It was a perfect stay in every way at The Maine Event. Our family was looking for a change of scenery, having spent the spring working and attending school remotely (we have 2 rising seniors, high school and college) at our home in Portsmouth, thanks to the quarantine. Ogunquit meant we didn’t have to drive far to start enjoying ourselves, and the house on Hoyt’s Lane meant we could leave the car parked and walk everywhere—to the beach, downtown, or Marginal Way. Both kids had friends up from Portsmouth for day visits. Each staked out their own floor for hang space (although ample sunshine meant we spent most of the daytime hours at the beach), and the large dining room table in the living-dining area offered a place to come together at the end of the day for dinner, jigsaw puzzles, and NBA game time.
The house was just as lovely as the photos and description suggest. Newly appointed, everything is immaculate and intuitively arranged. The kitchen is stocked with every cooking implement imaginable, from the basics (plenty of pots and pans of all sizes, serving dishes, plates, glasses, and flatware, the obligatory coffee maker, microwave, dishwasher) to the extras—a crockpot, brand new blender, additional toaster, coffee grinder, fridge with cubed and crushed ice maker and chilled water dispenser, and 6-burner gas stove. Plus, a wet bar with all kinds of wine glasses—flutes, stemmed, stemless—and wine chiller.
There are a couple different common areas for group gathering, and plenty of nooks, indoors and out, for quieter, solo time. The large screen TVs on the main floor and downstairs in the basement living area make for excellent home theater. And the deck off the main floor and terrace off the walk-out basement provide sweet spots to visit outside. I caught two incredible sunrises off the deck. Worth the early rise.
The beds throughout the house were new and quite comfortable. There were plenty of towels and sheets, although we brought our own. While we did not make use of the pullout sofa beds, futon, or trundle bed, we noted the house can sleep at least the 11 indicated.
Owner Jessica was communicative and responsive. We were left to guess at nothing, every need anticipated.
We have had the privilege of enjoying many vacation rentals, all over the world. This one is among the top for location, quality of accommodations, cleanliness, and owner responsiveness. I could not recommend it more highly. We hope to be back next year.