STOP. DO. NOT. BOOK. HERE. I am not being dramatic. The…read moreearly reviews for Milliken House were great, but it has been sold and I CAN NOT be more explicit..... DO NOT STAY HERE. Now that I have HOPEFULLY gotten your attention, I will enumerate the reasons for my warning. PLEASE KNOW THAT EASTPORT IS LOVELY, THE PEOPLE THERE ARE WARM AND WELCOMING. With the exception of Pam Francis, Owner and Operator of Milliken House and Old Sow Restaurant. Really, it's unbelievable how inept this woman is. Don't all AirBNBs have information???? Well, not here. Also, isn't the definition of an B& B include breakfast??? Actually, I'm relieved there was no breakfast, as the kitchen was falling in. When I called for the booking, the owner, Pam Francis, did not give me any information, confirmation or any way to communicate with her. I called the week before my stay and had a very hard time getting in touch with her. I offered an email, a credit card....anything to secure our reservation and to get information about our stay. Pam is not on site and has depended on the help from a long-term guest to see to other guest's needs. This is without recompense. Victoria does this from the goodness of her heart. When you arrive, don't expect a welcome, a hello or a kiss my ....... Pam is the most unwelcoming person I have ever encountered. Not only is she unwelcoming, she acted as though we were an inconvenience. I haven't had eyes rolled at me since I was a child. The house, while lovely, is old and in disrepair, the rooms are bare bones. My room had a peeling ceiling. There was no soap, clean sheets, maybe?, old flat pillows, no extra blanket. There WAS a strange closet jammed with detritus that I blocked with a bench. It was creepy. I didn't have a key to lock my door. I hid my belongings in the shower and took pictures of my other stuff to make sure it hadn't been tampered with. Fortunately, the one night I was there was relatively warm, because there is no heat..... in Northern Maine. The whole place was just awful. No, not just awful, it was a travesty. Pam Francis apparently acquired this property with no skill in managing properties. There have been no inspections of her property and she only accepts checks or cash...........WHICH WE FOUND OUT WHEN TRYING TO ESCAPE. The guests that left just before us ( who were booked for multiple nights and left after one) couldn't get in touch with Pam and left her a note saying they would call her with a credit card. She wanted ME to go to a bank and get cash to pay for my stay. I should have been paid to stay there. I would not do that and dragged her info out of her so I could mail her a check when I get home. Why would someone with ZERO people skills, ZERO business sense and ZERO financial acuity try to run an B&B?? I have ideas, but hesitate to name them. The IRS can look into it. I have other reviews and I hope you will see that I am always forthright and honest. DO NOT STAY HERE, DO NOT BOOK HERE. *** Visit Eastport!!! It is lovely and the residents are the BEST!!!

We ended up here because everyone else was booked. We definitely got the short end of the stick. No…read morecaretaker on site and they never showed up until it was time to check out. The gourmet breakfast was never going to be as stated and they never showed up until 10 minutes past when they were supposed to start serving. I would not recommend to anyone.

Stayed one night at the Inn and there was nothing to complain about. Room was large, bright and…read moresuper clean. Really appreciated the comfy mattress and nice towels in the bathroom. Especially liked the communal kitchen area, coffee pods, ice and fruit can all be found for a quick cup or small bite. Full sized fridge with milk and creamers, and a stove and microwave if you wanted heat something up. Great touch and again, super clean and organized. Went to the bar before dinner and had a great time with the staff and a local or two. Nice and friendly, in a nice and friendly town. Breakfast was awesome! Good, strong coffee, overstuffed breakfast burrito (I highly recommend) and the same friendly faces from the day before. The breakfast menu is huge, by the way. All in all a really nice stay in Lubec. Would highly recommend to anyone needing a night or ten and/or a place to refuel. Can't wait to go back!!

We stayed at this wonderful place on May 10th. I have read some of the other reviews, and I wanted…read moreto take some time to tell of our experience and the wonderful customer service that we received from Nadia and the entire staff at the Inn at the Wharf. Let's start with check-in. We arrived in the afternoon/early evening and were greeted instantly. They had everything ready to go, and we were checked in and in the unit within a few minutes. We stayed in the Cliffside (I have slept since then, but it was a bottom-floor room on the ocean, and was Cliff something if I am wrong). The restaurant was closed that evening (we came during off season), and we were directed to a local restaurant (Review is already in for the Water Street Tavern and Inn. Our unit was spotless and had all of the necessities. We did not try the TV (as we were not there to watch it, to enjoy the scenery and time), but the unit was cute. It had a bed, table, chairs for eating, a microwave, TV, coffee machine, two chairs, and deck chairs. It was perfect for our short stay. The bathroom was large with two sinks and a shower/tub combo. We did not really hear anyone, but again, we are in the off-season. The bed was not the most comfortable, but it was not horrible either. There were no issues with temperatures, and the sliding door to the deck was perfect for viewing the sunrise at 5 a.m.! Unfortunately, I left my Apple Watch and only remember hours after we had left. We could not turn around, so I called and eventually spoke with Nadia. She was extremely kind on the phone and in demeanor, and helped tremendously in ensuring I got my item back. Nadia was fantastic in ensuring my item was found and mailing it back to me just a few hours after my call! She provided excellent customer service and did it all with a smile I could feel on the phone. , We also ate breakfast at the Inn at the Wharf before leaving, but it was Mother's Day, and there were not many restaurants in town that served a Mother's Day breakfast. The food was terrific, but we knew that time would be an issue, so we are not stating anything about time. I had the blueberry pancakes and they were terrific. Customer service was excellent, and the place was full! PROS: Views for miles, sunrises that you simply die for Not connected to the main hotel, so feels like an apartment/condo Lots of space on the front deck to sit and view the ocean Local grocery store, no issues finding what we needed Local chocolate shop, Monica's, was great,t and Monica was super sweet CONS: Small town (which is not really a con, but can be if you are looking for activities) Parking is tight

a trip to maine--obviously, but i need to point out the obvious--and why a trip to maine you ask--a…read morephone conversation with my girlfriend and we figured out that the two of us have never been to maine--other than me but it was a drive from new hampshire to portland to fly out. anyway, there was one light house in particular that she needed to see--and she had it in her phone. and of course it was the west quoddy head lighthouse. so we hopped in the car and drove to lubec all the way from albuquerque which is a long story in itself. i was tasked to find lodging all along the trip, and realized that there was not a lot in lubec. Found the West Quoddy Station, and sure why not give it a try. We were so glad we did. the first thing we noticed is that it was QUIET. peaceful quiet. and was everything as advertised. we had the starboard bouy barn, and it was nice and roomy. having a kitchen meant we could just get something in town and cook in the room. to be able to just have a nice meal and enjoy the scenery was fantastic. the room was nice and warm for may, and the shower was terrific. big bathroom which is a plus. definitely worth the drive!!

This is a unique place, and I struggle with the rating because on one hand I can see the thought…read moreand care that went into restoring it, and it is privately owned so I tend to give benefit of the doubt to owner, because owning a business is so difficult. This place is located in one of the most beautiful areas in Maine. The grounds and the buildings are gorgeous, as are all of the surroundings. The exterior of the buildings is immaculately maintained and the landscaping is lovely. We stayed in the Cabin. I booked it because of location and the history of the building. The photos showed it was primitive but clean, and I'm fine with primitive, as long as it's clean. Check in process is very old fashioned...you arrive to find your name on a public bulletin board outside the office, and go to your unlocked cabin to find your keys and a printed welcome note with instructions. Obviously this is not an automated process, and a decent amount of effort goes into this process every day. It was actually quaint. The management had sent a very nice email with a long, detailed list of interesting things to do & amazing sights in the area, along with how to access them. This was very thoughtful & helpful! As stated earlier, the location is breathtaking. Several wildflowers were blooming, including lupines, and the sweeping views of the water were just gorgeous. We loved strolling the grounds and got some amazing photos. It truly felt like "real Maine", not some tourist version. When we arrived & got into the cabin, we noticed an odor that went beyond the usual musty old cabin smell. But it was still at the beginning of the season, so I assumed the old cabin had been shut up all winter and just needed to be aired out. It was fairly dark inside even with the curtains open. I was disappointed to see the leather chair that looked comfy in the photos was actually very old and the seat had what looked to be broken springs showing through, so we didn't sit on it. The kitchen appeared clean & very well appointed with everything you'd need to cook your own meals, including a full size fridge, toaster, microwave and a gas range, and every cooking and eating utensil, including a tea kettle. The bathroom appeared clean, with thick towels, a hair dryer, and soaps/shampoo/conditioner. We opened the windows to let the fresh air in, anxious to go exploring the lighthouse and surrounding area. When we returned, the cabin had still not aired out. Upon turning down the beds, we saw there was a lot of pet hair on the bedspread and on the pillowcases and sheets (we were not traveling with animals). Upon turning on the lamps we saw the shades were stained and there were cobwebs and piles of pet hair on the floors and in the corners, and it was at this point that we noticed one of the bath towels didn't look clean. I'd now lost faith, but there is very little in the way of other places to stay in the area & it was already getting late. My husband said "it's only one night" and we were getting up early the next morning anyway, so we quickly ran to the local Dollar General just before they closed and bought our own blankets and towels. We made the best of it, getting up at 4am (the sky was already getting light at this time) to see the sunrise at West Quoddy Lighthouse, which was an amazing experience! In the light of the morning we saw just how much pet hair was on the floors, and it was pretty gross, but by then we were leaving, heading out for our next adventure. This is my advice to anyone booking the Cabin at West Quoddy Station: check your expectations. We didn't experience any of the spaces other than the Cabin, so this review is only for that particular building. The Cabin IS quite primitive, it smells very musty, and the level of clean was not to our personal satisfaction. But if you're up for some history and adventure and as my husband says "you don't mind feeling like you're staying in some random guy's hunting cabin", you might find yourself having an adventure in an historic building at one of the most beautiful spots in the U.S.

The room was clean when we arrived. The room is small but adequate. There was a handwritten card…read morewelcoming us-that was a nice touch. We stayed 3 nights. Price was high because of a festival. When we arrived there were two cups and 2 k-cups for us to have coffee in the morning and all the normal things like towels and soap in the bathroom. After the first night we just normally expected trash would be taken out, new coffee, maybe new coffee cups. Standard quick tidy up. It didn't happen. So the second night we put the hanger on the door asking for service. It didn't happen either. Office was only open 8-noon. We left before 8 each morning. The notice on the door in our room said cleaning was 9-1 each day. Clearly the owners are not focused on this property or the guests. We heard they owned another property and might be there if we needed something. Shockingly, following up on whether or not we got clean dry towels was not our priority either during our stay. I would probably try another spot next time.

In the past 12 months we have stayed 3 times at the Margaretta Inn Machias, Maine. What a great…read morechoice we made staying here. Clean, clean, comfortable, and the management is second to none. Stay here when in the area, you won't be disappointed. Richard and Cindy

This place doesn't look like much from the outside but, wow-- I was so surprised and impressed once…read morewe went into our room. Spacious, updated furnishings, and an amazing view of the river. The shower/tub appeared to be brand new and I felt like I was the first guest to use it. The river is RIGHT there, off the balcony out back.

Top notch customer service! Super clean, modern, and very comfortable rooms with a beautiful view…read moreof the Machias River. The grounds include a fire pit and spaces to gather with friends, or to just sit and chill by the river. Helen's Restaurant and many other excellent eateries are close by, as are The Downeast Trail and the University of Maine at Machias. I definitely recommend the Machias River Inn!

Beautiful restored home with friendly hosts, comfortable quiet large rooms, nice homemade…read morebreakfast, large sitting rooms.

We are spoiled for life now! No B&B will ever be able to top the comfort and service of this…read moreabsolutely beautiful establishment. You take a time machine to the 1800's but you bring all your modern creature comforts with you. They have every single amenity you could desire, delicious breakfasts, heavenly beds, act as expertly knowledgeable guides for helping you plan sightseeing adventures and they are just wonderful people who make you feel like friends.....the only negative comment I have is that I am sad that there aren't Talbot House Inns EVERYWHERE in the US. If you come to Maine and you don't stop here, you vacation was incomplete!!

This place is absolutely incredible. My husband and I drove up to Machias to visit our son at…read moresummer camp. We spent a week in Bar Harbor before coming up, and after the crowds and chaos there, this quiet inn was a PERFECT place to decompress and relax. The room is really spacious-- a king-sized bed, table and chairs, and plenty of floor space. Jacuzzi tub and a large bathroom. It looks right out over the river, so you can watch the tide go in and out; we even saw a pair of bald eagles. You can walk down to the river and to the Downeast Sunrise trail, which we biked on. It's extremely quiet, aside from road noise. The hosts are very responsive and were flexible with my schedule. If I am ever back in Machias I will definitely stay here again. Be forewarned that if you want breakfast, your choices are Dunkin Donuts or drive a long way to a different town. Everything in Machias opens at 11:00.

This inn is absolutely perfect! The river view is beautiful. Our room was very clean and we…read moreappreciated all the attention to detail that made our stay so relaxing. Our two young kids loved exploring the well-kept grounds and walking by the river. There were lots of delicious food options nearby as well. Cannot wait to come back!

Our meal was awesome! I am so glad to have been able to patronize this establishment. Good food…read moregood service and the hometown community atmosphere. Loved it!

Tried this place twice. First time waited 45 minutes after ordering. Was told once,I will check on…read morefood. Never appeared and left. As we left of course was told it's ready to be plated. Sorry,I'm out the door. Went back since it's the only place in Lubec that's open. Service slow food just okay. Not a 100 dollar meal. Trying to be fine dining but misses the mark. Owner always present at bar which I find might make staff a bit nervous. Pretty much locals. No complaints about that. Great resources