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Terrain de l’hébergement
Téléviseur, foyer, lecteur de DVD, livres
Intérieur
Extérieur
Chaise longue, serviettes de plage

Avis

9,6 sur 10 – 
Exceptionnel

Maison entière

3 chambres2 salles de bain6 personnes

Commodités populaires

  • Stationnement disponible
  • Barbecue
  • Espace extérieur
  • Cuisine
  • Foyer
  • Vue sur l’océan

Explorez la région

Map
Harpswell, ME
  • Baie de Casco
    ‪1 min à pied‬
  • Land's End Gift Shop
    ‪3 min à pied‬
  • Bailey Island Bridge
    ‪4 min en voiture‬
  • Portland, Maine (PWM-Aéroport international Portland Jetport)
    ‪61 min en voiture‬

Options de chambre

À propos du quartier

Bailey Island

Au bord de la mer.À 5 minutes de marche de cottage, vous trouverez Baie de Casco et Land's End Gift Shop. Bailey Island Bridge et Cobwork Bridge se trouvent également à moins de 5 km.
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À proximité

  • Baie de Casco - 1 min à pied
  • Land's End Gift Shop - 3 min à pied
  • Bailey Island Bridge - 4 min en voiture
  • Cobwork Bridge - 4 min en voiture
  • LL Bean Flagship Store (grand magasin de vêtements et équipements de loisirs) - 42 min en voiture

Transport

  • Gare de Brunswick-Maine Street : à 34 min en voiture
  • Portland, Maine (PWM-Aéroport international Portland Jetport) : à 61 min en voiture

Restaurants

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

À propos de cet hébergement

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Vous aurez la maison entière pour vous et ne la partagerez qu’avec d’autres voyageurs de votre groupe.

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

Gestionnaire de l’hébergement

Carter Smith

Langues

Anglais

Commodités de l’hébergement

Plage

  • Chaises longues sur la plage
  • Serviettes de plage

Ski

  • Ski de fond à proximité

Piscine/spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Disponible dans le cottage : Wi-Fi

Stationnement et transport

  • Voiture recommandée
  • Stationnement sur place

Cuisine

  • Batterie de cuisine, vaisselle et couverts
  • Bouilloire électrique
  • Cafetière-théière
  • Casserole de homard ou de crabe
  • Épices
  • Essuie-tout
  • Four
  • Four à micro-ondes
  • Grille-pain
  • Mélangeur
  • Moulin à café
  • Réfrigérateur
  • Surface de cuisson

Restauration

  • Table de salle à manger

Chambres

  • 3 chambres
  • Draps fournis

Salle de bain

  • 2 salles de bain
  • Papier de toilette
  • Savon
  • Séchoir à cheveux
  • Serviettes fournies

Lieux de séjour

  • Foyer
  • Salle de séjour
  • Table de salle à manger

Divertissement

  • Chaîne audio
  • Jeux
  • Lecteur de DVD
  • Livres
  • Téléviseur
  • Vidéothèque

Espaces extérieurs

  • Balcon
  • Barbecue
  • Jardin
  • Meubles extérieurs

Buanderie

  • Buanderie à proximité

Espaces de travail

  • Bureau
  • Bureau
  • Chaise de bureau

Confort

  • Chauffage

Animaux de compagnie

  • Animaux d’assistance seulement (animaux domestiques non acceptés)

Accessibilité

  • Hébergement non-fumeurs
  • Commentaire de l’hôte : There is a 500$ charge if smoking occurs

Services et commodités

  • Fer et planche à repasser
  • Téléphone

Points d’intérêt de l’endroit

  • À proximité d’un centre de magasins d’usine
  • À proximité d’un port de plaisance
  • À proximité d’un salon de beauté/spa
  • À proximité de l’océan
  • Hôpital à proximité
  • Sur la rive

Activités

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Baignade à proximité
  • Cyclisme à proximité
  • Écotourisme à proximité
  • Excursions d’observation de la faune à pied à proximité
  • Golf à proximité
  • Kayak à proximité
  • Motonautisme à proximité
  • Observation d’oiseaux à proximité
  • Observation des baleines à proximité
  • Pêche à proximité
  • Sentiers de randonnée ou de vélo à proximité
  • Surf ou surf horizontal à proximité
  • Voile à proximité

Dispositifs de sécurité

  • Détecteur de monoxyde de carbone (L’hôte a indiqué qu’il y avait un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone dans l’hébergement.)
  • Détecteur de fumée (L’hôte a indiqué qu’il y avait un détecteur de fumée dans l’hébergement.)
  • Trousse de premiers soins
  • Extincteur
  • Verrou de sûreté

Information générale

  • Jardin

Politiques

Arrivée

Arrivée à partir de 16 h
Arrivée sans contact offerte
Âge minimal pour l’enregistrement : 25 ans

Départ

L’heure limite de départ est 10 h.

Instructions spéciales pour l’enregistrement

L’hôte vous enverra un courriel contenant les instructions relatives à l’arrivée et au départ.

Animaux de compagnie

  • Les animaux de compagnie ne sont pas acceptés, à l’exception des animaux d’assistance.

Enfants et lits supplémentaires

  • Children are welcome.

Renseignements importants

À savoir

Des frais par personne supplémentaire peuvent s’appliquer et varient selon les politiques de l’établissement.
Une pièce d’identité avec photo émise par le gouvernement et un dépôt en espèces, une carte de crédit ou une carte de débit pour couvrir les frais accessoires peuvent être requis à l’arrivée.
Les demandes spéciales sont sujettes à la disponibilité au moment de l’enregistrement et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires. Les demandes spéciales ne peuvent pas être garanties.
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe, y compris les réunions familiales et les fêtes d’anniversaire, sont autorisés sur place (12 personnes maximum).
Commentaire de l’hôte : Event fees apply and require additional insurance
L’hôte a indiqué qu’il y avait un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone dans l’hébergement.
L’hôte a indiqué qu’il y avait un détecteur de fumée dans l’hébergement.
Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : un extincteur, une trousse de premiers soins et une serrure à pêne dormant.
Cet établissement est géré par l’intérmediaire de notre partenaire Vrbo. Vrbo vous enverra un courriel contenant un lien vers un compte Vrbo qui vous permettra de modifier ou d’annuler votre réservation.
Les clients supplémentaires peuvent faire l'objet de suppléments, conformément à la politique de l'établissement.
Une pièce d’identité avec photo émise par le gouvernement et un dépôt en espèces, une carte de crédit ou une carte de débit pour couvrir les frais accessoires peuvent être requis à l’arrivée.
Les demandes spéciales dépendent de la disponibilité au moment de l’enregistrement. Elle ne peuvent être garanties et peuvent occasionner des frais supplémentaires.
    Cet hébergement est géré par un(e) hôte privé(e), et non par un(e) professionnel(le) exploitant un commerce ou une entreprise. Les fêtes et les événements de groupe, y compris les réunions familiales et les fêtes d’anniversaire, sont autorisés sur place (12 personnes maximum). Commentaire de l’hôte : Event fees apply and require additional insurance Pour assurer la sécurité des clients, chaque hébergement de l'établissement comprend un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone, un extincteur, un détecteur de fumée, une trousse de premiers soins et une serrure à pêne dormant.

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

Avis

9,6

Exceptionnel

Note de 10 – Excellent, d’après 52 avis sur 61." "
Note de 8 – Bien, d’après 5 avis sur 61." "
Note de 6 – Acceptable, d’après 2 avis sur 61." "
Note de 4 – Médiocre, d’après 0 avis sur 61." "
Note de 2 – Terrible, d’après 2 avis sur 61." "

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Propreté

Avis

10/10 – Excellent

Jennifer B.

Séjour de 4 nuits en octobre 2024

10/10 – Excellent

Jane S.

Points forts : Propreté
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.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2024

6/10 – Acceptable

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.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2024

2/10 – Terrible

Gerry R.

Points faibles : Propreté
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.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2024

10/10 – Excellent

David M.

Points forts : Propreté
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.
Séjour de 3 nuits en juin 2024

10/10 – Excellent

heather D., Lubbock, usa

Points forts : Propreté
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!!!
Séjour de 3 nuits en mai 2024

10/10 – Excellent

Voyageur vérifié

Points forts : Propreté
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!
Séjour de 3 nuits en septembre 2023

10/10 – Excellent

Howard S.

Points forts : Propreté
Classic Maine cottage experience
Pretty much the perfect Maine coastal cottage.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2023

10/10 – Excellent

Leslie C.

Points forts : Propreté
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!
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2023

10/10 – Excellent

Spencer S.

Points forts : Propreté
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!
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2023

10/10 – Excellent

Gary N.

Points forts : Propreté
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.
Séjour de 14 nuits en juillet 2023

10/10 – Excellent

Courtney W.

Points forts : Propreté
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.-
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2023

8/10 – Bien

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.
Séjour de 7 nuits en septembre 2022

10/10 – Excellent

Allyson H.

Points forts : Propreté
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
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2022

10/10 – Excellent

James C.

Points forts : Propreté
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!
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2022

10/10 – Excellent

Marianne G.

Points forts : Propreté
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!
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2022

10/10 – Excellent

Tessa W.

Points forts : Propreté
Dreamy Gills
This house was a dream and I hope to return again and again.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2022

10/10 – Excellent

Sandy M.

Points forts : Propreté
ideal
It was the perfect Maine experience.
Séjour de 4 nuits en juin 2022

10/10 – Excellent

Thomas M., NYC NY

Points forts : Propreté
Magical
Incredible home, Ideal location
Séjour de 7 nuits en octobre 2021

8/10 – Bien

Pat C., No. Salem

Points forts : Propreté
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.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2021

10/10 – Excellent

Jason F.

Points forts : Propreté
Extraordinary property in a very special location.
One of the best and most relaxing vacations we have had in years. Highly recommended
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2021

8/10 – Bien

Donald R.

Points forts : Propreté
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.
Séjour de 14 nuits en juin 2021

10/10 – Excellent

Adam D.

Points forts : Propreté
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.
Séjour de 3 nuits en octobre 2020

10/10 – Excellent

Voyageur vérifié

Points forts : Propreté
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!
Séjour de 5 nuits en octobre 2020

10/10 – Excellent

Mariane H.

Points forts : Propreté
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.
Séjour de 5 nuits en octobre 2019