My partner and I rented one of the smaller cabins at sunset cabins. We booked it for 6 nights…read more Going into it, we were aware that the cabin would not be on the lake, and that we would not have access to a fire pit. Fine. However, when we got there, we noticed that things were not quite as they were described. For one thing, the "garden view" was the view of the back of another cabin which was having work done on it. Everything else was obscured by overgrown brush and tree branches. We were staying for almost a week and planned on cooking most of our meals there; the "stove" was a single burner hot plate. What's more, access to the lake was only accessible by walking through or onto the lawns of the lakeside cabins, making things awkward at best. We put our things away as we had gotten there in late afternoon and went to bed. In the morning we had a long talk and decided to see what could be done about our issues with the cabin. We called the owner, Aloisa, and explained our grievances. We asked if we could upgrade to another cabin. Yes, but not until Sunday night. We had arrived on thursday. We discussed it and decided it wasn't really worth it to us. We told Aloisa and she became very defensive and agitated. We tried to meet her halfway, proposing we would pay for the night we had stayed and the next night, but we would be leaving that day. This was around 10 a.m. She did not get back to us until 4 pm. She agreed to refund us less than half of what the stay would cost. We have since taken it up with The booking app we used. I believe people do have a good time there. There are many glowing reviews. Aloisa is very warm, as long as you are not inconveniencing her in the least. When that happens she seems to become very agitated. She has outright lied in a review of my partner on the app. Just a warning. Make sure you double check what you are getting.

The scenery was beautiful. The lake was beautiful. The cabins were acceptable, rustic but…read morecomfortable. The owner's attitude, however, leaves a lot to be desired. She was rude, intrusive, and generally unpleasant. We'll find someplace else to stay next year.

Be prepared to have alternative plans…read more We had a night fireworks cruise cancelled for "weather" 36hrs in advance. No signs of inclement weather on any of the weather apps. As predicted, it turned out to be a Beautiful and calm night. We ended up watching the fireworks from shore. They contract out their crews so it may have been that something fell apart on that side for the night trip. Just be prepared that they may cancel for any reason. A local captain we met during the fireworks show in Camden surmised that there was likely something else besides the weather in their decision. Others in our party were committed to getting in a harbor tour so we ended up getting a day sail earlier in the day. It was a Beautiful day. Competent and friendly captain and crew. They did an excellent job of hosting the harbor tour. Absolutely Beautiful boat. Great way to spend some time on the water. Be prepared for alternative plans.

our family of four had a great sunset cruise with the heron. There was plenty of space to relax and…read morewhile the crew was there to help or answer questions, they also gave you space to enjoy the time with your group. I especially appreciated the blankets available for when it got chilly. Would definitely recommend!

Perfect little rustic cottage with spectacular ocean view. Have been coming to New Harbor my…read moreentire life and my parents stayed at the Thompson House while our cottage was being built. Unfortunately the cottage was sold this year so I opted for a Thompson House cottage. I loved it! Have to hand it to the owners who patiently and graciously rescued me when I moved into the wrong cottage by mistake and locked myself out 3 times!

My husband and I have been spending a week at one of the Thompson cottages the past few years, and…read moreeven stretched it to two weeks last summer. We find it a time of profound relaxation, if we choose it so, with limited internet access and much time watching the ocean. We also spend a lot of time reading and walking, and learning more each year about Maine. We use the library built by the Thompsons, with a focus on books by Maine authors, or set in Maine, plus the latest bestsellers. We use the books on local trails and sites to explore the area. Karen and Merle and the staff are always helpful, and have really helped us get to know the area. We'll be back in years to come, and are considering adding a May visit. After all, we want to get to know Maine in the springtime, as well as at the height of summer. And we know a wonderful place to serve as our home base.

Campground is an older, no frills facility that really lives up to a state promotional saying…read more"Maine, the way life should be". CASH / CHECKS ONLY. While sites are small and close, we had adequate room for our camper and truck side by side and then room to sit and enjoy the sounds of the Atlantic Ocean from less than 100' away. Our site shared a utility post with neighbor site (front end and wrong side for us as back in unit) and voltage showed low so we used post on next site from us (they were tenting and didn't need power and said ok to plug to their post) Lots of children while we were there, but they were all so well behaved and everyone was enjoying the cool Seabreeze compared to the stifling temps further in town. Lots of rules and regs at this place, but that's part of what made it the perfect location for us during this trip. It gets a 4 out of 5 due to low voltage and utility hookups in a bad setup for us. We're ok with no sewer dump on our site (you can use their's once for every 3 nights or pay extra) but we're use to state parks and such so it was no problem.

This campground is a well kept secret favorite place for us…read more It is a privilege to be able to stay in such a peaceful and breath-takingly gorgeous spot. The best part is the camraderie of the other campers, ovbiously from some of these ridiculous comments, not everybody "gets it" (try KOA or DaysInn!) - its the fellow campers tuned into the magic. Thank you Eleanor for all you do to keep this special place accessible, I look forward to coming "home" . My kids' best memories are from the Lobster Buoy and we reminisce often.

Very clean cozy cottage that was pet friendly Great area…read morenear shops and restaurants little path to walk dogs with yard games Only thing was shower was extremely small but nice and hot Near a well traveled road so you will hear street noise but nothing too bad. Really enjoyed our stay at our little cottage

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.

We loved this trip. Harbor seals followed us, we saw eagles, osprey, and so many others. Lunch on…read morethe island was a perfect break. This was our first time in sea kayaks, and it did not disappoint. Mark was a great guide. Highly recommend. We did the Natural History half day tour.

We went on a family kayaking trip and used Breakwater Kayak as our guide and outfitter for the…read moretrip. It was very easy to work with the staff to make the arrangements, and they made the trip happen even though they were not fully staffed for their in-season time. When we arrived the staff had taken the kayaks down to a grassy area in the park. The guide got us fitted with life vests, paddles, and spray skirts, and then it was down to the boats for some quick lessons about paddling technique. We were soon out on the water. The guide did a great level of working with our level of experience and provided clear directions about the paddle. We crossed the bay from the put in location to the Breakwater Lighthouse. While this lighthouse is accessible by walking the length of the breakwater (.8 miles) it was great fun to see it by the water. Once we got to the light, we then paddled down the length of the breakwater to a beach by the Samoset resort. The wind was blowing pretty strong from the shore, so this was a pretty good paddle. Once we got to the beach, we were able to get out of the boats for a few minutes and then we were back on the water. The next leg was a pretty good open water crossing again as we made our way back across the bay towards the shipyards. Here you get to see some of the industrial sides of the water. People who depend on the sea to make a living. There was a fishing dock where large fishing boats offload, there is the coast guard station, and then there is the marina and restaurants. Overall we were on the water for just over 3 hours. Our guide was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable about key subjects and really provided a very educational as well as enjoyable paddle. We heard stories about the lighthouses, we learned the history or the area, the lobster fishing industry and all about the ports. While Breakwater Kayak is a smaller operation than some of the others in the area, you are guaranteed to get a well-trained guide who is really wanting to make sure that you have a safe and memorable adventure.

I found Harborfields on AirBnB for Memorial Day Weekend. We chose the Shore Cottage out of the many…read morethat were available, mainly because this specific cottage is literally right on the water. The cottage sleeps up to 6 people and has an fully equipped kitchen with basic essentials. I was surprised to see there were coffee filters, garbage bags, dish soap, and basic kitchen appliances. The bathroom comes with toilet paper, hand soap, and a blow dryer. The beds were comfortable (we weren't expecting that considering we've slept on stiff beds many times during our travels). The biggest surprise of all was that the fireplace comes with firewood! You can also use one of their rowboats or kayak for free during your stay. We are very happy with the cottages and would love to come again. It really is a great getaway.

Perfect place for a Maine getaway…read more This isn't the yacht club down the street - this is a low key place that you go to relax and watch the water. The cabin I rented was perfect for me and a very large dog; we sat on the deck and watched the boats come and go. There was a dock with boats to use and Adirondack chairs scattered throughout so you could just watch the harbor. All the cabins are off the main road and tucked back towards the water. Was able to walk my dog just fine. Will def be back

SF is a great, little campground. I truly believe that the greatness of the campground starts…read morewith its five miles per hour speed limit. Since guests were asked to respect the speed limit, it afforded people the opportunity to slow down in the campground, and be respectful of other guests. It has to start somewhere. Our site was next to the bathrooms which were very well kept. The trash was never overflowing, the toilets were clean, and the showers were in a decent state. I also enjoyed the constant music which flowed pleasantly into the bathrooms as well. I enjoyed the access to the little store as well. It had most, if not all of one's camping needs provided. Access to ice, firewood, and s'mores supplies, proved quite convenient. One evening, a woman who ran the campground, came over from her camper to take care of me in the store. She did so quite happily, and we shared a few laughs. In all, SF is in a good location, it had all of the necessary amenities, and was well kept. I'd stay again, but I might be getting too old to sleep on an air mattress in a tent. Its location to Camden, Freeport, Boothbay, and obviously Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, were advantageous too. Keep up the good work!

This place offers nice little campsites nestled in a patch of pine forest alongside the Maine…read morecoast. My wife & I stayed in our bell tent at site number T14 which was the most isolated. Apparently that site was supposed to be chained off & not reserved, & we were woken up to a bit of the older man's temper, as he thought we took the chain down to enter. Later on, after we decided to just leave & was packing up, he realized the construction crew had failed to replace the chain, thus leaving us to think it was available. He came & apologized, & let us stay on the site, just asked us to move the car to avoid a flat tire, which we actually ended up in the place he asked us to park. We rated 4 stars for the inappropriate assumption & temper but aside from that, they had showers (which you need quarters for by the way), & all the amenities you might expect, & the mama of the property was an absolute sweetheart but we didn't get to actually meet her, unfortunately. There's also a general store with everything's out might need & grocery store with all food pickin' needs just about 5-10 minutes down the road from the entrance. It's also within walking distance to the beach (that's not pet friendly btw) but pets are welcome within a reasonable driving distance to other parts of the beach.