Location: Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor Area, Mid-Coast & Islands, Maine, USA (60 Miles from Portland International Jetport (Pwm))
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)
Paradise Cottage is set in gardens with Linekin Bay in its front yard and woods in the back. We are just three miles from quaint Boothbay Harbor, yet our unique pastoral location makes us feel sequestered from the bustle of town life. When you stay at Paradise Cottage you can relax and enjoy the ebb and flow of the tides, sunrise and sunset, and the harmony of wild life teeming around you. The twittering of birds and sloshing of waves are your surround sound. If you open your eyes early enough you can watch the lobster boats slip out in the morning. Occasionally a sailboat will pass within view. If the evening is still, you can listen for the distant tune of fog horns. March is for owls calling at night. April evenings are joyous with the return of laughing gulls and peepers singing from the pond. Yet live theater, antique shops, gourmet restaurants, boat excursions and art studios are at your fingertips in addition to fishing, kayaking, and hiking.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Stove: This is a classic green enameled Franklin stove.
- Beds
- Queen Bed: This is in the middle bedroom with large windows onto the bay on the front and the woods behind.
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : These beds can be put together with advance notice to form a king size. The front windows look onto Linekin Bay, and the rear one to the trees.
- Convertible Bed: This is a hide-a-bed sofa in the livingroom.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Private Hot Tub: It is a 2 - 3 person tub on the porch.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: The kitchen is fully equipped with dishwasher, microwave, electric stove, pots and pans, dishes, utensils, spices, and of course a lobster pot.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: A boat sized gas grill is on the porch by the dining table.
- Deck/Patio: The deck wraps around two sides of the building.
- View/Location
- Ocean View: Paradise Cottage looks out over the bay and cove. The beach is just below and affords a sheltered place to swim where the water warms as the tide comes in over the sun-drenched pebbles.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- Other Amenities
- Paradise Cottage is set in a perennial garden that changes weekly. Walk through the garden to the water.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: Because the house is fully carpeted, we do not accept pets.
- Kid Friendly: Children will enjoy exploring on the beach to discover the varied creatures that abound along the shore in Mid-Coast Maine. A visit to the Maine State Aquarium in Boothbay Harbor in summer greatly aids in this adventure.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Cross Country Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Other Activities
- Ice skating and hockey are available in winter, and we have an excellent YMCA. In summer the area abounds with ocean related activities; boating excursions, charter fishing, sailing, whale watching, surf watching, lighthouse tours, art gallery hoping, and of course there are many gourmet restaurants with plenty of seafood!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer: Jun 26-Sep 10,2010, 2 ppl $1390/wk, 3-5 ppl $1590/wk.
Fall: Sep 11-Oct 30 & Thanksgiv wk, 2 ppl $990wk,$170/nt; $30/nt ea add person
3 NIGHT MINIMUM.
Winter: Oct 31,2009-May 22,2010 2ppl $890/wk, $145/nt; 2 NIGHT MIMIMUM.
$30/NT ea add person; 10% discount for 2 consecutive weeks.
$600/mo + utilities, Dec thru Feb,$800/mo Apr-May w. additional $2000 deposit.
Spring: May 22-June 25,2010, 2ppl $990/wk,$170/nt,$30/nt ea add person.
3 NIGHT MINIMUM. Bring your own linens or rent ours $50/stay or $25 for 2 ppl.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1997
When I purchased the family property in 1997, it needed a complete overhaul. I alternated spending a month in Colorado and a month in Boothbay while Paradise Cottage (my Grandmother's summer house) was winterized and expanded, and Seanook (the vacation cottage of my childhood) was practically torn down and rebuilt. The early March morning after I arrived the final time to stay, I met Ron, who was working for my contractor on Seanook. Since then we have done all the work around the place ourselves. The following winter we built a scale model of our future shop/studio on the diningroom table and broke ground in August 2000.
Why the Owner Chose Boothbay
Seanook was purchased by my mother, a native Mainer, in 1947. At the time it was nothing more than a tiny three month bungalow, but I loved the spot and everything about it as a child. It was my life-long dream to return here to live. Ron and I stay on the property year-round. Every season is our favorite! We are forever changing and improving wherever we can. In everything we do we try to maintain some of the rustic seaside character of the place.
The Unique Benefits of this House
To wake up every morning to the sounds of the ocean is a heavenly way to start a day; seagulls squawking, waves sloshing against rocks, wind swishing around corners or through an open window. The ever-changing moods of the bay are a constant no matter what we might be doing. It is so easy to be connected to the ebb and flow of nature that maintains the joy and wonder of life. We especially enjoy sharing that with family and friends old and new.
I try to imbue my realistic oil paintings of the locale with those feelings, while Ron uses his talents to restore and build furniture old and new.
Property Photos
- Paradise Cottage in Summer - Boothbay House Rental near Boothbay Harbor
- Dining room, shows eating area on the porch also - Boothbay House Rental near Boothbay Harbor
- The hide-a-bed sofa in the living room - Boothbay House Rental near Boothbay Harbor
- The middle bedroom
- Paradise Cottage and the hot tub in the garden overlooking Linekin Bay
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