Stayed for a wedding. Accommodations were as expected, dated but clean…read more My one gripe is that this resort does not have any handicapped accommodations. Extremely difficult to maneuver on the rugged terrain. Gravel, sand, stairs, small bathrooms. Just keep this in mind if you are planning a wedding here and want to include elderly family members :(

We stayed at this resort for my son's wedding August 30th to September 1st, it was amazing, the…read morecottages were beautiful with view of the lake, I highly recommend this place they were excellent right down to all the little details, thank you for a fantastic weekend

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!

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.

1st time here and such a awesome place. Great renovatiin, attention to detail. Location is…read moreperfect. You have to be some type of person to come here and not just see simplicity, elogance and beauty in one space.

My wife and I just finished a wonderful winter escape at the Blue - Inn on the Beach for our…read moreanniversary. The drive to Plumb Island through Newburyport was the perfect introduction to our romantic, north shore getaway. Being from Phoenix, we look forward to our cold, winter adventure each year and neither of us had been anywhere north of Boston before. Before our arrival, communication with the Blue was informative and hand a personal feel. Obviously, the Blue caters to summer beach-goers, and the reserved parking area near the hotel would definitely be a huge plus for folks competing for parking spots, but in winter, there are very few people or cars on the entire island. The Blue is a quaint little hotel nestled on the beach in a neighborhood of New England beach homes. We were happily greeted at the front desk by Blue staff and the General Manager. They tendered to our every need and surprised us with a fabulous fruit and chocolate anniversary gift waiting for us in the room. The room was beautiful with a classic and modern beach feel. Sliding glass doors open up to a wooden deck with a fabulous view of the Atlantic Ocean. We could hear the crashing waves while sitting inside beside the gas fireplace to read. It was magical! Also magical was the bed! We haven't slept that well in years! The bed was so comfortable and my wife loved the pillows so much that she bought the very same ones for home the day we returned. And don't forget the two hot tubs! There is nothing quite as enjoyable as relaxing in a steaming, bubbling hot tub while it's snowing all around you. Honestly, the "hot tubs available" filter was probably what highlighted the Blue to me during my search for this trip. One hot tub is on the second floor deck, overlooking the beach and the second is hidden under the pine trees at the end of a short sidewalk across the street from the main building. Both were large enough for probably 6 people, clean and well maintained. Again, it was February so we had them all to our crazy selves the whole week. The beach is beautiful! There is direct, private access from the second floor of the Blue, via a wooden boardwalk. The beach is sandy with very few rocks. I didn't see any seaweed or anything washing up on shore, but it was February, so I didn't expect to see a whole lot of anything living coming out of the water. Every morning we enjoyed a beautiful sunrise over the ocean while we drank some local coffee delivered direct to the room. Oh yeah, breakfast! Each morning the staff dropped off and adorable wicker basket with fresh, local breakfast offerings plus that wonderful carafe of coffee. We had different breakfast each day, to include quiche, overnight oats, fresh fruit, biscuits, and bacon. Just the right amount for the two of us and we couldn't wait to see what breakfast surprise would arrive each morning. Although Plumb Island may feel remote from the business of the Boston-metro area, the location was great for dipping down to Salem without hitting any traffic, or popping up to New Hampshire for a sleighride through the forest. One morning, after a small nor'easter blew through, our SUV got stuck in the parking lot snow. No worries! The General Manager of the Blue came out to hail down a plow and personally helped push us out. Now that's service! Overall, I would wholeheartedly recommend the Blue -Inn on the Beach to anyone looking for a romantic beach getaway. If you're looking for a less Metropolitan vacation with the proximity to get to Boston in under an hour, the Blue can't be beat. We will definitely be coming back. Maybe even in the summer next time!

Pros. Everyone was pleasant, courteous, and welcoming. Grounds are beautiful and Luxurious…read more Oceanfront room had a balcony with chairs and terrific view. Cons. No tub. I was looking forward to a bubble bath. Also no grab bars in showers. No ice in designated areas. Chill fridge wasn't working properly. Coffee, Tea station wasn't working. Room heater kept going off every 10 minutes at night & sounded like a large truck. & most of all charged us about $200 a night more than what we agreed on. Didn't know that until we checked out at front desk. A manager was supposed to call me back to help resolve the problem, but of course no call yet. This was the first getaway for my husband and I since Covid. To celebrate my 76 birthday.

Although it is just a 40 minute drive up the beautiful coast of Maine for me I always feel as…read morethough I'm stepping off of a luxurious private jet when I step foot on the entrance to the cliff house. When the welcoming staff opened the two front doors to welcome me to the lobby, It's in that moment that it seems all reality is left behind, and the only thing before you is immaculately stunning ocean views of the coast of Maine reflecting off of the floor to ceiling windows that greet you like doors to heaven. The upscale accommodations, mouthwatering food from breakfast to dinner, exquisite details in their decor esthetic, and ability to satisfy a romantic getaway or a family trip to remember, are not what sets the cliff house apart from any other experience you may have elsewhere. It is the professionalism poise, and sincerity that is shown to you by every staff member from housekeeping to event manager. Mary Ryan was a name in particular that I would have to highly recommend to assist you in making your experience one you won't soon forget. She was nothing short of a Fairy Godmother who which a flick of her wand had the ability to make you feel like royalty. From stocking your fridge with your favorite beverages and snacks, to scheduling activities for the kids throughout the day...her expertise is personalized to your interests to ensure your stay is made uniquely special to you. Each recommendation she provided from morning coffee to dinner cocktails was everything and anything I could have hoped for. A few days with her itinerary suggestions will have you feeling like a 2 week vacation in 48 hours. There isn't a hallway you could walk down without being greeted with a smile and friendly hello from staff, or a drink you could order without being remembered by name and cocktail of choice during your stay. Its beauty speaks for itself, but its quality is a true reflection of its employees. Always grateful for my experience and hope so many others are able to have a taste of paradise in any season!

Perfect spot, walking distance to town but in a lovely neighborhood. Rooms are nice and…read morecomfortable. Continental breakfast in the morning is good.

Fantastic place! Had an unexpected opportunity to stay here…read morerecently overnight. Our room was clean and extremely comfortable. There was an easy and wonderful set up for coffee and the house toiletries were the nicest I have ever experienced at a hotel! Slept super well. In the morning there was tons of hot water in the shower and a bag of overnight oats and fruit left on our door for breakfast. It was a beautiful morning, so we took our breakfast outside to our lovely "front porch" and noticed the bicycles available for guests and the heated pool!

Very clean and serviceable, although dated room. It looks a bit like it's straight out of 1982 plus…read morea microwave and renovated shower stall. We had a hard time with the lock on our door, which was a slider and not a normal door, so likely prone to having issues. The view from our room though, was totally worth it and we would stay ocean side again, though perhaps in another of their buildings. I appreciated the space above Forbes that was open to guests, as we took our food up there and enjoyed it in a more comfortable and quiet location. Parking, though tight, was appreciated in such a conjested area. We will be back to visit.

I realize there's a 21 day cancellation. But when I called 10 days in advance to cancel my…read morereservation because I was diagnosed with an illness, they still could not refund my deposit. Not very compassionate.

This is a really cute place - nothing fancy but very comfortable. My bed was wonderful with fluffy…read morebut supportive pillows and just the right comforter! We were arriving later than their normal hours and the front desk person stayed a little late to make sure we could check into our room.

This brand new motel-style resort is the place to be for a restful week or weekend at Hampton…read moreBeach. Location 5/5 Accommodation 4.8/5 Staff 5/5 Value 4.7/5 It's located on the corner just one street in from the beach. So it's quieter at night but still a short walk to the ocean and food spots. Even better, you're adjacent to the Casino Ballroom. It was cool to check out the tour buses arriving as we walked to breakfast. We stayed here for a show and it was convenient to be so close. Every interaction with the staff was helpful and pleasant - phone calls to in person! The price is on par with other spots in the area but here you get a parking spot, pool, and everything is clean and new. Over $550 for two nights is still outrageous, but that is life in 2022. Comfortable bed alert!! Both my husband and I had very restful sleeps (I'm a stomach sleeper and slept awesome!) The rooms were just was we needed although it would have been nice to have a small table and chairs in the room. There's a perfect space by the window in the room for that. 2 night minimum stay...so we made a beach weekend out of our concert night. We left saying, "if we ever come back let's stay here again".

What an amazing place!!!! From the ease of no needed check in due to digital locks that you choose…read morethe code to unlock your cottage, the email from the owner that you receive with the area information of attractions and things to do, the contact, personal phone number of the owners and even the owners greeting you. An perfect place for your winter OR summer vacation. Pick your temp of your cottage, plentiful towels in the bathroom, stocked kitchenette with welcome basket full of goodies, coffee, full setting, real cups and plates, clean bathroom stocked with towels, body wash, shampoo and conditioner, WiFi, tv with remote, fan and AC for the winter, heat for the summer, amazing, comfortable bedding, plus two pourvu rocking chairs and your own grill. An amazing place at a STEAL of a price!!!! A MUST STAY!!! Even for the pickiest of guest. Family friendly too.

My family and I stayed here for my sister's Dartmouth graduation (about 40 minutes away from…read moreDartmouth but convenient enough). The surrounding region also has 2-3 restaurants, and the cottage is right near a lake. The stay was quite comfortable. The cottage size is large and easily accommodate at least 3 people. There is a queen size bed on first floor and two twins on second floor. Everything is very clean when we first moved in. The only improvement is to improve the Internet service. The wireless reception is poor, and it is not an ideal place to stay if you require Internet for work/personal reasons.