a trip to maine--obviously, but i need to point out the obvious--and why a trip to maine you ask--a…read morephone conversation with my girlfriend and we figured out that the two of us have never been to maine--other than me but it was a drive from new hampshire to portland to fly out. anyway, there was one light house in particular that she needed to see--and she had it in her phone. and of course it was the west quoddy head lighthouse. so we hopped in the car and drove to lubec all the way from albuquerque which is a long story in itself. i was tasked to find lodging all along the trip, and realized that there was not a lot in lubec. Found the West Quoddy Station, and sure why not give it a try. We were so glad we did. the first thing we noticed is that it was QUIET. peaceful quiet. and was everything as advertised. we had the starboard bouy barn, and it was nice and roomy. having a kitchen meant we could just get something in town and cook in the room. to be able to just have a nice meal and enjoy the scenery was fantastic. the room was nice and warm for may, and the shower was terrific. big bathroom which is a plus. definitely worth the drive!!

This is a unique place, and I struggle with the rating because on one hand I can see the thought…read moreand care that went into restoring it, and it is privately owned so I tend to give benefit of the doubt to owner, because owning a business is so difficult. This place is located in one of the most beautiful areas in Maine. The grounds and the buildings are gorgeous, as are all of the surroundings. The exterior of the buildings is immaculately maintained and the landscaping is lovely. We stayed in the Cabin. I booked it because of location and the history of the building. The photos showed it was primitive but clean, and I'm fine with primitive, as long as it's clean. Check in process is very old fashioned...you arrive to find your name on a public bulletin board outside the office, and go to your unlocked cabin to find your keys and a printed welcome note with instructions. Obviously this is not an automated process, and a decent amount of effort goes into this process every day. It was actually quaint. The management had sent a very nice email with a long, detailed list of interesting things to do & amazing sights in the area, along with how to access them. This was very thoughtful & helpful! As stated earlier, the location is breathtaking. Several wildflowers were blooming, including lupines, and the sweeping views of the water were just gorgeous. We loved strolling the grounds and got some amazing photos. It truly felt like "real Maine", not some tourist version. When we arrived & got into the cabin, we noticed an odor that went beyond the usual musty old cabin smell. But it was still at the beginning of the season, so I assumed the old cabin had been shut up all winter and just needed to be aired out. It was fairly dark inside even with the curtains open. I was disappointed to see the leather chair that looked comfy in the photos was actually very old and the seat had what looked to be broken springs showing through, so we didn't sit on it. The kitchen appeared clean & very well appointed with everything you'd need to cook your own meals, including a full size fridge, toaster, microwave and a gas range, and every cooking and eating utensil, including a tea kettle. The bathroom appeared clean, with thick towels, a hair dryer, and soaps/shampoo/conditioner. We opened the windows to let the fresh air in, anxious to go exploring the lighthouse and surrounding area. When we returned, the cabin had still not aired out. Upon turning down the beds, we saw there was a lot of pet hair on the bedspread and on the pillowcases and sheets (we were not traveling with animals). Upon turning on the lamps we saw the shades were stained and there were cobwebs and piles of pet hair on the floors and in the corners, and it was at this point that we noticed one of the bath towels didn't look clean. I'd now lost faith, but there is very little in the way of other places to stay in the area & it was already getting late. My husband said "it's only one night" and we were getting up early the next morning anyway, so we quickly ran to the local Dollar General just before they closed and bought our own blankets and towels. We made the best of it, getting up at 4am (the sky was already getting light at this time) to see the sunrise at West Quoddy Lighthouse, which was an amazing experience! In the light of the morning we saw just how much pet hair was on the floors, and it was pretty gross, but by then we were leaving, heading out for our next adventure. This is my advice to anyone booking the Cabin at West Quoddy Station: check your expectations. We didn't experience any of the spaces other than the Cabin, so this review is only for that particular building. The Cabin IS quite primitive, it smells very musty, and the level of clean was not to our personal satisfaction. But if you're up for some history and adventure and as my husband says "you don't mind feeling like you're staying in some random guy's hunting cabin", you might find yourself having an adventure in an historic building at one of the most beautiful spots in the U.S.

We had a wonderful stay there two years ago. Our most recent stay was a nightmare. Calais in…read moregeneral is in an economic depression. Many places gone out of business. Anyway, we have a small dog and we were given a room that was an insult to sleep there. The room was dank and smelly. It reeked of urine and feces. The lighting was poor. I would only recommend this place to a convicted felon if the jails were full up. The bed spread was wet, possibly dog urine but not our dog. The seats were embedded with food grease stains. The carpet hadn't been replaced since the 1970s. We wanted to leave immediately but were too exhausted. It was a motel stay from Hell.

Beautiful view, most comfortable, the folks there very friendly. The town is very historic with…read morearchitectural treasures and charming. The motel was so comfortable we stayed an additional night. Deer visited the apple tree nightly just 50 ft from our view. Highly recommend this newly remodeled motel!

This place doesn't look like much from the outside but, wow-- I was so surprised and impressed once…read morewe went into our room. Spacious, updated furnishings, and an amazing view of the river. The shower/tub appeared to be brand new and I felt like I was the first guest to use it. The river is RIGHT there, off the balcony out back.

Top notch customer service! Super clean, modern, and very comfortable rooms with a beautiful view…read moreof the Machias River. The grounds include a fire pit and spaces to gather with friends, or to just sit and chill by the river. Helen's Restaurant and many other excellent eateries are close by, as are The Downeast Trail and the University of Maine at Machias. I definitely recommend the Machias River Inn!

We stayed at this wonderful place on May 10th. I have read some of the other reviews, and I wanted…read moreto take some time to tell of our experience and the wonderful customer service that we received from Nadia and the entire staff at the Inn at the Wharf. Let's start with check-in. We arrived in the afternoon/early evening and were greeted instantly. They had everything ready to go, and we were checked in and in the unit within a few minutes. We stayed in the Cliffside (I have slept since then, but it was a bottom-floor room on the ocean, and was Cliff something if I am wrong). The restaurant was closed that evening (we came during off season), and we were directed to a local restaurant (Review is already in for the Water Street Tavern and Inn. Our unit was spotless and had all of the necessities. We did not try the TV (as we were not there to watch it, to enjoy the scenery and time), but the unit was cute. It had a bed, table, chairs for eating, a microwave, TV, coffee machine, two chairs, and deck chairs. It was perfect for our short stay. The bathroom was large with two sinks and a shower/tub combo. We did not really hear anyone, but again, we are in the off-season. The bed was not the most comfortable, but it was not horrible either. There were no issues with temperatures, and the sliding door to the deck was perfect for viewing the sunrise at 5 a.m.! Unfortunately, I left my Apple Watch and only remember hours after we had left. We could not turn around, so I called and eventually spoke with Nadia. She was extremely kind on the phone and in demeanor, and helped tremendously in ensuring I got my item back. Nadia was fantastic in ensuring my item was found and mailing it back to me just a few hours after my call! She provided excellent customer service and did it all with a smile I could feel on the phone. , We also ate breakfast at the Inn at the Wharf before leaving, but it was Mother's Day, and there were not many restaurants in town that served a Mother's Day breakfast. The food was terrific, but we knew that time would be an issue, so we are not stating anything about time. I had the blueberry pancakes and they were terrific. Customer service was excellent, and the place was full! PROS: Views for miles, sunrises that you simply die for Not connected to the main hotel, so feels like an apartment/condo Lots of space on the front deck to sit and view the ocean Local grocery store, no issues finding what we needed Local chocolate shop, Monica's, was great,t and Monica was super sweet CONS: Small town (which is not really a con, but can be if you are looking for activities) Parking is tight

nice clean rooms with great view. nice comfortable bed, thin walls. The restaurant people are…read morenice, small gift shop. The hotel has a common large kitchen. Felt safe. Parking was on street. Beautiful area and safe to walk around.

Such a beautiful view, all of the cabins are so clean, nice and comfy. The owners are so nice! I…read morehighly recommend staying here during the summertime.

A quiet place to get away from it all. We stayed for a long weekend in Cabin 3. So cozy,…read morecomfortable, clean and affordable. And they have everything you need! Full kitchen with all the pots, pans and utensils you need. (Just bring your ingredients) The beds are made and cozy. There's even fire wood ready for your use! Cabin 3 sits right on the lake. The screened in porch looks over it..offering the most relaxing place to start and end your day. We can't wait to visit again!

Awesome food and the margarita was fantastic!!! Maple cod was great!…read more Service was great!!

Came into town for a wonderful start to a drive down the coast. Found out that the Inn we are…read morestaying at did not have the restaurant opened and they suggested the Water Street Tavern! We decided to sit at the bar and met LARRY! He was wonderful. So many locals in the restaurant and many willing to just sit and talk! We got the special of Lobster and the Haddock special and wowzah the food was great. Larry made sure we had everything we needed and took very good care of us! We even got help from a local on how to eat this massive Lobster! PROS: Amazing vibe within the restaurant Views are wonderful, off the ocean Locals bar so you feel very at home Fresh seafood, lots of drink options CONS: Parking could be a problem, but we were there off season Make sure you stop in and ask for Larry.

After taking a road trip to Maine from Tennessee with stops at legitimate four star hotels in…read moreVirginia and New York City, I have to say that the rooms at the Boidi Motel are without a doubt the cleanest and best kept I've ever stayed in while on the road. The room and bathroom were spotless. Seriously...spotless. We had a fridge, microwave, coffee maker, recycling bin, and TV with cable and DVD/VCR as well as a library of DVD/VHS available at the front counter at no cost. The owners allowed incoming and outgoing long distance calls at no charge but asked that calls be kept to under 10 minutes. There was also free Wi-Fi Internet access. For smokers and pet owners, they also had rooms set aside specifically to meet those needs. I never would have expected to have such a great stay in such an out of the way location. I definitely recommend the Boidi Motel and wouldn't hesitate to stay there again.

I can't agree that it was cleaner than 4-star hotels, however it was certainly far better than…read moreplenty of other motels I've stayed at. Unfortunately there were no queen/king sized beds, which is a problem for a tall person like me. But I was willing to sacrifice some comfort for cleanliness. Road noise was definitely an issue. If you're a heavy sleeper it probably won't bother you. The trucks don't go by as much late at night, but I heard them increasing in frequency around 5am. Nicer than I was expecting for a middle-of-nowhere motel.

The Wildflower Inn is currently closed... It will not be…read moreopen for the foreseeable future. If you are looking for a place to stay nearby I recommend the Talbot Inn down the street.

Absolutely awesome in every way! Paul and Marge were amazing hosts. They were very present around…read morethe property, but never intrusive or in the way. The house is charming and very clean. Across the road is a river basin with a family of bald eagles nesting in the trees clearly visible from the house. At night you could hear the baby eagles chittering back and forth with the parents. Opening the windows in the master bedroom gave you the soothing sounds of the tidal river as it flowed past the house. Paul has a friend who is a lobsterman, and he obtained and steamed for us three monstrous lobsters. So good! Very conveniently located on the main road, 5 minutes drive to Machias and 25 minutes to Lubec and the Canadian border. We will absolutely stay here again!