We just wrapped up a month-long stay here and couldn't have asked for a better home base to explore Maine. Amy was wonderful to work with from start to finish, responsive to every question and just a joy to interact with throughout our stay.The house itself exceeded what we saw in the photos! The kitchen is well-equipped and makes cooking easy for our whole stay. But the real star of the show is the view. We ate countless lunches and dinners out on the deck just watching the water. It never got old.Location-wise, this spot is ideal. It's a quick jump down to Portland when you want city energy, and heading up the coast to Brunswick and Bath is easy too. Acadia is a bit of a drive (3 hours), but very doable for a long weekend trip.The street is quiet, with friendly neighbors, and the island itself has so much to explore, with nature paths, the beach, and the bridge to Little John Island. They were even putting in paved sidewalks while we were there.If you're looking for a place that feels secluded and peaceful but still puts you close to everything Maine has to offer, we can't recommend this one enough. We'll definitely be back!

The hosts could not have been nicer! Always got right back to me w/ any questions I had. This was such a charming place to stay and it had everthing we needed. Such a quiet and peaceful street and we enjoyed sitting on the deck looking out at Castco Bay! We even used the BBQ twice! I would love to stay here again! T

We were in town for a trade show which was cancelled. We decided to get away any way. The cottage is bright and cheerful, very clean and new. It was just the ticket for these trying times with Covid 19 . We were able to read and relax. Thanl you for sharing oyur cottage with us. Be well and healthy!

This was our second stay at Birchwood Cottage. Cozy, comfortable, and relaxing in such a great location. Thank you Amy!