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'Tugwassa' On Downeast Jones Pond- poet's cottage with wi-fi

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view of firepit and deck from the dock
screened gazebo with ramp and electric string lights
view from the back door deck
sunrise and morning mists; from deck
full moon over the pond

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gouldsboro, ME
  • Acadia National Park
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Village Green
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

'Tugwassa' On Downeast Jones Pond- poet's cottage with wi-fi

My cottage is close to great views, parks, and art and culture. You’ll love my place because of the coziness of this quaint family owned efficiency cottage on Jones Pond. Tugwassa is good for couples, solo adventurers, and families (with kids) from all backgrounds.
Explore the pond in a provided canoe, kayak, or rowboat. Get ready to enjoy a relaxing &/or adventurous vacation, your choice! Read, play games, do puzzles, watch local TV & DVDs/videos. There is wi-fi available.

The space
Tugwassa is a small cabin built in 1922 by German artist. It has been remodeled and had an addition over the years, and lost the old out buildings. It was occupied only in the summer months by supply ministers for the Maine Seacoast Mission Society. My family summered there every year since 1951, and eventually bought the 1/4 acre when the property was liquidated by the mission in 1974. After the passing of my father, my mom moved up here from NY & Conn. to make Tugwassa her permanent home, with much insulation and hard work! She wrote her poetry and did her painting at her beloved "cottage" by the pond, communing with the nature surrounding it. She lived there alone with her cat until several months before she died at 87 in 2010. I have endeavored to retain the "homey" atmosphere and spirit of the cabin for guests to experience.

Guest access
The cabin has a kitchen area, a dining area, a living room area, 2 bedrooms ( 1 queen bed, 2 twins), a full shared bathroom. There is also a screened gazebo to enjoy the outdoors relatively insect free, or sit pond side on the deck, on the dock, or in lawn chairs and Enjoy the night sky, perfect for stargazing.

Other things to note
As I am the sole caretaker/cleaning person/proprietor, I ask that you treat my cottage with respect and care for it as well as/better than your own home. Please leave the cottage neat and clean and ready for the next guest. Replace the bed linens and towels with fresh ones, and leave the laundry for me.

Property manager

anne d osborne

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
- Leave the cabin clean/ ready for the next guest. Check out list is on the refrigerator. - Treat the cottage as well as/ better than your own home
- No loud music, parties, or disruptive noise (i.e. fireworks of any kind) -no vaping, e-cigarettes, smoking of any kind - no illegal drugs
-Children shall be supervised, especially near the water. -PFDs are required for each person in any watercraft -Respect rules re: septic system

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Gouldsboro

Gouldsboro is home to this cottage. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and Cadillac Mountain. Travelling with kids? Consider College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History.
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Gouldsboro, ME

What's nearby

  • Bartlett Maine Estate Winery - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Acadia National Park - 52 min drive - 53.1 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 53 min drive - 54.2 km
  • Village Green - 57 min drive - 56.9 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 57 min drive - 56.9 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪J.M. Gerrish Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Pickled Wrinkle - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Me & Ben's Dairy Creme - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Downeast Mexican Takeout - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Maine Fair Trade Lobster - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Tugwassa' On Downeast Jones Pond- poet's cottage with wi-fi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is 'Tugwassa' On Downeast Jones Pond- poet's cottage with wi-fi located?

Located in Gouldsboro, this family-friendly cottage is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Bartlett Maine Estate Winery, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Sullivan Harbor Farm and Corea Heath - Maine Coast Islands National Wildlife Refuge - North. Schoodic Peninsula and Grindstone Neck Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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About the host

Hosted by anne d osborne

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