Sullivan Vacation Rental cottage

Your Sanctuary for the Soul: Huckleberry Hideaway at Light Heart Retreat

Description Cottage, 1200 sq. ft.,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, 1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bath
Amenities near the ocean, rural, sauna, garden, terrace, balcony
Rates per property (USD)
$170 - $230/night 
Joanna Pinney Buell
207-422-8234
Speaks: English

Photos and Description of the Sullivan vacation cottage rental 1 Queen Bed up. 1 Queen down. 1 1/2 baths. Sleeps 4.

Huckleberry Hideaway at Light Heart Retreat is an all season cottage with a panoramic view of Taunton Bay and mountains to the west and overlooking a pristine quarry from the east bedroom window. The 'Huck' brings the outdoors in, with pine and granite features harvested mindfully from Light Heart Retreat. The attention to detail in this fine retreat house, is experienced as serenity and harmony by our guests. One can see the stars and the moon rise through the skylights at the foot of the queen size bed on the 2nd story. A west facing deck has sunset views. To the south you're overlooking a standing stone circle where guests have experienced profound insights. A 1st floor bedroom has a queen bed, desk, built-in bureau, sky light and a private granite patio. The Huck is cozy in inclement weather with it's Jotul stove and in floor heating, but hope for clear skies or a few snow flakes so that you may enjoy the outdoor hot tub. See our website for additional amenities such as sauna.
Sullivan cottage rental - South Side, Huckleberry Hideaway

South Side, Huckleberry Hideaway

Sullivan cottage rental - Deck with View onto Taunton Bay

Deck with View onto Taunton Bay

Sullivan cottage rental - Wood-fired sauna & Glider

Wood-fired sauna & Glider

Sullivan cottage rental - Huckleberry's Kitchen

Huckleberry's Kitchen

Sullivan cottage rental - Cozy, Comfy Window Seating

Cozy, Comfy Window Seating

Sullivan cottage rental - Watch a DVD or the Fire Light

Watch a DVD or the Fire Light

Sullivan cottage rental - Dining Nook with view to the Bay

Dining Nook with view to the Bay

Sullivan cottage rental - Granite Patio with Bay view

Granite Patio with Bay view

Sullivan cottage rental - Canoe at Twilight

Canoe at Twilight

Sullivan cottage rental - Nothing like a hot tub in the winter!

Nothing like a hot tub in the winter!

Sullivan cottage rental - Reversing Falls, Just 2 miles Away

Reversing Falls, Just 2 miles Away

Sullivan cottage rental - Autumn View from Bedroom Deck

Autumn View from Bedroom Deck

Location: Downeast and Acadia < Maine < USA

Nearest Airport: Bangor International at 40 Miles
Nearest Beach: beach at 15.0 Miles
Car: necessary
Visit Acadia for site seeing, hiking, horse back riding, a whale watch, schooner ride, cross-country skiing in the winter. Many craft shows, fairs and local festivals through out summer and fall--wonderful local crafts people with great galleries. Rent kayaks or bikes. Visit nearby Schoodic Point. Sail on a schooner from Bar Harbor or go whale watching. Schoodic for the Arts Program: great, short workshops in storytelling, music, art...Eat lobster in the rough. Visit Theodore Roosevelt's Campabello. Attend the Rockport Blues Festival, first weekend after 4th of July. Bangor American Folk Festival, last weekend in August. Weekend contra dances. So much to do, see and eat!

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Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in Sullivan, Maine

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Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
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Fall 2009 Sep 8, 2009 - Jun 20, 2010 - $170 $170 $170 - - 2 Nights
Notes: One night available at $200.
Summer 2010 Jun 21, 2010 - Sep 9, 2010 - $230 $230 $230 - - 5 Nights

Additional information about rental rates

  • $160-$260/night
  • Payment is by check or money order. 50% down to make the reservation, the balance due 30 days prior to arrival. Signed rental agreement required. Damage deposit of $200, by separate check will be held for one week after departure and returned in full, if no damages.
  • Our high season week begins on Monday with check in at 4 PM. Departure the following Sunday with check out at 11 AM. Please schedule your stay accordingly! This gives our guests time to pack and to arrive on a day with much less traffic. It allows ourselves and guests to participate in the wonderful local summer and fall festivals that take place over the weekends in our area. It makes for an unhurried departure. It's a much more sane alternative to the usual Saturday turnover that cuts into 2 weekends and puts you on the road during peak travel times. We cannot accommodate week long stays that flow into the second week. A 5 day stay must fall between Monday and Sunday, also. Thank you!

Fees

Tax Rate:
7.0%
Cleaning:
$90

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cottage rental in Sullivan, Maine

Property Type:
  • cottage

Floor Area:
  • 1200 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • near the ocean
  • rural

Theme:
  • romantic
  • away from it all

General:
  • activities guide
  • alarm clock
  • ceiling fans
  • firewood
  • laundry soap
  • local activities guide
  • local maps
  • paper towels
  • restaurant dining guide
  • soaps basic
  • toilet paper
  • hot tub
  • central heating
  • linens provided
  • sauna
  • towels provided

Kitchen:
  • cooking utensils
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • blender
  • coffee grinder
  • lobster pot
  • spices
  • stove top burners
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • oven
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer

Living Room:
  • woodstove
  • comfy seating for 4 people

Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 4 people

Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bath
  • Bathroom Down - Toilet, Shower
    Bathroom Up - Toilet, Has dressing room area
    Oudoor Shower - coming soon
  • We've done the best to make the first floor bathroom wheel chair accessible, after the fact that drains were not placed according to our plans and this limited our choices for shower size and door size. The bathroom door is 32 inches wide. There's a 36x36 standard shower with a 32 inch space between the wall the shower lip. Grab bars are installed beside the toilet, outside the shower, and one bar inside the shower under the controls. A quality, sturdy, shower bench is available with adjustable legs, so that one can transfer from a wheel chair outside the shower and using the grab bars, move to the interior of the shower. The 2nd story bathroom has toilet sink and closets, making for a private dressing room area. We provide plenty of towels and the utility room has a washer and dryer if you need it. ***We're planning an outdoor shower, which we will design to accommodate a wheelchair.***

Bedrooms:
  • 2 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 4 people
  • 1st Floor - 1 Queen
    2nd Floor - 1 Queen
    Living Room - Daybed
  • This cottage was designed to accommodate 2 couples and comfortably sleeps 2 adults up and 2 adults down in queen size beds with premium bedding. This cottage is adults only. Please see our Quarry House, ID 110083, the perfect choice for families and groups over 4.
Entertainment:
  • DVD
  • TV
  • VCR
  • radio
  • CD
  • audio tape player
  • books
  • books adult
  • games adults
  • music library
  • video library

Outside:
  • gated community
  • outdoor grill gas
  • parking on street
  • patio stone/concrete
  • screened porch/lanai
  • walkway to water
  • canoe
  • garden
  • terrace
  • balcony
  • parking
  • 6 garden chairs

Suitability:
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • children not allowed
  • non smoking only
  • low allergen environment
  • long term renters welcome
  • pets not allowed

Local Activities:
  • antiquing
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • walking
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • horseback riding
  • skiing
  • golf
  • wind-surfing
  • mountain biking
  • mountaineering
  • roller blading

Pool / Spa:
  • outdoor hot tub

Onsite Equipment:
  • backpack
  • beach chairs
  • binoculars
  • cooler large
  • cooler small
  • thermos bottle

Attractions:
  • ATM/bank
  • autumn foliage
  • bay/sound
  • botanical garden
  • churches
  • cinemas
  • duty free shops
  • eco tourism
  • fitness center
  • forests
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • laundromat
  • library
  • museums
  • pond

Leisure Activities:
  • beachcombing
  • bird watching
  • deepsea fishing
  • fly fishing
  • freshwater fishing
  • gambling casinos
  • hiking
  • ice skating
  • live theater
  • mountain climbing
  • outlet shopping
  • pier fishing
  • sight seeing
  • snorkeling
  • sound/bay fishing
  • whale watching

Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • coin laundry
  • restaurants
  • scenic drives
  • synagogues
  • winery tours
  • zoo

Nearby Services:
  • massage therapist
  • medical services

Notes: Huckleberry is handicap friendly. All doors are 3 feet wide with smooth thresholds. The granite patios are a little bumpy, but are maneuverable. Smoking is allowed outdoors. No pets except for a service dog--no exceptions. We use premium 100% cotton bedding. The cottage is cleaned with natural cleaning products and we furnish wonderful aromatherapy soaps and candles from Sweet Grass Farm in Greenland, NH. Your kitchen is stocked with herbs and spices, cooking oils, plastic wrap, etc.; all the basic items your kitchen at home has. Light Heart Retreat has a library with holistic, new age and popular media. Some games are provided and more are in the library. You bring: bug spray, beach towels, camera, toiletries and your groceries. We have coolers and other items you might need--just ask. Owners are happy to accommodate you! A frequent comment from guests has been, 'You've thought of everything!'

Further details for this vacation cottage rental in Sullivan, Maine

Smoking,Pets & Children: Policies.: Smoking allowed outdoors. Sorry--no pets allowed, no exceptions. Our cottages were built with allergy sensitive people in mind. We've decided to give priority to these people versus pets and pet owners. We hope you understand. A stay at Light Heart Retreat is well worth the cost of you seeing to your pet's care while you're here. The Huckleberry Hideaway and Blackberry Cottage are located in an adult only section of Light Heart Retreat. Children are happily welcomed to the Quarry House, our family cottage, #110083. See the links to the Quarry House & our website for a great overview, a quicktime movie and more information on our policies.

Not your usual Maine Cottage Rental!: Guests voice that they've never been anywhere, as beautiful, peaceful, with as wonderful an 'energy' as they experience as guests at Light Heart Retreat. Our cottages are finished, complete homes-not our personal summer home. We are present on the retreat, available to assist you. We keep the wood supplied for saunas and your own personal campfire pit. If you don't need us, we're all but invisible, except as caretakers of the gardens. We are sticklers about providing a clean space.We use natural cleaning products. Our soaps, candles and aromatherapy products come from Sweet Grass Farms. We keep our spaces as allergen free as possible--no glade plug ins and NO MICROWAVES-very bad for your food! Many guests have found inspiration in our holistic library. Joanna is available by appointment for holistic healing sessions.

Weddings & Gatherings.: Light Heart Retreat is a beautiful, magical place to host a small wedding. The standing stone circle with view to Taunton Bay makes for a really unique, memorable setting! The large lawn and gardens on the north side of the quarry can hold a 40x40 tent with room to spare. LHR can accommodate events with guests up to 50. It's necessary to reserve each cottage for one week for an event during the summer season. There's an additional grounds and service charge for weddings. Email for more information. Keep LHR in mind for family reunions, also.

Other Activities: Whale Watching, Nature viewing, Kayak, Fishing

Learn more about this vacation rental at the owner's website:

Reviews for this vacation cottage rental in Sullivan, Maine

Rating
5 out of 5

So good, I almost hate for others to find it!

Sky & Geoff Boston, MA
Review Submitted: December 9, 2008 Date of Stay: November 2008
My husband and I have been going to Light Heart for two years now, and it is the only place we return to consistently to relax and unwind. We have rented cabins and cottages from the Rocky Mountains to the Smokey Mountains, and could not be more impressed with this jewel in Maine. There is something for everyone--cozy evenings by the fire; hot tubbing at sunset; and a complete kitchen (with all the tools) should you choose to cook. It is clean, comfortable, and private. My husband has asthma and all the associated allergies, and there have been no problems staying here. The bedding is so comfortable I checked on the type of pillows so I could buy them for home. Joanna and David are always friendly, approachable, and full of great recommendations for eating and shopping. We always take a side trip to nearby Acadia for the carriage trails and Bar Harbor for the restaurants. After a long hike, there is nothing better than a soak in the hot tub. Just a small example of the attention to detail: there are plastic wine glasses (along with the regular ones) to allow you to sip outside. Joanna always leaves a yummy baked treat to greet you on arrival. A fire is always ready to light upon your arrival.

The drive from Boston is fun. A stop in Freeport is a great way to break up the trip. We could not recommend this place more highly.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Fantastic!

jholtz Norwich, CT
Review Submitted: October 30, 2008 Date of Stay: June 2008
We stayed at the Huckleberry Hideaway at the Light Heart Retreat for a quiet weekend away. After a 7 hour drive, the house was a more than welcome site. The pictures really do not do it justice! Everything is brand new, and they've really thought of every little detail you could need during your stay. The cottage and the property offer a lot of privacy, and there is no place else you can get a hot tub for your own private use at this rate! Really a great experience that we've recommended to friends and family!
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