Name: Alamoosook Lakeside Inn
Address: 229 Soper Rd, Orland, Orland, Orland, ME 04472, United States of America
Rating: 9

24-hour reception

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Bangor International Airport

The Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport

Alamoosook Lakeside Inn

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A fabulous place for breakfast. An old inn and restaurant on the shore of Alamoosook lake. The best corned beef hash I’ve ever had. Great atmosphere , great service and great food. food. Our new number one place for breakfast.looking forward to outdoor dining when the weather is better

Beautiful lake side restaurant

We needed a one-night stay to break up a drive Downeast and by chance found the Alamoosook Lakeside Inn. Got the last available room (inn was hosting a wedding the next day) and we're glad we did. Truly a secluded lakeside location, complete with loons calling to each other at dusk. Kayaks and a paddleboat for guests. Lawn chairs to sit by the water or under the lakeside trees.
 Basic, spotless room. Comfortable bed. Fluffy towels. Tasty breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, gluten-free toast for my wife; large bowl of yogurt, granola and Maine blueberries for me. No cost for weekday mornings; there is a full weekend brunch at extra cost, but with a $10 reduction for guests.
 Inn co-owner Chausey juggled her duties as hostess, chef, receptionist and mother with grace and good humor. She offered to grill hamburgers or vegan burgers for that night but we opted for dinner in nearby Bucksport. She called Verona Wine and Bistro to make reservations for us. (Small plate dining on an outdoor patio. Do try it.)
 We would love to return.

Wonderful, last-minute surprise

We have stayed her on over a dozen visits and about 30 nights over the past 5 years.  It used to be our favorite stay in Maine.  But the inn has recently changed owners and they are trying to find their way.   It seems their focus is on events and not hosting.  
The inn now has more of a feel of an shared AirBnB.  In fact they are now renting out the previous owner residence, so more people are on site but no staff is here 24/7 anymore.  
All in all we didn't have major problems.  Most things are pretty minor and will sound pretty nit picky.  But the point is that they overall brought the experience down for us.
In no particular order, here are some of the experiences that had us no longer feeling the love.
Upon arriving we were quickly shown our room with no discussion.  Not a big issue for us as we've stayed there so often (including a couple days before the new owners took over back in May 2024) - but for anyone new they would be left wanting more (when is breakfast, etc).
We stayed for 4 nights.  We didn't have hot water for the first two days.  We've never encountered this problem before in the 30 nights we've stayed here, and it wasn't a problem the last 2 days.  Owners didn't really seem to believe us.  Best either of us could do the first two days was quickly dip under the shower head to splash some water on.  You couldn't stand under it by any means.   The last two days we were able to take typical hot showers.  Even steamed up the bathroom for one of them.
When we booked the reservation it is listed as breakfast included.  But know that on the weekend days it isn't fully included.  You get $10 off per person.  This doesn't cover a main entree, juice and a side.  If you want all of that you will be over the $10 limit.  But then on weekdays you get a full breakfast with lots of choices.   It just isn't consistent.  I checked websites and it still lists as breakfast included, which is a little sketchy when you can't get juice or a side with your breakfast item on the weekends.  It just feels like a bait and switch for those staying on the weekend.
I ordered pancakes one day and the pancakes weren't cooked in the middle.  It was like a jelly donut with the batter oozing out when you cut into the middle of each of the pancakes.  
Some of the privacy is lost with people staying in the residence.  It nearly increases the guests by 50%.  Which just makes it more crowded outside.   
A very minor thing, but again, another example of the change in feel is the fact that the outdoor furniture is spread all over the place now.  The previous owners used to reset it early each morning with only a few chairs in your view as you ate breakfast.  I know nit picky - but it just takes away from the view.
The bathroom floor mats used as rugs in the rooms were still wet which led to a musty, wet dog smell in the rooms.  Just another example of the lack of attention to detail by putting wet mats in the room.
Garbage bins outside were full the entire 4 days we were there.  And there was food on the floor in the dining area that was there all 4 days too.  
Luckily the place is in a great location with amazing views, so it isn't a total loss.  And the items I mention are all pretty small individually, but I share them as they don't meet our expectations and show how the place has slipped with new ownership.  I hope that in a few months they will get their feet underneath them and things will improve.

Used to be wonderful but not so much now

The new owners are just getting started (as of June 2024). The inn is right on a beautiful lake in the woods, which we'd have loved to swim in had we gone in warmer weather. It's remote--at the end of a dirt road--but very close to Bucksport, which has plenty of restaurants. Our room was very comfortable. The breakfast, in a beautiful room with walls of windows facing the lake, is like eating at a restaurant. (You order off of a menu, and they apply a $10 credit if you're staying with them.) Very good quality. The owner is very friendly, and gave us an excellent restaurant recommendation in Bucksport for dinner.

Lovely inn in the woods, on a spectacular lake.

Quiet, beautiful overnight stay, can’t wait to return! A peaceful setting in the woods and lakeside. The room was spotless and the bed was  huge and comfy. Little touches like chocolates for me and dog treats for Sky were a sweet surprise.  Deb and Barry, the hosts, are warm and friendly. 
Dogs are welcome. ❤️
They have sitting spaces all along the hallway to the 6 rooms which face  out onto the lake, as well as a fireplace area with magazines etc. Kayak and canoes are offered to guests to use. A lakeside fire pit is located on a point just beyond the lawn with Adirondack chairs. Even with the gloomy weather last night and this morning, it  was a  wonderful place to kick back and recharge. The very reasonable price includes a hot breakfast. It really ￼doesn’t get any better than this.

Stay Here! You'll love it!

My husband and I spent 2 nights and the Alamoosook Lakeside Inn, and we were absolutely delighted with our stay!

The lodge is located in a remote and serene area on a beautiful lake. The common areas (indoors and outdoors) are spacious and well kept. Our room (#2) was cozy and comfortable, and the housekeeping staff were friendly and accommodating.

Breakfast was amazing! Lots of food (including fresh fruit and yogurt in addition to hot entrees) and very tasty. 

Barry and Debbie are wonderful hosts…very helpful and hospitable.

We highly recommend this place to those visiting the area!

Wonderful stay at this Lakeside Inn!

Great place to stay. Very central to many state and national parks and attractions. Beautiful spot on the lake, nice and peaceful.
Hosts were excellent and made us feel right at home. 
Good breakfasts though I was disappointed that they did not serve real Maine Maple Syrup. Being a maple producer that is a big thing for me.
All in all a great place to stay.

Quiet, peaceful, great place to stay.

Super relaxing inn. Owners treated us like family. Provided breakfast was way more than expected and we were unexpectedly given a brown bag breakfast on the morning we flew out since we were leaving before hot breakfast was served. Lake is amazing. Saw deer, a porcupine, quail, bald eagles, loons, ducks, and geese with goslings in and around inn grounds. 10/10 would return.

great stay!

Alamoosook is a small, quaint inn and perfect for extended family to stay all in one location.  Our family had stayed there in past years for Maine Maritime Academy graduation under the previous owner.   The new owners were just as friendly and accommodating.  The lnn is a hidden gem with comfy rooms and beautiful views.

Another wonderful family get together for MMA graduation

Stayed 3 nights in Nov. 2021. Very quiet & restful place. If you want a place to forget stress stay here. They also served a wonderful supper for my group.  The host's were very nice. I  hope to return next year.

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