“A Modern Take on the Classic Maine Inn”

We stayed at the Grasshopper Inn during the middle of June, 2023, which is usually when everything in Ogunquit is getting ramped up for the summer. Booking was done online, and check-in instructions were sent along, including where to park. Check-in was quick, and informative with a rundown of how everything worked, and making sure we were all set. Note that if you're checking in after 5PM, there is not someone at the front desk, so be sure to have good contact information for them to reach you via email/text.

Our room was 101 (Mare), and was spotlessly clean. It had a modern feel to it (whites/greys as the main theme), but still had some of the touches of a Maine seaside inn. If I could make one suggestion about the decor, some wall art would add a bit of vibrancy to the room. The fridge was a dorm fridge large enough to hold cans/bottles of soda, and worked great. There's no freezer, but it was not needed. The room has a pod style coffee maker, and some glassware, but no microwave. There is a microwave out in the lobby, if needed.

The wardrobe had enough space for out clothes, with 2 large drawers. That was enough room for 2 people for a 3-4 day stay. There's a patio out front with 2 chairs and a small table, facing the main street. The bathroom is quite spacious, with a stand up shower that did not lack for hot water. The bed was comfortable, and we had no issues with the temperature in the room, despite it not being summer weather outside. There were also plenty of outlets to plug into, though the bedside ones could have used a USB style as an option on the outlets.

The TV uses Apple TV for channels, and worked for what we wanted to watch at night. It also has other streaming options available, if you want to sign in using your own account(s). WiFi access was easy, and fast.

The lobby/breakfast area was as clean as the room, and has a couple of vending machines, if you're in need of a late night snack. Typical vending machine prices, but one had Ben & Jerry's ice cream. Breakfast is served until 10AM, and you should not miss it. It's a continental breakfast style, muffins/fruit/juices, but you can also get a big waffle made and dropped off at your table.

This is a good time to mention that the staff at the inn are top notch, and enjoyable to talk to. For an inn with only 7 rooms, it runs in a very professional and courteous manner, like you'd expect from a larger hotel. A lot of care looks to have gone into the inn, and the staff keep it that way.

Parking spaces are assigned per room, and I did see a loop charger on the far end space next to ours. There are tables out in front where you can sit, if you wanted to have a snack or a drink. The doors are all operated by a key code, which makes it easier to get into your room, but your code also opens the public-facing doors, which is another layer of security. Our patio door was not that style, and locked from the inside, so there were no worries there, though we did have an incident of a couple coming up and looking into our room through the door, as it is on the street level. Maybe they were curious, or had the wrong door to the inn?

With all of the praise, there are a few points for people to keep in mind when booking, though none of them were a markdown for us. The first, as others have mentioned, is that the inn is right on the main street. That is Route 1, and is a single lane road in each direction. Traffic is constant from the morning until later at night. Ogunquit in general is a busy place for traffic, so any inn along the roads will have traffic noise. We did not have trouble sleeping, as the traffic was not loud, just noticeable, with a car going by every 10-15 seconds at night. I don't know if the upper level rooms, or rooms facing the back can hear the traffic as much, but it's something to keep in mind. A fire pit would have been nice to have outside, but the location and liability may prevent it. There is no daily housekeeping during your stay, which was fine with us. We don't need fresh linens and towels every single day. If you need supplies, there is an "extras" closet on the 2nd floor. While it's a 1/2 mile to the main shops, the location is good if you want to go to the Greenery Cafe, The Omelette Factory, The Front Yard, Brickyard Hollow, etc. all within a couple of minutes of walking distance. We walk a lot on vacation, so the distance wasn't an issue for us. The location does make it easy to travel by car if you're going to see the sights.

All in all, it was a very nice stay, and the room was a great place to sit and unwind after being out all day. We look forward to staying there again.