The Old Granite Inn is such a wonderful place. The Inn keepers, Kelly and Greg, are absolutely…read moredelightful. They made us feel right at home. The accommodations are exceptional, and the breakfasts are gourmet quality and taste. The Inn is so thoughtfully decorated and feels so inviting. Thank you, Kelly and Greg, for your incredible hospitality, and for making our stay so memorable.

The Old Granite Inn was recommended to us first-timers by locals living on Vinalhaven Island. They…read morecertainly did not mislead us! Ed and Joan, the Innkeepers, made us feel very welcome and were very informative. The location is perfect for anyone taking a morning Ferry to Vinalhaven or North Haven. It is also convenient for a walk through Rockland's beautiful downtown shopping area. Most of the rooms have a view of the harbor. We chose a room without that view but found it perfect for our one night stay. The room was spotless, had a comfortable bed, plenty of drawer space and a private bathroom. There is 24 hour coffee and tea station and a welcoming front room full of reading materials, games, and other interesting items. The front porch is another perfect place to relax and view the harbor. Ed is also the chef and served a wonderful breakfast of tomato and broccoli frittata, mixed fruit, fresh baked muffins and scones. Breakfast also included Ed's very tasty cornmeal pancakes, which I topped off with genuine Maine Maple syrup! We will become regulars as we return to Vinalhaven Island each year to visit our family. And have already recommended it to other family members headed to the island!

In the week leading up to Labor Day this year, I made a point to stop by the Berry Manor Inn in…read moreRockland, Maine. Truth be told, my only knowledge of the Berry Manor Inn was when it was featured on Mike Rowe's "Dirty Jobs" TV show. Although the show had aired 10 years prior (unbeknownst to me), the inn was everything I had hoped for and more. I cannot emphasize enough about the amazing hospitality exhibited by every member of the inn's staff. They were so kind and such a pleasure to speak with. Unfortunately, in this day and age, qualities like "hospitality" and "kindness" and "courtesy" are often lost. But you can find them all within the Berry Manor Inn. I have family in the Rockland and Camden areas and will make sure the Berry Manor Inn is a regular stop for me each year when I go to visit. Even if it's just to say "hi" to the staff, I know I will leave there with a smile on my face. This place does it right from top to bottom. P.S. - and the food is AMAZING. :0)

Large blocks and weddings beware!!!! Beautiful and charming…read moreInn, but get everything in writing! We paid Berry Manor a $4,000 deposit for a wedding room block. We never signed a formal contract, and the 2 sentences of written terms we did receive did not state that our refundable deposit would be forfeited upon cancellation. Our plans changed just 12 days later, almost a year out and we immediately let them know we needed to cancel. Even after only holding the rooms for less than 2 weeks, almost a year in advance, management nevertheless refused to return the deposit based on what they maintained was their "policy"despite that cancellation policy never having been provided to us as part of our agreement and a completely different policy being stated on their website. We tried repeatedly to resolve the matter amicably, even offering that the inn keep $500 as a cancellation fee. After trying to reason with her for a few months, the owner eventually just ghosted us. Ultimately, we had to take the matter to small claims court. After hearing both sides, the court ordered Berry Manor to return $3,600 of our $4,000 deposit, plus our court costs. I also wish I had realized before booking that the inn had changed ownership. I wish i had paid closer attention to the more recent reviews. Reading them afterward, I was disappointed to find other guests describing experiences that felt familiar, particularly frustration with management's rigid reliance on "policies" and how those policies were or werent communicated. Berry Manor itself may be beautiful, and its historic reputation may be wonderful. But beautiful wallpaper, antique furniture, and a charming Maine inn cannot compensate for management that, in my experience, fails to recognize the difference between having a policy and having actually communicated and agreed upon that policy with the customer. One would think a small business in a very small town where everyone knows everyone, a business would be reasonable and accommodating, especially to its locals. If she had been we would have still recommended our out of town friends and family to stay there, i am a wedding photographer and i would have recommended it and even paid to do photoshoots here in the off season. But it was more important to be "right" and keep our money to them. My advice is quite simple: go elsewhere. Or at least get a formal contract!!! Get every cancellation and refund term in writing. Do not assume that an undisclosed policy won't later be applied to your reservation. I sincerely wish we had.

Sandra will make you feel right at home at the Ripple Inn. She is incredibly flexible and allows…read moreyou to hang out almost anywhere in the house. I highly recommend the rockers or the swinging chair on sunny wrap-around front porch. Compared to a hotel which confines you in specific places often this is a good option for a family or group of friends visiting Rockland. We watched some of the World Cup and used the mini fridge in the common room. Given the price and down home atmosphere, I don't think you'll find a ton of places like this so close to downtown. We strolled to a number of nice restaurants and cafes as well as the oceanfront boardwalk in just minutes. The house is older and has its issues - crickety floors, slanted bedroom, older windows, etc but this is not advertised as a five star place and you pay for what you get. Sandra has two older cute and friendly dogs and also allows guests to bring their dogs. She makes breakfast every morning and the two days we were there they were delicious. We also met a few of the other guests and ate family style. She also went out of her way to help secure a stroller for us and our baby. This was above and beyond what is expected of an inn keeper.

We stayed in the family suite and enjoyed our overnight stay there. The family suite has two rooms,…read moreone with a large bed and the second with a day bed. The room with the large bed is the only one with air conditioning. The large room doesn't have a TV but the room with day bed does have a very small TV. Each room has a sink as the private bathroom shared by a hallway has a tub and toilet only. The one thing I didn't expect was the mosquitoes in Maine during this time of the year. I got one of my first of many bites while using the bathroom at the Inn so just a warning to bring mosquito repellent or buy some at the Rite Aid close-by depending on the time of year you come visit. Sandi, the Innkeeper provided us with wipes from the common area since we didn't come prepared. The common area has a small TV and a computer for Internet use. I would recommend bringing a laptop for use in your room as the Wi-Fi worked great in my room. There is a microwave to warm up food and a small refrigerator to store leftover food and some drinks. We didn't really spend much time in the common area as we were either in our rooms or out and about exploring the area. The front door is kept open all day so make sure you lock your door to your room. This B&B is located within walking distance of some shops and restaurants in town including the Farnsworth Art Museum. One thing to also note is that you can get your car blocked here because of the limited amount of parking. You won't need a car to walk to the shops and museum, but in our case, we wanted to take the car out to buy some groceries and was blocked by someone else's car. We were still on West Coast time and woke up late but Sandi, our Innkeeper, kindly served us a late breakfast when we showed up in the dining room. We had a simple and satisfying breakfast of what was left for us on the table as we couldn't wake up early despite setting our alarm to wake up for breakfast. She brought coffee to us, made us fresh eggs, sausages, toasted English muffins, local berry jam, homemade Greek yogurt, granola, and fresh fruit. Sandi was a great host and definitely accommodated us at breakfast at a later time. I could tell by the people that said their goodbyes to here during our breakfast that they definitely would return on their next trip to Rockland. Sandi is a great host with her warm and friendly demeanor. She definitely made sure you felt comfortable at the B&B. If you needed her for anything, we could have reached her by her mobile phone. Sandi has some dogs and cats roaming around the B&B, so if you don't mind them, you'll enjoy your stay here in this charming B&B with a great host. We definitely felt like we were leaving the home of a friend or distant relative. Sandi is very gracious, kind, and accommodating and I would definitely return if I found myself back in Rockland.

Absolutely, gorgeous hotel, amenities were phenomenal, from the breakfast options, to the happy…read morehour selection, the vibe and the decor were absolutely unmatched! Meredith made it a phenomenal stay, with all the recommendations, at first, we thought Jeremy was not going to be kind, but then he turned out to be super kind so we appreciated him, there was one young lady the morning checkup that we didn't think was nice, rather she was quite condescending, but not enough tomorrow the entire experience. The rooms were large, with lots of light, the shower had the best pressure we've ever had in a hotel, and quite honestly they did a great job, keeping it simple. Would highly recommend, and will absolutely stay again!

I love a cool boutique hotel--when I can afford them! Taking advantage of off-season prices, I…read morechose 250 Main when I headed up to Rockland for a long weekend toward the end of March. It ended up being one where we had a pretty big storm, and that actually made this hotel an even better place to stay. Basics: great location right downtown (if you look at the map and it looks like it's a bit out of the downtown range, it's not; this is a small town and you can walk from 250 Main to the heart of it within 5 minutes). The hotel itself doesn't have parking, but there's street parking or you can park free in the harbor lot across the street (you may want to check this if you're coming during high season). The welcome vibe is immediately evident not only from the super nice and helpful staff, but because check-in time is also when 250 Main starts its happy hour wine social downstairs, which is perfect! And if you reserve directly with the hotel, you get a complimentary glass of vino. I literally met friendly people from the minute I checked in, and we hung out with a glass of wine for awhile before heading out. You can purchase from a small menu of wine and beer until around midnight, which turned out to be a great thing when the storm rolled in the next night of my stay. With the warm and relaxed vibe, hanging out in the lobby area is part of the experience. My room was a queen room with a small balcony overlooking the harbor--which on their website is described as "small," but it definitely is not! Fantastically comfortable bed (which honestly seemed larger than my own queen at home); big bathroom with an awesome rain shower, heated towel racks, and robes; plenty of space to move around in the room itself, which also had a desk and a little sitting area. Oh, and super high ceilings and HUGE windows. While I neglected to get a pic *inside* the actual room [insert facepalm here], check out the cool views of the snowstorm from the windows and balcony. If you don't want to venture out for breakfast in the morning, there are light options available (croissants, yogurt, fruit, etc.)--with delicious coffee from local Rock City Coffee. Huge points too for keeping a coffee and tea station open in the lobby all day and night. With the term "boutique" being tossed around these days willy-nilly, I'm always thrilled to find a place that lives up to it. 250 Main is definitely worth the splurge!

Upon Arrival it was lovely. I could tell there were open spaces to enjoy. So easy to park, and…read morecheck in was easy. My room was the "Overlook". Totally private, clean, and simple/spacious/private. I only spent a night but I am familiar with the area. I will definitely come back. Wish I had booked two nights.

The room was okay. The owners have a great deal to learn about hospitality. They couldn't bother…read moreto say hello and their tone when they finally surfaced was sour and surly.

My wife and I stayed for 3 nights and had a very enjoyable experience in this beautiful house! Our…read morerooms were very clean well appointed and the bed was not squingy ! Mary was very cordial making sure we had everything we needed and served up some great fruit pie every night! It rained one morning and we sat on the beautiful front porch, had coffee and listed to the rain. We couldn't have asked for a better visit to Rockland! Would definitely book again !

Note: Rockland Talbot House is part of The Berry Manor Inn which gets all of the reviews, so I…read moreestablished a new review for RTH. I stayed at the Rockland Talbot house in Rockland Maine for two nights in late July. I spent a fair amount of time studying available lodging on the web. R T House was a trivial amount more than one establishment right in downtown Rockland that looked a little tired. The Comfort Inn was more. The RT house was dog friendly, and at a reasonable fee, I added Danny my yellow lab to the guest list. For the price of my room, I expected that this was going to be a grand old house that had an addition on the back with rooms for guests. I had that happen once. I was very wrong and I couldn't have been more overjoyed. I've always been a fan of architecture and I restored period homes for a living. The house was grand and spectacular, and even when I entered a room, such as a parlor, it looked friendly and welcoming, with its books and antiques. I met one of the owners, Tammy Braymaier as she was bustling about in the room that offered coffee and breakfast treats. Her husband and her son are all fully involved in the operation and live on site so if there's any problem, you can be assured it will be taken care of. My room was excellent, and the bathroom was superb. I spent a fair amount of time, walking around the house and admiring the decorating and the accoutrements that gave it a feeling of home. But one thing in particular stood out. As a restoration specialist, I am always checking on workmanship. The painting was flawless. In my bathroom, as you might expect, one would be in a position at times that would leave you with naught else to do but contemplate. The flat surfaces of the walls didn't have the orange peel dimples finish one sees when a roller has supplied many coats of paint. Where the trim meets walls the paint was applied steadily by hand and didn't have "thin", no masking tape used. If someone is taking the time and expense and care to maintain and improve a property then I don't think it's a far stretch to say they probably are very concerned about the welfare of the building and their guests. My experience there was excellent and of course I sent photos to all my friends to show them my beautiful accommodations. What good luck I had to find this place and if I came back to Rockland and needed a place to stay this would be my only choice.

The good: clean, quiet surroundings and the breakfast is cooked to order. The bed was comfortable…read more The staff was quite kind and helpful. The issues: at $280 a night we felt the room was very dated (last updated about 20 years ago). The room smelled like bleach or really like how a senior living or care center smells which we spoke to the management about. The physical parts of the building, being quite old, showed various states of care/repair/disrepair/wear. Overall I dont see this at $280 but it was an ok stop. Management did acknowledge the issues and said the rooms not yet updated were to be done soon. Perhaps verify if your room choice has been done if reserving. I give it a 2 star towards 3 but price keeps it at 2 in its current condition.

Everything was perfect! Shelly, Corey, Angela and David made us feel right at home. We look…read moreforward to returning!

Just had a wonderful breakfast of eggs benedict, crispy potato pancakes, bacon, blueberry crepes,…read morefresh fruit, and coffee cake. Ann is a fabulous cook!

I was a bit skeptical about staying at an inn in the Covid era but this place exceeded all…read morestandards. The entire inn was very clean. Rooms and bathroom were spotless. The owner greeted us with a mask, and there was hand sanitizer throughout the common areas. The owner gave us a suite for no extra charge, totally unprompted, because it was available. Breakfast was made to order, including fresh-baked blueberry scones and eggs from the inn's chickens. We had access to the kitchen which was useful for storing a few things (though our rooms also had mini fridges). I came down at 6am to get something, well before breakfast, and coffee was already brewed for us. You can walk to the river's edge from the backyard and the owner let us pick from her blackberry bushes which were in full glory. There was an outdoor table for dining. Very kind and generous host. A gem.

This is review is for the bar only! We got drinks here but didn't stay or get food…read more First off it's so cute in here I would love to come back and stay a night. The bar is cute with 4 seats, but you can also just order and grab and seat anywhere. The restaurant has lots of tables and the food looked amazing. I got an espresso martini and it was delicious. If I'm back in town I would do dinner here!

The owner/manager of the Norumbega was extremely rude and unhelpful when we ask about the…read morerestaurant menu. One of us has significant food restrictions and was just inquiring about the menu posted online and whether there had been additions or changes. He acted as if this was an insulting or outrageous question and that we should have known that this has been the menu all summer. Having just arrived here we of course, did not know that and when we explained, he doubled down and asked why we would ever think that the menu posted online wasn't the current menu. We said we have frequently been to restaurants whose online menu does not always list what's available on any particular evening. He continued to insist that what we were asking made no sense to him. When we said that unfortunately we would have to cancel because there was nothing on the menu that would fit into the required diet he said he would be charging us $25 per person for the cancellation. We then explained that we thought we had a good reason to cancel and asked him to waive that. His response was to say that if we had been more remorseful, he would have waived the fee. It was as if he was blaming us for his rude behavior. At that point, we thanked him and ended the conversation. At that point, we thanked him and ended the conversation. While we understand the restaurants policy and normally would have been fine paying the fee as we know that cancellations can be difficult, we have never been traded as rudely as this, especially by a person in charge

Lauren and Greg are the new owners and are keeping up the same charming reputation as the past…read moreowners. When we arrived we were met by Lauren and her son Elliott. They welcomed us to the Inn, gave us a tour and some fresh baked cookies. When we came downstairs in the morning Lauren had set out coffee and fresh baked crumpets. For breakfast she served overnight oats with chia seeds and blueberry compote followed by a tomato artichoke frittata and salad. Everything was excellent! Since we are avid hikers Greg recommended the Mount Battie trail which is within walking distance from the hotel. As we were heading off for our hike, Lauren provided us with more fresh baked cookies still warm from the oven. Greg and Lauren made us feel right at home as did their son Elliott. Elliott has a true entrepreneurial spirit and is very knowledgeable about the Inn and the area despite his young age. It was a pleasure staying here.

STOP THE SEARCH! It ends here. Make your reservation now! Do you want to be welcomed like one of…read moretheir family? Do you want a delicious two course breakfast each morning (included in your stay) cooked according to your dietary needs? Do you want homemade cookies or brownie at the end of the day packaged and prepared just for you? Do you want to walk a couple of blocks to the charming downtown and waterfront of Camden? How about staying in a charming, quaint, and clean room or suite? How about a drink during happy hour at their cozy bar? Do you want to sit on their porch and read a book by the firepit? If so, make the reservation now! The Blue Harbor House is charming, romantic, and well maintained. My wife and I stayed here four nights recently and used this location to not only spend time in Camden, but to visit other nearby towns like Rockland, Bath, Brunswick, Rockport, and Belfast. Don't forget to visit the Cellar Door Winery in neighboring Lincolnville. Everything worked in our Snug Harbor Suite to perfection. Housekeeping did a great job each morning cleaning and replacing whatever was needed. The innkeepers, Matt and Michelle are warm and some of the nicest people you will ever meet. From the moment we booked our reservation, they began making us part of their family. Just talking to them and some of the other guests about life was relaxing and therapeutic. The price here is very reasonable and worth every penny. There is plenty of parking in their private parking lot. As I said earlier, there is no need to look any further.