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Reviews of Romantic Crow's Nest Hideaway with Deck and Treetop Vistas – Walk to Downtown

Romantic Crow's Nest Hideaway with Deck and Treetop Vistas – Walk to Downtown
Boothbay Harbor, ME

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Excellent place to stay so Long as you do not mind stairs to get to tree top. Very comfortable! Wall to town was great just a few blocks. We had a wonderful time!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Theodore O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Smiling all the way up up up.
Within walking distance of many shops and restaurants. You’re not able to see the water from the deck, at least not while there are leaves still on the trees. I liked that we were asked to remove our shoes while in the house, makes me feel like it’s cleaner than most places. The AC unit was loud and in the way in the living room, luckily we weren’t there to watch TV so it didn’t make a big difference; shut it off while we had the TV on. They had plenty of dishes, pots, pans, utensils etc. (bring a corkscrew if you plan on having wine though, we looked everywhere an didn’t spot one! lol) We’d consider another place in the area just because of the 47 stairs (not exaggerating, I counted them) to get up to the apartment. I don’t know that we’d find a place better for the price though. Overall we were comfortable and had a nice time in this quaint little town.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Thank you, Theodore, for your feedback! We are happy you enjoyed this home. We sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced during your time with us. Please know that your feedback is essential, and we have passed your comments along to our local manager, who will work with the homeowner to make any updates. We truly hope to have the opportunity to impress you in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Crows Nest August 2023
Adorable place. Great location. Steps are tough, not for the weak of heart lol! Apartment is hard to cool down, but a/c did work well in the 2 rooms they are in. Didn’t use the living room due to the poor condition of the couch-needs to be replaced for sure. Two smoke detectors were sitting on the kitchen counter when we arrived and two empty spots were noted on the ceiling where they should have been. Other minor repairs were needed as well, but overall could not beat the space and location!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Hi, Susan, and thank you for your feedback. We are disappointed to read that your recent experience was not satisfactory, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We are very sorry for dropping the ball for your stay. Local staff is always available to assist if there are amenities in the home that fall short. We will continue to work with both our local staff and the homeowner to make improvements to this home, and we hope you'll give us a second chance to better serve you.

10/10 Excellent

Darrell C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Very clean. Stairs can be a bit much.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Stairs were tough. Got easier each time. Older with bad knees would be an issue. A little dark inside. Great deck. Great location. Full fridge for Maine Beers. Highly recommend, would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location is Worth the Stairs
Be aware that the journey from ground level to the apartment is three full flights of stairs. Not overly long flights, and still challenging enough that you wouldn't want to forget your phone or key in the room and have to go back up. REGARDLESS, other than the stairs, this place was in the perfect spot to set up shop and explore the entire harbor. Walk to EVERYTHING is easy. Shower and water worked fine. Heat (if you're there in the winter) is outstanding in one room, moderate in another, and FAIR in the rest of the place. Since it's on the top floor, heat from below does rise, so the rooms won't be overly chilly. Would definitely stay again. Loved the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheldon & Melinda B., Tooele

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and cozy
The place was just as advertised…super cute and cozy, but pretty dated as well. We spent some time in a hotel on this trip and found that we really liked our time at this property better than the hotel. It’s just so dang cute and cozy :). We spent all our days out doing things so we didn’t even use any of the kitchen, but it looked sufficiently stocked. Location is great for Boothbay Harbor access. It was cold and it was off-season so we drove the 60 seconds down to the water and parked but in high season, you could easily walk. The stairs up to the unit are definitely a consideration. Not hard or too much, but a consideration when it comes to luggage. Pack light and in small bags. For your safety, there are rails on the stairs but those rails make it hard to carry much more than a carry on sized bag up the stairs. Thankfully we knew this from previous reviews so we packed accordingly and it was no problem. I did give 4 stars for communication with manager because I did send a text through the app that was never answered. We were hoping for a late checkout and were sent an email halfway through our stay that said they would let us know the day before departure if we could have the late checkout. That email never came so I texted within the VRBO app and never received a response. Overall, it’s a Great little place!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience!
We absolutely loved the place. The only comment is that there are 47 steps to get to the door. Not a big problem for us. The listing said it was a crows nest. Not a problem for us even though we are both 70 but may impact others. Location was great! Service was excellent - the propane tank was empty and they came out with a replacement early the next day. The space was clean and the layout was fun. Would recommend and may go back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danny P., Edgewood, Pierce County

Liked: Cleanliness
Crows nest perch
We loved this quaint space. You do need to be able to navigate steps. The reward is a lovely perch atop an old well kept house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Mellony M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location in Boothbay Harbor
The location of this property is excellent. Easy walk to shops, restaurants, Harbor, Opera House, etc. That is the best part of this property. As other reviewers stated, there are 46 stairs to get up to this property. Just need to be thoughtful when getting luggage and groceries up. You don’t want too many trips up and down. It was warm when we were there. Very warm/hot upstairs. There is an ac unit in living room and a window unit in bedroom. We did have to use them. They were helpful in cooling those rooms. They do not cool the entire place. The property was very clean. Having said that, the decor is very outdated. The king bed was comfortable but would be much better with updated sheets and blanket/comforter and pillows. The window coverings/curtains are old Victorian. Not our style and makes the place feel not as inviting as it could. This could be a very comforting/beautiful place with a few updates. Especially with new coverings on furniture, window coverings, bedding, etc. The kitchen was adequate at best. The bathroom is outdated but clean. Water pressure was great in the shower. So, overall, great location. Would we stay there again…probably not…unless updates as stated above.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Hi Mellony, Thank you for the compliments, and we love hearing how much you had a great stay with us. Please let us assure you that we value your feedback, and everything that you mentioned has been passed along to the homeowner for consideration. You were excellent guests, and we appreciate you taking care of our place as if it were your own. Please come back and visit us again any time.

6/10 Okay

Patty M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dangerous when raining
Property itself was very very clean - Furnishings were outdated Stairs - all 46 of them to get to unit were extremely slippery as it was raining and no non-slip on tread itself. Internet was not working, cable not working, coffee pot had a crack - had to brew in sink, and there was a leak under sink - I was there to relax not perform maintenance - Provide batteries for backup would have been nice for key entry, and remotes
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Hi Patty, Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We are sorry to hear about the maintenance issues and for any inconvenience this caused as well. It’s our highest priority to make sure our guests have the best experience possible, but if problems do arise, we try our very best to make things right in any way we can. Please be assured that our Homecare Team is following up on everything you've mentioned and will make sure any outstanding maintenance issues are resolved. Thanks again for your patience and for being absolutely perfect guests. We look forward to you staying with us again.

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

Liked: Cleanliness
August in Boothbay Harbor
Nice quiet stay in Boothbay Harbor. Apartment is centrally located, has parking, and is an easy walk into town. The apartment is on the fourth floor and requires walking up exterior stairs and has a private entrance with keypad. There is a small deck that’s nice for eating outside. Communication with property management is excellent—quick responses and service.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness
On Balance, Worth It
One should never expect a rental property to look better than the photos, so I was not surprised by the 40+ steps to access the apartment or the decor. To speak candidly but with kindness, the place was quite clean and well provisioned with necessary kitchen items and consumable products. If one doesn't mind staying in a space like Grandma's attic with tired furnishings, the tongue-and-groove paneling and clawfoot tub are charming. So few places have a king-sized bed and this one was quite comfortable. We were fortunate to be in Maine a July week when it was cool, so I don't know if the two small AC units would cut it. We mostly used the fans. The wireless password given by Turnkey was incorrect (fortunately the owner had left a corrected note)and there were no instructions for operating the TV and cable (which we finally figured out). The unit is very spacious and the location so convenient to everything. When looking back at the price paid, on balance, I would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Hi Carol, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re thrilled to hear you had a great stay and hope that you made yourselves right at home. That being said, we do apologize for the issues you encountered during your stay with us. We wish we had known at the time so that we could have helped out then. Our 24/7 guest hotline is always available if anything ever comes up while staying at one of our properties. Please know that we’ve since updated our guest access instructions to ensure the WiFi credentials are correct and the instructions to operate the TV and cable are included as well. By the way, you were excellent guests, and we can’t wait to have you stay with us again.

10/10 Excellent

Martin G., Baltimore

Liked: Cleanliness
Boothbay Spot
Comfortable, quiet and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long climb. Kitchen window needs shade for sun in summer.
Great stay overall.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

MARTIN L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boothbay Harbor get-away
Very clean and comfortable. Super comfy bed! A lot of steps to get up to the third floor, so just be prepared for that. Great location with easy walk to shops, restaurants and the harbor cruises. Very short drive to the Hanniford grocery store, and don't miss the Farm 23 Bakery (get there early!).
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021