Location: South Bristol, Mid-Coast & Islands, Maine, USA (1.25 Hours from Portland, 12 Miles Below Damariscotta,)
Accommodations: Lobsterman's House, 2 Bedrooms + Bunk Area, 1 Bath (Sleeps 6)
This is a modest house that once was a a stable, the village fire house and since 1939, a fisherman's residence. Two bedrooms upstairs, kitchen and living room on the first floor and newly renovated ground level family/play room with elevated bunk area.
It is located just on to Rutherford Island, up a bit from the Swing Bridge on the left, facing into the Gut. The house has spectacular water views from 3 sides, with the sunrise over the Gut and sunset over the Damariscotta River. The land drops quickly to the pier, causing dramatic height and views in the kitchen and master bedroom. All the rooms (including the bathroom) have ocean views.
The Gut is in the village of South Bristol with shops, grocery stores, lobster pounds and 2 full service boat yards. Damariscotta is a 15 minute drive back up the river. Pemaquid sandy beaches are 15 minutes away. Hideaway beaches on Rutherford are close by.
This is a kayackers dream house. Christmas Cove is 2 miles on the south end of the island. Bring your big boat, moorings are available. A 36x40' pier is 35' from the back door. This pier is located in the lee of most all summer breezes and gets hot during the daytime. We have a 14' wood Blue Jay sloop and two 12' kayaks that can be arranged to be used.
There is plenty of activity during the day and it quiets down very nicely in the evening. Local long hikes and short ones right from the house. Eagles, osprey, heron, starfish, crabs, little lobsters, seals, all kinds of gulls, traditional wood pleasure and work boats all to be seen daily without moving from the pier.
This is a cozy house, perfect for a couple and a few kids or 2 couples.
Rental price recently reduced.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- Video Game Console: Wii with a variety of software
- Video Games
- CD Player
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator: Free ice is available at the ice house down the road where it is cut from the pond in the winter and stored traditionally
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Oceanfront
- Communications
- Cell Phone: Bring your own. There is decent reception on all services.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- 36'x40' pier 35' from back door of the house. Moorings available in one of the better protected harbors in Maine. Lobster pounds within rowing distance. Have lobsters delivered to the pier. Swell neighbors. Water views from every side of the house.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Sightseeing
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Except Aug .. $1000/week
Aug ......... $1250/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Dusk on the pier, practically no bugs to bother - South Bristol Vacation House near Beaches
- swimmable cool water off the pier - South Bristol Vacation House near Beaches
- Modest front of house - South Bristol Vacation House near Beaches
- Spectacular rear with blue jay, pier and house right of center
- From the pier, kayaking in the Gut with lobster co-op in the background
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #216215
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