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Reviews of Newly refurbished OCEANFRONT HOUSE with sunrise and sunsets view.

Newly refurbished OCEANFRONT HOUSE with sunrise and sunsets view.
Roque Bluffs, ME

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
remote
property very remote but very senic
Stayed 62 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Hello Lin, Thanks for your review. Hope you will stay at my home in the future. I have other houses in the area also that may interest you. James

10/10 Excellent

Joyce P., Groton, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location.
Beautiful views, secluded, private and near town.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2022
Hello Joyce, Thanks for staying at my house. Happy you had a great stay in Rogues Bluff and a great relaxing vacation. I apreciate the review you submitted very much. Thankyou James

8/10 Good

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property
Was a nice clean cottage. Could use more hooks to hang clothes as there are no closets. Cutting a few trees would improve the view of the bay. Had the privilege of watching a bobcat outside the porch. Was nice. Saw deer too. Quiet was superb.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2022
Thanks again Mark, You were a great guest and hope you return soon. Thanks James

10/10 Excellent

Lorie p., Johnstown

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful and peaceful place on earth!
The cottage was wonderful just what we were looking for. James was wonderful and very helpful ,I was able to contact him and his response was great. There's a path that goes down to the water wear you can clam at low tide and fish at high tide .We saw some deer and numerous Turkey's on the property. If you are looking for a place to unwind and get back to nature but still have all your creature comforts this is the place for you! We can't wait to go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2021
Thanks Lorie for your review, this is appreciated and hope to see you soon. James

4/10 Poor

George R.

Remote, very small with oversized antique furniture
Very remote, on the water but not easy to access. This is a Get Away From It location so not many local tourist attractions which could be good or bad depending on what you are looking for. Large size furniture in a small house makes it feel cramped and difficult to move about. Nice deck with views of sunsets - but through trees. Property cluttered and should be cleaned up.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Hello George, Thank you for your review. In a review perspective tennants are looking for cleanliness how the house is supplied with linnens pots and pans etc. Telling me trees block some of the view, ocean is hard to get to even though there is a level path to the ocean.

4/10 Poor

Sangina P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bar Harbor Vacation
Upon arrival at the property we were very surprised/pleased with the view. As we entered the house the smell of moth balls was killer. Nice house at 1st, but after further exploration, we were a bit quiet. I found clothes in the drawer from a previous renter and the draws were sandy. After looking at the bed coverings, I wanted to head straight to the nearest store to buy sheets. The bed my son claimed had a sheet with a stain that looked like blood. Upon contacting the owner via email, he replied that the cleaners did not have sufficient time to clean up properly. That is inexcusable as the stain was very obvious and disgusting. A simple sheet, which should’ve been thrown out and replaced, 10 seconds max. I could not bring myself to sit on the sofa as it was very old and looked very dirty. Our goal was to find a location that's not very far from Bar Harbor, which is where we spent our days. The drive eventually became a hassle. We eventually cut our vacation short by (2) days due to expected rain. If the home was cleaner and more comfortable, we would’ve stayed. The home does have potential and the view is great with the wrap around balcony. Just get rid of all of the furniture, buy new ones and spend some money on new more updated bed sheets. I hate giving negative reviews, but I like to be comfortable on my vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2021
The tennat was met at the house upon arrival, the housekeeper just finished cleaning the house and upon inspection, no issuees or concern were brought to the housekeepers attention. The next day she brought to my attention a small stain on the bedspread. I told her there was another set of bedding in the bureau, I told here the staine was overlooked and appologised too her and offered a discount on here stay. I didn't hear back from after that and thought all was fine. Hope she has a better stay next year. Good luck and thanks for your review. James

6/10 Okay

Debraj B., New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness
Disappointing!
No issues with the property itself - it is in the middle of a scenic wooded area and close to the water. However, the description is not accurate as the water is barely visible from the house (lots of trees) and it anyway recedes during the day with a low tide. We arrived earlier than the stated check-in time and were greeted rudely by the cleaner. The stay was not bad but we were shocked to see a hefty additional cleaning fee applied to our bill, which more than doubled the standard cleaning fee. The owner said this was due to the fact that the pots and pans were burnt. Yes, we did not clean those pans before we left but what else do you expect when there was no dishwasher and the quality of those pans was pretty sub-standard (really thin flimsy metal). We made sure all the garbage was in the garbage bag but the owner claims the house was left very dirty. We raised the issue with Vrbo customer service but they default to the owner’s side of the story - the onus of providing proof was on us (tell me who clicks pics of the house before they leave!). Moreover, the owner doesn’t live in the area so I guess the cleaners are cooking up stories and running a scam.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2021
Hello, Actually you were charged for extra extra cleaning because you left the house very dirty, like you said my care giver takes pictures of when the tenant leaves the house, especially when the house is left very dirty like you left the house. Also the screen door frame was bent and had to be repaired. You should be more responsible when staying in someone's house in the future. Thanks for your review of my house. James

8/10 Good

Pat C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cottage. Photos of site were misleading.
Good.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2021
Thanks for your review, Don't understand how you can say the photo's of the property were misleading. Doesn't really make sense! Sincerely James

10/10 Excellent

Katie H., Central Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property with waterfront view of the tidal cove
My family of four (kids ages 11 and 7) enjoyed our stay at this property. We appreciated the new kitchen and appliances, the three bedrooms with empty dressers that could organize our clothing, the provision of linens, and that our dog could be with us and enjoy the property. We had no (human) neighbors within sight or earshot—we saw deer, red squirrels, and—in the cove— a seal. There’s a path to walk down and sit by the water—very peaceful. The owner was responsive for any questions we had. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2021
Thank you so much for your review and that you enjoyed my home by the sea. Take care and have a wonderful summer. Thanks James

4/10 Poor

Ty J.

A disappointment that turned into a mess
I’ll start by saying that this is the first negative review I’ve ever had to leave & the first negative review ever given of me as a guest. I don’t enjoy leaving a negative review and grateful it’s been a rare experience. First I’ll start with a few things I wish that I had known but wasn’t obvious in the pics: 1) The bedroom spaces are overly crowded with antique furniture. While they are beautiful pieces, they crowd the rooms so much that there is scarcely a place to put your suitcase. There really isn’t even much of a walkway. 2) The living space is similarly crowded with only a two seat sofa and a rocking chair that’s bottom is busted out it. There were six of us and it wasn’t possible to be in that space together. 3) The home has has blonde wood floors and black asphalt drive. Therefore, owner requests you not wear your shoes in the house. Fine for adults. Tricky for kids who aren’t use to that at home. 4) Ocean view is partially obstructed by trees. You need to go down a path off of drive to see it well. Some of these may change but for our visit these were additional challenges: 1) We removed 25 moth balls from the inside of the house. Owner cited past negative experience w dead mouse in an appliance at a different property. Smell was overwhelming and gave us all headaches. I had to wash clothes I had laundered there to get rid of smell once we were home. It clung to our things. 2) no microwave - infant taking bottles so not ideal 3) Vaccum cleaner hardly worked at all. Mostly dumped dirt back out on floor. 4) Infant got his arm stuck in a glue trap that was under a console table. I couldn’t see it but he did. Thankfully it mostly stuck to his sleeper 5) Washer wasn’t draining and spinning properly Those were some of the issues we had. When we arrived, I was very close to leaving and contacting VRBO for help due to the moth ball issue and the fact that it I could tell we’d be pretty uncomfortable. I actually cried, but we stayed. The day we left was whirlwind. We were dealing with a family emergency. The owner has accused us of destroying his property. We did no such thing. We left the home messier than usual and I did tie back his curtains due to no other way to raise or open them. He claims this ruined them. My daughters scab bled on a set of sheets. He claims thus requires replacing rather than washing. And much more. It’s beyond the pale. Maybe you’ll have better luck but I regret our choice to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul 2021
My response is simple This slob with 5 children destroyed my house. She ruined my pots and pans broke furniture, left crab carcasses all over the yard, broke my refrigerator trays, left dirty diapers with crap in every basket, pictures to prove. Ruined with staines two sets of sheets and bed spreads. Garbage left all over the house, Soda sprayed alover everything. Like I say I always have pictures taken so when Verbo asked to see what people leave a house that is not theirs a complete disaster. Two people 7 hours to clean this tells you something. She was charged extra 200.00 for damages and another 500.00 pending. I wish I could post the pictures that were taken after she left. You would just shake your head. Worst tennant that ever stayed at my house.

10/10 Excellent

Ronald S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, convenient cabin.
Nice, convenient, small house in very nice location.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2020
Thanks Ron for taking time give me this nice review. Hope you had a wonderful vacation. Thanks James

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Area
The area is secluded and beautiful. We saw deer, rabbits, owls, and a few hawks. The location is perfect, with a grocery store and other amenities a short drive away. We had a minor issue, and James was quick to respond. We were looking for something centrally located to see multiple things on the Maine coast, and this was perfect for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

madeline F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
This property is the perfect place to get away from life and just enjoy nature. It is in the ideal spot with easy access to all of the state parks along the coast. The best part of this property are the sunrises and sunsets over the cove. The house was very clean and had all the necessities. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2020
Thank you for taking time to write this kind review. James

10/10 Excellent

Sheree J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private & Convenient to Everything
Lovely new property, waterfront view--fun to watch the seagulls walk on the bay at low tide--and to see the stars at night. The location was private and peaceful and still near to everything. Clean and comfortable--a great getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2020
Hello, Glad you had a great vacation and glad you could relax in probably the most peacefull place on earth. Thanks for your review. James

8/10 Good

Preston D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet getaway
Very nice cottage with all new appliances. If you want to get away from it all, this is the place to be. Very large deck to relax on with new table and chairs. We have really enjoyed our stay here.