| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 7 positive, 0 negative]
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| 08/08/08 |
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We just got back from our stay at Goose Cove Cottage and we couldn't have been happier with the house, the owners, the view and the relaxing time we enjoyed there.
A perfect house for two families, we visited with our good friends and their children and found there was ample space for quiet reading, drawing, game playing, and watching movies. The house was very clean, well maintained with well stocked kitchen accessories.
At high tide, we kayaked from the shore of the house (our own kayaks) into the bay area.
The photos are accurate of the view and the house. The owners are people of integrity.
We hope to stay again in the future. |
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Brenda, Belle Mead, NJ |
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Homeowner Response:
Thanks for being great guests! We hope to see you again.
Wanda and Bill
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| 07/02/07 |
Positive
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Our family rented the cottage for nine days at the end of June, 2007. We had a fabulous time, celebrating our 22nd anniversary. While there we saw plenty of wildlife immediately around the cottage: A doe, a fawn, a fox, a raccoon, a porcupine, numerous chipmunks, squirrels and hawks. The raccoon got carried away while looking for some dinner, damaging the bird feeder, much to the dismay of the interested squirrels and chipmunks.
The cottage was in nice, new condition; very comfortable with great views of Goose Cove and Mt. Desert Island beyond. It is less than five minutes driving time from Mt. Desert Island, making it a convenient location to see all of Acadia National Park, which is stunning. We spent several hours nearly every day exploring the hiking trails of Acadia. Even with all that time, we feel as though we only saw a fraction of the Park. Our favorite restaurant: Maddies Diner in Southwest Harbor.
If you like watching TV, this may not be the place for you. Strictly local broadcast with marginal reception in the living room. The reception on the TV in the basement is much better.
Wanda and Bill were easy to work with and we had no problems whatsoever. We can highly recommend the cottage and plan to come back in the future. |
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Lindsey Porter, St. Petersburg, FL
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Homeowner Response:
So sorry for the bad reception upstairs, as soon as the next guests arrived, they phoned us and it was fixed! Nice and clear like the downstairs TV now. Thanks!
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| 06/29/07 |
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My family just returned from a week long stay at this property. Wow, what a trip! My husband and I along with our 3 kids ages 13, 12 and 12 had the very best time. We travel all over the place and we always rent homes/condos. This was by far one of the nicest experiences. Wanda could not have made anything easier if she tried. She is extemely helpful, but unitrusive. The house, excuse me, "cottage" is wonderful. It is very large, fresh and new. Decorated perfectly and so warm that you do not feel uncomfortable. It was hard to leave the house everyday! There was nothing that we ever needed. The kitchen is fully stocked and every little detail down to the bathroom spray was really appreciated. We spent most of the time in Acadia and surrounding areas. But at the home we rented kayacks had a blast and saw plenty of seals. The mudflats are a riot in low tide, just keep your shoes off! I love the downstairs rec room. We did a big puzzle and hung out. I cannot wait to visit this house and area again. Everything is so close and convienient. You do not want to know about our second week rental up in Nova Scotia...what a nighmare!
Thanks Wanda and everyone else enjoy this lovely place.
Steve, Cindy, Alec, Natalie and Sara |
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The Shourds Family, pembroke pines, florida
954-434-5973 |
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| 04/24/07 |
Positive
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We had a wonderful stay at Goose Cove. Just what we were looking for and more. The home has everything you need and the views are amazing! We drove through Acadia and our favorite spots are Sand Beach, Thunder Hole and Cadillac Mountain. WOW! What a view. We are planning a second trip out this fall and can't wait. We really miss it.
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Erik & Janice Grabowski, Glen Haven, CO
970-218-4199 |
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| 10/22/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Entered in our guestbook at the cottage:
What a wonderful location! What a beautiful setting! Spectacular vistas from every window. The layout for this "cottage" was perfect for our young family of six plus mother-in-law. We have stayed in many rentals and this one fit our sleeping needs the best.
We came all the way from Texas for our first look at Maine -
Glorious! We especially enjoyed (out of everything we experienced) the Carriage Road biking. The scenery was beautiful and the ease of having fun with kids.
Thank you for everything being so well thought through and presented beautifully. We will hope to come back again!
The Scheffrahns
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Ft. Worth, Texas
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| 09/23/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Entered in our guestbook at the cottage:
All we can say is WOW! What beautiful country this is! We love Goose Cove Cottage and vow we will come back sometime. We were here for our 10th year anniversary and Maine has some of the most beautiful scenery I have ever seen. We did a lot - we went through Acadia, saw Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, Jordan Pond and of course the top of Cadillac Mountain which was beautiful but cold and windy. We also went out to Schoodic Peninsula and Schoodic Point. It was magnificint! We also enjoyed time at the cottage-we walked along our beach and we saw deer 3 times while here. I got a 3 stone diamond anniversary band while here which was a total surprise! WOW!
We never got to meet Wanda and Bill but talked with them regularly. If in doubt of places to see, ask Wanda. She sure knows her stuff. I know when it was time to leave-I didn't want to at all!
Thanks Wanda and Bill for the use of your beautiful cottage and your hospitality. We hope to come back again maybe next year? Maine is a beautiful State. We love it here!
Steve and Carol
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Rockford, IL
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| 09/10/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Entered in our guestbook at the cottage:
It was so wonderful to be back in God's Country again. There is no other place that compares to Acadia/Maine. We had a wonderful, relaxing time. The cottage and location are perfect. Of course, we went to the Mountain several times but we also went Downeast as far as Calais. Also, Southwest and Northeast Harbors, Blue Hill area and Bangor. Actually we drove about 1100 miles around Maine. (we first did Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts.)
We watched for the Doe and Fawn every evening but never saw them. Then, while Bill and his Dad were here mowing the lawn, we left in the car and WOW, walking down the driveway were the Buck, the Doe and the Fawn at 11:00 in the morning!!
We highlighted a map so you could see all of our Maine travels.
Thank you so much for your hospitality.
Geoff and Carol
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Vero Beach, FL
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| 09/03/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Entered in our guestbook at the cottage:
What a wonderful place you have here. No, we didn't see any deer or porcupines, but we saw lots of birds and really odd caterpillars.
This house is just beautiful. We had so much room and space. We loved the view and little beach - except when we tried to go down to the water at low tide and got stuck in the mud, it was hilarious!
Thank you so much Wanda and Bill for sharing your beautiful home.
Best Regards,
The Mutinos
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Westchester, NY
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| 08/29/06 |
Positive
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| Goose Cottage is a brand new house overlooking Goose Cove. It has a wonderful open feel to it and it is equipped with the finest appliances. Wanda and Bill and their families take superb care of the property. Wanda even delivers lobster from her father's daily catch!!! There are interesting shore birds and little woodland animals. There are abundant activities in the neighborhood, but we just put our feet up on the deck and soaked in the peace and beauty. |
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Anonymous |
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| 08/27/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Entered in our guestbook at the cottage:
What a wonderful home away from home! This "cottage" far exceeded our expectations and the setting is spectacular. Our future son-in-law said it best, "The house is a vacation in itself". The space is well designed and well appointed. All seven of us were comfortable. We hiked and kayaked and climbed on rocks all over Acadia. We enjoyed the Harbors and towns and tea at Jordan Pond. With Wanda's help we had a great lobster boil on the deck. Many wonderful memories are in our hearts and minds. Thank you Wanda and Bill, for sharing this house and Acadia with us. We'd love to come back!
The Wilkes
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Rockford, IL & Boston, MA
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| 08/23/06 |
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What a great place! We have 6 people in our family and the house was extremely comfortable. It's secluded, yet close to everything. The owners are fantastic and helped by filling us in on great tips about the area. The price was reasonable and the house had everything anyone could wish for. We would highly recommend it.
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Jack Wheatley, Flushing, Michigan |
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| 08/20/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Entered in our guestbook at the cottage:
What a wonderful house!! The view is spectacular and the landlords are extraordinarily nice and helpful.
We are retirees, who were taking a break from family reunions. We picked a great spot for relaxing.
We saw a doe and her fawn and a great BIG porcupine, the size of a small dog!
Thank you so much for the lobsters. They too, were the best and freshest we've had.
Anne & Peter
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Chestertown, Maryland
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| 08/12/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Entered in our cottage guestbook:
Wanda and Bill,
We would like to thank you, once again, for a wonderful week!
We had such a wonderful time last year at Blueberry Ledge in Hancock that we decided to return---and it was everything that we had hoped for.
First of all, you have done a wonderful job on you new "cottage"; Goose Cove Cottage has everything you could possibly need while vacationing in Maine. Some things like the modern, well-equipped kitchen and washer/dryer are not so surprising; other things like the complete lobster dinner set were; which I must say that we took complete advantage of (twice).
Next, the view of the water and mountains of Acadia are superb. Short of building a house on top of Cadillac Mountain, I dare anyone to find a better view anywhere in the area. We loved it (and even the crows)!
Finally, we really enjoyed the location. When we went to Mt. Cadillac for stargazing, it was just a little drive down the road. Ellsworth and all of its amenities (and those along the way) were also convenient.
Thank you for all of your hospitality-the delivered lobsters, the "excursion", the well stocked house and your always pleasant visits.
Thank you and we hope to see you again next year!
The O'Connors
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The O'Connor's
Dover, Delaware
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| 07/20/06 |
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| My family recently enjoyed the first week of July at Goose Cove Cottage. It was the most pleasant rental experience I have ever had. The house is beautiful, clean, and many extras are provided for your convenience. The house is in a great location with lots of privacy and a beautiful view. The owners were extremely helpful and went out of their way to make our vacation wonderful. |
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Anonymous, Chalfont, PA
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| 07/08/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Entered in our guestbook at the cottage:
Three generations enjoyed your beautiful new cottage for 7 days. Oops, I mean four generations!
Olivia Kate, the five year old, collected many moths and baby inch worms from the deck. She also saw her first porcupine on a trail at Cadillac Mountain. She did many hikes with her parents.
We were lucky to have a chef in our group. He fixed the lobsters that Wanda caught in her lobster boat. They were excellent.
Don enjoyed kayaking in the bay and near the cottage.
I baby-sat Olivia while Don, Bonnie, Chris and Hillary hiked the difficult trails. They bought a book at the Visitor's Center for $17 which was well worth every cent! It described many things like hiking, canoeing, kayaking and biking.
We enjoyed a day in the park at Bar Harbor watching the Queen Mary 2 dock and bring all the passengers ashore.
We all plan to come back here next year!
The Grandma, Jane
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Lock Haven, PA
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| 06/25/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Our Cottage has been complete since June.
Our first guests departed this morning and left a wonderful review in our guest book at the cottage. I hope to have an online entry from them soon!
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| 06/22/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Entered in our guestbook at the cottage:
Wow! This house was amazing. As soon as you walk in, the gorgeous views of the ocean and mountains take your breath away! We stayed an amazing 7 days here and enjoyed every minute. The house was well equipped and Wanda very receptive to our every need or suggestion. We had great lobster dinners both outside and cooked here at the cottage.
We especially enjoyed the privacy of the cottage and the proximity to The Acadia Park. For future guests, you MUST
see Sand Beach and Thunder Hole & Cadillac Mtn. Summit. Also, for future guests, be sure to wear mosquito repellent while down by our private beach by the cottage.
Overall we really enjoyed our stay! I am sure this cottage will be equally popular w/future guests. The setting is
serene and the cottage is immaculate.
Thank you Wanda & Bill!
Julie and Family
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South Salem, NY
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| 01/05/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Goose Cove Cottage is a new rental and will be available Saturday, June 03,06.
To view comments from our Blueberry Ledge Cottage in Hancock, Maine, please go to vrbo # 33071 and click on comments.
Thank you,
Wanda and Bill
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