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Reviews of Oceanfront Cottage newly renovated: New Oceanfront Master BR for 2023 season


Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheila C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, special get away
We had a fabulous time on Campobello Island, in large part because of our amazing accommodations. The Periwinkle house is amazing - so well appointment, thoughtfully decorated, terrific host, great towels and pillows, and the VIEW! Super clean, location is perfect, we loved all of it. Thank you for a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming
Charming, clean cottage. Helpful owner, excellent with communication. Lovely waterview. We had a lovely stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property in peaceful location
Nice relaxing week in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 3, 2022
So glad that Robert and his family found the amazing and totally renovated Periwinkle Cottage by the Sea!

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful retreat
The property is great - a perfect mix of antique touches and modern convenience. The island is peaceful and beautiful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 27, 2022
So happy that Michelle enjoyed the wonderful oceanfront Periwinkle Cottage! We enjoyed having her and would welcome her back if she gets the opportunity to return.

10/10 Excellent

Lynn J., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous property
A wonderful place to stay and enjoy Campobello. Well equipped and very comfortable with all the amenities you could ever need. We throughly enjoyed our time and will definitely come back to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 29, 2022
We would welcome Lynn back anytime to any of our wonderful and private oceanfront cottages on beautiful and idyllic and unspoiled Campobello Island! We highly recommend Lynn to other hosts.

10/10 Excellent

Corey Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible views
Loved the property, loved the many sitting areas, all with different views, very comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Sherry C.

Liked: Cleanliness
periwinkle cottage
Very cute little cottage. We really enjoyed the screened in porch and actually got to see a whale. A very nice getaway
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 30, 2020
Thank you Sherry! So glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you get to return someday. If you need a larger cottage we also have available the Whale of a View Cottage, Starfish Cottage and Sea Urchin Cottage! We highly recommend Sherry and her party to other accomodations.

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
The wife and I had a short two day stay at the starfish cottage and be absolutely loved it, large cottage with everything we needed, love the island and the local residents, we will be sure to go back again
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2020
We loved having Robert and his wife at the wonderful Starfish Cottage! We hope they can return and highly recommend them to other cottage owners.

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous cottage, but we stayed at Starfish, not Periwinkle
Everything a person could want for a day, a week or a month. Fabulous cottage, terrific view of the bay, and magnificent general location for hikes or boating or whale watching
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
We so enjoyed having Richard and his family and highly recommend them to other guest accomodations. Hope they get to return. They treated the cottage as if it were their own.

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Campobello at its finest.
We loved our stay at Periwinkle cottage on Campobello. It was just the two of us and it is quaint and charming and well supplied. The weather didn't cooperate with our stay but that didn't matter. The cottage is right down the street from the Lighthouse and close to The Pier Restaurant which is great. If you want to try out Campobello, give this cottage a try.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
So thankful Bruce and his family had a great stay at the Periwinkle Cottage! If they liked it during not the best of weather they will love it if they are able to return with better weather! The Periwinkle Cottage with its private location, stunning views of the ocean, screened in porch to watch the sunsets and open porch offer a great experience for all types of weather! We highly recommed Bruce's family to other accomodations. Hope you can return!

10/10 Excellent

Jane D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage
Perfect cozy cottage overlooking the Bay of Fundy - great location for exploring Campobello Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
Thank you Jane! So happy you found this little gem on the coast of Campobello Island located on Lighthouse Road overlooking the ocean where wildlife activity like whales, seals, eagles and sunsets can almost always entertain you. Please visit again!

10/10 Excellent

Patria H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Periwinkle Cottage
Great place to stay. Everything you need in a small package.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
So happy Patria enjoyed her stay at the oceanfront Periwinkle Cottage.

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location; great property
Cozy, relaxing; great view; great screened in porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a serene spot, reminding us of a simpler time. This is a lovely cabin getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

heidi h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
We loved the little cabin! Played cards out on the screened in porch in the evenings. My teenager even slept out there every night. The weather was perfect. If it had rained the cabin would have been a little small for the 3 of us but we would have made it work. Dennis w
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
We loved having the charming Hansen family. They were great guests for the Periwinkle Cottage and enjoyed all that the Periwinkle has to offer from the screened in room/porch overlooking the ocean and the open deck and firepit overlooking the water. Please come again! Dennis & Margaret

4/10 Poor

Sifie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Oceanfront, but with huge amount of mosquitoes! Terrible miscommunication, no person available for check in and check out, no instruction message in advance about how to check in as promised, almost asking help from the police...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aisling C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a magical time staying in the cozy cottage by the Bay. Thank you for sharing .
The cottage is a perfect get away for 2. All amenities are available. The views are breathtaking. We even saw a whale.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
We are so happy Aisling enjoyed her time by the Sea on beautiful Campobello Island at the charming Periwinkle Cottage. We hope she can return and stay longer next time and if she has a larger party remember we also have 3 larger cottages on the ocean that we rent that are private from one another and on abutting properties.

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can’t wait to go back!
This cute, quiet cabin was everything I had hoped it would be. I really want to go back perhaps in September next year to experience a different season on the island. I am an avid bicycle rider and the roads were awesome to bike on with very respectful drivers. Thanks Dennis and Margaret for sharing your little piece of heaven with us 🙂🇨🇦🇨🇦
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
Thank you Donna! Donna left the Periwinke Cottage in great shape and took care of the cottage as if it were her own. We would highly recommend Donna to other cottage owners and hope she gets to return to Campobello and one of our 4 oceanfront cottages!

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
PERFECTION
This was truly a dream location, comfort, beautiful views, porpoise, seals, lobster boats, great food at the pier and just an awesome experience. Thank you so much Dennis, we will certainly always remember our 40th anniversary trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
So happy Deborah and her husband had a wonderful 40th anniversary. Her words speak louder than anything we could say in our description of our four private from one another oceanfront cottages! Hope you can return! Dennis & Margaret

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Delightful property
Lovely cottage, fully equipped and very clean. Owner very easy to connect with and very accommodating. Lots to see even before season officially begins. Loved late lunches on screened in porch and deck. Will return to catch migration of whales. Remember to top off gas tank before leaving Lubec -- no gas on Island. Great meals at The Porch. Numerous places to walk. Visits same spots at high and low tides to experience the amazing visual differences. Narrow entrance off Lighthouse Road and limited space to park, but manageable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
We loved having Christine at the charming Periwinkle Cottage!! She was a great guest and left the cottage in wonderful condition which we really appreciated. Even though she was here in the off season she found the magic of Campobello and our private oceanfront cottages a great place to wind down, hike and see the beautiful views that the island and properties offer.

10/10 Excellent

Becky D.

Cozy and peaceful
We had a wonderful stay at Periwinkle Cottage. The cottage is very small but has everything we needed and the screened in porch and deck are both great places to hang out when not exploring. It is extremely easy to cross the border into Lubec where we did some hiking and shopping. Campobello is such an interesting place and has miles of trails.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
Thank you Becky for such a nice review. We are so happy when our guests enjoy one of our four private and unique oceanfront cottages. Campobello and these private cottages on Lighthouse Road are a great combination for a relaxing and enjoyable vacation. Becky treated the cottage as if it were her own and we highly recommend her to other vacation owners she may contact for future rentals. Dennis & Margaret

10/10 Excellent

Ed H.

Quaint and cozy
Quaint and cozy. Great location. Campobello is a real gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
We highly recommend Ed to other vacation rental owners. They left the cottage in great condition and treated the cottage as their own. Hope they can return! Dennis & Margaret

8/10 Good

Scott B.

Delightful location with everything you need to relax!
Sitting on the porch watching the whales go by is one of the most relaxing experiences we have had this year. Though there is satellite TV in the room, we never turned it on! The property was cozy, clean, comfortable and outfitted with everything we might need (except soap and shampoo - be sure to bring some). Dennis, the host, was warm and friendly - even going so far as to extend us an invite to his family & friend's party one night. Though there isn't much to do on the island besides being outdoors, we found it perfect for the relaxation we were hoping to experience. We are panning to return next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
We loved having Scott and his family at the Periwinkle Cottage and hope they can return next year. They were wonderful guests who left the cottage in great condition when they left. Thanks! Dennis & Margaret

10/10 Excellent

Lesley S.

Charming
Clean, cozy - lots of places to relax outside
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
Lesley and her husband have stayed in several of our cottages on Campobello and they are always welcome. They brought their dog but you would have never known! Highly recommend these folks to other property owners.

10/10 Excellent

Jean T.

Everything we had hoped for.
Cottage is rustic and cozy. It was equipped with everything we needed, and then some. The location is great; close to the lighthouse and restaurants. The property is very quiet and relaxing. We loved the screened in porch and the view. Periwinkle cottage is a great place to go to “get away from it all”. We only wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
Margaret and I loved having Larry and Jean as our guests at the Periwinkle Cottage. They took care of the cottage and when they left you could hardly tell they had been at the cottage. We highly recommend Larry and Jean to other property owners! Please visit again! Dennis & Margaret

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B.

Cozy summer island cottage with charm
My husband and myself enjoyed the relaxing periwinkle cottage and will return the screened porch was perfect for coffee and cocktails beautiful sunsets 😎🇨🇦
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
So happy that Maureen and her husband enjoyed their stay at one of our 4 Private oceanfront cottages. We enjoyed having the Baileys and would highly recommend them to other cottage owners. So glad they plan to come back! Dennis & Margaret Haire

8/10 Good

Dennis L.

Whales abound
Bring your binoculars because you don’t need to leave the deck to go whale watching. That cottage was spotless and the hosts were especially nice. It’s small but don’t be put off by that. You will spend most of your time on the screens porch, deck, or fire pit by the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
We were so happy to host Dennis and his wife. They love the cottage and the setting overlooking the ocean. They treated the cottage as if it were there own and I would highly recommend to cottage owners. We hope they return and get to stay at one of the larger cottages, The Whale of a View cottage, The Starfish Cottage or the Sea Urchin Cottage.

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

An amazing gem
Spent five days here. The cabin is small but cozy and is clean. The best part is the screen in porch and the deck off that. I really enjoyed sitting at the waters edge looking for whales. 144 whale sightings in the five days I was there. I looked for whales every morning for four hours and five hours in afternoon into evening. Such a relaxing place to stay. I will definitely come back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
We are so happy that our guests had such a great time and got to see what those who have visited already know. This stretch of Campobello Island is home to 4 of the best views in the area and the wildlife like whales, eagles and seals is amazing. Our guests treated the cottage and property as if it were their own and we would highly recommend them to others who rent vacation homes. Looking forward to your return! Dennis & Margaret Haire Periwinkle Cottage, Sea Urchin Cottage, Whale of a View Cottage and Starfish Cottage

8/10 Good

Deborah G.

Beautiful little space
The setting was awesome. The owners were very helpful with suggestions of things to do. When it turned out that the next cottage over was a construction zone for a day, they offered me an extra day, which I enjoyed. All in all a lovely little getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
We so enjoyed having Deborah at the Periwinkle Cottage. She left the cottage in great shape and I would recommend her as a guest! So pleasant to deal with! Hope she can return someday.

6/10 Okay

Jane B.

Beautiful setting, amenities not as described
While the setting is lovely, I was disappointed in details of what was available at the cottage: freezer did not work, toilet seat cover was broken, pantry items said to be available were 6 spices, no salt. Grill should be listed as charcoal grill so guests know to bring charcoal and lighter fluid. Did not find beach chairs said to be available. Certainly none of these things ruined the stay or marred the beauty of the island, but for the price I expected more.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
We are so sorry with the problems that Jane encountered. We wish Jane had contacted us or the cleaning lady during her stay and we would have remedied anything that we could have at that time. Unfortunately no one heard from Jane so we could solve these issues. We checked the freezer but could not find a problem with the freezer. We have never provided pantry items like seasonings but if a traveler leaves them we always leave them for the next person to use. We are so sorry Jane expected a different kind of grill but we have always had a charcoal grill and in the details of the listing it does tell you that the grill is a charcoal grill and you can purchase charcoal and lighter fluid at the local grocery. Unfortunately the toilet seat lid (lid only not the seat part) did break right before her stay but the nearest place to get a toilet seat is an hour and a half away and we didn't have time to get one before Jane arrived the next day but had it by the time Jane checked out. The broken lid did not hinder the use of the toilet as the seat was not the broken part but we are still sorry Jane encountered this problem. We do provide several outdoor lounge chairs which are more like adirondack chairs which may be considered beach chairs by some. In the written description of the chairs we do list them as adirondack chairs. At the Periwinkle Cottage you are up on a cliff overlooking the ocean so you can't actually get down to the beach from the cottage.

10/10 Excellent

David H.

"Newlyweds"
We wanted a mini-vacation and since newly married at ages 87 & 76, thought Campobello Island would be a good choice. Our stay at tiny Periwinkle cottage was a good fit for us. It was neat, clean and had a lot of charm. We didn't see a whale, but did see eagles and the cute little squirrel off the deck. Morning coffee on the deck overlooking the water was so wonderful! Thank you, Dennis and Margaret for a memorable time. (We hope our memories will remain for a bit longer!) Would like to return someday. David and Jo from Kingfield, ME
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
We were so inspired by David and his newlywed who came too Campobello for a mini vacation. We hope they get to return soon! They were great guests!

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Little bit of solitude
My husband and I visited Campobello Island for a few days of R&R...Periwinkle was the perfect location! The cottage is cute and the front deck is amazing! We spent a whole morning sitting at the water's edge watching porpoises, cormorants and even a whale! This is the perfect location to unwind. Dennis was a terrific host that went out of his way to check on us and ensure we were comfortable. We would definitely stay at Periwinkle, or one of his other cottages, again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
Amy and her husband were great guests! They truly enjoyed the uniqueness and beauty of all the views and wildlife surrounding them. Hope they return! Dennis & Margaret

8/10 Good

Judy M.

Very peaceful and quiet spot
Our stay was very relaxing. Dennis is a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017