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518 Main Street, Ogunquit, ME 03907
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Ranked #8 of 37 hotels in Ogunquit
4.5 of 5 stars 53 Reviews
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Peaceful, Scenic Cottages”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2011
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A great place to stay, something different than a "usual" hotel. We chose a room in one of the cottages without the kitchenette. Stayed off season 10/2011. So clean and cozy, plenty of room and definately charming. If you have the ability to look at the rooms before you choose, it is a plus as the setups vary. The grounds are beautiful, well maintained and spaced well. Employees all very nice. Plenty of outdoor seating in the fall to relax. We walked to Lobster Pound (very good, priced about what you would expect, rustic ambiance.) and Egg and I pricey breakfast but also very good. BEST closest food by far was Angelinas Italian for dinner. About 1/2mile NOrth on route one. Owner/chef excellent Italian food, better than some North End Boston restaurants. A great find. Can not walk to town but loved walking/rowing over to the beach, 3 miles of beauty. Overall a definate plus to stay at the Dunes, if the cottage prices are a bit too much with the kitchenette, try one of the 1 or 2 rooms without, plenty of room for a few days without needing to cook! Hoping to return next year.

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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Kenwood, California
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Great location”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2011

Great location....we walked to the Lobster Pound for dinner and the Egg and I for breakfast. We had our wine on the lawn and watched the Atlantic at sunset. Fairly close to town. Rooms were clean, but without charm.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Latham, NY
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“a beuatiful place to stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2011
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We stayed in the old hotel part of the dunes and were very pleased with our stay, The place knows how to stay charming with subtle updates to ensure they are staying with the times as well. We went in early October and loved everything about the location and look forward to staying here again in the future as the scenery is unbeatable and so close to the water and a fun adventure crossing over the dunes to get to the beach, The staff was friendly and inviting. The next time we stay we hope to rent a cottage with a kitchen and fireplace so we can enjoy more of the scenery the Dunes on the waterfront has to offer.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Portland, Maine
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108 helpful votes 108 helpful votes
“Peacefull resort in this crowded resort town.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2011
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Quiet setting right in the midst of Ogunquit. There are multiple options for accommodations, we stayed in a hotel room that was right near the water. Room 23. It was very clean and bright with well maintained furnishings. I liked the touch of a single brew Keurig coffee maker. A small frig helped keep beverages cold. Each cottage or room had tables outside with umbrellas. I was impressed seeing a worker wipe off the morning dew from these chairs each morning. A pool was a nice touch as were the towels. There are row boats you can take to cross the river to get to the dunes during high tide, or walk across during low tide to get to the beach. The Ogunquit trolley stop is right at the end of the driveway as are a couple restaurants.

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  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Bennington, VT
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
“Beautiful and very peaceful”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011
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I've stayed here a number of times. I always come back because it's such a peaceful and quiet place to relax, with a wonderful nostelgic atmosphere. The grounds are situated right across from the ocean dunes, well beyond the busy street. I look forward to my yearly visits.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 518 Main Street, Ogunquit, ME 03907
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