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The Trellis House is an historic yet beautifully updated property in the heart of all that Ogunquit has to offer. With its sophisticated flair and magnificent beach and water views, you will find yourself engulfed by a wonderful blend of Maine charm and laid back beach luxury. The Trellis House sits just steps from Ogunquit's famous Marginal Way, a short stroll to Ogunquit Beach, Perkins Cove, and Ogunquit's finest shops, restaurants, and nightlife. The Trellis House is in the center of it all yet provides its own oasis of tranquility. Guests have a choice of 8 unique suites and rooms with your choice of gorgeous water and beach views, personal verandas and fireplaces. All possess modern amenities and luxurious touches such as superior beds, fine linens, unique decor and private in-suite bathrooms. You will be delighted by our ever-changing gourmet breakfast and afternoon refreshments offered on our gracious wrap around porch.
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Nestled in a prime location, The Trellis House is lauded for enabling easy access to local attractions and offering a plethora of dining and shopping options within walking distance. Guests are charmed by the welcoming atmosphere, comfortable and uniquely themed rooms, and the meticulous attention to cleanliness.
While some may consider it a splurge, many feel the personalized service and delightful amenities like gourmet breakfasts and a convivial happy hour provide substantial value, making for a memorable stay.
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Easily one of THE best bed & breakfast’s we’ve ever stayed at making it no surprise that it’s scored TOP 25 in the US for the last 4 years. Our stay was pure perfection. Check-in was easy and effortless {with a glass of champagne topped with blueberries in hand}. The rooms were divine. We scored the Boothbay room at BlueShutters Inn which offered many windows; lots of sunlight and views of Ogunquit. The room was spotless with a small arrangement of fresh flowers to greet you and sweet nightly treats at turndown. Happy hour was a lovely time to mingle with other guests. It brings together strangers to share stories over light appetizers and cocktails with the best mixologist in town. The breakfasts were delightful, no question the best meals of the trip. If only Trellis House offered lunch and dinner too! The character, the charm, the attention to detail at Trellis House was truly exceptional. The only thing better is the staff. The owners, Laurence and Glen, were born for this and their staff are top notch. We had a lovely weekend at Trellis House and found it difficult to leave the property. We look forward to a very soon return to Trellis House, perhaps our new home away from home.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Response from Laurence Plotkin, Owner at The Trellis House
Responded Sep 28, 2023
Wow, we love your review! Thank you for being the most wonderful guests! We love it when our guests mention Happy Hour and Breakfasts on our stunning screened in Porches as we agree these are the most special and fun part if the experience at the Trellis House. We are so happy to have hosted you and are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to hosting you again (and again)!
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Starting off saying that: In love 😍!!! Glen and Laurence are so welcoming and they love what they do! Glen helped us to make our trip so easy. My husband and I stayed 2 nights at The Trellis House to celebrate our wedding anniversary and we couldn’t have been happier! From the time we stepped onto the property, everything was fabulous. We were greeted with a delicious Prosecco. He showed us around and welcomed us to our beautiful, comfortable Rockport room, which had an extremely comfortable bed, lovely fireplace and great shower. The team even baked us a celebration cake to celebrate our anniversary to our room and a cheese platter accompanied with a champagne 🍾. I was so happy with the care and love. Every meal was so delicious , incredible breakfasts!! Laurence and Glen are born to host. You can tell they truly love what they do as no detail is overlooked for their guests. We had such a relaxing trip and look forward to our next visit. Thanks so much to the whole Trellis House team for making our stay so peaceful and fantastic! You are awesome!!!!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Laurence Plotkin, Owner at The Trellis House
Responded Sep 28, 2023
Wow...we are all reading your review with delight. Delight for you for having an experience of a lifetime and delight for us for hosting you. We love celebrations and are so grateful you chose to celebrate with us. We are so happy to have met/hosted you and are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. We wish you a lifetime of happiness and love and please come back we would love to host you again.
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The owners and staff are warm, personable, professional, knowledgeable, accommodating, and attentive. The property is in an ideal location with respect to easy access to the center of town as well as the beach and Marginal Way. The rooms are lovely and very comfortable, and the beds are among the best I’ve had in my travels. The breakfasts are fantastic—healthy, delicious, uniquely prepared and presented, and “Happy Hour” offers specialty cocktails as well as premium alcohol—and the appetizers are to die for. I have stayed at The Trellis House every year that Laurence and Glen have been the owners and each year they continue to exceed expectations. I’ve already made my reservations for next Summer.
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Laurence Plotkin, Owner at The Trellis House
Responded Sep 1, 2024
Thank you so much for your terrific review. As always, we love hosting you and your family! Booking your next stay before you have even left is the best compliment we could ask for. We love guests who know from the moment they step onto the property that they have made the perfect choice, and we appreciate it so much because Ogunquit has so many great choices! As you know, we appreciate our return guests so much and we can't wait to see you all again next year!
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This was our second stay at The Trellis House, so that pretty much says it all! Laurence, Glenn and their sweet pup Bentley are such warm and welcoming hosts who really know what they're doing and really seem to enjoy doing it. From the lovely rooms & property to the fun decor & collections to the delicious home-made breakfasts, everything is so thoughtfully done and makes guests feel at home. The location is perfect too--on the Marginal Way and close to both the center of Ogunquit and Perkin's Cove.
We'd stay here again in a heartbeat (and most likely will;)
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:Come hungry to breakfast!
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Response from Laurence Plotkin, Owner at The Trellis House
Responded Sep 2, 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, we are so grateful for your support. We love guests who notice and enjoy the details from the location, the accommodations, the décor, and the staff, to the breakfasts and happy hour. We also love that you pointed out our location. Park once and walk or trolley everywhere! Equidistant between the center of town/beach and Perkins Cove and a right on the path to the Marginal Way! We are so happy to have hosted you are so grateful to you for choosing the Trellis House. We look forward to hosting you again.
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We loved our weekend at the Trellis House. The room we were in was very quiet and comfortable; it's rare that we sleep well on our first night away, but we did at the Trellis House. And the breakfasts and Happy Hour treats were extraordinary - creative, different and delicious. The location of the Trellis House is terrific - just steps from the Marginal Way and easy access to Perkins Cove, the town of Ogunquit and a multitude of restaurants. But the key for us was the staff. From the owners/hosts to the room attendants, all were so friendly, welcoming and accommodating it made us feel like friends, not customers.
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Stairs are needed to access most rooms.
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Response from Laurence Plotkin, Owner at The Trellis House
Responded Sep 2, 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, we are so grateful for your support. We love guests who notice and enjoy the details from the location, the accommodations, the décor, and the staff, to the breakfasts and happy hour. We also love that you pointed out our location. Park once and walk or trolley everywhere! Equidistant between the center of town/beach and Perkins Cove and a right on the path to the Marginal Way! We are so happy to have hosted you are so grateful to you for choosing the Trellis House. We look forward to hosting you again.
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Laurence, Glen, & Bentley have created something very special with the Trellis House properties. The impeccable service began before our reservations had been finalized: I sent a message the team very late on a Friday night with the assumption I would hear back Monday during business hours...instead just 20mins later, Laurence responded and was able to accommodate the reservation. I was impressed and looking forward what was in store.
This level of service continued upon arrival and throughout our stay. It is apparent that the entire team is customer focused and genuinely wants you to live your best life during your stay. Laurence, Glen, Bentley, Djata, Melissa, and the many others behind the scenes are passionate about making sure each guest is taken care. They balance the fine art of tending to each guest with just the right level of service needed. I never felt smothered or lacking when interacting with the team. This is no easy feat. Further, the number of return guests staying at the property during our visit is a testament to the continued commitment this team puts in each and every day.
As for the accommodations: I would not normally select a B&B but this team changed my opinion. The room was private, clean, spacious, and contained everything needed had we chose to forgo any social aspects of the property. The thoughtful additions of beach bag, beach towels, beach chairs also meant less for us to lug in our suitcase. Loved that we could text the team if a question arose/something was needed and we didn't want to go see someone in person/get up/etc
Aside from traveling, dining is our other favorite hobby. The meals enjoyed on property were easily the best of the trip. If you are fortunate to be staying when there is a dinner option is available , I highly recommend adding. Everything was fresh, flavorful, pretty to look at, and not your boring/standard fare. You will not leave hungry! The team is also very accomodating to any dietary restrictions.
Happy Hour was a lovely way to relax on the screened porch prior to heading out for the evening. Each day would include new delish snack to nibble on while enjoying a cocktail or two. It was interesting to speak with other guests in this setting as many are individuals we wouldn't interact with otherwise but for some reason it just "works" at Trellis House :) For those not so social, the porch offered plenty of areas to sit solo or with your group and enjoy your own company as well.
Location Location Location This was our first time staying in the heart of Ogunquit with the ability to walk just about anywhere we wanted to go-- game changer. The grounds are meticulously maintained with several outdoor seating options to hang.
Look no further when planning your Ogunquit visit.
I look forward to planning a return visit and until then dreaming of the food and enjoyment had during a much needed break from the real world.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Room Tip:Rooms in Carriage House or Cottage are more private and direct access to room
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The Trellis House came highly recommended and we now know why! We enjoyed a spacious well appointed exceedingly comfortable suite complete with not only an ocean view but homemade treats (which are also made available each evening) Their attention to detail is nonpareil. Laurence, Glen, Staff and their ambassador Bentley (an affectionate labradoodle) are exquisite hosts! Varied and scrumptious gourmet breakfasts are served every morning- we even purchased one of their cookbooks! We also quickly became addicted to their daily Happy Hour. This offered a relaxing opportunity to engage with other guests while feasting on delectable intriguing Hors d'oeuvres and spirits. Suffice it to say their combined experience in providing the utmost overall enjoyable and relaxing atmosphere is unrivaled. Did I mention, The Trellis House in Ogunquit, Maine is just a short walk to the famed Marginal Way and ocean, shops, restaurants and entertainment. It is little wonder that they enjoy such a large well deserved repeat business. We will certainly return to our new 'home' in Maine! Thank You All! ~Wayne & Lisa
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Trip type: Traveled solo
Room Tip:Make your reservations well in advance as they sell out quickly!
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Response from Laurence Plotkin, Owner at The Trellis House
Responded Sep 2, 2024
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and enthusiastic review. We love guests who notice and enjoy the details from the location, the accommodations, the décor, and the staff, to the breakfasts and happy hour. We also love that you pointed out our location. Park once and walk or trolley everywhere! Equidistant between the center of town/beach and Perkins Cove and a right on the path to the Marginal Way! We are so happy to have met/hosted you and are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you so much for taking the time to review us to show your support and appreciation. We know you have so many choices on where to stay in the area and are so grateful that you found The Trellis House was special to you. Please come back, we would love to host you again.
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We’ve always wanted to visit Ogunquit and very happy we did! The Trellis House has a great location just a short walk from the Marginal Way, Perkins Cove, shopping and restaurants. This is a nicely updated historic home. Very warm and cozy atmosphere. Our room was spacious and comfortable, but the bathroom was small and somewhat dated. The breakfasts are different each day and we enjoyed them. The cocktail hour is a nice touch. This was a splurge for us as we found the price to be a bit high but we understood we were paying for the location during a high season.
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Laurence Plotkin, Owner at The Trellis House
Responded Sep 2, 2024
Thank you so much for your review, we appreciate your support. We love guests who notice the details and are so happy to have hosted you. We also love that you pointed out our location. Park once and walk or trolley everywhere! Equidistant between the center of town/beach and Perkins Cove and a right on the path to the Marginal Way! We are so happy to have hosted you are so grateful to you for choosing the Trellis House.
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Loved everything. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating. Our room, the Kennebunkport, and bath, were so pretty that I took photos and a video of them. The breakfasts at the Blue Shutters were great and the location of the property made the Marginal Way and Perkins Cove walkable. I was so happy with this B&B that I told my brother about the place and he’s already booked the room for some time in August! If I had to find a negative it’s that we never did figure out how to operate the TV. Again, I can’t wait to go back!
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Laurence Plotkin, Owner at The Trellis House
Responded Jul 11, 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We love guests who notice the details and are so happy to have hosted you. We love exceeding expectations...and your review sets a high bar for us. We are so grateful to you for choosing the Trellis House and are looking forward to your next visit.
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This was our second stay at the Trellis House. We also stayed at their adjoining property The Blue Shutters Studios a couple of years ago. I can not say enough about this wonderful place. My Husband and I stayed in the Camden Cottage. It was charming and spotless. The Queen bed and pillows were comfortable. The sheets luxurious. The gourmet breakfast served each morning was positively delicious. Happy hour is so fun. The provided snacks are again, delicious and our cocktails served from the cash bar, excellent. The grounds are beautifully kept and so peaceful to enjoy your morning coffee or just relax throughout the day. The owners, Laurence and Glen, along with their staff Dee and Susan, and all others who work at the Trellis House/Blue Shutters go out their way to make sure your stay here is special. They go above and beyond to make sure all your wants and needs are met. Everyone is so kind, sociable, welcoming and thoughtful.
Laurence you are an amazing cook! Your meals and snacks are so fantastic.
We are truly grateful to everyone for the wonderful weekend we spent here and can’t wait for a return visit.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Laurence Plotkin, Owner at The Trellis House
Responded Dec 20, 2024
Thank you so much for your terrific review and for mentioning our breakfasts and happy hours. As a Bed and Breakfast there are TWO things we simply can't screw up lol! We make every effort to make our gourmet breakfasts unique, delicious and unforgettable and our rooms to be beautifully decorated with the most comfortable and cozy beds and linens. We love exceeding expectations! We know you have so many choices of where to stay in the area and are so happy that you found The Trellis House was special to you. Please come back, we would love to host you again.
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Hello! The Veranda room and Terrace room are approximately the same size. The difference is that the Veranda has a spacious deck with a fabulous beach view. The Terrace however is extremely charming and private with a small outdoor sitting area/views.
There are more places to choose from in the Ogunquit area.
PRICE RANGE
$245 - $430 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United StatesMaineOgunquit
NUMBER OF ROOMS
8
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