Positives:
• Kristin and Paul were very pleasant and accommodating, yet low profile. They immediately took care of the only issue we had (shower/tub did not drain).
• Beautiful, peaceful, secluded location on a point separating 2 inland coves through which 8-9’ tidal waters flow twice daily. This was best viewed from the Adirondack chairs by the cottage, or through the kitchen window. You can’t help becoming in tune with the tides.
• Zero road noise.
• Lots of local dirt roads for peaceful walks; can do 2+ miles without ever touching pavement.
• Great kayaking. Seaspray Kayaks in Brunswick will deliver and pick up right to the cottage. We rented 2 kayaks for 8 days, so had access to them whenever we wanted. Note of caution: you need to pay attention to tides and winds, as the currents can be fierce between high and low tides. However, kayaking during the 1-2 hour slack water at high or low tide is wonderful.
• Very little light pollution, so stars are very bright.
• Lots of wildlife, deer families, turkeys, ducks, herons, cormorants, seals, swimming squirrels (!). Eagles’ nest at far end of an island you can kayak to at slack water.
• Close enough to Brunswick so trips into town and farther afield are easy compared to cottages further down in Harpswell. Convenient to Brunswick Landing (former Naval Air Station), which has a great deli/bakery called Wild Oats where we sometimes picked up prepared foods for dinners, and a lively brew pub next door called Flight Deck Brewing.
Negatives:
• We agree with a previous reviewer who said that these accommodations were not elegant. Everything worked, but this place needs some owner TLC, with upgrading (e.g., electrical system needs grounded outlets; scary using metal appliances like the microwave and toaster without proper grounding), updating (bathroom fixtures) and some much needed cosmetic work (structural repairs, exterior painting). We take good care of our own home and seeing so many things that should be fixed or improved detracted from our vacation experience.
• Limited lighting options in central living room/kitchen/dining room area. Currently only 2 very bright overheads, one pull chain lightbulb over kitchen sink, and one ceiling-pointing floor lamp in a corner. No options for softer lighting in this key area of the cottage. This could easily be fixed with couple desk, counter or floor lamps.
• Refrigerator is 3 steps down out of kitchen in another room; convenience issue.