I had the great pleasure of staying at the A.T. Lodge, in Millinocket, this season. Don & Joan Cogswell, the owners, are 2 of the nicest most sincere people that exist on this planet. They truly treat thier guests like family and run a wonderful establishment. It is a historic boarding house that has been in Joan's family for around 100 years. Accomidations consist of private rooms (singles, doubles or multi room apartment style rooms) with a shared bathroom on each floor. They told me at some point in the future they are thinking of selling the buisness and retiring so if you have a chance and are in the area please do yourself a favor and go meet these folks before they do. It is a wonderful place to begin or end your hike.