In an effort to kick off the new year on a positive note my fiancé and I decided to go away for a…read morecouple of nights the first weekend of 2021. After searching for dog friendly places in the New England area for a couple of hours we finally stumbled upon Pressey House in Oakland, ME on Airbnb. Neither of us had ever heard of the town but a quiet Bed & Breakfast on a lake sounded good to us. A few nights later we made the 3 hour drive to Oakland, ME where we checked into the Granite Suite. Originally we were a little dubious because the walls of the suite are described as being the original foundation of the home from 1850 so we were afraid that it might feel like we were in a dark, damp cave but when our Host, Nikki, showed us to where we were going to be staying nothing could have been further from the truth. Although all the of the walls were either granite or brick, the front of the suite was bright with natural light thanks to the window and door and the back of the suite with the comfy, King sized bed had a cozy feel to it. There are a couple of cool little brick arches in the suite that are a unique architectural feature. The bathroom was surprisingly roomy which you don't always find at a B&B and even though there is no bathtub the shower stall had excellent water pressure and didn't feel cramped . The suite also had a pretty good size kitchenette which was really handy to have the two nights we were there. My favorite feature though was the gas fireplace. Each night my fiancé and I spent hours in front of it playing cards and relaxing. It was especially welcome since it snowed while we were there, and nothing is better than coming in from the cold and warming up in front of the fire. There is WiFi available and our signal was strong enough that we experienced no internet issues on our phones and tablets. There is a main common area that was split into two sections: The front section which has a sitting area in front of a wood burning fireplace and the back section which overlooks the lake and functions as a dining space. The quintessential New England feel of the room is warm, inviting and really makes you think of the long history of the home. Although we were the only ones having breakfast each morning in the common area because everyone else was a long term rental, Nikki made sure that she still pulled out all the stops for us. One morning we had fruit salad, cinnamon rolls, homemade frittata, and sausage and then the next day we feasted on fruit salad, pancakes and homemade corned beef hash. The first night that we arrived Nikki had left homemade cookies in our room. The following day at breakfast she got some ideas of what kind of desserts we liked and we came back from a day exploring the area to some homemade strawberry thumbprint cookies in our room (which my fiancé LOVED). So, saying that Nikki is a good cook, who will feed you well feels like an understatement. Our most favorite part of the Pressey House though was Nikki, her husband Ron and their family (pups included). They were extremely friendly, professional, accommodating in every way and it's clear that they want every guest to have an amazing experience when you stay with them. From chatting with Nikki & Ron we learned that they have just recently purchased the inn and have some big plans for it. We can say with certainty that we will be going back for another visit and we look forward to seeing any improvements that they make since it will make an already fabulous B&B even better. We're also looking forward to getting to see the gorgeous lake that Pressey House sits on during the summertime.

This place was our favorite part that captured Maine so beautifully. The hosts and hostesses Nikki,…read moreRon their beautiful children & of course adorable puppies made us feel right at home. We truly appreciated their hospitality and generosity. Waking up on that gorgeous lake in the warm summer, the kids running, jumping, kayaking, playing instead of being on their electronics was an incredible feeling. There was a variety of delicious restaurants & ice cream shoppes close by including vegan options that I of course indulged in. We can't wait to go back and enjoy this beautiful property again. Thank you so much, Danielle, Dom, Tristan, Cameron & Brandon xo

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.

Extremely clean and tidy, very nicely (and recently) renovated rooms. The check in/check out…read moreprocess was super easy, staff are incredibly friendly. We only stayed one night while passing through town, but I would stay for a longer stay if I were going to the area for sure. They have a pool and activities to do in the yard behind the motel, fire pit, cornhole set up, grills to use if wanted. On a main road but traffic noise was non existent in our room. Would definitely stay here again!

This is an "off the beaten path" local motel that offers no frills rooms that are clean and cover…read morethe basic necessities. The paint looked fresh and everything was in working order. Our room had a small refrigerator with freezer and a microwave oven. We had a small bathroom with a tub/shower combo. There was a vanity with double sinks, which was a nice surprise. We had two queen beds in our room that were fairly comfortable. Unfortunately, we could not say the same for the flat pillows. The motel does have an outdoor pool which we didn't have time to enjoy. We do wish they offered coffee service in the morning, but they don't. There is a gas station next door that sells coffee and grocery basics. Overall, the quality was more than we expected for a rural motel.

terrible, non-professional, never come here, canceled last minute, and left us stranded. bad…read morecostumer service!!

Awesome motel. Great prices. Very clean! Friendly and welcoming staff, down to earth. Dog…read morefriendly!! Comfy queen size beds. Fridge, microwave, flat screen tv. I would 100% stay here again. I would LOOK FORWARD to staying here again. Thankyou for having us!!!!!

One of the most expensive dining places in central Maine! Under new owners, the dinner prices for…read morenon-guests are off the chart! Two dinners, 1 glass of wine & 2 desserts:$160.00. After going there for years, we will not be going back!

Thank you for the dazzling memories - it was like being on the set of "On Golden Pond" except it…read morewas all fabulously REAL! Our Cabin, called "Pebbles" was the right mix of rustic and comfort. The meals (which are all included in the price) were honestly more than I could eat and so delicious. And watching the sun-set and listening to the Loons were daily events. It was everything that we had hoped for and e will cherish our memories of Alden Camps always ...we will be back!! Thank you to Martha, Carter, Sam, the cabin boys and girls, the cooks, servers, and to all the activity supervisors who were there whenever we needed.

It was lovely, clean, comfortable and a great staff. Grateful to use new washer and dryer. Very…read morepleasant stay, felt safe. Loved the 'sea shell' seat in the shower!

Nice clean place Rooms are very nice bed is comfortable bathrooms are good size and very clean…read moreshower is very efficient overall nice place

We stayed over at Dad's Trailside because the Crabapple rafting lodges were full. We weren't sure…read morewhat to expect but we were pleasantly surprised with the homey and warm atmosphere. We were vegetarian so Jakie went out of her way to prepare a great veggie breakfast for us. I'd definitely recommend this place to stay over when going rafting in the area.

My experience with Field of Greens Limousine was excellent. Not only was the cost several hundred…read moreless expensive than other quotes I received, the service was top notch. Heather was our driver for our wedding party. She arrived on time and was professional and extremely helpful. Then when we got to the ceremony venue and realized we had forgotten all our flowers, she really went above and beyond. She drove back to our hotel and collected our flowers and got them to us in time for the ceremony! She helped the bride with her dress and kept champagne flowing for the bridesmaids and groomsmen. Her customer service was incredible. I highly recommend you hire Fields of Green for your transportation needs and make sure you ask for Heather!