Location: South Bristol, Mid-Coast & Islands, Maine, USA (1.25 Hours from Portland, 12 Miles Below Damariscotta,)
Accommodations: Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Bunk Area, 1 Bath (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: Waterfront Cottage
This is a modest house that once was a a stable, the village fire house and since 1939, a 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 from 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 with a gangway and float. 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, a 1926 18" Old Town canoe and two 12' kayaks that can be arranged to be used.
There is plenty of activity during the day in and out of the nearby swing bridge and it quiets down very nicely in the evening. Local long hikes and short ones right from the house. Eagles, osprey, loons, 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. 10' of tidal range, moving in and out every 12 hours.
This is a cozy house, perfect for a couple and a few kids or 2 couples. Plenty of interior photos upon request.
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
- Stereo System
- 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 : 36X40' pier with attached gangway and float.
- View/Location
- Oceanfront : Full access to the ocean from private pier. 40' from back door
- Ocean View : Ocean view from every room.
- 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
- Golf
- Tennis
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
July & Sept. .. $1000/week
Aug ......... $1250/week
Other months $800/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 0108
I've been a small wood sailboat enthusiast and restorer since I was a child. Residential choises have been made principally on the town's harbor. 20 years in Marblehead, 20 years on Mount Desert Island, near 20 years in Portland and maybe the next 20 in S. Bristol. Lisa and I just got real lucky with this sweet little house, with never an idea we could not only own a waterfront place but located most likely in one of the prettiest places in the world. We are likely to end up in S. Bristol year-round in a few years. Until then, we could use the extra income while we easliy share this place.
Why the Owner Chose South Bristol
The Gut, South Bristol is the finest and one of most protected harbors on the east coast. Our wood boat is moored in the Gut year round 50' off the pier. Working up from the boat, we have a float and gangway attached to a 30 X 40' pier. 40' up from the pier is the house that overlooks the Gut from 3 floors. The house is a comfortable residence that is manageable, comfortable and affordable. Our 12 year old daughter and her friends get to play around the house, pier, boats and the Island like few other kids get to.
The Unique Benefits of this Cottage
Pretty well described in the house profile. I will guarantee you won't be disappointed.
Property Photos
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- Dusk on the pier, practically no bugs to bother - South Bristol Vacation House near Beaches
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- swimmable cool water off the pier - South Bristol Vacation House near Beaches
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- Modest front of house - South Bristol Vacation House near Beaches
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- Spectacular rear with blue jay, pier and house right of center
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- From the pier, kayaking in the Gut with lobster co-op in the background
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