Location: Owl's Head, Mid-Coast & Islands, Maine, USA
Accommodations: Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-5)
Keywords: Oceanside Cottage
Fully renovated, winterized cottage on beautiful Crescent Beach, Owls Head, Maine. Swimming possible at all tides, and low tide opens onto a magnificent sandy beach. House has wood floors, plastered walls and ceilings, hot water 2-zone oil heat, cable and hi-speed internet access. Upstairs are 1 spacious bath and 2 bedrooms: one with 2 single beds, and a large master bedroom with balcony and ocean-view; master bedroom has room for an extra cot as needed. An airy, light-filled, allergy-free cottage. Wrap-around porch with railing, flower gardens, and a short path to the top of stairs taking you down to the shore.
Cottage is 10-12 minute drive from Rockland, home to restaurants, galleries, the Farnsworth Art Museum, ferries to North Haven and Vinalhaven, films and summer music. Knox County Airport has direct daily air service to/from Boston and New York. Public tennis courts within 5 minutes drive. Anchorage available, or fish from the local pier. Your base to explore mid-coast Maine.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed : Couch is a pull-out double bed - Pottery Barn.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided : We cook a great deal at home - and therefore the kitchen is well-stocked.
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Lanai : The porch extends around two sides of the house, with room for sitting and eating.
- View/Location
- Beach View
- Ocean View : There is one house between us and the beach - my mothers home, but the open lots on either side allows expansive views of the shore on both floors, and the path to the shore runs directly off the kitchen porch.
- Communications
- Telephone : Available for out-going local calls only, and incoming calls. Guests use their cells for long-distance calls.
- Broadband Internet : Reliable high-speed internet.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Router is available.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : Yes, but be aware that the staircase is open format from half-way - which poses a risk for toddlers. Likewise, the stirs to the shore are without railings suited for small children - supervision of toddlers would be essential.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Fishing
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Miniature golf
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Available by the week (Sat to Sat) June 30 2012 - September 1 2012
Price is $1400/week plus 7% Maine rental tax; otherwise all inclusive.
Payment due at time of reservation.
Full Refund with Cancellation received by Email at least 8 Weeks prior
to 1st date of reservation. 50% Refund if 4 Weeks prior to start of
reservation; No Refund Thereafter.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
I'm a professor in Michigan, but native of the mid-coast area, with multi-generational family ties to the mid-coast area.
Why the Owner Chose Owl's Head
Bought and rebuilt this house in 2001 in order to summer near my extended family.
The Unique Benefits of this Cottage
Air quality, access to the ocean at all tides, quiet nights with a full dome of stars, and ever-growing cultural venues in nearby Rockland. And the best seafood!
Property Photos
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- Cottage - Owls Head, Maine Vacation Cottage - Near Farnsworth Art Museum
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- Living room (now with large dining table) - Owls Head, Maine Vacation Cottage - Near Farnsworth Art Museum
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- Kitchen - Owls Head, Maine Vacation Cottage - Near Farnsworth Art Museum
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- View thru kitchen door looking down the ocean path
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- Master bedroom with queen-sized bed
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- Another view of the master bedroom
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- View from the Master bedroom balcony
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- Back porch
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- Exterior view of the back porch / door
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- Path to ocean from kitchen door
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- View from the ocean path
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- End of the ocean path - Top of the stairs that take you to the shore
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- View left from the top of the shore stairs
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- View right from top of the shore stairs - this beach is all sand at low tide
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- Carpark
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- Front of the cottage looking back up the driveway
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