Location: Belfast, Mid-Coast & Islands, Maine, USA (Miles:Bangor40,Camden15,BarHarbor60,Boston215,Portland112)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Loft + Den, 3 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
We are conveniently located right in Belfast, overlooking Belfast Harbor and Penobscot Bay with spectacular views across the Bay to Castine and Blue Hill, only a 7-10 minute walk into historic downtown; Restaurants, shops, many galleries, the Belfast Co-Op organic and natural food store, the working waterfront/public landing, movie house,a great local theater company and much more , all nearby. Surrounding the downtown, residential Belfast boasts beautiful wood frame and brick houses in Colonial, Victorian,and Greek Revival architectural styles.Belfast has become famous for award winning gardens around town, for which there are tours . The beautifully landscaped Belfast Common is a short walk up our street . Events, festivals and concerts are held regularly in Belfast and nearby.A lively working waterfront features ocean-going tugs, sailboats, the ferry to Castine and an occasional small cruise ship stopping in.
Facing East Belfast across the harbor, our house sits above a sloping lawn which leads to a deck and private stairs descending to the beach below. We have several places to relax and ample space for beach chairs, kayaks, etc. This is an ideal location from which kayaking groups may explore the area.
In the summer, unlike much of the open ocean in Maine, the harbor in front of our little beach is warm enough to swim in comfortably. Depending on the tide, one can even walk into town via the beach.
Our house was originally a typical fisherman's house built around the turn of the century but has been totally rebuilt and reconfigured to include a new foundation,insulation, plumbing, electrical and heating, and an easy layout. Several rooms are connected to an open living room-kitchen area and lots of windows and doors look out on the water.The house features unique stairs ,landings and a loft. Many different woods are used throughout, notably oak, pine and cherry,a good deal of it locally milled. The floors are birch, pine and, in the older parts of the house, original pumpkin pine. A cedar wrap around deck is just outside with outdoor stairs descending to the lawn below.We get great sun and ample ventilation and the sea breeze naturally flows thoughout the house . Multiple ceiling fans and many windows and skylights help keep our guests comfortable even on very hot days. We have three dedicated bedrooms ;
A top floor bedroom with queen size bed, skylights and a bathroom and truly breathtaking views .
A second floor front bedroom with a full bed overlooking the Bay .
A third bedroom contains two twin beds.Across from these last two rooms is a full bathroom. Belfast harbor is to the left and Penobscot Bay is to the right ,visible from almost every room. The first floor(Livingroom/kitchen) level has a den with a sofa bed and an office/parlour room includes an upright piano,computer area with printer ready to go and high speed internet. Plug in a cable or use the wi-fi. Connected to that room is a bathroom with laundry facilities. The house comes equipped with books, games, music, TV, stereo . The kitchen is fully equipped with appliances , dishes, and cookware.
If there is something on our chart of amenities not listed, please ask and we will see if we have it, or can get it for you.
Our house is furnished with a tasteful blend of wicker and antiques. The wrap around deck and the decks by the water have an assortment of comfortable outdoor chairs and an umbrella table . We have a very comfortable house with breathtaking views and easy access to the water and town.
Belfast is also a wonderful place to come in the autumn and winter months as the
leaves turn , the air turns crisper and the pace slows down.
Although we are already booking weeks for the summer season of 2010 we have great rates on off season periods in between this summer and next :weeks,partial weeks or week-end getaways and be in the ideal spot to experience all the seasons in Midcoast Maine.
We now accept Mastercard and Visa for reservations and payment.
Thank you for taking the time to look at our listing .Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have, anytime.
Duncan and Naomi Draper
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: New washer and dryer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Please contact us regarding specific needs
- Wood Stove: Wood Stove with glass front door in Livingroom
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : One room has two twin beds. Also a single size daybed with an excellent mattress functions as an extra bed in the living room area
- Child Bed: A fold up cot is available, about the size of a child's bed
- Convertible Bed (2) : Full size sofa bed in den and full size futon are available
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : Cable service , local channels plus CBC.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: an interersting collection of films.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: Good classical cds, some jazz, Celtic and folk
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: A new Gas 5 Burner Stove and other appliances make this an easy kitchen to cook in
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Plenty
- Refrigerator: spacious with pull out bottom freezer and icemaker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: Please inquire
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Gas grill on big house deck
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: small round weber for beach use
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony: The house has wrap around deck. Down near the water is a large deck, some stairs between the landings down to beach
- View/Location
- Oceanfront: We have ocean frontage and private steps and decks descending to a little beach below ,always walkable except at peak high tide; our house is set back 100 feet from shore with spectacular views of the Bay and outer harbor.Only thing between our house and the shore is a shed which sits at the top of the bluff .It is used mostly for storage ,changing storing oars,coolers and beach gear.
- Ocean View: 120-180 degrees
- Communications
- Telephone: Land line with voice mail.
- Free Long Distance: Free long distance in continental US. Cell phones will work here also.
- Broadband Internet: We have high speed cable internet and a good printer to plug into.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: We have had many pets visit , well behaved pets are not a problem. We do not charge a pet deposit.
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed: We have ashtrays on the porch if you smoke.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- We are only a few minute walk to downtown Belfast with its shops galleries and working waterfront.Also, in the other direction The Belfast Town Park which is near the outer harbor is only a couple of minutes by car , 5 mins by bike. It has a great pool , tennis courts and a small public beach overlooking the bay.We are in the perfect location for all sorts of day trips up and down the coast and Down-East.
Rate Details (In US Dollars/Canadian/Eu)
$1750-$2250- Prime Season
$1500-1750- Off Season
$850-1500- Winter and early spring
Please inquire about special rates
Or For winter rental by the month
7% Maine Lodging Tax
Fractions of weeks and weekends are often possible
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2003
Why the Owner Chose Belfast
We bought and rebuilt this house with an eye to moving back to new England after many years on the West Coast.
The Unique Benefits of this House
You don't have to do anything at all but stare out at the water and breath the air.
Property Photos
- Top floor bedroom view - Belfast Waterfront Vacation Home
- Looking at our house from near the water - Belfast Waterfront Vacation Home
- Inside our house after entering - Belfast Waterfront Vacation Home
- Deck and beach
- Kitchen area and loft above
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We will be adding this season's comments soon- Guestbook Transcription 12 July 2008 – 17 July 2008 Few days spent in Belfast, Maine! House great. Water/beach access wonderful, views spectacular, and company even better! We’re off to New York then back home to Bangor, Northern Ireland! -Aly Harte, 44 Shaflesbury Rd., Bangor, N. Ireland. Had a wonderful time. Belfast is the cutest little town. Lots of R&R. Thoroughly enjoyed the house. View is wonderful. Not quite the Belfast of Northern Ireland, but we loved being here. Will definitely recommend to friends and family. Sheena, Ridge Road, Nashua NH. 26 July 2008 – 2 Ausgust 2008 Great house, great views… North to Acadia. South to Camden, Rockport, and Rockland. Two hour sail on the bay. Golfing, kayaking, shopping. Reading, relaxing, card games and five most appreciative flatlanders. -Phil, Marilyn, and Matt Boria Joanne Humph-Cuille, and Mike O’Neil. 9 August 2008 – 16 August 2008 We appreciated the new house, the view is great, Belfast is a nice place to live. We had a great week. -Martine, Claude, and Soleme Quebec, Canada 17 August 2008 – 24 August 2008 A beautiful, relaxing time was had by all! Thank you very much! The Talm Family, Concord, Mass, Dedham, Mass, and Dania Beach, Florida 20 September, 2008 – 27 September 2008 The view is unparalleled. We had beautiful sunrises this week and gorgeous weather. Your house provided the perfect venue for old friends vacationing in such a lovely state. -The Barrms—Myrtle Beach, SC -The Brinks—Georgia
Positive Rating
Dear Duncan and Naomi: The Boria Family had a wonderful vacation at your home in Maine. Your house was even better than advertised. The views of the Bay were stunning from every window - but especially from the top floor. We loved eating and relaxing on the deck. The beds were comfortable, and there were plenty of very nice bathrooms. We ate some meals at home - the kitchen was great - but also ate out a lot since we were on vacation. My sister rented two kayaks for the week, and your neighbor gave her some great advice on the best places for bird watching. We went to see the Belfast Maskers production of Carousel on Tuesday night. I ran into a friend I hadn't seen in 20 years (the last time we were in Maine). She and her husband are now retired, living in Belfast 4 months of the year and in North Carolina the rest of the time. So, thank you for giving us a great base to explore coastal Maine. Belfast was the perfect location, an interesting town with not too many tourists. Fondly, Marilyn Boria