English Designer's Idyllic Water Front Cottage, Deep Dock

• "The Girls" explore the beauty of Maine

  "The Girls" explore the beauty of Maine

  • Guest Cathy, Judy and Carol
  • Date of stay 10/09/12
  • Review Submitted 11/05/12
  My Mom, sister and I enjoyed a wonderful week (actually we stayed eight nights) in the beginning of October. Living in Charleston, South Carolina we wanted to visit Maine and see the beautiful changing leaves. We were not disappointed!! Happy Nook is the perfect Maine cottage decorated impeccably. The pictures don’t do it justice. It is warm and inviting and sits only a few feet away from the water. The outside has a beautiful stone terrace with plenty of comfortable seating. There is even a hammock that is covered so one can spend lazy days during the summer reading yet protected from the elements. At the time we visited there were only a few flowers, but in the spring and summer it must be magnificent. It is truly an English garden. Did I mention the perfect location? Happy Nook is nestled back, so that unless someone is specifically coming to visit, it is a quiet, secluded location. We walked every morning through the forest and enjoyed the beauty of nature. David and his wife Robin take care of the grounds, and he said that this is what a true Maine cottage looks like. David and Diana were so helpful during our stay answering any questions--true Maine hospitality (thanks again Diana for the delicious shrimp). We drove over a thousand miles during our visit seeing small towns, lighthouses, a day trip to Acadia National Park--we got a true taste of what Maine is like. The only regret was that the time flew by so fast we could not believe that our trip was over in a blink of an eye. My Mom who took my sister and me on this wonderful trip just turned 93 a couple of weeks ago (October 26th). She loved every aspect of Happy Nook and Maine and if we come back to Maine we will DEFINITELY return to Happy Nook--it felt like home. Thank you again, Pauline, for sharing your beautiful home and making our visit so special.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Wow...what a review! Thank's so much for all your lovely comments which I have passed on to the team at Happy Nook....Hope to welcome you back next year! Best Pauline

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• Wonderful family time at Happy Nook

  Wonderful family time at Happy Nook

  • Guest Shelly
  • Date of stay 10/02/12
  • Review Submitted 10/19/12
  My parents, sister, daughter and myself had a lovely fall visit at Happy Nook. Even in the rain we had a wonderful time, the cottage was warm and enviting with the gas stove in the living room. We cooked most of our meals and enjoyed all the seafood available. The fall colors were visible right out the front window. We did some local touring and enjoyed lobster rolls in several different places. We walked every day down the Happy Nook lane. We also loved exploring the many quaint small towns around the area. My daughter wants us to come back in May so she can return to her happy place. My daughter is a student at Bates College and loved having a break whcih she really needed. Thank you for sharing your lovely home.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, families with young children, tourists without a car, girls getaway.

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• Perfect place to enjoy Maine

  Perfect place to enjoy Maine

  • Guest Graham
  • Date of stay 09/08/12
  • Review Submitted 10/07/12
  If you want to vacation where the land meets the sea, at the end of a secluded road with your own dock jutting into the cove, a beautifully appointed cottage with a spotless guesthouse surrounding a flagstone patio overlooking the water, then look no further than Happy Nook Cottage! The cottage and guesthouse are perfectly maintained and abundantly equiped with kitchen utensils and dishware, games, area guides and maps plus the owner's recommendations as to shopping and eating in the Bath/Brunswick area. The Spearpoints are a charming, welcoming couple who were actively engaged in making our vacation one of the best we've had in years. The description of the property on the internet, while accurate, can't describe the peacefulness or serenity of the actual home, yet you're less than 15 minutes from the restaurants and shops in Bath. Not only would I recommend Happy Nook as a very special vacation spot, we would not stay elsewhere in Mid-Coast Maine. We're coming back as soon as we can!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway.

  Owner response: wow...thank you so much for this great review. Hope to welcome you back next year.....Kind regards Robert and Pauline

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• Karen from Ohio

  Karen from Ohio

  • Guest Karen
  • Date of stay 10/16/11
  • Review Submitted 11/01/11
  Happy Nook was wonderful. We have stayed in the summer and again in the fall. Both visits were very relaxing. It is a beautiful setting and it served us well. I especially enjoyed the living room with the gas log stove, lots of stories and games were shared on the rainy days. It is so secluded and private and the view is amazing. We loved it!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

  Owner response: So glad you enjoyed your stay...Happy Nook is the ideal place to relax, unwind and reconnect with whats really important in your life. Come back soon...

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• Mrs

  Mrs

  • Guest Debba
  • Date of stay 10/17/11
  • Review Submitted 10/31/11
  My husband and I recently vacationed with family there. Loved, Loved, Loved Happy Nook. Beautiful spot for a fall getaway. Quiet and peaceful overlooking the water. The elegantly rustic cottage was clean and had all the comforts of home. Close enough to small towns for day trips and restaurants, or all the appliances to also cook in. Would definelty go back.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

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• Great family vacation cottage!

  Great family vacation cottage!

  • Guest Laurie s.
  • Date of stay 10/07/11
  • Review Submitted 10/29/11
  We spent Columbus Day weekend (and more) at this Bath, Maine cottage. It is really 2 cottages - one of them has 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath. The other "guest" cottage has 1 bedroom and a full bath (shower). Our 6 adult children came & went for a week. It was perfect especially with adult kids as we could give them their space & privacy but meet up in the kitchen & cozy living room. The master bedroom has a beautiful picture window facing the cove & it was hard to leave that spot every morning! However, there are numerous other places to hang out - a hammock, several "nooks" with Adirondack chairs, a barbecue grill & table, etc. It is comfy, cozy but not fancy. The price is great & appropriate. Could be a little cleaner...but that would be only complaint & easily remedied. We had a wonderful vacation & would highly recommend this cottage to others!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Thank you for taking the time to post a review.Hopeto welcome you back again next year.Kind regards Pauline

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• Maine summer vacation

  Maine summer vacation

  • Guest Mar and Dick
  • Date of stay 07/02/11
  • Review Submitted 09/28/11
  My husband and I spent three weeks at the cottage, very happily based at this pretty and comfortable retreat. It is thoughtfully and tastefully decorated, but casual enough so that no one need worry about the surroundings. The grounds are lovely, the site quite private, though we were perfectly located for frequent trips to Portland and points north. We loved it! Our guests loved it! What more can we say?

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.

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• Our Stay at Happy Nook

  Our Stay at Happy Nook

  • Guest Kathy
  • Date of stay 07/23/11
  • Review Submitted 08/25/11
  I want to thank you for sharing your lovely home with us. The time and attention that has gone into making this beautiful cottage a home is evident at every turn. The house is set in an absolutely marvelous spot with wonderful views of the water. We were fortunate to have a small sailboat with us which we were able to tie up at the home's dock without difficulty. The guest cottage is particularly charming and works well for an extended family situation.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Thank you for your kind comments regarding our home in Maine. We are always happy to hear that other appreciate our little hideaway as much as we do. Hope to welcome you back to Happy Nook next year. Best Robert and Pauline

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• Outstanding!

  Outstanding!

  • Guest Mike
  • Date of stay 06/17/10
  • Review Submitted 05/16/11
  I am remiss for not writing sooner as I promised...we stayed at Happy Nook last June 2010. We were two couples and the cottage could not have been better. The owner is delightful and the cottage is picture perfect. With one couple in the main cottage and the other in the guest cottage we had a great week... plenty of togetherness and plenty of privacy. A typical day: met for morning coffee on the patio enjoying the lobstermen, the water, the flowers and nature as we planned our day. In the afternoons it was back to patio for cocktails, plan dinner and then again, privacy for the evening as we retreated to our respective "homes". A great location and property for anyone, but especially two couples or several friends. A perfect mix, a breathtaking piece of property, a lovely and comfortable cottage, a terrific owner and just a great experience. If you are thinking about Happy Nook...don't hesitate...book it now! Seriously.

  Owner response: What a surprise! Thank you for taking the time to review Happy Nook after such a long time. Sounds like you really had a fantastic experience which is what we hope everyone has at Happy Nook. In particularly we enjoyed reading the bit about the delightful owner! We do try..... Hope to welcome you, your family and friends back to Happy Nook this year. Just drop us a line...Kind regards Robert and Pauline

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• Happy Days!

  Happy Days!

  • Guest Doris
  • Date of stay 10/10/10
  • Review Submitted 10/29/10
  Happy Nook - a delightful place in a wonderful setting which we were able to enjoy in the sunshine at the peak of autumn colours in Maine. The house and cottage are beautifully furnished with immaculate taste reflecting the local style but in a very contemporary way and with some lovely local antiques - stylish and homely, very relaxing. The location in the woods and on the waterfront is fantastic, we enjoyed the views of the water reflecting the autumn leaves, the sunsets over the jetty, exploring the river and its inlets by kayak, relaxing in the garden and long walks along the wonderful beaches nearby. We loved it and hope to return!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

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May, Jun, Sep, Oct, .. $1900week
Jul, Aug ............. $3100/week
$500 Security deposit $150 cleaning fee

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