Linekin Bay Resort

More of a camp than a resort … We were told we had a beautiful 2 bedroom suite on the bay with a deck. But rather had a very rustic, weathered, two rooms with windows that had been rotted through, broken glass, a door to the outside with a gap large enough for a squirrel to get through, sloping floors, and more. Way overpriced for what it was. There was no after hours number to call for emergencies.
But the room was clean, had a decent bed, and the grounds are nice. The staff is very friendly.
The new owner apparently has a 5 year plan to spiffy up the place and some buildings are going to be updated. Be warned though. NOT a resort.

One of the best vacations I have ever had was at Linekin Bay Resort. Spectacular views, great food and relaxing. Lots to do or you can do nothing. I plan on going every year!

I just visited the resort with my family and teen. I thought the accommodations were nice, and the food was excellent. They had quite a few families with young children. I wish they had more activities for teens. Overall the food, service, and accommodations were great, and I definitely recommend the resort. There is also a town nearby that you can visit for whale watching and other activities.

When I hear resort I think something completely different than what I walked into at Linekin Bay Resort! That being said, once I got over the initial shock of the shack like cabins with no road or sidewalk access and the complete lack of luxury and convenience I expect a resort to provide, I quite enjoyed my stay.
I would have appreciated a heads up for the type of accommodations available… so I could have been prepared. For example, most resorts will provide things like conditioner, a coffee pot, tissues, etc. Little things that you might not think to pack. Also, the pathways to the cabins are unlit, and riddled with big rocks and tree roots– things like sneakers and flashlights are a must. I came to this resort as a guest at a wedding. Lets just say getting around in spike stilettos was a bit difficult!
The water from view from the main house was absolutely gorgeous! The heated salt water pool overlooks the ocean and is great to jump into after swimming in the crisp ocean. The resort offers kayaks and other boats for guests to enjoy, which was an amazingly fun treat. The staff was friendly and accomidating. I very quickly fell in love with the area and it’s beauty.
Overall I had an enjoyable stay. If you choose this resort remember all your toiletries and definately bug spray! Don’t forget a flashlight and bring sneakers.

The only reason I’m giving this place four stars is because the homemade salsa had red peppers in it… didn’t work for me.
LBR is a boat ride stop no matter what. The view is priceless, the menu short and sweet (fits any taste; vegetarian & meat lover), and the atmosphere is so relaxing, but fun.
The three of us were sat practically immediately at a round table on the deck (one of 8). There are a few picnic tables down by the pool/​water, but we needed shade while we could get it. As it was mid day, we were after more of appetizers than entrees. The beer and wine list is two pages, so there’s nothing shy of the necessities there.
We decided on the fennel, butter & white wine mussels, caesar salad that could feed three people, old bay fries with truffle ketchup, curry mayo, and garlic aioli to dip, AND homemade salsa and guac w/​fresh tortilla chips. Perfect combonation for a sunny afternoon on the water. The waiter was very polite and we had our food within 15 min.
The three apps and salad with two beers came to $ 40.
I can’t wait to return — if only for the view!

Our time at Linekin is a perfect vacation getaway. The staff are warm and accommodating, the cuisine a delight, the ocean scene and water activity just wonderful. Linekin is a wonderful vacation spot, perfect for a growing family where we can enjoy our time together during sumptuous meals and fun water activities, but where we can also let the kids romp on their own allowing mom and dad time to ourselves, to relax and play. With Boothbay Harbor a walk away, we can enjoy the shops and restaurants while having our own little hideaway when we return. There’s nothing like having a drink on the dock in the moonlight, splashing in the saltwater pool, lounging in the shade after a run or bike ride on the trails. The entire time was a transporting experience, a relaxing massage of a time where the hours and days drift along.

Beautiful rustic oasis. Came here on the offseason for a friends wedding and just loved it. Loved it so much we stayed an extra day.
This resort is great for foodies, physically active folks, and generally laid back personalities.
Everything we had to eat was fantastic. From the lobster to the yogurt, it was fresh and delicious.
The amenities were great. Paddle boarding, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, tennis, basketball, and on and on. We were never bored.
The view and the grounds are so beautiful and unique. The cottages are not on the edge of style but I didn’t care one bit. Think rustic but comfortable.
The most impressive part of the resort was the staff. They were so sweet, laid back, professional, and most of all fun!
The wedding went off perfect and you could tell they’ve got this wedding hosting down.
My friends and I are all planning a trip back next summer!

Beautiful location. I wanted to like this place but the manager is very unpleasant and unprofessional. There are quite a few alternatives in the area so I would recommend you go somewhere where they treat people with respect.

This place really should not be called a resort because it makes people think that they are going to stay at somewhere that has a spa, nice new accommodations, HDTV…
It is totally the opposite. Billed as the only all inclusive sailing resort, you get 3 very high quality meals a day, unlimited access to sailboats, kayaks etc and rooms literally right on the water. However the rooms are very old and more like summer camp cabins. So hence some people really do not like that. There is no cell phone service, no TV, and spotty wifi. This is a place you go to be lost.
Most of the guests are older or families. Many guests have been coming for many years.
The meals include lobster, hangar steak, duck, haddock you name it. To eat 3 meals like this a day it would easily run you $ 60 per person but it is included in the cost. The sailing includes free lessons, and the people that teach it are very nice, and so is everyone there. If you aren’t going to go on boats, you are missing out on the best benefit. Also the touristy town is less than a mile away so you can even walk there if you want. The Linekin bay area is much better IMO than boothbay harbor as it is quieter.
So if you want a rustic vacation on a beautiful bay with sailing and great food, this is for you. If you want luxurious rooms it you will not be happy.