Vacation Rentals by Owner

A fabulous Thanksgiving spot!

Guest: Anne C. (Brookline, MA)
Date of Stay: 11/23/11 Review Submitted: 12/15/11

My family loved spending Thanksgiving weekend in this fabulous home. The view is fabulous - at high or low tide, and even at night (the stars were incredibly bright). We added lobster to our Thanksgiving meal (delivered, as promised, to our door) - that's what the Pilgrims ate, after all. The next night we had more lobsters delivered and prepared them outside, and enjoyed the firepit, too. The home was just as advertised - and clean and well-appointed. The owner was attentive and helpful. Thanks so much!

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

A Little Bit of Heaven

Guest: Earl (New Paltz, NY)
Date of Stay: 09/10/11 Review Submitted: 09/24/11

We spent the week of 9/10/11 at "Seas the Day". It was everything that the owner promised it would be. The views of the breaking waves and sunsets were spectacular. We especially appreciated Bill (the owner) keeping in close contact via email on places to see, things to do and the price of lobster (11 lbs {9 lobsters} steamed and delivered for $35 before adding a tip!). As Bill said, they were cheaper than hot dogs that particular week. The house was spotless, airy, spacious and well maintained. We walked the trail by the rocks every day and discovered some memorable beach combing items that we will use for a diorama. All in all, a fabulous week at a terrific place.

Recommended for:Age 55+, sightseeing.

You Don't Need To Look Any Further!!

Guest: Jean (Clarksville, IN)
Date of Stay: 10/16/10 Review Submitted: 11/10/10

What a magical and special week we spent in New Harbor, ME. The owner was more than helpful from the moment I first inquired about the property. He sent me so many wonderful tips and ideas to make our vacation even more special. We loved the location. Quiet, peaceful, and restorative. The house was fabulous. I slept in the small upstairs bedroom and it was probably one of my favorite places in the whole house. The kitchen is a cook's dream. We cooked many meals that week and used the outdoor gas grill several times as well. We loved the Pumpkin colored hardwood floors, the wood stove in the kitchen, the fireplace in the LR and used both pretty well everyday. The beds were super comfortable with nice linens. The furniture was comfortable and the deck got a lot of use even though we had several days in the 30's with high wind. It didn't stop us from sitting out there enjoying the great view and fabulous sunsets each evening. We clamored around on the rocks and explored the whole area. We visited Eastport, Bar Harbor, Bath, New Brunswick, Camden, and many of the smaller little villages all up and down the coast. We went whale watching in Bar Harbor and enjoyed breakfast at Moody's diner two mornings. The Cupboard Cafe was a great place for breakfast and we really enjoyed the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse. We also visited the Point Quoddy Lighthouse furhter North. All in all a great trip, wonderful accomodations, and a very accomodating owner. The only warning I will give you is the rust in the water due to the granite coast in ME. We washed white clothes and they turned orange. The owner has told me he will soon be adding a type of well system that will take care of that. He left us 4 large containers of water in the pantry that we used throughout the week for drinking and coffee. A wonderful experience and we whole-heartedly recommend this property.

Owner response:Jean, Thank you for the review, sorry about the water, we drilled a new well March 1 2011. The old well was only 40 feet deep in porus soil that allowed vegetation to seep in and was on an iron vein. At 57 feet we hit solid granite and continued to drill to 180 feet. We also beefed up the filtration adding two 120 gallon rentention tanks. Now the water is totally clear! We hope you return soon!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great family vacation

Guest: Tim (Saugerties, NY)
Date of Stay: 08/14/10 Review Submitted: 09/25/10

This was our first VRBO experience and it was a very positive one. The owners were very responsive and informative throughout the process. We had great vacation with time split between just sitting on the deck soaking up the view and enjoying the local sights and activities. A real bonus to have a light house just up the road. The attention to detail with how the house is decorated and equipped made it feel homey and comfortable. Am now recommending this property to friends.

Owner response:Thank you Tim! Your family and you embraced the local experience and were a pleasure to have as clients. We look forward to welcoming your family and friends in the future. Best regards B&B

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

Awesome!

Guest: The O's (New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 07/31/10 Review Submitted: 08/11/10

We had a wonderful time! It is hard to beat that view anywhere! The bobbing lobster buoys, the crashing waves, the birds, and the most spectacular sunsets immediately take you far from your everyday life. This is a perfect vacation spot. Lots to do in the area. Sailing was such fun. The house was great, very comfortable and clean. Bill and Bon take care of everything to make your stay stress free. We would not hesitate to recommend “Seas the Day” to anyone. We hope to return again and again.

Owner response:Thank you O's for the kind words. You were the perfect clients and we do hope you return. In the future please leave some lobsta for the other clients. :) B&B

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

Wow!

Guest: Nicholas Brewster (Paterson, NJ)
Date of Stay: 07/03/10 Review Submitted: 07/03/10

What a getaway! Seas the Day provided a perfect vacation to "get away from it all". The house has wonderful appliances and is well equipped to please everyone. ( It even has lobster decor!) I was absolutely speechless when I saw the beautiful view. The fire pit is the perfect place for a nice chat or to end the night with a spectacular bonfire. The purple, orange, and even green sunset against the WWII sub-house is amazing. If you are looking for beauty, a relaxing vacation, and sticky buns from up the road, you will fit in perfectly here. I am bringing my family back for many years to come!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

EXTRAORDINARY

Guest: LindaLu (Upton,MA)
Date of Stay: 06/26/10 Review Submitted: 07/23/10

There are no words to describe this home. The color scheme, art work on the walls and the deck. Mom and I loved sitting on the deck watching the lobstermen and their boats. I would love to know how they pick the names on their boats. We enjoyed the sunsets at night and the cozy fireplace .This home has it all. We enjoyed going down to Pemaquid Point. We took a ride up to Camden and went out sailing on a large schooner for a few hours. Weather was beautiful for sailing. If you enjoy kayaking, I recommend Maine Kayak. Go out with a guide and enjoy the sights. Don't miss Shaw's Restaurant. Great lobster and steamers. Mom and I did "Seas The Day" everyday we were here.

Owner response:Thank you Linda, we are glad you took full advantage of your stay. You are a valued client as our caretakes said you left our home spotless. Thank you for your consideration and kind words. Here is wishing you "Seas The Day" dreams!

Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

WOW!

Guest: Nicholas Brewster (Paterson, NJ)
Date of Stay: 06/01/10 Review Submitted: 06/30/10

What a getaway! Seas the Day provided a perfect vacation to "get away from it all". The house has wonderful appliances and is well equipped to please everyone. ( It even has lobster decor!) I was absolutely speechless when I saw the beautiful view. The fire pit is the perfect place for a nice chat or to end the night with a spectacular bonfire. The purple, orange, and even green sunset against the WWII sub-house is amazing. If you are looking for beauty, a relaxing vacation, and sticky buns from up the road, you will fit in perfectly here. I am bringing my family back for many years to come!

Owner response:Thank you!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Phil & Lana (Decatur, AL)
Date of Stay: 03/17/10 Review Submitted: 03/17/10

Lana and I spent a week at this fabulous ocean house last September and had an amazing time. The views, the nature walks, the people, the shopping, the antiques....and most of all the lobster, lobster rolls and whoopie pies are killer! We plan on going back over and over. The place is spotless with a backyard you simply will not believe.

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Guest: Sharon Piper (-)
Date of Stay: 03/04/10 Review Submitted: 03/04/10

We had the most delightful experience at "Seas the Day" in October 2009. We had never been to Maine and the drive was spectacular! However long it takes you to get there is worth it!The cottage is just beautiful and well appointed. The furnishings are "cosy casual" and comfortable.Waking up to a wood burning stove in the morning and the fireplace at night-so special. The view is breathtaking! The sun sets every night right across from the deck-so close that you can almost touch it! The beautiful deck is the best part-we spent 85% of our time outside on the deck or by the firepit at night. Should you come? Yes!! Would we come back? Yes, over and over!

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Guest: Jeanne31 (Maryland)
Date of Stay: 03/03/10 Review Submitted: 03/03/10

What a great vacation spot and wonderful house. The photos can't show the spacious and thoughtful floor plan or the amazing views. The kitchen is very large, modern, and well stocked. From lounging in the living room to gathering around the fire-pit or walking along the trails, the whole setup is perfect for any family to relax on vacation.

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Guest: Holly Heidenreich (Duxbury, MA)
Date of Stay: 03/03/10 Review Submitted: 03/03/10

We rented Seas the Day for the new In-Law family for our daughter's wedding in August and everyone had a great time! The house is charming, open - airy, newly & brightly decorated and well equipped for a most enjoyable stay. It's perfectly situated on the water with fantastic views, a dry level lot in a nice neighborhood, and centrally located for all the area's wonderful activities. It really is a jewel on the best of Maine's coast.

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Guest: Deb and George (Ann Arbor, MI)
Date of Stay: 03/01/10 Review Submitted: 03/01/10

Wow. Fantastic location, fully equipped, and just down the road from the pier and fresh seafood. Who would wish for more? This place is wonderful!

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Guest: Jim and Lesa (-)
Date of Stay: 02/28/10 Review Submitted: 02/28/10

This was a little slice of heaven on the waterfront! We were there during unseasonably hot weather and the house remained cool and breezy. The owners have taken care of so many little details to make a stay here incredibly comfortable. We would highly recommend Seas the Day to any and everyone!!

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Guest: Brook Bacon (North Hampton, NH)
Date of Stay: 02/27/10 Review Submitted: 02/27/10

I have had the pleasure of being able to stay at many locations here in the states and abroad, never having stayed in Maine for a holiday retreat, our requirements were simple, a 5 star experience in comfort, privacy, ocean front with the true feeling of being in Maine, simply put this home exceeded every level of our expectations and desires. So if you wish to have the "perfect" Maine experience, this is the place to stay.

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Guest: Dee and Arnie (Moneta, VA)
Date of Stay: 12/03/09 Review Submitted: 12/03/09

WOW!!! We have been coming to the Pemaquid peninsula for over 30 years and this is the first time we have stayed on the John's Bay side. We LOVED the sunsets, but especially loved all the amenities that Seas the Day has to offer. It's just as fabulous as it sounds and the owners are constantly making improvements, so it just gets better and better. The kitchen is really well provisioned, the deck and outside space is great, and the living room and dining room very cozy. Super bedrooms and baths - it was a treat for us and our kids and grandkids. We're coming back next year!

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August 2009 Stay

Guest: Ron (haverford, pa.)
Date of Stay: 08/11/09 Review Submitted: 07/28/10

my wife and i have been renting Oceanfront properties on the Maine coast for the past 7 yrs- so we have some experience. we rented this property in August 2009, and never sent in a review. The location is great and the house is clean and bright. What we did not like was in the master bedroom where there was a bed, dresser, and one night table- not a single chair, bench, or place to put down a piece of clothing. we set up the ironing board to solve that. the living room furniture is vinyl. the kind one would find in a basement rec room. Sticks to you legs if you wear shorts. disappointing in our view and not appropriate for a house with this view. This house could be much more.

Owner response:Obviously this renter is not in agreement with all the other renters. Yes the custom made furniture is a high grade vinyl as this is a rental propoerty and renters tend to be very hard on furniture spilling liquids even red wine.To set up the ironing board to hang cloths on the renter had to go into the walk in closet where most people hang cloths.I know, a unique concept. Since the renter left we have added more furniture such as a kitchen table and chairs.

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Rich & Joan (Salem, SC)

Guest: Rich Leonard (Salem, SC)
Date of Stay: 03/03/09 Review Submitted: 03/30/10

One of our most enjoyable memories of our first visit to the beautiful State of Maine is our stay at "Seas the Day". These accommodations were truely a home away from home where no amenity was overlooked. The location is perfect as a hub for visiting the attractions, leisurely hiking along the coast, or the enjoyment of relaxing at home and enjoying the beautiful view. Any future return trips will certainly include returning to this perfect home.

Owner response:Thank you!

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.