Bayside

"We have been booking a rental property in Maine for the first week in Sept for several years now. We've stayed in some absolutely delightful places, but the Arden Cottage Carriage House is by far the best !! There is so much to rave about. I'll start with the very high construction values of the property itself. It is beautiful, stylish and unique, but still manages to feel very appropriately "Mainely". The property is perfectly equipped; beautifully furnished; very high quality bed linens, excellent wifi.... I could go on and on!! The setting is to die for -- wow! -- this alone is worth the "price of admission". I spent many an hour just sitting on the knoll of the hill in front of the house, enjoying the view. It was great to watch the birdlife in the cove and watch the (12 ft) tides come and go. The grounds of the house are another big plus -- there are lots of beautiful spots scattered around the property where you can sit on adirondack chairs, benches -- even a hammock seat -- and enjoy the cove. There's a great fit pit -- with firewood supplied -- which we enjoyed on several nights. Out back there's a peaceful, secluded vegetable garden (with bench to sit on) from which we were able to harvest fresh veggies and herbs. Then there's the dock, complete with kayaks for exploring. The caretakers were responsive when we needed them (a light outside burned out which they replaced right away). The proximity to Boothbay Harbor, the Coastal Gardens, Damariscotta, Bath etc is another big plus. All in all, this property was just wonderful. I'd go back t in a heartbeat!!"