Dr Toothaker has taken care of our birds for many years. Few vets will even see birds, but he…read morehandles them well and has saved the life of several of ours. He gave us a whole extra year with my beloved white dove and took such good care of him . The office is very busy, but it is worth the wait to see Dr. Toothaker

Since 2016, Alan Toothaker was the veterinarian for our sweet, beautiful golden retriever Sophie…read moreduring the months each year that we have spent in Maine. In November 2024, he examined Sophie and drew labs. He told us, "she's fine," "just adjusting to her medications." Without much change in her symptoms until the last hours, she died 2 weeks later as we were finally taking her to an emergency room. On 2/26/26 the Maine Board of Veterinary Medicine disciplined Dr. Toothaker for poor record-keeping and violating practice standards in his care of Sophie, and separately regarding another complaint that alleged he mistreated animals and staff. See Ellsworth American 3/25/26 [https://bit.ly/EA260325_LocalVetDisciplined]. You can read the details of these two cases -- AND THE 4 PREVIOUS ACTIONS -- on the State of Maine web page for his license [https://bit.ly/ToothakerMaineLicensePage]. This includes for my case the specific consent agreement that Dr. Toothaker chose to sign to avoid going to court (administrative hearing). You will also see there that he was still on probation for previous infractions when he treated Sophie. Beyond these state actions, Dr. Toothaker also paid $145,360 to resolve complaints by the DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) about his mishandling of controlled substances in 2023 [https://bit.ly/DEA_ToothakerFine]. As a (human) doctor, after Sophie died, I requested from Dr. Toothaker's clinic, her complete medical record, and I was appalled. We had brought Sophie in because she had not been eating well, but the medical note said she was "eating and drinking well," the kind of text one has in a default note template that's supposed to be changed in the real note, but he didn't. The lab results had numerous red flags that Dr. Toothaker ignored. When I presented to another veterinarian (without giving away the subsequent events) the data that Dr. Toothaker had before him at Sophie's last visit, and asked whether going with "she's fine" seemed right, that vet said "I would not choose to ride for a few weeks on 'she's fine.' I think you would be better served to go see an internal medicine specialist." We would certainly have taken her to a specialist -- driven that night to Portland if needed -- in line with the extensive medical care we have gotten for her over her life. Unfortunately, Dr. Toothaker did not suggest taking her to a specialist, so we didn't do it, and now Sophie is dead, 3 days after her 9th birthday. She had a complicated medical history which Dr. Toothaker knew about but ignored. Equally worrisome in a different way, namely, his trustworthiness, after he received my complaint from the Board, he reported that he -- oops! -- had failed to include in the "complete medical record" that he had sent me, more complete medical ("SOAP") notes maintained "in a separate module" of his electronic medical record. This conveniently discovered note contains at least one statement that I know to be false, and many others that are highly implausible. My impression, though unproven, is that he fabricated these notes in response to my complaint. Dr. Toothaker still claims that he did not do anything wrong medically, but the veterinary board thinks he did, and so do I. I noted in my complaint that Dr. Toothaker is friendly and affable, but that does not make up for his being cavalier and irresponsible about the actual medical care of animals. Before letting Dr. Toothaker care for your pet, I highly recommend you read his disciplinary actions and look at the medical notes that he has previously written for your pet. Sophie died quietly on the floor of our vehicle. I didn't get to say goodbye to her.

I love this place! I brought my two Labradoodles there on…read moreTuesday and I couldn't be happier. The young lady took her time getting to know them and me. I love their set-up. The different enclosures with the wrap around places that my dogs could walk were great. GiGi and Charlie seemed very happy there. We will be going back!

NEVER AGAIN!!! Don't walk, RUN AWAY!!- This place used to…read morebe OK when he had employees years ago (Sean was very attentive and cared very much about the dogs). But that's not the case anymore. I would NEVER bring my dog here again. The owner Tony actually admitted to me at pickup "your dog must have an iron stomach" (I confusingly said no) and he admitted that he allowed my dog to EAT AND CLEAN UP ALL THE KIBBLE FROM THE DOG CRATES AT THE END OF THE DAY!!! mind you I never had Tony feed my dog at any daycare visit. She never ate during playcare. And my dog became aggressively sick in the middle of that night, due to Tony's RIDICULOUS manner, and lack of any responsibility for an animal. If you care about your dog, do NOT trust this place. I should've write this review a while ago. After I confronted him and left he continued to be rude to me in email, stating my dog was a mess and out of control. (Well I bring her to daycare to play, he never stated any such issues. And then started attacking me and saying how terrible of a person I was and how we didn't "click" as people. Wow, I just wanted a nice place for my dog to play. This guy is a FUCKING IDIOT.

We love the Twilite Motel. It's close enough to Bar Harbor…read morewithout being so close that you have to deal with the crowds and claustrophobia. Something else is the owner is an absolute gentleman whose friendliness should be bottled. Considering how close it is to the main drag, the price is beyond fair. Place itself is clean and has a very charming coffee and tea room. I look forward to going back.

Charming, comfortable spot. As a previous reviewer said, if you've watched too many horror movies…read morethe Twilite might look a little "murder-ey" but its vintage look is part of its charm. The proprietors couldnt have been any nicer and everything was clean and worked. Quiet but a short drive from the town center. We got a great night"s rest.

We had a great stay for 3 nights. We traveled to Acadia to hike, Schoodic point, and Bangor. The…read morebeds are so comfortable and soft! And the soups from 3-8pm were really good. The soups were chicken noodle, white chicken chili, chicken dumplings and broccoli cheddar. The breakfast started at 6am and was really good too.

Needed a place to sleep after driving up from New York. There's a decent amount of options but…read morethis looked the best bang for the buck. The staff was very friendly. Room was clean and bed was comfy. The complementary soup was a nice bonus - it was New England Clam chowder. I had more than one bowl lol the continental breakfast was also very good. Corned beef hash and scrambled eggs! It was good.

A Hotel with cleanliness, decor and Charm. As soon as i…read moreopened the door with my wife the presentation of the Bed was very inviting, carpet didn't have that worn out look and stained from traffic. *Bathroom shower; strong water pressure. Supplied shampoo pumps and body wash and Hairdryer. AC strong and cold. Mini Refrigerator and Microwave. Complementary Water, Coke, diet Coke, potatoe chips and coffee maker. Ice Machine under steps outside. *NO dresser, closet, iron, nor ironing board. No Smoking (thank you) and NO PETS (EVEN BETTER) *Convenient surrounding restaurants, Wendy's, Taco Bell /KFC, Casa Jalisco Mexican Restaurant, Dairy Queen, *Shaw Supermarket which we used to stuff our mini refrigerator. Check out Isle 15, for prepared frozen food boxes, if your into that kind of thing? For some on a budget might be perfect . Finally thoughts; a no brainer if your looking for a quiet restful night. We slept great! *The Review Guru Long Island NY

Clean, interesting bathroom decor; close to everything.... decent amenities, snacks, fridge,…read moremicrowave and coffee maker. They left two sodas and two waters, plus snacks. I'm still trying figure out the who why and what they were thinking for the bathroom. The toilet paper holder broke right off the vanity; looked like half was (oddly glued tiles to vanity) bathroom shower head (old and gross) wall tile installed on the floor.... Odd bathroom. Needs a professional to redo it- I'm convinced who ever decorated here, design nail salons Mattresses matters. Pillows matter. If I could offer any recommendations that would be a game changer as to whether I'd come back or not.... . These were... terrible. Perhaps the worst I've ever slept on, not worst but terrible. Very olds nasty pillows (2 of them have no covers on them (gross) ... tj max is across the street, if you stay here, go get yourself a new (clean) pillow - you'll thank me when you check in and see what they have on those beds. Soft sheets and blankets but unfortunately; nothing makes up for a terrible mattress. It's very thin, no support- feels like it's seen one too many nights. also, Coffee cups are so flimsy and too small to hold anything more then 6oz. They have some improvements to make for sure, but it was clean, and they do have some nice amenities. Not terrible, not amazing either - meh

Our stay at this 2010 built Ellsworth/Bar Harbor Hampton was for just one night Thursday June 24…read morefor three people. Despite it being a weekday the bill was $343.35 as the tourist season had started. We had a rented a vehicle and the Bar Harbor Hampton was priced even higher than this one. We choose Hamptons because of the Hilton ownership oversight, although individually they are privately managed so quality will vary. We came from Minnesota an had just spent three nights at the Portland Downtown-Waterfront Hampton and were in Bar Harbor for a cruise and to check out Arcadia National Park. As it turns out we should have spent the three nights here and just one at the sketchy Portland Hampton. My girlfriend's daughter insists on separate beds for all of us. One great thing about Hamptons is that a rollaway bed added to a double queen room is not an issue, although the quality of the bed itself varies greatly by location. Here our requested rollaway was waiting for us with linens and pillows, and it was a decent one unlike the broken one we got in Portland that also didn't have a pillow or top sheet. My girlfriend actually commented on how nice the room was, a rare nod of approval as we are both a bit cynical. The thermostat had its own remote, the Hilton app actually worked on the TV if I remember right, there was an ice bucket and even a couple mini recycling bins. The view was just the local shopping mall, but that's not what we got the room for. One slight disappointment was being refused the token Hilton Silver Level membership benefit of free bottles of water on arrival. Maybe this isn't a 'select' Hampton. The workout room here was large and modern, unlike many Hampton workout rooms. The pool was also well kept. The normally no frills Hampton breakfast was way above par at this property. There was an abundance of choices and healthy options in bakery, hot and cold items, fresh fruit, toppings, and beverages. This included dairy free and gluten free options like Silk almond milk and Udi's gluten free muffins. See the image postings. This was an especially welcome sight after the sparse Portland Hampton breakfast bar of the previous three days. A surprising discovery I got on checking out the lobby after unpacking was the 'Iced Coffee Bar'. The receptionist told us they were the only Hampton to have one. It had a nice sign, coffee container, a dozen Monin syrups, creamer, ice bucket, cups, stir sticks, and napkins. See the image posting. My girlfriend and daughter planned to try it before we left early the next morning as I had understood from the receptionist it was available 24 hours. Unfortunately, it was taken down during breakfast. I'm not sure the girls even saw it. Other then missing out on the Iced Coffee Bar and not getting the token Hampton Silver Membership bottled water perk, this may have been our best Hampton stay of the dozen or so different Hampton properties we have tried. It should be the textbook model in management for other Hamptons to follow.

5/27/25-6/1/25 We…read morechose Hampton Inn Ellsworth/Bar Harbor as it was midway between Bar Harbor and Bangor. This hotel looks like it was either newly built or was just refreshed. Our king room 301 was clean and spacious. Mera, Sarah, Sasha, Jay, Stewart and Valerie welcomed us and made us feel at home. Excellent service and hospitality 5 stars. Breakfast included, regular hotel style hot buffet. Definitely recommend when in the area.

We rented a town house for 2 days and nights. The cost was $588. The house was spacious, had 2 and…read morea half bathrooms, all cooking utensils, dishes, stove, fridge ect. It had 2 bedrooms and a sleeper sofa. It also had a Jacuzzi. The resort has a nice pool, game area( though it costs to play any games) basketball and tennis courts. There is even a childrens playground. The hostess was very nice when we checked in and allowed us to check in early. It's in a central location for shopping and restaurants in Ellsworth. We would definitely stay here again.

We stayed here since it was about 20 minutes away from Acadia, and were blown away!! The apartment…read morewas extremely spacious and very clean, and there was a laundry unit in the hallway. The electronics were slightly dated, but the apartment smelled very fresh and overall gave a very homey, rustic vibe. There were two bedrooms (one had a king sized bed and one had two double beds), two bathrooms (one had a jacuzzi), a kitchen, and living room with a dining table. The toilet bowl in one of the bathrooms was stained, but it was a minor matter since everything was clean. This community IS called a resort, and I agree that it is a bit misleading, BUT they do have a pool and game/activity room in the main office. We were still blown away by the comfort and cleanliness of our apartment, and will definitely stay here again when visiting Acadia!

Its 11pm, we are on route 1 driving from Boston to Acadia with no place to spend the night. Being…read moretoo cheap/poor for a place in Bar Harbor we quickly googled (from stolen wireless of some other hotel) alternative options. This place came up and we called hesitatingly to see if they have vacancy on a saturday night and they did. The motel is ran by a sweet couple from their porch. They man (whose name i forgot) waited for us to check in around 11:30. Yes, the furniture was outdated and there was a weird stuffy smell in the room, but the service was pleasant, free basic bagel & coffee breakfast and cheap and easy last minute booking 15 miles from Acadia. Only down side the wireless is limited and only works from the porch of the office.

I checked into this hotel when I was visiting Acadia National Park. The hotel owner is a very nice…read morecouple. They are very friendly and accommodating. I noticed some other reviewers pointed out how terrible the hotel condition was -- the room itself didn't have a problem, it was clean and very cozy. Their main office looked like an antique shop, chaotic but in an organized fashion! If some reviewers wanted to have a crazy clean hotel room with modern decors in this area, they would have to pay at least double the rate this hotel offered. Nothing is perfect, and so this hotel has just the right balance between comfort and affordability. The owners are also trying their best to make improvements on the room every season. Thanks for hosting and keep it up!

So this is my second time glamping and there are aspects of this location that I love, and there…read moreare aspects that could be improved. First off, the location is awesome. Waking up in tent one and being able to look out on the water was a great way to start the day. The whole area is nice to walk around, playing board games in the main lodge during a rainy evening is relaxing, and there's several planned activities everyday to participate in if you don't head out to some of the nearby attractions. The staff is extremely welcoming and attentive. The food is pricey but good... I definitely recommend the lavender vanilla chai to start your morning off! One of the biggest positives is the bathroom is inside the glamping tent, so you don't have to sneak outside in the middle of the night and freeze yourself in the unheated "attached" bathroom like I have at a different glamping site. However, I really don't like the pull handle for the shower. Have you ever tried to clean long thick hair with one hand? Yeah, it's a bit challenging. Now I have seen several critiques about the cost of this location. I went in June, so technically at the beginning of the season. Flat out, everything in this region is seasonal and prices rapidly rise in July and even worse in August. I don't know that I would pay for a stargazer tent again (it's a nice idea but I'd rather sit on the tent's porch and look out at the stars.) However, I would definitely stay here again. The vibe is very chill, and watching all the families and their dogs relaxing throughout the campgrounds just felt right.

Under Whelmed Acadia. This isn't glamping! This is camping…read morewith a couple of additional features. Ridiculous price for a tent with no amenities in the middle of nowhere. Tents so close together that you can hear everyone else's every move which defeats their whole marketing about "connecting with nature". That's just bs to charge more and do less. No wifi, no electricity, but you do get outdated chargers that you need to beg for to keep your phones working so that you can plan your Acadia activities for the day. This is just a silly concept and bush league execution. Don't fall for it! Their one "activity" is morning waterside yoga, so we double checked via text before coming down at 7:30 for the activity and up, you guessed it, nobody could locate the instructor, so no yoga. Thanks for confirming that yoga was on 10 minutes prior! There are other true glamping experiences in better proximity to Acadia - or just pitch a tent yourself because you aren't getting anything more with this stay. Avoid. There is a reason that so many reviews say the same things. And they are definitely minimizing negative reviews, so consider yourself lucky if you get to read this at all. At the very least, the business will respond with some generic retort by their snippy manager that says nothing, but says everything you need to know, all at the same time.