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“Worst place I've ever stayed.”

Cafe Drydock & Inn

1 of 5 stars
GrandeDame
Woodside, California
Nov 19, 2009

The manager of the Drydock Inn seemed to lack any interest in caring for her guests. I booked a stay of three days, and paid for the entire booking in advance. So when I checked in, the Inn had my...more

“Best B & B in Maine! What a view, amazing food, comfortable digs!”

Kingsleigh Inn 1904

5 of 5 stars
HuckleberryFriend
California
Nov 14, 2009

We stayed at three B & B's on our trip to Maine and Concord, MA and this was our favorite overall. Unique rooms with awesome balconies for viewing the harbor and sunrises. Breakfasts were first class...more

“PERFECT! NOT Bar Harbor! (that's good)”

Seawall Motel

5 of 5 stars
Windinggarden
PA
Nov 6, 2009

We are SO glad that we found the Seawall - perfect location, especially if you love nature - close to National Park trails, campground for Ranger campfire talks - loved sitting on the natural seawall...more

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