FAQ | cottages

Check in/Check out

Check in time is Satuday at 3pm Check out time is Saturday 10am
Do we have internet, tv, or phone reception?"

Yes, we have Internet. -There are no televisions in the houses.
I have a pet, can I bring them? Will there be pets on the property when I stay?"

Sorry, we do not allow renters to bring their pets or have pets on the property. If you are interested in boarding a pet nearby, there are places on the Island. Please note when owners are in residence, their pets may be present, on leash. If this is a concern please reach out to us for other possible renting dates, we can't guarantee a pet free stay.
What do the Cottages already have?

Please take a look at each Cottage as they differ: -Barnacle and Rabbit Hole have full kitchen appliances, Washer/Dryer - Boat House and Popover have kitchenette's (hot plates) and no laundry. All four cottages will have: Cleant towels and fresh bed linnens will be in place at the beginning of renters stay. Although towels and linens are not normally changed or replenished during renter's stay, such linen service is available upon request.
What do I need to bring?

Flashlight (There is no outdoor lighting/path lighting) Bug Spray Sunscreen Beach Towels if you plan to swim Life Jackets: (Children need to have life vest on at all times). Floatation devices for swimming are also recommended to bring as the Ocean water is cold.
Who Cleans the Cottages?

We clean between rentals. As we have quick turnovers we expect tenants to leave the houses as they found them, tiday and clean.
Weather

Please make sure to check the weather prior to your stay. Within one day you can go from needing a rain jacket in the morning, to shorts during the day to a sweatshirt in the evening.
Can I smoke or have outdoor Fires?

This is a NO Smoking property and outdoor fires of any kind are prohibited. Please be careful with other forms of fire including the use of candles, gas grilles, as well as making sure the screen is always closed on wood stoves and fireplaces (as our cottages are built from wood and we are surrounded by trees). Fire danger on MT. Desert Island is often high in the summer and the nearest fire station is three and half miles away and staffed by volunteers. The eastern half of Mount Desert Island was ravaged in 1947 by an accidental fire spread by the wind. It was a lesson o how susceptible this particular environment is to nature's destructive forces.
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