In an effort to kick off the new year on a positive note my fiancé and I decided to go away for a…read morecouple of nights the first weekend of 2021. After searching for dog friendly places in the New England area for a couple of hours we finally stumbled upon Pressey House in Oakland, ME on Airbnb. Neither of us had ever heard of the town but a quiet Bed & Breakfast on a lake sounded good to us. A few nights later we made the 3 hour drive to Oakland, ME where we checked into the Granite Suite. Originally we were a little dubious because the walls of the suite are described as being the original foundation of the home from 1850 so we were afraid that it might feel like we were in a dark, damp cave but when our Host, Nikki, showed us to where we were going to be staying nothing could have been further from the truth. Although all the of the walls were either granite or brick, the front of the suite was bright with natural light thanks to the window and door and the back of the suite with the comfy, King sized bed had a cozy feel to it. There are a couple of cool little brick arches in the suite that are a unique architectural feature. The bathroom was surprisingly roomy which you don't always find at a B&B and even though there is no bathtub the shower stall had excellent water pressure and didn't feel cramped . The suite also had a pretty good size kitchenette which was really handy to have the two nights we were there. My favorite feature though was the gas fireplace. Each night my fiancé and I spent hours in front of it playing cards and relaxing. It was especially welcome since it snowed while we were there, and nothing is better than coming in from the cold and warming up in front of the fire. There is WiFi available and our signal was strong enough that we experienced no internet issues on our phones and tablets. There is a main common area that was split into two sections: The front section which has a sitting area in front of a wood burning fireplace and the back section which overlooks the lake and functions as a dining space. The quintessential New England feel of the room is warm, inviting and really makes you think of the long history of the home. Although we were the only ones having breakfast each morning in the common area because everyone else was a long term rental, Nikki made sure that she still pulled out all the stops for us. One morning we had fruit salad, cinnamon rolls, homemade frittata, and sausage and then the next day we feasted on fruit salad, pancakes and homemade corned beef hash. The first night that we arrived Nikki had left homemade cookies in our room. The following day at breakfast she got some ideas of what kind of desserts we liked and we came back from a day exploring the area to some homemade strawberry thumbprint cookies in our room (which my fiancé LOVED). So, saying that Nikki is a good cook, who will feed you well feels like an understatement. Our most favorite part of the Pressey House though was Nikki, her husband Ron and their family (pups included). They were extremely friendly, professional, accommodating in every way and it's clear that they want every guest to have an amazing experience when you stay with them. From chatting with Nikki & Ron we learned that they have just recently purchased the inn and have some big plans for it. We can say with certainty that we will be going back for another visit and we look forward to seeing any improvements that they make since it will make an already fabulous B&B even better. We're also looking forward to getting to see the gorgeous lake that Pressey House sits on during the summertime.

This place was our favorite part that captured Maine so beautifully. The hosts and hostesses Nikki,…read moreRon their beautiful children & of course adorable puppies made us feel right at home. We truly appreciated their hospitality and generosity. Waking up on that gorgeous lake in the warm summer, the kids running, jumping, kayaking, playing instead of being on their electronics was an incredible feeling. There was a variety of delicious restaurants & ice cream shoppes close by including vegan options that I of course indulged in. We can't wait to go back and enjoy this beautiful property again. Thank you so much, Danielle, Dom, Tristan, Cameron & Brandon xo

TV is Roku. Internet service is lousy. Programs kept stalling. Totally frustrating. People in next…read moreroom cooking on parking lot with grill. Avoid this place.

Very clean and fairly priced. It's a little dated here, but the owner of the hotel is nice and…read morekeeps the place clean. Great water pressure in the shower too

Perfect for us! Effortless check-in; a clean, comfortable, quiet room; and the self-service…read morebreakfast set-up had everything we needed for tea and a quick bite before hitting the road for a white-water rafting trip. Would definitely stay here again!!

Very clean and comfortable b&b. Billy was very accommodating with our last minute request and…read morepatient helping me with booking (no phone service and Internet issues). Contrary to another yelper I really enjoyed the privacy of the house and was fine with not interacting with the hosts. The kitchen had everything you would need to make a meal, the bed was comfortable, bathrooms tidy, and the house actually smelled good. There were also a lot of breakfast options. If you are looking for an alternative to a hotel that is much higher quality, cheaper, and in a convenient location close to Colby College and many restaurants, I would highly recommend this place!

A very enjoyable stay at this unique B&B. Shawn was a gracious host, and the room was spotless, the…read morebed so comfy, and that breakfast...... We will definitely be back, and if you're looking for a spot to rest your head in the Gardiner, ME area .... you should most definitely consider The Stone Turret.

Great stay! The…read moreStone Turret is a B&B located in a restored 1902 Christian Science church. The rooms are lovely, clean, and comfortable. After a great night's sleep, Shawn, the owner, made an amazing breakfast. The blueberry muffins, in particular were out of this world. 'Can't wait to go back!

Deb and Syd were very nice. Jessica was a Gem! Rooms were beautiful! Service was lacking. We were…read moremade to feel secondary to the breakfast customers and weren't even given the courtesy of a goodbye. Other B&B's have done much better.

I cannot explain the incredible experience I had at this. B&B is a family owned business Deb.,Cyd…read moreand Jessica were amazing. I was traveling for work and I stay at a lot of hotels. I was working on the coast of Maine and every hotel in the surrounding hour was booked and charging double and triple for their rooms between four and $600 each. I get it it's peak season in a wonderful tourist location. I was desperate for a place to stay thank the Lord I found blueberry fields B&B they didn't raise their prices for the season as they could do anyway, because of the amazing service, and experience they have on their property. Everything was neat, clean, peaceful, the property is stunning. The garden and the blueberry fields are amazing. The breakfast was fantastic and I love the fact that locals come to breakfast here that's how good it is. I am looking forward to working in this area again so I can come back here. In fact I think I would drive out of my way just to stay here because it was just that good. And to top it off, they have a ton of hummingbirds and they make their own maple syrup it doesn't get better than that people.!

I have stayed here previously while traveling for work. This time I had broken pipes at camp and…read moreneeded a place to stay for two days. It was a booking late at night. The ladies at the desk welcomed me and made me feel so much better (I was so stressed from the pipes). My dog and i thoroughly enjoyed the room. Dogs are welcome here which is awesome. When I came back on day 2 once again I was asked how things went today at camp. It's nice to be remembered from when I was here in April but also nice to have people who care!! And can't forget that I somehow managed to cut myself and they quick grabbed bandaids for me. I'll be staying here in the future when I need a hotel!! PS I forgot to get all the women's names at the front desk I'm sure they'll know me from this review!

The check-in process was so fast and the two wonderful girls we met at the front desk (Kati and…read moreBekah) made sure we had everything we needed! We will definitely be coming back here! Plus the hotel was pretty nice, quiet, the rooms were comfortable and clean! Thank y'all for an AMAZING stay!

Gary & Fiona are great hosts. The place is beautiful. An Americana feel to it. A lovely, very…read morecomfortable bed, full size bathroom, nicely appointed living room, and even a sun porch which overlooks a beautiful field which you are welcome to walk thru. You'll find apple trees, huge Sugar Maple's and if you if you prefer relax on their back porch. It includes a delicious breakfast. Upon booking, Gary and Fiona asked if we had any dietary restrictions. I mentioned I don't eat pork and as a result along with our delicious home made French Toast covered with homegrown berries we had Chicken and Blueberry sausages and my British born wife who loves her English Breakfast tea had it served to her in a French Press. It was our first stay there but not our last..

This B & B in an historic farmhouse is a wonderful find! The accommodations are incredibly…read moreimmaculate, and tastefully decorated in keeping with the period. But you will not want for any modern conveniences such as WiFi and remote controlled flat screen TV. Thoughtful touches abound such as complementary bottled waters, and spa quality soaps, shampoo, & conditioner. With any B & B, the hosts can be a significant influence when deciding whether to ever return, but no worries @ Sugar Maple Cottage. Hosts, Fiona & Gary, are good friends you have yet to meet.

I can't say enough about this place!! As soon as my husband pulled up and entered the office were…read moregreeted by the owner Sheila. She was very polite and explained if we needed anything to call anytime and also who the housekeepers were at the rental. Upon going to my room we ran into both housekeepers and right away they also treated us like family; my husband found that relieving. The room was very clean, spacious, filled with all the cooking and accessories a gal could need. Full fridge, full stove and oven, microwave, very, "very", comfortable beds, and flat screen T. V. For the person that needs space to get business work done, there is a quaint area in the room; plus a dinner table for 2-3. Laundry is on site along with a swimming pool during the summer months. WOW, now that is saying a lot!!! There are plenty of shops and stores in the area. Sheila & Kent makes this place easy to give an AWESOME review!!