Gouldsboro, Maine
Welcome-enjoy stunning sunset/harborside views from amazing deck overlooking water/ lobster fleet. Renovated Capt Young Farmhouse (c.1860) sleeps 8-10 with first floor primary/bath, an upper sleeping loft with 2 twins bedroom + twin alcove, and sep. wing with 2 add'l bedrooms/share full bath. Loaded w/amenities (firepit, gas BBQ) & space to spread out: fully stocked kitchen w/new appliances, dining w/French doors to deck, super sized living room w/flat TV/e-fireplace completes cozy upscale “shabby chic” vibe. Bring whole crew or enjoy 1st floor quarters suite for intimate retreat! Walk to expansive beaches! Mins. to Schoodic entry Acadia Nat Park. Near seasonal Ferry to Bar Habor/MDI. ('Hidden Gem” eats: walk to famed 'Lunch on the Wharf’ or quick drive to Pickled Wrinkle.) Get Lobsters next door right off local fleet!
We had a wonderful (Canadian) thanksgiving weekend at this beautiful farmhouse. It's situated halfway between Halifax and our friends in Boston and was the right size for our group of 9, which includes 5 teenagers and 4 adults. The large family room is great for games, puzzles, reading or relaxing. There were some recent renovations in the bedrooms, kitchen, dinning room and also a large new deck. The location is beautiful overlooking the Corea harbour and is steps for a lobster coop where you can get fresh lobster!. This is our 3rd time here and will plan to come again next year!
Lovely, big home with a wonderful view of the little harbor. I napped daily on the couches on the deck.
This place was perfect for a long-weekend girls trip up to Maine! We had a group of 7, and there was plenty of bedroom space for all of us, we never felt claustrophobic, and we never fought over showers since there were 2 full baths. The house was clean when we arrived and had all the amenities we needed during our stay. The kitchen worked great, we enjoyed multiple sunsets on the back porch, there was plenty of space at the dining room table and living room for us to hang out, and we even got cozy around the firepit one night. Cindy is also a great innkeeper, as she was great with communication leading up to our check-in date, and she checked in via text multiple times throughout our stay. And although it is about an hour drive to Acadia/Bar Harbor, we loved the place and would definitely recommend to other groups looking to stay in the area.
The deck and fire pit were perfect areas to enjoy the coastal breeze and views of the harbor.
Arrived at the wrong location. 6 hr drive time with a 3 yo.Owner said she sent directions & code; physically showed her what I received-no apology. Didn’t put the dog down to give us full attention. Advised where to go “only hour away; straight shot. Easy.” Amusing for her and assistant. It was 2 hours away and far from straight shot. Kitchen sink leaks with a bucket of stagnant water. Upstairs shower doesn’t drain well-9 people used 1 shower. Couch old and torn all over. Torrential rain off the bay came in thru both doors on that side-heavily. During our stay yard work was done took about an hour. Lobster coolers on deck because lobsters are not permitted in the house; had old water and smelled. We cleaned, vacuumed, stripped beds, washed towels put in dryer and sheets to washer. After leaving I am being questioned about a small bird figurine. Each of these in itself not a big deal-combined-not an enjoyable experience at this location and company. DO NOT RECOMMEND My 4th rental-my 1st unsatisfactory experience.
Great place for real lobster harbor.. great place to stage to MDI.. would do it here again.. great mix of old and new... fire pit was great as was deck...
This is a comfy, historical home with lots of character and history hanging on some walls (objects they found during renovation, local stores, etc), which I found interesting to read. All tastefully done and not excessive. The large living room has beautiful views and breezes of the harbor. We spent most of our time hanging out in that room. The neighborhood has views at this end of the street and the other end - stunning. We met a couple neighbors and chatted. We stumbled upon an old cemetery during our walks thru the area, which was fascinating. The kitchen is comfortably stocked with utensils and pots. There is a main floor master with bath. The king size bed was comfortable, and even though it was two twins with a topper, we didn't notice it. one upstairs bedroom was used as an office. The attic bedroom/playroom have angled ceilings, so you need to be mindful of that if you use them; we didn't. We had no issues and the management team was always accessible via text. Plenty of towels, etc for the stay. Laundry facilities worked great. As with all older homes, the floors are uneven across the additions and sometimes within a room. I didn't mind it because it is a historical property, and that's expected. Easy day trip to the local nature preserve/heath and Schoodic area of Acadia National Park. The towns within 15 minutes drive have artists' shops, general store, restaurants, and grocery. I would recommend this to someone wanting to have a peaceful stay away from things and folks who needed a jumping off place to visit Acadia that wasn't touristy.
The pictures of property looked like you had access to the bay, which is not the case. When you were outside, it smelled like fish. And it was over an hour drive to get to Acadia park and Bar Harbour area. The house was generally clean, but had spider webs in several places. The small twin bed that was pictured in the loft area wasn't there.
We had a great week in Corea. The property contact was extremely responsive and it was a quiet location. Roughly 15 minutes to the Schoodic section of Acadia and over an hour to the main park. Only word of warning is that local restaurants and their hours are relatively limited so it may be wise to hit the grocery store ahead of checking in. Would return.
This is an old house that has been redone, has all the modern amenities and the house was outfitted with anything we could need. Individual AC units in the house and whole house heat were both needed on our trip. Beautiful view over the bay. Property manager very responsive to any concerns. For someone new to the area, I believe it auto tells you 11 miles to bar harbor, which is true via water but it is 1 hour away via car or car/ferry. Not much to do in the actual village but it was super quiet and relaxed with friendly residents. A great binder was in the house with overview of the area restaurants, activities. Also, listing says king beds, it is two twin beds pushed together which leaves taller family members with their lower body hanging off the bed.
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