Knowing I had another 11+ mile hike to complete in the area, I knew exactly where I wanted to stay…read morewhen the opportunity arose. Motel was booked solid so I went with a campsite this time around and I am so glad I did. Check-in was again a breeze and the staff are just so nice. Having inquired as to my activities in the area, they remembered the details and brought in up in conversation whenever we ran into each other. A nice personal touch. I stayed at campsite #9 "Double Decker" and it was the perfect size for my medium sized tent and large SUV. It came with a fire pit and picnic table. When you first round the bend, the campsites seem squeezed in there but the site itself felt pretty private once I settled in and I was not bothered by the full campground surrounding me. Quiet hours by 10pm made getting rest for my weekend activities easy peasy. As a solo camper, I felt very safe here. The nearby lounge area had a television, kitchen w. oven, range, refrigerator, and freezer, television, electrical outlets, games and more. Toilets and coin-operated showers were on the backside of this building. I don't mind pay showers but wished I got a little bit more time for my first four quarters as I was scrambling to put more in as I rushed through each visit. Bring plenty with you if you like to take your time. Firewood available for purchase (delivered to your campsite!) along with some other staples. Would absolutely stay here again. And again. And again.

Great Prices...great rooms!!!…read more We got engaged here!!! Came up for Vaca and stayed over night here until my fiance's family camp renters checked out so we could spend the week there! First impression was great!! Cozy good sized rooms for great prices!! Full kitchen in our room! Bathroom was nice and we had two queen beds!! TV and cable and a beautiful deck. Close to Sugarloaf! Place was so adorable and comfy that my fiance proposed to me here!! Made it even more special. The family that owns it are very sweet and were happy we stayed and congratulated us! :) Can't wait to stay here on our anniversary! :)

such a beautiful inn, with cool supernatural haunting activity, staff was super friendly and it was…read moresuch an incredible visit

Very nice small hotel in the remote western mountains of Maine. The room was so immaculate that it…read moremay have been the cleanest hotel room I've ever stayed in. Staff is very friendly and helpful. We stayed in the Studio Suite. The room was modern, clean, warm and comfortable, and included a microwave, refrigerator, tv, free wifi, and a lovely electric fireplace. We enjoyed our overnight stay very much.

This is a review coming from a Thru-hiker…read more What we care about is.... Is the location close to restaurants and grocery stores and within walking distance? Yes! There were two restaurants nearby, a grocery store for resupply, and an alcohol store. For a farther walk you can find a library and a gas station with additional food options. Is a hostel an option? Yes! This morel also has a hostel with hiker boxes and a friendly dog that runs around. There is also a kayak that you can take out for free and kayak on the river behind the motel that leads to a bigger lake. Shower? Yes! Shower with towels included with actual shampoo, conditioner and body wash. You are given one toilet paper roll at a time. Beds? Yes two beds that were comfortable and for $15 extra we were allowed to have a fifth person in the room. WiFi was great and the tv had plenty to watch. Unfortunately no laundry options for hikers nor is there a laundromat in town. That was the only thing it was missing. Kitchen in the hostel.

The staff here is amazing! I especially love the front desk staff. Kristin rescued me this week…read morewhen my phone got wet, and I tried to dry it out in rice...a piece of rice got caught in the charging port so I couldn't recharge! Crisis! She calmly add patiently loaned me her personal flat-top charger then she took the I give and cleaned out the port by blowing in it! She got out that damn piece of rice that was clogging it up! She saved my life. I cannot live without my phone! Thank you, Sugarloaf staff, especially Kristin!

Alright, so, I struggle with the rating for this hotel because although there are soooo many…read morepositive aspects, there were a few things that put a damper on our trip. Simply put, here are the pros and cons; Pro: beautiful, ski-in/ski-out lodge, direct access to the Sugarloaf village, large hot tub outside that overlooks the mountain, not too unreasonable price wise (not cheap, but you are right on the mountain with amazingly close parking) and charming vibe Cons: the check-in procedure is insane. They won't let you check in until 4pm on the dot. I totally understand if they are still cleaning the rooms, but if the rooms are clean and ready to go, just let people check in at like 2 or 3. During covid, it makes zero sense to have a line of 15-20 parties all waiting to check in at the same time. We had a small baby, and there were also several old people checking in. It just seemed asinine to create a policy that goes completely against all common sense during a global pandemic. Anyway, other cons were; the room was so tiny (which isn't horrible, but there were barely any clothing hooks, shelves or drawers to put stuff in-- and who doesn't have a lot of sh--t when they are on a ski trip!?!) and the housekeeping was pretty invisible (I'm fine with not getting room service during a pandemic, but can you at least pick up my trash and give me some towels!?!). So, obviously the pros outweigh the cons, but, the cons did take away from the comfort of our stay. However, I did have a great stay. If I return, I would just come an hour or two later to check in (if it's during covid), and I'd splurge for a larger room.

What a gem - positively magical place!! I came to the lakes region in search of Moose and Loons so…read moreI made sure to book a room in the Haley Pond Lodge section to be right on the water. And while I still haven't found any moose, I saw my first loons in real life right behind my room AND managed to capture their haunting song on video right from my patio!! This beautiful inn has been around for over 100 years - and the inside of the main lodge is full of antiques and is oozing with Victorian charm - so warm and inviting!! All the staff were just fantastic- caring and eager to help and so friendly - in the lodge and the tavern both. I reserved a water view king room in the Haley Pond Lodge and it was huge!! Lots of shelf space and a huge patio overlooking the pond - just magnificent! The room had a standard coffee maker, microwave and fridge. The bathroom was beautiful and everything was spotlessly clean. Water pressure and temp worked perfectly. The grounds are the best part - there are mallard ducks all over the place. I saw two deer right outside my room when I first arrived. One night I heard a moose bugling (mating call) and it was so loud haha! Shame I never saw him lol. There are tons of species of waterfowl on the pond - I saw Ring-necked Ducks and Mergansers!! And the best part was I saw LOONS!! At first, I found a mated pair right out back from my room - and they were fishing - it was so fantastic! And I saw more out across the pond bathing and preening. The mornings were super foggy which created such an eerie ambiance and the loons were crying their haunting song - oh it was just magical! Breakfast isn't included but is served daily. I didn't try it so can't speak to it but I did have dinner in the tavern one night and it was fabulous. I got the Parmesan crab dip and a tavern salad with grilled salmon - all totally delicious. I visited in late September so the fall foliage was just starting to come in - I can only imagine how gorgeous it is during peak foliage. This is a marvelous place to base yourself out of for wildlife chasing, skiing, summer fun on the lakes - for really any kind of vacation honestly. Haley Pond Lodge is detached from the main inn and set quite a ways back - but the grounds are easily walkable. There's plenty of parking and it's very centrally located in the adorable town of Rangeley. I even walked over to the huge Rangeley Lake a few times bc it's so close - it's especially wonderful at sunset. Prices for food and lodging are reasonable, even during peak seasons. All in all I had a great experience and will most definitely be back - without a doubt!

Rangeley Inn is an absolute gem, perfect balance of modern amenities and historic charm! The view…read moreof the lake, the town and the nearby mountains are all breathtaking in all directions. Great meals, and many options, but my favorite surprise was how good the fried chicken was. The Ranegely Inn is a must for any visit to the area!

So, Loon Lodge is an iconic place to visit. The Pub has been a favorite spot for cozy atmosphere…read moreand decent burgers. We visited this past Saturday, Valentine's Day, expecting to enjoy some pub food and a beer on our way to a local event. We arrived at 4:30- well before the expected holiday rush. Uh oh!! No more pub type menu. Not just for Valentine's Day- but forever. It's over. So, that leaves you with dinner plate options ranging from $30 to $45. I had the shrimp Thai noodles and my husband had the mushroom risotto - which were the lower priced items on the menu. (We wanted simple fair, not a $45 plate, and did our best to pivot). The noodles were okay. The risotto was overly salty and looked as though it had sat under the heat light for a long time. Yikes. The friend we dined with ordered Chicken Parm. "Just okay" was the assessment. The meals all came with a small salad. Our server was great and the lodge is lovely but we went for the food. And it let us all down. A bowl of noodles. A bowl of rice. Two beers: $120.00. We won't be going back. Such a shame.

A lovely setting. Small room for the price and non-view. Bathroom was cold. Mold in shower. Not…read moremuch staff, difficult to find someone to ask questions to. I accidentally left two blouses in the room and they wanted $45 to mail them to me (in the same state). Delicious, over priced dinner.

We stayed here 4 years ago when white water rafting and we stopped for lunch again now in our way…read moreback to Canada and we loved it. The pizza is huge and delicious burgers. Everything and everyone great.

Finding a lunch spot as we traveled from Quebec City back to mid-coast Maine on a weekday in…read moreFebruary was not easy. Many restaurants are closed at this time but luckily The Hawks Nest Lodge was open the day we were passing through. We were the only patrons at lunch. Welcomed by several friendly staff and we decided to sit at the bar for lunch. A beautiful pine bar with rustic pine bar seats. The ambiance was very good and very welcoming. Really personable bartender talked with us about the area. Loved the menu of some classics and a lamb burger! Had to get the lamb and glad I did. Delicious. Made with lamb and feta cheese it was served in a burger bun. We upgraded to the French fries, glad we did as they were hot and had a perfect crisp. Really easy parking and good, clean restrooms. A wonderful stop!