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Cagasa Cottage: Oceanview, Handicap Venligt, på Seashore Ave

Hytte med familievenlig profil i Peaks Island

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Overnatningsstedets område
Privat køkken
Privat køkken
Spiseområde
Opholdsområde

Anmeldelser

9,8 ud af 10.
Enestående
3 soveværelser2 badeværelserPlads til 8 personer148.6 m2

Populære faciliteter

  • Havudsigt
  • Køkken
  • Vaskemaskine
  • Tørretumbler
  • Kæledyrsvenligt
  • Gratis Wi-Fi

Udforsk området

Åbn kort
Peaks Island, ME
  • Place, Fifth Maine Museum
    ‪1 min. gang‬
  • Place, Richard Boyd Art Gallery
    ‪6 min. gang‬
  • Place, Umbrella Cover Museum
    ‪6 min. gang‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪36 min. kørsel‬

Værelser og sovepladser

3 soveværelser (8 sovepladser)

Soveværelse 1

1 queensize-seng

Soveværelse 2

1 enkeltseng, 1 dobbeltseng og 1 køjeseng (enkeltseng)

Soveværelse 3

1 queensize-seng

2 badeværelser

Badeværelse 1

Sæbe · Håndklæder til rådighed · Bidet · Toilet · Kun brusekabine · Shampoo

Badeværelse 2

Sæbe · Håndklæder til rådighed · Bidet · Toilet · Kun brusekabine · Shampoo · Hårtørrer

Områder

Terrasse eller gårdhave
Veranda eller hawaiiansk terrasse
Køkken
Udendørs legeområde
Have
Spiseområde

Om overnatningsstedet

Cagasa Cottage: Oceanview, Handicap Venligt, på Seashore Ave

Cagasa Cottage er et venligt sted oprindeligt designet til en mellem generationerne familie med mobilitet spørgsmål og en hund. Det er en solrig sommerhus med lyse øst og syd lys, havudsigt fra de fleste værelser, centralt beliggende og meget munter behageligt sted at bo.

Der er to soveværelser udstyret med dronning senge, og en "køje rum ', der har en dobbeltseng med en dobbelt øverste køje, en fritstående dobbeltseng og en trille seng nedenunder. Huset er velegnet til ikke mere end 7 voksne, men du kan nå ti, fordi der er plads til tre børn: den trille, i "Harry Potter Room ', og den øvre dobbelt køje. Der er også en port-a-krybbe til rådighed.

Nedenunder er et fuldt udstyret køkken med udsigt over havet fra vasken. Ved siden af ​​det er det lukket udestue med spiseplads og en læsning krog med en sofa.
Den "Maine Room 'bag, der har en samtale område, kort bord til puslespil eller spil, en bar, en pejs, og det særlige" Harry Potter Room' under trappen, udstyret med en dobbelt madras og klaser af puder.

Nord for dette rum er en nedenunder soveværelse med en queensize seng. Det tilstødende badeværelse har en 3'x5 'step-in bruser alkove med et bad stol og / eller en vask karbad til badning klæbrige børn.

Ovenpå er et beadboard paneler badeværelse med brusekabine. Havet-view ovenpå syd soveværelse har en queensize seng og et skrivebord med udsigt over vandet. Den østvendte "bunkroom" har tre enkeltsenge (herunder trille og øverste køje) og en fuld (dobbeltseng) seng.

Vi har oprettet stedet at blive handicap venlige: Der er en 30 'metal rampe op til hoveddøren. Den nedenunder Badeværelset har en step-i alkove bruser og stol-højde toilet. (Vær opmærksom på, selv om, at der er nogle højdeændringer mellem rum på op til 2 'på ét sted og døre er ikke ADA kompatibel.)

Hunde er tilladt med en ekstra beløb refunderes ikke $ 100 rengøringsgebyr. Vi leverer mad og vand retter, en kasse egnet til en hund op til 90 pounds, og tie-outs, hvis du ønsker at sikre dit kæledyr, mens du er væk fra sommerhuset. Vi rengør omhyggeligt efter kæledyr, men folk, der er allergiske over for kæledyr pels bør søge andre steder.

Venligst ingen rygning i huset, men der er en en aske spand og siddepladser på både øst og vest dæk for at ryge udenfor.

En Hovedattraktionen i Peaks Island er at gå eller cykel eller rulleskøjter de fire mile loop rundt om øen. Det går gennem landsbyen, men også omkring bagsiden kysten med udsigt over andre øer og intethed af havet. De syd vinduer i Cagasa Cottage alle ser ud på Seashore Road og du kan gøre en sport af at se folk, selvom du ikke er til at gøre løkken selv.

Der er et par af sandstrande og en masse stenede dem inden for en fem minutters gåtur. Vær sikker på at tjekke de "skulptur stranden ', hvor folk gør rock-tårne, der er ganske ambitiøst tider ... måde bedre end sandslotte.

Der er to dæk: den østlige dæk er større og fungerer som verandaen. Vi har ofte tage en kop kaffe ud og sidde på trin nyder luften i morgen. Det er også et dejligt sted at finde skygge om eftermiddagen. Den vestlige dæk er i den lille lukket have og har flot udsigt over havet, herunder afbrydere ud af Cushing Island. Den har et rundt bord med en paraply til skygge med plads til fem og et rektangulært bord med plads til seks, så det er her, hvor vi har vores hummerfester.

Den særlig overraskelse dæk, dog er kitty hjørne på tværs af gaden på den tilbage veranda af 5th Maine Museum. Vi har ofte bringe en dug og en picnic og spise frokost derovre, hængende over havet med betagende udsigt. Det er 10 grader koldere der, så bringe en trøje og behage port din papirkurv hjem og rydde op efter dig selv. Museet er bemandet med frivillige og kører ved donationer.

Faciliteter: wifi, gas grill, mikrobølgeovn, fuld størrelse ovn rækkevidde, opvaskemaskine, brødrister, Keurig kaffemaskine, en dryp kaffemaskine, der bruger # 4 kegle filtre, pandekage gitter, crock pot, madlavning og bagning redskaber, badehåndklæder, først hjælpesæt, brandslukkere og røgdetektorer, handicap rampe, første etage brusebad, vaskemaskine / tørretumbler på grundniveau, centralvarme, klimaanlæg i et soveværelse (og ventilatorer i resten), parkering for en let og mere hvis overfyldt.

Sengetøj - hyggelige - er til rådighed for en separat $ 75 linned service gebyr, som omfatter at lave senge og laver tøjet efterpå. Eller du kan medbringe din egen - lad mig vide, når du bestiller.

Ting, der ikke har: Nej TV (selvom vi kan oprette en skærm for at se på din computer, hvis du vil), ingen telefon (der er celle), ingen badekar (selvom der er et vaskebadekar til at bøje klæbrig sol -blockede små børn i brusekabinet.) Vi lager normalt ikke papirprodukter som papirhåndklæder, plader og servietter, men der kan være nogle tilbage her.

Ting du finder på lageret: krydderier, sæbe, mindst fire ruller toiletpapir, gas til gasgrill, sengetæpper og puder (tæpper og sengetøj er til rådighed for en separat afgift), redskaberne til at lave en hummer middag , et dusin eller så dovne og regelmæssige K-kopper til Keurig, teposer, sukker, uanset krydderierne blev efterladt af ejeren eller tidligere lejere i køleskabet (det ryddes ud hver forår), rengøringsmidler, sæber, vaskemidler, nogle først hjælpestoffer (ibuprofen, aloe, båndhjælpemidler), nogle strandudstyr (stole), mindst en mountainbike, sandsynligvis et par lommelygter til at udforske batteriet Steele: dette er en veludstyret familiens sommerhus, vi åbner op for gæster for sommermånederne.

Andre noter: Færgen koster omkring $ 62 at gå over med din bil og en chauffør om mandagen (højere i weekender) og ca. $ 8 / person, selv om du kan købe en pendler fem-pakke til rabat. Der er en butik på øen, der sælger basale dagligvarer og øl og vin, men du vil sandsynligvis ønsker at gøre nogle menu planlægning og bringe nogle af dine egne dagligvarer. Der er en Whole Foods Market og en Schwan lastbil, der leverer på øen, men du ønsker at bestille forude for Schwan.

Vi har en seks nat minimum: vi vil have, at dette er et sted, familier kunne komme tilbage til hvert år, så vi forsøger at holde pladset åbent for folk der elsker øen og søger at vende tilbage. Forhør venligst ikke om natlige satser for weekender: vi kører 3 timer hver vej for at rengøre mellem gæsterne. Vi vil lejlighedsvis gøre 4 nat minimum i lavsæsonen, men i juli og august har vi en seks nat minimum.

Vi foretrækker normalt at starte ugen på søndag eller mandag: motorveje og færge er virkelig hårde på lørdage. Hvis du bliver to uger, får du en nat fri.

Du er velkommen til at spørge, hvis du har andre spørgsmål.

Nøgleord: 3 soveværelser, 7 sovepladser + i soveværelser, stueetagen soveværelse, handicapvenlig, hund venlig, havudsigt

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Faciliteter

Køkken
Vaskemaskine
Tørretumbler
Kæledyrsvenligt
Gratis Wi-Fi
Aircondition

Lignende overnatningssteder

Husregler

Indtjekning efter kl. 15.00
Udtjekning inden kl. 11.00
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Børn

Børn i alderen 0-17 år er tilladt
Baby equipment is on hand.
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Begivenheder

Arrangementer er ikke tilladt
This is a home suitable for family vacations.
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Kæledyr

Kæledyr er tilladt
Animals are not allowed on furniture. No cats.
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Rygning

Rygning er ikke tilladt
No smoking in the house. There are outside decks.
Notes about arrivals and departures: Communicate with us about your arrival and departure times: the owners do the turnovers and can be flexible.
Our cancellation policy: we refund your fee if we're able to rebook, and don't if we can't. Generally we can if we're given enough time!

Vigtige oplysninger

Godt at vide

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
Besked fra værten: This is a home suitable for family vacations.
Værten har ikke angivet, om der er en kuliltealarm på overnatningsstedet. Medbring evt. egen alarm.
Værten har angivet, at der er en røgalarm på overnatningsstedet
Overnatningsstedets sikkerhedsforanstaltninger inkluderer brandslukker, førstehjælpskasse og lås med dødbolt

Vi bør nævne

Dette overnatningssted har ingen elevatorer

Om området

Peaks Island

Dette feriehus befinder sig i Peaks Island. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception og Abyssinian Meeting House er nogle af de lokale seværdigheder, du kan opleve. Er du mere interesseret i at udforske naturen, kan du kigge forbi Crescent Beach State Park og Two Lights State Park. Rejser du med børn? Overvej at tage dem med til Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad, eller deltag i et event eller en sportbegivnehed i Merrill Auditorium. Udforsk områdets muligheder for oplevelser på, i og ved vandet såsom kajakroning og motorbådssejlads i nærheden, eller nyd godt af den fri natur ved at kaste dig ud i mulighederne hvad angår vandring og mountainbiking.
Kort
Peaks Island, ME

Hvad ligger i nærheden?

  • Fifth Maine Museum - 1 min. gang - 0.0 km
  • Richard Boyd Art Gallery - 6 min. gang - 0.6 km
  • Umbrella Cover Museum - 6 min. gang - 0.6 km
  • Battery Steele - 16 min. gang - 1.4 km
  • Battery Steele - 16 min. gang - 1.4 km

Sådan kommer du rundt

  • Portland Transportation Center - 39 min. kørsel
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 46 min. kørsel

Restauranter

  • ‪Twelve - ‬27 min. kørsel
  • ‪North43Bistro - ‬33 min. kørsel
  • ‪Second Rodeo Coffee - ‬33 min. kørsel
  • ‪Scratch Baking Co. - ‬33 min. kørsel
  • ‪AC Hotel Bar - ‬27 min. kørsel

Ofte stillede spørgsmål

Er Cagasa Cottage: Oceanview, Handicap Venligt, på Seashore Ave et kæledyrsvenligt overnatningssted?

Ja, kæledyr er tilladt på dette overnatningssted.

Hvor meget koster parkering hos Cagasa Cottage: Oceanview, Handicap Venligt, på Seashore Ave?

Der er mulighed for parkering på overnatningsstedet.

Hvornår er indtjekning på Cagasa Cottage: Oceanview, Handicap Venligt, på Seashore Ave?

Indtjekning starter kl. 15.00.

Hvornår er udtjekning på Cagasa Cottage: Oceanview, Handicap Venligt, på Seashore Ave?

Udtjekning er kl. 11.00.

Hvor ligger Cagasa Cottage: Oceanview, Handicap Venligt, på Seashore Ave?

Denne hytte med familievenlig profil ligger i Peaks Island, få skridt fra Casco Bay og Fifth Maine Museum. Derudover ligger Umbrella Cover Museum og Richard Boyd Art Gallery 10 minutter derfra.

Anmeldelser

9,8

Enestående

Anmeldelser vises i kronologisk rækkefølge og har gennemgået en modificerings- og verificeringsproces, medmindre andet er angivet.
Få mere at videÅbner i et nyt vindue
Bedømmelse på 10 − Fremragende. 24 af i alt 27 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 8 − Udmærket. 3 af i alt 27 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 6 − Okay. 0 af i alt 27 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 4 − Dårligt. 0 af i alt 27 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 2 − Forfærdeligt. 0 af i alt 27 anmeldelser

9,6/10

Rengøring

10/10

Indtjekning

10/10

Kommunikation

10/10

Området

10/10

Annoncens rigtighed

Anmeldelser

10/10 Fremragende

Jynea B.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
We had an excellent time at this property and hope to stay again. Nice views of the beach, close enough to the ferry, icecream, and cafe. Loved staying there.
Overnattede 6 nætter i juli 2025

10/10 Fremragende

Polly F.

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

Great Location, Beautiful Cottage

Truly enjoyed the cottage, its amenities & the owner was easy to communicate with.
Overnattede 6 nætter i juli 2024

10/10 Fremragende

John W.

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

Nice Place

Comfortable house a short walk from the water.
Overnattede 6 nætter i august 2024

10/10 Fremragende

Doyle M.

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

Awesome cottage

Casaga cottage is a wonderful place to stay. We really only needed a place to stay and relax for a week and this place gave us that and much more. The owners keep the place up meticulously and with very hard art making the experience an excellent one! Thanks again for a wonderful time!
Overnattede 6 nætter i juni 2024

10/10 Fremragende

Judy N.

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

Really great place!

We really enjoyed our stay at Cagasa Cottage. The location, close to both the 8 th & 5th Maine, was perfect - very quiet, but only about a 15 minutes or less walk to the ferry. The house is really beautiful and all the furniture extremely comfortable. The kitchen was very well appointed, and the drawers and cabinets were thoughtfully labeled to make finding utensils, etc, easy. While we didn’t need the advantages of the accessibility, these features are thoughtful and would make a stay pleasant for someone with mobility concerns. I wouldn’t change a thing and would not hesitate to rent here again.
Overnattede 7 nætter i juni 2024

8/10 Godt

Katie P.

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

Cute comfy cottage

Wonderful experience, made some amazing memories with friends and family. The house was spacious and comfortable. Only caveat was that we did not feel comfortable using the upstairs shower as we were warned it leaks and may cause water damage. Fortunately it was no trouble sharing the downstairs shower. We noticed some mold/ mildew in both showers but I supposed this is typical of all beach/island properties. We rolled with it. Overall, it was a memorable week we did not want to end!
Overnattede 7 nætter i august 2021

10/10 Fremragende

Carl R.

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

Comfortable and great location

Wendy was a great, responsive host. The location of the house was close enough to village restaurants and stores, but provided plenty of privacy. The kitchen was more than adequate for preparing meals - with the dining room table located right next to large window with a water view. Morning coffee on the side porch with a view of the bay was a favorite spot. There was easy, close access to Seashore Avenue. We brought our two dogs who must have had a good a time as we did. Note: There was a heat spell in the Portland area the day we arrived. The room air conditioner for the downstairs main bedroom provided much needed relief. It didn't take long to feel like home. We will definitely be back.
Overnattede 6 nætter i august 2022

10/10 Fremragende

Wayne J.

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

Comfortable house and great location.

This was a very comfortable house for my family of four. It was clean and felt like “home”. Great location close to downtown and a beautiful beach.
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2022

10/10 Fremragende

Robert H.

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

Peaks Island Paradise

Such a great place to stay with a family. Ocean views from upstairs bedroom, downstairs living room, back porch, side yard. Who could ask for moere?
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2022

10/10 Fremragende

DANIEL D.

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

Our stay on Peaks Island

Great property which has everything you need. Clearly marked directions to the property and anything that you might want or need was in the house. I am mobility impaired and the ramp and the first floor bathroom with a walkin shower made the stay very enjoyable. We would recommend to anyone who wants a great stay with a great view
Overnattede 7 nætter i juni 2022

10/10 Fremragende

Candice G., Hendersonville, NC

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

Multi generational trip

Casaga was a perfect choice for our family, which aged from ages 20-90. My 90 year old mother was very happy in the first floor bedroom with her own bathroom. The view of the water every day was so appreciated and the location was an easy cab ride for my mom to the ferry, or walk for the rest of the group. We also loved getting up every morning and taking a quick walk to the Backshore. Wendy was very easy to communicate with and we enjoyed all the amenities. She even left us a beautiful welcome bouquet of flowers from her garden and a lovely bottle of wine.
Overnattede 7 nætter i september 2021

10/10 Fremragende

Debra C., Seattle, Washington

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

Our favorite place on Peaks

We’ve stayed at many houses on Peaks and Cagasa is our favorite- the location is amazing, house is comfortable and well-equipped, and Wendy is so easy to work with and an amazing host.
Overnattede 7 nætter i august 2021

10/10 Fremragende

Debbie T.

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

Great family cottage

Wonderful property. Perfect trip.
Overnattede 14 nætter i juli 2021

10/10 Fremragende

Dahlene F.

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

Thank you !

Wonderful, peaceful, perfect stay.
Overnattede 12 nætter i juni 2021

10/10 Fremragende

Rebecca E.

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

Homey and perfect for family

A beautiful spot and very well equipped for our family visit.
Overnattede 4 nætter i maj 2021

8/10 Godt

Melanie N., Bedford, NH

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

Very relaxing

We had a great trip to Peaks Island. The house was as expected. Wendy was great to work with and very accommodating.
Overnattede 7 nætter i august 2020

10/10 Fremragende

Regina P.

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

Great week at this property.

Location is perfect. House had everything you could need. Owner was pleasant to deal with. Highly recommend staying here.

10/10 Fremragende

Toby R., Portland, Maine

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

Cozy cottage

Cagasa cottage was a great spot for anyone who has a disabled person in their party--it has a ramp, first floor bedroom and accessible bathroom. It's a cozy house with everything you would need. For the kids, the 'Harry Potter room' under the stairs was really special. The only thing I found wanting (and I'm being picky here) was that there wasn't an easy interface between indoor and outdoor areas--to get the the little back deck you have to go through a bedroom, and to get to the yard you have to go all the way around the house. But all in all, a wonderful place!
Overnattede 4 nætter i juni 2019
Denne anmeldelse er blevet indsendt inden 2018 og er ikke blevet verificeret.

10/10 Fremragende

NANCY D., HAVERFORD, PA

lovely accommodations

This was a lovely home adequately equipped and furnished for a disabled person. The setting was perfect and made our vacation perfect in every way.
Overnattede 7 nætter i august 2017
Denne anmeldelse er blevet indsendt inden 2018 og er ikke blevet verificeret.

10/10 Fremragende

judith w.

Fantastic Stay On Peaks

Wendy and her family have created a perfect home away from home environment. There are labels, signs and tips posted everywhere in the house to help you settle in quickly. The house is clearly lovingly cared for and is both comfortable and well supplied. The location is fabulous! A quick walk up from the ferry but just far enough toward the back side of the island to feel friendly yet quiet. There are constant light breezes floating through the house that keep it cool and fresh feeling all the time. We were a group of six. We all felt there was ample room for group hang out space as well as multiple options for quiet reading. One evening we had friends over for dinner and even with expanding to 12 people it all worked out perfectly. Everyone in our family loved staying at Cagasa Cottage.
Overnattede 6 nætter i august 2017
Denne anmeldelse er blevet indsendt inden 2018 og er ikke blevet verificeret.

10/10 Fremragende

Julie P.

Beautiful

The home was great for our stay. The owners left the place sparkling clean before we arrived. The home was very comfortable and airy. It had a great view of the back shore and the yard in front to play in. There was an issue with a sink leaking and the dishwasher but Wendy had the plumber there the next day and it was fixed. We loved every minute... thank you!
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2017
Denne anmeldelse er blevet indsendt inden 2018 og er ikke blevet verificeret.

8/10 Godt

Jim B.

Great house, great location

We stayed for a week in this adorable house and it perfectly matches the simple, inviting character of Peaks Island. We were just a family of four (plus our dog), but easily could have fit six or seven. Wendy and Ben were very responsive and accessible owners and everything in the home was exactly as they described. It isn't centrally located on the island, but is right in the middle of everything you'd want to do as a vacationer - short walking distance to both rocky and sandy beaches, all the shops and restaurants, and the ferry. We would absolutely stay here again on our next visit, and would recommend Cagasa Cottage to anyone looking to rent a cool place from good people.
Denne anmeldelse er blevet indsendt inden 2018 og er ikke blevet verificeret.

10/10 Fremragende

Jose C.

Cagasa Cottage, a home away from home.

We rented the house, and since the beginning I felt really good about it Wendy Marsden treated me like family and open the doors of her beautiful house on the Island. The house had everything that we needed and more for the stayed, I can wait to go back!!!
Denne anmeldelse er blevet indsendt inden 2018 og er ikke blevet verificeret.

10/10 Fremragende

best vacation I've had in decades

This is the second time I've been to this cottage. It has a warm and homey lived-in atmosphere. It's comfortable, friendly, clean, homey. I love the amenities: it has a full size refrigerator, a great washer and dryer, a clothes line, outdoor lounging space, comfortable furniture, a Keurig coffee maker, and handicap friendly entrance, first floor bedroom, and bathroom. Portland is just a few minutes by a charming ferry ride for city nightlife.I highly recommend you go to the Fifth Maine museum and do the island tour. The golf cart tour is done by a person who knows the island extremely well and there is a lot of interesting history that you would otherwise never know about. The grass tennis courts are world famous. We love this cottage and feel at home here. I couldn't ask for a better vacation rental.
Denne anmeldelse er blevet indsendt inden 2018 og er ikke blevet verificeret.

10/10 Fremragende

An Excellent Peaks Retreat

Very comfortable home in a pleasant neighborhood! Very well maintained. Nice view. Close to the ferry dock. The owner was most helpful, professional, and polite! We will definitely check to see if this rental is available the next time we stay on Peaks.

Om værten

Vært: Wendy Marsden

Værtens profilbillede
Cagasa Cottage is owned by Ben and Wendy Marsden. Ben worked in Information Technology at Smith College in Northampton, MA and Wendy is a Certified Financial Planner and CPA in Greenfield, MA. We bought the cottage as a place to vacation during our April post-tax-season vacations and as a handicapped-friendly place to stay with our elderly parents on the island for ourselves each summer. Along the way we discovered that we love it in the shoulder seasons, too!

The Cottage is named after our three children, Caroline, Gary & Samuel, who are now all young adults. We all use it as a week-end home and get-away retreat. We hope to retire to this cottage someday, but for now we're renting it out a couple of weeks each summer. We figure all the stuff we're doing to make it lovely for renters, as well as elder-friendly, will be helpful to us one day, too!

We are happy to share this wonderful place with people who appreciate the island the way we do. You'll find you are very welcome here.

Derfor valgte værten dette overnatningssted

Peaks Island is the perfect combination of friendly small New England village, breath-taking views of the rocky coast, and access to the hustle and bustle and culture and amenities of a major city a short ferry ride away.

It's just not a commercial place: there are three restaurants (no chains), and a family-run grocery store. There are family movies on Saturday nights at the library's community room and concerts at the church and 5th Maine Museum, and sailing and tennis at TEIA, but mostly this is a sleepy New England village that just happened to be surrounded by ocean on one side and harbor on the other. It is blissfully friendly.

If you ever tire of walking the four mile loop around the island then you can explore the interior. There are freshly laid paths through conservation areas that hikers and horses both appreciate. You'll run across deer, but no squirrels on this island.

One of the benefits of being so close to Portland is that you can get into town for the evening: go to Old Port, take a cab or a bus to the Maine Mall, or visit the museums, performing arts venues or take a cruise.

We've had a really good experience with getting help from visiting nurses while we were there for a month with our elderly parents. The village has an EMT or paramedic on duty at all times and Maine Medical Center is just a short ambulance boat ride away. There is a health clinic on the island as well that is staffed by excellent caregivers.

Derfor er dette overnatningssted unikt

This is a very sunny home with bright east and south light filling the rooms. The water views are peeking through everywhere. Even the basement workshop has water views!

There is a large grassy yard good for playing (watch for a badminton net) and two smaller garden yards good for sitting around outside on a pleasant day.

The house comes outfitted with a keurig coffee maker that makes individual cups of coffee or instant hot water for tea or cocoa. We provide a dozen or so K-cups.

There are several good reading spots and a desk overlooking the water in case you want to sit and write.

We've added mini-splits to provide whole-house cooling as the summers heat up even on an island in Maine. There's also a cozy gas fireplace for cool nights.

Children have their own nook, with a special 'Harry Potter Room' under the stairs stocked with jigsaw puzzles and games and a few books (some for grown-ups, too.)

There's a kayak rental place on the island and there are various harbor cruises and you can take sailing lessons at TEIA. There's a place to buy lobster straight off the boat. (There's all the gear you need for a lobster dinner for 9 at the cottage.)

But there's more than just the ocean: there is also quite a bit of interior wooded trails and a WWII bunker that used to house two 16' guns to protect the Portland shipyards. There are also a few lookout towers still around the island from that period. It's fun to explore the interior on foot, mountain-bike or rent a horse for a trail ride. It's a nice size to give the children the run of the island.

There's culture, too. There's a Civil War museum (this was a favorite vacation spot for Civil War veterans) and there are movies on Saturday nights in the library. The library allows summer people to borrow books. There are two nice restaurants with seating right over the harbor and a Pub at the Inn. We boast several food trucks, and there's take-out pizza from Hannigan's as well.

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