Enjoyed our time there!!

Very comfortable, had everything we needed. Felt like a real, local Maine experience.

This place is beautiful! Right on the water and you can see lobster fisherman going to set their traps. The entire water view though is changed to basically a field of mud behind the house with low tide. The two issues we had were the heat and the bugs. On a cool night with the windows open it’s a dream! But other than one ceiling fan, there is no way to cool down! The heat in the loft makes sleeping very difficult. To add, we found cielings in various rooms to be covered with small flies (I grew up calling them noseeums). I told the property manager but she was unfazed. As a born and raised New Englander who has dealt with these types of bugs, this even grossed me out. All in all, loved the location and the house itself but left with some hot, sleepless nights covered in bug bites.

This place is beautiful! Right on the water and you can see lobster fisherman going to set their traps. The entire water view though is changed to basically a field of mud behind the house with low tide. The two issues we had were the heat and the bugs. On a cool night with the windows open it’s a dream! But other than one ceiling fan, there is no way to cool down! The heat in the loft makes sleeping very difficult. To add, we found cielings in various rooms to be covered with small flies (I grew up calling them noseeums). I told the property manager but she was unfazed. As a born and raised New Englander who has dealt with these types of bugs, this even grossed me out. All in all, loved the location and the house itself but left with some hot, sleepless nights covered in bug bites.

The cottage was super clean and very comfortable. We saw osprey and even an eagle! It was fun to watch the local fishermen come and go and an evening campfire on our last night was perfect! Thanks! We hope to return!

The cottage was super clean and very comfortable. We saw osprey and even an eagle! It was fun to watch the local fishermen come and go and an evening campfire on our last night was perfect! Thanks! We hope to return!

We stayed 3 nights at Frisky Fish cottage- the property is even better in person than the pictures! We were three adults and a toddler and this was the perfect sized home for us. With high ceilings and plenty of windows it is bright and airy. The house has everything you could need on a trip away- right down to binoculars and a telescope to enjoy the night sky. The kitchen and pantry was well stocked too. Check-in and check-out was smooth and Lydia was very prompt to address any questions we had before booking and after our stay. Definitely recommended for a trip to Downeast Maine!

Loved the solitude of the cozy home

I have stayed in many VRBOs and this is one of the best! Everything was perfect-laundry detergent, BBQ grill, fire pit, all kitchen appliances and utensils. Beds very comfortable. We bought fresh lobsters from one of the men who have boats near the cottage!

I have stayed in many VRBOs and this is one of the best! Everything was perfect-laundry detergent, BBQ grill, fire pit, all kitchen appliances and utensils. Beds very comfortable. We bought fresh lobsters from one of the men who have boats near the cottage!

The Frisky Fish cottage not only met our expectations, due to online description and pics, but it exceeded them!! We are an older couple and travel with our Greyhound. This wonderful cottage provided an excellent escape and a great experience with the changing tides, the proximity to the fishing community, and everything we could have wished for in terms of comfort, great ambiance, and well equipped kitchen. We hope to return, and would highly recommend this cottage to anyone contemplating a trip to Downeast Maine!!

The Frisky Fish cottage not only met our expectations, due to online description and pics, but it exceeded them!! We are an older couple and travel with our Greyhound. This wonderful cottage provided an excellent escape and a great experience with the changing tides, the proximity to the fishing community, and everything we could have wished for in terms of comfort, great ambiance, and well equipped kitchen. We hope to return, and would highly recommend this cottage to anyone contemplating a trip to Downeast Maine!!

Our stay was more than we could ask for. Cottage was warm and inviting, views were outstanding, night sky was amazing, area was quiet and relaxing. We would come back again and recommend it to anyone who asks.

Our stay was more than we could ask for. Cottage was warm and inviting, views were outstanding, night sky was amazing, area was quiet and relaxing. We would come back again and recommend it to anyone who asks.

We loved our stay in this cozy cottage. It was windy and icy outside (Nov.) but we were so comfortable. Our host's attention to detail was very much appreciated ... from the binoculars on the window sill to welcoming treats for us, as well as our dog, and fun furnishings. We like to cook when we travel and enjoyed the well-equipped kitchen. Hannaford Supermarket was convenient and well-stocked too! The harbor view and activity was fascinating. We hope to stay here again!

This little cottage is perfect for relaxing in, watching the tides, and seeing the beautiful coast of Maine. Got some fresh lobsters just down the road and cooked them up. Delicious! Everything was clean and neat, a nice size lobster pot made our dinner easy. Grocery store is only about a ten minute drive into town, and make sure to have dinner at Helen's and The Bluebird Inn in Machias. A fantastic property and a wonderful experience with everything. The most restful vacation I had in a long time.

This little cottage is perfect for relaxing in, watching the tides, and seeing the beautiful coast of Maine. Got some fresh lobsters just down the road and cooked them up. Delicious! Everything was clean and neat, a nice size lobster pot made our dinner easy. Grocery store is only about a ten minute drive into town, and make sure to have dinner at Helen's and The Bluebird Inn in Machias. A fantastic property and a wonderful experience with everything.The most restful vacation I had in a long time.

Frisky Cottage was the perfect place for our getaway. The cottage is lovely and Maria thoughtfully left 2 delicious scones for our arrival. Our king bed was very comfortable and the windows afford a gorgeous view of the working harbor. The cottage is well appointed with all the necessities and was exceptionally clean. Linens and towels were plentiful and of good quality. The cottage is decorated tastefully, but not fussy. We were very comfortable. It felt like home. We didn't cook much, other than grilling one night and our breakfasts, but the kitchen is stocked with plenty of pots, pans, and dishes if you do! There is a fire pit and it was set up so we only had to set a match. We enjoyed sitting out there one evening. One bonus of this property is the bunkhouse. It is super cute and the perfect place for kids to hang out when they are not exploring the beach. Oh heck, grownups would love it too!

Nothing but accolades for this charming, well- appointed, cottage (and bunkhouse) in a fascinating setting. The imagination, thoroughness, and generosity of the owners for providing for guests visit exceeded all expectations. Decor was fun, while being practical, comfortable, and visually appealing. Amazingly well stocked kitchen for any and all cooking; even birthday candles should the need arise. Comfortable beds, lovely linens, games and fun for everyone of all ages...also bubbles, adult coloring books, turn table and records, on and on...even a folder with lists for scavenger hunts complete with bags (with list and pictures of items attached) for each player in which to collect the goodies as they are found...really nearly impossible to list everything. Working harbor and tidal changes also part of the "entertainment". The care of the owners shines bright at Frisky Fish...great communication and thorough thought to help guests be comfortable and be right at home while staying there. I loved it!!

Slow pace. Tranquil 4 days at the fish. Will return

We thoroughly enjoyed our two-week stay at Frisky Fish Cottage -- the house was very clean, thoughtfully equipped, and comfortable. The owner was very helpful, and responded quickly to our questions. The location was perfect -- right on the water, with lots to look at as lobstermen came and went throughout the day. We had a wonderful, relaxing, enjoyable time!

We had a great family vacation at the Frisky Fish Cottage, adorable! We enjoyed the outside bbq and fire pit, a great way to unwind after a full day of sightseeing. Kitchen was completely stocked with everything we needed and more. Everyone had a great night's sleep every night. Our only suggestion is to improve the seating in the living room. We are a family of four and love to watch movies together after a long day and just wasn't as comfortable as we would have liked. We made it work and that one imperfection will not keep us away in the future! Recommend Helen's Restaurant, crab egg benedict was fabulous. As well as Sunrise Canoe and Kayaking, Mike was simply the BEST guide! Highlight of our trip! Thank you again Maria!

It was amazing to see how “empty” the bay gets!!

We loved our stay. Maria was wonderful to work with and so thoughtful in her recommendations and correspondence. The cottage was perfectly situated to all of the places we wanted to visit as well as being comfortable and well appointed. Would definitely stay again. We hope to be back some time soon.

We loved the time we spent at the cottage. If you’re looking for somewhere just off the beaten path, this is your place. It was fascinating watching the tide come in and out and watching the lobstermen at work. There’s lots of beautiful scenery and short day trips to keep you occupied. All of the people we met were so friendly. Don’t miss a trip to the Maine Sea Salt company. It’s a great mom and pop business, and the owner is more than happy to give you a tour and explain how they harvest salt. We visited Jasper beach twice and only saw two people there. The sounds of the water hitting the rock beach was not like anything I’d heard before—so relaxing. The cottage was well appointed and there’s a nice grocery store in Machias, along with several dollar stores and a Walgreens where you can pick up anything you may need. Don’t forget to eat at Helen’s Restaurant at least once. If you don’t have room for a slice of pie afterwards, take it to go. Much like your stay at the Frisky Fish cottage, you won’t be disappointed!

Lovely, wonderful, and the ultimate Maine vacation!

We came for lobsters, exploration, rest and relaxation. And that's exactly what we got. The Frisky Fish was a great home away from home and we enjoyed our stay immensely.

The Frisky Fish is located in the heart of all things Maine—from lobster boats to sheep you have idyllic scenery at every view! The cottage is well appointed with everything you need. We did day trip hikes to Quoddy lighthouse, Cutler, and Roque Bluffs. Returning back to the cottage to recline in Adirondack chairs while we watched the tide come back in made for a perfect evening. If you want to experience a unique, relaxing, and beautiful vacation, this is a great place. You will have a bit of a drive to get to groceries or restaurants but the scenery is amazing and time passes quickly. We ate a lobster roll some place new every day! If you love the outdoors and don’t mind being off the beaten path, this is your spot!

This trip was a lot of fun. The manager of the property really lists out good things to do in the area which is really nice. Pretty much everyone in town is just super nice. I would definitely check out the sea salt factory. The man who runs it is a “real Mainer” so it really gives you an opportunity for some one on one conversation with a man from the area. He’s really nice and funny. You will probably not get to do much swimming because the water is so cold in Maine. 62 was the highest we saw and stayed in August. But there are several beaches to check out. When we went to grays beach which is partially sandy we had the whole thing to ourselves. We kinda ran out of things to do right around town but we were 45 minutes from New Brunswick Canada. That is a must see trip. Across the border is a chocolate factory museum. So we check that out and bought a lot of chocolate. We drove to a lighthouse up there and took pictures. It was cool because right across the water we were looking at Nova Scotia. It was not a far drive. New Brunswick also has a huge aquarium exhibit that my kids just loved. They let you pick up star fish and hermit crabs amongst other things. Plus they feed the seals which just tickled my kids. You drive through a moose national refuge to get to Canada which is super cool. You are about 2 hours from bar Harbor here which is a tourist trap. We made the trip down and it’s gorgeous down there. Lots of decent prices on shirts and other souvenirs. The sand beach is bar Harbor was the nicest we went to. It looked like a Caribbean beach with the color only way colder. Rogues bluff we went to and that was the nicest beach all sand near the cottage. It really is a good deal I thought for the cottage with the price and what you get. I felt like the manager was trying hard to make sure my vacation was great. I told her I was bringing young children and she went out of her way to obtain pack and plays so I didn’t have to bring them. It really is 5 star customer service. And that was free. So that’s the positive. It’s long lol. The negative is the bugs really come out at night. You need to have bug spray and a good amount of it. They really didn’t bother us during the day except at rogues bluff. Also the beds are super soft. More of a preference thing but if you have back problems beware. I like soft beds my wife doesn’t. We woke up one morning and had a bald eagle 20 feet from our door. We saw a huge moose. Great trip honestly

We loved our time at Frisky Fish Cottage!. It is a quiet, comfortable, and soothing place to be with great views of the harbor, the tides, the activity of the lobstermen, and clammers. The kitchen is well-equipped and ready for cooking the fantastic lobsters we got from the lovely folks at The Lobster Trap just down the street. We enjoyed hanging out at the house and exploring the beaches that the host recommended to us. The cottage was also a great home base for exploring -- we drove to Canada twice to explore Campobello Island and the Kingsbrae Gardens in New Brunswick. The host and the property manager were responsive to all inquiries and made us feel extremely welcome. We are already planning our next visit.