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.

This is by far the nicest resort hotel I have ever been to. The room, the grounds, the staff, the…read moresurroundings and OMG the food! It is expensive and worth every penny. Would love to return.

Had most magical, restful, and phenomenal week at Twin Farms. Thank you to the wonderful staff for…read moretaking such good care of us in every way possible. And props to the chefs for the absolutely delicious food - it was like being served by Michelin starred rockstars every meal. Truly putting all other all-inclusive resorts to shame. I will never stop raving about you

Everything was over the top fabulous. We started with the most delicious giant mussels and Parker…read morehouse rolls followed by the Black Sea bass & pasta. Portions are very large so be aware. Highly recommend this wonderful restaurant although service is a bit slow

Party of 4 in bar to start our Sunday funday with apps and drinks and Shane and crew were amazing !…read more This place is just beyond gorgeous! Then ... we moved to dining room where there is absolutely no vibe because there was no one in there and the place was just really big. (Maybe they partition on slow nights ?) just wide wide open . Very disappointed in the Seabass and salmon dish. Other friends ordered the steak and the chicken and that looked amazing. Very long wait for our food .. over an hour .. long Wait for a piece of cake? Would return and just hang in bar area . Maybe still working out kinks with the kitchen ? They were off. Our server was super friendly and professional!

Stayed for a wedding. Accommodations were as expected, dated but clean…read more My one gripe is that this resort does not have any handicapped accommodations. Extremely difficult to maneuver on the rugged terrain. Gravel, sand, stairs, small bathrooms. Just keep this in mind if you are planning a wedding here and want to include elderly family members :(

We stayed at this resort for my son's wedding August 30th to September 1st, it was amazing, the…read morecottages were beautiful with view of the lake, I highly recommend this place they were excellent right down to all the little details, thank you for a fantastic weekend

1st time here and such a awesome place. Great renovatiin, attention to detail. Location is…read moreperfect. You have to be some type of person to come here and not just see simplicity, elogance and beauty in one space.

My wife and I just finished a wonderful winter escape at the Blue - Inn on the Beach for our…read moreanniversary. The drive to Plumb Island through Newburyport was the perfect introduction to our romantic, north shore getaway. Being from Phoenix, we look forward to our cold, winter adventure each year and neither of us had been anywhere north of Boston before. Before our arrival, communication with the Blue was informative and hand a personal feel. Obviously, the Blue caters to summer beach-goers, and the reserved parking area near the hotel would definitely be a huge plus for folks competing for parking spots, but in winter, there are very few people or cars on the entire island. The Blue is a quaint little hotel nestled on the beach in a neighborhood of New England beach homes. We were happily greeted at the front desk by Blue staff and the General Manager. They tendered to our every need and surprised us with a fabulous fruit and chocolate anniversary gift waiting for us in the room. The room was beautiful with a classic and modern beach feel. Sliding glass doors open up to a wooden deck with a fabulous view of the Atlantic Ocean. We could hear the crashing waves while sitting inside beside the gas fireplace to read. It was magical! Also magical was the bed! We haven't slept that well in years! The bed was so comfortable and my wife loved the pillows so much that she bought the very same ones for home the day we returned. And don't forget the two hot tubs! There is nothing quite as enjoyable as relaxing in a steaming, bubbling hot tub while it's snowing all around you. Honestly, the "hot tubs available" filter was probably what highlighted the Blue to me during my search for this trip. One hot tub is on the second floor deck, overlooking the beach and the second is hidden under the pine trees at the end of a short sidewalk across the street from the main building. Both were large enough for probably 6 people, clean and well maintained. Again, it was February so we had them all to our crazy selves the whole week. The beach is beautiful! There is direct, private access from the second floor of the Blue, via a wooden boardwalk. The beach is sandy with very few rocks. I didn't see any seaweed or anything washing up on shore, but it was February, so I didn't expect to see a whole lot of anything living coming out of the water. Every morning we enjoyed a beautiful sunrise over the ocean while we drank some local coffee delivered direct to the room. Oh yeah, breakfast! Each morning the staff dropped off and adorable wicker basket with fresh, local breakfast offerings plus that wonderful carafe of coffee. We had different breakfast each day, to include quiche, overnight oats, fresh fruit, biscuits, and bacon. Just the right amount for the two of us and we couldn't wait to see what breakfast surprise would arrive each morning. Although Plumb Island may feel remote from the business of the Boston-metro area, the location was great for dipping down to Salem without hitting any traffic, or popping up to New Hampshire for a sleighride through the forest. One morning, after a small nor'easter blew through, our SUV got stuck in the parking lot snow. No worries! The General Manager of the Blue came out to hail down a plow and personally helped push us out. Now that's service! Overall, I would wholeheartedly recommend the Blue -Inn on the Beach to anyone looking for a romantic beach getaway. If you're looking for a less Metropolitan vacation with the proximity to get to Boston in under an hour, the Blue can't be beat. We will definitely be coming back. Maybe even in the summer next time!

Gorgeous luxury lake house cottages. We stayed at the Artist cottage. 2 double bed n 1 pull out…read morecouch. So technically can sleep 6. Cory the groundskeeper Keri's the place pristine. Anything you need he can accommodate. He brought the grill in front of our house so we can have bbq. I love the lake access n all the things you need for water sport. Kayak, paddle buses, canoe, paddle boat. Amazing. After all you daily activities a sit in front n watch the sunset. We also rented a pontoon boat to explore the lake. It was an snacking vacation

When we started wedding planning, my wife and I had a vision. As closely as possible, we wanted to…read morereplicate our family's lake house in New York. We knew we needed a place for 150 people and we knew we wanted it to be drivable for both family and friends in upstate New York and Boston.   We stumbled upon The Lake House Guest Cottages of the Berkshires after months of searching, but the only wedding we had seen hosted there was inside the main cottage. Reluctantly, we decided it was probably too small for us.   Fast forward another month.  Randomly one night, my wife and I both separately pulled up the venue again and I said, "We need to just call them. Maybe they have some grass we can put a tent on." After a couple of email exchanges, Eric, the owner, and Cory, the grounds keeper, invited us out to see the space and were instantly sold. The beautiful grounds, the stunning cottages (or as we like to call them, "mini mansions"), THE VIEW.   Not only did they have four cottages on site where guests could stay, but they also had a field where they had placed a tent for previous weddings that could hold up to 150 guests. We soon found out that over the winter months they would be adding three additional cottages for guests to stay and a seasonal tent to be used for weddings throughout the summer and fall. Needless to say, we booked it.   A couple months into planning, LHGC added a wedding coordinator to their awesome team.  We connected with Kelsey instantly, discussing plans we had made and things we had coming down the line. She was always available if we had a question or concern. Come time to do our walk through before the wedding, we laid out the entire day with the help of Kelsey and our caterer.  We walked away knowing we had the dream team on board.   When our weekend approached, all the new additions were complete and the space was more beautiful than ever. We had our rehearsal brunch Friday morning and welcome party Friday night, both of which allowed for the caterers to take full advantage of the catering kitchen in the main cottage. Kelsey and Cory were completely accommodating and there from start to finish to help with anything we needed.   Our guests arrived sporadically from Friday morning through the evening and spent time playing lawn games, kayaking and paddleboarding on the lake, and enjoying each other's company.  It was so nice to have the entire grounds at our disposal.   On our wedding day, it was just the same. Everything went off seamlessly. Kelsey and Cory were both there if something came up, made sure that set up was perfect, ran the ceremony and reception smoothly and effortlessly.   Our wedding was perfect. It was everything we could have dreamed it to be and more.   Thank you, LHGC, for welcoming us to the family!  We look forward to spending many anniversaries with you on Pontoosuc Lake!

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.

Stopped into the bar for a drink. The cucumber mojito was the best I've had…read more Even with an almost full bar, the bartender was very friendly and attentive. The Hotel is beautiful inside and out.

We enjoyed our stay at the Mountain Top Resort, and attended a wedding on site. This property is…read morelocated in Chittenden which might be convenient during the winter ski season, but we found it a bit out of the way and not very close to much. Rutland is the closest town. About the property, it is nice and seems well cared for and has beautiful views of the reservoir and surrounding mountains. Rooms are a bit dated, but clean. All the staff we met were very friendly. We had a chance to eat dinner at the restaurant on site and we were pleasantly surprised at the caliber of the food, well above standard "hotel" dining. This carried through to the food which was served to us at the wedding, again well above what we expected. There are a variety of activities available, but we felt that the property didn't quite rise to the "resort" bar. Again, winter might be completely different.

Go almost every year with a small group... still a friendly…read morestaff; Brenden at the bar is awesome and can make a cocktail; good items on menu; good wine list; beautiful al fresco dining. But do not ever, ever order a steak if you like it anything under medium or well done. They consistently over cook