Great place!!! Definately wanna stay in this place if I go to Maine again…read more Stayed there with 14 other friends this Columbus weekend in the lodge. The rooms, kitchen, living room space are all too good!! There are two pianos!! The best part is the scenery there. It's by the echo lake. Stunning view every morning. And we could go kayaking, boating... and a lot more.

The lodge is very nice. I loved the kitchen with the commercial appliances and ice maker. Very…read moreprivate setting. Would love to go back in the summer. The owner was very nice too. The only issues we had was the heat in the upstairs bedrooms had two settings hot or cold. So we had to go with hot and crack the windows since it was February. I'd also suggest some comfortable living room furniture like some couches it's such a big beautiful room but doesn't have any comfortable seating. There was also a mouse in the house but I thought it was pretty funny trying to catch him. All in all we had a great time and we had 12 people with more than enough room for more.

My husband and I spent a week at Eagles Nest. Loved it. Very small campground, quiet and well…read morekept. Ginny is a super nice host and very friendly. Would repeat visit. Laura & Ed Denman

In an effort to kick off the new year on a positive note my fiancé and I decided to go away for a…read morecouple of nights the first weekend of 2021. After searching for dog friendly places in the New England area for a couple of hours we finally stumbled upon Pressey House in Oakland, ME on Airbnb. Neither of us had ever heard of the town but a quiet Bed & Breakfast on a lake sounded good to us. A few nights later we made the 3 hour drive to Oakland, ME where we checked into the Granite Suite. Originally we were a little dubious because the walls of the suite are described as being the original foundation of the home from 1850 so we were afraid that it might feel like we were in a dark, damp cave but when our Host, Nikki, showed us to where we were going to be staying nothing could have been further from the truth. Although all the of the walls were either granite or brick, the front of the suite was bright with natural light thanks to the window and door and the back of the suite with the comfy, King sized bed had a cozy feel to it. There are a couple of cool little brick arches in the suite that are a unique architectural feature. The bathroom was surprisingly roomy which you don't always find at a B&B and even though there is no bathtub the shower stall had excellent water pressure and didn't feel cramped . The suite also had a pretty good size kitchenette which was really handy to have the two nights we were there. My favorite feature though was the gas fireplace. Each night my fiancé and I spent hours in front of it playing cards and relaxing. It was especially welcome since it snowed while we were there, and nothing is better than coming in from the cold and warming up in front of the fire. There is WiFi available and our signal was strong enough that we experienced no internet issues on our phones and tablets. There is a main common area that was split into two sections: The front section which has a sitting area in front of a wood burning fireplace and the back section which overlooks the lake and functions as a dining space. The quintessential New England feel of the room is warm, inviting and really makes you think of the long history of the home. Although we were the only ones having breakfast each morning in the common area because everyone else was a long term rental, Nikki made sure that she still pulled out all the stops for us. One morning we had fruit salad, cinnamon rolls, homemade frittata, and sausage and then the next day we feasted on fruit salad, pancakes and homemade corned beef hash. The first night that we arrived Nikki had left homemade cookies in our room. The following day at breakfast she got some ideas of what kind of desserts we liked and we came back from a day exploring the area to some homemade strawberry thumbprint cookies in our room (which my fiancé LOVED). So, saying that Nikki is a good cook, who will feed you well feels like an understatement. Our most favorite part of the Pressey House though was Nikki, her husband Ron and their family (pups included). They were extremely friendly, professional, accommodating in every way and it's clear that they want every guest to have an amazing experience when you stay with them. From chatting with Nikki & Ron we learned that they have just recently purchased the inn and have some big plans for it. We can say with certainty that we will be going back for another visit and we look forward to seeing any improvements that they make since it will make an already fabulous B&B even better. We're also looking forward to getting to see the gorgeous lake that Pressey House sits on during the summertime.

This place was our favorite part that captured Maine so beautifully. The hosts and hostesses Nikki,…read moreRon their beautiful children & of course adorable puppies made us feel right at home. We truly appreciated their hospitality and generosity. Waking up on that gorgeous lake in the warm summer, the kids running, jumping, kayaking, playing instead of being on their electronics was an incredible feeling. There was a variety of delicious restaurants & ice cream shoppes close by including vegan options that I of course indulged in. We can't wait to go back and enjoy this beautiful property again. Thank you so much, Danielle, Dom, Tristan, Cameron & Brandon xo

Gary & Fiona are great hosts. The place is beautiful. An Americana feel to it. A lovely, very…read morecomfortable bed, full size bathroom, nicely appointed living room, and even a sun porch which overlooks a beautiful field which you are welcome to walk thru. You'll find apple trees, huge Sugar Maple's and if you if you prefer relax on their back porch. It includes a delicious breakfast. Upon booking, Gary and Fiona asked if we had any dietary restrictions. I mentioned I don't eat pork and as a result along with our delicious home made French Toast covered with homegrown berries we had Chicken and Blueberry sausages and my British born wife who loves her English Breakfast tea had it served to her in a French Press. It was our first stay there but not our last..

This B & B in an historic farmhouse is a wonderful find! The accommodations are incredibly…read moreimmaculate, and tastefully decorated in keeping with the period. But you will not want for any modern conveniences such as WiFi and remote controlled flat screen TV. Thoughtful touches abound such as complementary bottled waters, and spa quality soaps, shampoo, & conditioner. With any B & B, the hosts can be a significant influence when deciding whether to ever return, but no worries @ Sugar Maple Cottage. Hosts, Fiona & Gary, are good friends you have yet to meet.

My husband and I were looking for a fun way to "leaf peep," since the Common Ground Fair was…read morecancelled this year due to the coronavirus precautions. I saw an article about RailCycling, and we thought we'd give it a try. We were not disappointed! So what are RailCycles? Think of a tandem recumbent bike, that runs on train tracks. We started at a historic train station in Unity (unfortunately, we were there too early to partake of the ice cream shop that was housed in one of the buildings, but we did browse a soap shop). Check out the tiny museum, which doubles as a rudimentary gift shop. We then sat down on our Cycle. They are somewhat adjustable for height, but not completely. I'm short (5' tall), and the closest I could get to the pedals had me reaching, because of the placement of the brake cable. When I tried one of the others, the closer setting was too close (maybe sized for a child). My seat also seeped water (though it hadn't rained for days), and I ended up with a very wet butt. The seats also aren't very wide, so take that into account. Once we got started, it was a lot of fun - one major roadway across which Logan stopped traffic so we could cross, followed by a stretch of track that traversed the woods with their beautiful fall colors, then hugged past Unity Pond, through a swampy area (where we were treated to three lovely herons flying past), and across a railroad bridge before stopping to turn around and head back. All the while we pedaled steadily, getting exercise as well as a fun ride through the woods. When we did reach that halfway point, I was disappointed - it all goes by so quickly! The entire trip takes an hour or so. It's not a difficult pedal, though there are some slight grades (remember, these are train tracks, and trains don't do well going up and down hills). I think that if the group (there were five couples, including us) were having trouble keeping up, our guide would have slowed down to accommodate us. But if you're looking for a strenuous workout, you won't find it here. We enjoyed the ride, spent some time together laughing, talking and taking in the scenery - great activity for a beautiful autumn day in Maine. Longer would have been better for us, but Logan did say that a longer ride is planned for October!

Does the job! Comfortable, spacious rooms. Had a great breakfast at Governor's next door. They used…read moreto give little whoopie pies but maybe they change the check in treat from time to time. Either way Fireside is a family favorite. Always feel well cared for when we stay here.

I've stayed at this hotel many times over the years with my kids as a little local mini vacation…read more Went to book a room for our annual mini vacation and was told I have been banned. Supposedly because, as they said, I left a lot of trash in the room. I had a small family birthday party for my son and cleaned up the room, even bringing my own trash bags to do so. I was puzzled & assumed it was a mistake so I reached out to management and received an email back saying that I had taken advantage of their no locals policy. Apparently they don't rent rooms to locals, but bent the rules for me, unbeknownst to me. No one EVER told me that this was a policy. If it was a policy, to not rent locals, then why in the world would they have rented to me? The whole situation is just bizarre. I've spent a lot of money at this hotel over the years and this is the thanks I get. So if you're local I guess you're not allowed to stay at this hotel, but they probably won't tell you that and may rent to you anyway. ?? Warning to locals- you're not allowed here, or maybe you are, or maybe sometimes? Great management. Thanks Fireside. Very nice. I cleaned that room thoroughly when I left, as I always do. If you're local they'll turn on you I guess. I'm still just stunned by this. I never had any issues in all the years I've stayed here, ever. No warnings, no complaints, no mention of not being allowed here. Nada. This is just rotten.

I can't say enough about this place!! As soon as my husband pulled up and entered the office were…read moregreeted by the owner Sheila. She was very polite and explained if we needed anything to call anytime and also who the housekeepers were at the rental. Upon going to my room we ran into both housekeepers and right away they also treated us like family; my husband found that relieving. The room was very clean, spacious, filled with all the cooking and accessories a gal could need. Full fridge, full stove and oven, microwave, very, "very", comfortable beds, and flat screen T. V. For the person that needs space to get business work done, there is a quaint area in the room; plus a dinner table for 2-3. Laundry is on site along with a swimming pool during the summer months. WOW, now that is saying a lot!!! There are plenty of shops and stores in the area. Sheila & Kent makes this place easy to give an AWESOME review!!

Best company in Maine to call for Travel and Vacation Needs! If you are local you can stop in one…read moreof two locations in Waterville or Augusta. If not, you can always call them and they can plan from afar. Don't trust the big online companies, talking to strangers who are handing $1000's of your own money. Unknown fees, oh this upcharge and that. In the end I just want to go to Disney for the best price - and these guys know how to do just that. It's been their thing for over 30 years!