Blue House - Private Location - Deer Isle

8.4

Very good

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Deer Isle, ME

Deer Isle-Stonington Historical Society10 min drive
Barred Island Preserve11 min drive
Haystack Mountain School of Crafts17 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)68 min drive

This is a very old house with a lot of renovations to make it more enjoyable. The pros of this rental are the overall cl...

Margaret D.

Aug 2, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

Blue House - Private Location

Blue House is located in a private setting on Dow Road just outside of Deer Isle village and close to Lily Pond, a favorite swimming spot. While not on water, this cottage is just minutes from the ocean and is perfect for an inexpensive family getaway to the beautiful and rocky coast of Maine. It is also a great overflow house to rent along with one of our other properties in the area. Deer Isle is a favorite vacation spot for visitors who return year-after-year to experience the quiet, unpretentious island of Deer Isle/Stonington, accessible by bridge, and home of lobstermen, boat builders, chefs, artists and writers offering unique shops, restaurants and galleries. Take a day trip to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor and other area towns or just relax, hike and enjoy the scenery of the surrounding area. Internet access included.

Property manager

Nichole, Dawn or Megan

Languages

English

Amenities

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Deer Isle

This cottage is located in Deer Isle. Deer Isle Bridge and Stonington Opera House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Edgar M. Tennis Preserve and Castline Golf Club.

Deer Isle, ME

What's nearby

Deer Isle-Stonington Historical Society - 10 min drive
Barred Island Preserve - 11 min drive
Deer Isle Bridge - 11 min drive
Reach Beach at Gray's Cove - 15 min drive
Haystack Mountain School of Crafts - 17 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

Stonecutters Kitchen - 12 min drive
El El Frijoles - 14 min drive
Harbor Cafe - 12 min drive
Cockatoo Portuguese Re - 10 min drive
44 North Coffee - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue House - Private Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue House - Private Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue House - Private Location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue House - Private Location located?

Situated in Deer Isle, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Turtle Gallery and within 6 miles (10 km) of Deer Isle-Stonington Historical Society and Barred Island Preserve. Edgar M. Tennis Preserve and Reach Beach at Gray's Cove are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8.4

Very good

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7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Margaret D.

2 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue House stay

This is a very old house with a lot of renovations to make it more enjoyable. The pros of this rental are the overall cleanliness, the location, the rental cost and the responsiveness of the rental agency. The cleaning crew do a very good job cleaning the house and the linens and towels supplied are very nice. The house is on a quiet dirt road off a main road yet everything on the island is easily accessible, (there is no driveway you need to drive on the yard up to the house).The nightly rate is very reasonable considering it's in Maine and most other properties have gotten expensive. When I had questions prior to our stay the rental agency responded the next day. The cons are the kitchen, a moldy/mildewy smell on the first floor and an overwhelming sulfur smell and taste to the water. The kitchen is strangely arranged but that's due to the age of the house. It did make prepping and cooking awkward. This summer has been extremely wet so far in New England so the house has a strong odor when you walk in. Maybe in a drier year it is not as bad. The worst thing for me was the water, it is from a well. I grew up drinking well water and it's the best water I've ever had. The sulfur odor is very strong in the first floor bathroom especially when running the shower. The taste is the worst in the morning and gets a bit better throughout the day. I would recommend bottled water or a portable filter system like Brita.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Desiree D.

23 July 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

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I've never had to leave a lodging early and this is my first negative review. One of the worst experiences I've ever had, with both the property management company and the rental, which wasn't properly prepared for visitors. At least the company partially refunded us. 1. Check-in instructions were not clear on how to enter the house so I called at 1pm the day of check-in to clarify, no one answered so I left a voicemail with no response. When we arrived at 5pm, all doors were locked and there was no lockbox. I called the office number again with no response. Luckily one of the windows was unlocked so we were able to get in. 2. The house reeked of mold and mildew and hadn't been aired out for several months. We ran several fans with open windows our entire stay to be able to breathe at all. Everyone had difficulty breathing, some had allergic reactions. 3. The front room short-circuited and lost electricity. I called the property manager who said someone would be there "within the hour." Someone finally came two hours later and fixed the issue. 4. The beds were extremely uncomfortable, one of our group slept in the car the last night. Two of us had skin reactions potentially from the sheets or something else in the house. The property manager did refund half the rental cost, but we also left a day early and found other accommodations. This house could be really nice, but it was not ready for guests. We left the place cleaner than we found it, even having to buy trash bags.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Meredith W.

18 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Near village of Deer Isle

Quiet location near village of Deer Isle

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

9 September 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a gem!

We really enjoyed our week here and Deer Isle is a great escape from everything. The charming house was full of history and well stocked with supplies in the kitchen. Also, lots of books and board games. The trash disposal wasn't clear and we didn't see trash cans so we brought our garbage to the transfer station nearby. We hope to return some day!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven A.

23 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Classic country cottage

Charming and cozy well-maintained 19th Century cottage. Convenient location on quiet street; handsome grounds with large yard. Good choice for couple or small family. Steep stairs to bedrooms.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021