We stayed with another family in karlsted 85. Rooms were spacious and clean. The beds were very…read morecomfortable. Staff was super friendly. There is several things to do onsite including a game room, gym, trails, playground, boats on a koi pond, and several pools and hot tubs which I appreciate them being heated! 1 minute drive to storyland. The view from the room was amazing. We enjoyed our stay here.

The only thing good about this place was the view from our room. I rented 2 nights for my…read moreAnniversary with my husband, no kids, no work. Was looking forward to sitting in the jacuzzi in our "penthouse" the whole weekend. Well I decided, because of horror stories of Jacuzzis in hotels, that I was going to run a bottle of bleach with warm water through it when I got there. The jacuzzi was nasty the amount of dead skin and black mold that came out just from that was disgusting. The office sent housekeeping up to the room to clean the jacuzzi. And took half off our first night since we couldn't use it. We'll I decided to pull off the jets and look to see if they cleaned. Nope. I took a toothbrush and bleach and scrubbed every single jet. This is my vacation. I have worked my ass off this summer and paid alot of money to literally scrub a jacuzzi to use ONE time! Will NEVER go back and will NEVER recommend to anyone. If you're reading this and are in CH133B this week. The jacuzzi is nice and clean. You're welcome.

My husband and I had a horseback riding lesson here. Lexi was our trainer. She was extraordinary…read more The whole experience was wonderful. The people who work there were so kind and professional. Great place to take your family.

Oh wow! Dreams do come true. What an amazing 1 mile sleigh ride through beautiful Christmas lights…read moreblanketed in fresh snow. It was magical. The entire property is like a Norman Rockwell painting. The beautiful sleighs and horses, multiple fire pits with s'mores kits, complimentary hot chocolate, and jingle bells from the sleighs heard all throughout. Bring your own blanket and cuddle up with those you love as you ride thru beautiful scenery, over bridges, beside frozen rivers and gazebos covered in white lights. It's romantic. It's magical. It's Christmas!

I dont think its any surprise that staying at the Omni is a top notch experience, but I was…read moreincredibly surprised at how family friendly this resort was. I came here with my Husband before we had kids and was expecting myself to have to eat in the room to keep my feral kids out of the way of the guests, but that could not have been further from the truth! Stayed at the Omni with my three kids, 5 and under, and in laws for a few nights and had an incredible experience. As soon as we arrived, everyone was incredibly friendly. Nick gave our kids a very warm welcome and handed them all super nice kids welcome bags. He was also the last person we saw when we left and he did a great job, super friendly! The resort has plenty of outdoor areas for the kids to run around and get some energy out. The indoor pool was perfect for kids. Only went up to 4 ft and there was a 1.5 ft wading area for the babies. There is a toy store on site in case you want to get the kids something. Of course the arcade was a huge hit for our kids. All of our meals were wonderful. We had the best servers. Elena, Peter, Dilek were awesome. Elena made us feel so special and treated me and my mother in law so well! Adam was super helpful and always hustlin around the covered porch area. After the kids were asleep we were able to sneak out to the Conservatory bar (beautiful views of the mountains) and Ben made delicious drinks. Overall we loved it, highly recommend for families, and we will definitely be back. Thank you Omni team!

This is a somewhat difficult place to rate. I was here for a couple full days in May with near…read morestellar weather so views are astoundingly great with mountains and sunsets featuring. The outside when weather is this nice is really good, ample porch seating and exterior reception areas. The food imo is ok. The first meal was a "simple" BLT with really soft and kind of fatty bacon. The soda was also flat. Summer staff return and gearing for the season might lend to this. The exterior temps were hot one day and the lobbies and hallways were just plain hot, too. My room AC ran nonstop and failed to break 74 in the room. The suite was nice if not outdated a bit with carpeted floors that likely met the style of an old hotel but felt old. The Cave bar is a must. Omni is showing signs of reparation on this hotel which shows the grandeur of its day, great molding and architectural accents, but also fighting termite damage, actual termites and bees, one of us was stung in the dining room, inside. The staff is seasonal, with that some younger folks learning the system and very friendly while others, like bellhops seeming disinterested. It's wrapped as looking luxury but with practical gaps in execution.

7/5 stars. Went for the first time with my mom, who's been three times before, this summer. I knew…read moreit was going to be a relaxing experience focused around food and entertainment, but I was still pleasantly surprised by the sense of community the owners cultivate by hosting happy hours, buffet dinners where you sit with other families, and nightly entertainment. I enjoyed time on Lake Kezar (a lake tour on a pontoon, riding a water bike, and swimming), had some excellent meals including a lobster dinner, worked the NYT crossword every morning, and saw a week of enjoyable concerts and shows. The place is filled with huge, multi-generational families, which gives it such a cool vibe. I was among a handful of first-timers, and I think all of us lefting wanting to go back. I so totally understand why my mom has been hyping this experience up since she first went 15 or 20 years ago.

Another fantastic week at Quisi…read more This place is so unique and special. A lake straight off of a picturesque post card. A staff that is cheerful, helpful, kind and talented. Evening performances that you can't believe you are watching in the Maine woods; your waiter is also a fantastic musical theater actor, a beach staffer might be a concert level pianist. several Quisis staff have gone one to Broadway, Lincoln Center, etc. And ownership/management is very aware of the unique community they have created. they love the place and it shows. They do everything they can to make sure your family has a great vacation, all while keeping the traditions that make Quisisana so magical.

What a beautiful place to stay! Highly recommend coming during their March /April months for the…read moredeals. Food is great, service in all areas from in restuarant to room service is excellent. Staff is friendly, willing to go above and beyond! Highly recommend sticking to their pizza and dessert menu, as that was our favorite part of the menu! Rooms are clean and comfortable.

Stopped into the bar for a drink. The cucumber mojito was the best I've had…read more Even with an almost full bar, the bartender was very friendly and attentive. The Hotel is beautiful inside and out.

Learning to ski as an adult is both thrilling and terrifying. While happy with my slow but steady…read moreprogress, I'm often looking for ski locations offering trails that align with my current ability and offer a bit of a challenge when I'm up for it. Cranmore delivered just that and more. Lots of greens and blues where I could work on my skills, try trails with escalating difficulty, and still kick back when I just want to enjoy myself and not be a ball of nerves. I also enjoyed the length and variety of their many trails I could traverse. Was happy to have more options than just a quick up and down in a straight line over a full day of skiing. Their main lift was quick and skiers were able to load efficiently. Lots to look at on the way up. The day of my last visit there were several ski competitions going on just next to the lift so it was fun to watch people competing and see spectators make the trek up to watch as well. Ski patrol were out and about and lots of staff available to check in with as needed. The lodge itself had everything I needed... free cubbies to store your stuff, bench seating to change into your boots, adequate table space both up and downstairs to grab a bite to eat, indoor and outdoor gas fireplaces to huddle by, a bar and hot foods, and best of all... a bathroom at the same level as where you can ski up to so no having to navigate stairs in clunky footwear. Drop off area for skis, quick in and out to purchase tickets, simple walk over to a very large parking area. I can't wait to return when the opportunity arises!

Fun Mt Biking with wide range of trails for all levels, we were able to hit them all. Rental bikes…read morewere mid range requiring multiple adjustments and never dialed in. Pedals are stock plastic with next to no grip making it VERY unsafe when riding many of the trails. If rode again would rent from another shop and if have your own bike then definitely give it a try.

Well, this had not been my first choice to treat my daughter to a spa day for a special birthday…read morebecause prices are, on the surface, ridiculously high. But we found that they're justified to charge it! We didn't book until about a month already of time, for the Saturday of Father's Day weekend. Mani/pedi weren't available due to a wedding party having booked the salon services. So all I booked for us was a regular massage for me and a salt massage for her. Each was well over $200., plus tax and gratuities, but what they offer is amazing. We arrived 90 minutes earlier than our appointment time and were escorted into the locker room and through the premises. We'd brought bathing suits and changed in the well-appointed locker room and locked our belongings in lockers. Took advantage of the hot tub, the beautiful lounges with infused waters and an assortment of high end teas, sat in the sauna...the grounds are exquisite, the parking lot spacious. But the amenities that come with the services (massage, facial) are: robe and slippers, towels, individually wrapped brush, comb, shampoo/conditioner/shower wash/hair elastic, body lotion...not sure if I inadvertently omitted something? We'd have stayed the afternoon except we were hungry. So we showered, dressed, checked out and went to Laconia NH just up the road. It was a morning of pure luxury and our massages were superb, very professional masseuses. A splurge, yes, but at least we feel that they give you your money's worth.

Party of 4 in bar to start our Sunday funday with apps and drinks and Shane and crew were amazing !…read more This place is just beyond gorgeous! Then ... we moved to dining room where there is absolutely no vibe because there was no one in there and the place was just really big. (Maybe they partition on slow nights ?) just wide wide open . Very disappointed in the Seabass and salmon dish. Other friends ordered the steak and the chicken and that looked amazing. Very long wait for our food .. over an hour .. long Wait for a piece of cake? Would return and just hang in bar area . Maybe still working out kinks with the kitchen ? They were off. Our server was super friendly and professional!

The Tarry A While Resort is a place reserved for individuals who yearn for days gone by. The…read moreHighland Lake is the centerpiece of this majestic property. The rooms are neat and very clean. The bed is comfortable and the shower is better than expected. Great water pressure and lots of hot water. There are no TV's, but who needs one here. The resort has a great game room housing both a pool table and ping pong table. It's the perfect place to bring your family. Donna, the innkeeper, understands how to manage this expansive property. It has a wonderful cooked to order breakfast and Friday night Lobster Dinner. Dan, the owner is very hands on working the property from dawn to dusk. We can't wait to come back!

Elegant but simple, lavish but tasteful, cheap but expensive. Haha! All seriousness, I can't…read moreremember a vacation where I had a better time at an affordable rate where the simple pleasures were taken care of. Summer days have never felt more relaxing than when you're by the water in one of their many lounge chairs. If your'e with family, like I was, there's paddle boarding, a game center, picnic areas, and beautiful scenes. Dan and Roseana, and really the whole staff, were so welcoming, warm, and accommodating to our every need. No request went unanswered. If you go you must stay for the weekend, or at least until Friday if you're staying during the week. Their lobster bake by the water is so enjoyable; it's a true Maine experience. In fact, it's more than that. It's a Tarry A While experience. You can't get that kind of community with delicious food anywhere else in Maine. I will definitely be going back and will always ask friends and family to come with me!

Great summer get away. Family run. Awesome lobster casserole and fish chowder next door.read more

My family has been coming here for something like 45 years in a row…read more From the beautiful sandy beaches to the plentiful water sports and great sunsets, WIP is an amazing place. We love the Burnhams and the kids love their weekly ice cream social. Get away from it all and enjoy warm water in Maine (as opposed to the shore)! I'll be back again, 2 weeks from today!