Seafarer Condos

 

image is courtesy of tr*padvisor site

Well, I am now hooked on Airbnb and finding superhosts!  Dave and I had never used Air BnB until we planned our trip to Albuquerque for mid-May.  We were so impressed with our superhosts and the casita, that we decided to not book a hotel in Ogunquit but instead turned to Airbnb again. After 2 places we looked at, one didn't have an opening for the dates we wanted, and the other one had a  host who was  just downright rude, we found Denise T at Seafarer Condos!  And wow, let me tell you, this condo was amazing!!  The price was perfect for our budget and in fact, we actually pay more for rougher er ...  "rustic" cottages in the Adirondacks that aren't nearly as plush as this one in Maine.   We absolutely loved it and if we ever go back to Ogunquit/Wells/York area ,we would see if this condo was available. 

Here is the link to the Seaglass Studio Condo that we stayed in for 3 wonderful nights. 

Here are some photos I took after we first checked in. By the way, the check in process is SMOOTH.  It's a keyless entry, all remote. LOVED it.  We had some difficulty with the Albuquerque condo (which had a lockbox with a key) so we weren't sure what to expect. The whole process with Denise was super smooth and so very easy.  Plus, on the website, it showed that check in was after 4 pm but we received a notifcation via the app AND my email saying we could check in anytime!!  So we arrived earlier in Ogunquit because of that message.  I'm not kidding when I say this was the easiest vacation to plan that we have ever done and we have gone on a lot of vacations including Europe twice!  We were just so impressed. 

So.....here's some pics of the studio condo.  I just loved the space.  So very peaceful, neat, organized and clean!! There wasn't a speck of dust or crumbs anywhere. 

See that pillow in the front??
that was my best friend the entire time. 
in fact, I messaged Denise, she got back to me 
with the brand, etc.  This person is the real  deal when it comes to being a superhost! I'm seriously thinking of ordering the pillow from Nectar. 
I had the best night's sleep and you know, if you're a regular reader here that I've had horrible cervical spine issues since March 2022.  I didn't have any neck pain or headaches the entire time I was in Ogunquit. 

here's a peek from the doorway into the living area 
and you can see into the kitchen area.  
If you know me, you know I'm insanely "ocd" regarding
cleanliness and organized decor. This totally made me happy. 
Look at how tidy and organized and everything matches!!
This was perfect for me. (Dave liked it too cause the bed was so comfy)

We just loved the color scheme...so beachy
the chairs were comfortable and we shared the little ottoman
I mean, you guys...look how sweet this space is!!

 

Things we loved: 

•  hooks on the back of the door for raincoats, hoodies and there was a lower hook for my purse!  Huge plus. 
• How clean the floors were!!
• How everything matched!! 
• The art work on the walls!
• The fact that we didn't need AC although it was available. 
• The fact that we didn't need to watch TV although they have Roku and all the streaming services we have but Ogunquit and surrounding area has so much to offer that we didn't need television! I loved that it was a wall unit. 
• that everything matched what we saw on the Airbnb app
• that the kitchen was CLEAN and FULLY STOCKED.  And by fully stocked I mean, you guys....it had a complete set of teaspoons and measuring cups  unlike other cottages we have stayed in; it had all kinds of pots and pans and even a slow  cooker!! The utensils all matched and were like brand new!!  Now, we were on vacation so I wasn't gonna cook, other than breakfast, but it sure was nice to have all the options just in case we didn't go out. There was even a cloth bag for grocery shopping (although we used our own). There was an ice cube tray in the freezer (not all places provide one). There was a toaster oven, a keurig (we did have to go out and buy K cups as we are coffee snobs and I had bought a bag of coffee, not thinking to check with Denise as to what kind of coffee maker it was).  BUT...she even provided 2 welcoming k cups although I don't think we used them. (we might have used one...I can't remember now). There were a couple varieties of tea bags and a full microwave as opposed to those rinky dinky ones in hotels. There were beautiful mugs and LLBean blueberry dishes!!!!  I was in heaven!!  And there were  wine glasses!!  
• Her instructions for check in and check out and how to deal with the towels and make up were simple and explicit. We appreciated this. 

The only thing we were "sad" about was that we couldn't recycle our cans, paper, cardboard, bottles,etc.  But that isn't the superhosts' fault. She explained that it was the association. Come on Maine!  Reduce, reuse, RECYCLE. I should have brought the recycling home but we didn't. sigh. Next time. OH...and there were 2 chairs and a table right outside the door for sitting in after dinner/early morning with coffee or tea. And we were in walking distance of the village which we both really loved.  Marginal Way was only like a .9 mile walk away!!  And we could even walk to Perkins Cove without being tired. It was a great spot to be for a few days. 

Here's something I was most impressed with as well: 

Fully stocked bathroom!! 
This too is unusual other than the blow dryer.
She had little containers of Q tips, hair ties, and make up remover packs
(I did use 3 of those as I had forgotten mine)
She also had a subtle incense thingy on the top shelf as you can see which was nice
since I'm allergic to most heavier scents. I was so thankful it was subtle.
And not only was there a hair dryer but there were TWO different curling irons!
AND....little washcloths and towels provided for make up removal so I didn't get her
gorgeous thick, white towels stained.  
The towels!!  They were heavenly. No strong bleach smell like in hotels.
But soft and plush. 

SPICES!!!!!!!! 
Do you know how unusual that is??
In the Adirondack cottages we rent, we always have to bring our own.
I did use the cinnamon one on my steel cut oats one morning. 

 

Little touches of sweet beachy decor were around the condo
I really liked this jar of shells...simple and perfect for the nature lover in me

There was also a lobby where a washing machine and dryer were located with instructions on how to get in if needed. We didn't need them. There is an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Again, we didn't use them. The one day (our last full day) I wanted to use the outdoor pool,  but it rained so....we played Agricula instead and then the day cleared up in time to go out for amazing seafood and another walk on the beach...this time Ogunquit Beach itself........

If you ever find you want to head to one of my favorite New England States (Maine!), and you aren't planning on going far north to Acadia National Park, head to Ogunquit and book the Seaglass Studio Condo at the Seafarer Condo Resort via Airbnb with Denise as your super host. You won't be sorry!!  

ps  a few bloggers have  asked me why I have an "E" at the end of my first name. My middle name is Ellen. When I was a freshman in college my dear friend Marlane wrote it with the E just for fun  and so for this blog, that is how I sign posts. 😉