We just had to come back to Paradise and brought friends Deb & Amy from Portland Me, with us. They fell in love as well. Enjoyed bird watching – saw young bald eagle, black guillemot, loons, eiders and others. Gorgeous sunsets and many shooting stars. I believe you’ll be seeing us all again. Thanks for sharing this beautiful paradise.
Read moreThank you so much for sharing your house! The view is spectacular! The wildflowers were a beautiful welcome. We enjoyed everything about our stay. Look forward to framing our notecard when we get home. We will be telling our friends about this beautiful place. It will be tough to beat anywhere else!
Read moreAnother wonderful weekend! So great to finally see Paradise Cottage; just lovely. Thank you Mary Ellen & Ron. We are always so glad that you two open these beautiful homes to others; it is our favorite place to be. We will see you again really soon. Thank you again.
Read moreOur third trip to Boothbay, first time at Paradise Cottage. What a darling “find.” Enjoyed the triple lobster dinner with two sides at Fisherman’s Wharf. Breakfast at River’s End (DO NOT order the blueberry pancakes: made from potatoes and tasted medicinal). Loved the Pemaquid lighthouse, lunch (fish & chips) at King Eider Pub in Damariscotta. The Vietnamese Bakery in Boothbay is excellent; we had 2 eggs, bacon, toast, coffee & and an apple fritter, DELICIOUS…. The soup is good too. We grilled steaks, baked potatoes, had salad & blueberry pie for supper one night. We ate on the deck and enjoyed the weather, the water and each other. Mary Ellen, we loved Paradise Cottage; it truly is.
Read moreWe absolutely loved our stay! Weather was beautiful and cottage was perfect. Even more exciting, we got engaged down at the private beach during sunset! We will be back again for sure!
Read moreI know why it is called Paradise Cottage; everything is better than imagined. The kayaking was excellent for the kids in the little bay, and Carey loved creating a fort on the island and a fairy village in the woods behind the cottage. The walk to the General Store was an important way to start our day. The hot tub was a nice surprise. The Botanical Gardens were amazing. Gardens here are beautiful. Thank you so much. Hope to come back.
Read moreThank you! It was wonderful staying in your lovely cottage on the bay. What a blessing it was to wake up every morning to such a beautiful view. We had a very peaceful and relaxing vacation. Thank you for the beautiful notecards. You have a wonderful gift.
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This is a great place to visit. Spring here is beautiful with sunny days and rain at night! I love the wildlife and the flowers and would love to visit again. The view from my bedroom is āfantastic!ā I took a boat ride with my children and grandson. He loved it and I did too!
Read moreI spent the morning after our arrival exploring all the nooks and crannies inside this Paradise Cottage and outside – taking it all in! We also took a boat ride around to familiarize ourselves with the region. We especially liked the morning walk across the earthen dam to the East Boothbay General Store, the walk along the coast at Ocean Point, the sunset drive we took on Southport Island and watching the sunset at Newagen Harbor our last night here!! The Botanical Gardens are beautiful. Our little engineer loved the Boothbay Railway Village, and Pemaquid Point. I donāt know how we saw all this in such a brief visit, but I have no regrets! Enjoy your stay!
Read moreThe smoked oysters from Glidden Point that we had at Mine Oyster restaurant were outstanding. The sunny hot weather (84 degrees!) the first few days were perfect for our sail on the Lazy Jack schooner for Windjammer Days. After that it changed to rain, fog and mist; typical Maine! We filled up on lobsters both at restaurants in town and cooking our own right here. We love relaxing on the deck, the plantings, the quiet peaceful surroundings, and knowing Mary Ellen and Ron. Always a pleasure each time we come!
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