General Description
(Please note: Our rental period for 2024 is May 31 to August 4. However, we have tentatively blocked these weeks on our calendar, as we are waiting to hear from possible return renters. In the meantime, if you are interested in renting our house, let us know and we will let you know if there is an opening as soon as possible. Thank you.)
Lovingly maintained seasonal Maine coast home, on the water. Approximately 2 and 1/2 hours from Boston.
There is direct access to the water from the property. A short path and stone steps lead down to the ramp and float, from which you can swim or launch a canoe or kayak (you supply either). When the tide is in. row out to the many small coves and islands in the area. You can also use the float for sunbathing or just to relax and enjoy the view. Access to deep water and a boat launch is from the nearby common area. Relax, enjoy the water view, and take meals on the large screened porch.
The house is in a wooded setting overlooking a peaceful ocean tidal cove. Woods, coves and inlets shape this area of the Maine coast. Enjoy kayaking (you provide kayak), fishing and swimming. Visit one of the many land trust properties in the area for hiking and bird watching. Thomas Point Beach is 10 minutes away. Popham Beach State Park, Maine's most spectacular sandy beach, is a 45 minute drive. Brochures with information on attractions and restaurants are available at the house.
Take day trips to historic Brunswick and Bath, both nearby. Longer drives will take you to beautiful Wiscasset and Demariscotta.
The house is on a tidal cove, Generally twice a day (every 12 hours) the tide goes out at "low tide" and the cove empties out for a couple of hours. One low tide will usually occurs during daylight hours. Guests can continue to swim, fish or launch kayaks from the Point, which is a 5 minute walk from the house. There is a large swim float there. The Point is not tidal and always has deep water.
Accommodations
Maximum number of guests: 4
1 queen size bed; 1 double bed; one single bed. (Note: The photo shows bunk beds in one of the rooms. However, only the bottom bunk is available.)
Blankets and pillows are provided for a $50 fee. Guests are welcome to bring their own sheets and towels and avoid the fee.
All the bedrooms are on one level.
Fully equipped kitchen: Dishes; glasses; silverware; cooking utensils; fridge; microwave; electric oven and cook top; microwave oven; toaster oven; coffee maker; blender.
The Living room and dining room adjoin the kitchen in an open floor plan with a cathedral ceiling.
The dining table seats 4. There is also a dining table on the screened porch, seating 4.
1 bathroom with shower.
Apartment size washer and dryer. Flat screen TV, for use with DVD and VHS player only, no cable TV. We have a large selection of books and videos (over 100 DVDs and VHS tapes).
Picnic table and charcoal grill. Telephone (free local calls).
Wifi internet access. (No cable TV)
Parking space for 2 cars.
Smoking is not allowed in the house or screened porch
The house is only available for weekly rental for the months of June, July and first week of August (see calendar).
Refer to the fee schedule for the weekly rental fee. Additional charges: Maine sales tax, and the service fee charged by VRBO/VACATION RENTALS.
Optional:
We are pet friendly. Please refer to the fee schedule for pets. The charge is per pet, per week. There is an additional refundable security deposit.
There is a small, one-time charge, $50. If you would like us to supply sheets and towels. Guests are welcomed to bring their own.
See calendar for this year’s availability. The house is normally only available during the months of June, July and first week of August (see calendar). During this 3-month period, we only rent for a maximum of 4 weeks, and are generally booked up by March. When a 1- or 2-week rental is booked, we block off the preceding and the following week for cleaning/prepping, and for having the house for our own use.
Please be sure to look over the Rental Agreement and the Reservation Confirmation forms, on the VRBO website, before booking. We will send you copies for signing.
Once the booking is accepted, these should be sent back to us within 7 days.
Please Note: If you would like to rent this property, please click "Ask owner a question", and we will respond within 24 hours to any questions you have. Please do not click "Request to Book" until you have contacted us directly so that I can answer your questions and send you the rental forms to review.