QUINTESSENTIAL NEW ENGLAND FARMHOUSE, PERFECT STAY FOR YOUR SUMMER

I have traveled enough to know there are perfect places for particular seasons. So where better for Thanksgiving than a darling New England home in a quaint New England town? You could not beat the time we had. Le Bonheur! My friend had flown in from Paris and we made our way up the coast landing at Dakota’s Respite. The century old house welcomed us with all the warmth of a homecoming increased a few degrees as an intimate romantic getaway. Benefiting from Kimberly’s insight into the region, we navigated the coast like natives. Great location! And for foodies a dream, even for a Parisienne who wrote home about our culinary adventures. Camden and the surrounding area offers a wealth of dining choices in a vibrant farm/sea to table restaurant scene. We were five minutes from everywhere: charming and colorful downtown; Mt Battie with the exquisite view from the summit; Graffam Seafood Market; Megunticook Market just around the corner. All from the comfort of our own cozy home. At least Dakota’s Respite felt like ours…for one blissful week.

We enjoyed our stay on a quaint warm cottage in a neighborhood very close to the harbor(nice walk on a great cool weather), a block from a specialty food store for great sandwiches and specialty desserts. Not far from the lake and close to do hiking at Mt. Battie. Great location and well maintained home. We hope to spend our next summer vacation again at this house.

This sweet bungalow is truly a respite from busy daily life. It is beautifully appointed throughout with antiques, but has all the modern conveniences to give one the comforts of home. The washer and dryer were a big plus and I was surprised to find a spa tub upstairs. (It looked so inviting, but I have to admit my adventures in Maine circumvented my using it). The neighborhood is wonderfully quiet and not far from charming downtown Camden. This vacation home was exactly what I had hoped it would be. A special nod to the caretaker, who left fresh flowers on the dining room table to greet me upon my arrival!