Experience Coastal Maine

FAQs

• Laundry

  Laundry is located in the main cottage, off the kitchen.  We use ONLY fully biodegradable, fragrance free laundry and cleaning products. These are very concentrated, so please follow the guidance as indicated on the machines.  Please do NOT overstuff the machines and NO PET ITEMS OR SHOES are to go in the machines

• Can we bring our pets?

  We are sorry, but pets are not allowed on the property.

• Beach

  At low tide, we do enjoy some beach front. Wear your water shoes and be aware of slippery seaweed.  We’ve got outdoor buckets for collecting “ocean booty”.

• Ocean Play

  There are three kayaks, a paddle board and a wooden rowboat for your enjoyment.  Just be sure everything is tied or placed well away from the water at high tide.  Some of our high tides have been known to sweep a kayak or paddle offshore. An outdoor fire pit and firewood are available for your use, along with an outdoor cedar shower with hot and cold water and a changing area for your convenience.

• Parking

  We have a long driveway and a handful of parking spaces.  Well-orchestrated, there is room for several cars.

• What are your rates and terms?

  For the 2024 season, the Overlook at Mussel Ridge is available only for the months of July and August,and on a monthly basis. The rate is $25,000, monthly.

• What other fees, terms and services might be included?

  There are no other fees of any kind. Included with rent is weekly house cleaning, lawn and garden care and trash removal.

• Is internet and TV available?

  High Speed internet is available throughout “the compound”, in each building. The password is available upon check-in. TV use includes Smart TV and Roku channels available for your personal log-ins with any subscriptions you enjoy, in each of our three units. Please come prepared with your sign in and password for such channels as Netflix, Disney, YouTube, Prime, Hulu etc. Included for you is ourYoutube TV subscription, available in each building, operating just like any cable television service.

• What time is check-in, check-out?

  2pm Check-in, 11am Check-out

• What is the small island we see pictured out the windows
  and can we walk the island?

  Cylends Island, as seen on Google Maps, is Slins Island on 99% of navigation charts. This island is privately owned by one of our neighbors and managed by The Maine Island Trail Association. Cylends (or Slins) is an easy paddle from the deck and open to visitors. There is also a small tent site situated in the center of the pine grove. Please do not visit the island until after July 1st to give space to the nesting ospreys, which you can observe from our deck. Of course you must also observe the “leave no trace”protocols and please do remove any miscellaneous trash you may find.

• Are there any rules we need to follow?

  Spruce Head is a very peaceful place where there are only sounds of nature and fishing vessels. Please do not play music outdoors and please generally keep noise to a minimum. We ask that the indoor fireplace not be used in summer months.