"" HIKER BEWARE "" !! Over priced and scam you out of every penny you got !! Dirty and rude ! The…read moreowners demeanor was very childish and his actions rude! Place is a party house ! We left and stayed at the lake house ! Shaws isn't a place to stay at if you want to relax before finishing up a thruhike ! Its a party spot for adults who haven't grown up! Its a joke ! Odin ECT 2025

Accommodating and welcoming. I would without hesitation recommend Shaw's for their expertise and…read moresupport and their genuine love. It's hard to describe the connections that they make with you. With me a struggling older hiker they welcomed me, spent time getting to know me and helped me sort out my issues. Everything is clean, breakfast was plentiful and delicious. Poet was behind the flattop killing it. I've stayed in both the bunkhouse and a private room, both were comfortable with plenty of blankets. The gear resupply selection was excellent. The value is in the service (love) and location and options. Their crew is dedicated and meticulous.

Food was decent. View is beautiful and we found the service to be good. Could use some healthier…read moreoptions on the menu

Awesome environment with all an AT hiker could ever hope for:…read more- beds - highly efficient washer/dryer for $5 - couches - TV/movies - coffee in the AM - microwave/fridge/toaster Not to mention the fact that he staff are all about the nicest folks you will ever meet. (Larger bed upstairs not the most comfy but considering all else - who cares!)

We stayed in the family room this weekend. The location is great--so close to the mountain and the…read moreoutdoor center. Everything was clean and comfortable. Breakfast could have been a bit more robust but it was sufficient.

Love this hostel. Stayed here as a section hiker and they couldn't have been more friendly…read more "Hostel" doesn't really fit because it is very upscale. But it still has all the vibes of a hostel. Good resupply, shuttles, trail info. Upgrade to a private room if you can. Would love to see this place in the winter. I think it would be ideal for a family who plans to ski.

Just completed the 100 Mile Wilderness over a 12 day period with two friends who have been doing…read moretrips with me for 25 years now. Was very happy to have stumbled upon Phil's 100 Mile Wilderness for a whole host of reasons. First, Phil made it simple and easy and gave us peace of mind. Knowing we would be entering a 100 mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail with no stores or simple exit routes meant we had to be 100% on everything and Phil helped make that happen for us. It started with a stay in a private cabin so we could get a good night's sleep before getting dropped off at Able Bridge. We had hot showers, fresh towels, free sodas, and a nice tour of everything else available to us. Early the next morning, we had coffee and then was off to our drop off location. Two stop options for food, last minute items we may need and bathroom breaks were helpful. At the drop off, Phil told us he knows all the entry/exit points along the trail so if someone rolled an ankle or got sick, he's would be there to help. Just text him and he would give instructions. Only thing one needs to know is that Verizon works in most areas while AT&T worked hardly anywhere. We never needed Phil's help and completed our North to South trip without a hitch but we felt confident that had we needed help, Phil would be there for us. It gave us a comfortable feeling. Food drops were key and this was another area where Phil did a stellar job. We had a choice of one or two food drop areas. We chose two and at each, we resupplied, emptied our garbage, left unneeded items, grabbed complementary sodas and continued on our way. When we got back in town, we stayed one more night - enjoyed the clean, hot showers and a restful night in a real bed before driving home. If you want to hike the 100 Mile Wilderness, I highly recommend Phil's company. He's more than a businessman - more like a friend in Maine. The prices are very reasonable too. Remember to buy a map from Phil and have him mark it up for you with all the best (unlisted) camping spots so you don't have to get stuck in a high use area where you lose that feeling of being away from everyone. We just loved his secret spots - all with access to water.

I visited Phil's, for the first time, in May. Stayed for a couple days to do a check out hike for…read moremy upcoming trip through the 100MW. On that trip I was the only guest. Phil gave me a tour of his place and provided some valuable tips. Coffee was ready in the morning - I appreciated the company (from both Phil and Woody). Used the grill that evening and spent time reading in the "community center". I felt totally at home and had a chance to destress from life. My sister and I returned at the end of June for our hike. Cabin was ready when we arrived. Phil was as engaging as ever. He dropped us at Abol Bridge in the morning. Unfortunately my sister fell and tore her ACL on the hike. Phil provided instructions for how to get her out and even, personally hiked in to look for us. After she got off trail, he helped me plan a two day solo hike. Really awesome place! I now think of Phil as a friend. I'd highly recommend.

Shared a private room (with a friend) with access to kitchen, fridge, bathroom, shower and laundry…read more Very charming with easy access to several restaurants. The entire staff was amazing, very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this hostel and, in fact, am thinking about a return trip to tackle the southern half of the 100 mile wilderness.

Stayed in a private room and the bunk house during a trip to the 100 mile wilderness. Used the…read moreshuttle service and a resupply. Everything went so smoothly and the level of knowledge of the employees and owners about the trail gave me the confidence boost I needed. If you are looking for an outfitter you can stop looking and start booking. Great resupply/ equipment store at the hostel as well. A one stop shop

Great people, fellowship and hospitality!!! Highly recommend…read moreto AT hikers, leaf peepers, or anyone wanting to decompress.

We stayed here during a two day music festival at the waterfront. Very friendly and helpful staff,…read moreclean spacious room, great location. They offer parking that was cheaper than the event parking in the same garage. Short walk to the venue, and lots of options for eating, drinking, and shopping in the immediate area. Prior to booking, I emailed them to clarify some concerns, and they were very polite and accommodating. Despite them warning us that our particular room might be a bit noisy at night, we found it to actually be very well sound-proofed. I like that they allow you 24 hour access to the parking garage that is locked up at night, and they provide a key to the lobby door so you can go in and out at any hour (the hotel lobby is locked at night). There is a connected coffee shop, where we had some great coffee and a good light breakfast the next morning.

We'd never heard of the Charles Inn, and came upon them while booking a long weekend on Expedia…read more It's in a GREAT location in historic downtown Bangor, within walking distance to plenty of shops, restaurants and cafes. There's an adjacent coffee shop so there was the bonus of being greeted with the coffee aroma when entering the lobby. The hotel and café staff were pleasant enough. Bangor, Maine is the hometown of author Stephen King, and The Charles Inn has a Stephen King suite. I took two steps inside, saw the poster of Jack Nicholson in the "heeeeere's Johnny!" scene opposite the bed, and asked for a new room. Not my cup of tea, but apparently it's a very popular request to stay in this suite. While it may sound strange, staying at the hotel reminded me very much of sleeping over at my grandmother's house, where she lived the 40 years I had her -- some quirky things, some good things, some not-so-good things -- antique furniture, gold-framed mirrors, huge windows that didn't block out much noise, curtains that didn't quite close all the way, a toilet than runs constantly unless you jiggle the handle just right, creaky floors, abysmal water pressure, and generally in need of a good cleaning. The fan in the bathroom didn't work, and there was practically no place to hang anything. There was a small rack near the door with three flimsy hangers. Being late fall in Maine, having a place to hang coats and hats is important. We ended up just tossing our things on the bed which was not ideal. Another thing to note is that while "free parking" may be advertised, that translates to "street parking," and depending where you park, the time limit could be 90 minutes, 2 hours, or 4 hours. There is no hotel parking lot. There is a parking garage just down the block, but it's closed and locked on weekends -- so if you park there on a Friday afternoon/ evening, you're not getting out until Monday. The entire parking situation was very odd to me and is important to know for others traveling here. For the proximity to things downtown, I'd recommend the Charles Inn. For me, I'm not sure I'd stay again for the lack of some conveniences. When I'm traveling I'm trying to avoid hassles and annoyances and I can't say that my stay was void of either.

The best service! Staff was helpful, location was amazing, all the amenities! Who can beat free…read morelaundry with a fantastic breakfast??? Very knowledgeable about area. They also did a great job blending care for the day, section, thru hikers plus just touring folks. Love the wraparound porch.

The staff is very rude and dismissive. Don't go here if you want to relax. They cant even treat you…read morelike a person they will just ignore you.

The red house was very homey and comfortable. We had a nice evening, it was very clean. Quite and…read morepeaceful location. If your looking to get away from the crowd, this is a great place to stay. Lou was very hospitable. Just a few minutes from Stonington, a quaint Maine fishing town, so glad we came out here.