It was a very nice stay... Jess was awesome. She took the time to answer our questions and showed…read moreus around... thank you for a great time.

These people that own this motel are VERY RUDE, and definitely NOT COMPASSIONATE for my party that…read morewas attending my fiancé memorial. We were flying from New Orleans to Portland, and by no fault of ours, our flights were canceled because of the Global IT situation. This motel ended up charging us anyway and we NEVER left our home state of Louisiana. When brought to their attention that our flights were canceled, the owner said, "we have bills to pay." Well, when I do fly to Portland, this is a DEFINITE PROMISE, I will NOT be staying at this motel. I will drive 50 miles out of our way to avoid these inconsiderate, rude and selfish people. The Better Business Bureau will be hearing from me.

We stayed at the Kawanhee Inn for the first time this past weekend and were genuinely impressed…read morefrom the moment we arrived. The setting, right on the shores of Webb Lake, is classic Maine; peaceful, unspoiled, and incredibly quiet. It was exactly the kind of getaway we needed. The stillness of the lake, the fresh air, and the surrounding woods created the perfect atmosphere for unwinding. If you're someone with a busy life looking to truly disconnect and recharge, this is the place. Our room was cozy, clean, and full of rustic character, the kind of place that makes you feel instantly at ease. It had that old Maine lodge charm that feels authentic rather than overdone. The restaurant was another highlight. The meal we had was outstanding, thoughtfully prepared, full of flavor, and clearly made with care. The menu was creative yet familiar, and our dishes were beautifully presented. You can tell they take pride in what they serve. Apparently they have a new chef, who prepared everything wonderfully. Karla at the bar made a lasting impression. She was warm, welcoming, and made us feel right at home. In fact, every staff member we encountered was kind, attentive, and genuinely seemed to care about guests' experiences. It's rare to find that kind of consistency. Celina checked us in and was an absolute pro and delight. Brandy was our server in the restaurant and was an absolute delight to work with. We left feeling rested, well-fed, and grateful to have found such a special place. We're already looking forward to returning next year and soaking up more of the calm and charm that make the Kawanhee Inn such a gem. Tip: we love sleeping with a fan on. The room had an effective ceiling fan and a stand fan, but we also brought our own. Luckily, we had a three-plug extension cord that helped not only with the fan, but also with bedside charging as there was a plug only on one side of the bed.

I asked about lobster bisque. Then ordered it. It was horrible. Coffee was like mud. I told the…read morevery rude waitress, and I gave it back, and she still charged me.

Such a cute place! While traveling through, we decided to stop for lunch somewhere before heading…read moreto our final destination for the day. We couldn't find too many restaurants around where we were and originally found a deli a short distance away. When we walked in, we felt a tad out of place and it looked a bit shady on the quality of food, so we left. We then found a Paul Bunyan statue and visitor center so figured we'd ask at the visitor center where to go. The nice man told us Brick and Stone. Glad we went! The young girl that was our waitress was super nice and chatted to us for a while about our travels. I had a Caesar salad and slice of pizza and my husband got their chopped cheese ( which is apparently a chopped up burger and not actually just chopped cheese). He really liked his burger, and my salad was ginormous. I'd highly recommend this place if you are traveling through.

Overall a great dining experience. Restaurant was clean, modern and comfortable. Service was very…read morefriendly. Menu was okay, not a good variety of offerings but we did all find something we were pleased with. Fish and chips was excellent. The sidewinder fries were delish!! The rigatoni tarragon was yummy with perfectly al dente pasta. The Jack white pizza was really good, but heavy. It needed something to cut the heaviness, like tomatoes. I squeezed on some fresh lemon juice, which made it much better. The haddock tacos and poke bowl was also great! Only complaint was the cocktail I ordered wouldn't have surprised me if it was virgin, not okay for such a high priced drink.

A bit outdated but our stay was marvelous! Only complaint was a car issue with valet where it took…read more45 min to get our vehicle with nobody else waiting . Other than that - great service and great amenities! Perfect spot for a weekend getaway!

I usually never take time out to review a resort. But this resort, the staff went all out and was…read moreso friendly, personable and approachable that I felt compelled to write a review to acknowledge their customer service, the overall experience and the way the resort felt when we were there during our recent vacation in end of June to July 4th (6/27/25-7/4/25) Front staff Jay (3pm to 11pm shift) was great. Very friendly and had lots of recommendations of place to visit around the surrounding area of Newry, Maine. Always approachable via text message and always knew my name and called me by name when he saw me. The activities the resort put out in the lounge for the kids was also the best I have seen in the many timeshare resorts I been to. Thumbs up to the resort and team for thinking about the kids. Greg (11pm to 7am overnight shift) was extremely friendly and helpful , the first night we checked in as we got there at 3am after (15 hour) drive from NYC to Newry. On our second to last night my daughter saw a teddy bear at their mini gift shop and since my daughter refuse to part with it, Greg was so nice to buy it for her. The gesture touched my heart and may our trip extra special. Unfortunately we didn't know their summer season begins after July 4th. Most resorts the season begins after Memorial Day. But I guess, not here. So we were 1 week too early which meant most activities didn't start yet. But on the flip side, we had the resort all to ourselves and also the undivided attention of all the staff. Greg said the staff works between Sunday river and the other two resorts. The Grand Summit lodge and our resort - The Jordan. We went to visit the other two resorts and the golf course on our last few days and we loved the decor and feel of our resort more. It was more modern and sophisticated, also bigger. The sister resort looked older and less expensive in comparison. The room we got check into on the first night was a studio deluxe and it had problems. The closet door was broken and we didn't know it was a Murphy bed with a sofa bed. So we called front desk regarding a room upgrade. The staff in the morning Gary, saw the notes left by Greg and we were allowed to upgrade (on the house) to a bigger unit - two floors with two bedrooms, a sunroof, balcony and two private full size bathrooms with loft upstairs bedroom and a master bedroom with full living room and full kitchen. It was a surprise and well received upgrade on the house. We loved it to say the least. We didn't have our housekeeper do much except to change the towels and take out the garbage. I guess they must had been happy. They were friendly and gave my daughter rubber ducky and bubble bath soap. On second to last day another housekeeping staff got my daughter crayon, coloring pages and candy. Their mascot Eddy and Betty the yetis are quite adorable. And it's an ongoing theme throughout the resort. They are trying to make this resort an all season resort. But you can tell they are mostly ski and winter snow season resort and best time to come is during the ski season. Probably most popular time too. Our check out was July 4th, but we stayed nearby for the firework show at Gotham, NH. As the resort prepared for Independence Day they put out a lot of treats and glow sticks as well as stickers and candy. Which was a nice surprise. The resort also has grills that allow guest to use any times. We grilled! Also had a pool and hot tub ... too bad the hours were so restrictive and close early that we only got to use it for 10 mins on one of our days. Lastly the gym was open longer, and guest can use it whenever. Making s'mores on the fire pit seems like a big thing in Newry and in the neighboring town. So we did that activity twice. It was fun! The resort provided all the supplies. Personally, I love the feel of this resort and highly recommend them. If it wasn't such a far drive, I would go more often. Maybe in the future will try to go here for ski season.

Janet quickly called back after I left a message on Saturday asking whether she could make and…read moredeliver a flower arrangement for a death in the family. She charged a reasonable amount, sent a photo of the arrangement, and confirmed delivery. The only drawback was that Janet was not set up for credit card payment. I recommend Janet for flower delivery in the Bethel, ME area.

I worked with Janet from Designs Florist and Interiors and she was amazing! I had my wedding in the…read moreBethel area and she made it just perfect. She had great ideas and just made everything come together and how I imagined it. I would recommend her in a heart beat! She was fantastic!!!

Excellent independent book store! Such great selections and personal service to find the perfect…read moreread. If they don't have it in they will order it and items comes in quickly. Happy Reading ‼

I've started using DDG as my go-to source for ordering books online, as a more ethical alternative…read moreto Amazon. Shipping's free with media mail if you order a couple, and cheap otherwise; and they're super nice and helpful. Their website is pretty easy to use as well, and they can get almost anything.