6/10 Okay
Judy L.
22 July 2024
Liked: Communication
Met our basic needs
Our host, Jake, was always responsive to any questions or concerns we had. The house itself was as pictured, and will work for anyone familiar with what a rustic Maine coastal cottage truly is. To us, it seemed in need of maintenance, and could have benefited from a bit of freshening to make it more welcoming. Beds were comfortable and clean, but felt as if we were sleeping in someone’s attic. Bathrooms had been updated, and were clean, except for the many dead bugs in the upstairs tub, beneath the rubber bath mat. A few windows have been replaced with new ones, but the rest are suffering from dry rot. One window next to the kitchen table, actually fell apart in my husband’s hands as he closed it before we began our return trip home. Fortunately the glass didn’t break in his hands, and he was able to carefully place the window pane in the rotted frame. Several lights had burned out bulbs, including half of the string of Christmas lights used to light the way up the stairs. A few of the fans in bedrooms were very dirty. We were asked to take only short showers because the well providing water for the cottage was shared by other houses, and was in danger of getting too low. Dead, dried, flaking flowers in vases on the porch and kitchen tables greeted us upon arrival. If properly maintained, this would be an adequate rental for a family that only uses it to sleep, while enjoying everything the area has to offer. The natural beauty of coastal Maine, is well with the trip.
Judy L.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
