Captain Dave and firstmate/wife Nancy were wonderful hosts! I had 36 hours in Freeport so a 3-hour…read moresail around Casco Bay's Calendar Islands was a perfect way to spend the afternoon. You can become a deckhand and hoist sails, or just do what I did--chillax! The 33' Grace is very comfortable, with ample room for a maximum of six passengers. We had fabulous weather, and Captain Dave delivered big time on the promised seal sightings (and one dolphin). I only sailed twice previously at home in NJ; this was far more enjoyable! If I return to Freeport I'll take a six-hour cruise!

Great location, strong amenities for outings, including outbuilding structures likethe pavilion…read morethat our church outing group used, The playground for the kids was robust. After eating, we wandered down to the beach with our chairs and the tide was out. A few people wandered past us towards the water before we had the opportunity and it was mud and muck all the way out. If the tide was in up to the edge of the sand. It might be different, but I'm not sure how much because sand is sand at the end of the day. I had been here once before dropping my son off 10+ years ago for Cub Scout camp and thought Jesus this is a nice place to return to but coming back as a patron it would not be a place I would revisit because the water access was blocked by 100 yards of mud flats with the tide out. Yes there was water or rinsing stations to clean yourself up, but I would have to pass. Not worth going in.

Went for a walk because it was a beautiful day, and wanted to find a place that wasn't a hike, just…read morea walk. Lots of people there - all masked and distanced. It was a bit icy, but beautiful, and a lovely walk.

My 7 year old daughter and I had such a great time on our guided tour. We are both beginners and…read morethe tour guide was amazing. She was patient but clear with my daughter and explained everything well. Cricket and Rose were the sweetest horses. We will be back!

Had a wonderful time! As an experienced horse rider, I can vouch that the horses were well fed and…read moretrained. Our guide Kaitlyn was very patient with the two younger children on our ride, and always gave useful advice. The guide would keep checking back at the group along the trail to make sure everyone was ok. Took pictures for us at the end as well which was nice! I think some of the negative reviews on here mostly have to do with Groupon, which it seems they do not use anymore. Another negative seems to be towards the owner, whom I did not meet, but her employee Kaitlyn was very responsible and knowledgeable! Give them a try, I had a great time! I brought my boyfriend who had never ridden a horse before, and he wasn't screamed or yelled at! Very positive experience.

Ok, so I'm by NO means a campground person. Over the years I've actively avoided them, opting for…read morestate parks without RV's out of fear of landing in a trailer park instead of a campground full of residents rather than guests. This year I was convinced to join another couple families for their yearly trip to On the Saco Campground and I'm glad I did. It's not a huge place, but it's very well kept and VERY clean. No smelly outhouses or grimy bathrooms, both were maybe a little rustic but in good working order and again, very clean. My site was tree lined giving plenty of privacy, nicely mowed and had a fire ring. I don't know if they employ some kind of mosquito management but for a wooded site about 80ft from water, I didn't get one bite over my 3 night stay. There's a little store with pretty much any essential you may have forgotten for sale, small game room, washer/dryer, and dishwashing area. You can rent tubes and canoes, (I did both) and the staff is super friendly and helpful, (especially when we got caught in the rain and they came to pick us up earlier and at a different location than intended). They had some kind of activity everyday, I saw face painting one afternoon by the office, there was a glow stick parade one night, corn-hole tournament the next, and a movie night the third. A lot of Saco campground are shitshows, (I'm talking about you Fiddlehead!) full of wasted college kids, this place IS NOT THAT. If that's what you want, keep moving. However, if you're looking for a clean, friendly place that is definitely family friendly and a more peaceful but still fun experience I'd recommend On the Saco Family Campground for sure.

Our family just left after a four night stay with our camper. I don't have one negative thing to…read moresay. I loved the non crowded feel. The owners Jason and Tori were hands down the nicest campground owners we've ever met. They were helpful, and accommodating. They went above and beyond with everything. It's a small campground and very family friendly. It's clean and has a real camping feel. The staff was also very friendly as well. We will definitely be back, and will highly recommend then to other fellow campers. I love supporting nice family campgrounds like this. Check them out!

The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. They have plenty of rental equipment. The prices are…read morereasonable for both lane time, rentals and lessons. Our instructor, Jim, was excellent and everyone learned from him. The establishment is clean. The shop has a lot of equipment and accessories.

Defineitly an experience! I loved it! When you go somewhere an amateur and leave feeling like a…read moresport you want to permanently want to pursue it says something. Archery was phenomenal especially with my instructor Chris. He was great and amazing teaching novices. Helping us and giving us the basics aided in us getting perfect shots and advice that would stick with us. He's talented himself. All the staff and people who do archery on the regular were all friendly. It was worth the Groupon!

If you're looking for a place to relax and have an awesome experience then this is the place for…read moreyou! A lot of different things are offered and it's a great spot to feel welcomed and take the time to decompress if needed, or even try something new! Located along the crooked river makes it very nice to float or kayak. Breakfast is complimentary in the morning with delicious coffee, pastries, yogurts, and even some fresh fruits. Offered at 4:20 everyday is a weedchuterie board with a variety of edibles and sometimes some bud or concentrate to try! The perfect way to glamp without really taking the camping part out! The chance to meet new people or just enjoy time alone or with a significant other or even a group of friends!

Our Second Visit to Laughing Grass: A Cabin, A Confrontation, and Why We Won't Be Back…read moreThis was our second trip to Laughing Grass. The first time around, we stayed in one of the glamping tents -- and honestly, the tent itself left a lot to be desired. It was damp and musty the entire stay, and we weren't thrilled with the sleeping quarters. But everything else pulled us back: the river was beautiful, the 420-friendly activities were a blast, and the other campers we met made the trip memorable. So a couple of years later, we decided to give it another shot, this time booking a cabin instead. Before we left, a friend warned me that the staff had been rude to her on a past visit. I brushed it off -- everyone's experience is different, and I wanted to judge it for myself. In hindsight, I wish I'd listened a little more closely. Check-In Check-in officially starts at 3:00 PM. I called at 1:00 to ask if we could arrive early, and the woman on the phone said that would be fine -- come at 2:00. So we packed up and pulled in right on time. We were greeted by a staff member named Cole, who seemed pretty disorganized from the jump -- she mentioned more than once that she hadn't clocked in yet and that this was technically "her Monday." After walking us to our cabin, she let us know we'd actually need to park in a lot a quarter mile away, near the front entrance, and that a single-person golf cart would shuttle us back and forth as needed. Then came the surprise: a $25 early check-in fee, which nobody had mentioned on the phone. I paid it anyway and tried not to let it color the trip. A Great First Night -- Then a 3 AM Wrinkle Our first night was genuinely great. We had plans to wake up early the next morning for a hike to try to spot moose, so the evening before, I asked if I could park my car up near the cabins overnight -- that way we wouldn't have to wake anyone up to shuttle us to the far lot at 3 AM. Cole went to check with the owner, who was standing within earshot and said, essentially, "I have friends coming" -- implying that spot needed to stay open for them. Eventually, though, she agreed to let us park there. We got up at 3:00, left by 3:30, hiked, and were back at the campsite around 9:30 AM. On my way back to the cabin, I ran into one of the other staff members and asked if it'd be okay to take a quick nap before moving my car to the main lot. She said sure. The Confrontation About 30 minutes into that nap, there was a loud bang on the cabin door. It was Cole, telling me I needed to move my car immediately. I got up right away and came outside to find her waiting -- and what she said next caught me completely off guard: "We gave you an inch and you took a mile." I had no idea what she meant. When I asked her to explain, she said I'd parked there and "stayed parking there" all morning, and that she was disappointed to still see my car there. I explained, calmly, that I'd just gotten permission that very morning to take a nap before moving my car back up to the main lot. Her response was that she "didn't know what was going on, but I did" -- and that I shouldn't have kept my car there regardless. At that point she was raising her voice and arguing with me. My son was inside the cabin and heard the whole thing unfold. I was being scolded like a child over a misunderstanding that wasn't remotely intentional on my part -- I'd asked permission at every step, from the overnight parking to the nap. It was unprofessional, it was upsetting, and it wasn't something either of us deserved to be put through on what had otherwise been a good trip. Final Thoughts Between the musty tent on our first visit, the surprise fees, the disorganized check-in, and now being yelled at by staff over something I did nothing wrong to cause -- this was our last trip to Laughing Grass. The river and the community there are genuinely great, and that's what kept bringing us back. But the way we were treated on this visit, combined with a property that felt run-down and unclean, made it clear this isn't a place we can recommend or return to.

This vacation rental is a local gem with lots of history. A well maintained property, yet still has…read morethe intact retro feel- open since 1924. They are located across the street from the local beach on beautiful Sebago Lake. This is the kind of place you will NOT need a cottage key to lock up. They were surprised when we requested for one. Note: If you're driving up and plan to stay, please read their website carefully so that you can pack accordingly. My family and I flew in for a weeks vacation and did not realize they do not offer: Toilet Paper or Shower Towels. Luckily the little general store next door has most household items. They also require you to do most of the cottage cleaning prior to check out- which was at an early 9:30am! We had lots of privacy, use of the camp fire, free admission to the beach. To sum it up, we had a great time and saved some cashing staying here!

Great place! Ray and Cheryl were very nice and helpful. Will definitely be back! Great cabins…read more Friendly staff. What more do you need? Went there for a weekend with friends and we all had a great time! Can't wait to schedule our next trip.

I'm sure this is a different experience if you're coming through via a boat; or even seeing a boat…read morecome through (as a side note: this place reminded me of spots in Scotland for some reason). Anyway, my first visit was during a quiet midweek day when this was mostly a fishing hole. The Songo Lock - a hand turned swing bridge - is the last surviving lock that used to connect Long Lake to the Atlantic Ocean (via the Cumberland and Oxford Canal). According to the placard on site: "This lock, originally built of stone masonry in 1830, was a vital link in the 50 mile long waterway from Portland Harbor to Harrison at the head of Long Lake until the advent of the railroad in 1869. At one time 100 'canal boats' were engaged in freighting lumber out of and supplies in through the waterway. These boats were 65' long and were towed by horses and oxen through the canal, sailed across the lakes and poled up the Songo River. A total of 27 similar locks were constructed in the canal to compensate for the 260 foot difference in elevation between Sebago Lake and sea level. Traces of the old canal, abandoned since 1872, can still be seen at various places between Sebago Lake and Portland. This lock remains as service to pleasure boats and a reminder of a bygone era."

This old school bridge is human operated and costs $15. It can be a bit of a wait if theirs traffic…read moreor other boats in-front of you. You go into the lock and the water either rises or lowers depending on what way you are going. I honestly never saw anything like this before. Even if you are not on a boat it is still something different and unique to see.