Parsons Post House

We feel very lucky that we were able to get in. The location is just lovely. I had wanted to be right on the beach but this was close enough. We came at an off time. Not the heat of the summer. There were people and lots of them But not overwhelming. The inn is immaculate, the rooms are small, the beds are terrific A+ plus plus plus! Towels are a bit harsh and I do suggest that they have softener on their towels so that they’re softer. Coffee, herbal teas, and Lauras fantastic desserts were an added bonus, as was her friendliness and John’s friendliness and helpfulness. The price is reasonable and that is very much appreciated as well. We had to change rooms because of their schedule and we were more than willing to do it. They brought our stuff to the other room. The second room wasn’t as nice as the first one. I didn’t like room 27 because it overlooked a junkyard and the fire station was right behind and it was working on a truck for many hours so the noise was a bit disconcerting. The other room 24 was overlooking the town and that was a lot more relaxing in someway. We will be back —thank you for everything

Fabulous hidden gem! Fresh muffins and cookies baked by the owner… towels, beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards all for complimentary use. Owner Laura/​Bob very accommodating! Needed ice for a bad knee and she offered to go and buy an ice bag for us to use… definitely a comeback in our future!

Not quite a four, maybe a 3.75.
Pros: Location. It’s right in town and a short walk to just about everything. The daily muffins and coffee with a huge variety of add in for your daily java. The rooms were clean and updated although I think they aren’t completely finished, some details still needed tending to. The Innkeepers were so nice and super helpful. Their dogs were QUIET and adorable. FREE parking (parking is difficult at best and a rare a commodity in small seaside locations).
Cons: Location, right next to a Mexican restaurant where they have outdoor bar time. Small rooms. Not very much real estate to lay things down on. No closet. None of it is a deal breaker but you should be aware of it.

I can’t say enough nice things about this amazing inn. The inn keepers are incredible and truly care that their guests enjoy their stay. Each day they have fresh coffee and hand made pastry ready, at night the muffins go away and handmade chocolates and cookies come out. All fresh, all still warm.
The rooms are lovely, everything is taken into consideration. High end bathroom emanates, comfy bedding, chocolates waiting for you on arrival, and they even gave us a thoughtful beer sampler for our honeymoon.
Honestly, one of the nicest stays at any inn, hotel, motel, I’ve ever had the pleasure of experiencing. Kudos to them and their hard work.

I want to live here all summer! We stayed Memorial Weekend. Laura and John have really taken a shining to this property. They welcome people of all kinds, are outgoing, friendly and youthful. Always willing to assist or offer an honest insight into local attractions. The bathrooms have been recently updated, the linens are amazing, beach-​y décor as well. The little things did not go unnoticed, a welcome box of chocolate rocks, European soaps, mending kit, to-​go cups for your AM beverage for your walk along the Marginal Way. A large undertaking for such young owners, the Inn was perfect for our vacation needs.
For a taste of home away from home, grab sandwiches and chowder from the Village Food Market, a bottle of wine, and eat it in the upstairs enclosed porch overlooking the water. It costs less than a sit down dinner at an OGT upscale restaurant and you can relax. Laura, etc were all very friendly, interested in where travelers came from and happy to talk about how the Inn became their own. I will recommend to friends and would love to have stayed longer — like the whole summer longer… thank you L&J!

We just got back from our 2^nd weekend trip this summer to Ogunquit and stayed at the Parsons Post House for the 2^nd time and were not disappointed. The rooms are clean, comfortable and newly renovated. The location is perfect for walking to everything and right next to the trolley stop for a trip to Perkins Cove. The best part is hands down the innkeeper though. Laura is incredibly accommodating and will go out of her way to give her guests the best experience possible. If your going to Ogunquit, I’d highly recommend staying here. My kids loved the treats too :)

I recently took a ten day road trip through New England. One of our stops was Ogunquit and we were lucky enough to have chosen The Parsons Post House as our accommodation while we stayed there. A few things you should know about parsons post house and Ogunquit. 1. Ogunquit is insanely busy and Parsons post house is right in the middle of it. Which is great for a few reasons: they have parking for guests, which is VERY USEFUL. You can walk to the beach in 5 minutes, the marginal way in 3 minutes and all the shops and restaurant in less than that, all without moving your car. It is literally the perfect location. 2. Laura and John (the innkeepers) are FANTASTIC. Anything we needed during our stay was provided to us when we needed it and then some. Laura, on her own, without us mentioning that we liked hiking, printed us maps to nearby hiking trails. Each morning there was coffee and some freshly baked treat waiting for us and basically any New England newspaper you could ask for. 3. The rooms are totally renovated. The showers were brand new, the bathroom was modern and the room was clean. Then there was the bed. It was hands down the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in. It was a brand new, king-​sized bed, that made you sleepy the instant you lay down. So, so great.
I have never stayed at a place where the owners were so accessible and so committed to making your stay as perfect as can be. If you go to Ogunquit, stay here. Do not look at other places, just stay here. Do it. You can thank me later.

If i could give it 4.5 I would…
This place is incredibly charming… The owners are really sweet. The cookies & muffins are a great touch … the décor is «beachy» and calming. The location is PERFECT…
Only negative (if this is really a negative) is that the bathrooms need updating BUT… when I sat and talked with owners they explained how they plan to redo all the bathrooms this winter (2012 – 2013).
If you can get over a dated bathroom, this place is 5 stars… if not wait to go until next year…
I will def. go back.

After reading great reviews of the Parsons Post House Inn, we decided that we should give this place a shot. However, the romantic write-​ups were quickly dispelled as myth upon arrival to the inn.
Positives:
— Best of all is the terrific staff. The owner and the other innkeepers are kind and wonderfully helpful. They are willing to provide information about the area, make dinner reservations, and engage in conversation.
— The location is great, right along the main strip in Ogunquit, making it a short walk to restaurants and shops, and a small walk to the beach.
— Muffins and cookies prepared daily for guests.
Areas needing improvement:
— FLOORS: Upon arrival, we found that our room’s carpet was WET. Not a little bit wet in spots, but plenty wet, in most of the area that we walked. The owner explained that they steam clean the rugs between guests. While we appreciate that they’re seeking to maintain the (non-​commerical grade) rugs for as long as possible, it actually was quite off-​putting to have plush, wet rug on our feet in a hotel room.
— ROOM SIZE: The size of the room was smaller than any that we’ve ever stayed in, anywhere. From Hiltons to luxury accommodations, to wonderful bed & breakfasts, this place was by far the smallest.
— BATHROOM: The bathroom was described on their website as «European». I’m suspecting this is meant to explain that there’s simply a standing shower stall, but truly, this bathroom was on par with that of a campground outhouse, and I’m being objective. To say that this bathroom is European style is insulting. The décor was difficult to look at, but tolerable. The true issues exist in the bathroom’s antiquity and decrepit shower. I felt that it was appropriate to wear sandals to enter into this shower, that’s how old and gross it looked.
— PRICE: For what we paid, we expect much nicer lodging. While these rates may be standard for the area, the bathroom and other room features were sub-​standard, making this a tough sell for the price.
Overall, the place is a great location, and if you can imagine that it’s a retreat house and not an inn, you can get past the uncomfortable, grimy feeling parts. It’s a nice location, and the innkeepers are great, so I hope that they’ll continue to make improvements to the inn over the coming years.

Great Location. Nice and accommodating ‘Front Desk/​Concierge’. Average pricing. Needs improvement room. I really had high hopes from the hotel. Maybe to high for when I entered the room I immediately noticed the stained carpet. Three flies were buzzing around the room. I single handedly dispatched them. The bathroom was dated and reminded me of a bathroom from the 70’s. On the plus side the towels smelled great. The beds were comfortable. The AC unit was new and worked well. The toiletries were European. Not sure that I would stay again.