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Privat miljö vid havet och bredvid sandstranden

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10 av 10,
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3 sovrum1 badrumSovplats för 10111 kvm

PopulÀra bekvÀmligheter

  • Grill
  • Torktumlare
  • TvĂ€ttmaskin
  • Eldstad
  • HusdjursvĂ€nligt
  • Parkering tillgĂ€nglig

Utforska omrÄdet

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Matinicus Island, ME
  • Markey Beach
    â€Ș1 min till fots‬
  • Samoset Resort Golf Course
  • Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)

Rum och sÀngar

3 sovrum (sovplats för 10)

Sovrum 1

2 enkelsÀngar

Sovrum 2

1 queensize-sÀng

Sovrum 3

2 futoner (dubbla)

Sovrum 4

2 enkelsÀngar

1 badrum

Badrum 1

Utomhusdusch

Badrum 2

Toalett · Endast dusch

Ytterligare utrymmen

DĂ€ck eller uteplats
Terrass eller lanai
Utomhusdusch
Kök
Matplats

Om boendet

Privat miljö vid havet och bredvid sandstranden

KOHLS BEACH COTTAGE PÅ MARKEYS STRAND Ă€r ett enkelt, öppet koncept, rektangulĂ€r struktur vid havets kant, lĂ„ngt borta frĂ„n nĂ„gon annan. Sandstranden, som fĂ„r fĂ„ besökare under veckan, ligger 200 steg bort frĂ„n en vedig stig. Det finns tre sovrum - tvĂ„ med tvĂ„ sĂ€ngar, ett med drottning och tvĂ„ futon soffor. Bildfönster lĂ€ngs husets lĂ€ngd hĂ„ller havet stĂ€ndigt nĂ€rvarande. HummerbĂ„tar drar bojar utanför fönstret. SoluppgĂ„ngen och stjĂ€rnorna Ă€r tydliga och fria. Och solnedgĂ„ngen - vi tullar inte - pĂ„gĂ„r i timmar pĂ„ kvĂ€llarna. Det finns ett privat dĂ€ck pĂ„ ena sidan och en grĂ€sbevuxen trĂ€dgĂ„rd pĂ„ den andra. TvĂ€ttmaskin, torktumlare, tvĂ„ duschar (inomhus och utomhus). Kök med gott om matlagningsutrustning, spis med fyra brĂ€nnare, ugn. Bra ugn. AnstĂ€ndigt WiFi. Hundar / katter vĂ€lkomna.

ATT GÅ PÅ ISLAND: Med privat bĂ„t (1 timmes resa), kontakta Matinicus Excursions och med flyg (12 minuters resa) kontakta Penobscot Island Air. Samma pris i alla fall.



Matinicus Island, den mest avlÀgsna ön i Penobscot Bay, besöks sÀllan av turister och anses vara en fungerande ö, inte en turistö, men detta strandlÀger, precis vid havets kant, har i 33 Är varit tillgÀngligt för individer och familjer som söker en plats utanför den misshandlade banan som förstÄr att i handeln för enstaka brist och osÀkra tidtabeller som ön lever innebÀr att de kommer att uppleva avlÀgsen ensamhet, avskilda sandstrÀnder och en intim titt pÄ Atlanten.

Om du funderar pÄ Matinicus Island Àr du redan bekant med viktiga Matinicus internetkulspoÀng:
 
* Matinicus Àr det mest avlÀgsna ösamhÀllet i Maine,
* Matinicus har ett rykte, möjligen blandar sanningen och fiktion, som en piratö med en smugglarhistoria
 * Matinicus har en undertone av tidigare vÄld (som INTE involverar besökare) för att försvara lobstering territorium
 * Matinicus Àr avlÀgsen och du kan inte alltid fÄ vad du vill nÀr du vill ha det dÀr ute
* Matinicus kÀnns speciell för besökaren och bosatt, och till skillnad frÄn nÀstan var som helst utom Matinicus.

Du som besökare kommer att bli en del av den specialiteten, en del av en typ av resenÀr som kan, som öborna sÀger, "göra det pÄ Matinicus".

StrandlÀger Àr en döende bostadstyp, men vi försöker behÄlla traditionen: placering i utkanten av stranden och direkt vid havet, öppna kökshyllor, grundlÀggande inomhusbadrum men utomhusduschen Àr ocksÄ populÀr. De tre sovrummen Àr inredda med tvÄ sÀngar (2 rum) och en queen size-sÀng (1 rum) och futonr i det öppna vardagsrummet som kan utöka sömnkapaciteten till om du tar med barn. TrÄdrÀkningen för lakan Àr vad du bestÀmmer dig för, eftersom lakan och handdukar Àr en artikel som gÀsterna ombeds att leverera för sig sjÀlva.

Matinicus, med sÀllsynta sandstrÀnder, och dess ÄterstÄende strandlÀger har gynnats positivt jÀmfört med Nantucket Island pÄ 1950-talet, den lugna perioden pÄ Nantucket lÄngt innan miljardÀrer drev ut miljonÀrer. (Pengar pÄ Matinicus Àr bara bra att köpa bakverk pÄ öbageriet och hummer i hamnen) Kohls Àr inte exakt rustik, eftersom den inre ytan nÀrmar sig, men inte riktigt uppnÄr en förorts kÀnsla. NÀrheten till havet skapar nÄgra utmaningar för underhÄll: till exempel rostar metall snabbt.

Vissa mÀnniskor dras naturligtvis till öar, och de bryr sig om dem eftersom det tar bort dig frÄn det sÀtt som bil och vÀgar och handel definierar fysiska rymden och din agenda. Medan Matinicus har nÄgra bilar och nÄgra vÀgar, av vilka mÄnga Àr mer jeepspÄr Àn vÀgar, Àr det frÀmst en vandringsö. Det finns mÄnga avlÀgsna strÀnder endast tillgÀngliga till fots och besöks sÀllan, sÄvida du inte ser och kammar strÀnderna dÀr. De flesta pÄ Matinicus arbetar med att skörda hummer, ett hÄrt arbete som börjar före gryningen, sÄ att klockan 05:00. m. ön slÄr ner, och vid mörkret har dagen slut. Det finns nÄgot tröstande med att inrÀttas med din familjgrupp bredvid havet nÀr detta intrÀffar, och kÀnslan av nÀrhet, ta bort och integritet Àr nÄgot du inte riktigt kan uppnÄ pÄ fastlandet. Matinicus sandstrÀnder Àr nÀstan unika i steniga Maine, och lÀgrets lÀge precis vid havet Àr frÀmst, den verkliga kÀrnan i upplevelsen, och varför den kan bli framgÄngsrik, Àr nöjet att vara ensam med din grupp med det stora havet i framför dig och lite att störa dina familjeplaner. SÄ besökarna kan tillbringa mer och bÀttre tid tillsammans.

Vi har hyrt sedan 1983, till förmodligen 300 ++ gÀster / familjer, via vÄr egen webbplats matinicusisland och har varit med Homeaway sedan 2010 men Matinicus Àr inte "home-away-from-home", det skiljer sig hemifrÄn. Vi skulle vilja att potentiella gÀster tÀnker mindre i form av "bekvÀmligheter" och mer i termer av vad Matinicus INTE erbjuder, eftersom det Àr frÄnvaron av kommersiella distraktioner (och mÄnga konventionella bekvÀmligheter) som gör ett besök pÄ ön minnesvÀrd. jag

Ett strandlÀger: för en sak Àr möblerna felanpassade, bekvÀma och gammaldags. Om du tar med dig ett husdjur kommer du troligtvis inte att skada nÄgonting i huset. Brunnsvattnet Àr starkt filtrerat, men innehÄller ett jÀrninnehÄll som kommer att fÀrga vit tvÀtt, sÄ ta inte med vit tvÀtt eller sÀngklÀder för tvÀtt i den medföljande tvÀttmaskinen, ta med fÀrger. Köksvasken Àr en antik stor, enkel skÄl gjutjÀrn bondgÄrd handfat Vissa av metallen pÄ botten av golvlampor avslöjar verkligen oxidation frÄn saltluften, vilket inte Àr nÄgon överraskning med tanke pÄ att slÄ lÀgret kan fÄ i en vinterstorm, inte en frÄga under sommarsÀsongen. Madrasserna inklusive queen-size Àr mestadels daterade efter 2000.

LITTA KAVATER: Brunnsvattnet har ibland jĂ€rn som kommer att fĂ€rga vita klĂ€der i tvĂ€ttmaskinen. Kohls har en torktumlare, bĂ„da lĂ€gren har tvĂ€ttmaskiner. BojgĂ€ster har samlat hĂ€nga i takbjĂ€lken. Golvet Ă€r ojĂ€mnt pĂ„ platser. Det finns ingen butik pĂ„ ön (men du kan faxa bestĂ€llningar till fastlands Shaws stormarknad som kommer att packa och leverera och flyga över matvaror för dig till rimliga kostnader) Mobiltelefoner fungerar inte bra förrĂ€n du vandrar nĂ€rmare stranden, men det finns WI-FI internet. Utomhusbelysningen Ă€r dĂ„lig, men det Ă€r lĂ€tt att se Vintergatan. Hummer Ă€r den mest fĂ€rska kvaliteten. Unga mĂ€n som arbetar pĂ„ bĂ„tarna har varit kĂ€nda för att Ă„ka ATV pĂ„ den breda sanden pĂ„ stranden, vilket strider mot Maine-lagen. Andra Maine-lagar bryts vid olika tidpunkter runt ön. Öborna gillar det mest pĂ„ det hĂ€r sĂ€ttet. Du Ă€r ensam pĂ„ Matinicus, och detta Ă€r en attraktion för mĂ„nga. I en medicinsk nödsituation kan flygtjĂ€nsten dock fĂ„ dig pĂ„ ett sjukhus snabbt.

Konceptet Àr "stÀdning stuga" eller som briterna sÀger, "sjÀlvhushÄll" och du Àr pÄ egen hand och kanske tycker att du mÄste improvisera. Till exempel: en gÀst som inte hittade en spatel i köket eftersom den hade flyttat ner till stranden som ett leksaksbarn, utformat sin egen spatel med en platta aluminiumburk och ett drivved. (Den förlorade spateln har sedan bytts ut, men vi behöll gÀstens improvisation som en memento i takbjÀlken). SjÀlvförtroende som detta Àr viktigt om du vÀljer att Äka ut till Matinicus Island.

Enkelheten med beach camp-konceptet Àr att du kan sÀtta en kvast till platsen och i snabb ordning oavsett rörelse barnen eller hundarna som görs kommer att ÄtgÀrdas. GÀsterna ombeds att ta bort / Ätervinna papperskorgen och lÀmna platsen "Broom Clean" eftersom omsÀttningen pÄ lördagar Àr tÀtt planerad och stÀdning mellan dessa kan inte garanteras 100%.

Du mÄste göra en menyplanering eftersom det inte finns nÄgon butik, bara ett bageri och hummer tillgÀngligt, men fastlands Shaws Supermarket kommer att acceptera din livsmedelsorder pÄ FAX pÄ morgonen och fÄ lÄdorna att flyga ut pÄ eftermiddagen. SÄ hÀr lever Matinicus Islanders: att aldrig behöva köra till supermarknaden eller krÄnga parkering, men ha val tillgÀngligt ÀndÄ.

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Om omrÄdet

Matinicus

Denna stuga ligger pÄ stranden i Matinicus. Owls Head State Park och Tenants Harbor Marina kan vara vÀrda att kolla in om du har aktiviteter pÄ programmet, och den som föredrar att se omrÄdets turistattraktioner kan besöka Coastal Children's Museum och Sail Power and Steam Museum. Upplev vattenÀventyr som fiske och bad i nÀrheten, eller prova pÄ andra friluftsaktiviteter som ekoturer och cykelturer.
Karta
Matinicus Island, ME

I nÀrheten

  • Markey Beach - 1 min till fots - 0.0 km

Ta sig runt

  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 147 min med bil

Vanliga frÄgor och svar

Är Privat miljö vid havet och bredvid sandstranden husdjursvĂ€nligt?

Ja, husdjur Àr tillÄtna pÄ boendet.

Vilka Àr incheckningstiderna för Privat miljö vid havet och bredvid sandstranden?

Incheckning börjar 16.00.

Vilken utcheckningstid gÀller för Privat miljö vid havet och bredvid sandstranden?

Utcheckning sker senast klockan 11.00.

Var ligger Privat miljö vid havet och bredvid sandstranden?

Denna stuga ligger vid stranden i Matinicus, 0,1 km frÄn Markey Beach, samt mindre Àn fyra mil frÄn Sandy Beach och Samoset Resort Golf Course. Buoy Park och Rockland Harbor Park ligger ocksÄ mindre Àn fyra mil hÀrifrÄn.

Recensioner

10

EnastÄende

Recensioner visas i kronologisk ordning och har, om inget annat anges, genomgÄtt en gransknings- och verifieringsprocess.
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10 - Fantastiskt i betyg. 15 av 16 recensioner
8 - Bra i betyg. 1 av 16 recensioner
6 - Okej i betyg. 0 av 16 recensioner
4 - DÄligt i betyg. 0 av 16 recensioner
2 - VÀldigt dÄligt i betyg. 0 av 16 recensioner

8,8/10

Renlighet

10/10

Incheckning

10/10

Kommunikation

10/10

LĂ€ge

10/10

Annonsens riktighet

Recensioner

10/10 Fantastiskt

Tracey and Mike H.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Beautiful, rustic, peaceful

We had a wonderful time at the beach house. It was a quiet getaway with the most breathtaking scenery. Everyone we encountered on the island was friendly and welcoming. Beds were comfy! Kitchen is fully functional! I loved the outdoor shower, even in 50 degree weather!
Bodde hÀr 6 nÀtter i juni 2023

10/10 Fantastiskt

Christopher J.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Blissful solitude. A wonderful choice for those who want to get away and leave the crowds behind.

Kohl's Beach Cottage is fantastic. It was exactly what we were looking for after the chaos of the pandemic over the last two years - remote, simple, and relaxing. The cottage itself brought me back to my childhood when my parents would rent beach houses away from the crowds. It is cozy and clean, and had everything we needed. The location and views are spectacular, communication with the owner was easy, and the residents of Matinicus are very kind and friendly. This will become our new annual vacation spot going forward.
Bodde hÀr 6 nÀtter i augusti 2021

10/10 Fantastiskt

Carly R.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Blew away expectations

The perfect location on the most lovely remote island in Maine. If you are up for a fun adventure exploring the best of Maine, matinicus is a must stop and you can’t be closer to the ocean or the beach than Kohls cottage. Perfect for a large family with children. The owners were clear on expectations and helpful with information. The island is a working island with nothing but a bakery, post office and church but proper planning and a good awareness and respect for local life will give you a wonderful visit to a very special place. It was everything our family hoped for and much much more!
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i augusti 2023

10/10 Fantastiskt

Mary M., Manchester, Me.

Gillade: Incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Kohls Cottage

This cottage is the perfect spot to take 4 adults, 4 kids, the dog, the STUFF and while away a beautiful Maine summer day.. or 6. It is comfortable without being fussy, close to the beach.. and you cannot beat the view! We had a fabulous week!
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i juli 2022

10/10 Fantastiskt

Vanessa M.

Gillade: Incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Beautiful island

This spot is more about location than the home itself, it’s one step above camping, but you can’t beat the view or location, friendly helpful service from the owners, bring everything you need even the little things, as it may not be in the home, be prepared! The location is amazing we loved our stay and hope to return
Bodde hÀr 6 nÀtter i juli 2022

10/10 Fantastiskt

Geoffrey P.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Away from it all

Can't really separate the island from the cabin; there's a synergy that makes a very special place for people looking for well off the beaten path. This is not the place for luxury accommodations, designer shopping, and vibrant nightlife, but if you're looking here you already know that. It's a place to go and let all that mainland crazy -- news, politics, celebrity antics, etc. etc. etc. slip away into the triviality that it really is but hard to remember that when in the middle of it all. Out on the island on its few unpaved roads, the roadside honorbox eggs and baked goods and the lobsters delivered to the door, where the big social event is Friday at 3 when the recycling opens, yeah ... perspective. Quiet walks, wild raspberries and currants (strawberries and blackberries in other seasons), looking out the spectacular picture windows on a stormy day -- all good. We were only there a week and felt like familiar faces by the time we left. The cabin is really nice, a half-step up from rustic. Great big open main room lined with picture windows at water's edge. 2 minute walk from one of the island's two main sandy beaches. Really can't beat the location or the views. What you'll find there depends on what the people before you used and left. We found a lot of basics there -- lots of some things, not so much of others. We used some stuff. left some stuff for the next people. So if you forget something you'll probably be OK, but you can't count on anything. Everything worked, everything was clean, nothing was luxurious (although I did take advantage of the outdoor shower, which is piped for hot water, and that's pretty nice after a morning run and a dip in the ocean -- brrr). We loved it -- 4 adult family members (including an 85-year-old -- fully abled -- like lots of other things, ADA compliance is left on the mainland). We read a lot, walked a lot (doesn't take much to cover the island), checked in at the Island bakery every other day, went to the Fair Weather Market in the churchyard, and ate lobsters, and that pretty much covered the island action. Perfect. We left a week ago, and I'm missing it.
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i juli 2021

10/10 Fantastiskt

Jay H.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Island life at its best!

A great place to slow down and enjoy the ocean, beach , rocks and of course lobster! We will be back!
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i augusti 2020

10/10 Fantastiskt

Verifierad resenÀr

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Always a treat!

Had a wonderful week on Matinicus! The house was clean and tidy when we arrived and the views are unbeatable. We spent our days combing the beach (which is literally just a few steps away), climbing the rocks, looking through the binoculars (we saw a porpoise and a seal) and enjoying the slow pace of life. I even was able to read my favorite book between walks and dips in the ocean. Always love staying here and will be back :)
Bodde hÀr 6 nÀtter i augusti 2020

10/10 Fantastiskt

Allison C.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Simply amazing!

Matinicus might just be heaven on earth. Kohl’s cottage is rustic but comfortable and exactly what you’d expect from a ME camp. Our week was perfect. So Much so that we’ve already booked our return!
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i juli 2020

10/10 Fantastiskt

Hannah M.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Sad to Leave!

Great week on Matinicus. Geoff was excellent with information and helping to get things arranged on the island for us. House is located in a great location, views for days. Can’t say enough about the beauty of the island, the hospitality of the people we met and just how nice it was to hit the pause button for a week. Thanks, Geoff! Hope to be back.
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i augusti 2019
Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Jen W., Somerville, MA

Matinicus marvel

We had the most spectacular time at Kohl's cottage. We took the ferry with Capt Tarkleson. Really incredible views. Would like to fly in next time to mix it up. We had some trouble with the cart. As we hauled our stuff from the dock, the rim cracked and the wheel became unusable, but we managed just fine. We had all the time in the world. Outside of that everything was perfect. We got milk from the sweet farmers, lobster from the fisherman's wife, library books from the mini library, eggs from some of the chicks and ducks, beach bonfires, puzzles, tons of tidepooling, met so many really friendly people, played with dogs, skinny dipped..... Basically brilliant. Thank you.
Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Michael F.

Kohls Cottage, Matinicus, Fall migration

This rental was just perfect for our purposes. We're birders, and Matinicus is great for birds during fall migrtion. Unfortunately it doesn't get the attention that other islands off the coast of Maine get (e.g. Monhegan). We're also campers, and this cottage was pretty upscale for what we're used to. Shame we couldn't share it with friends. The expansiveness was very welcome. Our dog Roxie was very happy as well, meeting all the other dogs on the island. The big-window view was perfect. We watched Great Cormorants, adults and juveniles, perched on Two Bush Ledge, but being shifted around by Bald Eagles. We hiked every available trail on the island, and spent some time on Markey's Beach and the beauty at the south end. We're anxious for a repeat next year.
Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

8/10 Bra

Elizabeth C.

Fantastic Family vacation

We actually visited a few years ago, but the website does not allow back-dating. We just loved being right on the water where we could look out the windows and see all the lobster boats going by. We had a campfire every night out on the rocks by the water and star-gazed. The kids were amused by the swing in the living room. Our family was unplugged from the world in every way, and it was great to re-connect. No TV, Wi-Fi, cell-phone, radio, or Fed-Ex tracking my spouse down with work. We enjoyed biking the island and eating fresh lobster. The only thing we didn't quite like was the water....we did go to the bakery in town for good drinking water. I DID love the outdoor shower, however!
Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Molly M.

A comfortable cottage on a wild & gorgeous island

I just love Kohl's. It's pretty much my ideal cottage. Love the big main room, the wood, those windows (even if we can't open them) with that view, the outdoor spaces on both sides, the deck, picnic table, and outdoor shower, and the short walk to Markey's Beach. Nothing is fancy, except the views. I've now been there three times, and hope to return there often. We first went to Kohl's in 2008. The experience was fun to prepare for--we decided to take the plane from Owl's Head. What a great decision! The short, 15-20 minute flight is gorgeous. In addition to our duffle bags, the plane carried our banana boxes of food, bikes, and our friends' two husky dogs. The whole affair was relaxed and professional. The Katz family was wonderful in helping us figure out what to bring. From the plane our island friend picked us up in his old pickup and drove us the five minutes to Kohl's Cottage. (On another trip, we used a taxi service from a local woman who is incredibly kind and told us who to buy lobsters from at the wharf, and what the bakery hours were that week. On our most recent trip, without kids, we just biked from the airstrip to the cottage.) The whole trip, from our doorstep in midcoast Maine to Kohl's, took just two hours. My husband and I stayed the whole week with our young son who was newly walking. Other friends came at other times of the week to occupy the other two bedrooms. The cottage was perfect for toddlers--he loved poking his fingers thru the holes in the afghan on the sofa, playing bocce with us on the lawn, walking over pine needles and roots, and running after a frisbee on the beach. The experience is equally quirky & comfortable, relaxed & wild.The cottage has laundry, and you can order addt'l groceries via fax on the mainland--it comes on the mail plane. When we weren't reading, painting, grilling, playing games, or oceangazing at Kohl's, we were at the beach, which is just a minute's walk through a lovely stand of woods. The beach is a pretty crescent, and at low tide you can walk clear around the point. The water is cold out there! The kids swam a bit, but mostly we just dipped to cool off. We also loved exploring the island, mostly by bike. We found the bakery, the other beach, and many trails. Locals on the wide dirt roads passed us in dusty trucks or on ATVs--even ten-year-olds drove them--and smiled or just nodded. We found the weekly softball game and the music on the wharf. No tourists there. Go explore & enjoy!
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10/10 Fantastiskt

Patricia S.

Stepping Back in Time

Few places in the modern world still provide the chance to experience a simpler way of life in tune with the rhythms of nature. Matinicus is one of those magical places! The week there with my husband evoked memories of childhood summers at a remote logging camp in Northern Wisconsin on a big lake.. Anyone of a certain age, 60 in my case, who had a family cottage or cabin or who vacationed on islands that involved taking ferries will know what exactly what I am talking about. Getting there is an adventure. Being there is an adventure. The planning and effort involved has the feel of ritual preparation for “special time” that is totally different from the rest of one’s life. Looking forward to that time and looking back on that time is a sustaining touchstone in a year -- and in a lifetime. Or so it used to be. I did like the convenience and fun of getting there on a plane, though. The owners were quite helpful in orienting us about getting there, what to bring and what to expect. We stayed in Kohl’s Cottage, the larger & more modern of the two. For my tastes, I might have preferred the old-timey, snug, spare atmosphere of Norris, but it was already booked. The location on the island seemed perfect– close to a sand beach and to the port. There is a sense of privacy even with the two houses fairly close to one another. Everything was clean & comfortable, but not at all fancy. This place is not for everyone. I know people who would adore Matinicus & the rustic accommodations as we did-- and others who would immediately reserve the first available flight off the island. Days are lazy, but full. We got up early & went to bed early. We hiked & explored the island on foot, biked to Eva’s Bakery & elsewhere, enjoyed chats with local folks, hung out at the dock & enjoyed the action in the port, watched birds, beachcombed, read long novels, had long talks, worked a puzzle and cooked meals together. Swimming is only for the very brave! I gloried in ditching electronics for the week & telling people to call me only in a real emergency. I liked going car-free too. Ann, who drives the Mermaid Taxi, took us to & from the airstrip and also gave us good advice about the island. Time on Matinicus truly was memorable and magical. This island -- & this property in particular -- is a place I intend to come back to and recommend to family and friends who share my taste for this kind of “away from it all” experience. This is a real find!
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10/10 Fantastiskt

Great location, everything promised was there.

Please note that the arrival date is not correct. The calendar does not go back far enough for us to put in the date back in 2011 I believe. Great to hear from you folks. We stayed at Kohls cottage several years ago and I can tell you it was one of the best, most relaxing vacations that I ever had. My wife Marti and I enjoyed every minute of the two weeks that we were there. Every one we met on the island was cordial and friendly. The transportation was outstanding. WE walked the island from end to end several times and enjoyed Marki beach as well as the beach at the other end of the island.The bakery was a must stop on all of our walks. We have told all our friends what a great time we had and also all the stories about people we met. The store on the island opened a couple of days after we arrived so we didn't have to use the delivery service from Rockland. I may be in contact with you later in the spring if my wife is interested in redoing our vacation. In the meantime enjoy the rest of the winter. Very Best Regards Lloyd Pomber

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We loved Monhegan and Isle Au Haut, but liked the remoteness and remove and away-from-it-all feeling at Matinicus better and had an opportunity or two in the 1980's. It has been a great place to be with our families: no distractions.

Recently we visited the Crystal Cover State Park Historic District (California State Park, see:to view the restoration of beach camps there from the 1940's and felt deep connection with that effort and hope Matinicus can retain much of that spirit.

In our past we have completed two historic renovations that have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places (Amos Chase Mill and House, Weare, NH,

This is our frame of reference: history, original building uses and historically respectful adaptations, preservation of setting and original building materials. Matinicus offers great opportunity if you have similar interests, as it has NOT been widely damaged by generic development.

Varför vÀrden valde detta boende

The view. The feel of Matinicus, any place else. Right on the water, right next to the beach. Private. View of the boat traffic entering the harbor channel. Arguably the best ocean view cottage on Matinicus, but who's arguing? Matinicus has excellent beach combing, since there are few tourists, and most never bother with the remote beaches (many!) which can be full of interesting flotsam and jetsam. You often feel like the first person to be there. They really ought to make a park out of the island, since the remote location will tend to protect it from commercialization, we hope forever. We are State Park and National Park type of people, basically, and Matinicus is sort of like a park in its remote areas, but needs your help to remain so. Come see for yourself.

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"The fact that few people go there is one of the most persuasive reasons for traveling to a place." Paul Theroux, The Happy Isles of Oceania. The sense of isolation is a way to bring the family closer together. No commercial distractions for anybody in the group, which means, if you bring children, they are all yours for a few days.

This cottage is a good fit if you are...
-uncompromising about wanting an ocean view
-uncompromising about wanting a sandy beach
-happiest when you're off the beaten track
-looking for privacy
-have enjoyed camping, Scouting, being self-reliant outdoors

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