The owners and staff are very pleasant and the rooms are clean. It is very convenient and quiet…read more The prices are reasonable and the grounds kept up very nicely. Breakfast is good, not the best, but it has a decent number of choices for a quick bite. Despite that I do wish they would/could reinvest some life into the room decor. The furnishings despite being in good shape are very dated and look like they were purchased at a going out of business sale. We would definitely stay here again but I would put the new/updated furnishings on my wishlist.

Lovely little inn with a view of the Cove. Rooms are simple, clean, and comfortable. Really enjoyed…read morecomplementary breakfast of eggs, waffles, biscuits, and coffee with a view of the water. Staff were attentive and personable. All this, and the fare was more than reasonable! Thank you Cod Cove Inn team!

I had a very comfortable, no-frills stay here and would definitely stay again if I am back in…read morePortland. The room was clean, everything worked very well, and the staff at the front when I checked in was friendly. The free breakfast was not luxurious and there were essentially no vegan options (just orange juice and some unappealing red delicious apples and green bananas), but thankfully I brought my own breakfast food. There is a $10/night parking fee. The location is peaceful and convenient, though Portland isn't too big of a city anyway so most attractions are within a 20 minute drive.

Dirtiest hotel I think I have ever stayed in! Would NEVER RETURN OR RECOMMEND! Had to ask for fresh…read moretowels after being away all day and garbage cans were overflowing... The room not only was dirty when we arrived the sheets looked almost as bad and the 3 pillows on our bed were worse then any dog bed!

We ended up here by accident. Originally we had booked a sweet little Air B&B nearby but our host…read moredouble booked and we no longer had a place to stay two days before a wedding we were in! I can't thank Cooks Island View Motel enough for accommodating us so quickly. The rooms are absolutely adorable and very clean, the beds were comfy and the prices were more than decent. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to anyone needing a place to stay on Bailey Island. By no means is this place fancy, but who wants fancy when you're down on the islands? The only thing I would warn is that there are no air conditioners (there is a good fan though) and although we lucked out to have a cool, breezy night, I'm not sure what it would be like on a humid Maine night!

Good value for this area, but this is a no-frills establishment…read more Pros: The room was very spacious. It was immaculately clean. The staff was nice. It was quiet. Fridge and Microwave in room. Cons: Zero amenities. It's a room with a bed and a bathroom and that's it. No iron, no clock, no phone (and there is no cell service in the area). The Wi-Fi was non-existent unless you sat right outside the office.

When traveling to a new city we aim to stay in unique boutique hotels, so I highly recommend the…read moreFrancis. We were celebrating our 1-year anniversary in New England and when we got to our room they had a chilled bottle of sparkling wine waiting for us with a thoughtful note from the staff. Our bed was incredibly comfortable and they even offered robes to use during our stay. The mini bar was stocked with full sized bottles which was handy since we booked a BYOB sailing cruise during our stay. Parking was tricky but accommodating since the hotel only has a few limited spots for hotel guests. As long as patrons at the next door bar/hotel don't take the spots. Unfortunately, they had taken all the reserved spots, so we had to call the front desk attendant who was so quick to remedy the situation. He moved his car so we were able to park in the spot in front of the hotel, making for an easy check out the next day. This hotel has been renovated and is so beautiful. We didn't take advantage of the bar/restaurant inside, but loved that they had that as an option.

I would NOT recommend staying here if you have any other options…read more When we arrived with our rental car, parking was confusing. There's off-street parking but everything was taken, so we pulled into the parking lot between The Francis and two neighboring apartment complexes. We parked in a spot with no sign on it figuring we'd have to move once we checked in and found out where guests of The Francis should park. Upon checking in, the young man at the front desk told us we were "good where we were" so we left our rental, walked downtown for dinner, and called it a night. The next afternoon, we discovered our rental car had been towed. The same young man that checked us in the day before didn't seem to remember us, as he said, "Well who checked you in?" after we alerted him to our situation. He then proceeded to tell us, we were indeed in the wrong spot and that we should have parked in the spot with our three-number room on it. We didn't know our room number until we checked in (after we'd already parked) and if we were told we needed to move to a spot with our room number on it, we would have after being given our room number. He never apologized, he never offered to help us in any way, I had to beg him to help me find the phone number for the tow company. We let him know we were very unhappy with the entire situation and upon returning with our rental, we would be checking out, cutting our 2-night stay short. We took an Uber to the tow lot, who works by appointment only, so we did get stuck standing in the rain for an hour. After getting our rental car back, we returned to The Francis, cleaned out our room, and tried to check out, where we were told we would still be charged for both nights, even though we weren't staying. I asked politely why we were being charged for a night we were not staying, and the desk agent said he "just had to", and if we had questions, we could call the next morning for 'Shane the manager'. I called Shane the next morning and was told we would be charged the night we did not stay since he was unable to sell the room to anyone else. (Check-out was 11 AM and we told the front desk we were not staying a second night around 4 PM so there was only a 5-hour window in which they missed giving the room to anyone else.) So, not only are we out the night we did not stay (around $195 which we disputed) but we are also out $130 for the tow, $35 for the Uber and $101 for a tour we booked but had to miss out on because we were standing in the rain at the tow lot. No one has even apologized to us yet for any of the problems we had here or offered to make it right in any way. Everyone we spoke to was immediately defensive. For a small business who exists solely on the hospitality industry, this hotel was not welcoming, friendly, or caring in any way. Aside from that, the lights in our room were confusing, as they are tied to a dimmer that didn't work or was at least 5-seconds delayed each time we used it. There is no full-size mirror at all, only the mirror above the sink, so my husband and I had to share that each time we needed it. We weren't told there was an elevator, or shown where it was, so we had to lug our bags up the massive hotel staircase. Overall, not a great stay, and the staff was less-than-nice. If you do decide to stay here, don't bring a car, and if you must, make sure they point out to you exactly where to park or risk towing!

Clean and well cared for. Property is older but updated and…read moremaintained well. Great value.

Very accommodating to my mildly disabled friend. Changed rooms twice to accommodate her mobility…read moreissues. Very kind and checked in on us to make sure she was comfortable. She lost a bracelet and they found it and mailed it to her. Not many businesses go this far to help. They are a hidden gem.

We recently stayed on a mooring at Sebasco Harbor Resort. We had a nice time but definitely some…read moreissues. They provide a launch service which was a big reason we decided to stay there. we came in to use the pool and when it was time to go back out to our boat the launch was out at some one's boat in the harbor we waited a long time 15-20 minutes at least for it to come back. Another couple couldn't wait any longer and the guy jumped in the water and swam out to his Boat. We came back in later for dinner and couldn't get a table for dinner. The bar had 6 empty tables but they would not seat us. They told us to go to the pizza place which was the only option. When we went to get the launch back after dinner ( which stops at 8 pm) The manager was out talking some one on a loop harbor tour and we stood around an waited at least another 20-30 minutes for them to get back. Several people that we talked to said we didn't miss anything by not eating in the restaurant. The pizza was good So maybe we lucked out. It is a nice place and offers a different experience for boaters but they seems need to improve some things.

I stayed here with all of my in-laws for a 70th birthday party weekend in August. It was all of our…read morefirst times at a resort like this, and it really does remind you of adult summer camp (kind of like the resort in Dirty Dancing), but in a beautiful Maine backdrop. We rented two cottages--the Water's Edge and the Rockycrest. The Water's Edge was the perfect little retreat for 2 couples with a gorgeous view of the water in the backyard and a prime location. The cottage could have been cleaned with more care (we found some dust and hair on some of the surfaces), but overall was quite lovely. The Rockycrest looked like it had seen better days, was located all the way at the back of the property across the street from the main resort, and the advertised kitchen was quite tiny. So your experience really does depend on the accommodation you reserve. The amenities really make this place quite a treat. The pool is heated and has wonderful views of the ocean. There are pickleball/tennis courts. There are lawn games and a volleyball net. There are bikes to ride for free. At night, there is an arcade and candlepin bowling. There are golf courses to play on (for a hefty extra fee) and motor boat rides to reserve (also for an extra fee). There are also daily scheduled events like tie-dye and make-your-own ice cream. We kept ourselves pretty entertained over one weekend here, and it's a fantastic place to bring kids (most of the people we encountered were here with little kids). The restaurant was surprisingly great. We only ate there for one lunch and all enjoyed our meals, particularly the excellent fish and chips. Breakfast is very expensive, so we didn't partake. Service was a little hit or miss. Check-in was very disorganized, but when we called the front desk to bring up extra items, they were accommodating, and all the staff we worked with were very pleasant. Overall, this was a memorable and fun vacation, and we would come back.

I booked with them, paid 1/2, cancelled within cancellation period and they refuse to refund me…read more Did a google search and this is a common thing they do, if you think your plans can change don't book here. You will not get a refund, been trying for 1 month.

Nostalgic...what a cute "retro" motel! Simply charming!…read more Built, owned and operated by the Lewis family. When the family opened the motel in 1955 it was the region's first! Tim Lewis (the current owner) is the sweetest man. He is wonderful, down to earth, kind, honest, welcoming, helpful and very informative. From the time you show up he makes you feel like you've known each other forever and treats you like you're an old friend visiting. He sets the tone for you to have the most wonderful and comfortable stay you can possibly have. We simply loved the retro décor with the knotty pine paneling and handmade wooden furniture from the 50's. He has updated with TV's, cable, and Wi-Fi, but aside from that most décor and the bathrooms remain the same...it's pretty cool actually. I really liked having a screen door on our room too...how cool is that? Moreover, the motel is clean and he keeps the grounds immaculate. Since this is an older motel, you may notice some of "accessories" missing from a more modern motel. The rooms are smaller, so they can't accommodate some of those "things". If there is something you need or desire...just ask. I think you'd be surprised at what he has on hand. The motel is located in the perfect area/location. You are a short walk from the downtown area, yet far enough away not to have a lot of noise. You can absolutely walk everywhere once you are there. The motel is very reasonably priced for the area and does not include breakfast. Tim can make some great suggestions, but please don't worry...restaurants are literally a 5 minute walk away or less. Speaking of suggestions...if you need ideas or information on anything in the area or Maine in general ask Tim...he is simply a wealth of information and ideas. We actually altered our personal itinerary to add a few things after chatting with him. He travels a lot, so he has information on a lot more too, but that's another story. If you are looking for luxury accommodations, a more modernized place with all the bells & whistles, etc....this isn't it. If you are looking for something different, out of the norm, or maybe a trip down memory lane and/or just want an overall great stay with a good night's rest in a comfortable room...this is your place! I would recommend staying here 110%! End Note: When we left I/we felt sad and we only stayed a few days. Tim was so kind that it was like leaving a dear friend or family behind. I hope we get a chance to visit again one day, but in the meantime all I can do is recommend it to you... {17 - pictures & video clip posted}

The view from the balcony of the room is amazing and peaceful. The rooms are spacious and…read morecomfortable. The lobster is delicious, affordable, and delivered directly to the room. Highly recommend!

Update: We just completed our 5 night stay in Cedar Cottage. This is a two bedroom cottage with…read moreone large bathroom. We had our in laws with us, so 4 of us in total stayed comfortably in the cottage. It was the perfect get away! We had a large deck that overlooked the bay with BBQ grill which we used every night. The kitchen was stocked with dishes, pots, pans, and utensils. We ordered lobsters from Inn owners one night and regretted waiting so long to do so. Jane will steam them and deliver them right to your room. The lobsters were excellent! And I have to say that they tasted even better than those we've had in restaurants. We rented their boat one day and took it out to Bailey Island. We were able to dock it at Morse's for some lunch. We borrowed kayaks another day. We can't wait to go back!