Samoset Resort

We are not golfers, so we don't much care about the 18 hole championship course on the Samoset property, but the golf course is certainly very beautifully landscaped and very well maintained.

It is quite spectacular to be able to watch the sun rise up out of the ocean right from your timeshare unit! Several holes of the golf course lie between the timeshare buildings and the ocean, but the golf course does not impede the ocean view in any way.

1BR units have a comfortable king sized bed --- a nice surprise. Kitchens are small, but entirely adequate. There is no oven beneath the two burner stovetop; there is a dishwasher there instead. That's fine by us --- a microwave oven, toaster oven and dual stovetop burners certainly meet our cooking needs. Refrigerator is not full size, but certainly large enough. Each unit has its' own heat and A/C controls.

Timeshare guests have access to the very nice fitness center on the Samoset property, at no additional charge, where there is a wide assortment of exercise equipment, an indoor pool, saunas and hot tub.

In each one of the (3) timeshare buildings there are three levels. There are no elevators, but none are needed unless you have mobility issues. You enter each building at the middle level. Top floor units are the best, since you'll never hear any noise from occupants overhead --- a potential issue in wood construction buildings such as this if you're on a lower level with noisy occupants directly overhead.

Beautiful "zero entry" outdoor pool, already closed for the season when we were there in autumn.

Samoset is well located for access to Camden just to the north or Rockland just to the south. Lots to see and do in the area, particularly if you are outdoors-oriented. Numerous great restaurants in the area too. It's about 75 miles to Acadia National Park.

We've been to a fair number of timeshares over the years and the Samoset property is really quite spectacular. Timeshare units are certainly not huge or opulent, but we were very satisfied and we will be back. In fact, we are considering buying a week here if we can find a top floor unit in the right week at the right price. ALL Samoset timeshare ownerships are deeded fixed weeks in specific fixed units --- no "points" and no "floating" or "flex" weeks.

There are no organized activities for the timeshares except for a "meet and greet" session conducted during the week by the timeshare property manager (no sales pitch is involved).

This property is a real gem. It's really no surprise that "exchanging" into Samoset through RCI and/or II is said to always be extremely difficult.

We own several weeks at the Samoset throughout the year, but summer is the real gem. All condos have ocean views, and patio or balcony. Timeshare renters can access all resort amenities including golf course, beautiful outdoor pool and hot tub, as well as indoor facilities.