Reviews of Property: Spacious home in woodland setting

Description House, 4000 sq. ft.,
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, 3 Bathrooms
Amenities near the ocean, garden, terrace, balcony, pets considered
Rates per property (USD)
$1,200 - $1,500/week 
$3,300 - $4,800/month 
Becki Clarke / Tom Hostage
+1 978-667-5306
+1 978-397-5640
Speaks: English

12 Reviews of Property 185531 in Wiscasset, Maine

Rating
5 out of 5

Absolutely beautiful with lots of extras!

RRS Brighton, MO
Review Submitted: July 26, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009
My family of four loved this beautiful home! There was enough room that several more could have easily stayed, and it would have still felt roomy. The owners had done so many extras like preparing a house book explaining a lot of the perks, a book of maps to local recommended areas, and having a supply of bird food on hand. The pictures looked good, but even they didn't do it justice. The wooded setting could not have been any more gorgeous. The large windows offered beautiful views of trees and gardens all around the house. It was private and secluded, but still close to many hot spots. The kitchen was large and fully stocked, with plenty of room for cooking together. I seldom had to turn on the lights in the kitchen because of the skylights and large windows...again, with beautiful views! The beds and furniture were very comfortable, and everything was immaculate. Some of the activities we'd recommend are the Whale Watch at Boothbay Harbour, the walk-on adventrues at L.L. Bean (We were first-time kayakers) and shopping in nearby Freeport, a ferry-ride from Casco Bay to Peaks Island with bicycling and rock/shore exploring. We also think you should make the 2.5 hour drive north to Arcadia and exploring the island for a full day. Our favorite eating was at Montsweag Roadhouse, just down the road. The Maine coastline was truly awesome, and eating breakfast at the house each day, and then coming home to such a gorgeous setting at night made it an exceptional experience and one we'd recommend to all!
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Rating
5 out of 5

Freedon Song Home Wiscasset Maine

Returned Visitor Corona, CA
Review Submitted: October 25, 2009 Date of Stay: October 2009
This is the second time we stayed at this beautiful home. Not only is this home lovely and a great place to stay, the owners and care takers bend over backwards to make your stay great.

Almost anything you can think of they have taken care of or answered for you before you arrive, plus there is a book in the house that provides even more information.

The home is located in a very private, quiet area, but so centrally located to so many sites in the south eastern part of the state about half way between the southern tip of Maine and Acadia National Park.

The house has everything you need for cooking, relaxing, reading, listening to music and watching TV. It has a great kitchen and large table that seats 8 easily and can handle more in the eating area right next to the kitchen.

This is a wonderful place to spend a vacation and have recommended this to my friends and would go back again.

Thank you Becki and Tom.
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Rating
4 out of 5

Relax!

TCers West Hartford, CT
Review Submitted: July 16, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009
This is a great place for a relaxing vacation! The patio is an enjoyable spot for an afternoon glass of wine or for a morning cup of coffee and a chance to finish that book. The kitchen is light, airy, and well stocked. There are plenty of good places to eat nearby, but we did more cooking than we had planned. It was fun to watch the goldfinches and rose- breasted grosbeaks at the feeders outside the dining room window.
The book of information that the owners had left, as well as a book of maps to interesting places in the area were very helpful, too.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Thanks Becki!

Kevin and Betty Duncan Falls, Ohio
Review Submitted: June 30, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2009
My family stayed here while visiting Maine for my brother-in-laws retirement from the U.S. Navy. The house was wonderful and less than 5 minutes from my brother-in-laws house. With 3 different families staying in the house, there was plenty of room to find peace and quiet. In our large family and abundance of children, that is no easy task! The house had everything and Becki went above and beyond to make sure our stay was the best. The property was absolutely beautiful, and we really enjoyed the bird feeders and supply of feed. Other family members stayed in a different rental property and did not have near the amenities or personal touches Becki's home has. We all felt right at home! I would recommend this home to anyone! Thanks Becki!!
Owner's Response: This was the biggest (rental) crowd we've had so far. Lots of kids made use of every inch of the house so we're very pleased the parents were able to enjoy themselves as well! They used all 4 of our single-sized movable mattresses, the toddler-sized airbed, and both full-sized futons in the rec room. The only thing not used was the fold-away crib. This is the closest thing we've had to our own extended family enjoying the home. We know how much fun it can be. Thanks for the shells, guys!
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Rating
5 out of 5

Winter rental

Megan T. Salem, MA
Review Submitted: January 13, 2009 Date of Stay: December 2008
A number of friends and I stayed at this "home away from home" for a week between Christmas and the New Year to celebrate my 50th birthday. My hope for this week was that it would be one of relaxation, love, support, laughter and fun. All this was achieved and more, owed, in no small part, to this lovely home! We were all so comfortable there and felt immediately at ease. There is something about this home - whether it's the furnishings, the incredible wooded setting, or the family decorations Becki and Tom have lovingly placed throughout - that generates a warm and friendly feeling, despite the vastness of the house. It's almost as if the home, itself, had it's own personality - one which blended beautifully with our group! Becki and Tom made this vacation so easy for us and provided lovely touches to increase our feeling of comfort. Whether you want to just kick back (as we did) or take walks or go shopping (try the town of Bath - who knew it was a shopping mecca?), this home and location allows you to do all with ease. Thank you so much to the owners. We hope to come back again!
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Rating
5 out of 5

Oct 11 Visit

Returned Visitor Corona, CA
Review Submitted: December 1, 2008 Date of Stay: October 2008
We had a great time at this beautiful home. It is in a lovely setting in the woods not far at all from downtown Wiscasset, and places to buy food, fresh Maine lobster, movie rental place and more.

The owner who you deal with is great. You ask her a question and she gets back to you almost immediately and she provides you with many options and typically gives you more information then you need.

This home is perfect for 3 couples but can handle more if you do not mind sharing bathrooms at that point. It does have three full bathrooms and the house has so much to offer just like it says in the write up.

There is no question we'd would stay at this home again. It was clean, comfortable and had all the features you could want. Unlimited local and long distance, wireless internet access (you have to bring your own computer), great stereo system, kitchen, sun room, pool table and grounds.

Basically the house was great and the people you deal with when renting this home were great.
Owner's Response: These renters were at the top of the list for their tender treatment of the house and for the couple of helpful (and kindly worded) suggestions for improvement which we always ask for but rarely get. And we have implemented them both! We would welcome them back in a heartbeat.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Home away from home

Santy Wallington, NJ
Review Submitted: September 10, 2008 Date of Stay: August 2008
My friends and I had rented this beautiful house this summer. It was a dream come true... and exceeded our expectations in every sense.
The house was huge (can easily accomodate 6 adults), clean and well-kept. Everything was just as the landlord described. The house itself has been artfully done up with lots of pieces that catch your attention. The kitchen was a delight - well-stocked with all the gadgets needed to make cooking a pleasure. The game room with the pool table and television had my son totally occupied - leaving us with time to ourselves! The adults enjoyed time out in the patio - enjoying the morning sun, listening to the soothing waterfall and barbecuing. We treasure our memories from this vacation and the house had a big part to play in this!
The landlords were a pleasure to interact with. They have put together a great amount of information about places to see and things to do in and around. More importantly, they were prompt in replying to e-mails and considerate to the smallest of our needs and requests.
All in all, I heartily recommend this house if you are looking for a relaxing vacation, close to nature. It has been one of our best vacation rental experiences yet and I am sure it will be one of yours too..
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Rating
5 out of 5

A beautiful place to get away from it all...

Claudia and Bill Pittsburgh, PA
Review Submitted: September 8, 2008 Date of Stay: August 2008
This home was by far the best vacation rental we have ever stayed at. It is really a beautiful and peaceful oasis where you can leave your cares behind for a little while.
The home itself is open and spacious, with lots of windows, looking out into the wooded and very private yard. The smell of the flowers and the sound of the waterfall in one of the ponds allow you to instantly relax when you walk outside. Becki and Tom have truly made this house a home, with family pictures, artwork, and an unbelievable music and book collection. The music can be piped into the kitchen and/or living room, so that you can listen to it while you are cooking, etc. --and the kitchen is huge and has anything you would need to cook or bake, along with cookbooks and lots of spices. We really enjoyed preparing meals at home, instead of eating out all the time. The location is great too, because you can drive to many harbor/coastal towns and beaches within 15-45 minutes, (and we even drove up to Moosehead lake, and Acadia National Park, each about a 2 1/2 to 3 hour drive) The bathrooms and bedrooms are all beautifully decorated and spacious/airy.
It was a wonderful retreat to wake up to and come back home to after a day of hiking, kayaking, etc. I actually felt sorry for the folks that we saw on our way home from places, as they pulled into the parking lots of their little motel rooms, while we were going back to a peaceful and spacious home.
This would also be a great place to go if you didn't want to hardly go anywhere, because it is just so nice and relaxing hanging out at the house, enjoying the scenery, and listening to music and/or reading/spending time with friends and family. We will definitely return if we are ever in Maine again!
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Rating
5 out of 5

Family Vacation Aug 2008

Claire M Massachusetts
Review Submitted: August 11, 2008 Date of Stay: August 2008
What a find! This was the first time I planned a family vacation (my husbands 50th birthday) and it was absolutely amazing. We walked into the home and found a wonderful bottle of wine along with a birthday balloon that was so thoughtful ... thank you! My family had never been to this area of Maine and now they will be back again and want to stay here.
The home, gardens and frog pond/waterfall were truly beautiful and so relaxing. We called the rear patio our "Zen Garden". We would see a large variety of birds, hummingbirds, frogs and chipmunks in different areas of this very private property.
This house is very spacious with an open floorplan with lots of glass to bring in the beauty of the outdoors and beautifully decorated. There was plenty of room for family gatherings along with lots of space to escape to a quiet area to read a book or just gaze out the windows and count the endless variety of birds eating at the feeders.
We really liked having the pool room in the basement, the satellite tv, the music room with an incredible variety of cd's and records and a separate laundry room. The master bedroom is huge with a private bathroom, loft, changing room and balcony. The other 2 bedrooms on the 2nd floor were also very nice and quite comfortable. The kitchen was fully equipped with all utensils and a wide assortment of herbs and condiments.
We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. Thank you so much for sharing your home with our family.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Best Deal Ever

Marleen Webster, NY
Review Submitted: August 10, 2008 Date of Stay: July 2008
The house is beautiful and very spacious. Perfect if you want privacy. Best of both worlds. Out of the way, but also close to many beaches, and close to Boothbay Harbor if you like to do some antique, craft or actually any kind of shopping. I also recommend taking one of the Capt'n Fish Cruises while in Boothbay.
The owner of the house has left many maps and information booklets of places of interest in the area. Kitchen is well equipt and house is well furnished.
You won't be dissapointed.
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