Endless Ocean Views.......and a Sandy Beach ! Wow

• Tidewatch remains in my heart

  Tidewatch remains in my heart

  • Guest NYC Family
  • Date of stay 08/19/12
  • Review Submitted 09/20/12
  Tidewatch was available by utter serendipity after our family needed to escape our first, unexpectedly loud vacation rental. Lisa and Mike were so accommodating in every way, and Tidewatch was exactly what we needed: quiet, beautiful, close to town--but not too close--and right on the water. Normally, we use our rented vacation houses as a base to sight-see all over the area. While there is plenty to do and see in Down East Maine, including Campobello Island, whale watching, hiking, festivals, farms, and more, the only thing we regretted was not staying at the property more and enjoying the amazing tides that would uncover 100s of feet of ocean floor twice a day. My children spent hours exploring far into the cove when the tide was out without my having to be on top of them--safe, peaceful, beautiful and mesmerizing. Mike also maintains two extensive gardens filled with organic vegetables that he offers free to his guests. We dug up delicious, fresh potatoes for homemade french fries every night, as well as cooking up the carrots, peas, zucchini, cabbage and much more in the well equipped kitchen. Every evening, our family had a movie night on the large screen TV. Now that we are back in NYC, my husband and I reminisce often about our wonderful time in Maine and at Tidewatch. We can't wait to return.

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

  Owner response: Maya, Thank-You for taking the time out of your busy day to make our's a little better. We hope to see you and your wonderful family back again at TideWatch, you are amazing !

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• Tide Watch is Superb!!

  Tide Watch is Superb!!

  • Guest Susan
  • Date of stay 07/21/12
  • Review Submitted 08/27/12
  We were a group of 8 who split our time between Acadia Nat. Park and Campobello & New Brunswick. It was the perfect location! This restored farm house has it all beginning with the most awesome view of the ocean. The kitchen has everything that you could ever need for cooking. Machias is about 8 miles away and is the home of Helen's, a wonderful family restaurant. Perfect when you don't want to cook. The owner is on the property and available to answer any questions. He has a row of adirondack chairs on the bluff overlooking the ocean with a fire pit close by. What a great place to sit and relax with a glass of wine at the end of an evert filled day. We loved this part of Maine with the old seaport towns such as Lubeck and Eastport. Campobello is a must and be sure to have "tea with Eleanor". Then there is Jasper Beach... I have never seen Jasper rocks or a beach like this... really fascinating. St. Andrews by the Sea in New Brunswick is quaint and charming. We happened to be there on a day when there was a farmers market in the square by the ocean. Acadia National Park is also wonderful and being able to visit both was pure pleasure. Don't past this gem up!

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

  Owner response: Thank-You sooo much for taking the time to review TideWatch and what a great review. Just to be clear the owner is not on the property full-time, just an occasional week or two in the summer months for maintenance. We do have a full time property manager that is available when needed as well as someone who takes care of the vegetable gardens...Again, hope to see you in the future...Capt Mike

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• Great Location for a Family Vacation

  Great Location for a Family Vacation

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 07/28/12
  • Review Submitted 08/27/12
  We spent our family-vacation week at Tidewatch, and found it to be an excellent choice for our family -- 5 adults and two grandchildren, ages 13 and 9 -- in a lovely location on a bluff overlooking an inlet from the Atlantic. A good bit of time was spent walking along the beach with our dog, often accompanied by the owner's friendly dog, and the children had a wonderful time, especially, digging in the sand. The house itself is well-maintained and offered many amenities, from the big-screen TVs, to the nice bedrooms, to the well-equipped kitchen. The owner, Mike, was most friendly and helpful, and we appreciated the produce from the garden and the many flowers around the house. Groceries and other needs are readily available in the nearby town of Machias, where was also the slightly-funky Fat Cat Restaurant, which has a great menu of pizza and similar items. We mostly spent the days at the property, but did take one day for an excurson to Machias Seal Island to see the puffins, and another afternoon to walk the Bold Coast Trail; many other attractions are available within driving distance. We would have no hesitation in recommending Tidewatch to any family lor group ooking for an excellent vacation location.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners.

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• Tidewatch was fabulous!

  Tidewatch was fabulous!

  • Guest Jenci/Rosettie
  • Date of stay 08/27/11
  • Review Submitted 10/13/11
  Our family (including two young children under age 8) had a fantastic vacation at Tidewatch. The house is very spacious and modern and has everything you could possibly need! The house was very clean, thoughtfully decorated with lovely local art, and was chock full of amenities - the owners thought of everything!!! The kids enjoyed exploring the beach and we loved the feeling of being away from it all -- no traffic, no tourists, no box stores or bland malls!! We visited the West Quoddy Head Lighthouse in Lubec, Maine, Campobello Island in New Brunswick Canada, played on Jasper Beach, hiked in Acadia National Park's Schoodic Peninsula,took a coastal boat tour in Cutler, Maine, kayaked the Machias Bay, and visited the Saint Croix International Historic Site and Red's Beach in Calais. Everything was within a reasonable driving distance, and the drives were gorgeous and serene - beautiful rolling roads with gorgeous scenery and no mind-numbing traffic. The local chain grocery store in Machias was very well stocked with a wide range of organic foods and had everything the kids wanted. We also found some lovely baked goods and local gifts in Machias. We went on beautiful jogs from Tidewatch down to Roque Bluffs State Park. It was stunning to run down the road with the ocean on one side and a freshwater pond on the other watching a beautiful sunset. Almost too stunning to describe in words. We also really enjoyed many delicious lobster rolls, blueberry pie, and ice cream :) We had a fabulous time and would highly recommend this property to friends and relatives. The owners are very friendly and provided a great deal of very useful information for our visit. Tidewatch was wonderful!!

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

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• Southern Travelers

  Southern Travelers

  • Guest Southern Traveler
  • Date of stay 08/20/11
  • Review Submitted 09/15/11
  Our week was great. Mike and Lisa were always close by to help us in any way possible. There were six in our party and each of us had plenty of space. The home furnishings were outstanding. TV everywhere and the kitchen has everything one could ever need in the way of pots, pans, flatware. We said to each other "if there is something they don't have in this kitchen,, you probably don't need it." The view was wonderful. Chairs and campfire pit right on the water. Firewood provided. We were even encouraged to pick vegetables from the two gardens on the property. We would highly recommend this home for a great week in DownEast Maine. Location very good for travel to NB, Canada or to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. Easy drives. Property was very clean and well maintained. Tom's restaurant, Bluebird Rest. and especially Helen's in Machias were all very good. Whale watching near Lubec, ME and in NB very good. August weather temps wonderful.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway.

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• Vacation Heaven

  Vacation Heaven

  • Guest Charles and Lynda Webb
  • Date of stay 09/03/11
  • Review Submitted 09/11/11
  Tidewatch is an amazingly beautiful and restful vacation site. The most outstanding feature of this property is the panoramic views of Englishman Bay, which is actually in your backyard. A lush green lawn extends out to the bluffs and steps lead down to the beach. We are not kayakers, but could not imagine a better spot from which to launch if we were. Roque Bluffs is a true New England coastal town - very small and totally uncommercialized. There are many nearby places to see, and the drives to get to them take you along beautiful unspoiled coastline. The house itself is a seaside farmhouse, authentic and totally without the typical beachside kitsch that characterizes some houses. Instead, the look is of accumulated treasures that a familly fortunate to live by the sea would acquire over generations. The kitchen is equipped with all a guest could possibly require, and the sunny blue decor is delightful. My husband and I were travelling alone, so the only bed we slept on was in the master, and it was luxuriously comfortable, with the finest mattress, pillows, and linens. Everything was immaculately clean, without a stray speck of dust anywhere. Captain Mike, the owner, was on the property in a separate residence, and was very helpful and interesting to talk with, but never underfoot. While staying at Tidewatch, we travelled to Canada (St. Andrew, St. George and Campobello), Acadia National Park, Eastport, Lubec, and West Quoddy Head State Park. All were easily accessible for day trips, and well worth the visits. When at Tidewatch, we went into Machias to eat. Helen's has the most delicious haddock burgers and blueberry pie! I am already plotting how to get back to Tidewatch. I think I left a little piece of my heart there. ,

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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• We Love Tidewatch!!!

  We Love Tidewatch!!!

  • Guest Roberta
  • Date of stay 07/31/10
  • Review Submitted 01/23/11
  Tidewatch is an amazing piece of Maine. I feel like we have discovered a secret gem that few people know about. It is definitely worth the trip. I don't even know where to begin to describe how absolutely beautiful this place is. I'll start with the house: with 3 kids we need space & this house has plenty of space. There are windows everywhere - one of my favorite places was on the front enclosed porch w/ it's wall of windows. I could do some work while watching the garden grow & the birds & butterflies visit. The kitchen is big with plenty of counter space & every appliance you could need - even it's own wine cooler!! There's a washer & dryer right on the 1st floor - a necessity w/ 3 kids!!! It has a bedroom downstairs w/ it's own bathroom & shower - plus 4 bedrooms upstairs w/ a full bath. The deck is a great spot to watch the ocean change & the kids playing on the lawn. It has a fantastic firepit at the edge of the lawn overlooking the beach - great for toasting marshmallows while watching the stars come out. And the beach is ideal - especially if you have young children. My 20 month old could splash as much as she wanted w/o me worrying that she would be bowled over by a wave!!! It has great big rocks for exploring & even some soft sandy sections. You can explore for quite a ways on the shore. It even has it's own garden that you can help yourself to. The sweetpeas were delicious - my kids never seem to get enough of them but there were so many that they couldn't even eat them all!!! It's even within walking distance of the Roque Bluffs State park - an amazing place that it felt like our own personal state park. An ocean beach on one side of the road & cross the road & you can dip in the pond or fish or let the kids play on the playground or go for a great hike through the woods along the rocky shore. It was never crowded - even on the sunniest days. It's close enough to Canada for a day trip - we forgot our passports but will be bringing them this year. We have vacationed at different places on the Maine coast for the past 6 years & this is the only one we loved enough to return to. And that means a lot since to get there we have to endure 7 hours in the car w/ a toddler - who refuses to nap in the car!!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

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• Loved it!

  Loved it!

  • Guest Cathy
  • Date of stay 07/24/10
  • Review Submitted 08/15/10
  I'm so glad we found your place in Down East Maine. We were looking for a quiet, relaxing place to get together with family. We found that and so much more! The house, the yard, the gardens, the beach, the water, the view - even the weather, conspired together to make this a wonderful experience we will not forget. Oh, and the beach! Did I mention the beach? From the 3 year old to the 71 year old - it's all about the beach!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

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  • Guest The Cashman's
  • Date of stay 07/17/08
  • Review Submitted 07/17/08
  Thank-you for opening up this truly beautiful home for others to enjoy. The View is spectacular, so peaceful and serene. Your home is so warm and inviting with all the comforts of home. Walking the Beach was always an adventure for the children to play on the rocks and swim when the tide was out. Every-thing was perfect !

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  • Guest The Wagner's
  • Date of stay 08/11/07
  • Review Submitted 08/11/07
  What can be more perfect than an old farmhouse by the sea. We enjoyed the beautiful seascape and were never bored just watching the ebb and flow of the incredible tides. Our daughters spent many hours discovering the many things the Beach had to offer. Thank-you for such a memorable vacation !

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2013 JUNE $1600.00
2013 ..JULY..$1800.00/WK , AUGUST..Booked,  SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER $1600.00 
$500.00/REFUNDABLE DAMAGE DEPOSIT. Cleaning fee $150.00.....7% Maine tax 
All rates are weekly (SAT-SAT), SPECIAL RATES FOR 2-4 persons.
50% Dep Required upon booking reservation. Balance due 60 days before occupancy
Check-in Sat after 3:00pm, Check-out Sat 10:00am..$100/pp extra for guest   8.
Credit Cards (addl. 3%) and Personal Checks Accepted . 
RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS PRIME WEEKS ARE BOOKED !

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