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

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!

The Hampton Inn Waterville sits directly off the highway and minutes from restaurants, bars and…read moreshopping downtown. The hotel is new and updated. It's also very clean. The staff is very friendly, competitive and serious about doing a good job. That's just a few visits. They knew my name.. the pool has many amenities and a great free breakfast. When that thing that stands out that is different from many other hotels is that if you were in too much of a rush to eat before you leave, they have to go breakfast waiting by the front desk.

The good: the staff was friendly and made us feel valued…read more The first impression was that the lobby was clean, smelled good, and well kept. The room we received was larger than expected and the bathroom was huge. The shower had great pressure despite us being on the third floor and only had a handheld sprayer. The tub did its job without any slow draining. The mattresses were somewhat soft but the pillows were perfect. The bad: though staying for two days and being very particular person, nothing stood out as "bad". To be fair, the coffee was a cheap acidic terrible brew, but next door was a Dunkin. Bottom line: my wife and I would stay here again.

I've stayed at this hotel many times over the years with my kids as a little local mini vacation…read more Went to book a room for our annual mini vacation and was told I have been banned. Supposedly because, as they said, I left a lot of trash in the room. I had a small family birthday party for my son and cleaned up the room, even bringing my own trash bags to do so. I was puzzled & assumed it was a mistake so I reached out to management and received an email back saying that I had taken advantage of their no locals policy. Apparently they don't rent rooms to locals, but bent the rules for me, unbeknownst to me. No one EVER told me that this was a policy. If it was a policy, to not rent locals, then why in the world would they have rented to me? The whole situation is just bizarre. I've spent a lot of money at this hotel over the years and this is the thanks I get. So if you're local I guess you're not allowed to stay at this hotel, but they probably won't tell you that and may rent to you anyway. ?? Warning to locals- you're not allowed here, or maybe you are, or maybe sometimes? Great management. Thanks Fireside. Very nice. I cleaned that room thoroughly when I left, as I always do. If you're local they'll turn on you I guess. I'm still just stunned by this. I never had any issues in all the years I've stayed here, ever. No warnings, no complaints, no mention of not being allowed here. Nada. This is just rotten.

First time coming to this hotel, there was a crack pipe in my room. Right on top of the towels…read more... (There will be photos attached). I spoke to the head of housekeeping (Eric Carpenter) who assured me this would be dealt with.. He offered to give me an upgraded room for the rest of the year, 2025, anytime I came by with assured DEEP cleanliness to it & was also assured this would be noted in my profile whenever I personally made a reservation.. Which was a lie. The past 2/3 times I have showed up to this particular hotel since this incident, there has been some sort of alleged "issue" which resulted in the front desk employees basically DOWNGRADING my room or giving me a room that has quality issues (photos will also be attached). YESTERDAY (10/2/2025) I booked online, as I always do and when I got to this hotel the front desk manager (David Connolly) told me I had been put on the "do not rent" list due to "smoking in the room" and "paint bubbling from hot water damage in the bathroom"... I am 6 months pregnant... NEED I MENTION I do not smoke nor do I ever in life need to be in BOILING water... Basically they were finding any reason to get out of owning up to what their housekeepers either left or didn't do a good enough job of cleaning up.. I am utterly upset due to the fact that nobody has done anything to accommodate or help the fact that this is happening. I have called the head manager of it all, (Katy Kelly) and haven't received a call back which is what prompted me to make this review. The photos attached is what I've been dealing with since I've booked here.. so if you have kids, do not book here, if you care about your safety, do not book here, and if you care about cleanliness and hospitality do not book here because the employees definitely lack that.

Vintage gem with a twist, famous flambeed duck 10/10 with views of the lake was outstanding and…read moretheir seasonal cocktail selection (bourbon cherry slushie omg!) with a small but solid wine list was surprisingly on point! And I'm a snob! Shoutout to our knowledgeable server Sarah who was so fun and made my sister's birthday so special, we'll definitely be back!

Been coming to this place for over 40 years and now it's up for sale. For the last 20 years the…read morefood has been average at best and still a high price. It's a seasonal business but it's clear the past several owners don't have the heart to maintain this beautiful property. Its so sad to see the decline and I hope someone can come in and bring back this old gem.

The hotel is beautiful front desk service is great the pool is so fun would go many more times…read morebreakfast is amazing

This was my second stay at this Homewood Suites, and I really appreciate that each room comes with…read morea kitchenette, including a toaster, stove, and dishwasher. I do wish there were utensils and plates in the room, though they are available in the lobby near breakfast. Breakfast is included, and the hotel has a gym and pool on-site (though the gym was under renovation during our stay--it would have been nice to know beforehand). They also offer free Wi-Fi and parking, both included. The main reason we chose this hotel is that it's pet-friendly, though there is a nightly dog fee. They seem attentive to dogs--each room has magnets you can place outside the door so housekeeping knows not to let them out. One downside is that housekeeping comes every other day instead of daily. I understand the eco-friendly approach, but it would be nice for guests to have the choice. The beds were very comfortable, the heating worked well (much needed in 7-degree weather), and the showers had good pressure and hot water. The room was clean, and staff were friendly, even remembering my dog's name. Overall, I really like this hotel; the every-other-day cleaning isn't ideal, but it's not a dealbreaker.

We stayed at Whisperwood over the summer and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The owners were more than…read morehelpful and thought of every thing. Our cabin was clean and tidy. The lake is just serene. The boat we rented was a black lund, clean and ran perfectly. The food was plentiful and delicious and wait staff were very courteous. We can't wait to go back. We just booked again!

The place was clean and food was good,staff friendly. The mattress in our cabin (Lake…read moreView)desperately needed to be replaced. Cost per day for renting a small fishing boat were high considering the condition of the boats. Fishing boat fleet could use an upgrade to modern equipment (trolling motors ,seats etc)

Beautiful hotel in the center of Waterville, Maine. OUTSTANDING experience. Gorgeous rooms,…read moresparkling clean, well stocked. Refrigerator and safe. Service oriented staff that made you feel like a welcome guest, not just a customer. Nick at the front desk went above and beyond on service (and I am very picky). I would stay there again. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

The good: The hotel is visually appealing and sophisticated for Waterville…read more The staff were warm and we were treated as valued guests and not just a "customer". The room was large and the bathroom surprisingly spacious. Housekeeping did a great job. The hotel smelled and clocked clean throughout. The shower was new and featured a rain water type faucet. The blackout curtains did a decent job blocking light and we didn't hear any hallway or exterior noise. The bad: I'm very picky and candid but fair in grading experiences. The beds and pillows were hard as rocks. The mattress felt as though we were sleeping on plywood. The ventilation kept my wife up throughout the night. It would whine before starting and when the blower came on, it was very loud. If you are a light sleeper, don't go here for sleep. The light switches were no doubt wired by the lowest bidder. They didn't make sense and there was a certain combination needed to get the lights on. Overall: the hotel was very clean and deserving of an 8, but the terrible bedding and the jet engine turbine heating, brings this to a 6. Why? Because the core need that a hotel must meet is a good night's sleep. There was zero information in the room or on the website as to the checkout time. We looked everywhere in the room. The receptionist told us the hotel had room service, but again no information was located in the room. Suggestion to hotel: investing in new mattresses is a substantial investment. Consider foam toppers. Label the switches. A simple tasteful font at 12pt placed just below each switch is cheaper than an electrician. Place signage with checkout times, restaurant operation times, rooms service and other information in the rooms. Put menus in the rooms. A small surprise - no in room coffee pot. This should be a standard for a hotel.

Nice place. Clean. Simple. New friendly owners. Wi-Fi. Good location next to marina and float…read moreplane lessons/tours.

Don't waste your time for dinner here. They serve your meal on folding tables and stackable…read morechairs. The eponymous salad was bagged lettuce and raw corn. The trout was properly cooked but was served with cinnamon carrots that clashed with the aioli sauce on the fish. The mashed potatoes were starchy, with no butter flavor. The noise level made conversation impossible. Overall, it felt like a bar mitzvah gone bad.

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!