Location: Cutler, Down East, Maine, USA (106 mi to Bangor Int. Airport, ME, 199 km to St John, NB)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: water view Home
Ruth’s Retreat is nestled on the edge of Cutler village. The view from the home is the 300-acre Western Head Preserve. A few short steps from the kitchen door and across a quiet road is the shore and a view of Little River Island. Behind the cottage is an easily accessed trail to Eastern Head, another preserve managed by Maine Coast Heritage Trust.
Outdoor recreation abounds within a 40-mile radius of Cutler.
* Watch puffins on Machis Seal Island
* Hike the rugged 12-mile Cutler Coast Trail
* Explore historic Campobello Island
* Picnic at Quoddy Head, the eastern-most lighthouse in the U.S.
* Enjoy beautiful Cobscook Bay, including the spectacular reversing falls
Ruth Corbett Farris was a lobster man’s wife and daughter of the Little River Lighthouse keeper. She raised her children in this traditional home. Ruth’s Retreat welcomes people for a relaxing family vacation, an inspiring artist or writer’s retreat, or a peaceful sabbatical.
Sleeps 5-6 people in two cozy bedrooms with double beds, plus one futon and a pull-out couch in other rooms. Bed linens and towels are provided. There is one full bath with a claw-foot tub and shower. The fully-equipped kitchen and pantry include a gas cook stove. In the summer, Fundy Bay breezes naturally cool the home while an oil furnace provides heat on chilly days. There is a modern washing machine and the best fresh-air drying Downeast.
"¡Gracias! Our stay was beyond special. We shall not forget our visit and the honor to stay at Ruth's Retreat. We enjoyed the photos, pictures, drawings, books, decorations, mementos, kitchenwares, and the many other elements that make this such a warm and cozy home. The surroundings are spectacular and will stay in our memories on this 2008 lighthouse odyssey.
"I know already that my favorite place in our New England/Canada adventure will be Cutler, Maine!"
– A.M. & T.M., Cambria, CA
$595/week mid-June through mid October, $495/week rest of the year, $95/night
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Double Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Boating
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Shelling
- Hiking
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jun-Oct .. $595/week
Nov-May .. $495/week
Year round $95/night
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Why the Owner Chose Cutler
I grew up in this home which I inherited from my mother, Ruth, who was a lighthouse keeper's daughter.
The Unique Benefits of this House
I enjoy the view of the working harbor, the easy walk to conservation property nature trails, and the tranquility of this slow-paced community. I always enjoy the "book nooks" in the house which encourage reading and foggy day reflection.
Property Photos
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- Ruth's Retreat - Cutler Vacation Home Near the Shore
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- The Kitchen on a sunny afternoon - Cutler Vacation Home Near the Shore
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- The Front Bedroom - Cutler Vacation Home Near the Shore
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- A view of Cutler Harbor and Ruth's Retreat
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- A view from the Living Room
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #190109
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