Blue Hill, Maine
Beach cottage is located 3 miles south of Blue Hill. The cottage is on 3 acres of land and right on the waters edge. We can accomodate up to 8 people with 4 bedrooms in total. Each cottage is self contained cottage includes ac living room, kitchen and bathroom and two bedrooms.
The place has four bedrooms in total. Two bathrooms. Two rooms with Double debs, two rooms with single beds. It has an open plan living room and kitchen. Gas stove, Fridge, wifi internet, a deck and outdoor seating and outdoor table, with 2 BBQ's, one gas and other wood fire on waters edge (Lobstah cook outs)....The cottages walls are not insulated, making them typical Down East rustic summer cabins. See photos. The views are amazing!
The configuration of the property is set up so you have access to both cottages (multiple units) for the one price... the cottages are rustic in style which makes for the romance of the property.
Having access to both cabins as part of the booking makes for a really special experience, especially for when it’s multiple members of an extended family staying there (as was our case). There was some outdated info on the vrbo listing, such as the wifi and the contact info, so one day when we weren’t sure if we’d turned the coffee pot off it was difficult to figure out who to contact - though this was mostly our fault for not writing down the phone number posted inside the cabin itself. (And we ended up driving back to check the coffee pot.) The cabins were definitely on the rustic side, but everything was pretty much as expected. Overall a fun stay! Beautiful view, great cabins, perfect summer vibes. Just don’t forget bug spray!
We were blown away by the incredible water views just behind the two cottages that make up the listing. The cottages were basic (no TV but we didn't miss it at all) yet quite charming. Everything we wanted/needed was provided. The location was excellent with great local seafood places and grocery nearby. No crowds in Blue Hill like there are in Bar Harbor (about an hour's drive). Lots of hiking options nearby. We'll be back!
A group of us rented this property to stay for a local wedding. The owner, Michael, was very responsive and accommodating and we had a comfortable, enjoyable stay. Highly recommend.
The owner had a series of unfortunate events on the property during our stay. He responded to my emails in a timely fashion and did his best to correct the problems. He provided fair compensation for the the issues we encountered.
Great site, right on the water with a beach. The cottages wer3 extremely rustic, but that’s what we expected.
We loved the double cottages for our July vacation with kids and grandkids. They have a traditional rustic style and are well equipped for cookouts on a gas grill as well as campfires looking out over the water. The lawn was spacious for bocce and frisbee and the access to the rocky waterfront was enjoyed by all. We found wonderful hikes nearby and swam in fresh water at Walker Pond. We enjoyed learning the pattern of the tides, and access to the stony beach was great for the kids.
Our stay was fantastic. The property was as listed, great views, charming cottages and an excellent host. I had reservations about booking thru an app like VRBO, as I have always booked through an agency but after this trip I feel confident in doing so. Michael, your place is a slice of heaven, we enjoyed our time immensely. If you ever want to sell, I'd be willing to listen?
We loved our stay in Blue Hill! The views of the water were outstanding! It was an easy day trip to Bar Harbor and Acadia. The cottages had everything we needed for a relaxing week to reconnect as a family. We traveled with two teens, a ten year old and two dogs. This two cottage property was prefect for us. We all loved their Maine vacation. We already can’t wait to go back.
I'm almost reluctant to write a review, as this property is a secret gem and we'd like to keep it that way! But, in the spirit of sharing... Our family of four (with two young boys) and another couple, after meeting Maine's reasonably rigorous testing requirements, shared a wonderful seven days at these Blue Hill cottages. Right off, it must be noted that being able to rent two cottages, for a single price, on a large and secluded property with 200' of private beachfront, is itself a singular opportunity. Our children loved beach-combing and kayaking (boats are available for delivery from a nearby livery) and nightly fires in the outdoor pit. The view of the bay and Long Island is lovely, the water pristine. The cabins themselves are exactly as described: rustic, on the small side, and unadorned, but exceptionally clean, cozy, and well stocked. We had everything we needed for lobster feasts, grilling, and big breakfasts. The beds are comfortable and there's plenty of clever storage. Absolutely essential was the excellent wifi, which worked seamlessly for those of us who needed to put in some work hours via web conference. The location, between the charming towns of Blue Hill and Brooklin, and only about 30 mins to Acadia, allowed us to fill our days with both planed adventures and spur-of-the-moment excursions. Our kids loved seeing porpoises, seals, and even a porcupine! Last, but not least, communicating with the owner and property manager was a stress free (even fun) experience. Michael was very generous with his local knowledge and made sure everything was acceptable throughout our stay. We look forward to visiting again.
Thoroughly enjoyed our time in the two cabins, sharing one with good friends of ours. Delicious cookouts every evening by the glowing fire pit with amazing Maine skies as a backdrop. The waterfront was a safe and fun place for our ten year old children to explore. Cannot wait to return next summer. Thank you Michael.