The Owner was Dog Unfriendly and Rude. 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 The bedspreads are outdated and mixed matched.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. read more

We could not have enjoyed a better stay at Gray Ghost Camps. We planned to stay only two nights but ended 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! read more

Wanna get away from it all without "roughing it"? This is the spot, we got to bring our dog (pets should stay off the furniture) Located in the Moosehead area and in view of Mt Kineo sits these cozy cabins owned and rented out by Amy and her husband (they live above the office) that have it all. They say they have the essentials, but trust me, I have been to cabin rentals with less amenities for sure (see the tons of pictures I took). I mean, who is gonna put pint glasses in the freezer for you? These guys! We had cabin 12. I might be bigger than our house in SoPortland. It has a farmer's porch on front with a gas grill and chairs. You walk in to a big open kitchen that had a full oven/gas stove, dishwasher, coffee pot, toaster, cabinets with pots and pans, plates, sugar, salt and pepper, bottle and can openers.. You get the idea! There is a large table for sit down eating and a closet with broom (I think Harry Potter stayed there) The living room has two large leather sofas, chair, TV, huge fireplace that is perfect for putting a dog bed in front of! Off of the living room is a porch with two full sized beds with a dresser. There is a doorway that leads out to stairs to your dock, boat launch, picnic table and your own fire pit. Think that's enough? Well.... Go back to the living room and go upstairs to find a bathroom with tub/shower (the pressure is a little weak) complete with towels and soap. The "spare room" has 3 single beds and closet. The master room has a king sized bed AND a screened in porch with hammock chairs overlooking the water! Had enough? There's more... Grab a canoe or kayak for free and paddle over to Maynard's for breakfast or dinner or paddle down the river to Moosehead Lake or any of the connecting lakes. Did I mention all this for $100/night? BAM! There is a charge for each person over 2. We found this through air bnb, but you can look them up online as well. Amy greeted us at the office and gave us helpful info about the surrounding area and Mt Kineo shuttle (also dog friendly) and hiking trails. They have some sweat shirts for sale as well as firewood (we found some wood, kindling and paper in our cabin) as well as eggs... There are chickens on site as well as some white rabbits. This is way better than I expected and I am so glad we found this place. read more

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Unfortunately the place wasn't as clean, they don't have white sheets, can't even tell if it was washed no sand for the ice outside. Haven't seen the owners or managers. WiFi is very weak, doesn't work. Bummer used to be good. read more

LOVED!!! stayed in #11 midnight special. cute cabin, fully stocked, very clean. location is fantastic. not too far away from jackman/greenville in either direction but also not right in the heart of any town. cabin sat right on the river. had 2 twelve year old boys with us and they loved every minute. got to paddle board, kayak, play w/ the owner's children, and fish off the docks. would come back here again and again if it was closer to home. read more

Stayed here 2 nights 3 days. Our 1st time here. We Called numerous times to make sure we were all set. Amy and Steve were very patient and helpful. We stayed in cabin 10 was awesome 3 beds 2 bedroom. The place was so quite peaceful and our cabin had everything you could want and more. Steve was very helpful didn't talk down to you as we wanted to rent a boat. was very straightforward didn't talk down to you it was the best mini vacation we have had and will definitely be back if they will have us. All of our party had a great time Just what we needed thank you guys read more

I just spent an extended weekend at Gray Ghost Camps, and as an experienced tourist of the Moosehead lake region, it doesn't get any better than this! We contacted Amy to tell her we were running late and she told us to take our time and that our cabin would be open and waiting for us. We got in around midnight and as promised our camp was open and waiting for us as well as a very incitefull and well thought letter instructing us on all of the basics of the camp so that we could settle in and get through the first night/morning in comfort. Let me tell you, comfort does not describe the experience. This is more like North Woods Luxury! Free Wi-Fi, modern televisions with cable, nice furniture, a washing machine and dryer paid VIA the honor system, you name it Steve and Amy Lane have thought it through. But that is not what this place is about. I've been coming to the Moosehead lake region for 25 years, and i'll tell you what, The moose river is where it is at. A slow moving peaceful river less than a mile from the legendary Moosehead lake, staring square at possibly the hallmark of the lake, Mt. Kineo. In my opinion, Greenville is wonderful, but if you want to really understand Moosehead Lake, Drive another 20 minutes and experience Moosehead correctly. read more