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Paul's Cottage - Waterfront on Quietside of Mount Desert Island/Acadia Nat.Park

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Terraço/pátio
Fachada
Área da propriedade
Cozinha privada
Opções para refeição

Avaliações

9,8 de 10
Extraordinária
2 quartos2 banheirosAcomoda 5 pessoas

Comodidades populares

  • Cozinha
  • Lava-roupa
  • Secadora
  • Wi-Fi grátis
  • Espaço externo
  • Estacionamento disponível

Quartos e camas

2 quartos (acomoda 5 pessoas)

Quarto 1

1 cama Queen e 1 cama de solteiro

Quarto 3

1 cama Queen

2 banheiros

Banheiro 1

Vaso sanitário · Apenas chuveiro

Banheiro 2

Banheira ou chuveiro · Vaso sanitário

Espaços

Deque ou pátio
Cozinha
Espaço para refeições

Sobre esta propriedade

Paul's Cottage - Waterfront on Quietside of Mount Desert Island/Acadia Nat.Park

Paul's Cottage is the year-round home where my father-in-law spent his retirement years. Built to resemble a New England barn, the spacious pine-paneled living room features a cathedral ceiling and a granite fireplace that is likely the largest you have ever seen!

There is a bedroom with queen size bed and newly renovated full bath on the first floor. Over the kitchen and bedroom is a loft area with a tiled shower and bedroom with a queen size bed and adjoining sitting room with a small twin bed, large closet and skylight. You will absolutely love the new dormer in the upstairs bedroom especially when you are able to look out on to Blue Hill Bay and enjoy the stars and the moon traveling across the clear dark sky. (Due to the relatively small size of the loft bedrooms we limit the total number of guests to five, including infants, no exceptions, please.)

Our kitchen is well equipped for cooking and serving, with amenities including gas cook top & oven, microwave, coffeemaker, dishwasher and breakfast table.

Mealtime is always more enjoyable with a view of the water. You can sit in front of the window in the dining area or simply go outside to use the picnic table on the deck. In the corner of the living room next to a window with a waterfront view, the landlady insisted on having a game table because she loves to play scrabble, bridge or canasta. Yes, it is a great place to use your computer and we do offer wireless internet connection for those who insist on making contact with the outside world. However, we suggest that you just sit and relax in the large wicker chairs in the living room to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. Perhaps the best thing to do after all is just step through the large sliding glass doors onto a 400 square foot deck and enjoy the panoramic view of Blue Hill Bay.

We are located between Mitchell and Duck Cove on the western side of Mount Desert Island in the coastal village of West Tremont, so you will find that the spectacular sunsets probably will take your breath away.

As one of my tenants said the minute he got out of the car, 'I think that you have a little bit of heaven here'. I do believe that he is correct. I have to say I do leave a little bit of my heart behind every time I leave Mount Desert Island.

Please come and experience the peace and quiet of your home away from home and leave your cares behind.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

l) We normally rent our cottage by the week, Saturday to Saturday during the high season. It will be available for a five day rental in the off=season.

2) We enjoy pets enormously, but have found that pets are frequently unhappy in unfamiliar surroundings. We do have tenants who have allergies too. We regrettably have concluded that we can not accommodate any pets.

3) Our housekeeping cottage is now smoke-free. Smoking is not permitted inside at any time.

4) We can accommodate five people comfortably. We do count children, including infants as part of the occupancy. No exceptions, please.

5) We have excellent wi-fi using 200 Mbs Spectrum Cable Modem Connection.






Keywords: Waterfront Cottage on the 'quiet side of MDI'

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Comodidades

Cozinha
Lavadora
Secadora
Wi-Fi grátis
Espaço externo
Estacionamento disponível

Propriedades semelhantes

Regras da propriedade

Check-in após 17h
Idade mínima para alugar: 21 anos
Check-out até 10h
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Crianças

Aceita hóspedes de 0 a 17 anos
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Eventos

Não permite a realização de eventos
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Animais de estimação

Não aceita animais de estimação
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Política para fumantes

Não é permitido fumar
Paul's Cottage can comfortable sleep five people. We do count children including infants in the total number.
Please clear out refrigerator and wash, dry and put away the dishes, pots and pans.
Double check to make sure you don't leave any personal electronic equipment behind. Put house key on hook before you leave.

Informações importantes

O que você precisa saber

Pessoas extras podem incorrer em taxas adicionais que variam dependendo da política da propriedade.
Documento de identificação oficial com foto e cartão de crédito, cartão de débito ou depósito em dinheiro podem ser exigidos no momento do check-in para despesas extras.
Solicitações especiais estão sujeitas à disponibilidade no momento do check-in e podem incorrer em taxas adicionais. Essas solicitações não estão garantidas.
Festas ou eventos de grupos no local são estritamente proibidos
O anfitrião informou que a propriedade tem detector de monóxido de carbono.
O anfitrião informou que a propriedade tem detector de fumaça.
Os recursos de segurança disponíveis na propriedade incluem itens como extintor de incêndio.

Importante

Há necessidade de carro para o transporte de/para a propriedade

Informações a área

Bernard

Com excelente localização em Bernard, esta casa de campo fica perto de parque aquático e na orla marítima. Atlantic Brewing Company e Perpendicular Trail são atrações que valem uma visita, assim como as maravilhas naturais em Acadia National Park e Seal Cove Pond. Naturalist's Notebook e Wild Gardens of Acadia também valem a visita. Passeios de caiaque e passeios de lancha são ótimas oportunidades para se refrescar, mas você também pode tentar atividades como passeios a cavalo e mountain biking nos arredores.
Mapa
West Tremont, ME

Nos arredores

  • Acadia National Park - 4 min de carro - 3.3 km
  • Seal Cove Pond - 7 min de carro - 7.5 km
  • Trilha Natural de Ship Harbor - 9 min de carro - 7.9 km
  • Farol de Bass Harbor - 9 min de carro - 7.5 km
  • Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 9 min de carro - 8.3 km

Opções nos arredores

  • Aeroporto de Hancock County - Bar Harbor (BHB) - 29 min de carro

Restaurantes

  • ‪Beal's Lobster Pier - ‬10 min de carro
  • ‪Archie’s Lobster - ‬4 min de carro
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min de carro
  • ‪The Upper Deck - ‬8 min de carro
  • ‪Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - ‬30 min de carro

Perguntas frequentes

Paul's Cottage - Waterfront on Quietside of Mount Desert Island/Acadia Nat.Park é ideal para quem viaja com animais de estimação?

Não, animais de estimação não são permitidos nesta propriedade.

Quanto custa ficar em Paul's Cottage - Waterfront on Quietside of Mount Desert Island/Acadia Nat.Park?

A partir de 27 de mar. de 2026, os preços encontrados para uma estadia de 1 diária para 2 adultos em Paul's Cottage - Waterfront on Quietside of Mount Desert Island/Acadia Nat.Park em 10 de mai. de 2026 começam a partir de R$ 2.133, excluídos impostos e taxas. Este preço está baseado no valor mais baixo para uma diária encontrado nas últimas 24 horas para estadias nos próximos 30 dias. Os preços estão sujeitos a alteração. Escolha as datas da viagem para ver preços com maior precisão.

Quanto custa o estacionamento em Paul's Cottage - Waterfront on Quietside of Mount Desert Island/Acadia Nat.Park?

Estacionamento no local disponível na propriedade.

Qual é o horário de check-in em Paul's Cottage - Waterfront on Quietside of Mount Desert Island/Acadia Nat.Park?

Horário de início do check-in: 17h.

Qual é o horário de check-out em Paul's Cottage - Waterfront on Quietside of Mount Desert Island/Acadia Nat.Park?

Horário de check-out: 10h.

Onde fica Paul's Cottage - Waterfront on Quietside of Mount Desert Island/Acadia Nat.Park?

Na orla marítima, esta casa de campo fica a 3 km de Acadia National Park e a 10 km de Seal Cove Pond e Farol de Bass Harbor. Trilha Natural de Ship Harbor e Wonderland Trail Trailhead também ficam a 10 km.

Avaliações

9,8

Extraordinária

A menos que indicado de outra maneira, as avaliações aparecem em ordem cronológica, estão sujeitas a um processo de moderação e são verificadas.
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Nota 10 - Excelente. 49 de 53 avaliações
Nota 8 - Boa. 3 de 53 avaliações
Nota 6 - Ok. 0 de 53 avaliações
Nota 4 - Insatisfatória. 1 de 53 avaliações
Nota 2 - Terrível. 0 de 53 avaliações

9,8/10

Limpeza

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Comunicação

10/10

Localização

10/10

Precisão do anúncio

Avaliações

Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Rachel P.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Kathleen was incredibly sweet and welcoming. Her cottage had everything stocked that you could possibly need. The view and sunset was breathtaking. I HIGHLY recommend Paul's Cottage!
Hospedou-se por 8 diárias em out. de 2025
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Russell H.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Beautiful MDI Cabin

We loved staying at this cabin! Spectacular views, comfortable cabin, convenient location to trails and hikes - but away from the busier parts of MDI. Hosts were great! Highly recommend.
Hospedou-se por 4 diárias em mai. de 2025
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Cameron B.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Terrific Getaway

Wonderful property and very welcoming hosts.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em dez. de 2024
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Alice B.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
We just came home from another perfect week at Paul's Cottage, and we have already signed up for another week next summer. If you are looking for a peaceful and beautiful experience on MDI, this is the place to be - a little slice of serenity right by the ocean, so far from the noise and crowds of Bar Harbor yet only 10 minutes from Southwest Harbor with its wonderful shops and restaurants and art. The cottage is supplied with everything you need and is clean as a whistle. Owners Kathleen and Jay leave you in peace but are there if you need them. We are grateful to have discovered Paul's Cottage and can't wait to return again next year.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em ago. de 2025
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Viajante verificado

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Tranquility and grandeur in Acadia

Everything about this property was fantastic. Completely as advertised, clear communication, everything was clean and functional and the pictures do not do the vantage point justice. The views across Duck cove are majestic. The south end of the island is much quieter so if you're looking for a tourist trap, this is not it. There are, however, plenty of places to stock up on provisions within a 10 minute drive. Highly recommend.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em jun. de 2025
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Andrew R.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Paul’s Cottage - Relaxing Stay on the Quiet Side

The west side of Mount Desert Island, Maine, is the best side, aptly called the "Quiet Side". We chose wisely staying at Paul’s Cottage, which is full of charm and relaxation. Highly recommend if you want to chill, read a book, light a fire in the fireplace, or have as a perfect jumping-off point to easily get to Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, and great restaurants with the freshest lobster and blueberry pie! Our host Kathleen was very accommodating, especially having the lights on for us, due to our arrival flight there was canceled and we had to take a much later flight that day. Incredible island hopping and fishing cruises at the nearby Bass Harbor Island Cruises. And the best part of Paul's Cottage is the view off the back deck overlooking Blue Hill Bay. The sunsets were spectacular. Definitely click on Paul's Cottage for your relaxing stay!
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em jul. de 2025
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Matthew D.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

awesome place

Kathy and Jim are great hosts! Easy to work with and very responsive. The cottage is in a great spot on the quiet side of MDI. Great bay views and amazing fireplace
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em nov.. de 2024
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Chris M.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Amazing family vacation

Paul's Cottage is perfectly situated on the quite side with wonderful views and proximity to Acadia, hiking, shops, and restaurants. Wonderful spot for a quiet retreat or family vacation. Owners are very friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Great experience!
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em jun. de 2021
Resposta de VrboOwner em 26 de jul. de 2021
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Jay and I are always happy to hear that our guests had a wonderful vacation here. You are certainly welcome to come and stay with us again. Kathleen
Verificada

8/10 - Boa

Susan A.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

vaca 23

Paul’s cottage was very quaint, quite, and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay, The views from the deck were fantastic!
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em jul. de 2023
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Kurt S.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Paul’s Cabin

We loved the vibe and the location of the cabin! Of course the view is great and we really enjoyed the fireplace. Kathy lives next door and was helpful and friendly. Would gladly recommend and return!
Hospedou-se por 5 diárias em out. de 2023
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Esther H.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Wonderful retreat

Best VRBO experience, hands down! The cottage is charming, clean and comfortable, and the views are amazing. I could spend the whole week just sitting out on that deck. Soft sheets and soft fluffy towels are provided, good supplies in the kitchen. The hosts are terrific! Lovely people with prompt and helpful responses. Thank you, Kathy and Jay! We can't wait to come back!
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em ago. de 2024
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Jeff W.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Fantastic Ocean Front Property

We came from GA and TX to escape the July 4th heat! Great location and well-appointed home. We do a lot of cooking and the kitchen was well stocked, except for spices. Communication with the property owner was very good. 5 stars!
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em jun. de 2024
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

James H.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Pristine Property

Paul's Cottage was perfect! Immaculately maintained and very private. We could sit on the deck all day and enjoy the ever-changing views. Located on the "Quiet Side" of Mt. Desert Island, it was about a half-hour drive to Bar Harbor, but much closer to many other places of interest. Kathleen greeted us warmly, and everything was in place. We cannot wait to return!
Hospedou-se por 5 diárias em jul. de 2024
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Amy E.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Perfect!

Everything was better than expected. My only problem was leaving. We absolutely loved it!!!
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em jul. de 2022
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Sara D.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Great week on MDI

Quiet side of MDI. Beautiful oceanfront view. Well equipped. Easy communication with owner.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em jul. de 2020
Resposta de VrboOwner em 22 de jul. de 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am so happy you were able to come back to share Paul's Cottage with your children again. You are always welcome to come and stay with us. Stay safe. Stay healthy Kathy
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Stan D.

A very special time away in paradise!

My wife and I have stayed at Paul's cottage twice now and we will definitely be returning. We go in the winter, when things are really quiet and gorgeous. The house is amazing. The bedroom is very comfortable and it is so nice looking down at the beautiful large burning fire from the loft area. The family room is just perfect and the kitchen has everything you could want to cook and feel like home. (We cook lobsta every night), You will not be disappointed.
Resposta de VrboOwner em 30 de mar. de 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Paul's Cottage is available year round and we do have many guests who love to come off-season just like you. It is good to getaway where you can just relax and be in a peaceful beautiful location. The granite fireplace in the living room certainly adds warm and coziness to staying here for a week. One of my favorite places is sitting in the living room at Paul's Cottage with a cup of hot chocolate and working on some puzzles. You are always welcome to come and enjoy the peace and quiet with us. Take care, Kathy Shields
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Alice B.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Another week in paradise

We can't say enough good things about Paul's Cottage. This was our third visit there, and we have already booked another week for next summer. The cottage is clean as a whistle and fully stocked, the view is incredible, and the property managers are gems--always available but completely respecting of privacy. The cottage is secluded and feels a world away from the bustle of Bar Harbor, but it is easy to get there and all the offerings of MDI. If there were a rating above 5 stars, we would surely give it. Thanks, Kathleen and Jay -- see you next year!
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em ago. de 2024
Verificada

8/10 - Boa

Michael H.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Beautiful and charming - for four people

We really enjoyed our stay, the views, deck, kitchen, fireplace, and interior are amazing. Great for four people. Unfortunately, the third bedroom/bed is really unusable except for a child with parents in the adjacent room who want no privacy (the upstairs bedrooms have no door separating them and the small bedroom is really more like a closet). As a result, my adult son had to sleep on the couch in the living room. Not ideal. In addition, we recommend locking the doors when you leave.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em ago. de 2024
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Barb B.

Another Wonderful Stay

This was our 2nd stay at Paul's Cottage. We had (3) adults and (2) children and had plenty of living space. The owners are easy to communicate with and once you arrive they take care in making sure you have what you need. We like to cook in most meals and have found the kitchen to be well equipped. The best part is dining on the deck as well as enjoying your morning coffee or evening glass of wine while taking in the sunset. The upstairs bedroom faces the water so you can go to sleep hearing the lapping of the water and wake up to a beautiful view over the water. This part of MDI is referred to as the "quiet side" and at Paul's you will hear the gulls, lobster boats, water crashing against the rocks and little else!
Resposta de VrboOwner em 30 de mar. de 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We set up Paul's Cottage to be enjoyed as your home away from home cottage. We are so pleased that you and your family settled in for a week and had a wonderful vacation with us. Sitting on the deck certainly is the perfect place to have a meal with your family or simply to read a book or watch the beautiful sunset. You and your family are always welcome to come and stay with us.
Avaliação arquivada

10/10 - Excelente

jenny w.

A wonderful getaway!

We had one of our most memorable family vacations here! The house was very comfortable and had a well stocked kitchen, games and books. We ate most of our meals on the deck overlooking the water - also a great place to enjoy a glass of wine and a book at the end of a day of hiking or exploring. One night was even cold enough to build a fire in the fireplace, which was fun for this Florida family on summer vacation. Our boys (age 12 and 9) just loved being able to explore - especially ambling down to the rocky coastline. The location was perfect for us - a short drive from Bar Harbor, but well removed from all the crowds. There are many hikes that are just minutes away by car. We also enjoyed spending time in Southwest Harbor. We would rent this home again and have already recommended it to friends and family. Our kids still describe it as the best summer vacation they have ever had.
Resposta de VrboOwner em 30 de mar. de 2020
My husband and I are so pleased that you and your family described your vacation at Paul's Cottage as "one of our most memorable vacations". We want all our guests who are visiting Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park to enjoy our cottages and our peaceful location. Please come back soon to enjoy the quiet with us.
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Jonathan R.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Amazing Fireplace & Water View

This is a great house with a wonderful view. The wood paneling, enormous fireplace, and little details give the place a great vibe. In July we were able to have a fire every night. The daily high never exceeded 70 degrees. The box spring in the master bedroom was broken at the time of our visit so keep in mind the bed squeaks with the slightest movement. Additionally, the sheets and towels throughout the house are old and worn. The TV is newer and bigger than what's pictured in the photos I saw with several cable channels. There's good wi-fi if you need to stay connected. Due to cleaning concerns around COVID be mindful that check-out is 9 am and sheets and towels need to be put in the wash before departure. There is flexibility around this if you don't have time to get it all going.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em jul. de 2020
Resposta de VrboOwner em 24 de jul. de 2020
Thank you for your input. We want all of our guests to be comfortable.
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Suzanne D.

Amazing Stay at Paul's Cottage!

The two of us spent a week at Paul's cottage earlier this month and to say it was amazing would be an understatement! We so enjoyed it and didn't want to leave this wonderful place! Most of the time, when we're up here we stay in Bar Harbor, but this year we decided to stay on the quite side and we're so happy we did! The cottage was perfect and had everything we could possibly need! It's rustic, roomy and comfy. The water views were just INCREDIBLE!! We slept in the upstairs bedroom that looks over the water and were lulled to sleep by the peaceful sounds and wonderful smell of the sea every night. The whole week was so nice, quiet and relaxing! Usually when we're in the Bar Harbor area we blow and go a lot, but this time we found ourselves wanting to just stay home, sit on the deck and enjoy the cottage and the view! We saw loons, eagles and (of course!) lobster boats. Kathy and Jay were great; we enjoyed chatting with Kathy. We didn't need anything, but they let us know if we did that they were right there! They are right next door, but you would never know it as there is plenty of privacy. And cell phone service and internet were excellent too! We hope to come back to this little slice of Heaven again someday!
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em set. de 2018
Resposta de VrboOwner em 30 de mar. de 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Jay and I are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us here on the "quiet side". You are always welcome to come and stay with us.
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

David R.

Private, cozy, charming, and close to everything.

We had a wonderful week at Paul's Cottage! As stated, the house is rustic yet extremely clean and comfortable. It has spectacular views of the water, and if you're sure-footed, you can walk down from the house to sit on the rocks. It is close to Southwest Harbor, where you can find lots of restaurants and stores. The drive to Bar Harbor is 30 minutes. The cottage felt very roomy for the four of us. Note that the upstairs has one full bedroom (gorgeous, with big windows that look over the water), a small full bathroom, and then a small area that contains a single bed. I would not call this small area a bedroom, but it is room enough for one person to sleep and be someone private. The kitchen is well-equipped, the laundry room fully functional, and the large downstairs room is lovely. It was quite warm when we visited in July/Aug, so we never got to use the amazing fireplace, although there was ample firewood if we wanted to do so. The outside deck is spacious, with four chairs that allow you to take in the amazing view. The only criticism is that there is no grill on the deck. There is a small charcoal grill near the side door of the cottage, but it is very small, old and dirty. In my opinion, the owners should purchase a gas grill and place it on the deck. The owners were communicative, and even though they live next door, they allowed our family perfect privacy. Since it was very warm and humid when we visited in July/Aug, the cottage was quite warm inside on certain days. There are lots and lots of screened windows and a screened sliding door, so on those days when a breeze blew in from the water, the house cooled down considerably. But when there was no breeze, it was a bit uncomfortable. There is no air conditioning at the house, and there is one small ceiling fan in the main room that really doesn't move the air sufficiently. Since the fan is installed in such a high vaulted ceiling, and the room is so large, the owners should consider installing a much larger fan to accommodate the room size.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em jul. de 2018
Resposta de VrboOwner em 30 de mar. de 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are experiencing extraordinarily warm weather the last couple of weeks so I will look in to getting some more fans for the cottage. You are always welcome to come and stay with us.
Avaliação arquivada

4/10 - Insatisfatório

David B.

Carpenter Ants

This is a perfectly pleasant cottage in a private location, a stone’s throw from the owner’s home so if there are issues, there’s somebody on site to try to help. Decent kitchen and living space, relatively comfortable sleeping accommodations. The fireplace is huge, a nice feature that we utilized to make s’mores during the summer week we spent there. All of that said, unfortunately the thing I’ll remember most about the house were the ants. We saw big carpenter ants every day, in every room, on the floors, on the couch, on tables, on chairs, and a few times, in our beds. The owners, Kathy and Jay, said that this normally doesn’t happen this time of year, but when we checked in on Saturday, there were already a few dozen dead ants in the sliding area for the glass door leading to the back deck, which means the problem could’ve and should’ve been diagnosed prior to our arrival. Kathy dropped some pellets on the exterior that did nothing to reduce the population, and so on the Monday after our Saturday check-in we insisted they call an exterminator. I don’t know if the treatment benefited the people who stayed after us, but we saw no reduction in the ant population while we were there. Kathy was sensitive to the issue after overcoming her reluctance to call an exterminator, but any follow-up was initiated by us. We never received an unsolicited check-in to see if the problem was improving, and the issue merited no mention or apology when we saw her on the morning we left after our week-long stay (Jay was away). In an email exchange after we checked out, Jay indicated that they don’t look to control the problem with an exterminator because “We, and our other guests, have viewed the ants as an annoyance, but something that did not warrant the human exposure to the exterminator's materials.” I can only speak for myself, but I would think that most people would opt for a responsible exterminator doing his job over ants crawling into bed with the kids. Why 2 stars instead of 1? Under ant-free conditions it’s a nice cottage with a lovely view of the water. That said, for visitors deciding whether or not to stay here, I’d be concerned this issue could recur unpredictably. The owners indicated this was normally an early spring problem, but the fact that it occurred in mid-August means that the ants have decided not to abide by a predictable schedule.
Resposta de VrboOwner em 30 de mar. de 2020
Jay and I, with over 40 years history with this property, have had countless satisfied guests. The exterminator's visit had the desired effect and the next tenant saw only a handful of ants during their stay and those were dead. Unfortunately, that did not resolve the problem when the reviewing guest was in the cottage. We regret their discomfort. On the recommendation of the exterminator, we have made landscaping improvements around the cottage foundation to limit wood cellulose materials the ants find inviting. We will also continue a regular application of insecticide round the exterior perimeter of the foundation to discourage migration of the ants from the surrounding spruce forest. We will only be using insecticide material on the interior as a last resort. We believe that caution is in keeping with the sensitivities of our guests. As resident owners, we are committed to treating every guest as we would want to be be treated. Our history of satisfied guests seems to suggest we must be generally doing it right. That said, we have learned from this experience and will do everything we can to avoid the ant problem for future guests.
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Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Another wonderful visit to Paul's Cottage

This is the second time we have stayed here, and as we get ready to leave this morning, we are already looking forward to visit #3. This is the perfect place to unwind, rain or shine, with a spectacular view in quiet surroundings and all needs met. Kathleen and Jay are gracious hosts, available when needed but never intruding. Thank you, and until next time!
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