Drift Oceanside Inn

I started staying here in 1987 and my sister and I stayed for the next 20 years, getting to know the Beloins well. I stayed last week for the first time since new owners took over, electing to book one of the newly renovated cabins as I was curious. I liked the renovations (and still like the older rustic cabins) but believe the quality of some of the new appliances may not bode well for longevity on the Maine coast. I was in cabin 8 which has two bedrooms, room to sleep 6. I felt the huge bathroom could have been a little smaller in order to accommodate a larger refrigerator than the mini fridge provided. When I get to Drift (as before when it was Beloins) I never want to leave and bring food with me so fridge was not really appropriate and freezer was built up with frost. Also, had to get Keurig replaced and thankfully another one was found that did work. Perhaps in a cottage for 6, a larger fridge and regular drip coffee maker might work better. I still love this place and have booked again for next year. This year, because of Covid, you can’t just walk into the office and hang out or get assistance right away. However, I found everyone to be helpful and friendly. I am so glad I came back.

Ok, so...I just have to say that this is the best oceanfront lodging in the mid coast area. You literally could not get a room closer to the ocean. Falling asleep to the sound of gentle ocean waves against the rocks and waking to the most phenomenal sunrise are only a portion of what makes this property so priceless. A private beach is on property. Very family friendly. We live just a short distance away inland and have stayed both with and without our kiddos. My husband actually booked me a room by myself for my birthday and the chance to listen to the waves all by myself and sleep in was amazing. Highly recommend this spot

Drift Oceanside Inn is true Maine with a modern flare. It's a delight to all the senses. The cabins and rooms are perched on the rocky coast and the views are amazing. The inn is owned by an amazing local family. We will return every year.

We booked online, after viewing owner uploaded images of renovated rooms, and clicking through to “book now,” where we were shown floor plans of the cabins. We read some blog posts on the website that are all dedicated to the big renovations being completed at the campsite, which will be completed in time for summer 2020. We drove up to Camden to a big surprise. First, no one was even staffed at the hotel. Our key was left in the door for us. Then, the worst realization: the rooms don’t match the pictures. We were surprised to find that our room was incredibly dated, with a 70s era, dirty kitchenette and with a screen door that didn’t fit the space. Unsurprisingly, our room was full of mosquitos in no time. To make matters worse, we emailed and called and received no response. At that point, we were willing to change rooms. But over an hour later (we went into town to pick up dinner, hoping to give the owner a chance to contact us), we realized we would have to move hotels. We finally got in touch with someone later that night, who said they were sorry, but we’d have to speak with the owner. Once we finally got in touch with the owner (2days later), we were repeatedly told that this was our fault, and that they could only provide a 50% refund, despite the fact that we left the property shorty after arriving, and felt that we had been duped into booking in the first place. Luckily, we ended up finding delightful accommodations down the street at the Whitehall Inn (a 3 star boutique hotel), for a similar price to what Drift (a small, dated, mosquito infested cabin) is charging. Perhaps when Drift is fully renovated it could be a nice place to stay. Hopefully between now and then they will also learn something about customer service

Alice was amazing, very custom service oriented, helpful, and knowledgeable about the area. I would return because of her. Beautiful Ocean/Bay Front Property, Honestly cant wait to get back already