Can't say much good about the ocean house as it was pretty decrepit, old and dingy. Room was clean,…read morehowever. Bathroom ceiling was coming down and paint was peeling off walls. The one common room smelled musty and damp. Would not recommend.

The definition of quaint. We had two very peaceful days. Big shout out to the hostess (can't…read moreremember her name). She was generally cheerful and helped us with a million "little things" about our trip and the local area. Eating breakfast overlooking the bay watching the lobster boats prepare is just so New England. If going to Monhagen it's a ten minute drive to the port, so a perfect place to stay. Can't say enough about the friendliness of the staff. Just a perfect place to relax.

Amazing food and accommodation! Brought my mother after her husband and my father died for her…read morebirthday and couldn't have wished for a better time.

There are not a lot of places to stay on Mohican Island. But one place that you should definitely…read morescope out is the island in. It has been around for many years. It did change ownership's this year, I met Mike the farmer owner and he was very gracious And I'm sure he ran a great in. The current owners are doing a magnificent job as well. I unfortunately do not know the name of the woman who works the front desk. I am sorry for that because I would like to give her a big shout out. She was most gracious and very helpful every time I had a question. We got two rooms. My friend stayed in room 18 which has its own bath and a queen size bed. It was lovely and it was on a corner so she had two windows. I stayed in room 13 it had two twin beds and a sink in the room but the shower and toilet were across the hall. I've stated other places where you have to share a bathroom and this end was different in that the Bathrooms were assigned and only two guest rooms shared each bathroom. My bathroom was never occupied. I'm not sure anybody was in the room that shared my bathroom but if they were, I never saw them. As you do have to walk across the hall to get to your shared bathroom, guest robes were provided. The bed was comfy. You could open the window and enjoy the island breeze. The room, both my guestroom and the bathroom were very clean. One thing that was surprising given the age of the building and that the hotel was pretty full was that it was quiet. I've never heard anyone outside my room or really any noise at all. There are several small rooms off the lobby, where you can sit and read or just enjoy an intimate conversation. All the furniture looked to be in good shape. Nothing was shabby or worn out. There is a porch out in front of the Inn that overlooks the water. It has rocking chairs on the porch and Adirondack chairs out in the yard. It is lovely. Unfortunately it was a rainy day. The first day we were there, but that didn't deter us from exploring the island. The hotel has a refrigerator where you can place your own bottle of wine or anything you need to put in there. But it is a bit tight so don't expect that you're going to put a lot of food in there. The Inn has a restaurant and I'm going to review that separately. Breakfast was included. I would definitely stay here again if overnighting on Mohegan Island..

1) the WiFi is very spotty, it goes on and off. 2) we were…read moreunaware you have to request that your bed be made if you stay under 3 nights. Whatever happened to pampering your customers? (And please don't blame it on Covid). This is my first experience from an "upscale" hotel. 3) The dinners are lackluster. There are better places to spend your money for a truly delicious meal.

Wonderful place to stay and eat. Rooms are very clean and comfortable. The views from rooms with…read morebalconies are phenomenal. The restaurant offers great food and the bar stocks some of the best Spirits that exist. Staff is very helpful and their suggestions were on point. highly recomended!

What does get five stars is the view, absolutely stunning! You can enjoy that view by parking in…read morethe Clark Island Preserve Parking, and walking over, you don't have to eat or stay here to enjoy the beauty. Highly recommend it. This was one of our last meals in Maine after a three month tour throughout the state so we thought we would end it with fine dining and assumably on a high note.... unfortunately it was a fumble. Great ambiance and quiet. If you're staying here or nearby, it's a logical choice, it's the only....not necessarily the best. To be fair, this visit was in the very beginning of October, and from what I could see into the kitchen, perhaps the B team were playing as I only saw "kids" (teens) in the kitchen and not the chef that was advertised. We started with the oysters from Aphrodite Oysters (local) and that set the disappointing tone. We had been buying from Weskeag Oyster Company so the bar was set high and super plump . Not only were these shriveled up and never should've left the kitchen (again, if the resident chef was there he wouldn't have let these leave the kitchen.) but I got a bad one... if you are an oyster aficionado you know what I mean and it tasted rancid on top of it, had to spit it out. Although the server was pleasant and appeared professional, she made zero attempt to atone for the substandard and bad oyster other than a half-hearted sorry. She offered another cocktail but then charge me for it. Cocktails were delicious but disingenuous. They filled the tiny tumbler on an angle with water and froze it so only about 3 ounces of fit and charged $17 for it. We have no problem paying for a quality crafted cocktail that actually has a mouth full in it. I ordered the gnocchi and my husband had the hanger steak and it was served with fries ...????.. really fries served with dinner at a restaurant purporting itself to be fine dining. We've been fortunate enough to dine in many places through the US and abroad that were elevated to Michelin starred so possibly we should've adjusted our expectations as after three months staying through out the entire state, we had yet to be moved by a meal and remain so. Every place has an off day, you just hope it's not when you decide to eat there.

An amazing afternoon on Monhegan Island! We are not seafood eaters, so the Fish House wasn't for…read moreus. Stumbled upon this incredible little gem! Emma had a "toast" with smoked salmon and capers. Mom and I had spicy peanut noodles, and we all got a medley of fresh drinks. Plus some cookies to go. What an awesome place! Every morsel of food was exceptional!! Plus the view was to diiieeee for!!!

Note: this review is for food/drink, not for the lodging…read more After some initial exploring during a day trip to Monhegan Island, we dropped by the Trailing Yew for a snack. I got a hand pie (was supposed to be the cheeseburger, but ended up with the sweet potato) and a lemonade. The hand pie was amazing, with fresh, flaky crust and wonderful filling...no regrets on the flavor mix-up. I should note the size was more of a turnover/appetizer so not enough to make a meal. The lemonade was fresh and refreshing, though it was more on the tart side so plan to add sugar if you like yours on the sweeter side. For something sweet I tried the brownie and it was really good if not overly moist, something closer to a flourless torte. Like most things on the island the prices weren't cheap, but the quality was there so I'd definitely recommend trying this place out for baked goods or a nice snack.

This place is gorgeous and rustic. Such a perfect, picturesque Maine getaway. We stayed in the…read morerooms next to the restaurant, and it was such a fabulous spot! We actually were able to get a wifi and sporadic 3g signal from out on the patio there. In the morning, we sat out in the chairs just outside our door and listened to the lighthouse foghorn off in the distance and the low rumble of the early morning fishing boats humming around the cove. Our room also had a television and was very spacious for our family of four (I had my two young children with me). Suzen is simply delightful. She truly enjoys cooking, and has taken it upon herself to fix up this place after it was in rough shape before she took it over. She's done a remarkable job. If you're looking for the Ritz, this may not be your place. This is Maine at it's core. Rugged, rustic, beautiful and raw. This is a place we hope to return to every summer.

What a scenic wonderful treat. We unexpectedly stumbled upon this little gem while visiting the…read moresurrounding area. The rooms were charming the views spectacular and the sounds of the fishing boats heading out to see or returning really take you away Cabins and cottages are large and spacious, while rustic they were well furnished we even had a fireplace. Suzen was lovely and accommodating we will definitely return with more friends. And wow can she cook! staff was also warm and friendly Watch the cakes and deserts they are simply out of this world, and you can't beat the fresh seafood of maine, unless her husband Brad brings it off the boat that morning!!

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.

I cannot believe what a wonderful time we had at the LimeRock Inn in Rockland. We stayed at the…read moreinn in the first week of December and it was decorated to the hilt. It made our entire stay happier to have the beautiful Christmas trees and lots of decorations. Our rooms were large and comfortable, and the bathrooms were also quite large. Everything was SO comfortable. Ashley, the manager, was delightful and helpful. The location is in a quiet neighborhood that is just a few minutes walk to downtown Rockland, which was filled with nice places to shop, eat, drink, and even had a chocolate factory! We will definitely return. The breakfast was very nice with fresh ingredients and was filling without being overblown.

Vivian did it again. Another great island adventure. This one on Monhegan. The John Sterling…read moreHarbor House was our base of operations. This is an ideal spot. It's just up from the ferry dock. Breakfast is fresh every morning. Your right at the center of island life with out it being on top of you. The microwave and fridge give you the option to eat on the cheep. However the temptation of the food at The Island Inn just across the road may be hard to resist. The Sterling house puts you at the center of the Island and its history. It is still owned by the original family going back eight generations. Tranquil down east views are out every window. What a great fined.

Love: the pair of Adirondack chairs to behold the priceless views of the sea at sunset…read more Bonus: homemade, freshly baked, warm blueberry muffins every morning. My husband and I stayed with our cocker-spaniel this June (2017) at the JSH Inn. We got along very well with Susan, who is funny and amiable - she even offered to pet sit our dog so we could have an elegant dinner right across the road at The Island Inn! She was an amazing host. Maybe next time we will get to meet her husband Mark. The JSH inn is very conveniently located both to the harbor and to Main St on Monhegan Island. The almost 300-year-old inn was gut renovated in 2005. It is neat and tidy, authentic in design, pro-conservation and cheerful. Susan was incredibly hospitable and helpful, as her knowledge comes from generations of living on the island (during the warm part of the year). In the rooms, you will find authentic touches including old photos of the inn and windows dressed with charming lace curtains. Be on the lookout for small thoughtful luxuries, including a tiny dish of chocolate kisses and a vase of freshly cut purple lupines. I would recommend this inn for couples, singles, and families of a gentle and polite disposition. I'll be back!

We booked a room at this hotel and went to check in and asked for room change after seeing the…read moreroom. The person at the front desk named Jeremy was extremely rude and we ended up leaving the hotel without staying. Daniel (the other person at the front desk) was nice and much more pleasant to deal with. We do not recommend this hotel as we find the attitude in general being too rude (it is not only the north east attitude, we lived in the northeast for decades. This was way worse). Again though, thanks Daniel for being nice and helping us with our refund. For Jeremy: learn a thing or two about customer relations.

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!