This beautiful ocean front property has been refurbished with new appliances, new expansive deck, king size bed and furnishings. Many modern conveniences are provided including flat screen TV and fiber optic internet. Inside the 850/sq. ft. cottage is a spacious living area with antique wood stove, well-appointed kitchen with dishwasher and new refrigerator-freezer, full bath, and den with additional sleeping space on the pull-out sofa. Full size washer and dryer are provided. The rustic charm of Raven's Nest is complemented by a screened in gazebo off the deck area perfect for a quiet meal. Enjoy the view of Blue Hill Bay while watching local lobstermen hauling their traps or the sailboat regattas make way around Long Island. Evenings are spent around the fire pit steaming clams and cooking the sweetest Downeast lobster around. This is the perfect place for kayaking and there are two kayaks available for your use. Raven's Nest is an exceptional location with amenities that highlight the beauty of Downeast Maine living. 7 days minimum - Saturday to Saturday Rental.
The cottage was wonderful. We enjoyed watching the seals, eagle, and boats from the deck. The area was very tranquil and was the perfect location for our exploration of the area.The hosts, Carol and Leslie were very cordial and welcoming. They definitely deserve the super host rating!
An incredibly beautiful location with a lovely clean and well-appointed cottage. The Knoxes were accommodating and friendly. We explored the Blue Hill peninsula and came back to enjoy the wonderful view from the cottage.
The Ravens Nest is a beautiful and well maintained property in the perfect location. Carol is an accommodating and gracious host. We love returning year after year.
We were very happy with all aspects of our visit to this lovely cottage. Itâs located right on Blue Hill Bay; there was plenty of room for the two of us; it was quiet and peaceful and the hosts Carol and Leslie were great. They responded immediately to any question or issue that we had. Weâve been renting properties in the Blue Hill area for over 30 years, and this was definitely one of the best.
Amazing sunrises. Even though there was a nearby cabin, it was always peaceful. Most facilities were very good. The owner was helpful whenever needed. Perfect location near a lovely town.
The cottage and its location were both perfect for our stay. The cottage was perfectly clean and comfortable and with views from inside and on the deck or lawn that we loved. Carol and Leslie were very easy to communicate with and were very helpful when we arrived. We recommend the cottage to all!
We knew we picked well when Carol and Les greeted us with warmth and openness. Carol kept us well fed with organic vegetables from the garden which made for many delightful dinners. The kayaks got us enjoying the water. The deck brought us outdoors for dinners and stargazing. The bed was comfortable and the environment overall was very peaceful and quiet which is just what we were looking for. It was a wonderful stay. Great to sit by the water and read. Easy location in and out to explore the area. Ample information on things to do and sights to see. We are happy with our choice and while Carol and Les live nearby they were respectful of our privacy and yet available if we needed them. It felt like our own place and we never heard or saw any other neighbors.
We especially enjoyed the outdoor accommodations. Beautiful sunrises were enjoyed from the deck as well as from the waterâs edge. We loved watching the boats, the tides rise, the abundance of nature and honesty even enjoyed watching a thunder storm roll in from the gazebo. Its a great location for all the areas we wanted to visit and Maine seafood never disappoints.
Lovely week right on the water, great location and lovely cottage, bigger than expected and well appointed. Owners available as needed but maintained our privacy.
Our stay was everything we expected and more. The location was very tranquil and peaceful, the cottage was very comfortable. On our first morning we were treated to a bald eagle flying out from the tree in front of the porch onto the water, and each day we watched the loons floating by. Our host, Carol was very welcoming and brought us fresh vegetables from her garden.
Enjoyed our stay at Ravens Nest. The view right outside the sliding doors is beautiful. Carol and Leslie were wonderful hosts and even shared their garden vegetables with us. There are hiking trails all around and Acadia is less than an hour away. It was nice to come back after a day of hiking and just relax on the deck. Thank you Carol and Leslie for sharing your little slice of heaven with us.
Location and setting (and weather!) were perfect. Had a lot of fun paddling around on the kayaks and watching the seals, loons, cormorants, jumping fish and the occasional porpoise.
My family has been coming to this area of Maine for over 30 years and it's always enjoyable. With wonderful views of the bay, the Raven's Nest cottage is the perfect location for beach walks, lobster cookouts, and relaxing. The property is comfortable and clean with updated amenities in the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry area. The host is friendly and responsive.
This cottage is gorgeous, it was spotless when we arrived and the hosts were so welcoming and helpful. It was a wonderful stay and we hope to return in the future.
We very much enjoyed our stay, we stayed 14 days and it still was not enough. The house has everything you need and the owners could not have been more helpful. We bought lobster at the Sleigh Bell & Lobster 3 different nights and it was delicious every time, they will cook the lobster for you and they are only a few minutes up the road. I would recommend this cottage to anyone who likes to be out of the busy area to just sit back and relax but it is not too far away from Bar Harbor. Thank you Leslie and Carol for a wonderful vacation. Cheryl
Our stay here was outstanding. It was so quite, so peaceful, so beautiful. It was difficult for us to make ourselves leave just to explore the area. The cottage is charming and well appointed with nice linens, comfortable bed and everything you'll need for a lovely stay. Our hosts were the best; thoughtful & helpful without ever being intrusive. If you want to stay on the Maine coast, don't miss this lovely place. We saw loons, cormorants, ducks and seals every day along one eagle siting.
My husband and I stayed at The Ravenâs Nest for 1 week at the end of September, to celebrate our 25th anniversary. The cottage was very clean, comfortable and cozy. We ate the best lobster, wild blueberry pie, mussels and oysters everyday! We built a fire out back a few times and toasted marshmallows. We truly had everything we needed and more. Carol, the host and her husband Les were friendly and had wonderful local information. We flew into Portland and spent the first and last day there. Lots of wonderful shopping and restaurants! We took day trips to Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, Deer Isle and Ellsworth to the LL Bean outlet store! We would love to come back to Bue Hiill and stay at The Ravenâs Nest again! Absolutely awesome experience!!
Our stay at Ravens Nest was great! When we arrived it was raining hard due to Hurricane Lee passing through the area. Leslie and Carol came out and offered to help us unload our vehicle.
We found the cabin to be very clean with all the accommodations we expected and the grounds, well the grounds are just beautiful. We recommend this rental property to anyone who visits the Down East part of Maine. Itâs a jewel.
Particularly impressed with kindness and generosity of our hosts, Leslie and Carol. Cottage extremely comfortable and well equipped and setting at water's edge could not be beat. They kept us amply supplied with fresh veggies from their garden which was a real plus. Extremely helpful with discovering the area. Beautiful and serene. Highly recommend to anyone.