Our new 6,000 Sq. Ft. Amish built Post & Beam Home in Christmas Cove, ME.
Location: South Bristol, Mid-Coast & Islands, Maine, USA (1 Hr. North of Portland in the beautiful "Boothbay Region".) View Map
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + Loft, 4.5+ Baths (Sleeps 12)
Keywords: House,Home
Our Maine, "Amish Built Post and Beam House" is on the internationally famous (for yachting) beautiful CHRISTMAS COVE, 2 minutes from the town of South Bristol and located in the heart of New England's most picturesque region. Walk just 300 yards to the equally famous Coveside Restaurant and Marina, where you can dine on fresh lobsters, clams and other local seafood which is caught daily: and feast on the dramatic and spectacular out-island views of the Atlantic Ocean. The house is surrounded by a pine forest, with peek-a-boo water views to the Cove-just 50 feet away.
There now has been 3 wedding receptions and several family reuinons hosted at the home
Walk down to the docks and fish for mackerel, or walk/jog through the coniferous rain forest on pine needle-covered trails.
This Non-smoking Maine House was built by the Amish just 5 yeasr ago, and features all tongue and groove custom carpentry, with vaulted ceilings, bamboo floors and huge stone fireplaces. It has five bedrooms-1 master king suite/fireplace upstairs and 1 master king suite on main floor. There are 4 1/2 bathrooms. All the bedrooms have large windows, ceiling fans/3 have large walkout decks.
Contributing to the extraordinary attributes that include: wonderfully exposed tongue and groove wood interiors; interior accents include many fine antiques, and beautiful seascape paintings. The gourmet kitchen is huge, with fabulous granite counters, which flow in to the dining and living room, with ease
With the scent of pine and salt in the air, you can relish in the "Maine Ambience", and relax like you never have before.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : In laundry room
- Dryer : In laundry room
- Linens Provided : All located in linen closet on second floor
- Garage : Two car garage attached to home.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Room to park all
- Gas Fireplace : Located in master bedroom on second floor.
- Wood Fireplace : Gorgeous raised rock fireplace in living room.
- Beds
- King Bed : One each in each master bedroom. 1st and 2nd floors
- Queen Bed : Queen bed located on second floor.
- Twin/Single Bed : 4 twin beds/2 in each bedroom on 2nd floor
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : one TV in living room and computer in office
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Gourmet kitchen/double ovens/gas cooktop/dishwasher/micro/wine cooler/2 sinks/ all granite counter tops
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Expresso maker, electric coffee pot, toaster oven
- Refrigerator : stainless steel double door with ice/water outside
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Large propane stainless grill with extra heating surface and rotiseree located on 1st floor deck.
- Balcony : Large balcony off dinning/living room 40ft x 20ft with picnic table and 4 large wicker chairs. Another balcony off master bedroom & queen bedroom. on 2nd floor.
- Communications
- Telephone : Local calls. Need calling card for long distance
- Computer
- Broadband Internet : Located on 2nd floor office.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- 2 Fireplaces/living room and upstairs master king bedroom, 2nd master king bedroom on main floor, Local Phone, Computer, Designer granite Kitchen, Double ovens, Gas cooktop, Wine cooler, 2 dining room tables seating for 20, Large deck, table and chairs, large wicker cushioned chairs. Finished third floor open for children to play.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : Entire 1st floor is wheelchair accessible which includes one of the master bedrooms and bath.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations) : Entire first floor which has one master bedroom. No Steps.
- Kid Friendly : Very kid friendly with entire 3rd floor open for playroom.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- There have now been 3 wedding receptions at the home. Christmas Cove Restaurant, bar and Marina with live music-400 yards, South bristol fisherman's Co-Op with local lobsters and steamers cooked for you and eating on dock, boat tours, Chartered Fishing Excursions
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Spring .. $1,700/week/April-May
Summer .. $2,750/week.
Fall .... $1,850/week/Sept10-Nov.THANKSGIVING WEEK-$2,500
Rentals Are from 3PM SAT CHECK-IN TO SAT 10 AM CHECK-OUT DURING PEAK JULY & AUG.
$200 Weekly Cleaning/Linen Laundry Fee.
$5,000 DAMAGE INS. POLICY-$59 7% Maine Sales Tax Additional.
Checks,money orders.If you use visa/master or Discover there is additional fee of
2.5%. International card 1.25% on top of 2.5%. E-checks are 1% fee
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose South Bristol
Our familys have been on the island for over 100 years. We have two other homes on the island that we built and enjoy for our summer use. We built this Amish home as a spec home and can't seem to part with it.
The Unique Benefits at this House
The island is great for walking, biking, fishing, golf, tennis and especially enjoying all the fresh sea food like clams, oysters, mussles, lobsters, scallops and swordfish. Our home is know on the island for being able to host the largest parties. Every year we have a "make your own pizza" party for 30 or more.
party for 40 friends and relatives. Then there are the normal lobster and clam dinners for family reunions.
Owner's Map of South Bristol
My husband Fritz has been vacationing on the island for 60 years. I have only been here 30. We live in Denver, CO from Nov. to June and Christmas Cove the rest of the time. I am in the construction business and we had an Amish family in the building business from PA work from our plans to build the shell of this spec home. We had met them several years earlier when they came to Maine to build a 6 car barn/ studio/ loft on the island. Their work is so precise from hand hueing the 12x12 beams to using no nails, only pegs.
Our tipical day is 9 holes of golf in early morning and then home to a bit of business and gardening before we head off to lunch on our all wooden antique Lyman boat. Back in time for a tennis match and then cook a gourmet dinner for family and friends.
Property Photos
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- Our new 6,000 Sq. Ft. Amish built Post & Beam Home in Christmas Cove, ME. - South Bristol, Maine Vacation Rental
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- Gourmet kitchen that can handle 5 chefs at a time. Double ovens and gas cooktop - South Bristol, Maine Vacation Rental
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- Upstairs master bedroom/stone fireplace. Large master bathroom/walk-in shower.
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- Ground floor master bedroom with king bed and double sinks/walk-in glass shower
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- One of two twin bedrooms with jack-n-jill bath
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- Twin bedroom with attached large full bathroom-walk in glass shower
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- Large master bath-double sinks/walk-in glass shower-see refection in mirror
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- Extra large decks for outside entertaining with double gas grill
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- FALL COLORS ON GOLF COURSE LOACATED ONLY 12 MINUTES FROM THE HOUSE
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- Charming 200 yr. old fishing village of S. Bristol. Unlimited lobsters & clams.
Traveler Reviews (11)
buhlik@bluevalley.net
Guest: family of 4
(marysville, ks)
Date of Stay: 10/24/11
Review Submitted: 11/05/11
Having rented numerous VRBO's this most defiantly is the best one yet. Enough room for everyone to have their own space. We loved So.Bristol, the CO-OP was a cool place to hang out. Got to visit with Arnold Gamage 4th generation Gamage (a true Lobster Man). Would recommend this place to anyone.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Our South Bristol Stay
Guest: PKS1221
(Illinois)
Date of Stay: 07/18/11
Review Submitted: 08/02/11
We thoroughly enjoyed our family time at the Voelker's vacation home! All the amenities of home and then some are to be had here. Located on a quiet road, it's very clean and spacious, more than enough room for us 8 adults. Beautiful furnishings and artwork make the place very homey. We took advantage of the gas grill and large deck for meals in. The photos here really don't do it justice! Claudia was most helpful with answers to our questions and suggestions of things to do in the area. South Bristol's small town charm and friendly people were a pleasant experience. We enjoyed a short walk to great burgers and the view at the Coveside Restaurant, delicious blueberry pancakes in town at the Harborside Cafe, succulent lobsters from the Fisherman's Co-op and at Miss Ashley's, and a service at the Congregational Church on Sunday. The guys took in some rounds of golf at Wawanock, too. It's a short drive to Pemaquid Point where you can enjoy the lighthouse and the crash of the waves on the rocks, and Pemaquid beach with its white sands. All these things and more made for a most enjoyable stay! We highly recommend it!!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great reunion spot
Guest: FabFivePlus
(Manitou Springs, Colorado)
Date of Stay: 09/18/10
Review Submitted: 10/18/10
Nine adults (over 65) had plenty of room and great area for cooking and visiting. Owner visited us and gave us many ideas for sightseeing. Very quiet. Worth returning to.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Memorable Family Reunion!
Guest: runrand
(San Diego, CA USA)
Date of Stay: 07/31/10
Review Submitted: 09/29/10
This magnificent house was a perfect place for our two family reunion, eleven of us in all! The spacious rooms, full amenities, and gorgeous surroundings were everything we needed for a relaxing and peaceful rendezvous. We loved walking/running all over the island, eating fresh lobsters from the co-op, sampling local cuisine and even participating in a neighborhood yoga class. Much of the time we spent in or around the house, taking advantage of the comfortable areas to lounge, inside and out. The downstairs deck was a popular area to read, enjoy the sun, chat, or sleep! It was a pleasure to cook in the expansive kitchen so dining in was a fun experience. The only thing that would have made this property better was a water view but we were only steps away from the harbor and marina. All of us thoroughly enjoyed our time together in this charming house!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
A Fabulous Fifty!
Guest: Marilyn & Friends
(Englewood, Fl)
Date of Stay: 08/07/10
Review Submitted: 08/23/10
What a wonderful time we had in Maine, and how special my big 50 was thanks to your beautiful and spacious home in Christmas Cove. The weather was wonderful and refreshing, and I had a terrific time with my friends and family… We all agreed that the house really made the vacation… Whether we were relaxing on the deck, enjoying a glass of wine in the kitchen together, or sitting down to dinner, the memories will last a lifetime.. Thank you for everything and making my 50th birthday so special!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: David Rea
(Estero, FL)
Date of Stay: 11/01/09
Review Submitted: 11/01/09
Lobsters, fall colors, and a great time with friends highlighted our two weeks at this fabulous house celebrating our 45th wedding anniversary. There were five couples each week, and the place was ideal. We kept the fireplace going, held an art class, had several bridge and domino contests, prepared many meals, and topped the experience off with several fun day trips. Highly recommended!
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Guest: Tom Joseph
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Date of Stay: 09/23/09
Review Submitted: 09/23/09
You should have more pictures up on the site. The few do not show how awesome the house really is. We stayed with our seven children and my wife's grandmother. There was plenty of room and the weather was perfect. The kids still talk about the boat ride around the island. It is within an hour of Boothbay Harbor (we went there) and several lighthouses (we went to Rockland light and Pemaquid Point light). Lobsters right from the lobstermen is only five minutes away too. We did this almost every day. We will definitely try to come back to this place. Thanks Claudia and Fritz.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/05/09
Review Submitted: 08/05/09
The pictures do not do this home justice. The house is spectacularly beautiful and very spacious. We had 4 families staying in the home. We all had plenty of space and privacy. Each family had their own suite with a bedroom and bathroom. The yard is small, but the 6 kids 10 and under had plenty of space to play with the huge deck and driveway.
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Guest: kim & Gilles
(New Orleans, LA )
Date of Stay: 03/03/09
Review Submitted: 03/03/09
We had a wonderful family reunion at this incredible place in Christmas Cove. We were able to gather our family and enjoy our time together in this well equipped, comfortable home. We would definitely return to this special property.
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Guest: Amy and Jonathan
(New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 10/08/07
Review Submitted: 10/08/07
This house is incredibly beautiful, spacious, light, and airy. It is a great house to share with a large group of people. There is an enormous living/dining room so it never feels crowded, and the bedrooms are very comfortable and private. We had a wonderful time.
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