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Chic Farmhouse Cottage, ROW private beach, Wi-Fi unlimited streaming, A/C, 600sf
- guest house/pension600 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 2
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Min Stay: 2 nights
guest cottage, 1 bed/1ba, 10x20' deck, garden, 6 min walk to beach
Bedrooms
15 x 12 ' alcove separated by Belgian linen drapes on track
Super comfy king size bed in a 12' x 12' alcove separated by heavy Belgian linen curtains mounted on a ceiling track. Nigh tables on each side, a TV and built-in closets + drawers complete the bedroom. Black-out shades are on the windows although the morning sun rises in the opposite direction. No detail was spared on the bed itself: a firm, high-end mattress is topped by a thick, organic, open cell, green tea gel infused, memory foam layer; the king sized pillows are a bamboo shredded memory foam, adjustable to accommodate side, back and stomach sleepers alike. All this luxury is wrapped in fresh, 100% cotton percale linens. Extra attention given to prevent allergens and the only bed bugs that could hack into the mattress and pillows, would need an engineering degree.
Amenities
Featured
- TV
- Internet
- Heater
- Satellite or cable
- Pets Welcome
- Air Conditioning
- Parking
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full smalltoilet, showerSmall, functional and private. Great bath towels & amenities
- It's small and basic, with a shower, sink, toilet and some storage. The unexpected appeal comes from the complete privacy that is gained from its location away from the bed (best appreciated by those who dislike the typical proximity of the bathroom in an average hotel room.) The shower stall is small and functional.
Safety features
- First-aid kit
- Smoke detector
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon-monoxide detector
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- Near the ocean800 ft from rocky private beach
- Ruralcoastal countryside
- Village
- Ocean Viewdazzling sunset views of Blue Hill Bay and the slopes of the shore across the bay.
- OceanfrontROW path to private beach. Guests are welcome to bring their kayaks and leave them overnight on the shore.
- Water Viewduring the winter you can see the ocean from the dining and living room. During the summer, you can enjoy the view from the deck (due to lush greens.)
- Waterfront
- Ski in/Ski outcross country skiing
General
- coin laundry
- Air ConditioningBrand new ductless AC unit which doubles as dehumidifier and heating
- Heatingcoin laundry is 2 miles from property
- Linens ProvidedCotton long staple percale linens, memory foam hypoallergenic pillows, cool gel infused memory foam mattress topper.
- ParkingOff street parking in a lot, outside the entrance to the cottage. The lot is cobblestoned and accommodates two cars.
- Internetwireless modem for unlimited streaming SD and basic HD from DSL (works well)
- Towels Provided750gsm 100% cotton for bath and 2 absorbent beach towels
- Wireless Internetunlimited streaming SD and basic HD from DSL (works well)
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- Shampoo
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Living Roomopen concept
Kitchen
- Refrigerator3quarter size
- StoveVintage electric coil
- OvenAdorable, small, vintage gas stove/oven works very well and is clean
- Microwavebrand new compact
- Grill
- Kitchenette
- Coffee MakerNespresso Cappuccino and Coffee maker
- Toastermulti-slice
- Lobster Pot
- Pantry ItemsNespresso coffee pods, sugar, honey, xylitol, tea and basic condiments. Goodies in case you get a midnight snack urge: lobster bisque, clam chowder, oatmeal, pasta, (all food items organic.)
- Dishes & Utensilsjuicer, electric citrus squeezer, microwave, toaster, bottle opener, dinnerware, lobster picks, drinkware, flatware ... everything you need to cook and dine.
- Kitchenfull kitchen
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 6 people
- Dining Area
- Diningthe dining table accommodates 6
Entertainment
- TelevisionDirect TV
- Satellite / Cabledirect TV
- StereoBelkin bluetooth speakers will play music from your smartphone, tablet or laptop.
- DVD Playerthere is a DVD player hooked up and the local market has Red Box
- Booksvarious subjects for a wide range of tastes and interests. Some award winning coffee table books too
- Gameschess board, scrabble, dominos, cards small classical guitar (for music)
- Video LibraryDirect TV has vast choices of movies and TV shows new and old
Outside
- Lawn / Gardenthe enclosed lawn/garden right outside your door can be enjoyed by relaxing on the two adirondack chairs in front of the grill, or sitting at the outdoor dining table or napping on the hammock.
- Balconylarge deck with great views of the bay - southwestern orientation to enjoy spectacular sunsets
- Kayak / CanoeThe Activity Shop drops off and picks up at your door rental kayaks, bikes, paddle boards etc. They also rent sail boats, wet suits and sporting gear.
- BicyclesThe Activity Shop rents out bikes and offer the option of drop off/pick up at your door.
- Beach Chairs
- Beach Towels
- Deck / PatioPrivate, large, 10 x 20 ft. upper deck with ocean views and sun sails for shading
- Outdoor Furniture
- Ski & SnowboardWe are surrounded by cross country ski trails (both official and non), while Nordic and Snow board are 1.5hr drive to Camden Hills. More serious skiers can get to Sunday River and Sugar Loaf in 3 hrs
- TennisThere are 2 public outdoor courts in town, just next door to the Blue Hill Inn, on Union St. To play on an indoor court, for a small fee, there is 4015 Tennis, just on the other side of town.
- Fire pitdoubles as grill (ceramic grid provided)
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessiblenot suitable for children
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Notes
- At the time of booking, an informal written confirmation is required, stating that you intend to comply with Maine COVID-19 ordinances. Please note that there is a $20 nightly fee for those accompanied by their furry friend. Breed, age, size must be provided at time of booking. Please note very strict pet allowance rules. The water is supplied by a private well, dug 650 ft deep into granite bedrock. On occasion, the hot water can emanate sulphur-like odors that are typical of the rocky composition of the soil. It’s all natural and perfectly safe, however I do provide an ionic air-purifier for the unaccustomed (if you are very sensitive, this place is not for you!) Smoke alarm is super sensitive and will go off loudly, therefore frying foods is not permitted. Twice x month, the gardeners show up, unannounced, to mow the lawn. Occasionally, I host a couple of friends for a cocktail on the main house deck--adj to your garden. Otherwise there is impressive peace and quiet.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 30 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children not allowed
Pets allowed - proof of vax, zero flea tolerance, penalties applyproof of vax, zero flea tolerance, penalties apply
No parties/events
Smoking allowed - strict only outdoor designated areasstrict only outdoor designated areas
Max guests: 2 (sleeps up to 2 adults) - 1 very comfortable king bed1 very comfortable king bed
Minimum age of primary renter: 21
- PLEASE DO NOT BOOK THIS PROPERTY BEFORE READING THE RENTAL AGREEMENT, AND PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO POINT #6
- $20 pet fee x night, 1 pet max. Well behaved, housebroken dogs only. Cannot be left alone on premises, poop-bags provided, pick up hair before leaving
- No smoking indoors & near windows. 2 comfortable, designated areas available. Pls dispose of debris in secured bags before leaving. Ashtrays available
Cleaning practices
All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC/140ºF
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (like countertops, light switches, handles, and faucets)
Minimum 2-day vacancy between guest stays
Cleaned with disinfectant
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
Map
Owner
Fabiola Zambon
- Languages:
- english, french, german, spanish, italian
About Fabiola Zambon
I guess one could say that our move to Maine falls under the category of "climate change related." This area boasts boondocks affordability with enhanced cultural perks as it is a center for art, music and literature. I came here in 2017, from West LA with my better half, Rocco and our dog, Otto. I am originally from Milan, Italy and have lived in the US ever since my college days in Vermont. Rocco and I love to travel, try new restaurants and visit friends. Between the two of us , we speak several languages: Italian, French, German, Spanish, some Russian and a sprinkle of Mandarin (being Swiss, Rocco is the real polyglot.) I work for a boutique book printing company, as well as interior design, and Rocco is retired from the banking industry. We both like jazz and blues, we are movie fans, dog lovers and addicted to pondering our good fortune. Although we have not lived in Maine for long, we are happy to share the little treasures we have discovered around here. Our culture shock is still fresh enough to enable us to give tips on things that might otherwise seem obvious to a real Mainer--like what time of day deer are most likely to cross the street or what in the world might that strange animal sound be. We like our privacy and are clean and respectful. We are generally available for a glass of wine on the lawn or we can be invisible according to preference.
Fabiola Zambon purchased this guest house/pension in 2017
Why Fabiola Zambon chose Blue Hill
This property is the perfect distance from town to afford its private, rural feeling. It abuts the wild, coastal forested American Legion property, which accounts for an exciting closeness to nature. For instance, one late night, last spring, my dog and I heard a bloodcurdling scream come from the pitch black woods; both of us were left unsettled by what we had heard, even by morning. I sifted through youtube, ignoring results about Sasquatch and ghosts, until I came across the exact same sound: fox vixen warning cry. Later that month, I put up a deer fence for the dog, but my city self is rather glad that it doubles as deer, turkey, fox, bear, fisher cat and moose keeper-outer. At a distance just over twice the length of the property, the ocean is close enough to pop down for a swim and far enough not to cause inexorable salt damage to everything we own, and the views are an ever changing spectacle which I still have to force myself to stop photographing with my phone. From the satellite, Maine has the largest expanse of darkness in the contiguous US which means the starry nights are arresting. The quietness at night was also a huge change from our Los Angeles apartment's special treats, such as waking up to Tuesday morning garbage collection, sirens wailing, hovering helicopters searching for escaped criminals, homeless people having a fit, and music blasting from passing cars. I heard that some city people miss all that noise, but we aren't among them.
What makes this guest house/pension unique
It's a happy balance of being far enough from civilization without being isolated. Sitting on the lawn or deck is peaceful and nature provides constant change as a setting, whether it's an amazing sunset, colorful foliage, winter "smoke on the water" or flowers, bumblebees and woodpeckers. This property lends itself to the enjoyment of each season. During the summer, the beach is often deserted as it is only used by a handful of neighbors with a ROW. There are hiking paths across the street that double as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing during the winter months. The fall foliage is so vivacious that it hurts your eyes. The spring brings blooms and fresh grass smells. And if I get sick of all this bucolic beauty and want to indulge city urges, I can be in Boston or NYC in under 2 hrs door-to-door. It is the closest thing to heaven for me.