Reviews of Property: Lubec Victorian Ocean Side Vacation Rental -- Antique Charm & Modern Convenience
Description
House, 2000 sq. ft.,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, 2 Bathrooms
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, 2 Bathrooms
Amenities
beach, rural,
garden,
pets considered,
internet access,
satellite or cable
Rates
per property
(USD)
$225/night
$850 - $1,100/week
$850 - $1,100/week
Jody Grimes
207-733-4748
603-617-2029
603-617-2029
Speaks: English
10 Reviews of Property 106670 in Lubec, Maine
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First trip to Maine
Review Submitted: May 10, 2009
Date of Stay: June 2008
I wanted to go to Maine on vacation for years. I finally talked my cousin into joining me and with her daughter, friend, and my nephew in tow, we headed up from Georgia. This was my favorite trip ever taken. The Victorian is exquisitely charming. With our first step out of the car, the wonderful sweet smelling air gave us a sense of relaxation and serenity. The kids had a great time playing along the beach looking for critters in the tide pools and looking for sea glass. We used the house as a base of operation for traveling to Canada and areas all around the coastline. We went to nearby Eastport for a whale watching tour on a schooner. We even saw seals from our own beach. The woman at the lighthouse gift shop is fabulous and being local, a fount of good information. We wandered the small town of Lubec for hours. The restaurants are simple and laid back, but the food was wonderful at all of them.
The owner reccomends shopping at a store on the way to the town, but we found that the Lubec store was perfectly adequate. The house was great for cooking our own food. This gave us more time to just be lazy and unwind. The house was very clean and had every amenity we could ever want.
Oh and I can't fail to mention, the first night we spent at the house, someone looked out the door to the field across the street and discovered an amazing phenomenon... the whole field was covered in fireflies. All of us wandered across the street to walk among them and it was like being in a field of fairies. We have these in Georgia, but I have never seen anything like it. It was the most amazing thing.
I highly reccomend staying in the Victorian. It is a dream vacation for people needing to unwind and recharge. If you have time, get a burn permit and have a bonfire on the beach. It is great fun and the man who gives the permits is a super nice guy. Visit Eastport and look at the quaint harbor. Take a whale watching excursion. Visit the Campobello lighthouse and walk on the ocean floor (a little strenous climbing and wear safe walking gear as the area is a little slippery). Visit the mustard grinding factory along the way to Eastport. It is supposedly the only one left in US. If you like pottery, Clay of Fundy is cool to see and the owner is great with kids. Machias is a neat side trip. Lots to see and do in the area, or just sit beachside and relax. Either way, you will have a great trip.
The owner reccomends shopping at a store on the way to the town, but we found that the Lubec store was perfectly adequate. The house was great for cooking our own food. This gave us more time to just be lazy and unwind. The house was very clean and had every amenity we could ever want.
Oh and I can't fail to mention, the first night we spent at the house, someone looked out the door to the field across the street and discovered an amazing phenomenon... the whole field was covered in fireflies. All of us wandered across the street to walk among them and it was like being in a field of fairies. We have these in Georgia, but I have never seen anything like it. It was the most amazing thing.
I highly reccomend staying in the Victorian. It is a dream vacation for people needing to unwind and recharge. If you have time, get a burn permit and have a bonfire on the beach. It is great fun and the man who gives the permits is a super nice guy. Visit Eastport and look at the quaint harbor. Take a whale watching excursion. Visit the Campobello lighthouse and walk on the ocean floor (a little strenous climbing and wear safe walking gear as the area is a little slippery). Visit the mustard grinding factory along the way to Eastport. It is supposedly the only one left in US. If you like pottery, Clay of Fundy is cool to see and the owner is great with kids. Machias is a neat side trip. Lots to see and do in the area, or just sit beachside and relax. Either way, you will have a great trip.
A great September in Maine
Review Submitted: March 27, 2009
Date of Stay: September 2008
My husband and I loved staying at the Victorian during our vacation in September 2006. The house caught my eye while looking for vacation rentals on the internet. We were planning to take our camper from FL to Maine but the gas prices started climbing so we looked for a house to rent and flew instead. The location was great and the home itself had everything to keep us comfortable when we weren't out enjoying the countryside of Maine or traveling in Canada. There is a lot to do in the area plus it is such a relaxing place to be. It is quiet and peaceful. I spent several afternoons sleeping on the daybed on the back porch or reading there. The fireplace was nice and walking down to the water was relaxing. Lots of pictures of sunrises. There is a great state park right down the road that has a light house and wonderful hiking trail. If you are looking for a relaxing get away, where you can explore the countryside or small towns around Maine, and eat the biggest lobster and best chocolate around, I recommend the Victorian for your vacation.
Barb & Mike, Florida
Barb & Mike, Florida
Step Back in Time
Review Submitted: March 24, 2009
Date of Stay: June 2008
A visit to Lubec is like stepping back to a gentler and less pressured time. And the Lubec Victorian is the perfect place from which to enjoy all that Downeast Maine has to offer (including very close proximity to the Quoddy Light and Campobello Island). Nineteenth century charm abounds throughout the home, which also offers modern baths, kitchen, laundry facilities, cable, etc. A lovely path leads to the ocean which, at low tide, is a beachcomber's paradise. I was fortunate enough to discover this vacation retreat two years ago and raved about it so much that friends from New Jersey will be joining me there this June!
Come here for your Honeymoon
Review Submitted: February 17, 2009
Date of Stay: June 2008
If your aim is to get away from it all, relax,enjoy the outdoors, cook in a
well equipped kitchen, relax in a beautiful two story victorian house with beautiful
woodwork, including a staircase that ia truly a work of art, then this is the place for
you. If you bring all your own food, you never need to leave the property by car. There's
great walking in every direction, on land and on sand....miles and miles of serenity and
the wondrous smell of the salty ocean. The house is very well maintained, and is always
very very clean. We have been coming to the Victorian for 3 consecutive years, and will
continue to do so. This is a truly wonderful property and we are lucky that Jodi has done
such a good job with it.
I've never been an ocean person, but I love it here...and need I mention that the air is
absolutely exquisite!!
We hope this is helpful to others that might be wondering what the Victorian is all
about.
ps....The Victorian has state of the art beds covered with really nice linens. No more crappy mattresses!! These here are beds with memory foam toppers and they are all excellent all over the house!! Enjoy.
pps....and if you really want to watch tv, there is a beautiful flatscreen widescreen tv with cable and a dvd player.
We highly reccomend the Victorian.
well equipped kitchen, relax in a beautiful two story victorian house with beautiful
woodwork, including a staircase that ia truly a work of art, then this is the place for
you. If you bring all your own food, you never need to leave the property by car. There's
great walking in every direction, on land and on sand....miles and miles of serenity and
the wondrous smell of the salty ocean. The house is very well maintained, and is always
very very clean. We have been coming to the Victorian for 3 consecutive years, and will
continue to do so. This is a truly wonderful property and we are lucky that Jodi has done
such a good job with it.
I've never been an ocean person, but I love it here...and need I mention that the air is
absolutely exquisite!!
We hope this is helpful to others that might be wondering what the Victorian is all
about.
ps....The Victorian has state of the art beds covered with really nice linens. No more crappy mattresses!! These here are beds with memory foam toppers and they are all excellent all over the house!! Enjoy.
pps....and if you really want to watch tv, there is a beautiful flatscreen widescreen tv with cable and a dvd player.
We highly reccomend the Victorian.
A Little Heaven on Earth
Review Submitted: February 16, 2009
Date of Stay: September 2008
Located in one of the most beautiful places on earth, the Lubec Victorian is the ideal place to stay.
The house feels like home--- full of light, fresh air and quiet. It's furnished with all the amenities, but they dont impose on the atmosphere. We usually take several day-trips to Canada and down the coast, but our return in the evening feels like "coming home" in all the best ways. Jody renovated this great old house and through some sort of magic has made it feel like a real home, cozy, friendly, comfy--definitely not like staying in a mass-produced hotel! One nearly always has the beach, accessed down a flowered path to the ocean, all to themselves. Some of the best beachcombing around. Plenty of gear for a big lobster bake, special amenities for dogs and kids, short trip to many walks in the woods, water trips, historical sites, and an unfettered view of all the stars in the sky---but you never have to bump elbows with any tourists.
We always go home refreshed, relaxed and recharged, wishing we could stay forever. We've rented houses in other places, but none compare to this one! Stay once and you'll keep coming back, too. We came originally to see where my great-grandparents lived and just fell in love! On the car trip up from Portland, at night--I rolled down my window and was blasted with the perfume of blueberries. In the fall, their leaves are deep red, just beautiful. The neighboring area is full of picturesque spots wherever you look. Be sure to take your best camera; you wont lack for subject matter.
Jody provides lots of ideas and info on where to go, where to shop and eat, what to see, and a great library on the local sites and history, maritime history, and lots of novels, too, if you just want to cozy up and read. Couldnt recommend it more!
The house feels like home--- full of light, fresh air and quiet. It's furnished with all the amenities, but they dont impose on the atmosphere. We usually take several day-trips to Canada and down the coast, but our return in the evening feels like "coming home" in all the best ways. Jody renovated this great old house and through some sort of magic has made it feel like a real home, cozy, friendly, comfy--definitely not like staying in a mass-produced hotel! One nearly always has the beach, accessed down a flowered path to the ocean, all to themselves. Some of the best beachcombing around. Plenty of gear for a big lobster bake, special amenities for dogs and kids, short trip to many walks in the woods, water trips, historical sites, and an unfettered view of all the stars in the sky---but you never have to bump elbows with any tourists.
We always go home refreshed, relaxed and recharged, wishing we could stay forever. We've rented houses in other places, but none compare to this one! Stay once and you'll keep coming back, too. We came originally to see where my great-grandparents lived and just fell in love! On the car trip up from Portland, at night--I rolled down my window and was blasted with the perfume of blueberries. In the fall, their leaves are deep red, just beautiful. The neighboring area is full of picturesque spots wherever you look. Be sure to take your best camera; you wont lack for subject matter.
Jody provides lots of ideas and info on where to go, where to shop and eat, what to see, and a great library on the local sites and history, maritime history, and lots of novels, too, if you just want to cozy up and read. Couldnt recommend it more!
Peace and Quiet
Review Submitted: February 15, 2009
Date of Stay: January 2008
This is a wonderful place to find peace, quiet, and even solitude. The most noise you will hear is the wind chimes tinkling gently in the breeze.
Walk the beach looking for sanded glass and spotting seals playing off the shore. You might not want to swim there; the tidal currents, cold water, and rocks discourage swimming. But if you want to walk down a long secluded beautiful beach with your arm around someone special, enjoying the company, the wind, and the big open sky, then this is a great place for you.
Bring your dog. Our dog absolutely loved it, returning to the house utterly exhausted from her romps with us on the beach, and always eager for the next romp. Just be sure to clean up after, both in the house and outside in the yard.
If you like treeline region hiking, you will probably enjoy the nearby trails, both at the lighthouse and further down the shore at Cutler. Both offer sea level dramatic vistas of rocks, cliffs, tides, and crashing waves. Cutler demands some level of fitness and ability to walk for a few miles on rough terrain, but is very worthwhile if you like that sort of thing. There are even a few rustic camp sites there to backpack into. The campsites are right by the exposed rocky shore at the furthest, most secluded part of the reserve.
The house is impeccably clean and well kept. Jody and her staff have done a wonderful job with it. She has also been wonderful to work with in making our reservations and handling payment. Thank you.
The Lubec economy is depressed, so you won't find fancy expensive restaurants, outlet stores, malls, theaters, or carnival rides. The local supermarket is a little shabby and the few souvenir shops are quite modest. Everyone we met was very friendly. It's just a nice little town where the people are struggling to make ends meet. We felt good contributing a few dollars to the local economy.
This is not the place to go if you want commercial entertainments, theme parks, crowds, or noise. There is lots of adventure in the area, but it's of the quiet and introspective sort.
We've spent three weeks there over the past several years and look forward to our next trip. It's not the vacation spot for everyone, but it suits us very well.
Walk the beach looking for sanded glass and spotting seals playing off the shore. You might not want to swim there; the tidal currents, cold water, and rocks discourage swimming. But if you want to walk down a long secluded beautiful beach with your arm around someone special, enjoying the company, the wind, and the big open sky, then this is a great place for you.
Bring your dog. Our dog absolutely loved it, returning to the house utterly exhausted from her romps with us on the beach, and always eager for the next romp. Just be sure to clean up after, both in the house and outside in the yard.
If you like treeline region hiking, you will probably enjoy the nearby trails, both at the lighthouse and further down the shore at Cutler. Both offer sea level dramatic vistas of rocks, cliffs, tides, and crashing waves. Cutler demands some level of fitness and ability to walk for a few miles on rough terrain, but is very worthwhile if you like that sort of thing. There are even a few rustic camp sites there to backpack into. The campsites are right by the exposed rocky shore at the furthest, most secluded part of the reserve.
The house is impeccably clean and well kept. Jody and her staff have done a wonderful job with it. She has also been wonderful to work with in making our reservations and handling payment. Thank you.
The Lubec economy is depressed, so you won't find fancy expensive restaurants, outlet stores, malls, theaters, or carnival rides. The local supermarket is a little shabby and the few souvenir shops are quite modest. Everyone we met was very friendly. It's just a nice little town where the people are struggling to make ends meet. We felt good contributing a few dollars to the local economy.
This is not the place to go if you want commercial entertainments, theme parks, crowds, or noise. There is lots of adventure in the area, but it's of the quiet and introspective sort.
We've spent three weeks there over the past several years and look forward to our next trip. It's not the vacation spot for everyone, but it suits us very well.
Lubec Victorian
Review Submitted: February 14, 2009
Date of Stay: July 2008
You won't be disapointed.It is so peaceful and tranquil.It's a great place to go and get away from it all and enjoy the ocean and the beautiful light houses. The Victorian was so cozy inside. The fireplace was a great place to sit and read a book at night. If you have kids or are looking for a romantic getaway this is the place. I can't wait to return someday.
Charming, Quiet, Relaxing Oceanside
Review Submitted: February 13, 2009
Date of Stay: June 2008
We have stayed at the Victorian for the past two summers. We found it be to clean, quiet, and retaining it's 'victorian' charm while providing every modern convenience. Within walking distance of a very private beach, and driving distance of the town of Lubec and Campebelo, we throughly enjoyed our visit. You have to come with the understanding that there are no malls, no movie theaters, no 'city' life, just the peace and quiet of the ocean, long walks, hiking, boating, and local charm.
Great Vacation Home
Review Submitted: February 13, 2009
Date of Stay: July 2008
We enjoyed staying here. THere is a bed in the downstairs room by the kitcen my son enjoyed sleeping in. The two bedrooms upstairs are very nice. Wonderful kitchen and fun games in the closet. We had alot of fun going to Canada and seeing Roosevelts summer home at Campobello. Down the way was the light house and a state park where we walked to a rocky beach. Very quiet and cosy. Jody was quite helpful with any needs. Great town to explore.
Lubec Victorian
Review Submitted: June 10, 2008
Date of Stay: May 2008
The Lubec Victorian is a wonderful home away from home. This old victorian home has been well loved, maintained, and provides all the modern conviences needed to make life comfortable. We spent a week here and our only complaint was we wished we had at least another week to stay. The owners were great and very informative. We will definately be returning as soon as possible.
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