Oceanfront Contemporary with Spectacular View

• Best Vacation Ever

  Best Vacation Ever

  • Guest The Gribik's
  • Date of stay 09/12/09
  • Review Submitted 09/23/09
  I cannot say enough about this property - the house, the yard, the beach, and the nearby communities, parks and trails made our stay there the best vacation we've ever had. We are already planning to return as soon as possible! The views from the immaculate house are breath-taking. The beach is beautiful and so much is accessible right out the door. Jonesport and nearby towns are welcoming and hospitable too (and pet-friendly) - all the art and antique shops could keep anyone busy. There are so many activities close by - especially for hikers, kayakers, nature lovers and bird watchers. We cannot wait to return - many thanks to the owners for sharing this piece of heaven!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• A Week is not enough

  A Week is not enough

  • Guest Carl B.
  • Date of stay 06/25/11
  • Review Submitted 07/06/11
  We enjoyed our week (June 25 to Jy 2) at the Eastview Cottage between Jonesport and Machias (Ma-Chi-as). We had great Sunrises on several mornings starting at 4:15am, and enjoyed the afternoon views of Englishman Bay from the back patio where we saw hundreds of lobster floats and Eiders (ocean ducks). We ordered Blueberry rolls and lobsters from the neighbor, which were fantastic. At low tide you can walk a long ways in either direction on the beach at the cottage. You can go to the nearby Sandy River Beach anytime - the public access trail to the beach is off Sandy River Rd and starts at 44°34'35.16"N 67°34'14.81"W. We took the Puffin trip to Machias Seal Island with Capt. Andrew Patterson of Bold Coast Charter Co out of Cutler. This is the time of year that Puffins are feeding their chicks. We saw about 20,000 Puffins, 6000 Razorbills, 1000 Common Murres, and 100 Bridled Murres, along with Harbor and Gray Seals, Gulls, a Great Shearwater, several Wilson’s Storm-petrels, and flocks of Eider Ducks. Andy has the only US permit to land on the island to see the Puffins, which is by far the best way to experience the birds. Beautiful Trip!!! On Saturdays there are numerous flea/antique markets on US-1 between Bath (near I-95) and Machias. We thought they had good items at reasonable prices. Eastview Cottage has everything you need for cooking, but we mostly fixed sandwiches (except for the night we boiled lobsters). The local restaurants have great lobster rolls, clams, shrimp. scallops and haddock. My personal favorite was a steak covered with shrimp and crab Alfredo at the Blue Bird Ranch in Machias. We also liked their desserts – the Mud Flat Cake and Blueberry Cake were fantastic!!! This area is not saturated with tourists like Bar Harbor and southern Maine. There is still a lot we would like to do on another visit. Thanks Debbie

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

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• A Week is not enough time

  A Week is not enough time

  • Guest Carl B.
  • Date of stay 06/25/11
  • Review Submitted 07/06/11
  We enjoyed our week (June 25 to Jy 2) at the Eastview Cottage between Jonesport and Machias (Ma-Chi-as). We had great Sunrises on several mornings starting at 4:15am, and enjoyed the afternoon views of Englishman Bay from the back patio where we saw hundreds of lobster floats and Eiders (ocean ducks). We ordered Blueberry rolls and lobsters from the neighbor, which were fantastic. At low tide you can walk a long ways in either direction on the beach at the cottage. You can go to the nearby Sandy River Beach anytime - the public access trail to the beach is off Sandy River Rd and starts at 44°34'35.16"N 67°34'14.81"W. We took the Puffin trip to Machias Seal Island with Capt. Andrew Patterson of Bold Coast Charter Co out of Cutler. This is the time of year that Puffins are feeding their chicks. We saw about 20,000 Puffins, 6000 Razorbills, 1000 Common Murres, and 100 Bridled Murres, along with Harbor and Gray Seals, Gulls, a Great Shearwater, several Wilson’s Storm-petrels, and flocks of Eider Ducks. Andy has the only US permit to land on the island to see the Puffins, which is by far the best way to experience the birds. Beautiful Trip!!! On Saturdays there are numerous flea/antique markets on US-1 between Bath (near I-95) and Machias. We thought they had good items at reasonable prices. Eastview Cottage has everything you need for cooking, but we mostly fixed sandwiches (except for the night we boiled lobsters). The local restaurants have great lobster rolls, clams, shrimp. scallops and haddock. My personal favorite was a steak covered with shrimp and crab Alfredo at the Blue Bird Ranch in Machias. We also liked their desserts – the Mud Flat Cake and Blueberry Cake were fantastic!!! This area is not saturated with tourists like Bar Harbor and southern Maine. There is still a lot we would like to do on another visit. Thanks Debbie

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

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• We'd go back again and again

  We'd go back again and again

  • Guest Kingsdale65
  • Date of stay 06/27/09
  • Review Submitted 05/17/10
  Although it looks lovely in photos, in real life this cottage is even prettier in person. Photos and descriptions don't really do it justice. Spacious and clean, the home is a great base of operations for people who enjoy exploring the Maine coast, from Acadia to the easternmost edge of the state. Debbie has stocked the house with all kinds of magazines, maps, and guides to the area so you'll never run out of things to do. Her own guide offered invaluable advice and helped us make the most of our time downeast. We spent a lot of time in the cabin as we experienced rather inclement weather during our week at the end of June. We were very comfortable there, our dogs loved playing in the bay, and we found everything we needed in the well-furnished kitchen to make great dinners every night with treats we picked up from the neighbor, a lobsterman whose wife is a wonderful baker. While it rained outside, we were warm and cozy in the house, which could have easily slept another 4 to six people. We would definitely go back!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway, adventure seekers.

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• Wonderful vacation spot

  Wonderful vacation spot

  • Guest AggyD
  • Date of stay 08/01/09
  • Review Submitted 08/17/09
  We fell in love with this place! The sunrises were unbelievable and I couldn't stop photographing them each morning! Even on cloudy mornings, it was astounding. The sunsets on the other side of the house were equally impressive. We watched the lobstermen harvest our dinner for that evening; we rented kayaks and paddled around the islands; we made several easy daytrips, including one to Campobello in Canada; we visited the West Quoddy lighthouse and Roque Bluffs; we walked the beautiful beach at low tide, including the sand bar that we named 'Seagull Bar' because there were so many seagulls on it; we hiked on Great Wass Island; and we relaxed in the peace and quiet! The house itself is great - there is not a single thing missing - more than enough dishes, silverware, lobster pot, baking pans, crockpots (!), books (I brought books with me but found I was reading the ones on the shelf instead!), games - you name it - it was there, including extra sheets for each bed, plenty of towels, and a washer and dryer! Also, plenty of information on the area and things to do if you can drag yourself away from the incredible view right in your backyard. Impeccably clean and neat and impressive from the moment we opened the front door. I would absolutely recommend this property to anyone who loves nature and is interested in experiencing the "real Maine." There are a couple of towns close by where you can buy groceries or go out to eat (you must try Helen's in Machias for their homemade blueberry pie - mmmmmm!), but if you're interested in a lot of action, this is not the place. However, it's not desolate either. There are neighbors on both sides and all along the road, but we only met up with one person on the beach. Not a good road on which to ride bicycles, but there are areas around where you can go. Still, it would be better to bring kayaks rather than bicycles if you have to make a choice. Very friendly area - I can't say enough good things about it. I hope we can go back. Our party consisted of six adults and one small child - plenty of room and plenty of "alone" space. The design of the house really monopolizes on the view - sliding glass doors in two of the bedrooms, large windows in the "bunkroom," a large window that you can see through from the loft bedroom, and nothing but windows in the great room. We didn't want to leave!

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

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• What a view to wake up to.

  What a view to wake up to.

  • Guest ScottL
  • Date of stay 07/19/08
  • Review Submitted 07/29/08
  Walking into the house on day one was great. Except for the kids arguing over which bed they got, every room had a great view of the Englishmans Bay. You do get use to waking up to the sunrise every morning. The house was a great size for two families consisting of 5 young boys ranging from 9 to 12 years old. The kids could be playing in the loft at one end of the house and you relaxing looking at the great view the lobster boats in the bay and you could not hear the kids. The house was very clean and well maintained (wished my house was that well organized). It also did not have too much stuff sitting around that you would be afraid of your kids breaking. Lost of space outside for the kids to run around and the neighbors are not too close (I only saw them on day over the whole week). There where blue berries all around the back yard while you walked down to the stairs to get you to the beach. The beach consisted of some small sandy areas and lots of small rocks, great for skipping. During low tide you could easily walk for a couple miles. Only saw three other people on the beach all week. Its a very quiet area. If you had a kayak there would be some islands to explore. The drive to Bar Harbour is around an hour and a half. It was a great spot to visit. Lots to see and do there. Our host was excellent at providing all the information that we needed. Any question was always answered with lots of detail. If your looking for a place to get away for a week and just relax away from the hustle and bustle, this is a great spot. Its away from the tourist areas, but still close enough for day trips. Very quiet area and great house on the coast.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway.

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• The coast of Maine begins after Ellsworth!

  The coast of Maine begins after Ellsworth!

  • Guest JohnnyP
  • Date of stay 07/05/08
  • Review Submitted 07/24/08
  Just spent a week at this colossal site! It's on a 2 mile stretch of beach (including the two sandbars) and we saw two people in 8 days. We love Jonesport and come there every few years but this location is the best. Away from the Jonesport/Beals fog when there's a southerly wind (for the most part), dripping with blueberries. The kayaking is superb. Debbie and Stu's directions are top notch. If you're looking for shopping, go to Bar Harbor with all the tourists from the northeast who can't relax but if you're looking for nirvana, the Coast of Maine begins after Ellsworth and these guys have it licked. This house would rent for $5,000 to $10,000 a week if it were in Long Island or Cape Cod or southern Maine. Nice! We'll be back. No question.

  Recommended for: Pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.

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  Guestbook Comment

  • Guest Angie_HAC81111
  • Date of stay 03/01/07
  • Review Submitted 03/29/07
  My family and I rented this home in August of 2006, and had a wonderful time. The home had everything we needed to make our vacation fabulous. A big thanks to Debbie for all of her great info on places to go and see, she was great! I would definitely reccomend this home to anyone wanting to stay! Eat lobster!

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  • Guest Louise_HAC77970
  • Date of stay 03/01/07
  • Review Submitted 03/02/07
  What a beautiful property. We hope to be able to come up in 2008 and look for whales with our grown children and grandchildren.

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  • Guest Lowell Good
  • Date of stay 06/01/06
  • Review Submitted 06/18/06
  I just returned from spending a week at Eastview. The house is very nice and has lots of room. The view from the huge windows is beautiful! The house is also far enough from the tourist traps to give you a feel for what the "real" Maine is like but is close enough to Bar Harbor for an easy drive to spend the day.

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Fall 2010 Sep 12-Oct 31, 2010 $1000/week for 2 guests; $100 for each extra person
Winter 2010  Nov 1, 2010 -April 30, 2011 $1000/mo. plus utilities
Spring 2011 Jun 4-Jul 1  $1000/wk for 2 guests plus $100 for each extra person
Summer 2011 Jul 2-Sep 2  $2300/week for 6 guests plus $100 for each extra person
Fall 2011  Sept 3-Oct 29  $1100/wk for 2 guests plus $100 for each extra person
lodging tax is 7.0 percent
1 week minimum except winter which is 6 month min. 

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