Stonington Treasured Family Home - 2009 Stimulus Specials! Stonington, Maine Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 115401

The Lobster Trap from the Water

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Location: Stonington, Deer Isle, Acadia, Maine, USA (Bangor International Airport or Bar Harbor - 1.25 hours) View Map

Accommodations:  Victorian House, 5 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 3 Baths (Sleeps 10-11)

SPRING STIMULUS SPECIALS: FREE LOBSTERS PLUS 10% RATE REDUCTION IF YOU BOOK A NEW RESERVATION BY JUNE 20, 2009! Here's your chance to reserve one of only a few weeks left in the spring and fall 2009 season.

All the charm of a 1900-vintage house with completely updated kitchens and baths and modern conveniences for your vacation on the coast of Maine! Our first two summer rental seasons, 2007 and 2008, have been a rousing success, with all our guests very pleased with our wonderful views and charming, well-equipped house.

Stonington is a busy, working fishing village, a place of such unspoiled natural beauty that many who drive over the bridge from the mainland want to stay here forever! From The Lobster Trap there's always something to watch, whether it's the lobstermen bringing in their catch, pleasure boats exploring the waters and the islands, or the majestic windjammers sailing down the Thoroughfare from Camden, Rockland, and beyond.

We're just a short walk to Stonington village, yet we enjoy our own quieter corner of the harbor and the colorful flower gardens our parents lovingly tended on the ledges. Our stairway down to the water is easily accessible, and passersby often picnic on the rocks or launch their kayaks there.

As every visitor to the Lobster Trap says, "Wow, what a view!" The first floor of the house sits one story above street level and has a wide, wrap-around deck that always offers cool and refreshing breezes. If you can tear yourself away from the deck, you'll find an open, sunny living room and dining room, plus a cozy library with studio couch. The walls are graced with paintings collected through the years. The one bedroom on this level has two comfortable twin beds, with end tables and good reading lights for each. A full kitchen with gas stove and dishwasher, the bathroom with tub/shower, and a washer and dryer complete this space.

The view and the living space only get better on the second floor, where our parents spent the summers from the time that they bought the house in 1970. This level comprises one large room extending the entire width of the house, with well equipped kitchen (they both loved to cook!) and attractively appointed dining and living areas, a brand-new deck, full bath with shower, and sunlight galore! Facing due south, you'll gasp at the glorious sunrises, sunsets, and moonrises from this vantage point. Two bedrooms are on this floor: a small one with brand new extra-long twin bed plus the computer desk, and the master bedroom, also with brand new bed, a king. All linens and colorful quilts are provided. A bathroom with shower is accessible from this bedroom as well as the kitchen.

And saving the best for last - if the extended family wants to join you on vacation, head upstairs! Two more bedrooms plus bath with shower await on the third floor, as well as the wonderful Crow's Nest, a large living room with an extra bed for you to lounge on. This is the spot to sit and read, paint, or enjoy an evening cocktail or a game of Trivial Pursuit. This floor has a queen, a double, and a single bed.

With its south-facing exposure and many large windows, The Lobster Trap enjoys brilliant sunshine. But many guests find watching the fog banks creep in over the islands or a rip-roaring storm even more fascinating! No worries: we have central heat on the first and second floors, so you'll always be comfortable. Air conditioning is not needed on Stonington's waterfront. Just open the windows!

Cozy enough for a couple, convenient for two couples (each having your own complete living area), or great for a family reunion! We are offering the use of our deep-water mooring, out-haul, and a two-person, sit-on-top-style kayak (with signed waiver of liability). Although this is our own home, we have been in the real estate and vacation rental business for years and can offer professional management, practical local advice, and hands-on caretaking if the need should arise!

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided: ample, fresh & new
• Beds
  • King Bed
  • Queen Bed
  • Double Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed (5) : (including 1 x-long twin)
  • Crib: Porta-crib or full-size crib available on request, with sheets, as well as highchair and other baby supplies
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV (2)
  • DVD
  • VCR (2)
  • Video Library: variety of classics, dramas, comedies
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Music Library: vast collection of classical music
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen (2)
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator (2)
  • Dishwasher (2)
  • Microwave (2)
  • Ice Maker
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio (2)
• View/Location
  • Oceanfront: 100 feet of easily accessible frontage at all tides
• Communications
  • Telephone (4) : cell-phone reception here too
  • Free Long Distance
  • Computer
  • Broadband Internet: Wireless connection for your laptop!
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Basketball Court
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Miniature golf

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May 23-June 6, 2009 ........................ $2000/wk
June 6-June 27, 2009 ....................... $2400/wk
June 27-Aug 29, 2009 ....................... $3000/wk
Aug 29-Sept 12, 2009 ....................... $2800/wk
Sept 12-Sept 26, 2009 ...................... $2400/wk
Sept 26-Oct 24, 2009 ....................... $1900/wk
10% DISCOUNT ON NEW BOOKINGS FOR 2009 SEASON!
7% Maine Lodging Tax, $100 cleaning fee, $500 refundable security deposit.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 11/03/08
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  Laura Milani , Chicago, IL
  • It was the first time to Maine for almost all of us, and there was no better place to get a Maine experience but The Lobster Trap. The comfort of your home combined with the view of the harbor, the smell of the sea, the sound of the fog horn soothing us into a relaxed state of life. . . We spent our days exploring the beaches, nooks, and islands around us, and the evenings with puzzles, conversations, and the Olympics. The kids loved drawing views from the upstairs bedroom windows while the adults relaxed on the deck. As much as we tried to make use of the two kitchens, we never could but loved the concept. When we get back to Chicago, we will dream of Maine and look forward to returning soon.
• 11/03/08
  Positive Rating
  John and Gabrielle Gillies , Awendaw, SC
  • This place is magical, from the tall sailing boats to the working lobstermen: A perfect location and home. Your house is well-equipped and beautifully decorated. By far, it is the best home we’ve rented yet. Thank you for sharing it with us.
• 11/03/08
  Positive Rating
  Rob Belcher , Fort Worth, TX
  • We had a great family reunion at The Lobster Trap in September. It was perfect! The puppies loved it too!
• 11/03/08
  Positive Rating
  Jeanne Harrison and Alton Fryer , Severna Park, MD
  • The Lobster Trap was perfect for us. We really enjoyed meeting you both and hope we can get together again . . . The Lobster Trap feels like a home, and our week flew by. We are already looking forward to next time. Thanks for your many thoughtful touches!
• 11/03/08
  Positive Rating
  Amy and Vince Litterini , Nottingham, NH
  • 10/13/08 What can we say about your beautiful home and lovely town? It was the perfect setting for our anniversary celebration and provided complete relaxation! The views, the comfortable beds, the well-equipped kitchen, the beautiful decks, fabulous art and book collections . . . all combined for a memorable visit we will not soon forget. We already know we will be back; it is just a matter of when! Thanks to you, and your parents, for preserving such a treasure of the Maine Coast.
• 08/30/08
  Positive Rating
  Carole & Joe Narcavage , Crofton, Maryland
  • Parents, daughters, sons-in-law, and 8 grandchildren (ages 5 mo. to 11 years) vacationed in the wonderful "Lobster Trap" house in Stonington, Maine, in August 2008. To NEVER hear a child say, "We're bored", is close to perfect for a vacation. That happened here in Stonington. The house was spectacular (decks, cozy nooks with comfy chairs and beautiful views, kitchen with everything, books galore, home away from home), playground for the children via the waterfront shoreline, places for strolling in a quaint and charming little village, nearby hiking paths for discovering and collecting, blueberries for eating, nearby attractions for visiting, Opera House for entertaining, Lobster Co-op for purchasing fresh lobster for dinner, AND children who were never bored! Amazing! The Lobster Trap is a wonderful gem hidden in Stonington, Maine. A week was not enough for us and the family, particularly the children, was sad to say good bye at the end of our week. So much to do, so much to see, so much to appreciate. This is all said with sincerity even after we had the only "kind of" rainy week of the season. We still had an amazing vacation. Thank you, Ellen and Ray, for your kindness and generosity in allowing us to vacation in your wonderful home and for giving us the opportunity to experience a taste of Maine. Carole & Joe Narcavage Laura & Scott Tarnosky JoEllen & Aaron Gray Pam & Dan Hoehler and Grace, Emma, Libby, Dale, Charlie, Ben, Meghan & Katie Crofton & Baltimore, Maryland 8/2/2008
• 08/30/08
  Positive Rating
  Carole & Joe Narcavage , Crofton, Maryland
  • Parents, daughters, sons-in-law, and 8 grandchildren (age 5 mo. to 11 years) vacationed in the wonderful “Lobster Trap” house in Stonington, Maine, in August 2008. To never hear a child say, “We’re bored”, is close to perfect for a vacation. That happened here in Stonington. The house was spectacular (decks, cozy nooks with comfy chairs and beautiful views, kitchen with everything, books galore, home away from home), playground for the children via the waterfront shoreline, places for strolling in a quaint and charming little village, nearby hiking paths for discovering and collecting, blueberries for eating, nearby attractions for visiting, Opera House for entertaining, Lobster Co-op for purchasing fresh lobster for dinner, and children who were never bored! Amazing! The Lobster Trap is a wonderful gem hidden in Stonington, Maine. A week was not enough for us and the family, particularly the children, was sad to say good bye at the end of our week. So much to do, so much to see, so much to appreciate. This is all said with enthusiasm and sincerity even after we had about the only “kind of” rainy week of the season. We still had an amazing vacation. Thank you, Ellen and Ray, for your kindness and generosity in allowing us to vacation in your wonderful home and for giving us the opportunity to experience a taste of Maine. Carole & Joe Narcavage Laura & Scott Tarnosky JoEllen & Aaron Gray Pam & Dan Hoehler and Grace, Emma, Libby, Dale, Charlie, Ben, Meghan & Katie Crofton & Baltimore, Maryland 8/2/2008
• 08/30/08
  Positive Rating
  
  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    Dear Ellen, Our family had such a wonderful time staying in your home. We loved sitting on your deck and looking out to the lobster boats and the beautiful islands. We marveled at all of your pretty things and all of your neat decorating touches throughout the house. Everyone said how comfortable the beds were, and the linens and towels were great! We all hope to come back again. Thank you so much.
• 06/29/08
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  Barbara Flake , Huntsville, Alabama
  • Want a real Maine experience with all the comforts of home......the Lobster Trap is it!! From the lofty bedding to the well equipped kitchen, everything was exceptional. The children, ages 4 thru 12 played outside on the huge granite outcroppings in the harbor, while we watched them from the deck, very close at hand. No traffic lights or fast food restaurants to be found in this quaint town, where the old Opera House dishes up a Friday nite movie that our whole family enjoyed. We kayaked to nearby islands and went to Bar Harbor and Acadia Nat'l Pk. A postcard setting that will take you back 70 yrs in time...the kind of place I'd recommend to my friends abroad.
• 09/11/07
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  John and Pat St. Clair ,
  • We enjoyed our visit very much. The Lobster Trap is awesome. We loved everything about it: the views from the beautiful deck, the great bedrooms and comfortable beds, the well stocked kitchens, the lovely furnishings, etc. It's hard to think that a little over a week ago we were anticipating this great vacation and now it's over. We enjoyed meeting you and Ray and wish you the best. We would love to vacation at the Lobster Trap again.

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