Vacation Rentals by Owner

Great spot

Guest: mike c. (Massachusetts)
Date of Stay: 09/24/11 Review Submitted: 10/02/11

Just wanted to say thanks now that we're home. We had a wonderful time and the place was great. Unlike a lot of rentals, you could tell that the place was "loved," and there were a lot of simple, nice touches that made us feel welcome. We never stayed in that part of Maine before and the proximity to many different places was appealing. We had lunch in Booth Bay, spent time in Camden (the town and the hills...), and travelled to Acadia twice because it has a special appeal for us. Great spot and thanks again

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

What a great place!

Guest: Maureen and Ron
Date of Stay: 09/03/11 Review Submitted: 09/03/11

We're here and it's magnificent. When we got to Portland, we drove up the coast and I oohed and aahed at every town we went through. I'm sitting on your new couch (it's beautiful) and have the windows open. There is a beautiful breeze and I can hear the ocean. It's heaven.

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Wondeful Getaway!

Guest: Kim (Pompton Plains, NJ)
Date of Stay: 08/27/11 Review Submitted: 09/03/11

A wonderful cottage, comfortable and cozy! The home is fully stocked, with everything we needed and more. We spent many hours on the deck and in the back yard simply enjoying the views and breezes off Penobscot Bay. The cottage's private beach was a favorite spot, where we searched and found lots of wonderful sea glass. The menu drawer had some bonus written-in reviews that helped guide our meal choices when we ate out. Other meals we prepared in the wonderful kitchen. Our boys loved eating at the banquette! The loft gave our older teen son a place to call his, and the views from there were spectacular. Searport holds a special place in my heart, as it is where many of my summers were spent growing up. It was an opportunity to connect to the past, and give our children some of the experiences I had in Searsport. I couldn't think of a sweeter place to stay. Thank you for a lovely week and for sharing your home. We hope to be back!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Guest: Gene
Date of Stay: 09/18/10 Review Submitted: 09/27/10

Just wanted to say thanks, the place was nice and relaxing. Went down a few times and picked up some sea glass, and just sat. Weather was grand all week. A little misty on friday but the rest of the days were great. Headed up to A.N.P. on Wednesday. Lovely place, lots of pictures. I played golf a few times while Mary stayed home and sketched on the deck. She did a few nice ones of the outside of the cottage, did some water colors as well. We wanted something to remember the place by. The watercolor will do just that. Nice size hanging on our wall. All the food tips you gave worked out well, we didn't however get to chase's, we did go to youngs a couple times. If anyone asks about where to golf, send them to northport country club, its much better then searsport. They also have to go to samoset. That experience was outstanding.

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Great View/Great Cottage

Guest: Jeff (Albany, NY)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10 Review Submitted: 07/25/10

We spent two weeks at Wild Rose and enjoyed ourselves tremendously. Having morning coffee/breakfast/dinner on the back deck overlooking the ocean is a treat for the soul. The previous year we spent at a very secluded location on the coast near the Canadian border and we found being close to civilization (Belfast and Searsport) much more enjoyable. Being able to choose to go out to dinner at a number of good restaurants within 15 minutes or shop at the supermarket or Belfast Coop (highly recommended) for a great meal grilled on the back deck was great. You can spend a couple of days just visiting Belfast and the Mariner's Museum in Searsport. Being close to Camden State Park and an 80 minute journey to Acadia means there is plenty to do if you don't want to just loaf on the grounds (and the hammock). The cottage is in very good shape and has all the amenities you could hope for. For part of the time another couple joined us but having bedrooms at opposite ends of the cottage meant both couples could enjoy their privacy. If we can work our our vacation schedules for next year, we'll be back.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

AMAZING

Guest: Ben (Kronenwetter, WI)
Date of Stay: 07/03/10 Review Submitted: 07/15/10

We truly enjoyed our trip to Maine and this beautiful little cottage. The sound of the waves crashing and loons calling at night offered the peace and serenity we were hoping to find. We were even fortunate enough to see seals and dolphins right in front of the cottage! Our children (9 & 6) spent hours combing the beach for their own treasures. For those of you with allergies - NO WORRIES!! I have severe pet allergies and was a little concerned that they allow pets. But, I had NO issues and wouldn't hesitate to stay here again. Thank you Julie for opening up your cottage to our family - it is a true treasure!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Shawn and Fredrick Harms
Date of Stay: 10/03/09 Review Submitted: 10/02/09

Just a note to tell you how much we enjoyed our week in Maine. The cottage was simply delightful and so well equipped. We also enjoyed perfect weather--if you had anything to do with that, thanks!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/09 Review Submitted: 07/31/09

We had a wonderful time and Wild Rose is such a beautiful and special place....i'm a police officer and my wife works in Boston as a marketing manager and we both have hectic schedules so it was nice to umwind and take it slow for a while....

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Guest: The Connors
Date of Stay: 09/08/08 Review Submitted: 09/07/08

Hi Julie – we had a great trip – saw lots and lots of the small towns in the state of Maine. We really enjoyed your home – beautiful, beautiful setting and so peaceful. Thank you

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Guest: Gerry and Carrie
Date of Stay: 08/28/08 Review Submitted: 08/27/08

We arrived at the cottage at 5:00 yesterday. I have to say this is INCREDIBLE!!! It far exceeds our expectations - the pictures on the rental site don't do it justice. I got all emotional because this was exactly the peace & tranquility we were hoping for. I love being on the ocean & this is the perfect place. The smell of the salty air, the seagulls cawing, the waves gently laping on the shore, the sound of the foghorn & lobster boats in the distance, and the stars! The stars last night were amazing! I miss that being so close to city. We both feel an overwhelming sense of peace.

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Guest: Mike & Mary Ann La Civita (Chesterfield, Virginia)
Date of Stay: 08/09/07 Review Submitted: 08/09/07

Mary Ann and I had a wonderful experience at Wild Rose. My wife was impressed with the decor of the cottage and all that it had to offer. The landscape and location of the property was fantastic. What a view! Silence is golden and we had plenty of that with daily opportunities to simply lie back and enjoy it.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/12/07 Review Submitted: 07/12/07

It's been a long time since I felt really tranquil on a vacation. We're always rushing to see this and running to do that. But here relaxation was the mode of operation. Whether we were kayaking in the backyard or going over to Young's for fresh lobster. This is a place to rest your soul and put a smile on your face. My only regret was leaving.

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