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Experienced 5 Star Host! 8 bed/6 bath, Incredible porches, a short walk to beach

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Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 14466.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Long Island, ME
  • Sand Beach
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • East End Beach
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • State Theatre
    ‪68 min drive‬
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Chestnut Grove

2 Single Beds

Cottage Square-Queen Suite with Ensuite bathroom

1 Queen Bed

La Petite

1 Single Bed

Office 1

1 Single Futon

The Cove- Queen Suite with Ensuite bathroom and private deck

1 Queen Bed

The Garden-Queen Suite with full bathroom and shared deck

1 Queen Bed

The Seaglass-Queen Suite with Ensuite bathroom

1 Queen Bed

The SeaSide- Queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 6

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area

About this property

Experienced 5 Star Host! 8 bed/6 bath, Incredible porches, a short walk to beach

Grab your favorite people and come escape to this hidden gem on Long Island Maine! Chestnut Hill Inn and Retreat Center was designed with you and your vacation needs in mind.

Inside there's 7 Bedrooms (4 with Ensuite bathrooms) and an extra room with futon. A commercial kitchen with small appliances, 2 fridge/freezers, pots, pans, plates, platters and basically anything you would need to prepare and serve food. A Livingroom with TV, 2 dining areas, a library and other quiet sitting areas throughout. There are books, puzzles and games galore. Even a poker table and chips.

Outside, on two sides of the inn there are wrap around dreamy porches perfect to sit and listen to the sound of waves crashing. . A front porch with sitting to watch those going back and forth from the main beach, and a screened porch with seating and a tv. There is a firepit with eight chairs for roasting marshmallows at night. There is a shed outside with a couple island bikes, chairs for the beach and some sand toys. Feel free to help yourself but make sure to put everything back where it was found.

The inn is in the best location on the island. Just a short walk to 2 of Maines' most beautiful sand beaches. Only about 3/4 mile from the Pier and convenient store and a half mile to the bake house that has a great variety of yummy prepared foods. Both sandy beaches and rocky shoreline will provide hours of family and friends enjoyment. Memories are to be made in a place big enough for all those you love. Whether it be a family reunion, work party, girlfriend wine-down weekend, father/son fishing trip, or just your family summer vacation- we are so excited to share this spot with you!

The back of the Inn is the owners quarters There's signage as a reminder.. Although we don't live on the island we are in and out occasionally and as needed. There are 2 outside cameras.

Property manager

Emmalie Arvidson

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Events need to be preapproved prior to booking.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
All Pets need to be preapproved prior to booking.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
Note from host: Events need to be preapproved prior to booking.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Long Island

Long Island is home to this holiday home. Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal and Bayside Bowl are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum and Portland Observatory. Travelling with kids? Consider Southworth Planetarium, or check out an event or a game at Merrill Auditorium. With kayaking, windsurfing and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Long Island, ME

What's nearby

  • Sand Beach - 38 min drive - 7.8 km
  • East End Beach - 58 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 67 min drive - 12.3 km
  • State Theatre - 68 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Thompson's Point - 71 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 60 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬74 min drive
  • ‪Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company - ‬66 min drive
  • ‪Scratch Baking Co. - ‬72 min drive
  • ‪North43Bistro - ‬72 min drive
  • ‪Twelve - ‬67 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Experienced 5 Star Host! 8 bed/6 bath, Incredible porches, a short walk to beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Experienced 5 Star Host! 8 bed/6 bath, Incredible porches, a short walk to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experienced 5 Star Host! 8 bed/6 bath, Incredible porches, a short walk to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Experienced 5 Star Host! 8 bed/6 bath, Incredible porches, a short walk to beach located?

Located in Long Island, this family-friendly holiday home is steps from Casco Bay and within 6 mi (10 km) of Sand Beach and Little Diamond Island. Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum and Portland Observatory are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

leigh l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved It!

Beautiful property! Wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kbcram

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dual 40th Bday weekend with 14 guests

We had a an excellent weekend on Long Island thanks to Emmalie and this impressive property. The space was perfect for hosting a large crowd of adults. The space felt very cozy and home-like, and the number of bathrooms was a huge positive. We really enjoyed the big outdoor fire pit, large dining room/screened in porch. The 2 refrigerators, range, and Weber grill made feeding everyone straightforward and real-estate for perishables was a non-issue. Great location close to south beach, which is where we spent most of our days. Just an overall great space. Emmalie was very responsive and it was clear the amount of hard work they'd put into the space and amenities. I would definitely rent again. My only suggestion would be adding a box fan to each guest room. It could of been our luck with the weather but the house and rooms got a bit hot and stuffy overnight. There were ceiling fans and some box fans and we were there during a serious heat wave - fairly unusual out on the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Emmalie Arvidson

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Hi! My husband and I love hosting and almost 2 years ago found this gem on our most Fave island. What a treat it is to share this with you all. We live about an hr away in NH. We have 3 beautiful kids and a new daughter in law! We love to travel with friends and family!

Why they chose this property

We've been vacationing on Long Island for about 15 yrs. When my teen was young we would ask her if she would rather do a family vaca at Disney or Long Island..She would emphatically say Long Island! There's something magical about this place. From the second you stop off the ferry onto the island, the fresh ocean breeze starts healing you! Im telling you, I've had so many people say it- Its true! I love to explore the miles of coastline with my girls searching for ocean treasures..and boy have we found some! My husband loves to fish ( the Striped bass is DELISH) and metal detect. As a family, we love going through the conservation land and exploring or soaking up the rays and taking a swim in the water- You know, the ocean is a great place to cold plunge in the cooler months. In the summer the ocean is the most refreshing place to cool off! We love it here. Its Maine ( Vacationland) The Way Life Should Be!

What makes this property unique

Since purchasing the home (it used to be an Inn) we ve been told my many its the most Iconic home on the island. I'm sure it being massive and pink and at the top of the hill from the maine attraction ( south beach)..its no wonder its a favorite amongst vacationers.

All the island 'lifers' have MANY stories about how Chestnut Hill Inn has evolved through the years. Its truly a special place.

Languages:

English