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Unplug here!
Blue Hill, ME

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9.6

Exceptional

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10/10 Excellent

Lynne E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blue Hill Historic Cottage
This sweet cottage is convenient to Blue Hill and centrally located to the whole area.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Dec 2023
Lynne was a lovely guest! She was very tidy and took good care of my little cottage!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and Creative Cottage
Our family of five stayed here on our way up the Maine coast. The cottage was perfect for us - our kids (9,7,5) loved their upstairs bedrooms and nooks to hang out in, and we all enjoyed cooking and relaxing downstairs. There’s plenty to do nearby if you’re up for some driving. We were out during the days and enjoyed coming back each evening for dinner. The cottage is colorful and charming.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2023
Thank you for the lovely and thoughtful review! We’d love to have you back anytime!

8/10 Good

Mariah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage in a sweet historical Maine town.
We loved our stay at Crabapple cottage- the house itself is cozy, bright, and clean. We were very impressed with the whole house water being filtered- thanks!! We don't mind not having a dishwasher on vacation, however, we found the kitchen to be needing some upgrades with the stove-top and could have been improved with some fun family cooking items such as a cookie sheet or muffin tins for baking. Overall, we were happy with our stay. We really enjoyed visiting nearby Acadia National Park, despite the hour drive each way. Our host was most cordial and communicative! Thanks Jen for a lovely stay! We hope our feedback on the kitchen experience helps for future renters.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2023
Thank you for the review and I certainly will pick up some additional cooking pans. Hope you all had a very safe trip home!

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Away from the crazy crowds...
Crabapple Cottage is a nice spot away from the busyness of the downtown touristy areas. While it’s in a rural area, it is good to know that's on a busy road, and one with noisy traffic at all hours. The cottage is nice and private, with a good-sized living room, dining table, well-stocked kitchen, and full bathroom. Our family of four enjoyed having their own spaces in the upstairs loft and the downstairs bedroom. The cottage is nicely decorated, bright, cheery, and welcoming. As a family, we enjoyed playing the games left by Jen, and our kids enjoyed the TV and DVD player in the upstairs bedroom. However, for those who don’t do well on uneven floors or need air conditioning to remove the humidity, this is not the place for you. We stayed during one of the wettest weeks in July, and it was tough not to feel damp. A window unit air conditioner would have been fantastic just to take the humidity out so our towels would dry. Do realize this is an older home, so while it has charm, it also has challenges. The stairs up to the loft are very steep, and there is no way to close them off for very young children. Finally, for those who need supportive furniture or beds, please know everything here is very soft. Jen is an excellent host and offered many great suggestions for places to eat and things to do. Follow her suggestions! We had a great time picking wild blueberries, making Jen’s cobbler, and eating lobster. Overall, a nice place for a week away!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2023
Katie- Thank you for your review! I'm sorry that it was storming and very wet out for most of your stay. That weather was very unusual for that region and in the seven years that I have owned the cottage, I have not had guests experience such humidity or amounts of rain. I am glad that your kids had fun and that you were able to make it home for the week you were in the region. Very glad you made the cobbler and I hope that the time away was time to reconnect and unplug. If you would like to come back, please message me and I will offer you a reduced rate given your experience last week was not ideal due to weather. I hope that your trip home was a safe one and wish you all a wonderful rest of the summer!

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blue Hill Cottage
Good location, easy access from road. Nice kitchen and living room. Great place to call "home" this season.
Stayed 38 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2023
Jeff was a lovely guest. Thoughtful questions, quick responses and he was so kind to my longtime housekeeper who is not in good health, when she was there for a tidying up during the long stay. Would very much enjoying hosting Jeff again! Super nice fellow and very easy keeper!

10/10 Excellent

Alec K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blue Hill Cabin
A lovely and quiet stay at Jen's Blue Hill cabin - just a few minutes from the town center, and an hour to Bar Harbor and Acadia. We used this as a quieter, more remote stay than trying for somewhere right in Acadia. The property was clean, just as described, and very comfortable. Interesting history too! Jen was fabulous and very communicative. Recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2022
Thank you, Alec! Hope that you all had a safe journey home to Baltimore! Come back anytime! Jen :)

10/10 Excellent

Jay P.

Liked: Cleanliness
10/10 will definitely be back
Everything about our stay at Crabapple Cottage was perfect. The home is beautiful (and way more spacious than it appears in the photos), charming, and well-appointed. Something about it was just so comfortable and relaxing. 10/10 and will definitely be back again! Jen you’re awesome thank you for making this trip so seamless for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2022
WOW! Many thanks, Jay! You are welcome to return and I hope that you do come for longer next time! Hope the wedding went swimmingly and that you enjoyed the region while you were up north!

10/10 Excellent

Mickey P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Crabapple Cottage
Our stay at Cranapple Cottage was terrific! The cottage was lovely. The location was in perfect proximity to our destinations of Blue Hill, Surry, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Northeast Harbor and Acadia National Park!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2022
Thank you, Mickey! You are welcome back anytime! Jen :)

8/10 Good

Jamie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great way to electrically detox.
Great little space. Truly loved our time there. Jen was great. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stella D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house great location
Lovely Maine cottage with charming furnishings and friendly helpful owner. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendi A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Welcoming
What’s not to love about this cheerful little farmhouse cottage? We wanted the opportunity to visit Acadia National Park and the surrounding area, but we didn’t want to be in the thick of things during high season. This location turned out to be just right. Blue Hill is a quiet, friendly little town. Mountains, ocean, winding roads through forests, fresh food, fresh air, and a sky full of stars. Jen not only made sure we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay, but thoughtfully suggested activities and places to explore. She’s such a warm, pleasant host! The cottage and grounds were very clean and well-maintained. The second floor feels like a luxurious treehouse and was perfect for our two teen girls. Our one week stay wasn’t long enough for any of us! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2021
Wendi- Many thanks for your thoughtful and lovely review! Your family is welcome back anytime. I offer previous guests special pricing so let me know when you are ready to return! Adacia is PERFECTION in October! Less crowds and the fall color is breathtaking! I enjoyed hosting you! Our two teen girls love the upstairs in the cottage. I'm glad your girls did too! Jen :)

10/10 Excellent

margaret k., colorado

Liked: Cleanliness
cape
fun
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend in Blue Hill
We had a great stay here for a long weekend visiting the area. The cottage was very clean and the decor was very nice. The paint, floors and art work all seem like they have been recently updated. The floors are a little uneven but that's to be expected in an older cottage. My son loved playing the board games 😁
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2020
Hello and thank you for the great review! I hope that you will consider staying with us again in the future! We offer discounts to previous guests Very glad to hear that you enjoyed Maine and that your little guy enjoyed that board games! Jen :)

10/10 Excellent

Shaina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
This was our second stay at Jen’s cottage and hopefully it will not be our last. The place is gorgeous and was so comfortable. We went on some nice day trips and had some lazy days reading and creating around the cottage. Jen was very helpful and responsive!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to experience the beauty of Maine!
We had a really nice escape at the Crabapple Cottage! Jen was an excellent host and answered all our questions; more than usual I am sure due to travel in time of COVID. We dug mussels and picked wild blueberries and had our quota of fresh fish and lobster. Visited National and State parks and local wildlife sanctuaries and reservations both sea side and woods and hills. Saw the comet and a billion stars. And just relaxed in the cottage and also was able to get some work done. My son is now hooked on Atari and wants to move to Maine. Couldn't have asked for more!
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2020
Thank you, Stephen! Safe travels!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Shaina C.

Such a wonderful time!
If you are looking for a place to unwind and relax then this is the place. This was our second time to Blue Hill, but our first time with children and our first time staying at the cottage. The cottage is so beautiful and comfortable, and the perfect place to cook a nice meal, have a campfire, or take an afternoon nap. Our kids loved the Atari and we rented a few movies for the evening. Blue Hill is awesome because there are things to do in town (going to the beach/park, kayaking in the inner harbor - we even saw a seal, shopping, a very conveniently located grocery store), and it is such a perfect place for quick or long daytrips (Acadia and Bar Harbor, Surry for Pugnuts Icecream, Ellsworth for shopping and burritos at 86 This, 44 North Coffee and hiking). Everyone is so helpful and kind, it's just a great place to be. The art throughout the cottage was so beautiful, and the colors were refreshing. It was immaculate and we had everything we needed (even a French press for coffee!). We were able to stay cool enough with the convenient fans throughout the house, despite it being in the 90s a few days while we were there. Jennifer was very helpful with travel tips and the whole process was seamless. This second trip to Blue Hill confirmed that we definitely want to come back to the same area in a few years, and would love to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for the glowing review! I’m truly thrilled that you enjoyed your trip, particularly the kiddos! Would love to host your family again in the future! Try to come out during the fall colors if possible. It’s breathtaking and the weather is perfection! Again, thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

exceptional, cozy and welcoming, well-appointed cottage
My wife and I came to Blue Hill for a week with a three-year-old son and a three-month-old daughter. This cute little house with wonderful, carefully selected decor and furnishings throughout was perfect as a base of operations to explore the beautiful Blue Hill Peninsula, Ellsworth, Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor (an easy hour's drive), and the Bangor area. Jen was a professional, welcoming host. The sun-filled kitchen/dining-area was a treat to cook in, the upstairs bedrooms were extremely comfortable, and the selection of games to play and movies to watch was also really great. The cottage succeeds in both feeling completely secluded and being a reasonably short drive from the center of Blue Hill. Our toddler particularly loved it, in part because of the circular floor plan on the first floor: he rechristened it "The Special Cottage." We would stay here again in a heartbeat, and didn't particularly want to leave. We can also imagine it being a perfect rental for a writer or visual artist for a one-week residency/retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Michael- thank you for the thoughtful, glowing review of the cottage. I’m exceedingly pleased that your children loved the little house and hope that your family made many memories there! Would love to host your family again in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Joanie D., Tiptonville

Adorable cottage
My sister and I haven't seen each other for 10 yrs. She lives in NY where we both grew up and I am living in Western Tn for my work. So I picked her up in NY and we drove to Maine; very easy driving and easy to find. The cottage was filled with colorful decor, multi-colored rugs throughout and the owner's brilliant artistry. It really was a perfect place for both of us where I stayed upstairs and she was next to the bathroom in a pretty bedroom downstairs. The kitchen was wonderful and had as much as anyone would need to make meals if wanting to cook at the house. We enjoyed the seafood cuisine as we traveled along Maine's seacoast visiting the quaint towns along the way. The only critique I wasn't loving was the very close proximity to the main road. Overall we loved staying here and all its charming beauty. Thank You Jen for your warm and kind welcome!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Antje M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gemütliches Cottage
Gemütliches, gepflegtes und kreativ eingerichtetes Cottage. Ziele wie Deer Isle und Acadia National Park waren mit dem Auto gut und relativ schnell zu erreichen - die Hauptstrasse (Route 15/177) ist nur 5 Meter vom Haus entfernt. Auf den Geschirrspüler kann man leicht verzichten, da ohnehin nur eine genau auf die Anzahl der Gäste abgezählte Anzahl von Tellern zur Verfügung steht. Dass es kein Wifi gibt war vorher bekannt. Nur leider hatten wir auch keinen Empfang für unsere Smartphones.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022