A Peaceful Getaway

Guest: Rebeka (Bay Village, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 07/25/09 Review Submitted: 08/14/09

My husband and I would highly recommend this lovely home. We stayed for two weeks. We already miss being there.The view from the porch was so calming as you watched the lobster boats and listened to the gulls and the soft sounds of the nearby brook. We often took daily trips to Acadia National Park and Schoodic Peninsula yet truly enjoyed just spending time in the well -furnished house. Every bedroom had multiple pillows(--just like in Better Homes and Gardens!) The color schemes were so coordinated and pretty. The beds were very comfortable and roomy. We actually slowed ourselves down to enjoy nature and read multiple books while sittiing on the deck. The hummingbirds would just continue to visit the feeder undisturbed by our nearby presence. I took many pictures so that I could preserve the memories of this beautiful home..During high tide, we enjoyed using the kayaks. The water was calm and the kayaks were easy to maneuver. Now I understand why so many cars have kayaks attached to their hoods. Maine has perfect quiet inlets to kayak . If you visit this area, be sure to check out the many small quaint shops such as U.S. Bells, a craft shop called Chapter Two in Corea, the 5&10 shop and the Works of Hand shop in Winter Harbor.We saw harbors filled with lobster boats, perennial gardens surrounding homes, and art galleries.The huge granite rocks that line the shoreline in Maine are mind-boggling. We saw artists in several towns painting landscapes and harbors. We also went on a whale watching expedition out of Bar Harbor and a sightseeing cruise out of Northeast Harbor (a naturalist explained facts about the area and lobsters). A memorable vacation! Our thanks to the owners for providing such a clean and well-furnished home.

Owner response:Thank you! You have captured all the reasons we love our home on Paul Bunyan Road. We hope to see you again!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

"Still raving about our perfect Maine getaway"

Guest: Jim (Whitehouse, NJ)
Date of Stay: 08/23/10 Review Submitted: 09/11/10

Well it has been over a week since we were up in Maine and we are still raving about it. We loved every minute. The beautiful bay, the dramatic tides, the seals and and the scenery were just great. We saw porcupines. We heard seals snorting and growling at night in the water and we saw them in the morning out around the lobster traps as we kayaked. The Humming birds came by to visit as we sat on your back porch. We collected rocks and sea glass. We visited Winter Harbor for groceries and the best blueberry pies ever. We hiked in Schoodic and drove further east to Beals to the Great Wass Island Nature Conservancy Preserve to hike and afterwards ate some of the best fried clams and lobster and crab rolls ever at a small trailer stand called "Bayside Take Out" in Beals... the owner said "those clams were in the mud this mornin'!" But the most relaxing and enjoyable times we had were just hanging out down by the bay at your house. We had great sunny days which allowed ample time for my son to kayak and play in the stream as my other boy explored your yard and sat with me on the rocks as I practiced my guitar. I even went swimming!!! My wife and I met your lovely neighbor and her tame chipmunks. She offered a wealth of info on the area and what the neighborhood was like 20 years ago when there were only a couple houses on all of your road. It still seems so wonderfully isolated, and the quiet at night on the bay was just magical as the water would calm to the look of smooth glass and the full moon above us bathed the pines and shore grasses in its light. We were very sad to have to leave your wonderful home. Thank you for accommodating us at the last minute. I am sure we will return again someday to Maine (my wife wants to retire up in your area now...any advice/suggestions...?) Take Care and Thanks for your hospitality and help!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Beautiful and comfortable

Guest: Nlrb (Bronx, NY)
Date of Stay: 06/27/09 Review Submitted: 07/07/09

This home was lovely and easy to visit. We (two couples) stayed here for the last week of June 2009 and in spite of less than perfect weather, we had a wonderful time. The house itself is beautifully and comfortably furnished with everything you could wish for. The pictures are very accurate and there are newer appliances in the kitchen which makes it even better. If you like to cook, this house is very well set with many pots and pans, great utensils and two full sets of dishes. Also wine glasses, etc...The bedrooms are beautifully decorated and the beds are firm and cosy. There were more than enough pillows, blankets, etc. Lots of closet space as well. The bathrooms are clean and everything works well. The Schoodic peninsula is beautiful and not highly touristed, so a great getaway from the usual tourist areas of midcoast to south coast Maine. The towns are small and friendly but if you are looking for big shopping, this is not the peninsula for you. It is an easy 40 minute drive to Mt. Desert Island and Ellsworth if you want more shopping, but if you want to bike, hike, kayak or just relax, this is the place. Biking is easy, mostly flat and ok for road bikers as well as mountain bikers.. The hiking in the Schoodic Acadia Point is limited (short trails) but beautiful and the cliffs, rocks and sand beaches there are quiet and lovely. We saw two seals every morning from the deck and there is an adorable hummingbird couple who visit all day at the hummingbird feeder.. they are very bold and will come up to the deck even if you are sitting there. The deck is perfectly situated for watching the wildlife and the ocean with great comfortable outdoor furniture. Wonderful, beautifully appointed home! Doug and Susan are great hosts and their "managers" Michele and Craig were responsive and helpful. Enjoy!

Owner response:We really appreciated Naomi choosing our home for their Maine vacation! We hope to see them again.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

excellent vacation home

Guest: Syd. (MA)
Date of Stay: 06/19/09 Review Submitted: 06/30/09

very thoughtfully decorated with elegant taste, great view and very eclectic collection of videos/music. a very nice home to enjoy schoodic Acardia. if you want to spend a main portion in Bar Harbor, driving could be a little bore, but can't complain considering what you are getting. i highly recommend this home.

Owner response:We're very pleased that Sydney and his family enjoyed their stay on the Schoodic Penninsula. A comment about time in Bar Harbor while staying at our home - there are two ways to get to Mt. Desert Island. The first is by car, which, as Sydney says, can be a drag with summer traffic. The better way is by way of the Winter Harbor ferry - a delightful 30 - 40 minute cruise. The ferry takes you directly to the Bar Harbor dock and has a very convenient schedule. For transportation on MDI, LL Bean runs a free bus or you can take bikes on the ferry. We hope to see Sydney and his family again!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.

The Perfect Vacation Home

Guest: marsbars44 (Los Angeles, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/17/08 Review Submitted: 08/26/08

Excellent viewswith an unbelievable porch, very very comfortable home, lovely owners, much appreciated king size beds, perfect service, we really appreciated the local lady assigned to answer all our questions and guide us to the home. The kayaks in the garage were also FABULOUS!!! PERFECT PERFECT PERFECT

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.