FAQ's ( frequently asked questions)
Q: Is there a restaurant, lounge, or place to buy snacks?
A: Rossport by the Sea is a Vacation Rental company with a variety of cabins, cottages, and houses, even some apartment or condo types, commonly found on the likes of Airbnb, VRBO, or other similar sites. As often as people say it reminds them of a resort or hotel we are simply a unique vacation rental. There are multiple food options in and around Rossport. Click on the " Around Town" button for more information.
Q: Where is the Internet?
A: High-speed Spectrum Business Internet® is a complimentary amenity in the Big Red Barn. We use it and it works well when it works. Sadly just like the rest of the world, it's gone down before and it can make a day tougher. Somehow we all make it though.
Q: Is there laundry service available?
A: Shared Rossport amenities available to all guests at Red Barn Central include coin-operated washer and dryer. All first come first served.
Q: What else is in the Big Red Barn?
A: The Big Red Barn is our social gathering place. Shared Rossport amenities available to all guests at Red Barn Central include coin-operated washer and dryer, High-speed Spectrum Business Internet®, full kitchen, a bath, outside showers, a small library, board games and sitting areas.
Q: Where do we check in?
A: Rossport b the Sea is self-check-in. Information on check-in is provided to you in your directions.
Q: Can we BBQ or cook outdoors?
A: Each vacation rental comes with its own propane gas grill with a full tank. If it smells good we may come by.
Q: Is Rossport in Eastport?
A: Rossport by the Sea is in Eastport Maine, It is about 2 to 3 miles from the downtown area, located in Quoddy Village, between the Sipayk Nation and the shores of Passamaquoddy Bay. A historically significant location all to its own. Rossport by the Sea sits on a magical 100-plus-acre waterfront retreat and farm.
Q: Are children welcome?
A: Children love Rossport. Exploring the great outdoors, playing in the sunshine, seeing the pigs, and chickens, and spending time with family are what helps us all celebrate.
Q: How do I find my vacation rental?
A: Great question and it's very easy! At the bottom of every web page is a link named "Directions". Click that link. Look for the name of your unit and click it. It's that simple.
Q: Are there things to do nearby?
A: Absolutely and more than I can tell you here! We have a link on this website called "Around Town", there are some brochures at Bangor Airport about Downeast Maine, Acadia, Washington County etc. A great resource for you to use ( aside from our website is VisitEastport.com .
Q: Is there daily housekeeping
A: No. Housekeeping is provided between stays (before your arrival and after to departure). Your linens and towels when you check in our clean and ready as is your rental. Longer-term stays ( 7 or more nights make specific arrangements in advance).
Q: We only want to stay one night or two maybe.
A: Our model is based on a standard vacation rental model of a 3-night minimum. Hotels/motels or other lodging options may be more suitable for you, and there are several in the Washington County area to choose from.
Q: Why do we have to pay a cleaning fee?
A: Unlike hotels, or motels cleaning costs are more about "economy of scales." Where a hotel room is about half the size, doesn't include a kitchen, has employees, consistent occupancy, typically doesn't have a kitchen, etc, etc, etc. Vacation rentals are the opposite and cater to different guests. Cleaning fees are a part of the vacation rental model, allowing us to hire housekeepers on a la carte basis to clean larger spaces with more bedrooms kitchens, and spread out. With the big rental agencies like AIRBNB and VRBO, they are incorporated into a booking or administrative fee.
Q: What about air conditioning and heat
A: We do not have air conditioning or heat. We are a seasonal vacation destination where people come to beat the heat by enjoying cool breezes. We are open from mid-April through mid - October and average temperatures range between 54 and 74. No doubt some days are different than others but nature's climate is what we use, and we believe it works just fine.
Q: What channels do you offer on the tv's
A: We do not have tv's