Candlebay Inn

39.6 mi

An amazing afternoon on Monhegan Island! We are not seafood eaters, so the Fish House wasn't for…read moreus. Stumbled upon this incredible little gem! Emma had a "toast" with smoked salmon and capers. Mom and I had spicy peanut noodles, and we all got a medley of fresh drinks. Plus some cookies to go. What an awesome place! Every morsel of food was exceptional!! Plus the view was to diiieeee for!!!

Note: this review is for food/drink, not for the lodging…read more After some initial exploring during a day trip to Monhegan Island, we dropped by the Trailing Yew for a snack. I got a hand pie (was supposed to be the cheeseburger, but ended up with the sweet potato) and a lemonade. The hand pie was amazing, with fresh, flaky crust and wonderful filling...no regrets on the flavor mix-up. I should note the size was more of a turnover/appetizer so not enough to make a meal. The lemonade was fresh and refreshing, though it was more on the tart side so plan to add sugar if you like yours on the sweeter side. For something sweet I tried the brownie and it was really good if not overly moist, something closer to a flourless torte. Like most things on the island the prices weren't cheap, but the quality was there so I'd definitely recommend trying this place out for baked goods or a nice snack.

Ordering and porch dining area

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Emma and toast

The Harraseeket Inn and Suites

We've stayed here several times over the years, but this was our first time back since COVID shut…read moreeverything down. The place has apparently gone through a couple ownership changes since our last visit. The vibe is still good and we enjoyed our visit, but a little of the shine we used to enjoy has diminished. The Broad Arrow Tavern, long one of our favorite places to eat, is no longer there and a sign hangs on the door advertising meeting space available. The front desk staff were polite and efficient, but not particularly warm or welcoming. Afternoon tea is still served, but the offerings aren't as robust as they once were. You have to request in advance fresh towels and room cleaning, which isn't a big deal if you know that (returning after a day out to a messy room with damp morning towels still on the floor is a disappointment). Still, we had a good visit and enjoyed our stay.

Server Celeste was a bright spot in our stay! Her cheerfulness lifted our mood. They are lucky to…read morehave her. She compensates for the poor AC in the common areas, slow elevator, outdated carpeting in the rooms, clogged bathroom sink. Enough charm, but expect some annoyances.

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Sea Escape Cottages & Charters

5.0

(9 reviews)

10.0 mi

If you enjoy a relaxed laid back(non- commercialized) location with wonderful sunsets with Mt…read more Washington in the background. This is the place for you. Great place for couples & families or a siesta alone. They have several differing sized cottages to fit your needs. They accommodate you to the best of their ability. If you like sailing they have a boat that sails in the area couple times a day. Many places to eat out, or you can eat in your cottage. As well rent boats to get out on the water. Or bike ride or paddle around the island.

Loved our 4-hour sail on the Schooner Alert yesterday. Bethany and Perry are awesome and so…read moreknowledgeable about the area and the wildlife we saw. Can't wait to do it again next year!

Penthouse livingroom- kitchen

North Suite Second Bedroom

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North Suite Kitchen table and View

Bayview Cabins

3.9

25.6 mi

This place is known as my family's "happy place". I'm the oldest of a family of 5, who have been…read morecoming up to the Sebago Lake region since we were little. Once we found Bayview Cabins, we were hooked! Our family continues to grow, so we each get a cabin. We ALL look forward to our vacation here every year. The owners Steve & Sherri make us all feel so comfortable, genuinely sweet people who work hard at keeping the place up. This summer my mother & I decided to take my 90yr old grandmother, who is wheelchair bound, away for a mini- vacation. From the moment we arrived, I was blown away at how handicap accessible Steve & Sherri had made our cabin (12 A&B). Steve came right outside, got wheelchair chair ramps for us, had already put up handicap handles in the shower and on the toilet. Each cabin I've been in, is always so clean. So neat. They have cute signs up that make them feel "homey". And my Gram especially liked the hanging plant in front of our cabin. Me & my entire family HIGHLY recommend this getaway!!!

Great getaway! I'm originally from the area, but live in Washington DC now, but I wanted to visit…read moreMaine with my boyfriend so we drove up from Maryland. This place was SOO convenient to everything around, several restaurants, shops and bars are in walking distance. The dock area is really nice and everyone seemed laid back, although there were kids running around, they didn't bother us. They provided a paddle boat, a row boat, a canoe and several tubes for us, which was really nice. The main building has an ice machine and free coffee. Only briefly interacted with the owner Steve, but everything went smoothly. The house itself was perfect for the two of us, the bed was comfy and the AC was strong enough.

Year after year our family continues to grow, and we continue to come to Bayview Cabins!!

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Rent a boat ? Bring your own ? Dock it in front of the Cabins. This pic from July 2013 !

The Waterford Inne

5.0

(18 reviews)

38.2 mi

Husband and I made a reservation for their tasting menu. It was such an amazing experience…read more It starts with a cocktail hour. We chose to sit in the living room where the records were playing out of. And the cocktail menu was unique and amazing. We took in the room and the vibe. It was lovely. The Munch paintings on the wall. The books casually laid about that were epic flip throughs. Then the tastings. We moved back up our assigned table and we were served like 10 different tastings. It started with oysters, then vegetables, a fish pairing, more vegetables from their garden, and another meat and three deserts! Now without getting into specifics it was full of local flavors so exquisitely combined. We didn't even do the alcohol pairings, but the food stood alone. It was fabulous. The chef did an amazing job. If you get a chance, the service, the environment, the drink, and the food was amazing. Highly recommend!!!

Last weekend I attended a writing workshop in Maine. I signed up late, so while all the other…read moreattendees stayed at a neighboring property, I ended up at the Waterford Inne. And don't tell anyone (no shade to the other inn which was also beautiful), but I lucked out! I live in LA, so Maine in itself is like another planet to me, but the Waterford Inne was like a magical escape into a world of relaxation, complete with an enchanting orchestra of bullfrogs, owls, chickens. I even got to experience a thunderstorm! (That right there is worth five stars from Ms. It Never Rains in California!) My mom was an antique collector, and right away I knew she would have approved of the gorgeous antique rugs, furniture, and wall hangings. The bed in my adorable room was super comfy and the delicious farm fresh breakfasts (The eggs came from the cluck section of the enchanting orchestra I mentioned earlier.) were served in the spectacular barn of wood walls and giant beams that was somehow huge and cozy at the same time. If I didn't have a retreat to go to, I could have sat in there all day. My lovely hosts Kember, Jack, and Sam took great care of me. I highly recommend going to this charming inne before everyone discovers it and it's always booked. I'm attaching pics and yes, that frittata (with asparagus and herbs from the garden) is as good as it looks! BRAVO!

The Painter, one of our largest rooms, king size comfy bed and ensuite bathroom

The Painter, a large king size suite

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The Traveler, a cozy second floor room

Lazy Gull Cottages

3.0

(2 reviews)

29.0 mi

Ok so this was a unforgettable experience. Let's start with this, the pics in the reservation part…read moreof his website are all the same . Just one unit. The cars that are parked in the pics are his to make it look busy. So we rented a unit for 4-5 days and was one of the worst places I've ever seen. First we showed up and the owner Mike was upset that we were 1 hour early. Not bad considering no one has been there in days . Next, his 2 person cleaning crew had quit over a dispute with money owed to them. I don't blame them at all. We lost electricity for 7 hrs during one of the days and Mike would not talk to us directly, he lied to us numerous times about a car accident that never happened. I called the town ELEC company and there were no reports of any at all. Then he told his two man crew who did come back to work to tell us they would have itnon any minute. 4 hrs later we were ready to leave this dump. So finally when the lights came on he told his people to lie to us yet again and say they shit the wrong property off . What a joke this was. All the dishes and silverware was disgustingly dirty and sticky . I spent my vacation skimming the pool because the owner was getting drunk and losing control over the rest of the property . Don't let them fool you, there is NO useable playground and the rotted wood that is below the slide has holes in it and the sand had dog and cat crap in it . There is no arcade like his advertising says . Just disgusted . But took a thousand pics to show all the code violations and to have for proof. My 11 year old was in the pool and discovered a Cut ELEC wire sticking out of the water being held by a Brick . But of course he was too busy sitting in his bedroom (drinking and drugging as we were told he does everyday and night by all the neighbors ) to ask about this wires . When he finally came to our door 3 days after arrival he was hammered and slurring all his speech. I have proof of everything I'm saying since I took video and pics of this crap hole . Do your family a favor and go somewhere else . Then this guy says he remembers us from last year which is a riot since we've NEVER even heard of this place but he claims he remembers us very well. I wouldn't let him pay us to come back Stay away !!!!

Great place to winter. All expenses paid and affordable. Clean and welcomes pets.read more

Brewster House Bed & Breakfast

Bed and Breakfast establishments aren't the norm for me, but when it was time for our ladies trip…read moreto Maine, I acquiesced for a B&B instead of other options. In retrospect, I would have missed a treat had we not stayed at the Brewster House Bed & Breakfast on Main Street in Freeport, Maine. Owned and run by Kelleigh and Dave, the latter is a trained chef, and the former is a consummate professional in caring for their customers. We also had the pleasure of meeting one of their children and heard a couple of hilarious stories about some oil changing mishaps. Turns out, the breakfast part of the B&B is my element. Instead of one long table, which some B&Bs provide, Brewster House offers smaller tables for two or in our case, tables together to accommodate three guests. We were all seated in one room, a dark blue-walled space with white antique dishes and a moose head as decoration, close enough to talk, yet separated enough to have private conversations. All of us guests chatted and laughed and shared stories as Kelleigh deftly served and described each day's three courses. Dave occasionally looked out, but seemingly a bit shy for compliments stayed in his kingdom of that wonderful kitchen. Here's to Dave who shared some of his culinary acumen in the forms of shirred eggs with fresh greens, firm peaches donned with whipped topping, blueberry-kissed French toast, and so very moist waffles with dreamy homemade syrup. The bath towels were of good, heavy quality, which is important to me and the lotions and soap with little images of a Maine village were nice touches. Being from Florida, we weren't certain if we were dreaming at night when air conditioning was not needed. The property is several decades old and one can hear that when ascending and descending stairs, but they were sturdy so that's all that really matters. I sat on the multi-colored rockers on the porch at the side a time or two and absorbed the peace that I felt at Brewster House. I may never visit Maine again, but Brewster House Bed & Breakfast is etched into my memory as one of my favorite things about my first visit to Freeport, Portland and surrounding quaint towns in Maine. If you ever plan on visiting the area, give this historic location a try.

What a perfect gem! Hospitality top notch. The owners were so sweet and always available. All the…read morelittle touches made it like home. Breakfast and the French pressed coffee were phenomenal. Totally recommend!

Dining area from the 2-top table at the window.

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Seaglass Village

4.4

(7 reviews)

47.3 mi

Seaglass is first class vacation destination. Pool and clubhouse you can't find anything…read morecomparable in the area.

Lovely place with two bedroom cottages - we stay here often and enjoy it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!read more

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The Cottages at Cabot Cove

4.5

(32 reviews)

39.5 mi

Absolutely love this property! We booked a last minute reservation for one night and fell in love…read morewith the tranquility and coastal charm of the grounds. Our cottage was so cute and perfect for two. Pam checked us in and went out of her way to tell us about the town, highlight various amenities throughout the property, recommend walking routes and help us settle into our cottage. The bed was comfortable and breakfast was delivered to our door at 8am and even included some gluten-free goodies (we shared the allergy at check-in). We will be back!

We had an incredible time at Cabot Cove Cottages. Our one bedroom cottage was just what we needed…read morewhile visiting Kennebunkport for a couple days. Close enough to get downtown easily and the option to walk around the beautiful coastline. Every morning you are given a simple and delicious breakfast that includes a pastry item, fruit, and juice. We used their stand up paddle board and kayak one morning on the inlet too. The staff was very friendly and helpful for all attraction and dining questions. Don't forget to check out. We were given a wonderful surprise for our ride home.

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The Orchard House

(23 reviews)

1.0 mi

We had a wonderful stay at this charming inn, which is set in a beautifully restored historic home…read morewith all the modern comforts. The innkeeper, Bill, was welcoming, friendly, and made us feel right at home. The location was ideal for our trip--a short drive to downtown Freeport and a perfect home base for visiting relatives in Gray and attending the airshow in Brunswick. Tucked away from the main roads, the inn offered a peaceful, quiet setting that made it easy to relax after a busy day. We would happily stay here again.

This is a such a cute establishment. It is also a Bed and Breakfast but we have not visited for…read morethose accommodations. When we first came, they had just opened the ice cream shop. The family and I shared a flight and it was more ice cream that we could eat! Staff was very friendly. Plenty of parking and seating inside and out. At my next visit, they had the cafe up and running. They had really expanded on the menu since the last visit. But I settled with an iced mocha that I enjoyed and will definitely return to try more of the menu!

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Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Camping

4.5

(43 reviews)

2.7 mi

We got lucky and we were able to get a campsite in the West bay campground. What a lovely place…read more Wifi not so great but that is to be expected. The laundry, showers, and flush toilets are up at the campground office and farm store. The campgrounds have pit toilets in the out houses. Very nice place

We only stay one night but this campground will go on our list as returning customers. First and…read moreforemost this campground is all about the farm and location! We stayed at lot 806 and the views were amazing. I will say, we stayed out of season in Mid October so we had a lot of spots to choose from. Booking was super easy and the check in process very simple. Property was beautiful, bathrooms and shower very clean. The bathhouse was alittle cold in the morning but the windows were open, the door was as well and adding that it was 35 degrees through the night so can't judge them on that. Thank you again for an easy and wonderful stay. We will be back next fall.

Recompence is a wonderful place to ride bicycles, with miles of scenic country roads.

Recompence offers 3 charming oceanfront cottages providing rustic comfort and amazing views.

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Taking the dogs for an oceanfront walk at pet-friendly Recompence Shore Campground in Freeport, Maine.

Blueberry Pond Campground

3.1

(7 reviews)

3.9 mi

We made a reservation based on the recommendation of a friend who stayed here years ago. My wife…read moreand I had our friend's daughter with us for the weekend, so we took her camping at Blueberry Pond Campground in Pownal, Maine. Pros: - Connie (owner?) was very sweet on the phone when booking and when we checked in. - Wooded, private sites with plenty of space for a tent, car, chairs, etc. - Tent site #12 was right next to a big field which we ended up having exclusive use of for frisbee and nigh sky watching - There's a pool (kids love pools) - 5 min drive to Bradbury Mountain State Park - 35 minutes from Portland - Clean (bathrooms, tent site, general campground) - Great for families and kids; very SAFE location and overall feeling Eh's: - There are many RV sites... probably more than tent sites, which adds a different vibe to the place if you're tenting. - There were many dogs at the RV sites... all yapping and barking all the time - RV people get up and start having a rollicking good time very early (and we were up at 730am!) Does this make it seem like I'm anti-RV camping? I'm not, I don't think... Cons: - "Quiet hours of 10pm - 8am strictly enforced!!" ... NOT SO MUCH. There were a few other families with kids near us, and it was great when everything got quiet around 9pm (when our young friend was tuckering out). Not great when around 10pm a car pulled in joining a tent site across the way and made lots of noise until 3am. 3AM is a terrible time to finally get to rest when you're with kids all day. Especially when the RV'ers wake you up at the sound of the rooster. - The "noisemakers" included a member of the staff/ daughter/ relative of the owners. We saw her working when we checked in, and then later when she brought her light-up hula-hoops to the site nearby. Her late night light show kept our tent feeling like a wooded rave for a few hours. - Public shaming of driving 10 MPH. oops! The MPH for the campground is 5. We went to the store after setting up our tent, and upon returning were driving too fast. As we slowed (approaching the stop sign at the office) a man (owner?) jumped out in front of us with his hand out and hollered "5 miles per hour!!!!!" in front of all the folks he was sitting on the lawn with. (from them: "where are they going?" "campsite 12!"). We came to a full stop, gave a thumbs up, and continued to our tent site at 3 MPH just to be safe. I'm sure this is my "stuff" but it made me feel weird for a little while....weird enough to include on this review I guess! Overall: I would probably come back, but asking young camping ravers to "please keep it down" at 230am sucks, so that leaves a sour taste. There's always a risk of loud neighbors when you share a wooded bedroom with dozens of campers, so the pros outweigh the cons here. Hopefully if we do come back, I'll remember to not use such a lead foot when driving. Again, Connie was a gem.

We have been here for over a week and we love it here. I have taken so many pictures as it is so…read morepretty here. It is also very quiet here. We are camping in a 34 foot R V and they put us very close to the bathrooms and showers. Showers were great and so was the laundry and you would think it would be loud where we were but it was not. I would say it is one of the nicest campgrounds we have ever stayed with and Freeport is only ten minutes away . The owners here make you feel like part of the family and they are working all the time to keep up this beautiful property. I would suggest it to anyone. It is an open woods environment with large grassy sites and good hook-ups.

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Denise L.

8 years ago

Candlebay Inn - had a very comfortable 2 night stay there, last week. It was quaint, quiet, comfy, clean, and so relaxing! Connie was super nice and thoughtful - like I was staying with a family member. She also told us some great history about the house and the area. Each room has their own theme and personal touches! The breakfasts were delicious, and well thought out, and we always felt welcome in the common room/area. It was a welcome change from just staying at a hotel - and conveniently located within the quaint town of Freeport. If I could rate this higher than 5 stars, I certainly would! :) read more

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The facilities themself are nice, but the experience is a bit sterile. They've minimized their…read morelabor costs by doing everything via text and email. Upon our arrival, there was no one to greet us or direct us to our room. Instead, there was a locked front door and a note saying the entry instructions were included in an email sent sometime earlier. There was also a phone number to call if we needed help. So, standing there on the stoop, in the rain with my wife and our luggage, tired from a long day of driving, I called the number. Milan answered and repeated what the note had said about the instructions being sent via email sometime earlier. So now, still standing on the stoop, I'm scrolling through emails trying to find the one they sent me a day or two earlier. I eventually found a lengthy email with all sorts of information, most of which was irrelevant to us. I sifted through that haystack of verbage and finally found the needle containing the entry instructions and got into the place. Once in, we had to search around to find our room, eventually found it and got settled in, a little frustrated at the experience of getting there. Nevertheless, the room was nice and Milan later showed up (evidently sensing our irritation at the hoops we'd been required to jump through) and told us breakfast was served at a second inn a block away and we were welcome to join them in the morning. We passed on that. If you like the modern e-era, minimal human interaction and packaged treats from Costco, this place is for you. On the other hand, if you're looking for a little nicer experience, you'll be disappointed.

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(8 reviews)

This bed and breakfast is absolutely amazing. Linda and Jim have been running it for 21 years and…read morehave a rich history of the house going back to 1850. Since the pandemic started, I've been trying to support as many family owned businesses as I can. This B&B You can make a reservation via their website, which was very easy to navigate. We arrived late and checked ourselves in as the owners had gone to bed, but our room was marked with a welcome note. Linda was very responsive over email and gave instructions on how to find our room and where to find towels and the bathroom. Although our room came with a shared bath, we were the only guests so didn't have to share. The room was warm and the bed was comfortable, and the bathroom was clean and spacious. Clean towels are in the linen closet in the bathroom. We had breakfast at 9 and were blown away by the extravagant spread Linda prepared: good coffee, juice, banana nut bread, english muffins, fresh fruit, granola and yogurt, and deviled eggs! Wow. The real stars of the show are Linda and Jim - they are so kind and friendly, and a perfect example of Maine hospitality. We traded stories with Jim and got to know them a little bit, and spent some time petting the two cats as well. We only stayed one night but we'll be back soon. You just can't get this kind of experience at a hotel or Airbnb -- I cannot recommend Fleetwood House B&B enough!

When I arrived, the living room was on the right- there were cat toys all over the floor and the…read morelarge couches were covered obviously for the cat. There was a note that said don't let the cat out. While we never saw the cat. I smelled cat urine and there was cat food on the porch at the front door. There was nothing in the booking about an animal running around the house and my wife is allergic to cats. In addition the room they wanted us to stay in was dirty. All the windowsills were dirty. The armoire had dirt and dust in all the corners and the bathroom shower was dirty on the bottom and up and down the sides there was grunge dirt and in the in between the glass doors and the shower and the shower walls. The pictures of the place have to be old since the condition of the property doesn't look like the pictures. Unacceptable as was the host greeting us in her bare feet. We left rather than stay-notwithstanding the monetary loss.

Captain Sawyer's

4.3

(10 reviews)

June 2023. Sally W…read more Lovely B&B within a few minute walk to everything. Inn is adorned with artwork for sale which was some of the best we saw on our trip. Our first floor room was small but had an en suite bath along with a sitting nook with a lovely view of the harbor. Breakfasts were amazing and just the right way to start the day. We loved the shops in Boothbay better than anything we saw in Bar Harbor. Quality merchandise. Porch was relaxing with its view of the harbor, and we were directed to a lovely shore walking path a few minutes away. Ports of Italy, Harborside 1901, and Harbor Treats are not to be missed. Captain Sawyer's is just a few minutes from the amazing Coastal Maine Botanical Garden.

This is a lovely old sea captains home lovingly refurbished . Bear in mind it's an old house. Our…read moreroom was nicely appointed, although small, we had the use of a wonderful wrap around deck overlooking the harbor. Your location could not be better as you can easily stroll to all the shops, restaurants, and waterfront services. The breakfast was amazing. In addition to fresh coffee and pastries we were served a wonderful breakfast of yogurt parfait, fresh fruit and eggs Benedict. A wonderful value in Boothbay.

Blind Tiger - Portland

5.0