Maine Accomodations
Aug 21st, 2009, 07:34 AM
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Maine Accomodations
We are going to Maine the beginning of September. We are looking for a place to stay on the ocean. I know there are lots of places, but I am having trouble finding what we are looking for.
We don't need a four star place, nor a golf course or a spa. We want a private cabin but not one for a dozen people (it is only the two of us). Would be nice to have a restaurant and bar on site.
Some I have looked at look rather run down or not really on the ocean only with a possible ocean view.
Suggestions?
We don't need a four star place, nor a golf course or a spa. We want a private cabin but not one for a dozen people (it is only the two of us). Would be nice to have a restaurant and bar on site.
Some I have looked at look rather run down or not really on the ocean only with a possible ocean view.
Suggestions?
Aug 21st, 2009, 08:15 AM
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Contrary to what you might presume, there are not that many oceanside cottages on the coast of Maine, due to severe winter weather, erosion, etc. And, cottages with on sight restaurant/bar tend to be quite pricey.
The Maine Coast covers a lot of area - so, where?
The Maine Coast covers a lot of area - so, where?
Aug 21st, 2009, 11:44 AM
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Once you narrow down your coastal destination, it should not be difficult to find a private cottage. On-site restaurant and bar will generally push things into the resort category. Try acadiachamber.com or acadiamagic for areas close to Acadia National Park/Bar Harbor. September is generally beautiful and availability may be an issue if you are traveling over Labor Day weekend, September 5,6,7. Have a great vacation.
Aug 21st, 2009, 12:06 PM
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How long do you want a place for? The weekend? A week? It makes a difference.
We just got home from a whole week in a wonderful cottage, fully equipped, with 2 bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, bathroom, etc., on the ocean (on the Kennebec River, near the mouth of the ocean, really), and it was rather reasonable, considering the features. He may or may not have that week available.
There was no bar on the site (it was nice and private), but we found a nice restaurant and bar within about 6 miles!
We just got home from a whole week in a wonderful cottage, fully equipped, with 2 bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, bathroom, etc., on the ocean (on the Kennebec River, near the mouth of the ocean, really), and it was rather reasonable, considering the features. He may or may not have that week available.
There was no bar on the site (it was nice and private), but we found a nice restaurant and bar within about 6 miles!
Aug 22nd, 2009, 11:46 AM
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My family used to use this place:
http://www.higginsbeachmaine.com/rentals.cfm
Even if you don't immediately see something that seems suitable on the website, phone or e-mail them. They were always very nice to my family.
BC
http://www.higginsbeachmaine.com/rentals.cfm
Even if you don't immediately see something that seems suitable on the website, phone or e-mail them. They were always very nice to my family.
BC
