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Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Budget
Family
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
Mountains
Beach
Water
Remote
Skiing
Hiking
Cycling
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Dog free
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
We live on a quiet dirt road in the woods, about 1 mile long. There are a few family camps on the road, and we know all of our neighbors. We are a small, rural community.
Nearest airport
The closest major airport is Boston but we usually fly out of Portland which is about 1.5 hours away. We also have tiny regional airport in Rockland which is 30 minutes away.
Getting around
You will need a car in Midcoast Maine. The towns of Camden and Belfast are 10-20 minutes away by car, and have everything you need- groceries, restaurants, pharmacies, libraries, and sailboats.
Map of Approximate Location
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We loved our time at Meredith & Matt’s place in coastal Maine! They have a fabulous setup with all the quiet and natural elements of cottage life plus all the creature comforts of a modern house, including a gorgeous large kitchen and a basement movie theatre setup. We especially liked paddling the kayaks on the quiet lake their place is on and jumping into the water from the swim floating dock. We appreciated Meredith’s recommendations for the best local beaches and hikes as well. She was very responsive and helpful in planning this exchange. We would love to go back!
We had a great simultaneous 2 week exchange with the Burgess family! Their large, well equipped family home is in a fantastic location right on a beautiful lake and just 5 minutes from the coast, complete with charming towns and beautiful beaches. The view from the back deck is absolutely gorgeous, and we really enjoyed using their row boat, kayaks, fire pit and swim platform. We also especially appreciated their super comfortable high-tech king size bed! Meredith was easy to communicate with and we enjoyed meeting the family, although just briefly at the airport. They were all around great exchange partners!
Super easy to communicate with. They left our place lovely and took great care of my plants. I would definitely recommend them anytime. Its a shame we never got to meet.
Meredith & Matt and family stayed at our home in Toronto for two weeks in July while we stayed at their place in Maine. They were excellent exchange partners: very responsive and easy to communicate with, and they made sure the house was left clean and tidy. Our neighbours also said they were lovely. It was nice to know our home was in good hands while we were away.
The Burgess family stayed at our home during a 2 week simultaneous exchange while we went to their home in Maine. We highly recommend them as exchange partners. They were great guests! We only got to meet them briefly at the airport, but Meredith was super easy to communicate with throughout the planning and exchange. Both my tenant and my daughter, who remained in Los Angeles, had the nicest things to say about their family. Finally, they took excellent care of our home and car and left it in tip-top shape. Thank you Meredith, Matt and family for a great exchange!
We were happy to have Meredith and family stay at our home in Chatham while we were away. As first time exchangers on PLU, Meredith’s communication was great and our normal cleaners were very happy with how our home looked after the exchange. While we couldn’t meet in person, we would recommend them for an exchange as they seem to have the PLU home exchange spirit.
We had a great stay at Sarah's home. We especially loved the outdoor patio where we could sit and relax after a long day of sightseeing. There was a cool street market up the road which was fun, also. The home is across the street from a train station, but we didn't use it because we biked everywhere. Thanks for an awesome stay in Amsterdam!
Sally and family stayed at our home in Maine for a week this summer. They were wonderful guests. Our home was just the way we left it when we returned and they took great care of our two cats while we were away at their house in Toronto. We had a wonderful exchange experience!
Sally's home is fabulous! It's an ideal location about 30 minutes to downtown or anywhere in the city. it's an easy 10-15 minute walk to Earlscourt Park with a public pool. We drove from Maine and parking was easy as she has a garage with a parking pad. The house is bigger than expected as it's in the city and is fully equipped with a nice porch out front and a backyard out back. It's also a quiet neighborhood.
Sally was very responsive to my questions and a pleasure to swap with. Thank you for a wonderful vacation in a very cool city!
Carrie and Mark are all around awesome people. We had a 2 week simultaneous exchange in L.A. while they stayed at our house in Maine. Most of our time spent at their house was in the backyard, enjoying the pool, jacuzzi, and nice big covered table to eat dinner with the family. They also had plenty of comfy seating to lounge in sunny CA. The house was just the right size for our family of 4 and had everything we needed. Mark also provided some Youtube videos with instructions on how to use appliances (very helpful for visual learners like me :)) The home location in L.A. was ideal- a quick 5-10 drive to restaurants, shops, etc. but away from the deep traffic of the big city. All the sights were under an hour by car if you avoid heavy traffic times. Please don't hesitate exchanging with Mark and Carrie! We loved it!
We did a 2 week simultaneous exchange with Mark and Carrie in L.A while they stayed at our home in Maine. They were excellent guests! They took great care of our 2 cats, even though 1 cat took a while to warm up to them :) They left the house so clean that our housekeeper said there was not much to do when they left! We had great communication throughout the whole process, from emailing to Facetime to texts along the way. I love how we sent each other pictures of our adventures during the exchange. We highly recommend them as guests!
We had a wonderful time at Laurie & Gary's home on Cape Cod. The outdoor deck and outdoor shower were the best features! Hardings Beach is a 15 min walk or 5 min bike ride from the house. Chatham is great for biking- mostly flat and has miles of bike trails that connect to other trails on the Cape. Downtown is only a couple of miles away.
Laurie gave us tons of info on the house and area. What a fabulous vacation!
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