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Homestead Motel and Cottages

143 Bucksport Road, Ellsworth, ME 04605
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Homestead Motel and Cottages
Ranked #9 of 9 hotels in Ellsworth
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Eastport, Maine, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2012

Worst, most disgusting place I have ever been to. First off, the online pictures and just the whole general thing of it was a 100% completely wrong. We drove up and the looks of it were bleak. It looked old and run down. Had a bad feeling about it from the start. Went to check in and we were charged... More

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Marblehead, Massachusetts
2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2012

When I got there there was no one in the office to meet me. I waited almost an hour for someone to give me my key. I had rented a cottage thinking I'd get a kitchenette, I brought food with me, but the cottages are nothing but rooms with a bed and a bathroom. I don't know what the difference... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Certainly good value to stay here - but was a bit old and dirty - needs to be renovated somewhat. Even some fresh paint might help. I was lucky as I had no problems with bed bugs. The owner was friendly and it was a convenient location.

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Mesa, Arizona
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2011

Don't know why I picked this place but did so without reading reviews and because I wanted to minimize expenses. I hope to keep others from making my mistake. The "cottage" provided was VERY musty and moldy smelling on entry. Going into the bathroom I felt like I would fall down because the property has settled and is literally "tilted"... More

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Fitchburg, Massachusetts
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2011

I would not stay here again, it is smelly and rundown. We stayed because we couldn't find anything else open. We did not know until we started reacting 9 days after leaving that we had been feasted on by bedbugs while we slept. Our doctor confirmed it takes average of 9 days for bites to show up. We have spent... More

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Berwick, Maine
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2011

This hotel was very dirty, smelly and run down! We were stuck with it because every other place was booked. We bought candles to try to cover the smell, no luck! Then, we woke up in the morning and found the beds full of bedbugs! It ruined our vacation! We had to spend hours bombing and cleaning our things.

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Franklin, Massachusetts
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2011

Although it was outdated I didn't mind. I had been there nefore and knew what I was in for. The room was clean and that was first and foremost. But when the proprietor would not give me a roll of toilet paper it was the straw that broke the camel's back. He told me that he had given me a... More

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Needham, Massachusetts
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2011

Although the flowering beds outside look nice, the room I was in was horrendous. From the rickity bench outside the door to the, the screen door that was falling apart you go into the room with the waterstained and mildewed ceiling. The circa 1970's refrigerator was falling apart and didn't work. The TV was a similar vintage. The bathroom sink... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2011

All different flowers in beds, hanging from the gazebo, lining the driveway and in porch pots were well-tended and in full bloom. The proprietors are friendly and helpful and provide a continental breakfast. Many repairs and upgrades are needed to the exterior of the motel. And our room needed new interior decorating, newer bed linens, repair to the broken recliner... More

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Hinesburg, Vermont
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2011

Made an on line reservation after seeing the pictures on their web site seemed fine. The check in office was cluttered and had a damp smoky smell. Upon seeing the room, we could stay, no matter how tired. The only smart thing we did was walk (drive) away. Richard L.

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Also Known As:
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Homestead Motel And Cottages Hotel
Address: 143 Bucksport Road, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Region: United States > Maine > DownEast and Acadia Maine > Ellsworth
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Free Parking Pets Allowed
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Ranked #9 of 9 hotels in Ellsworth
Price range (per night): RM128 - 188
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