This property has a number of pluses, and a few opportunities to improve. The place is as the pictures show. We rented for a month and knew the area very well going in. We enjoyed the neighborhood - easily accessible, very close to Portsmouth and restaurants, friendly neighbors. There is a pleasant walk along the river one block away. The property was very clean inside, bright and cheerful. Overall, it was well equipped although I did suggest better lighting when we left. We hit two weeks of rainy weather so were indoors more than we anticipated. We actually bought a reading lamp while there. Allison was great - immediately responsive when we had a question, and living next door was available for any hiccups, which we didn’t have. She wants you to enjoy your vacation. It was a great backyard for our cavalier and the back deck was very comfortable. Parking was right outside but a word of caution to those who don’t do steps. The key opportunity for this property is the furnishings. We couldn’t find a comfortable seat in the house. The furnishings are presentable yard sale finds but nothing is comfortable seating. The bed is fine, as is the dining table, but the sofa and chairs…..not so much. I was tempted to bring the outdoor furniture inside for seating.

We loved our stay in Eliot! A great option for a relaxing dog-friendly getaway in Southern Maine

This property and the host, Alison, are just wonderful. House is clean and tidy and the grounds are beautiful. This is my second stay here and I’ll be coming back again!

Very comfortable, well equipped home. Alison is always available and quick to respond to any questions or needs. Beautiful location with water views across the road and shopping/restaurants close by. We highly recommend!

Was great time

we had a wonderful time at this house. it was SO clean, seriously, the photos don't do it justice. it was probably the cleanest older home we've stayed in. (old as in character, we prefer staying in older homes whenever possible). we appreciated the owner being on the property, and communication was easy and she was always available. alison is a top rate host, was always helpful in a non-intrusive way. there is a great view across to the water, we could bird easily from the living room! there is AC in the living room (which we didn't use) and in the bedroom (which we did). the home was very comfortable, with a great kitchen and amazing fridge. there is a washer/dryer in the (SO CLEAN) basement to use as well, which was a big plus for us. it was an easy drive to anything we needed, and the neighborhood is peaceful and quiet. we both worked parts of our stay and had absolutely no problems with the wifi at all. the breezeway entrance was great to stage outside-type stuff. there is a back deck that is covered and great to hang out on. we had a lot of rain when we were there, and while we didn't get to the beach much, it was nice to be in the house and be comforted by the sounds. we would book this place again if we decide to stay in maine, and highly recommend the rental.

Great place to stay. Quiet pretty location.

My stay at this property was heavenly. The Host, Alison, was fabulous in every respect. The home itself is extremely clean and quite comfortable. However, the best part of this property was the quiet and scenic environment. Spending my afternoons on the back deck on the beautifully manicured grounds were always the best part of my day. I highly recommend this property.