Vacation Rentals by Owner

2011 SEASON-Some more guests' comments

Guest: Various guests
Date of Stay: 10/13/11 Review Submitted: 01/21/12

LIKED: THE LOCATION, THE PRIVATE BEACH, THE DOCK, AND THE COTTAGE WAS IMMACULATE. IT HAD ALL THE AMENITIES WE NEEDED-INTERNET, CABLE, DVD. THERE WAS EVEN A PIE IN THE FRIDGE WHEN WE ARRIVED! THERE WAS FURNITURE INSIDE AND OUT, A BEACH TO PLAY ON, A CANOE. IT WAS GREAT. FRIENDLY LANDLORD. LIKE THE DECOR, THE VIEW, AND CLEANLINESS. KEEP DOING WHAT YOU ARE DOING - WE WANT THE SAME 3 WEEKS NEXT YEAR.

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WE REALLY ENJOYED....

Guest: NH family.
Date of Stay: 08/31/11 Review Submitted: 10/15/11

..the short time we were here. Unfortunately Hurricane Irene had her own plans. Thank you so much for your hospitality, the flowers, delicious pie, etc. Hopefully we'll meet again. OWNERS' NOTE - WE HAD THESE GUESTS BACK LATER IN THE 2011 SUMMER TO COMPLETE THEIR VACATION. THEY WERE VERY HAPPY SINCE IT WAS THEIR ANNIVERSARY AND THEY GOT A FULL VACATION AT THE COTTAGE.

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THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN....

Guest: The "C" family - Massachusetts
Date of Stay: 08/26/11 Review Submitted: 10/15/11

..for your hospitality ( the pie and ice cream and hostess gift were perfect ). We enjoyed a relaxing wonderful week on the lake and look forward to coming again next year.

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WHAT A PLEASURE!....

Guest: The "P" family. Massachusetts.
Date of Stay: 08/20/11 Review Submitted: 10/15/11

..Another lovely week - your perfect cottage filled with special thoughtfulness - fresh cut flowers, apple pie ala mode - even muffins for breakfast - and a hostess gift that will remind us of Sebago all winter long. We had perfect summer days for canoe paddles, walks, and catch-up reading. Good thought about the loons at our beach - but by the time the camera was in hand, we literally could see only the wake they left behind as they moved out of sight. Silly us - big chuckle. Already looking forward to next year.

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THREE GLORIOUS WEEKS!....

Guest: Carolyn, South Carolina
Date of Stay: 08/13/11 Review Submitted: 10/15/11

..It went by so fast. The lake was warm, the weather great, and as usual, the cottage was perfect. It will be hard to get back to work. Thanks for everything.

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WE HAD A GREAT TIME THIS WEEK!....

Guest: The "R" family.
Date of Stay: 07/16/11 Review Submitted: 10/15/11

..Thank you so much for your hospitality. You two are the best hosts. Have a great year and we'll see you next summer.

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WHAT A JOY....

Guest: Chicago family.
Date of Stay: 07/15/11 Review Submitted: 10/15/11

..to have been able to enjoy the cottage for three weeks. You are adding little touches in furniture and decor which makes it even more pleasant. Thanks for everything very very much. Can't hardly wait for next summer. P.V. I echo my husband's sentiments - we LOVE this cottage and can hardly wait until next summer. Beautiful cottage. beautiful decor, beautiful location! C.P.

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THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR BIT OF PARADISE....

Guest: The "Z" family.
Date of Stay: 06/22/11 Review Submitted: 10/15/11

We had an amazing time. The view is breath taking, gardens exquisite, and the yard is perfect for the kids to get their energy out. Thanks for the pie and ice cream - We arrived on Father's day so it was a perfect surprise. See you next year!!

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California Guests

Guest: The "M" Family
Date of Stay: 06/11/11 Review Submitted: 07/24/11

We flew all the way across the country to visit your beautiful cottage and lake, and we couldn't have been more pleased. The cottage and even the beach were immaculate upon our arrival. Every possible ceature comfort was here, from an ice cream scoop to sand toys to extra pillows. The garden was a very nice touch, as were the cushioned rocking chairs by the water. What a lovely, relaxing, idyllic place...totally worth the trip! Thank you for your hospitality. Our kids are ready to move in due to the "kid's loft". What a perfect fort for the kids to enjoy! Thank you for the pie and ice cream

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Guest: Mr. and Mrs. "O", E. Sandwich, MA 02537
Date of Stay: 09/24/10 Review Submitted: 11/08/10

Thank you so very much for renting to us! My husband searched the internet looking for the perfect place for this very much needed getaway! He got an A++!!. When we pulled into the driveway my breath was taken away - what a jewel you have here. The cottage is adorable and my husband's favorite pie & vanilla ice cream is his favorite as well. Saturday morning at 07:15 am we were out on the lake in the canoe for 2 hours! We did some sight-seeing - went to Bath, ME and ate at "Reds Eats in Wiscassett, ME. Thank you for the gift! How thoughtful. We hope to come back next year. Forget to mention how lucky we were that the weather was perfect, 80 degrees on Saturday~! Unbelievable!!

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Guest: Mr. and Mrs. "M", The Villages, FL 32162
Date of Stay: 09/08/10 Review Submitted: 11/08/10

Thank you for sharing your lovely cottage with us. Everything was wonderful. Your special touches make for a very comfortable experience. The pie was absolutely wonderful and we will treasure the picture which has personal memories for me. This location and view can't be equaled. We loved watching the leaves change color during our stay. What wonderful memories we will have.

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Guest: Mr. and Mrs. "C", Ledyard, CT
Date of Stay: 09/04/10 Review Submitted: 11/08/10

As always we had a great 2 weeks - like the new touches of decor, the pie, ice cream and gift were great. "R" did well with catching salmon. The weather was also on our side. See you both again next year - take care, it was great seeing you both. Smile face.

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Guest: CP and PV, IL
Date of Stay: 08/21/10 Review Submitted: 11/08/10

Back again this year after 2 years away (so sad!). It was wonderful as always - our 8th summer here! We had a great 2 weeks with lovely weather. The cottage is great as always with lovely decor, amenities and comfort. You are wonderful hosts and we look forward to 3 weeks next summer - CP Thank you so much for letting us know ahead of time of this two weeeks availability. And for the wonderful reception with the delicious blueberry pie and ice cream! Such a classy gesture! Thanks for everything - PV

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Guest: Mr. and Mrs. "P", Northfield, MA 01360
Date of Stay: 08/21/10 Review Submitted: 11/08/10

Another perfect week in your lovely cottage on Sebago, over all too soon. Your hospitality enjoyed as always and your blueberry pie ala mode now only a fond memory. Smile. Smile. Our long paddles and local walks updated and brought back long-ago memories while making new. Looking forward to next summer as I write!

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Guest: The "C" Family, Lowell, MA 01851
Date of Stay: 08/13/10 Review Submitted: 11/08/10

Thank you once again for a fantastic week. The weather could not have been better! This was our 8th summer at this cottage and we look forward to it each year. Thank you also for the hospitality gift, the pie and ice cream and the wonderful muffins. They were quite a hit!

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Guest: Ms. R., Charleston,SC
Date of Stay: 08/06/10 Review Submitted: 11/08/10

What a glorious 2 weeks! I really lucked out with the weather. I can't express how much this vacation means to me, especially this year. I appreciate all your extra special touches. Look forward to next year! (maybe 3 wks ?)

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Guest: Ms. K, Mr. C, Ms. C, and Mr. P., CT and MA.
Date of Stay: 07/10/10 Review Submitted: 11/08/10

Thank you for a lovely week at your beautiful cottage. Everything was perfect! The pie and ice cream was a thoughtful gesture. We loved all of your special touches. We all wish this wonderful week never had to end - We would love to come back to this beautiful getaway in the future! Thank you for everything!!

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Guest: Mr. and Mrs. A, Palmer, MA 01069
Date of Stay: 07/03/10 Review Submitted: 11/08/10

Everything was perfect. Don't want it to end. Everything that is good ends. We will remember this week for a really long time. Thank you for everything.

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Guest: Mr and Mrs S, and 2 children from New Orleans, LA
Date of Stay: 06/12/10 Review Submitted: 07/03/10

The BEST cottage in the Lakes Region; MILLION DOLLAR view, gorgeous property, incredible neighbors, and PRICELESS hospitality! Thank you so much for sharing your home with us again this summer and thanks for the goodies and TLC! See you next year!

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Guest: Mr. and Mrs. T.
Date of Stay: 10/17/09 Review Submitted: 10/16/09

We had such a wonderful time! The weather was cold but beautiful. Thanks so much for the blueberry pie and ice cream!! We had a great time and was able to see many sites in Maine, our vacation could not have been nicer. Thanks so much for sharing your part of Maine.

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Guest: Mr. and Mrs. C.
Date of Stay: 09/12/09 Review Submitted: 09/11/09

So glad to be back to this lovely place for our vacation. The weather was great, pie & ice cream delicious, flowers lovely & the gifts were great. Already looking forward to next summer. Thanks again for everything, especially sharing your peaceful setting for us to enjoy. Marian hope you enjoy the fish & it was great to see you both again.

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Guest: Mr. and Mrs. P.
Date of Stay: 08/22/09 Review Submitted: 08/21/09

Weren't we lucky this rainy season to have chosen the warmest, sunniest, most glorius week of the year to savor again your lovely spot on Sebago and your most generous hospitality - wonderful, as always, and we thank you so much!

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Guest: Mr. & Mrs. C and daughters
Date of Stay: 08/15/09 Review Submitted: 08/14/09

WOW! Great weather.... Great week! I think our best week yet. We had a great time.... Thank you. Thank you also for the pie, ice cream and opportunity to relax in a coconut bubble bath. See you next year :)

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Guest: Ms. R.
Date of Stay: 08/08/09 Review Submitted: 08/07/09

Thank you for the wonderful two weeks! The weather cooperated and the flowers this year were incredible! These two weeks of peace and serenity will last a year. Hope to be back next year.

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Guest: Mr. and Mrs. R. and two sons
Date of Stay: 07/12/09 Review Submitted: 07/11/09

Thank you for the use of your cottage last week. We loved it! We couldn't have asked for anything else. Thanks so much for the gifts too. That was very thoughtful of you! I'm also inquiring about getting our name on your list for renting next year. How do you handle that? Do I need to request a week now? Patty

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Guest: Mr. and Mrs. S and two children
Date of Stay: 07/04/09 Review Submitted: 07/03/09

Born and raised in the south and have NEVER witnessed such hospitality!! Thank you so very nuch for allowing us to vacation in your paradise and thank you for all of the goodies! We TRULY feel that we have found our "Summer Home".

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Guest: Carol and Pat
Date of Stay: 09/25/07 Review Submitted: 09/24/07

Dear Marian and Bob, What a lovely place for us to have our 6th decade birthday party together! Thank you for all the thoughtful touches you provided (and offered - Thanks Bob!) to make it special. It was great. Fondly, Carol & Pat

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Guest: Noel & Jim
Date of Stay: 09/14/07 Review Submitted: 09/13/07

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Wright My Goodness! Your cottage is really a treasured spot. I can see why people keep coming back. Thank you for the welcoming gifts. The spa gift, ice cream and that pie! Delish! We love blueberries-Jim use to pick them as a summer job (he said he ate most of them). The pie crust was so flaky, I'd love to have the recipe. Thank you for sharing "Paradise" with us. We'd love to come back. Warmly, Noel & Jim PS Loved the flowers inside and out. Beautiful landscaping.

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Guest: 2006 GUESTS
Date of Stay: 10/01/06 Review Submitted: 09/30/06

SYNOPSIS OF WHAT GUEST LIKE - LOCATION, BEACH, AND DOCK....WELL APPOINTED, TRULY A HOME AWAY FROM HOME....FRIENDLY LANDLORDS....QUALITY OF FURNITURE AND KITCHEN, LAKE ACCESS, AIR CONDITIONING....WE LOVE THIS COTTAGE, ESPECIALLY THE DOCK AND BEACH, ALSO CLOSE TO TOWN....CLEANLINESS, VIEWS, LARGE YARD FOR CHILDREN....IT'S BEAUTIFUL LOCATION AND CLEANLINESS, TASTEFUL DECORATION AND THOUGHTFUL OWNERS, ALSO THE GREAT AMENITIES....STYLE AND CONDITION OF THE COTTAGE, FURNISHINGS AND AMENITIES, PROPERTIES AND GROUNDS, EVERYTHING SUPERB....

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Guest: 2006 GUESTS
Date of Stay: 10/01/06 Review Submitted: 09/30/06

SYNOPSIS OF WHAT GUEST LIKE - LOCATION, BEACH, AND DOCK....WELL APPOINTED, TRULY A HOME AWAY FROM HOME....FRIENDLY LANDLORDS....QUALITY OF FURNITURE AND KITCHEN, LAKE ACCESS, AIR CONDITIONING....WE LOVE THIS COTTAGE, ESPECIALLY THE DOCK AND BEACH, ALSO CLOSE TO TOWN....CLEANLINESS, VIEWS, LARGE YARD FOR CHILDREN....IT'S BEAUTIFUL LOCATION AND CLEANLINESS, TASTEFUL DECORATION AND THOUGHTFUL OWNERS, ALSO THE GREAT AMENITIES....STYLE AND CONDITION OF THE COTTAGE, FURNISHINGS AND AMENITIES, PROPERTIES AND GROUNDS, EVERYTHING SUPERB....

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 08/04/05 Review Submitted: 08/03/05

We had a terrific time on our vacation. Your cottage FAR exceeded our expectations for cleanliness and "home-i-ness". Your extra touches were much appreciated! FYI our little guy, Declan, crawled for the first time, began pulling himself up, and started waving "hi" this week. For all of these things, we will forever remember your cottage. Have a wonderful summer, thanks a bunch and we will definitely rent again.

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Guest: The Olmsteads
Date of Stay: 07/09/05 Review Submitted: 07/08/05

Thanks for our 4th wonderful summer week in this beautiful place. Everything was perfect as usual.

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Guest: WH Family
Date of Stay: 07/01/05 Review Submitted: 06/30/05

Thank you for a lovely week at your beautiful cottage. William is already asking when he can come back to the "vacation house". We hope you have a wonderful summer season and hope to see you next year.

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Guest: Dennis, Cathy and Susan
Date of Stay: 08/30/04 Review Submitted: 08/29/04

What a fantastic vacation - Best we've had - Relaxing and enjoyable. Your home is beautiful. Thank you for a perfect week. See you next year. Tranquility, serenity and relaxation. That about sums it up!

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Guest: Ted and Lorraine
Date of Stay: 08/28/04 Review Submitted: 08/27/04

We're delighted with our return stay in your lovely cottage - everything so beautifully done and kept, inside and out - and your welcoming blueberry pie and ice cream an unexpected and yummy pleasure. We're sad our week must end but look forward to another next summer. Our grandsons thought the spot terrific.

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Guest: Tony, Jennifer, and Tess
Date of Stay: 08/16/04 Review Submitted: 08/15/04

Third year and going strong I don't think we'll ever stop! Perfect getaway!

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Guest: Eric and Michelle
Date of Stay: 08/12/04 Review Submitted: 08/11/04

This is our 4th summer vacationing in the area and were pleasantly surprised to find this beautiful home. Your welcoming blueberry pie and ice cream was scrumptous. Even though our trip was shortened we had a memorable experience. Hope to see you next summer. Thank you!

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Guest: Carolyn
Date of Stay: 08/07/04 Review Submitted: 08/06/04

Thank you for a great week and thoughtful touches. The cottage is beautiful! I loved the beach and the flowers. Hope I can return next summer.

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Guest: Caroline and Paul
Date of Stay: 07/31/04 Review Submitted: 07/30/04

Our third summer in your beautiful cottage! Wonderful as always! And now to wait til next year! Thank you so much.

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Guest: Lisa and Bart
Date of Stay: 06/05/04 Review Submitted: 06/04/04

Thank you for everything! From the beautiful lilacs to the wonderful blueberry coffee cake, we loved how welcome you made us feel. My husband and I lived in Gray 10 years ago and it was wonderful to bring our children here to show them why Maine is always a part of you once you've lived here. Thank you for a wonderful vacation.

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Guest: Patrice and Leon
Date of Stay: 09/20/03 Review Submitted: 09/19/03

Thank you for creating a home away from home with a caring hand and neighborly grace. We need not have worried that we'd not brought everything that we needed, for it was already here! A wonderful place and time. P.S. Thanx for the pie!

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