Finding a lunch spot as we traveled from Quebec City back to mid-coast Maine on a weekday in…read moreFebruary was not easy. Many restaurants are closed at this time but luckily The Hawks Nest Lodge was open the day we were passing through. We were the only patrons at lunch. Welcomed by several friendly staff and we decided to sit at the bar for lunch. A beautiful pine bar with rustic pine bar seats. The ambiance was very good and very welcoming. Really personable bartender talked with us about the area. Loved the menu of some classics and a lamb burger! Had to get the lamb and glad I did. Delicious. Made with lamb and feta cheese it was served in a burger bun. We upgraded to the French fries, glad we did as they were hot and had a perfect crisp. Really easy parking and good, clean restrooms. A wonderful stop!

We stayed here 4 years ago when white water rafting and we stopped for lunch again now in our way…read moreback to Canada and we loved it. The pizza is huge and delicious burgers. Everything and everyone great.

All we can say is WOW! We were blessed by staying at Misty Morning Cottages. We stayed in Cottage…read more#3 and it sincerely exceeded our expectations! The cottage was immaculate and was very comfortable. The owners were wonderful as well as other guests we met. Joe, one of the owners showed me the pet walking area and it was very clean and well kept. Each cottage has either a gas or charcoal grill to use. Depending on which cottage you stay in, you have either propane or a wood pellet stove for heat if needed. If you kayak or canoe, access to Moosehead Lake is just feet from your cottage. Both Misty and Joe made our dog Hank feel loved. FYI The cottage was well equipped with dishes, mugs, utensils, and kitchen gear.

It's the perfect get away for a vacation or a place to stay for some hunting. Owners are really…read moreflexible and even more friendly. 100% chance that we're going to stay here again.

This rustic inn overlooks the river with a nice porch in good weather and plenty of room inside for…read moreless nice days. The food was good and the people very nice. I highly recommend the chili and mac&cheese.

waited 50 minutes and charged 8 dollars extra for the driest and most unseasoned chicken on my Mac…read moreand cheese, which other tables also complained about.

Best food in town, great company, great drinks and Kim is an amazing host! Love the atmosphere…read moretoo. Great live music on occasion out on the deck! Most definitely a gem!

The owners are very personable and staff take care of patrons in a timely fashion. The food is…read moregreat and is a great place to stay for a night or weekend of side by siding.

I have stayed at Harrison's a number of times with both family and friends. Tim, the host and…read moreowner, is an amazing person, able to cook incredible meals and already ready to share a story or a tune. My only regret is that I have not been able to make it to Harrison's every year. I will plan to in 2026. Hope to see you there.

Harrison's is a National Treasure! It's amazing to be able to come to places like Harrison's that…read moreare completely unchanged for almost 100 years. The food is exceptional and you won't find a better meal anywhere. Tim is a wonderful person who works so hard to give everyone who comes through a tremendous experience. I've been going to Harrison's for 35 years and every year the experience delights me in new ways. Thank you and keep up the great work! You are a small piece of Heaven in the Northern Maine Woods!

It's a beautiful place to stay. Whether you are a single traveler with your dog, you have the cute…read moreCanoe camp. If you are a small family, you have The Cabin, and if you are a group, then The Lodge is your place. It's a home fully furnished away from home.

Our family of 6 (three children and grandparent) stayed in the cabin in August of 2025. The owners,…read moreEd and Peggy, are extremely kind and a pleasure to work with. The cabin is newer, very clean, cozy, and spacious. The setting is very quiet and peaceful, and there is a gorgeous park on Big Wood Lake just down the street. I would strongly recommend this property - my kids loved it. There are not many restaurants in the area, but there is a grocery store and the cabin has a great kitchen, outdoor grill, and fire pit.

The Owner was Dog Unfriendly and Rude…read more My husband and I were really looking forward to this trip which included our 2 dogs. We were to pay 2 pet fees for them. My dogs are well mannered and loved by people when they meet them. We've travelled extensively with them to high-end hotels and very casual places like this one. However, The Owner jumped away from my dogs when they approached her to say, 'hi'. I was puzzled to see that in a country setting that's supposedly dog friendly. She clearly doesnt like other peoples dogs. She couldnt even look at them. She has a lap dog. 3 times we were given the wrong pass code to the door. It was raining and I had to walk to and from to the office while getting soaked. Our dogs were locked inside the cabin that was unlocked when we got there. When they saw their mommy struggling to get in the door they started to get agitated and jumped on the sliding glass door frantically. Owner Amy got mad and said that was 'unacceptable.' She couldnt have that. 'Not gonna happen.' She then walked away for a 4th try at getting the correct passcode while muttering on. She was clearly in a huff and mad. That was strange. What were the dog fees for? And they had our credit card on file. She never apologized for the problem that she caused by having us locked out. We were wet and confused at her behavior. She never gave me a chance to respond. And our dogs were frightened. Not a good way to start a getaway. I never saw Amy, or her husband Steve for the next 3 days. Ever. No checking on us. Nothing. It was like they were 'ghosts'. You knew they were there but never saw them. I discovered a 2" thick folder later. There was a Demand List for the visitors. It was printed with black and blue letters on a dark blue background. Almost unreadable. Dogs could not be left in the room unattended ever'. Also they were not allowed on their furniture. My dogs have been on nicer furniture in nicer places without any problems. This is a country cabin. The furniture is not new. The rugs are old and faded. The bedspreads are outdated and mixed matched. Thats the first time we ever had to do that, even in high-end hotels with much nicer furnishings. My dogs are quiet and well behaved. But that was the rules. So we abided reluctantly. Also, we received no tour of the grounds or mention of the water sport toys laying about. It was a real unwelcoming vibe. It was like a dark 'Gray' cloud of gloom was hovering like a 'Ghost' overhead. We would have left the day we arrived but it was raining, late, and we were tired. It was a 7 hour drive to an isolated area. They lucked out. We did not. P.S. My husband and I run several vacation rentals in varied places and enjoy serving happy travelers.

We could not have enjoyed a better stay at Gray Ghost Camps. We planned to stay only two nights but…read moreended up adding two additional nights for a total of four nights! Monica greeted us when we arrived and made us feel right at home! Our cabin was spotlessly clean (thank you, Monica!); the shower water pressure was strong and great; we had seemingly endless hot water for showers, dishes, etc.; the kitchen had everything we needed for cooking; and the bed was comfortable. The surrounding guests were incredibly quiet, so it was an idyllic little place to be. We loved the paddle boards and kayaks and used them multiple times a day. The river is what paddle board dreams are made of bc the water is so calm. For us, the availability to use these water toys added serious value to our stay and made the price of the stay a great value. We also loved paddling just across the river to Maynard's for coffee and breakfast in the morning. That was an unexpected treat to have that cozy, very affordable restaurant right across from us! Additionally, this location is the perfect access point for the ferry to Mt. Kineo, which is a must-do while you're here! The ferry leaves from Rockwood, which is three miles down the road. Another must-do is Rockwood Bar and Grille! The buffalo chicken pizza with blue cheese base was the best pizza my husband and I have ever had! We stayed in cabin three, and when we initially pulled up I was a bit dismayed because there is a not-so-aesthetically appealing little storage hut right in front of cabin three, which is a direct obstruction to the river view. However, I quickly got over that bc everything else about this place was so great for us! We highly recommend this place as an affordable home base for exploring this part of Maine! Thank you for having us!