Welcome to the Inviting Porch of our Victorian Home at 13 Mountain Street
Location: Camden, Mid-Coast & Islands, Maine, USA (Four Hours North of Boston on the Maine Coast) View Map
Accommodations: Home, 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths (Sleeps 6)
We are now taking bookings for Autumn of '09 and Summer of '10. Bookings are complete for Summer of '09. Begin to think about a Foliage Holiday in Camden. It is beyond compare....long walks on the mountain paths or through the village are incomparable in the fall!
Our village home is a stone's throw from Penobscot Bay. You can pour your coffee in the morning and wander down to see the tall ships sail away and enjoy scenes of active harbor life. Then walk past our 1920's library and have a walk down Main Street to enjoy small local shops and cafes that are a part of the fabric of the town.
This village life is only moments from our side porch. The charm of the house is its close proximity to everything and yet, has a peaceful charm and privacy not easy to find. We chose Camden from our home when we found four working book stores, beautiful antique shops and family owned local cafes. We wanted to be able to walk to grocery store and live for days without getting in the car. Every season is magical: the long evenings of summer, glorious, incomparable autumn color, snow fall for the holidays and the flowers of spring. Our home in Camden has been a retreat for our family for many years and we would love to share it with you.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Enjoy a gourmet kitchen with all of the amenities, beautiful appliances and a large island where everyone can be a part of the activity
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Monument View: There is a gorgeous view of Mt. Batty from a Paladian window in the attic.
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Enter under a wisteria archway to a small private garden, the house was built in 1850 and completed remodeled in 2005, there is a gourmet eat in kitchen, a dining room with a hand mural for entertaining, a cozy living room with a gas fireplace and stain glass bowed windows, the second floor features two large, airy bedrooms with private bathrooms, the master bedroom has a lovely tree top view of Mount Battie, the converted attic is an open living space with a sleeping space, sitting room, studio and bathroom, this is an ideal setting fro serveral couples as the house features a unique privacy and wonderful rooms to entertain in. The house is conveniently located for a two minute walk into town to enjoy lovely local restaurants, shopping and boating on Penobscot Bay.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Camden is a unique blend of village life, close to every amenity but with feeling of being removed from the urban rush, walk to Rockport along pastural roads, hike Mount Battie, sail on the bay or to a nearby island or enjoy a near by lake, picnic on the ocean and in the Camden Hills, visit the Wyeth Museum in nearby Rockland, come to relax or explore, Camden is the jewel of the coast.
Rate Details (In Dollars, Euro, Pounds)
Security Deposit $500 and 50% of rent to be paid to confirm the reservation
Foliage Price-September and October ... $1700/week ...
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1990
The Unique Benefits at this Home
We bought our home in 1990 and for the last 19 years have lovingly restored in the interior while keeping the charm and grace of a Victorian. Dave and I lived all over the world and have furnished out home with antiques from Vienna and from China. The house is our sanctuary with three distinct living areas on three floors. The public space on the first floor provides a large, gourmet kitchen with room for our family and friends to gather, visit and cook all at one time, with little people all over the floor! The large dining room has seating for 12 but we have had 20 and sit nicely. My husband has hand painted a mural in the dining that creates a sense of peace and calm. It is one of my favorite rooms. The transition into our cozy living room through an archway framed with 18th Chinese panels reminds us of wonderful travel in China for the last six years as I grew my antiques and silk business. The living room is intimate and highlighted by stain glass windows and a cozy gas fire place surrounded by book cases.
The second floor is personal space with two large bedrooms and beautiful remodeled bathrooms designed for quiet privacy. The view of the mountains and tress from the master picture window is restoring for us and, we hope, for you!
The third floor was our enormous attic. It provides a sitting room with a view of the Camden Hills, a wonderful bathroom with a nautical flare, a sleeping nook with another queen fold out and another space for yoga or pilates. This is a wonderful spot for teenagers, giving them private space to spread out and relax.
We have traveled all over the world and their is no place like Camden. Do come and see us and let us share our home with you!
Owner's Map of Camden
Dave and I taught all over the world for 30 years. Our primary residence, at this time, is Charlotte, North Carolina, where Dave is teaching high school history at Charlotte Country Day School and I have an Arbonne business. We feel so lucky to able to offer our home to you. For us, there is no place like Camden in all the world. The village life, the sea, the mountains and all it offers is simply remarkable to us and never fails to enchants us, whether it is summer, autumn, Christmas or spring. It is a rare part of the world!
Property Photos
- Welcome to the Inviting Porch of our Victorian Home at 13 Mountain Street - Camden, Maine Lodging
- Incomparable Camden Harbor - Camden, Maine Lodging
- Spacious Country Kitchen with Modern Amenities - Camden, Maine Lodging
- Write a post card at the kitchen desk over a morning coffee.
- Hand-muraled Dining Room with Antique Chinese Screens
- A view of the dining room from the living room
- The living room is a cozy spot for reading.
- Another view of the living room featuring Chinese antiques.
- The master bedroom
- The guest room on the second floor has a queen size bed with tree top view.
- The master on-suite bath
- cozy Attic bedroom and studio-very private
- The All-American Main Street Two Minutes' Walk from our Home
- Camden Harbor
- The village in autumn
- a two minute walk to the bay!
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The only noise we encountered when we stayed at your place in Camden was the sound of laughter from the good times we had! Oh, I forgot, there was also the high fives I got for renting your house!
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We really enjoyed our stay at your beautiful home in Camden. The location cannot be beat. We loved being able to walk into town for dinner and other activities. Also, the proximity to the park was great for taking some nice hikes. We hope to make this an annual trip.