7/5 stars. Went for the first time with my mom, who's been three times before, this summer. I knew…read moreit was going to be a relaxing experience focused around food and entertainment, but I was still pleasantly surprised by the sense of community the owners cultivate by hosting happy hours, buffet dinners where you sit with other families, and nightly entertainment. I enjoyed time on Lake Kezar (a lake tour on a pontoon, riding a water bike, and swimming), had some excellent meals including a lobster dinner, worked the NYT crossword every morning, and saw a week of enjoyable concerts and shows. The place is filled with huge, multi-generational families, which gives it such a cool vibe. I was among a handful of first-timers, and I think all of us lefting wanting to go back. I so totally understand why my mom has been hyping this experience up since she first went 15 or 20 years ago.

Another fantastic week at Quisi…read more This place is so unique and special. A lake straight off of a picturesque post card. A staff that is cheerful, helpful, kind and talented. Evening performances that you can't believe you are watching in the Maine woods; your waiter is also a fantastic musical theater actor, a beach staffer might be a concert level pianist. several Quisis staff have gone one to Broadway, Lincoln Center, etc. And ownership/management is very aware of the unique community they have created. they love the place and it shows. They do everything they can to make sure your family has a great vacation, all while keeping the traditions that make Quisisana so magical.

What a beautiful place to stay! Highly recommend coming during their March /April months for the…read moredeals. Food is great, service in all areas from in restuarant to room service is excellent. Staff is friendly, willing to go above and beyond! Highly recommend sticking to their pizza and dessert menu, as that was our favorite part of the menu! Rooms are clean and comfortable.

We stayed here in September- the location is great and the view of the mountains is unbeatable. In…read moremy opinion, I think the view from the porch beats the view from the Mount Washington Hotel. The room was clean and neat and was relatively updated. We also enjoyed all the sitting areas in the lobby and patio and played some games of pool in the basement. One morning we walked around the walking trails and visited the animals at the farm which was really neat. Sadly we wanted to do axe throwing on our last day and the schedule had said it was planned for the morning but when we went to the activity center they informed us that it was actually in the afternoon so we weren't able to participate after all due to our plans. I also used the spa for a facial and it was lovely! We were a bit disappointed at the breakfast service. The breakfast was included in our stay since we booked directly through the hotel website. But every morning the breakfast service was a zoo- there was a line out the door and the servers were obviously very understaffed and were just trying to do their best. The breakfast is a buffet style and honestly it wasn't really well laid out and the food was often not replenished (probably because of the understaffing). The food was OK and by the end of our visit I was dreading going to breakfast because of the disorganization. I'd consider staying here again for the gorgeous views but will probably skip the restaurant experience.

The Tarry A While Resort is a place reserved for individuals who yearn for days gone by. The…read moreHighland Lake is the centerpiece of this majestic property. The rooms are neat and very clean. The bed is comfortable and the shower is better than expected. Great water pressure and lots of hot water. There are no TV's, but who needs one here. The resort has a great game room housing both a pool table and ping pong table. It's the perfect place to bring your family. Donna, the innkeeper, understands how to manage this expansive property. It has a wonderful cooked to order breakfast and Friday night Lobster Dinner. Dan, the owner is very hands on working the property from dawn to dusk. We can't wait to come back!

Elegant but simple, lavish but tasteful, cheap but expensive. Haha! All seriousness, I can't…read moreremember a vacation where I had a better time at an affordable rate where the simple pleasures were taken care of. Summer days have never felt more relaxing than when you're by the water in one of their many lounge chairs. If your'e with family, like I was, there's paddle boarding, a game center, picnic areas, and beautiful scenes. Dan and Roseana, and really the whole staff, were so welcoming, warm, and accommodating to our every need. No request went unanswered. If you go you must stay for the weekend, or at least until Friday if you're staying during the week. Their lobster bake by the water is so enjoyable; it's a true Maine experience. In fact, it's more than that. It's a Tarry A While experience. You can't get that kind of community with delicious food anywhere else in Maine. I will definitely be going back and will always ask friends and family to come with me!

We've been heading to Hunter Cove cabins for a week every other summer for more than 20 years. We…read morehave a big family so between us we've been in every cabin. Each year we see a few new updates like flat screen tv's or over the range microwaves, but the cabins still maintain their homey, well decorated rustic feel. If you enjoy a classic on the lake vacation with canoes, a nice dock, nearby hiking and fishing, then this is the place for you. There are also some cute shops and places for lunch in the little town of Rangeley. Chris and Ralph are long time owners who take great care of the place and are sure to see that the cabins are stocked with plenty of kitchen ware and clean sheets and towels. I definitely recommend a family vacation here if you want to unplug and enjoy the outdoors.

I can't say enough about how much I like this place. I stumbled upon it when looking for a place…read morefor the night. Almost immediately I decided I wanted to stay a second night and frankly I want to move in...but 2 days is all I could swing this trip. I stayed in Cabin 6 which could hold a family of 4 (There's a loft and a bedroom for sleeping. I guess in a pinch someone could sleep on the couch/futon). I love my efficient little cabin. There TV, a decent kitchen, a nice bathroom (not too small), a wood stove, kitchen table and flat screen TV in the corner. The property is amazing...all the cabins are up a hill from the lake. There are a few docks, a small beach, a shed for the water toys/boats and what not. On the docks/floating platforms are chase lounges made of wood as well as adirondack chairs, all with cushions. It's great to lounge and look onto one of the nicest lakes in the state and even the country. Never been to Rangeley before this trip but I will be back ASAP! The whole lake is beautiful but I do really like this property as well as it's location (10 minutes or less from Oquossic-which has the sporting museum and a few good restaurants: 45th Parallel and The Ginger Bread House). It's about 10-12 in the other direction of Downtown Rangeley. So many great views, drives, hikes and places to eat. Plan at least 3 nights, more if you can. You could easily spend a few days just enjoying the property and making your own meals. Big fan of Hunter Cove Camp.

I say, The town and…read moreCountry Inn and Resort afforded me a lovely respite during my time in the White Mountains. Thankfully, I was situated within the Pool building on the inside so it had more of a Hotel than Motel feeling. Plus this typically affords more peace and quiet. The hotel boasts a Golf Course, Indoor Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, Steam Room, Arcade, and Restaurant; all of which really set them apart and above the local competition. I look forward to returning next time I find myself in the area! Good show!

I just want it to be known that I am here for work. I am not an outdoors person. I'm perfectly…read morehappy walking around the mall for exercise. That being said, this is a beautiful location. So when it came time for dinner, there did not seem to be too many places in the area. So I thought I'd try the attached restaurant. The dining room was quite large. I was quickly seated and was one of a hand full of patrons in the room. I decided to try the special: beer battered shrimp, salad (forgot to tell her to hold the croutons), baked potato and broccoli. I was served a mini loaf of hot, standard recipe white bread with whipped "butter." My rant: There should be a law against restaurants calling margarine "butter". As nicely whipped and pretty as it presented, this "butter" was MARGARINE - the old fashioned, cheap kind. No "touch of cream" or buttermilk or half and half. It was terrible, as was the bread. The salad was leaf lettuce, red onion, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, and once I removed the abundant croutons, was decent. The baked potato was - well - a baked potato, which I chose not to ruin with MARGARINE. The broccoli was over cooked to the point of having some pieces that were scorched. The highlight of the plate were the 4 jumbo, beer battered shrimp. They were delicious; however, I wanted some tartar sauce to go with them. It took me 5 minutes of waving my arms to finally catch the eye of A busboy. He wanted to know who my waitress was. I couldn't tell him but the Hostess came and got the sauce for me. Evidently, the one waitress I saw working, also worked the bar and other eating area which is not in sight of the dining room. That seemed problematic to me. It is summer time. This is a recreational area. I assume that this Resort relies on tourists to keep going. It is Monday night. Perhaps that made the difference in service levels. I don't blame the waitress - she had a lot of area to cover. The Beer Battered Shrimp, I could eat all day. They were delicious. Serving scorched broccoli was unacceptable. And if you're going to serve margarine, please don't call it butter - butter substitute maybe, but not butter.

This place is for anyone who loves the outdoors! White Water Rafting, Hiking, Tubing down the…read moreriver, and more. What really stood out was the outstanding woodwork in the restaurant & bar. We rented the King Pine log cabin for a birthday party. It sleeps 14+! I do have pictures that I will share but the beds aren't made because we were leaving & housekeeping does all of that. We all went to breakfast at their restaurant. Delicious & huge portions. Reasonably priced as well. There's a large hot tub, game room, swimming pool & pool table. Nice cozy couches in this area as well. The staff were some of the nicest people I have ever met. This is an all season place. It is definitely worth the trip!

Great tour guides and very fun time!! brought a large group and we all had fun with very good food…read morehalf way through.

My favorite Maine experience. There is something so special about this camp style restaurant…read morefilled with many hunting trophies. Bring your own cocktails and arrive early to enjoy the front porch rocking chairs and the river view. The food is delicious and the service is wonderful. It's like stepping back in time.

Great place for a hot meal, menu rotates depending on the day of the week. BYOB. Tonight was a…read morechoice between pot roast and scallops. Both were great.

We stayed at Whisperwood over the summer and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The owners were more than…read morehelpful and thought of every thing. Our cabin was clean and tidy. The lake is just serene. The boat we rented was a black lund, clean and ran perfectly. The food was plentiful and delicious and wait staff were very courteous. We can't wait to go back. We just booked again!

The place was clean and food was good,staff friendly. The mattress in our cabin (Lake…read moreView)desperately needed to be replaced. Cost per day for renting a small fishing boat were high considering the condition of the boats. Fishing boat fleet could use an upgrade to modern equipment (trolling motors ,seats etc)

Oh wow! Dreams do come true. What an amazing 1 mile sleigh ride through beautiful Christmas lights…read moreblanketed in fresh snow. It was magical. The entire property is like a Norman Rockwell painting. The beautiful sleighs and horses, multiple fire pits with s'mores kits, complimentary hot chocolate, and jingle bells from the sleighs heard all throughout. Bring your own blanket and cuddle up with those you love as you ride thru beautiful scenery, over bridges, beside frozen rivers and gazebos covered in white lights. It's romantic. It's magical. It's Christmas!

Beautiful farm , wonderful skating rink in the pond . Slay rides and fire pits , smores ! Great…read moreplace to take kids in the winter

Dependable, motivated and innovative! Those three words capture the spirit of Joy and Chris at…read moreMaine Vacation Stays. We knew right away that we were working with top notch professionals. Chris and Joy take the time to know our family, answer our many questions, while providing us with detailed information to prepare our cabin for rentals. Being new to vacation rental property management, their insight has set us up for success. With a few days of working with Maine Vacation Stays, our cabin filled up with rentals. Months into our partnership, our cabin achieved "Guest Favorite" status on Airbnb while earning 5 out of 5 stars on both Airbnb and Vrbo. Chris and Joy truly believe every guest should have an amazing experience. They go above and beyond to take care of our renters. Even if that means dumpster diving! Yes, they searched inside our dumpster to reunite one guest with her beloved blanky. As a result of their dependability and hard work, we sit back with relief knowing everyone is well cared for when they stay at our home away from home.

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