The Spinning Mill Apartamentos

appreciate. I’m grateful to be part of this building and this town, and I would happily recommend Spinning Mill Lofts to anyone looking for a beautiful place to live with a genuine small-town community feel.

community. True, sound insulation and craftsmanship could have been higher end, but the improvement made to this once dilapidated building in rural Somerset County is an asset to a community with an affordable housing shortage. For residents, it fulfills a very human need to “look out,” with a birds eye view of the mighty Kennebec River. New management is attentive, engaged, and motivated to build community in this space.

HUGE windows, & good rates Cons: not many- soundproofing is not perfect (a reality of community living), and the rooftop deck is still under progress. Improvements seem to be made every day to the spaces we use in the building, and I've talked with management about the couple minor concerns- they are responsive and I'm confident they'll continue to make this building both a great place to live and a community hub in Skowhegan!!

amenities have been unavailable or altered for much of the tenancy, including the roof deck, screening room, art studio, and portions of the coworking space. The coworking area was reduced to accommodate event space without prior notice. The amenity fee has remained unchanged. Utility billing has shifted. Although leases reference submetering, residents were later presented with flat-rate proposals and interim adjustments, creating uncertainty about long-term structure. Noise is a significant concern. Hotel and restaurant operations generate frequent late-night sound that carries into units. On-site events are often held without notice, increasing noise and disrupting parking. Sound transmission between units is substantial; conversations and routine activity are clearly audible. Security and access have been inconsistent. Door codes have been widely shared, locks changed without notice, and nonresidents have accessed residential areas. After-hours disturbances have occurred, and emergency communication lacks clarity. Maintenance responsiveness has varied. Tickets have been closed without explanation; snow removal delayed; trash overflowed; grounds upkeep minimal if at all. For several months there was no onsite maintenance person. Management communication is frequently delayed, absent, or dismissive. For nine months residents have been told management is “on a learning curve,” despite this reportedly being their fourth or fifth similar project. Residents are often told matters require a “team meeting” or are “being worked on,” yet little changes. The building has visual appeal and potential, but prospective tenants should ask detailed questions about construction timelines, amenity delivery, soundproofing, event scheduling, security protocols, and utility billing before signing. There has already been noticeable tenant turnover, with other tenants indicating they are actively looking for other housing options. My advice, keep looking.

Again, no noise dampening whatsoever between these spaces and the residential spaces. The restaurant often has live music, which can be heard loudly and clearly on the residential floors. If you are unfortunate enough to live on the second floor, you will experience this to the extremes. In addition, the hotels directly below the residential spaces, especially on the 2nd floor, make living here truly unbearable. Management is nearly impossible to get in contact with. If you do get in contact with them, they simply do not care about any concerns whatsoever. Being a new construction that cut lots of corners, there are a variety of issues tenants have with doors being installed incorrectly, kitchens having unfinished aspects, paint all over the floors, paint chipping and falling from ceilings, gaps between the floors and walls, allowing for bugs and more noise, etc. None of these issues have been addressed in a timely manner. Again, if you can at all avoid it, live somewhere else. You will absolutely regret signing a lease here.

limited, with inconsistent communication and response times. Security and access control are also concerns due to frequent non-resident foot traffic and shared access points. Parking: Parking can be difficult, especially during on-site events, and residents are not notified in advance. Bottom Line: While the apartments are visually appealing, incomplete amenities, noise issues, limited communication, and security concerns make it hard to justify the price. Improved management and follow-through could enhance the experience, but the property currently falls short.