Title: Historic Cottage, Updated, short drive to town. 8 years of great reviews! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historic Cottage, Updated, short drive to town. 8 years of great reviews! Cottage in Blue Hill with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19570000/19562600/19562524/a2436374.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19570000/19562600/19562524/374e54f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19570000/19562600/19562524/0ae6e70f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19570000/19562600/19562524/4e11d07b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Flat-screen TV, video games, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19570000/19562600/19562524/1a3bbd81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the quintessential lobster town of Blue Hill, Maine, this thoughtfully updated 1800's cape farmhouse offers a unique retreat. Enjoy reconnecting with loved ones at the fire pit or explore nearby islands and scenic rides to Stonington for coffee and chowder on the pier. With its bright colors, sunny rooms, and three separate sleeping areas - including two private rooms and a sleeping loft - this charming cottage provides ample space for relaxation. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Laundry - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Historic Cottage, Updated, short drive to town. 8 years of great reviews! Authentic Maine Cottage for folks looking to unplug. The cottage is not perfect or fussy. Thoughtfully and tastefully updated late 1800's cape farmhouse bordering a Christmas tree farm in the quintessential lobster town of Blue Hill, Maine. Original art, form/function and comfort. All the essentials needed to initiate your technology detox, plow through a great book, or write your own debut novel? This is area that "Charlotte's Web" was fashioned after. Generations of creative types and independent thinkers have started here. The "Back To The Land" movement was birthed in Blue Hill. Even today, young families and retired couples and friends start their homesteading adventures to your benefit! Taste local honey, cheese, beer, wine, meats, and the earth's bounties at the many farmer's markets and roadside, some of which still operate on the "honor system". The New York Times Travel section recently published a piece entitled, "Blue Hill, a Literary Enclave, Grows in Downeast Maine." Reconnect with the ones you love at the fire pit. Watch the young family of turkeys wade through young saplings, or collect wild lupine by the roadside after a fruitful day of wild blueberry picking. Have you ever made a fireside cobbler? I have a great recipe for you! Top it off with local vanilla bean ice cream, and I guarantee you'll sleep like rocks that dot the shoreline in Blue Hill….scenic rides to Stonington for 44 North Coffee and chowder on the pier, while Lobsterman ebb and flow with the their bounties and hosing down their orange rubber pants, just to head out again... The cottage offers ample parking for a modest boat to launch at Blue Hill dock. Wade at low tide at the beach/park overlooking nearby islands. There's a very nice, clean, playground there. The Space: Well appointed, comfortable and exceedingly unique. Bright colors, sunny rooms, clean and refreshed farmhouse cape that is at once quaint and cheery. Three separate sleeping areas with two private rooms and a sleeping loft. A petite flat screen TV (no cable), DVD player for late night movies and Flashback Atari showdowns! Eat lunch outside on the picnic table, or have an evening cocktail via outdoor lantern-light. Fire pit to roast weenies or make smores, or just get warm on a chilly evening. Guest access: Come and go as you please! Utter privacy, free reign of the place (but no access to basement is allowed), no neighbors. Guest interaction: We'll connect via email/text prior to your stay for directions and I'll check in via phone/text to see if you're settled in! I'm available as much or as little as desired via phone! Need some ideas for dinner? Ring or text me! I have staff in place for emergencies and am available by phone at any time. My house manager is nearby to handle any potential issues. Neighborhood overview: Neighbors this week include a young family of wild turkeys, deer, bunnies, and the occasional moose. The cottage sits on a country road but there are frequent cars/pick ups passing by. Tiny apples cover trees surrounding the will be cider and applesauce come October. There is no internet, cable, or phone. This is intentional. If you are looking to work during your stay, please bring your own wifi. But if you are looking to slow down, this is a great place to do just that. You want a good laugh? Forget Youtube. Play a round of Balderdash! We are close enough to Acadia for day trips, and only four miles from town. Get a lobster roll or fresh fish and chips at The Fishnet, take a course at the Woodenboat School in Brooklin (you can build your own Northeaster Dory with master builder, George Krewson), take the ferry to nearby islands to explore, or inhale a whole lobster at Perry's Lobster Shack in Surry, the town next door. Don't forget the blueberry pie and homemade ice cream! It's a magical place, suspended in time, with hearty, friendly folks, and great local food and brews. Worried about being too remote? Blue Hill is one of the only towns in Downeast Maine with it's own hospital. Getting around: No public transportation (unless you include the ferry system). Lots of parking at the cottage and in Blue Hill harbor. Bring your kayaks, or a smallish watercraft. Blue Hill is a great place to walk! There are galleries, shops, books, a museum, and lots of shore to explore. Other things to note: Laundry service at Blue Hill Village available but not on-site. \*\*\*The cottage is one of the oldest homes in Blue Hill and one of the original farmhouses so takes a few minutes to get the shower temp right. Please be patient! \*\*\*The property is now available from October-May for long-term bookings at a deeply discounted price. Contact me for details or a quote. The cottage is the perfect (!) basecamp for traveling, creative types who desire a special place to create or decompress! I'd encourage you to read my reviews to see just how well it's been reviewed and enjoyed by my guests! \*Previous guests please contact me with your interested travel dates and I will send you a special offer! \*\*\*All artwork is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without prior permission. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Flat-screen TV - Games - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Dock - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 15 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Gravel flooring in public areas - Handrails in stairways - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: No smoking of any kind allowed on premises ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Boat - Kayak - Tennis - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 800 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34470000/34463500/34463500/22ba74d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Cabin on Blue Hill Farm Blue Hill - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Parking available - Barbecue grill 9.8 Exceptional 27 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=34463500&PinnedHotelID=34463500&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83830000/83826900/83826813/bfc04282.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nikki’s Place! 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Relax in a semi rural setting 18 mile from Acadia National Park Ellsworth - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 88 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=51282098&PinnedHotelID=51282098&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you complete the following before checking out: Gather used towels Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys Thank you for staying with us! Please do not strip beds. Leave damp towels hung on dowels outside of bathroom. Please place rubbish & opened food/drinks in the metal can outside with the lid on tight. There is no composting as it attracts bears. Recycle at transfer station pls. on Surry Road if desired. Please close and lock all windows, place any moved furniture or items to their prior location. Wash any dishes in sink and place on drying rack. Please leave key on table, lock door and exit by 10 am. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules No Fireworks on Property. Do not go into basement, and do not open cleaning closet in hallway Please remove shoes upon entry The property is quite rural, as is much of Maine. My helper will pick up rubbish weekly. Please have trash can lid on tight. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Children are welcome but home is not baby proof! ### Events No events allowed No Parties whatsoever! ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted No smoking of any kind allowed on premises ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: No Parties whatsoever! Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have elevators A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Modern Updated Classic Historic Cape Blue Hill Maine House Modern Updated Classic Historic Cape Maine House Modern Updated Classic Historic Cape Blue Hill Maine Modern Updated Classic Historic Cape Maine Modern Updated Classic Historic Cape Blue Hill Maine House Modern Updated Classic Historic Cape Blue Hill Maine Modern Updated Classic Historic Cape Blue Hill Maine House Modern Updated Classic Historic Cape Maine Modern Updated Classic Historic Cape in Blue Hill Maine! Modern Updated Classic Historic Cape Maine House Modern Updated Classic Historic Cape Maine Prior Guest Discount Modern Updated Classic Historic Cape in Blue Hill Maine! 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Booking After MAY 15 Only to Protect my Staff \*BOOKING AFTER MAY 15 ONLY to protect my staff\*\*\* ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.443676,-68.63908&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ahhnGfa%7DaL%3FU%3FW%3FS%40W%40S%3FU%40U%40U%40UBU%40SBWBS%40UBUBSDSBUBUDSDSDSDSDUDSDSFSFQDSFSFQFQHSFQFOHQFSHOHOHSHMHQJOHOJOHOJMJMJOJMHKLMJMJMLKJKLKJKLKLKLIJKLGLKLGNILGLGLGNGLGNELELENENGLCNCNCLENANCNANCLAN%3FNANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%3FL%40NBN%40NBN%40LDNBNBLBNFLDNDLDNDLFLFNFLFLFLHNFLJJFLJLHLJJJLJLJJJLJJLJLLLHJJLJNJLJLHNJNHNJNHPHNHPHNFNHRHPFPFPHPFPFPFRDRFPDRFRDRDTDRDRDRBRDTBTDRBR%40TBTBRBV%40R%40TBT%40T%40T%3FT%40R%3FV%40R%3FV%3FT%3FR%3FVAR%3FVAT%3FRAVARCTATARCVCRCTATCRERCTETCRERERERETERGRERGPERGRGPGPIPGPGPIRIPGNIPININIPKNINKNINKLKLKNKLILMJKLKLMJKJMLMJKHMJMHMJKFMJOFMHMFMFOFMFMFODMFODMDODMBOBODMBO%40OBO%40OBM%40O%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAO%3FMAOCOAOCOAMCOEOCMCOEOEMEMGOEMEOIMGMGMGOIMGMKMGKKMIMKMIKKMMKKMKKMKMMKIMKMKOKMKMIOKOIOKOIQIMIQIQIOGQISGOGQISGQGQGSESGQGSESESEUESESESESCUCUESCSCUAUCSCWASCUAUASAW%3FSAUAW%3FS%3FW%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=A4EsU7B-Lhek6z2QRtmHuaSveVA=) Blue Hill, ME #### What's nearby - Jonathan Fisher House - 8 min drive - 6.8 km - Blue Hill Bay Gallery - 8 min drive - 6.9 km - Toddy Pond - 18 min drive - 11.5 km - Maine Maritime Academy - 31 min drive - 26.3 km - Acadia National Park - 57 min drive - 52.7 km #### Getting around - Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 38 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Marlintini's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive - ‪Bagaduce Lunch - ‬15 min drive - ‪Blaze Brewing Blue Hill - ‬6 min drive - ‪Humblebee Cafe - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Cottage, Updated, short drive to town. 8 years of great reviews! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Historic Cottage, Updated, short drive to town. 8 years of great reviews!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Historic Cottage, Updated, short drive to town. 8 years of great reviews!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Historic Cottage, Updated, short drive to town. 8 years of great reviews! located? > Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Jonathan Fisher House, Blue Hill Bay Gallery, and Blue Hill Public Library. Blue Hill Books and The Blue Hill Wine Shop are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic Cottage, Updated, short drive to town. 8 years of great reviews! Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location 10 - Excellent 25 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin K. Jul 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Maine Getaway Property is the perfect size for a family of 5. Great location. Close enough to explore Acadia and avoid the crowds and lots to do nearby. Host has great suggestions and responds quickly to any questions. ##### Erin K. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeffrey W. Jul 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Blue Hill Cottage Good location, easy access from road. Nice kitchen and living room. Great place to call "home" this season. ##### Jeffrey W. Stayed 38 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gyorgy C. Jul 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place to relax Everything was fine! The house was super clean! We have some problems, but the host answered quickly and fixed the issue! We are totally satisfied!!! ##### Gyorgy C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jay P. Sep 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Jay P. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shaina C. Aug 22, 2018 #### 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! ##### Shaina C. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie W. Jul 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Katie W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda J. Jul 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Charming Historic Cottage Loved our stay in this charming historic cottage in Maine! From the moment we arrived, it was clear that this place was a true gem. Nestled in a picturesque, tranquil setting, the cottage had all the character you’d expect from a historic home. It's vintage touches that made the atmosphere feel warm and inviting. We enjoyed exploring the nearby towns full of local shops and restaurants. It was the ideal place to unwind and disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.The owner was incredibly thoughtful and welcoming, providing us with local recommendations and making sure we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The cottage was stocked with all the amenities we could ask for, and the attention to detail really made a difference.We can’t recommend this cottage enough to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway steeped in history and natural beauty. We’ll definitely be back! ##### Amanda J. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren S. Jul 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect cottage for a few days! This charming, colorful cottage was a perfect fit for our family vacation! The artistic charm and basic comforts of home made it a cozy place for us. Jen was very easy to work with! ##### Lauren S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judy J. Sep 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect! Great place. Everything's just as described. ##### Judy J. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DALE W. Jun 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cranberry cottage This historic cottage was inspirational and artistic. It was close to Coastal beaches and lighthouses. We were visiting family and able to see beautiful area scenery. The cottage was supplied with fun games and books for all ages, perfect for rainy day weather. Area touring information was helpful. A delightful vacation experience for our family. ##### DALE W. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynne E. Nov 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Blue Hill Historic Cottage This sweet cottage is convenient to Blue Hill and centrally located to the whole area. ##### Lynne E. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Mariah S. Jul 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Mariah S. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alec K. Sep 23, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Alec K. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mickey P. Aug 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Mickey P. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Antje M. Jul 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### 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. ##### Antje M. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Jamie P. Oct 10, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great way to electrically detox. Great little space. Truly loved our time there. Jen was great. We will be back. ##### Jamie P. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stella D. Sep 4, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely house great location Lovely Maine cottage with charming furnishings and friendly helpful owner. Would definitely stay again ##### Stella D. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendi A. Aug 9, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! :) ##### Wendi A. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### margaret k., colorado Aug 1, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### cape fun ##### margaret k. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher L. Oct 15, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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 😁 ##### Christopher L. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shaina C. Aug 19, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Shaina C. Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Stephen S. Jul 28, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Stephen S. Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael D. Jul 31, 2018 #### 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. ##### Michael D. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanie D., Tiptonville Jul 31, 2018 #### 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! ##### Joanie D. 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