I enjoyed the Hancock Shaker Village more, but this one was not bad at all, especially when the…read moretrees display their magnificent colors. The idyllic hills and surrounding trees make this a lovely walk. The tour guide was informative and fairly friendly. The staff kinda led us a little stray from the tour when we arrived, but they figured things out. The museum itself seems a lot more low-key than Hancock Shaker, the latter being a more vast museum and includes more exhibits and things to see, such as farm animals. With this museum, you'll get a good sense of Shaker living and see some of their aspects of their lives. However, the tour guide will give you a richer sense of what they did and why. The Shakers are an intriguing and interesting people and definitely worth a look. The gift shop offers various Shaker crafts and books. Plus there's a video in the back on the village that you can watch for free. You can go into some of the individual buildings, but many of them were closed, which was a little discouraging and felt limiting. So while I do think this was a good visit and still worth it, Hancock Shaker is a better place to go to learn about the people. (I haven't been to Sabbathday Shaker in Maine yet)

This was one of our best stops in New Hampshire. The Canterbury Shaker village is the only Shaker…read moreCommunity that became a museum while residents stilled lived there. The Shakers were not like the Amish in that they embraced technology and were one of the first villages in New Hampshire to use electricity. (The Shakers and the Quakers were also totally different groups.) The buildings are original, as is most of the furnishings. I HIGHLY recommend you take advantage of the free guide, who will take you into many of the buildings and explain how and why the Shakers were so successful. As you may know, the Shakers were celibate and it seems inevitable that they would die out. However, many people joined the group because of their views about peace and harmony. Also, they willingly adopted orphaned children. These children grew up in the village and frequently stayed, so that the number of people actually increased for over 200 years. This village is well worth the stop and I very much highly recommend this excellent experience.

Great bed and breakfast. Al & Shannon were awesome hosts. Super clean. Beautiful old house with…read moretons of great wood work. Slept very good. Great food. Fair pricing.

My daughter had the wedding of her dreams two days ago at the Chandler House. It absolutely…read morecouldn't have been more perfect. Al and Shannon become family before the first day was over. There is nothing they will not do to help. Al and Shannon cook the greatest breakfast in the state of Maine! My strongest recommendation ls that if you are doing a venue here - take the entire inn. Very reasonable. I give it 5 out of 5. Not one derogatory thing to say!

The Kendall Inn feels cozy and welcoming, like visiting a treasured relative who takes the best of…read morecare of you. Our room was clean and comfortable. We loved being able to walk from the inn to restaurants and shops in Freeport. Most appreciated was their thoughtfulness of providing delicious homemade gluten free food to accommodate my allergy. At night we played games in the parlor while enjoying the delicious warm homemade gluten free cookies. In the morning the three course breakfast was really delicious, especially the gluten free banana scones with maple. I highly recommend staying at the Kendall Inn.

The Kendall Inn was a perfect stopover as we journeyed through Maine. The attentive hosts welcomed…read moreus and oriented us when we arrived, pointing out the twirling Scrabble board and a large selection of puzzles. As drizzly rain began, hubs settled down at the puzzle table for the evening! Fresh baked cookies are available in the evenings as well, served with cold milk. The rooms are well appointed with updated bathrooms. The Inn is close to anything you might need to get to in Freeport. Breakfast was delicious as well! This inn provides all the cozy things ~ coffee available in the morning, a selection of other coffees and teas available via Keurig at other times. My only complaint is that the bedside lighting in our room isn't sufficient for reading. Mood lighting ~ check. Reading ~ you'll need to use your phone or a flashlight. Or, perhaps the intent of a B&B, read in the common room with your fellow guests.

What a treat! This was such a great place. My son loved the train ride and he loved walking around…read morethe village. The train ride is great. Some highlights of the village: Several trains to climb on and old timey Bath Firetuck Sheds with old tractors- one being the Oliver brand- my son's name An old filling station a room with mechanical toys- one being Lilliputian's tying up Gulliver And best of all, the vintage vehicle display!! So glad to have visited!

Before you run off on their "CHOO CHOO TRAIN" know that it is $20 dollars per (adult) person and…read morethe whole loop takes less than 10mins. This is mainly because the map they provide for you of the whole park makes the loop look larger than it is. Which is why they go around that track twice...LOL If you have little children, then it is understandable. Without the train ride the park is pretty much a inexpensive tote by foot that will offer one a little exercise on a small scale. Each barn had something interesting to view. I especially enjoyed walking through their antique car collection. Small trailer offers some finger food. Rest rooms were clean and plentiful. Parking was somewhat tight. Noteworthy thoughts: for a day trip with family and young children seems worthy to check it out. The Review Guru* Long Island NY

I was here for a POW Wow event . Not camping . I've been here for other events as well . The…read morelemonade food truck was great ! The other food vender that sold Indian fry bread tacos was not good at all. Not a good item to have such messy food with no place to wash your hands. They need to be half the size with fresh light dough you can bend in half to make a taco . These were a hot mess. The venders . Ugh . Please bring in authentic venders . These were like carnival venders , like at the county fairs . Had just come from the Wabanaki Art Market at the shaker village the morning of the pow wow . Totally different venders .

Unfortunately we had only one night in Cabin 1, the original cabin, at Sunset Lodge but we will be…read morereturning. There is a special charm and feel you get from the place which is set up for families to create memories without a lot of interruption from the outside. Between the closed in porch, the fireplace or kitchen table inside or the chairs in the yard, the grills by the dock or the beautiful lake there are multiple locations to gather, play games and just share time together. We can envision our family spending a week in this unique setting and actively contemplating when we can schedule our longer visit.

I have vacationed here in August with my husband for that last eight summers and it is by far the…read moremost relaxing week of our year. The location is absolutely ideal. Tucked into the corner of the basin of Lake Winnipesaukee with easy access to the "big lake," but all the quiet of a much smaller lake, this spot is truly a gem. It's easy to fall in love with Sunset Lodges while reading on their large dock, waterskiing around the basin or enjoying a refreshing swim. The cabins are charming, with big windows that look out on the lake and large stone fireplaces to help warm you up on a chilly evening. We also really enjoy that the lovely town of Wolfeboro is just a few minutes down the road, making shopping for groceries or grabbing a quick breakfast out very convenient. This is a great place for families and groups of people vacationing together.

The home/bed and breakfast was a beautiful place. The grounds were beautiful and the home was very…read morewell kept. Location was ideal. We were very disappointed in the breakfast and access to the butlers pantry. The breakfast was not at all close to what is depicted on the website. Very little food...not even a full adult breakfast (one very thin waffle and three small slices of sausage). No granola and yogurt or food comparable to what is advertised on the website. The website says there are items available in the evening, but all we could find was a jar of prepackaged cookies. Also, the butler pantry is closed in the middle of the day, so no access to anything placed in the fridge, the ice, the water, or coffee. I've stayed at many bed and breakfasts in New England and around the country and this one was disappointing, to say the least. We had gathered with many of our friends for the weekend who stayed at Timbercliff and at other B&Bs in Camden. All had nothing but great things to say about the large breakfasts, hosts, accommodations. We and our friends who stayed at Timbercliffe were disappointed. Other notes: * No information shared with us on housekeeping (fresh towels? do they come in every day or not...just wanted to know) * Never officially met Kevin (one of the owners/hosts). Even though we stayed for three nights and he served breakfast to us without saying much. I would not recommend if you have options of staying elsewhere. I very much wanted to love this place, but sadly, we walked away disappointed because our expectations were what we saw on the website, which vastly differed from reality.

I had the most wonderful stay at Timbercliffe cottage. What a PHENOMENAL bed & breakfast. The…read moreproperty is absolutely GORGEOUS-- the house is stunning. The patio is massive and the views of the ocean are amazing. I wish I could sit on the patio for a month with a glass of wine and a book. The hosts are welcoming and lovely-- they made sure we had everything we needed at all times. The breakfast is absolutely DELICIOUS and we were so excited every morning to eat. Thank you so much! We highly recommend anyone stay here! It was perfect!

I have stayed at a lot of Marriotts and this one just didn't live up to the brand…read more First off they couldn't find my reservation just by my name and they were super rude about it, making me feel like I was doing something wrong. I found the reservation number and she was appalled that I was right. Then the hallways smelled like smoke. I then checked in to my room where it wasn't very clean and very outdated. The AC unit on the floor looked like it had never been dusted or the filter had been changed. The bathroom had all super cheap fixtures and one thing was already broken. The ice machine looked incredibly dirty and gross. It may be convenient if you are going to a concert there but that is about it.

We stayed here about a month ago. When our navigation directed us here, we were uncertain if we…read morewere at the correct location because the sign outside is itty bitty. Luckily, we did notice it when we pulled into the parking lot and it wasn't obscured by the greenery from the road. Our room was on the second floor overlooking the parking lot. We had a very comfortable king size bed with a kidney shaped sofa and ottoman, desk, and a very basic bathroom. While it was clear that the bathroom needed work, I appreciated the fact that the sink and vanity were separate from the toilet and tub. It made getting ready easier! We appreciated the bar area, and had a very friendly bartender who went by Azrael (I think??? Not sure we ever got her name?). She was witty and had us laughing while pouring our drinks. The next morning we ate breakfast at the Starbucks cafe. It was decent. I am very picky about my food. I ordered scrambled eggs with avocado, quinoa, spinach, and parmesan cheese. My husband ordered scrambled eggs, bacon, and homefries. The portion sizes were very small for what we paid. This hotel suited its purpose for our stay. We were here for one overnight to attend a wake and funeral. It is situated inside of an industrial area near the highway, and sadly, there are many homeless people living nearby in the woods that abuts the property. They are in the process of renovating this property, so perhaps with a little dazzle it can morph into a five star rating.

Ok I think Other raters have been pretty tough on this place. You have to keep in mind it's the…read morecheapest place in the area! Considering the relative price point this place is a solid 3 stars! My room was clean and well kept. The breakfast they provided was adequate and similar to other low priced hotels. This certainly isn't the Ritz and it doesn't cost as much either! This was a solid value for the price in comparison to other hotels in the area!! All I can say is that haters are gonna hate!!

At first glance, it's pretty run down. At second glance, it's disgusting. The room looked like it…read morehad barely been wiped down let alone cleaned. The only thing that seemed to be clean was the bed sheets and towels...thank god. The floor was sticky and the shower was orange, there was a very questionable grime build up on the little washcloth bar. There was no water pressure and the it smelled terrible. The fridge would not get cold enough to safely store any food. all of the caulking and grout in the bathroom were horrendous. Overall, the price for this was not worth it unless you're in a pinch. I wouldn't leave a bad review if it had cost $70 but it was more than double that for one night.

I stayed here the night before needing to take a standardized test at the Pearson VUE center in…read moreConcord, NH. This Hampton Inn was less than 10 minutes away, so it's a great place to consider if you need a place to stay before your exam. I cannot remember his name, but the gentleman at the front desk who checked us in was so incredibly kind and considerate. He was more than willing to go above and beyond to make the stay perfect. The rooms were clean, the hallways were quiet, there was ample parking, and the hot breakfast the next morning was fantastic. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

What a disappointment! For years, this had been our go-to hotel when we're in Concord, NH. My…read morehusband and I loved the big smiles when we arrived, and how the desk staff often remembered us from previous visits. The hotel felt like a second home, in a way. This time, the staff seemed very different. No smiles. No "we're glad you're here." And only one of the two women at the desk seemed even vaguely familiar... though I'm still not sure of that. However, we were tired from a day on the road and were eager to get sleep. On this visit, we didn't have a reservation, and - checking in at the desk, planning to stay for two nights - we were told that they had just one room left... and the price seemed very high. Exhausted after our long journey, we still trusted that this was a fair price for a very good room. (Neither were true, and - when I later checked the booking service we usually use - this hotel still had five rooms available... and we'd been charged the public price, not our Hilton Honors member price.) But, that wasn't the only problem. When we arrived at our room, both beds were wrinkled, as if someone had been sitting on them, or had placed luggage on them and then - changing their minds about the room - they'd left. Also, the room was dirty. Not awful, but housekeeping should have seen the brown, sticky marks (like small fingerprints) on the bathroom door, as well as the empty vodka beverage can next to one bed's headboard. In addition, there were just a few sheets of toilet paper left on the roll in the bathroom... and no extra rolls. (And, as a somewhat trivial side note: Upon arriving in our room the TV screen did not welcome my husband by name. In fact, the TV wasn't on. And when we turned it on, the usual greeting screen still wasn't there.) But, as I've said, we were exhausted. So, we unpacked because the next day was going to be a busy workday for me, and we needed sleep. The next morning, I explained all of this - the incorrect information at check-in, the toilet paper issues, etc. - to the young woman at the desk - the one with long brown hair, who rarely smiles at all - and, with no apology, said she'd tell her manager. She also gave me two rolls of toilet paper. Later in the day, we received a call in our room. The hotel was returning $52 dollars to us, giving us extra Hilton points, and offered to move us to one of the empty rooms. We thanked the caller but declined the move, mostly because I was busy working (I'm a journalist) and we'd already unpacked our suitcases and set up my work area. That was a poor decision on my part. That night, the air conditioning unit under our window - different from most of the hotel, that has central a/c - started rattling loudly at around 2 AM, keeping us awake. We were glad it was our last night there. Aside from the great breakfasts, none of this experience had matched our previous visits'. At checkout, the same unsmiling woman was at the front desk. I told her how very sorry I was to have to write an honest review, since our experience - and our room - hadn't been up to the hotel's usual standards. She interrupted me, saying sarcastically, ""Oh, you mean the room we gave you $52 and 3,000 bonus points for, and offered to move you to another room?" Stunned, I agreed as she shoved our room receipt at me, said she'd tell her manager what I'd said... and then she turned away from me. This was such a stunning response, I'm still astonished. There were so many other ways she could have replied, such as, "I'm sorry, and we'll make changes so your next visit is better." Or, "We were unusually busy, and I guess things slipped through the cracks that shouldn't have. We'll make sure that doesn't repeat, and appreciate your business." Instead, we left feeling disappointed but also frustrated, because this used to be such a great hotel. As we drove away, my husband and I agreed - sadly - that we'll never go back to that hotel again. In our opinion, that Hilton franchise hasn't maintained the Hilton standards. Fortunately, and we have other hotel options when we next return to the Concord area.