4 Mi to Acadia Trails: Coastal Maine Home w/ Deck

Reviews

• Unique home

  5/5

  This is a very unique and quirky house. So many interesting things to look at. The kids loved the ladder room. There were plenty of tvs and the WiFi was good. There was an issue with the gas stove to heat the living room/office area, and no solution was offered, but it ended up warming up the next few days. There is only 1 room with a door so all other sleeping areas are open and you can hear everything. There are also no curtains so the sun wakes you up. There was a ton of road noise as well. We thought the view was beautiful with the trees and glimpses of the bay. Especially from the upper rooms. The upstairs shower needs some work as the temperature was complicated and it dripped. Our kids enjoyed this house and it’s a good spot for a family.

• Coastal Maine home

  5/5

  We really enjoyed this spacious and clean home. Plenty of room for 6 adults. Beautiful sunrise/sunset views from the very large deck. We spent a lot of time relaxing on the deck. Not too far to Acadia Nat’l Park and Bar Harbor. Highly recommend this home for a relaxing Maine vacation.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Lighthouse

  5/5

  Loved the property. We enjoyed our stay. Beds were comfortable and strong WiFi.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Would NOT recommend

  2/5

  The main issue was that the water would not stay hot or even warm, 95% of our showers were freezing cold. After discovering this I looked back at the reviews and this issue has been mentioned before and nothing has been done to fix this problem, it is not acceptable. This extremely frustrating and could potentially burn someone.

  The master bed is extremely worn out and does not offer any support.

  The entire house smells like mildew and should have dehumidifiers installed in the basement specifically.

  The main floor bathroom smells faintly of skunk.

  The thermostat in the kitchen would not change and must be stuck on 74° so it would get too hot in the house and there were zero instructions on using the mini split. We had rain during our visit so we didn’t feel comfortable leaving windows open.

  They do not allow the cooking of shellfish in the house which is absurd. The house is on the coast of Maine, people will want to cook their catch or what they bought locally. Honestly if it is about the smell I would have welcomed the smell of seafood over the smell of mildew and mold.

  Cobwebs and dog hair were also noticed and bugs in bathroom vent/light.

  In the listing It says that this is an oceanfront property with a view and it is neither. Not only is there no access to the ocean there is no view. This is false advertising.

  The property manager wants phone calls during business hours however there is no cellular service on much of the island.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Emily, the homeowners were surprised to read your review, as they are accustomed to providing 5-star experiences, and would like to clarify the following details:
  - We wish you had reached out to us during your stay. We would've been available to resolve your concerns and make your stay more comfortable. It's unfortunate you didn’t share any of your concerns until after you checked-out.
  - Both Evolve and our local contact, Darlene, are available 24/7 for any concerns. While cell coverage can be spotty, the home has WIFI, which can be used for contacting us during your stay so we can address any issues in real time.
  - Our crew does a walk-through of the home before all guest arrivals and we’re confident that the home met our high cleanliness standards before your check-in. Considering we just installed a new style of light fixtures recently, it’s simply not possible for bugs to collect within these types of light fixtures.
  - We have also installed a brand-new 50-gallon hot water tank to ensure future guests have a consistent supply of hot water during their stay.
  - Considering we want all of our guests to rest easy, the mattress in the primary bedroom has been replaced to provide better support and comfort.
  - We had the floors steam-cleaned just prior to your arrival, which may have contributed to a temporary smell, especially with the recent humidity. We’ll take extra steps to manage moisture going forward.
  - A dehumidifier has been added to the basement to mitigate any future concerns. Considering we’re in Maine, the AC from the heat pump is sufficient for our location. The 74 degrees displayed on the thermostat was the ambient temperature in the home during your stay.
  - The "no shellfish" policy is in place due to my severe lobster allergy, which can trigger a serious anaphylactic reaction. However, we encourage guests to explore the many local restaurants offering fresh seafood.
  - While the home is located near the coast, we’ve adjusted the listing to ensure future guests have a clear understanding of the ocean access and view.
  - We’re happy to share that our most recent guests reported no issues. We truly go above and beyond for our guests and are confident that future guests will have a wonderful stay!

• Great homebase

  5/5

  Wonderful place to stay a while, exploring Acadian national park. The house was comfortable, clean and well appointed. Will stay again.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo