Oar Island – Home 3873570 Cottage
- 3 bedrooms
- 8 sleeps
- 4 nights min stay
Oar Island – Home 3873570
- Cottage
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 8
- 4 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 17 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Oar Island is one of the thousands of islands, large and small, that fill the rugged ocean coast of Maine. Formed and folded by continental collision, metamorphosis, and glacial scouring, the Maine coast is now a wonderful labyrinth of inlets, bays, islands, rivers, hills, and even fjords, mostly densely wooded with forests of spruce, pine, oak, maple, and birch. No wonder the Maine coast has been a prime vacation attraction for 150 years, favorite destination for Rockefellers, Cabots, Lodges, Bushes, and many others.
One of the many picturesque islands in Muscongus Bay, Oar Island can be found midway along Maine's coast, about 1 ¼ hour drive east of Portland. It covers about 42 acres.
On the entire island there are only 2 houses, rentable by the day or week, either together or separately. The Cottage and the Cabin sit just ten to twenty feet from the water. The island is completely wooded, with fine views of Muscongus Bay and its many other islands to the south, and of the Camden Hills to the northeast. A mile of ocean frontage, much of it deep water even at low tide, an all-tides boat landing, trails, coves, wildlife, free seafood to gather, and above all complete privacy, are yours when you visit Oar Island. You have an entire domain to yourself. Nobody can disturb you. You have crossed the moat and pulled up the drawbridge behind you.
Samoset, known to all Massachusetts children as one of the two Indians who greeted -- in English! -- the Pilgrims at their Plymouth settlement in March, 1621 held Oar Island as part of his home territory. In 1625 Samoset deeded the Pemaquid peninsula, including Oar Island, to the English settler John Brown.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- Crib
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: Bunk bed
Bedroom 3: Bunk bed
Beds in other rooms: Twin bed - 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Private garden
- Climbing frame
- Grill
- Waterfront
- Boat available
- Internet access
- Stove
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Toaster
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 12:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: $500.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Laurence W.
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 24 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 13
- Based in:
- United States
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 8 reviews
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8 reviews
- Excellent
- 7
- Very Good
- 1
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
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“THE best vacation money can buy”
I have had the pleasure of staying at Oar Island twice now and each time was THE best vacation!! The host Larry is extremely friendly and accommodating. The island itself is absolutely gorgeous and ha… More
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“Almost Heaven”
Our family rented this property three summers-August 2016, 2017, and 2018. It is rustic and welcoming. Wake to coffee (thanks to wife) on the porch with morning lobster boats pulling traps just off yo… More
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“Relaxing Family Vacation”
We had a wonderful stay at Oar Island. We enjoyed hiking around the island and hanging out on the rocks, watching the lobster boats go by. The Wesson's were easy to deal with and we enjoyed visit… More
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“perfect”
We love Oar Island. It is the perfect vacation place for families with children of different ages, or just a couple. There is hiking, sunning, relaxation, but mostly what we love about Oar Island is t… More
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“Delightful week in Muscongus Bay.”
Wonderful, relaxing stay in a beautiful spot of the world. We rented both cabins and had the island to ourselves. Be prepared for a rustic, but charming experience.
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“Great Out of the Way Vacation”
My wife and I have been going to Oar Island for years. We absolutely love the Island and the surrounding area. We've stayed in the cottage and the cabin as well. We prefer the cottage but the cab… More
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“Light out for the territories”
As Hucklberry Finn famuously said, "but I reckon I got to light out for the territory ahead of the rest, because aunt Sally she's going to adopt me and civilize me, and I can't stand it… More
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“Amazing Get away Vacation in the Maine Coast”
My fiance and I stayed for a week at the cottage (the smaller house) on Oar Island. We had an amazing time! We drove from Portland and were greeted by a very friendly man at the dock near the island. … More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Laurence (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Laurence (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Laurence (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Laurence the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Laurence (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Laurence (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Laurence (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
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- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Laurence (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Laurence (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Laurence (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Laurence (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Laurence (the owner) a message.
If Laurence (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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