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Winter Rate: 1k month Nov -Mid May. Convo for details!

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets
3 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets
Flat-screen TV, video games, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Winter Rate: 1k month Nov -Mid May. Convo for details!

For special Winter rates, please send me a request with your preferred dates, mentioned Winter rates special and I will send you a special offer!

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 Village.

Handmade chocolates at Black Dinah, 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/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. There are no homes or neighbors nearby. The cottage sits close to a country road.

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. ***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 professionals, particularly 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 manager

Jen Rynbrandt

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking of any kind allowed on premises

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Boating on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 800 sq ft (74 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: No pets, no exceptions!

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children are welcome but home is not baby proof!

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
Note from host: No Parties whatsoever!
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Booking After MAY 15 Only to Protect my Staff
*BOOKING AFTER MAY 15 ONLY to protect my staff***

About the area

Map
Blue Hill, ME

What's nearby

  • The Barnacle - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Blue Hill Books - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Maine Maritime Academy - 23 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Toddy Pond - 27 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Acadia National Park - 43 min drive - 42.3 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wave - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bayview MKT And Takeou - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blaze Brewing Blue Hill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bagaduce Lunch - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Barncastle Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Winter Rate: 1k month Nov -Mid May. Convo for details! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Winter Rate: 1k month Nov -Mid May. Convo for details!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Winter Rate: 1k month Nov -Mid May. Convo for details!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Winter Rate: 1k month Nov -Mid May. Convo for details! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Jonathan Fisher House, Blue Hill Bay Gallery and The Barnacle. North Light Books and Blue Hill Books are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Winter Rate: 1k month Nov -Mid May. Convo for details! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Great place. Everything's just as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gyorgy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

DALE W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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