Bed and Breakfast establishments aren't the norm for me, but when it was time for our ladies trip…read moreto Maine, I acquiesced for a B&B instead of other options. In retrospect, I would have missed a treat had we not stayed at the Brewster House Bed & Breakfast on Main Street in Freeport, Maine. Owned and run by Kelleigh and Dave, the latter is a trained chef, and the former is a consummate professional in caring for their customers. We also had the pleasure of meeting one of their children and heard a couple of hilarious stories about some oil changing mishaps. Turns out, the breakfast part of the B&B is my element. Instead of one long table, which some B&Bs provide, Brewster House offers smaller tables for two or in our case, tables together to accommodate three guests. We were all seated in one room, a dark blue-walled space with white antique dishes and a moose head as decoration, close enough to talk, yet separated enough to have private conversations. All of us guests chatted and laughed and shared stories as Kelleigh deftly served and described each day's three courses. Dave occasionally looked out, but seemingly a bit shy for compliments stayed in his kingdom of that wonderful kitchen. Here's to Dave who shared some of his culinary acumen in the forms of shirred eggs with fresh greens, firm peaches donned with whipped topping, blueberry-kissed French toast, and so very moist waffles with dreamy homemade syrup. The bath towels were of good, heavy quality, which is important to me and the lotions and soap with little images of a Maine village were nice touches. Being from Florida, we weren't certain if we were dreaming at night when air conditioning was not needed. The property is several decades old and one can hear that when ascending and descending stairs, but they were sturdy so that's all that really matters. I sat on the multi-colored rockers on the porch at the side a time or two and absorbed the peace that I felt at Brewster House. I may never visit Maine again, but Brewster House Bed & Breakfast is etched into my memory as one of my favorite things about my first visit to Freeport, Portland and surrounding quaint towns in Maine. If you ever plan on visiting the area, give this historic location a try.

What a perfect gem! Hospitality top notch. The owners were so sweet and always available. All the…read morelittle touches made it like home. Breakfast and the French pressed coffee were phenomenal. Totally recommend!

We had a brief but enjoyable 2-night visit here; our first trip to this part of Maine. It's a…read morebeautiful part of the state and this B+B is a great location to enjoy it. Carol and Dennis were very friendly, our room was very clean with a great view of Long Lake, breakfast was tasty and filling, and we will certainly be back!

Arlene greeted us with open arms and was very sweet! Honestly, she is my new favorite person. She…read morewalked us up to a $225 room (and gave it to us for much cheaper) with prime water views and made us feel at home and cozy. The beds were SO COZY i did not want to get out. There is a bowl of candy at the door with a guest book full of positive comments . Books, board games, bottle openers, a KEURIG, any toiletry you may have forgotten - including a lint roller, is at your fingertips. There are restaurants, bars, and water activities all around this location in walking distance. When I am in the area again I will definitely be staying here. You should too.

Had an amazing time at NWR! Such a relaxing and fun campground to socially distance and get away…read morefrom all the headaches of 2020..This was truly a great experience! Such a relaxing area nestled away in West Baldwin, ME. The ATV tracks are amazing, there are Webber grills at every glamping cabin, and the fishing is top notch! One of employees named Paul knew all the ATV trails and was able to answer all my questions. This is a true 5 Star experience! ‍

The web site is extremely deceiving, and any photos that are posted are very old. There were many…read moreconcerns with our stay at this establishment. I won't list everything because it would be too long, and will just share the most serious. There were only 5 total campsites occupied during our stay (3 seasonal, 2 regular campers) and everyone we spoke to felt disappointed by the expectation from the web site vs. the very different reality. I hope to save someone else from making the mistake of booking this place. 1. There are no ponds, only swamps. See photos. The web site advertises 3 ponds, even referring to one as the "glamping pond." I promise they are swamps that are entirely taken over by invasive milfoil. Swimming is not only prohibited, but would be impossible and unsafe. As a side note, floats are not allowed in the pool (the only place to swim at this campground). 2. The layout is not at all like a campground. It is an open parking lot. There are no trees and no shade. The camp sites are like parking spots (see photos) with no trees or privacy between sites. 3. They advertise a schedule of activities for the kids. There were zero activities the entire week we were here. There is a rec room, which has tables/chairs, a tv, air hockey, and some board games. 4. Safety-there are no staff members that you will find if you need anything. There is a lady who works the front office but she is often not there. I turned on the oven in our cabin and it immediately started smoking due to sticky burned goop that was left by a previous guest, filling the cabin with smoke and setting off the fire alarm. No employee noticed or came. 5. Dog park-another deceiving part of the web site. It is a very small fenced circle with a tiny dog house in it. Be careful, the dog house has a hornets nest in it. 6. Since there is nothing to do at this campground, we found ourselves driving to off site activities daily. Most things are 45 minutes away. There is a nice beach about 15 minutes away. The nearest grocery store is about 15 minutes away (there is no camp store on site, they only sell ice at the office). I was really looking forward to floating in a lovely pond and enjoying a campground with all the amenities that are advertised here. The theme of the week was how we had been "scammed" and "catfished." We did our best to stay positive and make the best of it. My toddler enjoyed the playground and the bouncy house.

Wonderful location, beautiful accommodations, incredible staff for whom no guest need is too much…read more The food is delicious and abundant. The experience is completed by fantastic resources for the guests: kayaks, canoes, row boats, water skiing, tennis, frisbee golf, and a sauna. It is a wonderful old fashioned experience, where you can untether from electronics and step back in time.

We love this resort we go to as a family of 10 more each time! Wonderful staff, camp for kids,…read morefriendly guests, wonderful cabins and activities of tennis pickleball swimming boating and pingpong etc plus three meals a day and some basics at night like trivia or bingo. You will have as much lobster as you want and a nostalgic feeling if you lived camp. We can't wait for next summer. Thank you Jed and all

Absolutely charming and perfect in every way! Spacious rooms; nice strong air conditioning; super…read morefriendly front desk; decor was upscale and classic. Everything felt new and clean. I want my daughter to choose Bowdoin just so I can stay here again!

BEAUTIFUL Hotel and Suite! The mattress was THE BEST…read moreMATTRESS we've slept on! It was so comfortable, and the bedding was great too. Everything was clean, spacious, and they included extra pillows, a blanket, 2 robes, and extra towels. There was a mini-frig, Keurig Coffee maker, and 2 bottled waters. The room was updated, and had Quartz countertops in the bathroom, kitchenette, on the TV cabinet, dresser, and end tables. The staff were friendly and helpful. Free parking, a nice restaurant onsite. Great location, next to Bowdoin College, which has a gorgeous campus. The only suggestion I have for such a nice hotel is to include a magnifying make-up mirror in the bathroom, which would be helpful for those of us with poor eyesight and/or for those that are shorter and can't get close up to the mirror over the vanity. I realize this is a First-world problem. We would highly recommend this hotel, and we were sad we only booked it for one night, on our way back to Boston.

Clean, quiet large rooms with your own bathroom. Breakfast was amazing. All homemade with the best…read moreingredients. Served in a lovely country dining room or out on the deck under umbrellas. The hosts were very friendly and knowledgeable about the area, but were not intrusive. We felt very comfortable coming and going as we pleased. Their was a lovely garden out front to sit in with a fire pit. A 5 min walk to LL Bean and all the outlet shopping. Easy and safe to walk around, even at night.

Up in Freeport , Me went shopping and then settled into this lovely bed and breakfast. Owners…read moreBill and Mary Ann very friendly and accommodating. Did a birthday package for my daughter- very last minute. They were able to get a bottle of champagne and then we got a basket of goodies. I asked for the Green room that has a hot tub and we enjoyed being relaxed last night. Beds very comfy. Private bathroom. Home very cozy, warm and inviting

Finding a 3 night rental in the summer on Sebago Lake is a tough fete but Steve got us in. Thanks…read moreSteve! We stayed at the Waterview Cottage- the cottage closest to the lake. I can say if you are looking for rustic and basic this is for you. We also thought it was a great price! The layout: The owner lives in the office next to the private beach. The lodge is across the street from the public beach (the lodge has a rec room that everyone can use... piano, foosball table, games, books, etc... My daughter liked it a lot!) There is a road that take you through the property that is lined with cottages. Private beach: has an area roped off just for swimming. There are plastic reclining lawn chairs left out for patrons to use- there were probably about a dozen. Beware- rock city when you enter then you get to sand. They do have 2 canoe's and 2 paddleboats that are available for use plus life jackets too! Added plus! We had the place all to ourselves on an August Saturday morning. Quite pleasant. The cottage we stayed in was a 2 bedroom. The master had a queen bed and we had a small 2nd bedroom with two bunk beds (with really nice mattress'.) My first thought walking in was this place is immaculate! Well kept! We had the basics... beds, fridge, stove, toaster, plates, pans, and towels. It's cozy. We had a nice enclosed deck with a table and a desk. I loved the clothes line- we used it everyday! We also had a charcoal grill available at our cottage. (Don't buy charcoal the owner said lots of people leave it behind so he hooked us up-lighter fluid too!) My suggestion of things to bring: (depending on how long you stay) Garbage bags sponge aluminum foil (helped us a lot in cooking) large knives (to cut/chop with) if you have kids there were no plastic cups I have to tell you if you are looked to be out in the middle of nowhere- this isn't the place for you! The road is really busy even late into the evening. We were on the front porch at midnight and cars were still travelling through- and the headlights hit right into our porch table area. But taking into consideration how close we were to the water and having to carry the kids stuff there- it was good for us to be close. PLUS there is a general store (Gemmes) a very short walk away so it was easy to get there with a child. So we really did like the cottage and it's location. Our only real complaint... the windows are old and swollen frames. The locks on the windows didn't really work. And the room with the most windows... the bunk bed area! I know it's Maine but as a parent I always like safety and security for my child. On top of that- the main cottage door lock did not fit! The owner and his son were quite the duo! Super laid back (literally walks around barefoot all the time) and funny! The son... his hat was on point!

A great place to stay on a wonderfully quiet stretch of Sebago Lake. RTL is run by a family that…read morelives directly on the water. This property is across the road from the lake and is a perfect getaway. The cabins are a bit run down, but it all feels just right. We stayed in the Oakleaf which is the smallest of the cottages. It had a screened in porch, kitchenette, and private bath. Canoes and a paddleboat are available for free for guests. There is a bonfire pit in the common grass area with plenty of seating. For $80 per night, I can't imagine a better deal. A couple of notes if you are planning a visit: 1) You need to send in a 50% deposit by check to reserve your spot. 2) Don't be put off if you don't get through right away, just leave a message and someone will call you back. 3) USE MAPQUEST TO LOCATE RTL. GOOGLE MAPS HAS IT MARKED INCORRECTLY!!!

Overall, we enjoyed our stay at Hillside Cottages, with a few caveats. The place was hard to find…read moreand didn't have a lot of information about things to do in the local area. Furthermore, we didn't realize that Norway was definitely the kind of place where a rental car or pre-booked transportation would have come in handy - it isn't easy to walk around nor are there a lot of options for taxis or food delivery. However, the cottage itself was lovely and quaint, perfect for a couple on a romantic weekend looking to stay indoors or merely enjoy the on-property scenery. We stayed in the MacIntyre which was one of the larger cottages - it featured a bedroom and pullout sofa, a gas fireplace and a roku tv. There was a decent sized balcony with chairs that looked out into the property scenery, facing the main road. The kitchen was equipped with a large variety of cookware, but there was little other than coffee to indulge in. The owners were kind and did their best to accommodate our questions. Grateful for a nice weekend.

Great place to stay. All the amenities of individual hotel rooms, without any noisy neighbors. The…read moreowners are very friendly and will respond promptly to any requests. Tough driveway (steep, dirt) but otherwise- perfect!