would not recommend
Review Submitted: June 28, 2009
Date of Stay: June 2009
We are 2 couples from Punta Gorda Fl.. We have stayed in HomeAway homes in 3 countries and the US. We enjoyed the location of the home, but do have to say this has not been up to the standard we have had at other Homeaway home. This really has felt like we have been in a contruction zone. Plywood floors in all the upstairs and most of the downstairs. unfinished doors, and windows, exposed wiring and kitchen sheetrock showing. Entrance foyer is still a concrete slab, with the doors unfinished. We were charged extra for linens that were mismatched and thread bare to say the least, we have never had that in any other home. Beds were just a mattress on top of wooden slats, oh my back!!! There are no kitchen cabinets, silverware ect,just sitting on plywood counter top 4 tv's in house but ony 1 small one in the living area works. Construciton needs to be complete before this house is rented for "top dollar". we enjoyed our day trips, sailing, shopping and eating,,,,but this house was a great letdown. Very old furniture not very clean.
Owner's Response: Our goal is that each guest has an enjoyable and worthwhile Maine coast cottage experience. Seanook is an evolving and “delightful work in progress” as stated and pictured on our own website, and we feel it is priced accordingly.
The original summer cottage had only external board walls with shelves built into the studs. Most of the walls have been winterized except for a few remaining in the kitchen, which is the last part of the old cottage yet to be renovated. The only visible wires are from the kitchen light switch to the ceiling and are up to code. The kitchen is quite functional for multiple cooks with a unique, finished wood countertop. In the 12 years we have rented the cottage this is our first ever complaint about beds and only the second grievance about Seanook. I am especially careful about cleanliness at Seanook because it IS unfinished. The 21” TV is on Dish Network and will keep you informed while you get out and enjoy the woods, coast, bays, harbors, lighthouses, restaurants, shops, and people of Maine; or just relax and watch the weather, the wildlife and activity on the bay through our floor to ceiling windows. Our soft linens are optional at a nominal cost. We offer comfort, not luxury.
Seanook provides a fantastic Maine coast experience that is ever-changing. We do our best to offer our guests a unique blend of beautiful vistas and comfortable accommodations in an ideal setting at a reasonable price.
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