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Privat indstilling ved havkanten og ved siden af sandstrand

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En træterrasse med en stol, med udsigt over en klippefyldt kystlinje og havet.
Udsigt gennem et vindue af et kystlandskab med vand, grønt og en fjerntliggende ø.
Et hyggeligt værelse med træloft, havudsigt, en guitar, et bord med skriveartikler og en gyngestol.
Et køkken med træskabe, komfur, vask og kaffemaskine.
En bærbar computer på et træbord med udsigt til havet og en klippeø i baggrunden.

Anmeldelser

10 ud af 10.
Enestående

Højdepunkter

  • Problemfri forbindelse
    Nyd godt af højt bedømt Wi-Fi under hele opholdet.
  • Nemt at smide en vask over
    Et af de få overnatningssteder med vaskemaskine og tørretumbler i ferieboligen.
  • Enestående udsigt og uforglemmelige øjeblikke
    Gæsterne synes godt om beliggenheden med en malerisk udsigt.
3 soveværelser1 badeværelsePlads til 10 personer

Populære faciliteter

  • På stranden
  • Mulighed for parkering på stedet
  • Kæledyrsvenligt
  • Køkken
  • Vaskemaskine og tørretumbler
  • Grill

Udforsk området

Åbn kort
Matinicus Island, ME
  • Place, Markey Beach
    ‪1 min. gang‬

Sovepladser

3 soveværelser (10 sovepladser)

Soveværelse 1

2 enkeltsenge

Soveværelse 2

1 queensize-seng

Soveværelse 3

2 futoner (dobbeltsenge)

Soveværelse 4

2 enkeltsenge

1 badeværelse

Badeværelse 1

Udendørs bruser

Badeværelse 2

Toilet · Kun brusekabine

Områder

Terrasse eller gårdhave
Veranda eller hawaiiansk terrasse
Udendørs bruser
Køkken
Spiseområde

Om overnatningsstedet

Privat indstilling ved havkanten og ved siden af sandstrand

KOHLS BEACH COTTAGE PÅ MARKEY'S STRAND er et enkelt, åbent koncept, rektangulær struktur i havkanten, langt væk fra nogen anden. Sandstranden, der får få besøgende i løbet af ugen, er 200 skridt væk ned ad en woody sti. Der er tre soveværelser - to med to enkeltsenge, et m / dronning og to futon-sofaer. Billedvinduer langs husets længde holder havet altid til stede. Hummerbåde trækker bøjer uden for vinduet. Solopgangen og stjernerne er klare og uhindrede. Og solnedgangen - vi laver ikke noget ved - fortsætter i timevis om aftenen. Der er et privat dæk på den ene side og en græsset gård på den anden. Vaskemaskine, tørretumbler, to brusere (indendørs og udendørs). Køkken med masser af køkkenudstyr, fire brænderovn, ovn. God ovn. Anstændig WiFi. Hunde / katte er velkomne.

KOMMER TIL ISLAND: Med privat båd (1 times tur), kontakt Matinicus Excursions, og med fly (12 minutters tur) kontakt Penobscot Island Air. Samme pris begge veje.



Matinicus Island, den mest afsides ø i Penobscot Bay, besøges sjældent af turister og betragtes som en arbejdsø, ikke en turistø, men denne strandlejr lige ved havkanten har i 33 år været tilgængelig for enkeltpersoner og familier, der søger et sted uden for den slagne vej, der forstår, at i handel med lejlighedsvis mangel og usikre tidsplaner, som ø-leve pålægger, vil de opleve fjern ensomhed, afsondrede sandstrande og et intimt blik på Atlanterhavet.

Hvis du overvejer Matinicus Island, er du allerede bekendt med de vigtigste Matinicus internet-kuglepunkter:
 
* Matinicus er det mest afsidesliggende øsamfund i Maine,
* Matinicus har et ry, muligvis blander sandhed og fiktion, som en piratø med en smuglerhistorie
 * Matinicus har en undertone af vold i fortiden (der IKKE involverer besøgende) til forsvar for lobstering territorium
 * Matinicus er fjernbetjent, og du kan ikke altid få det, du vil, når du vil have det derude
* Matinicus føles speciel for besøgende og beboer, og i modsætning til næsten alle steder undtagen Matinicus.

Du som besøgende vil blive en del af denne specialitet, en del af en type rejsende, der, som øboere siger, 'gør det hos Matinicus'.

Strandlejre er en døende boligtype, men vi forsøger at bevare traditionen: placering i udkanten af stranden og direkte på havet, åbent køkkenhylde, grundlæggende indendørs badeværelse, men udendørs bruser er også populær. De tre soveværelser er indrettet med to enkeltsenge (2 værelser) og en queensize-seng (1 værelse) og futonr i det åbne opholdsstue, der kan udvide sovekapaciteten til, hvis du medbringer børn. Trådoptællingen af lagene er det, du beslutter at medbringe, da lakker og håndklæder er en vare, som gæsterne bliver bedt om at levere selv.

Matinicus, med sjældne sandstrande og dens resterende strandlejre, er blevet positivt sammenlignet med Nantucket Island i 1950'erne, den rolige periode i Nantucket længe før milliardærerne skubbede millionærerne ud. (Penge hos Matinicus er kun gode til at købe bagværk på øbageriet og hummer i havnen) Kohls er ikke nøjagtigt rustik, da den indvendige finish nærmer sig, men ikke helt opnår en forstadsfølelse. Nærheden til havet skaber nogle udfordringer til vedligeholdelse: metal ruster hurtigt, for eksempel.

Nogle mennesker er naturligt trukket til øer, og de gider med dem, fordi det fjerner dig fra den måde, som bilen og veje og handel definerer det fysiske rum og din dagsorden. Mens Matinicus har et par biler og nogle veje, hvoraf mange er flere jeep-stier end veje, er det hovedsagelig en vandreø. Der er mange fjerntliggende strande kun tilgængelige til fods og sjældent besøgt, medmindre du går og kæmper strande der. De fleste mennesker på Matinicus arbejder med at høste hummer, en hård arbejdskraft, der begynder inden daggry, så kl. m. øen går ned, og ved mørke er dagen slut. Der er noget trøstende ved at blive oprettet med din familiegruppe ved siden af havet, da dette sker, og følelsen af nærhed, fjernelse og privatliv er noget, som du ikke helt kan opnå på fastlandet. Matinicus 'sandstrande er næsten unikke i klippefyldt Maine, og campingpladsen lige ved havet er førsteklasses, den virkelige essens i oplevelsen, og hvorfor den kan blive en succes, er fornøjelsen ved at være alene med din gruppe med det store hav i foran dig og lidt at forstyrre dine familieplaner. Så besøgende får til at tilbringe mere og bedre tid sammen.

Vi har lejet siden 1983 til sandsynligvis 300++ gæster / familier via vores eget websted matinicusisland og har været hos Homeaway siden 2010, men Matinicus er ikke 'hjemme-væk-fra-hjemmet', det er forskelligt fra hjemmet. Vi vil gerne have, at potentielle gæster tænker mindre med hensyn til 'bekvemmeligheder' og mere med hensyn til hvad Matinicus IKKE tilbyder, da det er fraværet af kommercielle distraktioner (og mange konventionelle faciliteter), der gør et besøg på øen mindeværdig. jeg

En strandcamp: for en ting er møblerne forkert tilpassede, komfortable og gammeldags. Hvis du medbringer et kæledyr, vil du sandsynligvis ikke skade noget i huset. Brøndvandet er stærkt filtreret, men indeholder et jernindhold, der pletter hvidt vaskeri, så tag ikke hvidt tøj eller sengetøj til at vaske i den medfølgende vaskemaskine. Medbring farver. Køkkenvasken er en antik stor enkelt skål støbejern vaskehus. Nogle af metallet på bunden af gulvlamper afslører faktisk oxidation fra saltluften, hvilket ikke er nogen overraskelse i betragtning af det slag, som lejren kan modtage i en vinterstorm, ikke et problem i sommersæsonen. Madrasserne inklusive dronningstørrelsen er for det meste dateret efter 2000.

Nogle få CAVEATS: Brøndvandet har undertiden jern, der pletter hvidt tøj i vaskemaskinen. Kohls har en tørretumbler, begge lejre har vaskemaskiner. Bøje gæster har samlet hængende i spær. Gulvet er ujævnt steder. Der er ingen butik på øen (men du kan faxbestillinger til fastlands Shaw's Supermarked, som pakker og leverer og flyver over dagligvarer til dig til en rimelig pris) Mobiltelefoner fungerer ikke godt, indtil du vandrer nærmere stranden, men der er WI-FI internet. Udendørsbelysningen er dårlig, men det er let at se Mælkevejen. Hummer er den mest friske kvalitet. Unge mænd, der arbejder på bådene, har været kendt for at ride ATV'er på det brede sand på stranden, hvilket er imod Maine-loven. Andre Maine-love er brudt på forskellige tidspunkter rundt om øen. Øboere kan for det meste lide det på denne måde. Du er alene på Matinicus, og dette er en attraktion for mange. I en medicinsk nødsituation kan flyvningstjenesten dog hurtigt have dig på et hospital.

Konceptet er "husholdningshytte" eller som briterne siger, "selvforplejning", og du er på din egen og kan opleve, at du er nødt til at improvisere. For eksempel: en gæst, der ikke lokaliserede en spatel i køkkenet, da den var vandret ned til stranden som et legetøj til børnene, skabte sin egen spatel ved hjælp af en flad aluminiumskande og et drivvedhåndtag. (Den mistede spatel er siden blevet udskiftet, men vi holdt gæstens improvisation som et memento i spærrene). Selvtillid som dette er vigtigt, hvis du vælger at gå ud til Matinicus Island.

Enkelheden med beach camp-konceptet er, at du kan anbringe en kost til stedet og i hurtig rækkefølge, uanset hvad rod, børnene eller de foretagne hunde bliver afhjulpet. Gæster bliver bedt om at fjerne / genbruge deres papirkurv og forlade stedet 'Broom Clean', da omsætningen på lørdage er tæt planlagt, og rengøringsservice imellem kan ikke garanteres 100%.

Du er nødt til at lave nogle menuplanlægning, da der ikke er nogen butik, bare et bageri og hummer til rådighed, men fastlands Shaws Supermarked accepterer din købmandsbestilling via fax om morgenen og får kasserne flyvet ud om eftermiddagen. Sådan lever Matinicus Islanders: aldrig at skulle køre til supermarkedet eller besværliggøre parkering, men have valg tilgængeligt alligevel.

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Lignende overnatningssteder

Husregler

Indtjekning efter kl. 16.00
Udtjekning inden kl. 11.00
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Børn

Børn i alderen 0-17 år er tilladt
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Begivenheder

Arrangementer er ikke tilladt
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Kæledyr

Kæledyr er tilladt
We allow dogs and cat.
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Rygning

Rygning er ikke tilladt
IF UPON YOUR ARRIVAL, SOMETHING ISN’T RIGHT: Please contact us at the beginning as we want the opportunity to immediately rectify or remedy.

Vigtige oplysninger

Godt at vide

Overnatningsstedets nr.: 326767
Dette overnatningssted administreres af en privat vært (en person, der ikke udlejer som virksomhed eller erhverv). EUs forbrugerlov, herunder fortrydelsesret, gælder ikke for din reservation. Din reservation er dog dækket af din private værts afbestillingsregler.
Gebyrer for ekstra opredninger kan forekomme og varierer afhængigt af overnatningsstedets politik
Gyldigt billed-ID og kreditkort, debetkort eller kontant depositum kan være påkrævet ved indtjekning til dækning af påløbende udgifter
Særlige ønsker afhænger af tilgængelighed ved indtjekning og kan medføre ekstra gebyrer. Særlige ønsker kan ikke garanteres
Fester og events for grupper er strengt forbudt på stedet
Værten har angivet, at der er en kuliltealarm på overnatningsstedet
Værten har angivet, at der er en røgalarm på overnatningsstedet
Overnatningsstedets sikkerhedsforanstaltninger inkluderer brandslukker, førstehjælpskasse, udendørsbelysning og lås med dødbolt
Dette overnatningssted har udendørsområder såsom altaner, balkoner eller terrasser, der muligvis ikke er egnede for børn. Hvis du har spørgsmål, anbefaler vi, at du kontakter overnatningsstedet inden ankomst for at bekræfte, at de har et passende værelse til dig

Om området

Matinicus

Dette feriehus befinder sig på stranden i Matinicus. Owls Head State Park og Tenants Harbor Marina er begge et besøg værd, hvis oplevelser står på agendaen, mens dem der er interesseret i seværdigheder, kan kigge forbi Coastal Children's Museum og Sail Power and Steam Museum. Udforsk områdets muligheder for oplevelser på, i og ved vandet såsom fiskeri og svømning i nærheden, eller nyd godt af den fri natur ved at kaste dig ud i mulighederne hvad angår økoture og cykling.
Kort
Matinicus Island, ME

Hvad ligger i nærheden?

  • Markey Beach - 1 min. gang - 0.1 km

Sådan kommer du rundt

  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 147 min. kørsel

Restauranter

  • Binalot harbor point
  • Dakasi

Ofte stillede spørgsmål

Er Privat indstilling ved havkanten og ved siden af sandstrand et kæledyrsvenligt overnatningssted?

Ja, kæledyr er tilladt på dette overnatningssted. Visse begrænsninger kan gælde. Kontakt overnatningsstedet for at få flere oplysninger.

Hvor meget koster parkering hos Privat indstilling ved havkanten og ved siden af sandstrand?

Der er mulighed for parkering på overnatningsstedet.

Hvornår er indtjekning på Privat indstilling ved havkanten og ved siden af sandstrand?

Indtjekning starter kl. 16.00.

Hvornår er udtjekning på Privat indstilling ved havkanten og ved siden af sandstrand?

Udtjekning er kl. 11.00.

Hvor ligger Privat indstilling ved havkanten og ved siden af sandstrand?

Denne hytte i Matinicus ligger på stranden, 0,1 km fra Markey Beach samt mindre end 40 km fra Sandy Strand og Samoset Resort Golf Course. Derudover ligger Rockland Harbor Park og Snow Marine Park ca. 40 km derfra.

Anmeldelser

10

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Bedømmelse på 10 − Fremragende. 16 af i alt 17 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 8 − Udmærket. 1 af i alt 17 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 6 − Okay. 0 af i alt 17 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 4 − Dårligt. 0 af i alt 17 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 2 − Forfærdeligt. 0 af i alt 17 anmeldelser

8,6/10

Rengøring

10/10

Indtjekning

10/10

Kommunikation

10/10

Området

10/10

Annoncens rigtighed

Anmeldelser

Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

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!
Overnattede 6 nætter i juni 2023
Svar fra VrboOwner den 25. jul. 2023
Tracey and Mike were great guests. Good communicators and took wonderful care of the property. Thanks for visiting!
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

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.
Overnattede 6 nætter i august 2021
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

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!
Overnattede 7 nætter i august 2023
Fra arkiv

10/10 Fremragende

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.
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Absolutely stunning location on a magical island. The views are the vacation-- you can just sit and watch the sky and sea change from the house and deck all day. The sandy beach is a literal hop step and jump away (bring courage for the water temps!) Preparation is definitely needed to make the most of your vacation-- for anyone reading this, note a few things 1) just because you have a plane or boat booked doesn't mean you'll actually get to the island when you intend to. Have a back up plan and understand you might get to the island a day or two later than planned 2) the lobstermen need 1-2 days notice if you want lobster delivered- it's tricky to call for same delivery as most of them don't have cell phones 3) definitely pack everything you need and think you might desire. We completely forgot cocktail fixings for example-- there's no way on island to remedy that. 4) WiFi isn't strong enough for streaming so either download things beforehand or forgo screen entertainment 5) definitely plan on bringing water or fetching it while on island from the school-- the water isn't palatable to drink. 6) really lovely hiking! Bring sturdy shoes as rocks are slippery-- but don't miss on-island hikes; we loved West Point, especially. We absolutely hope to return soon!
Overnattede 6 nætter i juni 2025
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

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.
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2021
Svar fra VrboOwner den 16. aug. 2021
Matinicus is an off-shore fishing outpost, and and tourism is an after-thought. Nobody who is out there has all the supplies wanted and everyone is always in the middle of a supply chain issue. So relying on yourself is correct and we appreciate our guest's accurate descriptions. The location 22 miles out to sea is going to prevent the place from ever offering much beyond basic lodging and limited supplies. Thanks to this honest guest for his true report.
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

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!
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2022
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

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
Overnattede 6 nætter i juli 2022
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

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!
Overnattede 7 nætter i august 2020
Svar fra VrboOwner den 1. okt. 2020
Everybody out here liked you guys, Come back soon.
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

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 :)
Overnattede 6 nætter i august 2020
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

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!
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2020
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

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.
Overnattede 7 nætter i august 2019
Fra arkiv

10/10 Fremragende

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.
Fra arkiv

8/10 Godt

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!
Fra arkiv

10/10 Fremragende

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 Fremragende

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 Fremragende

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.

Derfor valgte værten dette overnatningssted

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.

Derfor er dette overnatningssted unikt

"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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