Our family of five was very glad to have the opportunity to discover Maine from this wonderfully homey place. We had a comfortable stay, and really appreciated bedding and towels were provided, the kitchen was fully equipped, and there was plenty of entertainment in form of games, books and local magazines, and a TV. The place felt clean without feeling sterile, and private without being cold. This location also affords to not be completely dependent on a car, which is a quite a rare thing, as one can shop for groceries, get ice cream, visit the craft co-op on foot, and, if inclined to walk for a longer time, we found it was possible to reach the New Harbor ferry that way as well. Our stay was short, so we were able to keep our days full and sample a little bit of everything without having to go far. We had a great time and are very grateful to Martha for this home away from home!

Property was as advertised. While close to the road with light traffic, the house rambles away from it, with easy living spaces, comfortable seating in living room, and a kitchen/dining area with windows and glass doors to the patio and an expanse of greenery in back. After entering through a big furnished room, close to the driveway/road, with two futon sofas and furniture, you then enter the house through the bedroom with a full-size bed (somewhat soft). The single bathroom is at the other end of the house, before the 2nd bedroom with two twin beds. So, nice, light, gathering space in the middle, while distant bedrooms allow for privacy. Front entry room would be a plus if you have kids who need to flop around away from adults. Fine for a 3-night stay. Wonderful walking proximity to Harbor Ice Cream, a good Market, and wonderful baked goods at Abundant. Easy drive to nature reserves in South Bristol or to Pemaquid Point.

Nice property within a short walk of Riley’s.

Lovely cottage with a long railroad layout, enjoyed it as it was clean and close to town.

We had a really nice stay! The home was clean and comfortable and we really had a good time!

Martha was an amazing and generous hostess. My dogs and I were moving from Texas to Maine which involved MANY different stops and living arrangements while waiting for our forever home. Martha made the whole process so much easier and was incredibly supportive in oh so many ways. I was not only taken care of, I made a new friend!

The Peninsula has a lot to offer for beauty and things to do. However, upon arrival I was a bit surprised to find that I had to go through a bedroom from the front door to get to the living room and kitchen. Even though it was in the contract I was surprised to be charged for credit card transactions to pay for my stay. Not sure if there was one or two charges for $16 each. I thought this excessive since there was already a service, cleaning fee, tax and nightly rate. The kitchen was small but the living room area was cozy.

Liked the cottage. Apart from mini groceries it was well stocked. Martha and James were immediately there when I needed help. Only problem was TV reception which James was "Johnny on the spot" and it was fixed. Best part was that they did not interfere, only when I called.

This house is a perfect place for 7 or more people to spend a relaxing vacation. It has everything you need and plenty of areas to hang out and even get some privacy. Location to explore Maine is excellent. The circular parking makes it easy to come and go and the porch in the back is the perfect place to end the day.

We had a beautiful weekend so our time was mostly spent hiking, a wedding and sightseeing, the house served all our needs and we thrilled we could bring our dogs!

We really enjoyed our three-night stay at Martha's cottage while we were visiting Maine colleges with our daughter. We only wish we could have stayed longer. We walked to the grocery store and the ice cream stand and drove to the nearby light house, the beach, and restaurants. The cottage was very spacious and comfortable for only three people. It can accommodate a much larger group, although there is only one bathroom. The kitchen was very well equipped for our needs, and we enjoyed eating at the kitchen table and out on the deck. I loved the traditional Maine/New England decor! Martha was very helpful and responsive whenever we had questions. I hope we can return some time. Thanks, Martha!

We absolutely loved staying in the area of Bristol. This house is located perfectly. It is situated on the main road through town which makes it within 5 minutes of just about everything—Pemaquid Lighthouse, Pemaquid Beach, New Harbor (Hardy Boat and Shaw’s Restaurant), Rachel Carson Salt Pond, and Pemaquid Harbor which is home to Maine Kayak (the BEST thing we did on our visit) and the old Fort. You can also walk to the small, adorable town grocery store and ice cream stand. The neighbors were very friendly and the area was quiet and safe. The house is quite quirky, which at first felt strange, but we grew to love it! We did not feel like we stayed in a sterile rental property but instead felt like we stayed the week at our grandma’s house. Once we got settled in it felt comfortable and homey. Martha was very sweet and helpful. This was our first time ever visiting the north east. We are from Kentucky and usually go south or west for vacation. So, this was an amazing experience for us. **THE CONS** I am giving it a rating of 4 stars because the house could use some maintenance work and some updating. The outside of the home is where the most work is needed. The landscaping and flower beds were badly, badly overgrown. There were giant weeds with thorns and burrs all along the porch (like I am talking as tall as my 6 year old!) and the kids kept accidentally brushing against them while playing outside. It looked like the flower beds hadn’t been tended to at all this season and maybe even last year too! I was looking forward to seeing the nice flower beds because it is listed as one of the perks of the house in the listing, but they no longer look the way they look in the listing photos. The outdoor plastic furniture also needs replaced. It is old and brittle. I am very petite and when I sat in the chair it began to crack as if it was going to break. We chose to not use them as to avoid injury and only used the wrought iron patio set for the week. There was also a portion of the yard/driveway by the garage that I had to tell my kids to avoid because I found several rusty nails on the ground. I believe maybe they are popping out of the siding and falling to the ground? Either way—the property has SO much potential and we still VERY much enjoyed our stay, I just feel like the outdoor space needs a spruce up to make the experience more enjoyable and safe for renters.

Clean, well stocked, affordable. Great location close to beach and many good places to eat. Owner made the whole process smooth.

Nice place, clean, great location, and accepts pets. Everything as advertised. Would definitely stay there again!

Nice place, clean, great location, and accepts pets. Everything as advertised. Would definitely stay there again!

New Harbor and Pemiquid Point is where my mother’s family has lived for generations and is my favorite place to visit. I always feel like the real world is 1,000 miles away while sitting on the rocks at the lighthouse. For this trip, we needed more room to accommodate my two children and their spouses so we decided on this cute cottage. This home is cozy in the perfect location to see all the sights. It’s traditional New England charm adds to the overall Maine experience. The owners were so accommodating and easy to work with. Plus, the washer and dryer are Amazing!

My friends had an incredible time here. There were 12 of us plus two babies and there was plenty of room and then some. The lawn overlooking the water was a great place to hang out and we were close to lots of hikes and adventures on the quieter side of the island. Highly recommend!

We appreciated how cozy and homey Martha's place was. It was perfect for the three members of our family having this Christmas away from home.

We appreciated how cozy and homey Martha's place was. It was perfect for the three members of our family having this Christmas away from home.

Bob and I had a wonderful time in Maine and were so pleased with Martha's Maine House. Everything was just perfect! We just wish we could have stayed longer! Maybe we will able to do that on our next trip.

Bob and I had a wonderful time in Maine and were so pleased with Martha's Maine House. Everything was just perfect! We just wish we could have stayed longer! Maybe we will able to do that on our next trip.

Overall great property! We enjoyed our stay and the host was great at communicating. Perfect for a weekend getaway to watch our friends get married :)

The house is cute has everything you need. The kitchen is perfectly stocked. The dinning room was my favorite for morning sun and breakfast. Martha is great and very helpful. The location is wonderful for the beach and lighthouse. We went and watched the sunset every night at the beach . The lighthouse is beautiful the during day and night. The cupboard has great food. They are only open till two, so stock up for later.

Overall great property! We enjoyed our stay and the host was great at communicating. Perfect for a weekend getaway to watch our friends get married :)

The house is cute has everything you need. The kitchen is perfectly stocked. The dinning room was my favorite for morning sun and breakfast. Martha is great and very helpful. The location is wonderful for the beach and lighthouse. We went and watched the sunset every night at the beach . The lighthouse is beautiful the during day and night. The cupboard has great food. They are only open till two, so stock up for later.

Overall amazing location and away from crowds. Quiet and peaceful. Very close to Pemaquid Point Lighthouse

Overall amazing location and away from crowds. Quiet and peaceful. Very close to Pemaquid Point Lighthouse

This is a large property, much larger than we needed. It was convenient to the places we wanted to visit. The owner was responsive when we had a leak in the washer supply and promises that a new washer is on order so that it will fill the tub in less than an hour. The kitchen is fully equipped. In fact, there are many duplicate items. I got the feeling that the owner uses this for family gatherings, and has for years since there are lots of futons, games, and books.

The house was awkward and could have used a good spring cleaning.

This is a large property, much larger than we needed. It was convenient to the places we wanted to visit. The owner was responsive when we had a leak in the washer supply and promises that a new washer is on order so that it will fill the tub in less than an hour. The kitchen is fully equipped. In fact, there are many duplicate items. I got the feeling that the owner uses this for family gatherings, and has for years since there are lots of futons, games, and books.

The house was awkward and could have used a good spring cleaning.

This house/property was great for our family gathering for a 90th birthday party. Lots of space, both inside and out. Very comfortable and great location!