought I booked it, but I didn't actually do it. They reached out to me to ask if I still wanted it instead of letting someone else book it.

I recently rented a cottage in Stonington Maine. I arrived to a filthy mildewed house. No cleaning…read moresupplies ie: dishwashing liquid, fabric detergent, vacuum. The master bedroom smelled so bad i left a night early. The also required you to bring your garbage to the dump. Which i did But they still charged $30.00 fee? So, if you want a vacation rental that slaps on lots of fees and lies. Use them.