Location: Eliot, Southern Coast, Maine, USA (1 Hour from Boston, Just Over the Bridge from Portsmouth, NH)
Accommodations: Water Front Home, 3 Bedrooms + Den, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8-9)
Quintessential Maine home featured as cover story in Accent Magazine (See Cover Photo). Very private situated on the Piscataqua River with access to the Atlantic Ocean. Dock and mooring provide use of kayaks, canoe, and excellent swimming. Lie in the hammock and enjoy stunning sunsets every afternoon. Home is located directly on the Piscataqua River, about five miles from Portsmouth, NH where the Piscataqua joins the ocean. Boats can go directly to the ocean and use of a mooring at the house is included. The river is tidal and makes for very good swimming (the water is generally 10 to 15 degrees warmer than at the ocean) with safe, gentle current anytime between half and full high tide. This part of the river is wide and wooded with few houses for a very private feel in completely natural surroundings. There is a tremendous amount of wildlife viewing directly from the house including bald eagle, red tail hawk, cormorant, fox, deer, wild turkey, and seal. Excellent fishing for Striped Sea Bass and Bluefish, directly in front of the house.
Home features 2 bedrooms and bath on the first floor and 2 bedrooms and bath on the second floor. Master suite includes French doors to balcony overlooking the water, master bath includes large spa tub. Kitchen/dining/family room with stone fireplace and French doors to deck and screened porch. Living room with grand piano and built in bookcases.
Kitchen offers 6 burner cook top, stainless refrigerator and walk in pantry. Property surrounded by gardens and many opportunities for quiet walks. Nearby Portsmouth and Portland offer tons of cultural events, restaurants and shopping.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Window units in 3 bedrooms.
- Washer (2)
- Dryer (2)
- Linens Provided: Beach Towels Provided
- Off Street Parking: Plenty of private parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Pool Table
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: Home is located directly on the Piscataqua River, about five miles from Portsmouth, NH where the Piscataqua joins the ocean. Kayaks can be paddled directly to the ocean from the house. The river is tidal makes for very good swimming when the tide is half to full high tide. This part of the river is wide and wooded with few houses for a very private feel in completely natural surroundings.
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Photograph on cover of Accent Magazine. Dock with kayaks and canoe. Hiking and biking. Near cultural center, Portsmouth, NH.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Other Activities
- Please email Dan for full list of activities and additional photos.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$1995-$2495/week, discounted rates for late fall and monthly.
Security Deposit $250.00. 50% Deposit to hold, balance 14 days prior.
Booking deposit is non refundable unless property can be re-booked.
$120 cleaning fee. Special arrangments must be made for pets.
No rentals for less than one week please.
THIS IS A NON SMOKING HOME.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1997
Dan is a professional, architectural photographer gone solar design/installation consultant. Holly is a Certified Financial Planner. In addition to Casa Isabel they own Rancho Sol y Mar on the Pacific Coast in a small Village called Mayto. They have additional VRBO listings located in Eliot Maine USA and one soon to be listed in Portsmouth, New Hampshire USA. When they are not traveling they are involved in promoting sustainable and alternative energy, hanging with friends and their five children.
Property Photos
- Amazing sunsets every day of your stay! - Eliot, ME Vacation Waterfront Home - Kayaks, Canoe & Catamaran; Wi-Fi
- Relax at the water's edge in this wonderful screened porch! - Eliot, ME Vacation Waterfront Home - Kayaks, Canoe & Catamaran; Wi-Fi
- Wake up in this incredible master suite and balconey overlooking the water! - Eliot, ME Vacation Waterfront Home - Kayaks, Canoe & Catamaran; Wi-Fi
- Luxuriate in this master bathroom and jacuzzi overlooking the water!
- Autumn view from the deck
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