The Carriage House - A Cozy Beach Cottage With Spectacular Ocean Views

Kathie & Bob were excellent hosts, always checking in to see if we needed anything. The cottage was very clean and welcoming. Bob treated us to a boat ride in the harbor to see the seals. They went above and beyond with special delicious treats! The sandy beach was a dream and fun to explore for rocks, shells and sea glass. We had the most wonderful relaxing time! Sure hope we can plan a trip again next year! Dave & Doris

Cute and comfortable beach house with all the amenities.

The cottage, location, and hosts all helped create a wonderful memory of our Downeaster stay.

Kathy and Bob could not have been kinder or more generous. The cottage was immaculate and included every convenience we needed without being cluttered. Our family of 4 had a magical stay, enjoying the beauty of Maine without the crowds. We can't wait to return.

This is a charming cottage steps away from a beautiful long crescent beach that you have virtually to yourself. The hosts are really friendly and helpful. A special place,

Since we got lucky to get the last week of June at the Carriage house, I should probably write a terrible review to grow our odds to rent again this amazing spot... ;) But it just wouldn't be fair for Kathie and Bob who are amazing hosts. I mean, seriously, the spot is gorgeous, the Carriage house is perfect for a family of 4, and the pace of Jonesport truly gets you in full chill-out vacation mode, unlike elsewhere in Maine where people are in such a hurry trying to be on vacation. The beach is beautiful, the mountain biking in Acadia is spectacular, and the seafood is all around and delicious. Thanks Bob and Kathie, we will be back!

Kathie and Bob are just the friendliest, kindest and most generous hosts a guest could hope to find. The house is still adorable, as it was the first time we stayed there. This was our second vacation at the Carriage House, and we also stayed at another one of their houses one year. It is AWESOME to be literally steps from the sandy beach. My kids are young teens and they love it, and it is also a great place for little kids, but it is still nice and quiet there. Bob got and made lobsters for us, and invited us to go on a boat ride and to come to a campfire one night. So sweet. This place is a wonderful vacation spot in every way.

Thank you, Kathie and Bob for your wonderful hospitality. We truly enjoyed meeting you. We were very content and comfortable at the Carriage House. The cottage was very cozy, the beds very comfortable, and in a great location from which to explore the area. The homemade peanut butter ice cream which Bob brought over for us was a delightful treat! It was fabulous location so close to the beach. We enjoyed our evening walks along beautiful Sandy River Beach, watching the tides change and searching for sea glass, until it was too dark to find any more. Watching from the beach out front one night we were treated to the most beautiful full moon rise we had ever seen, huge and orange and reflecting on the calm water, like a huge candle. We were fortunate to have 4 consecutive days of beautiful sunny weather. We kayaked four days in a row, eager to take advantage of the good weather. We enjoyed kayaking in the marsh and around the small island where we watched the bald eagle as he sat quietly posing in the sunight. On other days we kayaked out to Roque Island to the outer cove, and then enjoyed lunch on the small outer beach; and another day on Machias Bay, around the beautiful islands there, riding the swells, and then down to Jasper beach, where we collected some polished stones, feeling like kids. By the time the rain arrived for the last two days, we were so tired it was just as well that we were forced to take the time to get some rest, but it feels like we left so much undone, such as hiking out on Great Wass and other day trips up to Lubec & Eastport. One week was definitely not long enough - I hope we make it back up here!

Our week at Sandy River Beach was amazing.. Beautiful area, kind folks, and a very comfortable cottage. It is the perfect location which gave us the opportunity to visit several sites in and around Downeast Maine. Thank you Bob and Kathie.

What an absolutely perfect few days we spent at this lovely spot on the Jonesport coast! Kathie and Bob were so wonderful and helpful, and it was nice having them next door for any questions we had about the area or property. They are a sweet couple and went out of their way to make our time enjoyable. Our kids loved riding their bikes on the beach and we all loved looking for sea glass and watching the moon rise over the ocean. The beach is sandy and private, a rarity in Maine. One day we drove to Cutler Coast and hiked out to the cliffs for an amazing view, but the rest of the time we were content to just stay at the cottage and relax. Everything we needed was here. We can't wait to come back and visit again! Thank you, Kathie and Bob!