Upon arrival at the property we were very surprised/pleased with the view. As we entered the house the smell of moth balls was killer. Nice house at 1st, but after further exploration, we were a bit quiet. I found clothes in the drawer from a previous renter and the draws were sandy. After looking at the bed coverings, I wanted to head straight to the nearest store to buy sheets. The bed my son claimed had a sheet with a stain that looked like blood. Upon contacting the owner via email, he replied that the cleaners did not have sufficient time to clean up properly. That is inexcusable as the stain was very obvious and disgusting. A simple sheet, which should’ve been thrown out and replaced, 10 seconds max. I could not bring myself to sit on the sofa as it was very old and looked very dirty. Our goal was to find a location that's not very far from Bar Harbor, which is where we spent our days. The drive eventually became a hassle. We eventually cut our vacation short by (2) days due to expected rain. If the home was cleaner and more comfortable, we would’ve stayed. The home does have potential and the view is great with the wrap around balcony. Just get rid of all of the furniture, buy new ones and spend some money on new more updated bed sheets. I hate giving negative reviews, but I like to be comfortable on my vacation.

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No issues with the property itself - it is in the middle of a scenic wooded area and close to the water. However, the description is not accurate as the water is barely visible from the house (lots of trees) and it anyway recedes during the day with a low tide. We arrived earlier than the stated check-in time and were greeted rudely by the cleaner. The stay was not bad but we were shocked to see a hefty additional cleaning fee applied to our bill, which more than doubled the standard cleaning fee. The owner said this was due to the fact that the pots and pans were burnt. Yes, we did not clean those pans before we left but what else do you expect when there was no dishwasher and the quality of those pans was pretty sub-standard (really thin flimsy metal). We made sure all the garbage was in the garbage bag but the owner claims the house was left very dirty. We raised the issue with Vrbo customer service but they default to the owner’s side of the story - the onus of providing proof was on us (tell me who clicks pics of the house before they leave!). Moreover, the owner doesn’t live in the area so I guess the cleaners are cooking up stories and running a scam.

My family of four (kids ages 11 and 7) enjoyed our stay at this property. We appreciated the new kitchen and appliances, the three bedrooms with empty dressers that could organize our clothing, the provision of linens, and that our dog could be with us and enjoy the property. We had no (human) neighbors within sight or earshot—we saw deer, red squirrels, and—in the cove— a seal. There’s a path to walk down and sit by the water—very peaceful. The owner was responsive for any questions we had. Thanks for everything!

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I’ll start by saying that this is the first negative review I’ve ever had to leave & the first negative review ever given of me as a guest. I don’t enjoy leaving a negative review and grateful it’s been a rare experience. First I’ll start with a few things I wish that I had known but wasn’t obvious in the pics: 1) The bedroom spaces are overly crowded with antique furniture. While they are beautiful pieces, they crowd the rooms so much that there is scarcely a place to put your suitcase. There really isn’t even much of a walkway. 2) The living space is similarly crowded with only a two seat sofa and a rocking chair that’s bottom is busted out it. There were six of us and it wasn’t possible to be in that space together. 3) The home has has blonde wood floors and black asphalt drive. Therefore, owner requests you not wear your shoes in the house. Fine for adults. Tricky for kids who aren’t use to that at home. 4) Ocean view is partially obstructed by trees. You need to go down a path off of drive to see it well. Some of these may change but for our visit these were additional challenges: 1) We removed 25 moth balls from the inside of the house. Owner cited past negative experience w dead mouse in an appliance at a different property. Smell was overwhelming and gave us all headaches. I had to wash clothes I had laundered there to get rid of smell once we were home. It clung to our things. 2) no microwave - infant taking bottles so not ideal 3) Vaccum cleaner hardly worked at all. Mostly dumped dirt back out on floor. 4) Infant got his arm stuck in a glue trap that was under a console table. I couldn’t see it but he did. Thankfully it mostly stuck to his sleeper 5) Washer wasn’t draining and spinning properly Those were some of the issues we had. When we arrived, I was very close to leaving and contacting VRBO for help due to the moth ball issue and the fact that it I could tell we’d be pretty uncomfortable. I actually cried, but we stayed. The day we left was whirlwind. We were dealing with a family emergency. The owner has accused us of destroying his property. We did no such thing. We left the home messier than usual and I did tie back his curtains due to no other way to raise or open them. He claims this ruined them. My daughters scab bled on a set of sheets. He claims thus requires replacing rather than washing. And much more. It’s beyond the pale. Maybe you’ll have better luck but I regret our choice to stay.

My family of four (kids ages 11 and 7) enjoyed our stay at this property. We appreciated the new kitchen and appliances, the three bedrooms with empty dressers that could organize our clothing, the provision of linens, and that our dog could be with us and enjoy the property. We had no (human) neighbors within sight or earshot—we saw deer, red squirrels, and—in the cove— a seal. There’s a path to walk down and sit by the water—very peaceful. The owner was responsive for any questions we had. Thanks for everything!

I’ll start by saying that this is the first negative review I’ve ever had to leave & the first negative review ever given of me as a guest. I don’t enjoy leaving a negative review and grateful it’s been a rare experience. First I’ll start with a few things I wish that I had known but wasn’t obvious in the pics: 1) The bedroom spaces are overly crowded with antique furniture. While they are beautiful pieces, they crowd the rooms so much that there is scarcely a place to put your suitcase. There really isn’t even much of a walkway. 2) The living space is similarly crowded with only a two seat sofa and a rocking chair that’s bottom is busted out it. There were six of us and it wasn’t possible to be in that space together. 3) The home has has blonde wood floors and black asphalt drive. Therefore, owner requests you not wear your shoes in the house. Fine for adults. Tricky for kids who aren’t use to that at home. 4) Ocean view is partially obstructed by trees. You need to go down a path off of drive to see it well. Some of these may change but for our visit these were additional challenges: 1) We removed 25 moth balls from the inside of the house. Owner cited past negative experience w dead mouse in an appliance at a different property. Smell was overwhelming and gave us all headaches. I had to wash clothes I had laundered there to get rid of smell once we were home. It clung to our things. 2) no microwave - infant taking bottles so not ideal 3) Vaccum cleaner hardly worked at all. Mostly dumped dirt back out on floor. 4) Infant got his arm stuck in a glue trap that was under a console table. I couldn’t see it but he did. Thankfully it mostly stuck to his sleeper 5) Washer wasn’t draining and spinning properly Those were some of the issues we had. When we arrived, I was very close to leaving and contacting VRBO for help due to the moth ball issue and the fact that it I could tell we’d be pretty uncomfortable. I actually cried, but we stayed. The day we left was whirlwind. We were dealing with a family emergency. The owner has accused us of destroying his property. We did no such thing. We left the home messier than usual and I did tie back his curtains due to no other way to raise or open them. He claims this ruined them. My daughters scab bled on a set of sheets. He claims thus requires replacing rather than washing. And much more. It’s beyond the pale. Maybe you’ll have better luck but I regret our choice to stay.

Nice, convenient, small house in very nice location.

The area is secluded and beautiful. We saw deer, rabbits, owls, and a few hawks. The location is perfect, with a grocery store and other amenities a short drive away. We had a minor issue, and James was quick to respond. We were looking for something centrally located to see multiple things on the Maine coast, and this was perfect for us.

The area is secluded and beautiful. We saw deer, rabbits, owls, and a few hawks. The location is perfect, with a grocery store and other amenities a short drive away. We had a minor issue, and James was quick to respond. We were looking for something centrally located to see multiple things on the Maine coast, and this was perfect for us.

This property is the perfect place to get away from life and just enjoy nature. It is in the ideal spot with easy access to all of the state parks along the coast. The best part of this property are the sunrises and sunsets over the cove. The house was very clean and had all the necessities. I would definitely recommend staying here.

Lovely new property, waterfront view--fun to watch the seagulls walk on the bay at low tide--and to see the stars at night. The location was private and peaceful and still near to everything. Clean and comfortable--a great getaway!

Very nice cottage with all new appliances. If you want to get away from it all, this is the place to be. Very large deck to relax on with new table and chairs. We have really enjoyed our stay here.