Linekin Bay Resort

Our extended family reunion of 22 spent the third week of July 2024 at this beautiful place that was everything we hoped for and more than we knew to expect. We came from six states — Virginia, Florida, Tennessee, Missouri, Illinois and Oregon — and for most of us it was our first time visiting Maine. Some of us had rooms, some of us had cabins and the accommodations were first rate. We took advantage of many amenities on the resort — sailing, kayaking, pickleball, the game room, even the regatta and Trivia Night — and loved having the full breakfast available each day. It was an easy 10-minute drive to Boothbay Harbor and was nice to have the shuttle available if we needed it. The staff was friendly at every turn. And those hydrangeas! Would love to return someday.

Linekin Bay Resort was amazing. Staff were friendly, grounds are beautiful, and the cabins are comfortable. The power went out in our cabin, and the management moved us to an equally nice, if not nicer cabin, and graciously gave us a credit for the situation. We loved being close to the town, but not right in it. Two cool breweries are nearby, one on Monhegan island, and another in Boothbay. We enjoyed sitting by the fire pit and pool getting to know the other guests. We will definitely come back, given the opportunity.

I booked Linekin about a year before our trip, so I had read all the reviews and thought I was prepared. Initial communication with the resort was excellent. Boothbay itself is a stunning town and the views are amazing. We checkin around 8 pm (we flew so had no control over checkin), the person at the front desk was trying to leave for the evening so we just got our keys and went on our way. We stayed in Starboard B, lovely cottage, had AC and it was close to everything. I noticed a housekeeping envelope in the room, I always tip the housekeeper, I dropped a 20 in the envelope and we went on our way for the day. In the morning when we could see, the views were great! Breakfast was very good and plentiful. The Pool was the highlight, great views, slat water, poolside service. It was very family oriented. What was bad you ask? Housekeeping never came, not to empty the trash (I emptied it myself and walked it to the dumpster on the grounds), not to bring fresh towels (we used the same ones the entire stay), not to sweep the sand off the floor..nothing. I called the front desk several times with no answer so I just gave up and took my $20 back! I like ice....the only way you can get ice is to get it from the bar...cool. The bar closes at 8, so if you need ice after that, you are SOL. In order to eat lunch or dinner at he restaurant you had to have reservations (mind you there were hardly any people in there) it was ridiculous. As we checked out I asked about housekeeping or lack there of, the front desk person pointed to a sign, with the smallest font ever it stated "housekeeping upon request" ...could that have maybe been in the rooms? Would I go back to Boothbay? Absolutely! Would I stay here again? Absolutely not.