Stayed at Fish & Maine for a few days, which is a secondary property of Shining Sails, made up of…read moresmall apartments rather than the more traditional B&B. We had a small one bed with a lovely deck. The apartment was simple, clean, airy, and had all the basics we needed-- and then some, inasmuch as we were prepared to have little internet access but didn't have a problem the few times we did want to get online. Loved our view of Manana, the harbor, & the commercial lobster houses; lobstering is out of season during the summer on Monhegan, so the street was quiet but lined with the interesting paraphernalia of the major local industry that isn't hospitality or art! As is the case on most small East Coast islands I've been on, there are understandable water restrictions, so be prepared to bring your own drinking water (or to buy it at Brackett's Provisions, the excellent small grocer across the street) and to be careful with your washing water. There's no such thing as an inconvenient location in the small fishing village. We had a good fish & lobster house two doors down. Monhegan is a hilly island-- simply getting from the dock to the main road means walking up a not-too-steep hill. Nevertheless, getting to Fish & Maine was pretty level after that first hill, if that's an issue for you. The proprietors, John & Winnie Murdock, were very nice and professional in a friendly way. I look forward to renting from them again in the future!

It is a great location on Monhegan Island and the breakfast is really good. We got the last room…read morethey had available and it was over $300. I know, supply and demand, but brother, how different it is from most places you stay that are over $300! It is a poorly appointed room aesthetically (and it actually includes a bedroom, a kitchenette which we had no use for, a bathroom with a shower). It was " clean-ish", featured a huge spider in the room, the bathroom probably hasn't been updated since the 60s maybe? Maybe the 70s or a decent foot definitely not since the millennium began. The cutest thing in the whole place was the lace valances over the bathroom window. Beyond that it was like bachelor pad in college mixed of this and that. I don't know why I did not take a picture of the bedroom - sorry.

I loved my stay here. It's a great place to stay on a budget trip to Monhegan. The owner was prompt…read morein replying to my reservation request and he sent me a charming little packet of information including information about the island and luggage tags for my bags to be delivered from the dock to the cottage. If you are going more for a luxurious romantic getaway, the Island Inn would be more suited for that purpose. PROS -friendly service -reading room and island info -the epitome of cute cottage decor -inexpensive CONS -we had to take out our own recycling and trash -you have to use the running water sparingly because the island's water supply is small (at least I think that's why) -exterior could use a little upkeep

From the owner: The two apartments with private entrances on the ground floor of our home are clean and quiet - a…read morerestful haven from which to explore Monhegan Island's cliffs, trails, and village.

Incredible. Topside was an amazing stay and experience for us. We booked room 14 which was the…read morecorner top floor building. It's the best ocean view, very private, quiet, and picturesque. The room itself has a view of the harbor with large picture windows, and the bed is very comfy, best we slept all trip. The amenities provide anything you need and they are all clean non toxic products for shampoo, lotions etc. We were greeted in our room with roses, a hand written note, and chocolates which was such the added touch. The private lawn has chairs to enjoy the view, and games like cornhole. Yes, the breakfast is wow! Homeade and tailored for any dietary need as well, so very thoughtful. They provide snacks and drinks all day. Staff is wonderful, and we couldn't have asked for anything better. This is worth your stay! We will be back!

This is a review I don't want to write…read more Our 12-day road trip in honor of our being married 20 years was an incredible experience, which we shall cherish for the rest of our days. As much difficulty as I had planning it (for a variety of reasons I won't bore you with), everything ended up turning out GREAT. Ironically, though, the one place I was MOST excited to experience... Topside Inn... turned out to be our least favorite, and that makes me sad and even a little angry, and that's why I don't want to write the review. I've written many a negative review if a place warrants it, but this one still bothers me. It wasn't that it was horrible. No. In fact, I would probably say that our stay was even "decent" overall, but there were some annoyances and disappointments. I'll start with the disappointment. We stayed at this inn during our actual anniversary. The person assisting my travel agent friend who booked it said how excited they were at the inn. Here's the irony... not only did they do NOTHING for it, they couldn't even muster saying "oh, we heard it was your anniversary. Happy anniversary." NOTHING. Not one word. Not one gesture. Did I need them to do something? No. We had our own celebration, but at every other place we stayed for our 12-day trip, the other places somehow acknowledged our anniversary with kind words and/or some gesture... like a little box of chocolates or a 1/2 split of sparkling wine/champagne. Something. Did I expect anything? Not at all... but again, when the reservationist made an initial fuss over our anniversary being at THEIR place and how exciting it was, yeah, I expected at least a greeting. Now for the annoyances. I have a bad back and bad knee. The reservationist was given a full explanation of what our room needs would be. No stairs, easy access, difficulty with uneven ground, and they assured my travel agent friend they had the perfect room for us. They said the room would be on the ground level with no stairs involved. The problem is that they did not pay attention because I ended up dealing with very uneven ground walking up and down a gravel incline, along with a few stairs to boot, and they could have given us a room on the same level as the parking lot where we'd only have to wheel our suitcases a few feet to the room without any stairs, gravel or inclines. In a few words, they BLEW IT. It wasn't easy for me to deal with the slippery gravel, not to mention the incline and the few stairs, but I dealt with it. I just know it could've been MUCH EASIER if THEY had paid attention. I had never been to their property before, so I would have no way to know how things were laid out or what room would suit me best... but they did. The room itself was clean and SOMEWHAT comfortable. I say only somewhat because the mattress, at least in the room we stayed in, was very weird. The sides of the mattress severely sloped downward, so that when I would sit on it or even lay, I felt like I would roll right off... esp. on the side of the bed where I slept. This was an issue throughout our stay, and it definitely posed a challenge to deal with it. Another issue I had with the room was that the shower was small, but worse than that, it was incredibly slippery. I was terrified I was going to fall because there was nothing to hold onto; nor was their any non-slip mat or strips. People rave about the breakfasts served here. I was expecting some incredible elaborate feast, based on what we read and were told. However, I was completely underwhelmed with the breakfast when we were there. Basically, we were given scrambled eggs and sausage, neither of which was anything special in taste or presentation. There was some kind of strawberry sauce over a biscuit, and while it looked pretty, it had no flavor. I'm not a cereal eater, so I didn't have any. I don't know... it was a big miss to me. I just didn't see or taste why people think this is so wonderful. It completely eluded me. We paid a lot of money to stay here. It should've been a lot better for what we paid, and by the way, we paid less everywhere else and got much better service, much better comfort, and we were treated better by any of the other places we stayed at. There are enough other choices in this town that if we ever return, it won't be to this establishment. Again, it wasn't bad... it just wasn't great either.

We did a tour of New England for our 20th anniversary and finished our trip in Portland. This Bed…read moreand Breakfast was the best place we stayed! Erin, the Innkeeper, is so friendly and inviting. It was so nice walking in and chatting with her, getting recommendations on things to do, meeting her adorable daughter, and petting the sweet dogs. The rooms are so nice and comfortable. We stayed in the Abbott room and loved the view of the backyard from our windows. The bed was comfortable and the sheets were SO soft!!! Now for the food - OMG, so good. This was one of the selling points for me when I was looking at places to stay - the breakfast on their website just looked divine and it did not disappoint. Everything is homemade and cooked fresh for you when you come down for breakfast. Not a detail was forgotten. The innkeepers really care about their guests and the inn and it shows. I would definitely stay here again if we are able to make it back to Maine someday. 10/10 recommend.

My partner took me to The Chadwick for my birthday, and boy did we have the best time! Parking and…read morechecking in was a breeze and we got right up to our room which was super cozy, and we had our own private bathroom across the hall! We loved the greeting committee (three huskies :)) and all the treats and cookies left out for guests! The breakfast was absolutely the highlight, where Erin happened to make my favorite, blueberry pancakes with a lemon drizzle! She accommodated my egg allergy as well! I will be recommending this bnb to friends heading to Portland and will for sure return!

It was my first time staying at a B&B. A very high bar has been set, so other places had better…read moreworry. Everything was wonderful, from the location, to the room, to the friendly owners as well as the other patrons. For three days there was never a grumpy face among anyone. There was only one negative thing: being woken by the smell of sunrise potatoes being made for breakfast. Revenge was gotten by eating the culprit so all was good in the end. I absolutely would not hesitate staying here again, so much so that it may make me return for another visit soon.

What a great place and location. Short walk to downtown. Room was very nice. Stephanie was so…read moreaccommodating. Breakfast was delightful. We will be back.

We have been going to the Log Cabin Inn for many years it is our best kept secret retreat. The…read morefamily run property takes meticulous care of the grounds. We have stayed in most of the rooms , clean and comfortable, and the view is outstanding, sunsets lovely. The breakfasts are delicious and the staff caters to food preferences for example we came with my vegan family and it was no problem. We love it there, Matt and Amy are very welcoming, and it is nice to be welcomed to our " home away from home" each time we visit.

This is our 5th time staying here and as usual it has been awesome! The room is spotless, staff is…read morealways friendly and ready to help with anything you need. Breakfast is served every morning and it's a preset menu, there is usually eggs and some sort of meat ( like the best bacon ever) fruit and a homemade pastry. The views are the star of the show, lobster boats chugging along, lots of places to sit and of course a pool. We have already booked for next year!

Punu's in Portland is definitely the hidden gem of Portland! Offering unique upscale…read moreaccommodations in the heart of downtown Portland, Punu's in Portland is only a hop, skip, and jump away from all the best restaurants, breweries, shops, galleries & waterfront. Punu of Punu's in Portland personally goes the extra mile to makes each of his guests feel comfortable. I would definitely recommend this place to my friends and family. There is only one downside...Punu tends to jump on his guests in bed as his version of the "front desk wake-up call".

Excellent host and amenities. Only downside was no bug spray or sunscreen. Hospitality was great…read more The breakfast on hiking day was exceptional. I enjoyed my visit.

This must be the overall best place to stay in Rockland if you're looking for charm, hospitality,…read morehistory and fair prices. The inn is a five minute walk from the heart of downtown. It was purchased last year by a young couple who have a fascinating back story. She has her master's degree from MIT and was a scientist in Boston, while he was a music engineer, traveling around the country with the Red Hot Chili Peppers and other famous bands. They tired of that life, bought the inn, and run it perfectly with their adorable five year old daughter. Our room, the Island Cottage, was romantic and endlessly charming. It had a private outdoor deck and entrance overlooking the gardens, an extremely comfortable king bed, and a luxury bath. Little touches abound, such as the Ghirardelli chocolates on the nightstand, or the Google home speaker to play music. A lot of thought went into the rooms. And best of all is the included three course breakfast. I was full after the homemade yogurt and granola followed by a blueberry crisp. But I couldn't resist the veggie omelette and some of the best bacon I've had. You could stay at a generic hotel in Rockland, but you'd be missing out on a much more personalized experience. I can't imagine the difficulty in buying an inn right before COVID times, and they're carefully following all precautions. Let's support them! I'll definitely be back.

Our entire experience at this B&B was incredible from the moment we arrived to the moment we left…read more This was our first experience at a B&B and we'll certainly be back.

Stone House Manor is an excellent place to relax on the coast of Maine while enjoying the stunning…read morePopham Beach area. I've been going here for years with my family and we have so many wonderful memories together. The elegant architecture of the house with the salt air breezes is so conducive to falling asleep to the sound of the ocean is soothing. The outside grounds have many sitting areas to find a place to sit and read or have conversations. The front yard slopes down to Mirror Lake with excellent fresh water, swimming. One of my favorite places is the screened in porch that overlooks the front Yard down to Mirror Lake. Over the years, the gentle pace, has allowed us to re-energize ourselves. You have time to talk and plan our future goals. The owner Jane is an excellent host‼

You can't stay at a better place in the area. Tim and Jane are very gracious hosts, and the house…read moreincredible. The owners have captured the essence of the area, and understand what it's all about to be in Popham Beach.