Lilac Cottage a Little Gem on Cottage Street

Charming little cottage just a short walk from town. The first floor features a open living room, combined kitchen/dining room with original built in cabinetry, a half bath and a sunroom. The second floor features a full bathroom with a shower and two bedrooms, one with a double bed and one with a queen size. Less than a mile from the ferry terminal, Lilac cottage is a short walk to the Vinalhaven Library, downtown shops, restaurants, Ambrust Hill Town Park and Lanes Island.
HOUSE RULES:
- Smoking, fireworks, indoor/outdoor fires are NOT allowed; no fires- even if there is a fireplace, wood stove, or fire pit
- Please no parties or large gatherings
- Keep the property and all furnishings in good order
- PARKING – Parking is limited to 1 vehicle which must be parked in between the two houses, next to the neighbor’s basketball hoop or in front of the house, between the lilac trees. Larger vehicles must be parked in the town parking lot across from the grocery store. The cottage is just a short walk from there.
- Appliances are for their intended use only; please report any malfunction immediately
- Water and Septic: You are on an island, so please be mindful of water usage and wastewater
- Housekeeping: There is no daily housekeeping service. Please follow the check-out list before departure.
-Garbage: All trash must be stowed in the proper garbage or recycling receptacle. Guests must visit the transfer station before departure. Guests may leave 1 bag of trash at the end of stay if the transfer station is closed. If excessive trash is left it is charged $15/bag. Transfer Station Hours- Sun, Mon, Weds, & Thurs 7:30am -- 4:00pm
-Returnables: All returnable bottles & cans may be dropped off at the bins located outside the entrance to the transfer station. There are no hours of operation so this may be done anytime. Bottles and cans that are not ME returnable must be recycled at the transfer station
-A note about Lobster shells- If you`re planning on cooking lobster, crab, mussels, etc. please visit the transfer station the day after your meal or if you`re on the ocean you may dispose of your shells in the ocean. Anything that comes from the ocean can go back in the ocean. Do not leave lobster shells in the garbage for over 24 hours. With high heats/humidity lobster shells can become a huge smelly mess. Smells may also attract unwanted animals to the property
-Laundry: Because there is not a laundromat on Vinalhaven, it is helpful to the cleaning staff if you keep up with laundering towels throughout your stay and only leave one load of towels upon departure. Laundry Soap is provided
-Property Damage: please treat this home as if it is your own. We understand that accidents do happen. If you break something, kindly report this to the rental property manager immediately. We much prefer to hear about damages from the guest and we do understand that `stuff happens`