Exquisite Carriage House in Beautiful Coastal Maine

• Fantastic!

  Fantastic!

  • Guest AC and JC
  • Date of stay 08/16/11
  • Review Submitted 08/24/11
  We had the perfect holiday and your lovely carriage house couldn't have suited us better. The house was clean, quiet, comfortable, and spacious. Also, it was a great value. The owners are lovely people and aim to please. We hope to return next year.

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• Wonderful retreat in Northport, ME!

  Wonderful retreat in Northport, ME!

  • Guest Lindsey
  • Date of stay 08/10/11
  • Review Submitted 08/15/11
  We just returned from a four-night stay at the Carriage House. Per the listing and reviews below, there is no cable or internet, but we didn't need it! At first we were concerned at how we would "survive" but after one day without we realized how truely relaxing it is to not have these things we have come to rely on. A real vacation for us away from the hussle of everyday life. We did rent DVDs from the Redbox located at the Hannaford in Camden, about a 10 minute drive south on Rt. 1, and remarked at how nice is was to watch movies - something we don't do often. The Carriage House itself was clean and very comfortable. Ceiling fans in all the rooms circulate the fresh Maine air very efficiently and keep the house cool. We have an infant daughter so we set up her pack and play in the second bedroom which was great - the blinds in this room are even babyproofed without a cord! The location is superb for Camden, Rockland, Rockport and Belfast. We also took a day trip up to Acadia and Bar Harbor, which took us under 2 hours. Beth and Joe are excellent hosts, and were very attentive to our needs. We highly recommend staying here for a relaxing vacation where you are able to completely unwind and enjoy the coast of Maine.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, adventure seekers.

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• pretty nice, but with disclaimers

  pretty nice, but with disclaimers

  • Guest JR
  • Date of stay 07/28/11
  • Review Submitted 08/09/11
  We stayed there a week. It IS private and fairly clean. We had a nice visit and the place was roomy as advertised. However, there was NO TV service there and you need to rent dvd's (Redbox in Belfast is 10 miles). No Internet service either! wi-fi should be included for the price- esp. if there is no TV. limited cell service made surfing for things to do difficult. Upstairs the bathroom is very close to master bed and anyone in it can be heard quite clearly from either bedroom. The kitchen drawers needed cleaning- we always wash dishes/ silver before using anyway. If you are a runner, you either run down to the highway (about 1/2 mile) and then run on it, or you need to drive somewhere to run. we discovered a gym with treadmills and running trails at a close by resort by accident at the end of our stay.....The cabin's location was very convenient to Lincolnville, Camden, Rockport, and then North to Bar Harbor for the Acadia Nat. Park area. Whale watching was worth it- we saw several whales and dolphins. Take the trailhead off S.R. 173 to top of Mt. Baldrock for spectacular views- they no longer offer horses there, but it's only 1.3 miles. Kayaking at Ducktrap Kayaks on S.R.1 was good. They will haul Kayaks to ocean or Norton Pond/ Lake Megunticook and then come get you as well for cheap. My son and I saw a Bald Eagle on the lake. Lobster festival (in August) in Rockland was fun too. Lots of good places to eat in Camden. The Blueberry beer was great. OH, Horse flys are bad and you will need bugspray anytime you go outside in daytime. Mosquitos at night too- but this is Maine... Dots coffee shop just south of Lincolnville Beach had good food and coffee too.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: Thanks for staying at the Northport Carriage House. I'm sorry you were troubled by these issues, but thanks for letting us know! Here in rural Maine, we have a few over-the-air TV options. The Carriage House gets two channels, including a high-definition public television channel. The listing does quote "no satellite/cable". We do provide 15-20 DVD's for guests to watch on rainy days. We are working on a plan to add Wi-Fi to the house. The listing is also clear on this subject. We do include tourism brochures from local chambers of commerce to provide local information. We have the house cleaned by housekeepers after each guest checks out and we will be sure to let them know to check the kitchen drawers as well. Perhaps it was just an oversight in this case - we apologize. Different cellular service companies will have different coverage areas- US Cellular and Verizon provide great coverage. The "highway" a mile from the home is local two-lane Coastal Route 1. My wife runs on it two or three times every week. It is a hilly area, which can make a jog challenging! It's exciting that you were able to see whales, dolphins and a bald eagle. Thanks for your feedback.

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• Spacious, comfortable cottage overlooking mid-coast Maine

  Spacious, comfortable cottage overlooking mid-coast Maine

  • Guest K
  • Date of stay 07/21/11
  • Review Submitted 08/08/11
  My family stayed at the "Carriage House" for a family wedding and found it so much roomier, cleaner and more comfortable than the hotel/motel experience most of the guests experienced. The owners made sure we had everything we needed, including dishwasher detergent delivered within an hour of my request; the kitchen was fully equipped, as was the laundry, there is a roomy downstairs tv and relaxation area below the bedrooms and kitchen. I loved the location near Lincolnville where there is swimming, a great lobster restaurant and the ferry to Isleboro; it is also near hiking in Camden Hills.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: Thanks so much, K! I am glad you found everything comfortable and convenient. We hope that you will come back and visit us again soon! Take care, Beth

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• • Guest Jim Flynn
  • Date of stay 08/14/08
  • Review Submitted 08/14/08
  My family and I stayed here recently. This home is even nicer than the pictures and description. Absolutely beautiful, high quality, totally private home in a great area. We were very comfortable here. The owners are great folks who went out of their way to make our stay the best it could be. I hope future guests treat the property with the care it deserves, because we’ll definitely be back, and want it to be just as perfect next time!

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June 01 - Sept 15 .. $1200/week  
Nightly rate .. $ 200/night, min. 4 night rental
Sept 16 - May 31 .. $ 850/week
**  Rent six nights, get the seventh free!  **
Min of 4 night rental.  7% Lodging tax is included in the rate.  $50 cleaning fee.
50% deposit due at the time of booking refundable until two weeks before rental.
Credit Card number required for a security/damage deposit at time of booking.
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Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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