The views here are breathtaking, even in the off season. Ocean was named on of the Top 100 Scenic Restaurants in America by Open Table reviewers. We start with a drink at the table. The Aviation ($14) is made with gin and is quite the stiff drink!

We start with the onion creme brulee special ($10) which was really lovely. I’ve never had a savory creme brulee before – it was truly a treat.

The lobster ($33) was served with gnocchi, white asparagus and fava beans. Chef Pierre Gignac did a wonderful job with this dish – light and seasonal. The dumplings were perfect and the seasonal ingredients helped showcase the sweetness of the lobster.

We had the steak ($34) that was cooked perfectly and had lots of rich flavors. And even though it was a steak dinner, it still managed to feel light.

Service was top notch, our waitress was on top of our every need. Ocean is a great place for a romantic date night, we highly recommend you stopping in.

Ocean at the Cape Arundel Inn

208 Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport, ME

http://www.capearundelinn.com/dining/

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We were there before it was peak season, and it seemed like most of the other guests were also using the Living Social deal. There is so much attention to detail here – it’s impressive. The service from check in to check out was impeccable.

Instead of a hotel, the property has a number of cottages, either one or two bedrooms. We have a one bedroom that is studio style, and the two bedrooms have a full sized kitchen.

Each cabin is named – we get #45, Dilly Dally.

You walk into the front door into a screened in porch, which could be really great on hot summer days/nights.

The inside of the cabin in amazing – the decor is charming – lots of natural elements are incorporated into the design.

There is a small kitchen area with a coffee maker and a small fridge. The fridge is stocked with yogurt, orange juice and milk. There is home made granola and delicious tea. If you call ahead, Hidden Pond can stock your kitchen for you.

Each cottage has an outdoor shower attached to it, with access from the outside and a door inside by the bathroom. (Don’t forget to keep the inside door unlocked!)

It was a little too cold when we were there to take an outdoor shower, but I love the idea of it!

The bathroom was spacious, there was a stand up shower at the end.

Hidden Pond featured L’Occitane products and Frette sheets and robes.

There was a large flat screen tv that was on a swivel arm so you could watch in bed. They also offered a Tivoli radio for guest’s use.

There are so many guest activities that we didn’t have a chance to enjoy – we were so busy!! They offer stand up paddleboarding lessons, mixology classes by the pool, complimentary bikes to use on and off property, a dinner trolley that runs between Hidden Pond and the Tides beach club (so you can enjoy a cocktail (or three) without having to worry about driving, a beach shuttle, and s’mores at dusk. You can even go into Hidden Pond’s garden and pick your own veggies and flowers.

In the morning, they deliver breakfast to your cottage and leave it outside on a hook. It was raining on Saturday morning…

…but on Sunday, we go this cute little cooler, complete with newspaper, freshly brewed coffee, two hot items, two slices of blueberry cake and some fresh fruit.

How delicious does this look? I never want to leave this place!!

Have you been to Hidden Pond? What’s your favorite thing about the resort?

Hidden Pond

354 Goose Rocks Road

Kennebunkport, ME 04046

http://www.hiddenpondmaine.com

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