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Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #116779

Waterfront House in Cundy's Harbor - Plus Sea Dogs Tix

Location: Harpswell (N,S,E&W), Portland & Casco Bay, Maine, USA (Cundy's Harbor (E Harpswell), 6 m to Rt 1, Brunswick)

Accommodations: House - 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s) - 1.5+ Baths - (Sleeps 6-8)

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House faces large yard & water frontage. Note: deck, its furnishings & garage. - Maine Vacation Rental Maine Vacation Rental

House faces large yard & water frontage. Note: deck, its furnishings & garage. - Maine Vacation Rental

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As you drive down the private association road toward our Three Island View house, you'll see why you'll enjoy your stay. The view of the New Meadows River (an "embayment" or large cove of Casco Bay) opens before you. Once inside, the chalet-style house’s open feel directs you to these extensive water views, and you’ll enjoy the wrap-around large deck with hot tub and both gas and charcoal grills. The spectacular sunrises from the house will invite you to be an early riser (though they're best in late fall).

Set on two private acres with a large yard and over 300 feet of owned water frontage, the house looks out to a tidal basin replete with bird life - and clams to be dug for dinner (permit needed). Herons, osprey, and even a pair of pileated woodpeckers are visitors to the yard. At the end of the road, maybe 500 feet away, is the Association dock from which you can launch a canoe or kayak to explore the coves of the area. Lobster boats lie in constant view. Three miles to the south is the quaint, working fishing village of Cundys Harbor with its lobster pounds, small eateries, and open ocean. See link below for a web page with extensive photos.

You may never want to leave the yard, but your rental purchase includes a pair of complimentary tickets to the Portland Sea Dogs, the Red Sox Double A affiliate. (These are our pair of season tickets. We can likely offer you tickets to more than one game as well as tickets that can be exchanged for general admission tickets to go with the season tickets.)

While very private, convenience is a key feature of the house. You’re just six miles (ten minutes) to Cooks Corner in Brunswick, which has all the shopping you could want. Five minutes south on Route 1 brings you to Brunswick with some unique shops, truly fine, yet casual, restaurants -- and the museums and sites to explore at Bowdoin College should a rainy day befall your stay. Musuems include the Perry-MacMillan Artic Museum, a splendid, newly renovated art museum, and the General Joshua Chamberlain Museum. Maine Summer Theatre is on campus. Freeport (think: LL Bean) is another ten minutes south and Portland is an easy 45 minutes from the house. Portland is a wonderful, small city with much to offer.

Harpswell itself is a great town to explore. Bowdoin has an ocean study center on Orr's Island with easy trails to the water. Over the unique crib stone bridge lies Bailey Island, which also has town beaches. Five minutes north of Cooks Corner on Route 1 brings you to Bath, a maritime center with shops, museums, and restaurants. Down East Maine extends before you along Route 1. Reid and Popham Beach State Parks are nearby, both fun to explore with good beaches. Beyond Bath lie Boothbay Harbor, Damariscotta, and all of mid-coast Maine -- easy day trips.

Our house is a wonderful place for a quiet vacation retreat. It is in a small association of year-round homes, not with other vacation houses. If you want to party all night with fellow vacationers, please keep looking. (We're not asking you to be stoic vacationers, but we want people appropriate to the setting.)

Note that our house is pet friendly; we bring one of our cats there. If you have severe pet allergies, this may not be the house for you; weekly cleanings may not remove all pet hair.

While you may use the Association dock (at your own risk), the rental does not include "docking priviliges," that is, you can't dock a motor boat there. Canoe, kayak, and boat rentals are available very close by.

Summer 2008 is fully booked We are now taking reservations for Fall 2008 for weekly rentals and an off-season rental. See our web page link below for more photos. See pricing below, which includes linen service. Check the availability calendar link below for open weeks.

Rental period is from Saturday to Saturday in peak season. We will consider altering the period off-season. For Bowdoin's Commencement and Reunion weekends, we will start the weekly rental period on Thursday or Friday.

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View of New Meadows River from Deck. Same view from Living & Dining Rooms. - Maine Vacation Rental

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Vacation Rental Features
Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Garage: 2 car detached garage with wireless openers
  • Off Street Parking
  • Gas Fireplace: Actually, it's a propane stove in the Living Room
Beds
  • Queen Bed: in Master Bedroom with 4" memory foam pad.
  • Double Bed: in 2nd bedroom with 4" memory foam pad.
  • Twin/Single Bed: The twin has a trundle bed under it. So, this is essentially 2 twin beds.
  • Convertible Bed: Sleeper Coach has a fitted, 2-inch foam pad for high level of comfort. Also have a futon coach that converts to a bed.
Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV: Basic cable service.
  • DVD
  • Video Library: Very limited DVDs on site. Rental shops 6 miles away.
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Private Hot Tub: 4-person hot tub on deck with ocean view.
Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided: We have a very well stocked kitchen.
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio: Extensive wrap-around deck with 2 deck tables, 6 deck chairs, lounge, and umbrellas. All water views.
View/Location
  • Oceanfront: 315 of owned frontage. House has full view of water frontage. Additional 200 feet of frontage at the Association dock about 500 feet away.
Communications
  • Telephone: No landline in the house.
  • Cell Phone: We include a 200 minutes/week for calls made on the Sprint network. Roaming calls and other billable charges, e.g., web surfing and texting, are guest's responsibility
  • Broadband Internet: Cable modem with Wifi
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
Other Amenities
  • Stereo system has iPod cradle for all models.
Suitability
  • Pet Friendly: Pets are an extra $25/week per pet. Also, an extra $100 security deposit requested. We're pet lovers, but we know they can do damage and lead to more cleaning. Please tell us about your pets.
  • Kid Friendly
  • Smoking Not Allowed
Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Miniature golf
Other Activities
  • Wonderful place to view ocean bird life. Herons, egrets, osprey, pileated woodpeckers all on property or on ocean frontage. Kayaking is popular in this area of the New Meadows River. Rental places nearby.

Rates (in US Dollars ): Personal Currency Assistant
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May & October .,.. $1000/week        All prices for 2008.  Add 7% Maine Sales Tax.
June...............$1400/week        10% discount for multiple week rentals.
June 28 - Sept 6...$1600/week        For Credit Cards, add 5% service charge.
Sept 6 - Sept 27...$1400/week        Short-term off-season rental possible.
50% deposit at contract holds dates.  Balance due 30 days before rental date.
Full deposit refund if cancelled 60 days ahead (less credit card service charges)
Rental week starts on Saturday at 3 pm and ends Saturday at 10 am.
Off-season rental from Labor Day to Memorial Day possible. Contact us for pricing.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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Views from the Living Room - Maine Vacation Rental Maine Vacation Rental

Views from the Living Room - Maine Vacation Rental

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Dates available: Year Round
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Dates available: Year Round
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