Stayed at Fish & Maine for a few days, which is a secondary property of Shining Sails, made up of…read moresmall apartments rather than the more traditional B&B. We had a small one bed with a lovely deck. The apartment was simple, clean, airy, and had all the basics we needed-- and then some, inasmuch as we were prepared to have little internet access but didn't have a problem the few times we did want to get online. Loved our view of Manana, the harbor, & the commercial lobster houses; lobstering is out of season during the summer on Monhegan, so the street was quiet but lined with the interesting paraphernalia of the major local industry that isn't hospitality or art! As is the case on most small East Coast islands I've been on, there are understandable water restrictions, so be prepared to bring your own drinking water (or to buy it at Brackett's Provisions, the excellent small grocer across the street) and to be careful with your washing water. There's no such thing as an inconvenient location in the small fishing village. We had a good fish & lobster house two doors down. Monhegan is a hilly island-- simply getting from the dock to the main road means walking up a not-too-steep hill. Nevertheless, getting to Fish & Maine was pretty level after that first hill, if that's an issue for you. The proprietors, John & Winnie Murdock, were very nice and professional in a friendly way. I look forward to renting from them again in the future!

It is a great location on Monhegan Island and the breakfast is really good. We got the last room…read morethey had available and it was over $300. I know, supply and demand, but brother, how different it is from most places you stay that are over $300! It is a poorly appointed room aesthetically (and it actually includes a bedroom, a kitchenette which we had no use for, a bathroom with a shower). It was " clean-ish", featured a huge spider in the room, the bathroom probably hasn't been updated since the 60s maybe? Maybe the 70s or a decent foot definitely not since the millennium began. The cutest thing in the whole place was the lace valances over the bathroom window. Beyond that it was like bachelor pad in college mixed of this and that. I don't know why I did not take a picture of the bedroom - sorry.

I loved my stay here. It's a great place to stay on a budget trip to Monhegan. The owner was prompt…read morein replying to my reservation request and he sent me a charming little packet of information including information about the island and luggage tags for my bags to be delivered from the dock to the cottage. If you are going more for a luxurious romantic getaway, the Island Inn would be more suited for that purpose. PROS -friendly service -reading room and island info -the epitome of cute cottage decor -inexpensive CONS -we had to take out our own recycling and trash -you have to use the running water sparingly because the island's water supply is small (at least I think that's why) -exterior could use a little upkeep

From the owner: The two apartments with private entrances on the ground floor of our home are clean and quiet - a…read morerestful haven from which to explore Monhegan Island's cliffs, trails, and village.

Incredible. Topside was an amazing stay and experience for us. We booked room 14 which was the…read morecorner top floor building. It's the best ocean view, very private, quiet, and picturesque. The room itself has a view of the harbor with large picture windows, and the bed is very comfy, best we slept all trip. The amenities provide anything you need and they are all clean non toxic products for shampoo, lotions etc. We were greeted in our room with roses, a hand written note, and chocolates which was such the added touch. The private lawn has chairs to enjoy the view, and games like cornhole. Yes, the breakfast is wow! Homeade and tailored for any dietary need as well, so very thoughtful. They provide snacks and drinks all day. Staff is wonderful, and we couldn't have asked for anything better. This is worth your stay! We will be back!

This is a review I don't want to write…read more Our 12-day road trip in honor of our being married 20 years was an incredible experience, which we shall cherish for the rest of our days. As much difficulty as I had planning it (for a variety of reasons I won't bore you with), everything ended up turning out GREAT. Ironically, though, the one place I was MOST excited to experience... Topside Inn... turned out to be our least favorite, and that makes me sad and even a little angry, and that's why I don't want to write the review. I've written many a negative review if a place warrants it, but this one still bothers me. It wasn't that it was horrible. No. In fact, I would probably say that our stay was even "decent" overall, but there were some annoyances and disappointments. I'll start with the disappointment. We stayed at this inn during our actual anniversary. The person assisting my travel agent friend who booked it said how excited they were at the inn. Here's the irony... not only did they do NOTHING for it, they couldn't even muster saying "oh, we heard it was your anniversary. Happy anniversary." NOTHING. Not one word. Not one gesture. Did I need them to do something? No. We had our own celebration, but at every other place we stayed for our 12-day trip, the other places somehow acknowledged our anniversary with kind words and/or some gesture... like a little box of chocolates or a 1/2 split of sparkling wine/champagne. Something. Did I expect anything? Not at all... but again, when the reservationist made an initial fuss over our anniversary being at THEIR place and how exciting it was, yeah, I expected at least a greeting. Now for the annoyances. I have a bad back and bad knee. The reservationist was given a full explanation of what our room needs would be. No stairs, easy access, difficulty with uneven ground, and they assured my travel agent friend they had the perfect room for us. They said the room would be on the ground level with no stairs involved. The problem is that they did not pay attention because I ended up dealing with very uneven ground walking up and down a gravel incline, along with a few stairs to boot, and they could have given us a room on the same level as the parking lot where we'd only have to wheel our suitcases a few feet to the room without any stairs, gravel or inclines. In a few words, they BLEW IT. It wasn't easy for me to deal with the slippery gravel, not to mention the incline and the few stairs, but I dealt with it. I just know it could've been MUCH EASIER if THEY had paid attention. I had never been to their property before, so I would have no way to know how things were laid out or what room would suit me best... but they did. The room itself was clean and SOMEWHAT comfortable. I say only somewhat because the mattress, at least in the room we stayed in, was very weird. The sides of the mattress severely sloped downward, so that when I would sit on it or even lay, I felt like I would roll right off... esp. on the side of the bed where I slept. This was an issue throughout our stay, and it definitely posed a challenge to deal with it. Another issue I had with the room was that the shower was small, but worse than that, it was incredibly slippery. I was terrified I was going to fall because there was nothing to hold onto; nor was their any non-slip mat or strips. People rave about the breakfasts served here. I was expecting some incredible elaborate feast, based on what we read and were told. However, I was completely underwhelmed with the breakfast when we were there. Basically, we were given scrambled eggs and sausage, neither of which was anything special in taste or presentation. There was some kind of strawberry sauce over a biscuit, and while it looked pretty, it had no flavor. I'm not a cereal eater, so I didn't have any. I don't know... it was a big miss to me. I just didn't see or taste why people think this is so wonderful. It completely eluded me. We paid a lot of money to stay here. It should've been a lot better for what we paid, and by the way, we paid less everywhere else and got much better service, much better comfort, and we were treated better by any of the other places we stayed at. There are enough other choices in this town that if we ever return, it won't be to this establishment. Again, it wasn't bad... it just wasn't great either.

My partner took me to The Chadwick for my birthday, and boy did we have the best time! Parking and…read morechecking in was a breeze and we got right up to our room which was super cozy, and we had our own private bathroom across the hall! We loved the greeting committee (three huskies :)) and all the treats and cookies left out for guests! The breakfast was absolutely the highlight, where Erin happened to make my favorite, blueberry pancakes with a lemon drizzle! She accommodated my egg allergy as well! I will be recommending this bnb to friends heading to Portland and will for sure return!

We stayed at the Chadwick for a week vacation and it was magical. The room was gorgeous and…read morecomfortable. The breakfasts were absolutely delicious (especially the orange and chocolate chip ricotta pancakes!) The absolute highlight of the stay, however, was the family running the bed and breakfast. Erin and Zack were so kind and welcoming. They were easy to talk to and had amazing recommendations for our stay. Their daughter Lily kept us entertained with many stories. Their dogs were adorable and greeted us the moment we hit the bottom of the stairs. We couldn't recommend the Chadwick enough for its accommodations and amazing hospitality!

It was my first time staying at a B&B. A very high bar has been set, so other places had better…read moreworry. Everything was wonderful, from the location, to the room, to the friendly owners as well as the other patrons. For three days there was never a grumpy face among anyone. There was only one negative thing: being woken by the smell of sunrise potatoes being made for breakfast. Revenge was gotten by eating the culprit so all was good in the end. I absolutely would not hesitate staying here again, so much so that it may make me return for another visit soon.

What a great place and location. Short walk to downtown. Room was very nice. Stephanie was so…read moreaccommodating. Breakfast was delightful. We will be back.

This is our 5th time staying here and as usual it has been awesome! The room is spotless, staff is…read morealways friendly and ready to help with anything you need. Breakfast is served every morning and it's a preset menu, there is usually eggs and some sort of meat ( like the best bacon ever) fruit and a homemade pastry. The views are the star of the show, lobster boats chugging along, lots of places to sit and of course a pool. We have already booked for next year!

The island is beautiful and views are great. However the inn is like a trip to grandmas house,…read morekind of old and worn. Breakfast was good. Would probably not stay there again.

Punu's in Portland is definitely the hidden gem of Portland! Offering unique upscale…read moreaccommodations in the heart of downtown Portland, Punu's in Portland is only a hop, skip, and jump away from all the best restaurants, breweries, shops, galleries & waterfront. Punu of Punu's in Portland personally goes the extra mile to makes each of his guests feel comfortable. I would definitely recommend this place to my friends and family. There is only one downside...Punu tends to jump on his guests in bed as his version of the "front desk wake-up call".

Excellent host and amenities. Only downside was no bug spray or sunscreen. Hospitality was great…read more The breakfast on hiking day was exceptional. I enjoyed my visit.

Our entire experience at this B&B was incredible from the moment we arrived to the moment we left…read more This was our first experience at a B&B and we'll certainly be back.

I cannot believe what a wonderful time we had at the LimeRock Inn in Rockland. We stayed at the…read moreinn in the first week of December and it was decorated to the hilt. It made our entire stay happier to have the beautiful Christmas trees and lots of decorations. Our rooms were large and comfortable, and the bathrooms were also quite large. Everything was SO comfortable. Ashley, the manager, was delightful and helpful. The location is in a quiet neighborhood that is just a few minutes walk to downtown Rockland, which was filled with nice places to shop, eat, drink, and even had a chocolate factory! We will definitely return. The breakfast was very nice with fresh ingredients and was filling without being overblown.

Stone House Manor is an excellent place to relax on the coast of Maine while enjoying the stunning…read morePopham Beach area. I've been going here for years with my family and we have so many wonderful memories together. The elegant architecture of the house with the salt air breezes is so conducive to falling asleep to the sound of the ocean is soothing. The outside grounds have many sitting areas to find a place to sit and read or have conversations. The front yard slopes down to Mirror Lake with excellent fresh water, swimming. One of my favorite places is the screened in porch that overlooks the front Yard down to Mirror Lake. Over the years, the gentle pace, has allowed us to re-energize ourselves. You have time to talk and plan our future goals. The owner Jane is an excellent host‼

You can't stay at a better place in the area. Tim and Jane are very gracious hosts, and the house…read moreincredible. The owners have captured the essence of the area, and understand what it's all about to be in Popham Beach.