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PRIVATE OCEANFRONT RETREAT - enjoy the peace and quiet of an historic Maine home

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Terrein van de accommodatie
Exterieur
Interieur
Televisie, een open haard, een dvd-speler en boeken
Dineren

Beoordelingen

9,6 op 10 –
Uitzonderlijk

Gehele woning

3 slaapkamers2 badkamersMax. aantal: 6

Populaire voorzieningen

  • Parkeerplaatsen beschikbaar
  • Open haard
  • Keuken
  • Barbecue
  • Buitenruimte
  • Uitzicht op zee

Over deze accommodatie

Een plek voor jezelf

Je hebt de gehele woning helemaal voor jezelf en hoeft dus alleen met je reisgezelschap te delen.

PRIVATE OCEANFRONT RETREAT - enjoy the peace and quiet of an historic Maine home

HISTORIC ISLAND COTTAGE
Built in 1918, The Gills is an original summer cottage perched above the sea at the very end of Bailey Island. Secluded far from the road, nestled in a grove of pine and spruce, the house is pure tranquility. Each beautifully appointed room is both comfortable and authentic.

Enjoy naps on the porch swing or walk to nearby beaches, restaurants and shops. Explore tide pools along the rocky coastline. Go sailing or kayaking. Fish for striped bass from the rocks, just steps from the porch. Enjoy fresh lobster pulled from the ocean that morning by one of the local lobstermen.

Whatever you choose to do, it all comes back to the view. Clear and calm one day, misty and grey the next. Sit back and watch the sea and sky change with the weather. Hour by hour. Minute by minute. Always beautiful. Always different.

The Gills will give you the opportunity to slow down, and remember how good it feels to do nothing at all, surrounded by friends and family.

THE GILLS sleeps 6 - with two queen beds and two twin beds.
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THE GILLS GROUP

THE GILLS GROUP is a collection of oceanfront cottages that can be rented together for larger groups or intimate events. The cottages are adjacent, each with its own spectacular ocean views.

For larger groups - please check out the other GILLS GROUP cottages (Jaquish Lane and The Red House).

Jaquish Lane sleeps 12 (VRBO property # 733483) and The Red House sleeps 4 (VRBO property # 1063510). Renting two (or more) of THE GILLS GROUP cottages together is the perfect way for larger groups to be “together” while still having a space of your own.
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BAILEY ISLAND

25 minutes from Brunswick and Bowdoin College. 40 minutes from Freeport and L.L.Bean. 50 minutes from Portland - Bailey Island is the perfect place to unplug, relax and recharge.
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THE OWNER
My name is Carter Smith and I am the owner of THE GILLS GROUP (The Red House #1063510, Jaquish Lane #733483 and The Gills). I was born on Bailey Island and after traveling the world I know that this little island is special. As both a photographer and filmmaker, I travel quite a bit and I've furnished the houses with things I've collected from around the world (and around Maine). These are not just "rental properties"to me . These are houses I've designed and furnished with love and attention to detail - places where I spend time with family and friends whenever I get the chance. Places that I love sharing.
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FROM THE GUESTBOOK

"We fell in love with the cottage as soon as we climbed the steps to the porch and saw the expansive ocean views."
Julia K.

"You have created a beautiful retreat that captures a time when life was slower and the focus was on what is truly important - those we love."
Cynthia M.

"Walking into The Gills was like taking a step back into another time. Every room feels like it has a story to tell."
Alison C.

"There are special touches in every room, and the owner has gone above and beyond with great mattresses, linens and towels"
Aja M.

"We loved starting each day on the porch with our coffee - watching the lobster boats, seabirds, and the changing colors of the ocean"
Kelly B.

"The location is breathtaking, with wonderful sunrises and sunsets."
Kim F.

"This place has stolen our family's hearts."
Michelle K.
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
This cottage is perfect if you're seeking an authentic Maine experience and love historic homes - BUT - The Gills is over 100 years old and has all of the quirks of an old home. There are changes in the level of the floor at several of the thresholds between rooms. The original horsehair plaster in the upstairs bedrooms and hallway is intact - and imperfect in places. The original canvas floor runner on the stairs is still in place - and shows it's age with the wear of the many people who have enjoyed this magical cottage. As the owner - and lover of historic homes - I have chosen to keep these original details intact. If you are expecting something glossy and perfect and new - then The Gills is probably not the cottage for you. If you love the authentic charm of a truly historic home - the quirks and odd details that can't fully be shown in a photograph - then you just may fall in love. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact our property manager David Johnson - Dave@thegillsgroup.com


Keywords: Private, Oceanfront, Family, Cottage

Accommodatiebeheerder

Carter Smith

Talen

Engels

Voeg datums toe voor prijzen

Accommodatie-voorzieningen

Strand

  • Strandlakens
  • Strandstoelen

Wintersport

  • Langlaufloipe in de buurt

Zwembad/spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Beschikbaar in de cottage: wifi

Parkeren en vervoer

  • Auto aanbevolen
  • Parkeerplekken ter plaatse

Keuken

  • Blender
  • Broodrooster
  • Elektrische waterkoker
  • Keukenpapier
  • Koelkast
  • Koffiemolen
  • Koffiezetapparaat/waterkoker
  • Kookgerei, borden en bestek
  • Kookplaat
  • Kruiden
  • Microgolfoven
  • Oven
  • Pan voor kreeft/krab

Eetopties

  • Eettafel

Slaapkamers

  • 3 slaapkamers
  • Beddengoed inbegrepen

Badkamer

  • 2 badkamers
  • Haardroger
  • Handdoeken inbegrepen
  • Toiletpapier
  • Zeep

Woonruimtes

  • Eettafel
  • Open haard
  • Woonkamer

Entertainment

  • Boeken
  • Dvd-speler
  • Spellen
  • Stereo-installatie
  • Tv
  • Videobibliotheek

Buiten

  • Balkon
  • Barbecue
  • Tuin
  • Tuinmeubels

Wasvoorzieningen

  • Wasserette in de omgeving

Werkplekken

  • Bureau
  • Bureaustoel
  • Kantoor

Comfort

  • Verwarming

Huisdieren

  • Alleen assistentiedieren (geen huisdieren toegelaten)

Toegankelijkheidsvoorzieningen

  • Rookvrije accommodatie
  • Opmerking van de eigenaar: There is a 500$ charge if smoking occurs

Diensten en faciliteiten

  • Strijkijzer/strijkplank
  • Telefoon

Uitgelichte locatiekenmerken

  • Aan het water
  • Dicht bij de jachthaven
  • Dicht bij de oceaan
  • Dicht bij een outletcentrum
  • Dicht bij een spa
  • Dicht bij een ziekenhuis

Dingen om te doen

  • Golf
  • Kajak
  • Ecotours in de buurt
  • Golfbaan in de buurt
  • Kajakken in de buurt
  • Motorbootverhuur in de buurt
  • Mountainbiken in de buurt
  • Natuurwandelingen in de buurt
  • Surfen/bodyboarden in de buurt
  • Vismogelijkheid in de buurt
  • Vogelspotten in de buurt
  • Walvissen spotten in de buurt
  • Wandel-/fietsroutes in de buurt
  • Zeilen in de buurt
  • Zwemmogelijkheid in de buurt

Veiligheidsvoorzieningen

  • Koolmonoxidemelder (de eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een koolmonoxidemelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie)
  • Rookmelder (de eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een rookmelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie)
  • EHBO-doos
  • Brandblusser
  • Veiligheidsslot

Algemeen

  • Tuin

Gelijkaardige accommodaties

Terras

PRIVATE OCEANFRONT COMPOUND with spectacular ocean views from nearly every room

  • Uitzicht op zee
  • Keuken
  • Wasmachine
  • Droogkast
10.0 van 10, Uitzonderlijk, 102 beoordelingen
PRIVATE OCEANFRONT COMPOUND with spectacular ocean views from nearly every room

Beleid

Inchecken

Inchecken kan vanaf 16.00 uur
In- en uitchecken zonder direct persoonlijk contact
Minimale leeftijd om in te checken: 25

Uitchecken

Uitchecken voor 10.00 uur

Speciale incheckinstructies

Je ontvangt een e-mail van de eigenaar met instructies over het in- en uitchecken

Huisdieren

Geen huisdieren toegelaten (uitgezonderd assistentiedieren en daar wordt geen toeslag voor aangerekend)

Kinderen en extra bedden

Kinderen zijn welkom.

Belangrijke informatie

Algemene info

Deze accommodatie wordt beheerd door een particuliere eigenaar, d.w.z. een persoon die niet handelt vanuit zijn/haar vakgebied, bedrijf of beroep. De consumentenwetgeving van de EU, met inbegrip van het herroepingsrecht, is niet van toepassing op je boeking. Voor je boeking geldt het annuleringsbeleid van de particuliere eigenaar.
Afhankelijk van het accommodatiebeleid kan voor extra personen een toeslag worden aangerekend.
Tijdens het inchecken dien je in het geval van incidentele kosten mogelijk een geldig identiteitsbewijs voor te leggen en een borgsom in contanten, per bankkaart of kredietkaart te betalen.
Speciale verzoeken kunnen, indien mogelijk, bij check-in worden ingewilligd. Hiervoor kunnen extra kosten worden aangerekend. Speciale verzoeken kunnen niet worden gegarandeerd.
Feesten en evenementen (inclusief familiefeesten en verjaardagsfeesten) met max. 12 aanwezigen zijn ter plaatse toegelaten
Opmerking van de gastheer/-vrouw: Event fees apply and require additional insurance
De eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een koolmonoxidemelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie.
De eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een rookmelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie.
De accommodatie beschikt over de volgende veiligheidsvoorzieningen: een brandblusapparaat, een EHBO-koffer en een veiligheidsslot
Deze accommodatie wordt beheerd via onze partner, Vrbo. Je ontvangt een e-mail van Vrbo met een link naar een Vrbo-account, waarmee je je boeking kunt aanpassen of annuleren.

Overige info

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Over deze buurt

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Harpswell, ME

In de buurt

  • Casco Bay - 1 min. wandelen - 0.0 km
  • Land's End Gift Shop - 3 min. wandelen - 0.3 km
  • Cobwork Bridge - 5 min. rijden - 4.0 km
  • Bailey Island Bridge - 5 min. rijden - 4.3 km
  • Ash Cove Pottery - 36 min. rijden - 30.0 km

Lokaal vervoer

  • Station Brunswick Maine Street - 34 min. rijden
  • Portland, Maine (PWM-Internationale luchthaven Portland - Jetport) - 61 min. rijden

Restaurants

  • ‪Cook's Lobster House - ‬5 min. rijden
  • ‪Dolphin Marina and Restaurant - ‬37 min. rijden
  • ‪Erica's Seafood - ‬37 min. rijden
  • ‪Allen's Seafood - ‬24 min. rijden
  • ‪Salt Cod Cafe - ‬4 min. rijden

Veelgestelde vragen

Zijn huisdieren welkom bij PRIVATE OCEANFRONT RETREAT - enjoy the peace and quiet of an historic Maine home?

Nee, alleen assistentiedieren zijn welkom bij deze accommodatie.

Hoe laat kan ik bij PRIVATE OCEANFRONT RETREAT - enjoy the peace and quiet of an historic Maine home inchecken?

Inchecken is mogelijk vanaf 16.00 uur.

Tot hoe laat kan ik bij PRIVATE OCEANFRONT RETREAT - enjoy the peace and quiet of an historic Maine home uitchecken?

Je dient om uiterlijk 10.00 uur uit te checken.

Waar staat PRIVATE OCEANFRONT RETREAT - enjoy the peace and quiet of an historic Maine home?

Deze cottage ligt aan het water, op 5 minuten wandelen van Casco Bay en Land's End Gift Shop. Ook Mackerel Cove en Bailey Island Bridge liggen op 5 km afstand.

Beoordelingen over PRIVATE OCEANFRONT RETREAT - enjoy the peace and quiet of an historic Maine home

Beoordelingen

9,6

Uitzonderlijk

Gastenscore: 10 - Uitstekend. 52 van 61 beoordelingen
Gastenscore: 8 - Goed. 5 van 61 beoordelingen
Gastenscore: 6 - Redelijk. 2 van 61 beoordelingen
Gastenscore: 4 - Matig. 0 van 61 beoordelingen
Gastenscore: 2 - Ontzettend slecht. 2 van 61 beoordelingen

9,0/10

Netheid

Beoordelingen

10/10 – Uitstekend

Jennifer B.

4 nachten verbleven in oktober 2024

10/10 – Uitstekend

Jane S.

Positief: Netheid

A Wrinkle in Time

Dating from 1918, vacationing in this cottage was a quiet visual delight. The view from the front porch, overlooking the evergreen trees and blueberry bushes, out to the ever-changing ocean will stay in my mind throughout the year. The house itself is much the way it has always been, simple, rustic and quiet; off the beaten path, a retreat with few conveniences, a great place to look and contemplate, to read and draw. For us, it was perfect.
7 nachten verbleven in juli 2024

6/10 – Redelijk

Kathy A.

Kathy

The location and view were wonderful! The home Itself is deteriorating. The rot on the columns holding up the porch was concerning, There was standing water outside the back porch. It needs work.
7 nachten verbleven in juli 2024

2/10 – Ontzettend slecht

Gerry R.

Negatief: Netheid

Dark, dingy, dilapidated.

Disappointment is an understatement. The location of the house was as expected but the disrepair of the structure was not ...nor was the depressing decor. We left early. I will not trust VRBO again until they certify a property to a decent standard.
7 nachten verbleven in juni 2024

10/10 – Uitstekend

David M.

Positief: Netheid

Re-Energize

This is the perfect spot to just relax, forget about time and what day it is. Just sit and watch the water, fish off the rocky coast, play games and eat lobster. The house is magical, a quirky old cottage with fantastic aesthetic feel. We enjoyed every moment and will consider a return.
3 nachten verbleven in juni 2024

10/10 – Uitstekend

heather D., Lubbock, usa

Positief: Netheid

Quintessential Maine!!

Oh my, where to start?? This is THE Maine house to stay at when you want peaceful, hidden and right off the cliff side of the ocean. The fireplace was so enjoyable for us coming from Texas and being on the colder side during a small storm haha. Carter the owner gave us such good recommendations on everything! The beds were very comfortable, we had all of the cooking utensils we needed and the wifi was strong throughout the house. I will admit I tried to buy the house from him but he politely declined. The history of the house is neat too and you can tell the years of love it had! We will be back!!!
3 nachten verbleven in mei 2024

10/10 – Uitstekend

Geverifieerde reiziger

Positief: Netheid

Rejuvenation

The perfect escape; private, the sound of the ocean crashing on the rocks, my wife and our dog Gus. The 4 days we just spent here were rejuvenating. Thank you for making it so seamless Dave. We will be back!
3 nachten verbleven in september 2023

10/10 – Uitstekend

Howard S.

Positief: Netheid

Classic Maine cottage experience

Pretty much the perfect Maine coastal cottage.
7 nachten verbleven in augustus 2023

10/10 – Uitstekend

Leslie C.

Positief: Netheid

Wonderful place to stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Gills. Dave, the property manager was very responsive and gave us great tips on kayak rental and where to put in. He was incredibly quick to reply with any questions we had and was very welcoming. The properly was clean and well maintained for an old home. The location can’t be beat and I could live on the porch overlooking the ocean- so comfortable and plenty of comfortable seats for everyone. I will remember that porch swing as my happy place for a long time to come. We look forward to coming back!
7 nachten verbleven in augustus 2023

10/10 – Uitstekend

Spencer S.

Positief: Netheid

Relaxing Vacation

My family of four stayed at this beautiful property for a week and my only regret is that we didn’t stay longer. It’s like going back in time in a good way. Very peaceful property right on the water. Every detail was well thought out as far as anything you need. Bailey island and surrounding small towns have so much character and charm. We would love to come back!
7 nachten verbleven in juli 2023

10/10 – Uitstekend

Gary N.

Positief: Netheid

July 2023

Would love to have had more of a 180° view of the ocean but the view we had was terrific and the 1918 home exuded charm and great style. Large living room fireplace was comfy and warm especially when we had some rain our first week. Walking down to the rocks was enjoyable and gave us wonderful memories.
14 nachten verbleven in juli 2023

10/10 – Uitstekend

Courtney W.

Positief: Netheid

Lovely!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Gills! The view was beautiful! The house was amazing and perfect for our family. We spent a lot of time on the porch swing, and fishing off the rocks. We explored the island on bikes and did some sea kayaking and hiking nearby as well.-
7 nachten verbleven in juli 2023

8/10 – Goed

Donald R.

Amazing location, great character

This home has a lot of character. This is our 2 year in a row visiting. As accurately described in the listing, it is rustic without washer, dryer, dishwasher and ac; however, the peacefulness it provides are worth it. Compared to our first visit, it is in need of some tlc, elbow grease and some repairs to the porch. We hope that plans are in order for a little extra love prior to next season because this home and location are incredible.
7 nachten verbleven in september 2022

10/10 – Uitstekend

Allyson H.

Positief: Netheid

Amazing Family Vacation

Thoroughly enjoyed our week long stay at this quaint cottage. After spending a week camping on Hermit Island several years ago, we were looking for an alternative that provided the same throwback and rustic feel, with the comforts of a home. The Gills certainly delivered. Jumping off the rocks and watching the ocean for hours on end were the highlights. We spent our days relaxing on the front porch, reading and admiring the sea. We were also fortunately to kayak out of Mackeral Cove. The Gills was just as described, and we appreciated all this home offered. We hope to be back, as Bailey Island may be our favorite Maine destination yet. Thanks for this special place! The Hicks family Concord, NH
7 nachten verbleven in juli 2022

10/10 – Uitstekend

James C.

Positief: Netheid

Family fun

We had a fantastic week at the Gills. It is everything we could have hoped for. Stunning location, warm feeling inside. Short walk to a gentle beach. Dream trip for our family. Hope we can come back soon!
7 nachten verbleven in juli 2022

10/10 – Uitstekend

Marianne G.

Positief: Netheid

New Favorite in Maine!

Our group of 5 with two "seniors" and three 20-30 somethings all loved our stay at The Gills. We had a hard time pulling ourselves away from the view on the front porch to enjoy all the other fun things to do in the area. Big front porch with comfortable furniture was the biggest hit with our group. We will definitely come back again. Our group loves to cook and we had great meals. Beds were comfortable, fans in the bedrooms were perfect when we found ourselves in a heatwave. Very private location and quiet. If you like to relax and watch the waves roll in and the boats go by, this is the place for you. Special treat was going down to the rocks very early and watching the sunrise!
7 nachten verbleven in juli 2022

10/10 – Uitstekend

Tessa W.

Positief: Netheid

Dreamy Gills

This house was a dream and I hope to return again and again.
7 nachten verbleven in juli 2022

10/10 – Uitstekend

Sandy M.

Positief: Netheid

ideal

It was the perfect Maine experience.
4 nachten verbleven in juni 2022

10/10 – Uitstekend

Thomas M., NYC NY

Positief: Netheid

Magical

Incredible home, Ideal location
7 nachten verbleven in oktober 2021

8/10 – Goed

Pat C., No. Salem

Positief: Netheid

Quirky old home

Very quirky old place, had a couple of issues which were promptly taken care of by Dave. Great view and porch, coffee maker makes the worst coffee. Just bought from the local store and microwaved in the morning. Salty water obviously due to location rather off when brushing your teeth. But all in all a unique experience.
7 nachten verbleven in juli 2021

10/10 – Uitstekend

Jason F.

Positief: Netheid

Extraordinary property in a very special location.

One of the best and most relaxing vacations we have had in years. Highly recommended
7 nachten verbleven in juli 2021

8/10 – Goed

Donald R.

Positief: Netheid

Almost Patadise

The porch, swing and view were amazing. Coffee on the rocks was breathtaking. The house had a lot of character and quirky charm. First few days were unseasonably warm but having the fans was appreciated. The location is perfect.
14 nachten verbleven in juni 2021

10/10 – Uitstekend

Adam D.

Positief: Netheid

Great Cottage!

Amazing cottage, one of cottage. So cozy. Will be back. Stunningly beautiful island. The cottage is on the water and loved the interior design.
3 nachten verbleven in oktober 2020

10/10 – Uitstekend

Geverifieerde reiziger

Positief: Netheid

One of a kind

The Gills is an extremely special property on the cliffs of Bailey Island. It was our first time on the island and we had an incredible stay. The property was impeccably cleaned and the main room was decorated in a unique way that made the place feel like home. We can’t wait to go back!
5 nachten verbleven in oktober 2020

10/10 – Uitstekend

Mariane H.

Positief: Netheid

Rustic Retreat

The Gills was a great place to relax and unplug from all the busyness. The location is off the beaten path and feels very secluded which was a plus for my family. My favorite part about the placed was to sit out on the porch swing and read a book. The house is rustic but has a lot of character and feels homey. The place could probably benefit from some decluttering.
5 nachten verbleven in oktober 2019