Natalie and her home were amazing! She went out of her way to ensure we made it to the house with our luggage and help us arrange transportation back to the dock, as well as give us advice on beaches and other things of interest on the island. We had an amazing time and hope to make it back next year for a longer visit.

Beautiful. In more than just the physical. It was a combination of things that made it for us. It was a big sense of community around such a small island. The waving to each other as you pass on by. The small mossy parks and trails around every corner to discover. A beautiful garden to look over, sunsets on the top floor and various lights around the house to fit every mood. And the eggs... There's something special about Vinalhaven, and we're so very thankful that Anna and Josh were willing to share such a soulful place - both their home and some of their favorite places - with those who only pass by for a moment. What a place.

We spend one week there and it was very nice !!! Beautiful place and Annie and Josh was very friendly and discreet. The apartment is amazing ! Very warm and comfortable. We enjoy making our own meal every day with this beautiful little kitchen :) We recommend this place very much Thank you Annie and Josh xxx

Couldn't have been happier to spend the first 4 nights of our honeymoon in the Starr St barn. Anna and josh are the chillest and kindest of hosts and the apartment is quiet, beautiful, and perfectly located. We arrived on Sunday night to a roaring fire in the wood stove, breakfast makings in the kitchen, and a warm welcome from Anna, who really helped us get the most out of the quiet off season island. A truly amazing place. Visit Vinalhaven! Stay here!

Before heading to the island for our quiet New Year's getaway, we read ALL the other reviews of the barn. It actually felt like maybe they were paid advertisements, they were so effusive. But after spending three nights/four days there, I can honestly say ours won't be any different from the others. The barn was absolutely stunning. Simple and slick and warm (once we got the fire crackling) and cozy. We got off the ferry in time to catch the market, got a bunch of groceries and spent our time cooking in the kitchen (that had everything we needed), reading by the fire, playing cards, and exploring the island. Very comfortable bed. Beautiful bath. The upstairs bedroom is stunning - the sun paints it completely gold - and the thick plank floors are perfect for yoga. We only met Anna and Josh the day before we left (as they were away for the holidays), but they had left a phone in case we needed it and ours didn't work (Canadian phone, only had service in select areas of the island), but the internet was fast anyway so we could contact them if we had any problems. Which we didn't. Since we got back we can't stop saying "I want to go back to Vinalhaven." The only thing we regret is that we weren't there in the summer to experience what looks like a stunning garden right behind the barn. The island is not a place we ever would have thought to visit, so as a bonus we got to explore a totally new-to-us-area. We were so happy to ring in the new year in the barn in Vinalhaven. Can't recommend this place enough.

The apartment was wonderful! A great place for a getaway. Beautiful view, cozy and eclectic. Just wish we could've stayed longer.

Anna and Joshua were friendly and accomodating. Anna was very helpful with local tips. She even offered us vegetables from their beautiful garden. The barn is cosy and adorable, well equipped even with oceanview from the bedroom. Walking distance to restaurants, shops and harbour. Vinalhaven is magic! We would defenitely come back.

Everything I hoped for and so, so much more! This is an island oasis I look forward to returning to. The space is beautiful and enormously soothing. The barn is breathtaking. The kitchen is a cook's dream! I was very touched to arrive to baked muffins and as well as additional treats in the fridge (very generous--OJ, milk, some eggs). So thoughtful! As you look out the windows of the barn you see the ocean on the horizon. Outside the barn doors you are greeted by a stunning garden. My nightly bath was an enormous treat/break from city living. Anna and Josh (hosts) were incredibly helpful with all my questions. It was such a pleasure to meet them. Thank you so much!

I could not have chosen better. All the previous reviews that indicated how special this restored barn was, were correct. I stayed for 6 nights and hated to leave. It was easy to make myself at home here, because of how lovely it was- the craftsmanship and the decor- and how gracious Anna and Josh were. I thoroughly enjoyed using every part of this "home away from home"; the kitchen a delight- I cooked and ate in all but 2 nights, a comfortable bed and view from the bedroom, delicious tub, cozy sofa, and eating on the deck or at the table..oh, and another table in your own entry area makes a great desk for keeping up with emails and such. I did not realize there was a CD and tape player. If I had known I could have brought some CD's, but I did have some old tapes in my car that were fun to play while I was cooking. I found the neighborhood to be fairly quiet while I was there and also very convenient. I enjoyed being in a neighborhood for my first experience on the island. Since it was my first time on Vinalhaven, I felt I made the most of it by choosing a home base in this "barn", swimming in a quarry, exploring the island by car and by hiking numerous of the many, many wonderful nature preserves that are so beautifully maintained. (I did miss out on kayaking, though) I did not realize that a washer and dryer could be used. I could have packed a bit lighter if I had realized that, but I did a load the day before I left (hanging on drying rack in the sunshine :-) and was able to go away with a suitcase of ALL clean clothes for the next "leg" of my vacation. Anna and Josh were happy to be of help in giving me suggestions, which I appreciated. Even though they are close by, I also felt I had privacy. This is just a very, very charming place to stay, with charming hosts and I am quite thankful.

Adam's house was a wonderful place to spend our long weekend on Vinalhaven Island. As soon as you walk in you see out the back windows and glass doors to the expansive back yard leading to the water. All the bedrooms rooms were well furnished spacious and comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with spices & condiments and had all the utensils and equipment we needed for cooking. We made a wonderful lobster dinner. The house is about 2 miles from town, so it was very convenient. I am considering booking again for a full week in the summer.

We stayed here with our 1 year old and had an amazing trip. Beautiful home with convenient location and amazing view of The Reach. Fantastic layout for two families with children or a group with multiple guests/couples. The location is perfect - quiet with a view of the stars at night that is untainted by other lights, but you are only a very short drive from the downtown. Kitchen was well stocked and easy to use for all meals, if desired. Everything was clean, comfortable, and homey. Adam is great - very in touch and ready to help if needed. All in all, a seamless stay. Wouldn't change a thing.

We brought our Dutch family visitors on a November getaway to The Reach. With its stunning ocean views and warm, cozy spaces, we could not have picked a better spot to acquaint them with authentic Maine island living. The house is just lovely. The central kitchen/living area opens out onto an expansive deck. Even on a mild November day this is a fine spot for lunch or coffee or just to watch the lobster boats and ferry pass. There are discrete sleeping areas and a hideaway loft, books and puzzles for rainy weather, and nature trails to explore. Vinalhaven is a working community of lobster fishermen. If you ask nicely you can find one to take you out and pull lobster traps or just to see the seals and puffins. There is a well-stocked market and a general store that carries just about everything. Adam is a generous host, responsive and accommodating. He was happy to extend our check in and check out times to match our ferry reservations, and he answered my texts faster than lightning. Clearly, he wanted us to have the best vacation possible. We would definitely stay at Adam's place again. Ferry service to the island is limited. You can make reservations up to a month in advance by cal(PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN). A living, breathing person will answer the phone!

We stayed at the Reach House for two nights in November for a family reunion. The house is beautiful, situated right on the water, well-equipped, convenient to the ferry and town, and was comfortable for our large group. From the time we began discussing our trip and our particular needs Adam was very accommodating. After we arrived and before we left, he checked in by text to offer any assistance that we might need and to answer questions about the house.

Adam's home was exactly what we were looking for and was even better than Adam described. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook all our meals -- we really enjoy cooking and experimenting with new dishes, and there was no recipe too complex for the kitchen and kitchen supplies at Adam's place. The views out into the water were completely unobstructed and beautiful and serene. Everything was in good working order; the house had the character and charm of what you would expect of a cottage in Maine but with modern amenities (wifi, renovated bathrooms, and so on), as well as ample supplies and comforts (e.g., an unending supply of fluffy towels and crisp sheets, books and board games, et cetera.) Kudos to Adam for offering an honest, thoughtful and easy experience to those of us looking to sit back, relax and experience the beauty and charm of this remote fishing village.

Adam accurately described his property as stunning: the house, the location, the surroundings. The four of us could have very happily stayed much longer here, watching the lobster boats and the daily ferries ply the Reach, from the front deck. The house is beautiful, unique, and well furnished. Adam promptly replied to any questions we had. The home's proximity to the town is very convenient. Great vacation!

My husband and I had a great stay at Anne's. She was very welcoming and helpful with recommendations for where to go in the area. The space was lovely, and very relaxing. We loved using the fireplace. We highly recommend!

This place was so very incredibly charming. It was quite difficult to depart from it the following morning. Not only the surroundings were gorgeous but the place is also decorated with a lot of taste and beautiful items. I very much enjoyed the books about the area, the coffee for breakfast, the wood for us to put in the fireplace at night! The view from the cottage is incredible with a lovely light in the morning.

Quaint attached apartment, easy walk to town on a beautiful street.

Anne's place is a treasure. It's bigger than it looks, in a great location, has great views and a private spot outdoors. I loved the tasteful mishmash of furniture (which was comfy too); it reminded me of New England beach houses I stayed in as a kid. Anne and her family were very welcoming and helpful and guided us to some great spots on the island, which is a gem in its own right. They are clear there isn't a full kitchen, and that's the only thing that would hold me back from spending a week there!

Anne was great at communicating with me before our visit. She and her husband Bob met us with big smiles and made sure that our questions were answered and that we had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The space is beautiful and comfortable and in a perfect location. We loved everything about it and would definitely stay here again.

What a lovely studio apartment! Anne's place is beautiful. The huge windows facing the harbour make it really special. We sat in the comfortable living room and watched the sunset. Anne and her husband were very welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed. She was easy to contact prior to our visit. We loved exploring Vinalhaven and highly recommend Anne's studio. Perfect Airbnb experience.

Great location with an easy walk to restaurants and shops in town. The view of the harbor from the living room out the large windows was a treat, especially for sunsets. Anne greeted us and oriented us to the apartment and the area restaurants and nature preserve. We appreciate the trail guides of the various island nature preserves she'd gathered in a binder to share with guests. Anne was friendly and helpful when we had questions. The neighborhood is quiet, and within walking distance of the ferry and the lovely Lane's Island preserve. We had a wonderful 3 days getting to know Vinalhaven.

Beautiful location and great accommodations. Worth repeating next year.

I have been coming to Vinalhaven for summer vacation for over 50 years, nearly every summer of my life. when our family's place has not been available, we have rented at various spots on the island. The best thing I can say about this house is that it is a short walk from town. The other positives are a nice porch on the second floor, and good screens without holes. The house and amenities were as described in the listing. We stayed here in the middle of August. It faces onto the harbor, and the view is partially obstructed by several buildings and docks evidently owned by lobster fisherman. These hard-working gentlemen arrive daily around 4:30 or 5 am, and make a lot of noise which woke us up daily. In the evenings, their children (or friends?) came to enjoy themselves, talking and listening to music late into the night. This is not a quiet spot. The lights from the harbor are as bright as prison lights, and shine into the windows of the master bedroom at night. There is one bathroom -- off the middle of the small kitchen. The master bedroom is on the second floor, requiring a descent down unusually steep stairs in the dark. (We chose not to use the provided commode.) The kitchen is small. While it has most of the basics, it only has enough lobster crackers and pickers sufficient for three people. It lacked beach towels and so we purchased some and left them at the house as a gift for the owners. They did not acknowledge this gift. The owner requires that you leave the place completely immaculate. If you stay here, plan to spend several hours cleaning on your last day of vacation, and hope that you can get your car on the ferry off the island. We vacuumed, cleaned the bathroom, scrubbed the kitchen sink, made up the beds with fresh linen, but apparently this was not enough. We received a negative message and then no reply to our request for more detail, leaving our vacation on a sour note. The homemade blackberry cobbler (made with freshly picked blackberries) that we left in the kitchen was clearly not appreciated.

The hostess, Beverly, was encouraging, reasonable and informative before our arrival. The cottage was perfectly clean and had many separate areas (including second floor deck) for meals, game playing, or reading. The location is ideal, so quiet, yet it neighbors a lobster fishing wharf and is an intimate part of the harbor. We could walk to town and to Lane's Beach and Booth's Quarry for swimming. Wish we could have stayed more than 3 days!

The house had a beautiful view of the harbor, and was within easy walking distance of town. The deck outside of the master bedroom was particularly nice. Kitchen and bathroom were a bit snug, but overall a very nice place to stay.

What a great place this was for us! Convenient, affordable, cute, had everything we needed and the beds we oh so comfy!

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Caleb's apartment, close to the conveniences of town and a great home-base from which to explore the island's many trails and waterways. The kitchen was fully-stocked for self-catering, and for those so inclined lobsters can be had a five minute walk from home, to the fisherman's co-op on the harbor front. Larger families would benefit from the second bedroom with two twin beds. We used the primary bedroom with en-suite. Both bedrooms are upstairs, and the second bedroom is accessed through the first. All-in-all it suited our needs perfectly. And we enjoyed a game of cribbage one rainy afternoon... many other games to choose from!

Island house looks out above town and the bay.

Amy was welcoming and glad to answer any questions on email or phone prior to our arrival. House is near the ferry away from the center of town which is a good 15 minute walk away, so good house for people who are walkers or who have a car. We were on Vinalhaven Island when it was cold and wet, so arriving in a house that was warm and dry was very welcome. All essentials were provided and we slept well.

We needed a nice place to stay for a little vacation! The house was a great size for 4 people, with lots of room and a great porch for eating meals outside. The location was perfect - a quick walk to town! Amy kept in touch and was super helpful, which was good to know - just in case we needed anything.

The apartment is very clean with a kitchen, a living room, two bedrooms and a nice bathroom. It's a 5 min walk to town and a 10 minute run to Booths' quarry which is a terrific swimming hole. We loved our stay there.

Kristine's space was beautiful, open and clean! It is a little under a mile walk from the ferry and located very close to town -- a great location.

A wonderful, nicely located apartment that was perfect for our family of three! We liked being able to stroll down to town and sit on the front porch each morning. The home was spacious and very clean upon arrival. Helpful hints about leaving on the ferry were appreciated as well. Would definitely recommend!

We were delighted to be the first guests at this charming, spotless, bright, and spacious apartment--perfect for a family. Everything that we could have possibly needed in the house was there and the location is a convenient 5-minute stroll to downtown Vinalhaven. We would absolutely stay there again!

Honestly couldn't post anything but a glowing review. Apartment was very charming. The photos of the apartment posted do not adaquately express the warm feel that can only be experienced in-person. Very short walk to in-town ammenities. Absolutely everything we could have possibly needed was provided. Everything from coffee filters, lobster pot, to lobster utensils and a muffin pan. Glass baking dishes - you name it. Nothing left to be desired! We will be back next year! Stephen & Aida Gorham, ME

WE only took our bicycles over on the ferry to Vinalhaven Island and rode the short half mile to Kristine's house which we found to be warm, clean and inviting, an older home that was restored and decorated very tastefully. Beds were comfortable; kitchen well equipped. It was a perfect location from which to explore the island on bicycles and there was the added bonus that there was a spectacular array of wildflowers wherever we went. If we didn't feel like riding we could simply walk into town in about five minutes. We especially enjoyed sitting on the cool front porch from where we could watch the comings and goings of the locals and conduct an informal survey of the ratio of pickup trucks to cars (5:1) In short if you have the urge to visit Vinalhaven you can find no better lodgings than with Kristine who was very accommodating and friendly.

Loved our stay at this apartment! Great location, lovely furnishings and plenty of room. The porch was also a nice bonus. Kristine was very responsive and helpful. Would definitely return!

I had a great experience my mom and I loved Amy's and Craig place whenever I come back to the island I would definitely stay there again, the apartment was well kept very clean and is in a great location.

My family and I really enjoyed our stay on Vinalhaven. The lodgings were not overly fancy but offered everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The house was very spacious and had plenty of amenities to make our stay comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked and allowed us to prepare meals at the house, which worked out very well. Our host was very communicative and accommodating, helping us us with any little issues that popped up.

Amy and Craig are extremely friendly, warm, down-to-earth folks. The apartment is conveniently located just outside the village on the first floor of a grand 19th century house they are slowly restoring. We enjoyed several meals (prepared in the well-stocked kitchen) on the delightful porch just outside our room. The island itself is a wonderland for those who enjoy an active, outdoor life. We brought our own car, bikes, kayaks and hiking shoes. We kayaked for miles along the outer coast and inner bays, enjoyed several 1-2 mile hikes on the 14 nature preserves scattered around the island, and bicycled everywhere. Island residents waved at us both in our car and on our bikes; life is slower than on the mainland. We had a wonderful time!

Excellent accommodations, and wonderful host. We stayed over the winter holidays, and before we arrived I was concerned the apartment would be cold. However, the place was extremely warm and comfortable! Highly recommend.

My husband and I went to Vinalhaven and stayed in Craig and Amy's first floor apt. The house was clean, cozy, and centrally located. Amy and Craig went above and beyond to accommodate us. We had such a wonderful time in (URL HIDDEN) is a magical place. We would LOVE to go back one day soon!

Very welcoming! Idyllic Maine cottage-feel with lots of charm. Very attentive owners and excellent location!! Definitely recommend!

A wonderful appartment in charming Vinalhaven. It was the perfect place for us as a clean and roomy base to encounter the island. Amy and Craig are wonderful hosts and even took us back to the ferry, when we left. We can surely recommend this location without any doubt!

We had a wonderful stay at Vinalhaven. The accommodations were welcoming, clean and exactly what we expected. Amy and Craig were lovely and attentive hosts. Craig even hooked us up with his lobster connection and a cooking lesson- a real treat! The apartment is conveniently located and we found ourselves walking and biking almost everywhere even though we had a car. The ferry process went great. We didn't have a reservation on the way there - but got on our first try. Although we didn't use our car a lot on the island, I was glad to have it. We were able to bring over our bikes, etc which was handy. And we did find ourselves at all corners of the island - which we may not have done - or at least not as easily - without the car. Reservation process for the way back was easy with Craig's guidance. Vinalhaven is a wonderful place to vacation with a family. We have 2 teenagers who enjoyed themselves in spite of no cell service! We swam in the quarries almost every day - Booth's being my teens favorite. We took bike rides to Lane's Island Preserve, visited the lighthouse, took the skiff to North Haven. We tried all of the restaurants including Salt and the Haven (which we liked better- but both were delicious). North Haven is adorable - I would highly recommend bringing bikes over and spending the day exploring the island and having a meal. We also took a day trip to Hurricane Island which was fascinating to see this beautiful off grid community. We spent a couple of hours in the Historical Society, the library and had lobster rolls at the famous Greets Eats food truck. I can see why they were voted number 1! Grocery store had everything we needed - glad we didn't schlep stuff over from the mainland. It was nice to support the local economy. Shop owners at the wine store and Go Fish were very helpful with tips about the island and their wares. Best part - time with family really away from it all. No chain stores or big box stores, no cell service, lots of great experiences! Oh yes, I got a beautiful piece of jewelry at 5 Elements which I've worn every day since we have returned. A beautiful reminder of our time spent on that special island. Thanks Amy and Craig! We will be back :)