Waterfront Secluded Maine Island Cottage
- Minimum stay:2-7 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Enjoy a spectacular view of sunsets from the deck of our lovely Maine home. You'll look across our cove, Penobscot Bay, and spruce-covered islands as the sun sets behind the Camden Hills. Directly above the tide-line, you'll hear gulls, lapping waves, wind in the trees, occasional lobster boats hauling traps, and two or three boats clinking on their moorings in Bartlett's Harbor.
The quintessential Maine summer house is lovingly maintained and furnished with antiques, while also offering the comforts required today. Up the curved staircase is one bathroom with shower and four small bedrooms (one queen, two doubles, one single). Downstairs is one bedroom (2 twins), a full bathroom, TV area, living room area, dining area (antique oak table seats 8), and large kitchen.
For many years part of an artists' colony at Bartlett's Harbor, this house was named 'The Red House' (though now gray-shingled). It is one of three houses on the west side of Bartlett's Harbor, a cove perfect for rowing and exploring. Children love to search for mussels, starfish, shells, seaglass, driftwood.
Keywords: Oceanfront beachcombing view
Property Type
- 2 story
- House
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Children Welcome
- Pets Considered
- Non Smoking Only
Bedrooms
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Beds for 6
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 4
Bathrooms
- 2.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
- Upstairs bathroom has a shower stall; Downstairs bathroom has a tub.
Kitchen & Dining
- Dining
- Child's Highchair
- Stove
- Pantry Items
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Ice Maker
- Refrigerator
- Catering Available
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
Amenities
- Heating
- Towels Provided
- Living Room seats 5
- Hair Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Clothes Dryer
- Washing Machine
- Parking Off Street
- Wood Fireplace
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Television
- Books
- VCR
- Video Library
- Satellite / Cable
- DVD Player
Communications
- Internet
- Telephone
- Wireless Internet
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
- Deck / Patio
Location & View
- Mountain View
- Oceanfront
Activities
- Churches
- Sailing
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Kayaking
- Tennis
- Golf
- Pier Fishing
- Medical Services
- Groceries
- ATM/Bank
- Wildlife Viewing
- Cycling
- Boating
- Sight Seeing
- Walking
- Bird Watching
- Beachcombing
- Cinemas
- Restaurants
- Live Theater
- Museums
- Playground
- Marina
- Library
- Shelling
- Hiking
Other Activities
Reviews
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Guest comment entered by owner
- Guest --E.T., South Portland, ME
- Date of stay 06/21/09
- Review Submitted 06/03/10
"We've never returned to the same location for our vacations in the past, but after discovering the Red House, we can't imagine being anywhere else. Sitting amidst a breathtakingly beautiful and peaceful setting, the Red House is a lovely, comfortable and cozy home. Memories made here are sure to last a lifetime."Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2
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Guest comment entered by owner
- Guest --C.R.I., Paris, France
- Date of stay 08/02/09
- Review Submitted 06/03/10
"We are returning to the Red House for the third time this year and feel that it is 'home'. The location is breathtaking, the view fabulous, a great deal of time is spent staring out to sea, especially at sunset. The house is comfortable, homey and peaceful, with that unique North Haven charm. This is probably not the house for someone looking for the action!"Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3
Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Rate 2 night min stay |
$340 | |||||
| summer off-peak May 31 - Jun 30 2 night min stay |
$350 | |||||
| July and Aug 15-31 Jul 1 - Jul 30 7 night min stay |
$2625 | |||||
| peak August Aug 1 - Aug 15 7 night min stay |
$3010 | |||||
Additional information about rental rates
Pay by check. One half of total balance due on receipt of lease; balance due 6 wks prior to occupancy; cancellations made prior to 6 weeks before occupancy receive a refund minus a $150 re-booking fee; cancellations after 6 wks prior are refundable if we can rebook that time period, minus the 150 rebooking fee.
Additional Fees and Taxes:
7 % Maine state tax
$150 housekeeping fee
$250 refundable security deposit
Before paying contact the owner to confirm payment details.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
Location
Owner info
Year Purchased: 1914
About the owner: The Allens have owned this property since 1914, when Fred Allen, a Boston sculptor, and his young wife Agnes bought 'The Red House.' They followed Bela Pratt, another Boston sculptor, and Frank Benson, a Boston watercolorist, to form an artists' colony. Now owned by the younger Fred Allen (professor emeritas at UCLA) and his wife and three children with their spouses. Daughter Kathy Allen lives in New Jersey with her family and pets, and manages the rentals in addition to being a piano teacher.
Why the Owner Chose North Haven:
Grandparents Fred and Agnes Allen formed an artists' colony of rusticators at Bartlett's Harbor in 1914.
Contact us
- Primary: + (973) 762-0045 (New Jersey, USA) Call between 8:30 AM and 9 PM
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Photos
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The Red House, float, rowboat, boathouse, and 1of 2 beaches, at high tide
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living room
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Red Hse upstairs B.R.
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View of Long Nose Point from deck, showing side of house
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Sunset from deck
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kitchen view
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Bluff, beach, Bartlett's Hbr, Penobscot Bay, Camden Hills, driveway to Red House
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Sit on the deck and look out towards Camden
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