Location: Ogunquit, Southern Coast, Maine, USA
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths (Sleeps 10-12)
The Island House is located in a small gated community at the very end of quaint Perkins Cove.
Originally built in 1850, this 5 bedroom, 5 bath, historic property is surrounded by award winning gardens, and was totally rebuilt in 2003 to include modern luxuries and amenities and has hardwood floor throughout.
Every room in the house has picturesque ocean views, as well as garden and harbor views! The house welcomes guests in a generous foyer that leads to the spacious (14 x 37) living room, surrounded by magnificent windows and farmers’ porches that fill it with light.
The cottage style furniture is placed around the remote controlled gas-fired fireplace and comfortably seats ten people. Next to the living room is the dining/kitchen area, also surrounded by windows and porches (with direct access to the hot tub), which encompasses a space of 14 feet by 44 feet.
The dining room table is prepared for big or small groups and expands from six to twelve people.
The Island House is adjacent to Perkins Cove boutique shopping, art galleries and local cuisine restaurants, and to the Marginal Way which borders the ocean and takes you to Ogunquit Town Beach.
More restaurants and shopping within walking distance. Easy drive to Outlet shopping in Kittery, ME! Also a short walk across the drawbridge to the Ogunquit Art Museum, a short ride to The Ogunquit Theatre.
Walk or take the trolley to the Ogunquit Beach! Kayaking - nearby. Surfing - available. Fishing- Charters Available. Sailing - Charters Available.
Relaxing-Sitting on the porch with a book or a glass of wine, looking out at the ocean and the magnificent sunsets, while listening to the sound waves. Sleeping-the intensity of the Ocean, waves crashing, releasing an abundance of pure clean air- induces the best sleep your can ever imagine.
Cooking and entertaining: enjoy the gourmet kitchen or the large Wolf gas grill to make fantastic meals for your family and friends. Lobsters available at the local pier. Enjoy your stay, rest and relax!!
There are golf courses open to the public just a few miles from the Island House. Also the Par 3 at Merriland Farms. Eat fresh blueberries between holes. Great fun for the family. Kids love out performing their parents.
The Island has been highlighted recently in the 'COASTAL MAGAZINE', December issue 2007. 'All I want for Christmas. It had also been chosen for the front cover for a Christmas edition for the 'L.L. Bean Catalog'.
Featured in the 'Classic Country Inns of America' by Peter Andrews and photographed by Lilo Raymond (The Knapp Press Los Angeles and Holt, Rinehart and Winston New York.) Also featured in 'The Cove' by Carrie Boyd, etc., A 'Pictorial History of Ogunquit' by Charles & Dorothy Seaman, 'Ogunuit By The Sea', compiled by John D. Bardwell, 'Having a Grand Time' by y Paula H. Kocher, 'A Centriy of Color' by Louise Traggard, etc.
The Island House has been an inspiration and focal point for artist for the past one hundred years. Artist such as Charles Woodbury, Edward Hopper, Clarence K. Chatterton. Robert Laurant, John Laurant, John Singer Sargent, Elizabeth Rockwell, Jonathan Borofsky, Frances Borofsky, Geroge Carpenter, Ruth Seegers just to name a few. Chatter's 'Road to Ogunuit' a oil on Masonite is featured in The Portland Art Museum.
The kitchen is appointed with two side-by-side Sub Zero refrigerators, two sinks-one stainless steel the other a custom made Ceramic Farmers sink, two dishwashers (Bosch & Fischer Pakel), a Wolf double convection oven, a five burner Thermador gas cook top, compactor, and is furnished with dishes, pots and pans and plenty of gourmet cooking equipment.
In addition, there is a large six-burner WOLF gas grill on the deck. Adjoining the kitchen is the 5th bedroom/family room which leads to the private porch with the hot tub. A full bath, with washer and dryer, allow for a luxurious lifestyle downstairs.
Going up the stairs are the other four bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom and unobstructed views of the ocean. Bedrooms have high arched ceilings with ceiling fans, private bathrooms, cable television, and cable & wireless Internet access.
Two out of the four bedrooms have their own private decks. The luxurious master bedroom sports it own private deck facing the open ocean. The master bath with custom made tile, includes a large Jacuzzi tub, 5' x 5' walk-in steam shower, washer/dryer, double sink vanity.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Private Hot Tub
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Beach View
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jun 01 2009-Sep 07 2009 .. $9,800/week .. $18,900/2 weeks .. $35,000/month
Sep 08 2009-Nov 30 2009 .. $7,500/week .. $13,500/2 weeks .. $25,000/month
Dec 01 2009-Mar 31 2010 .. $5,000/week .. $ 7,500/2 weeks .. $14,000/month
Cleaning Fee - $150
Deposits - 50% deposit required with reservation-bal (Summer rentals)due Jun 1
1 week minimum rentals
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- Island House Front View - Ogunquit, ME House with Ocean View, Private Hot Tub, Master Jacuzzi Tub close to Restaurants
- Porch View to Ocean - Ogunquit, ME House with Ocean View, Private Hot Tub, Master Jacuzzi Tub close to Restaurants
- Living Room view toward the Harbor Channel - Ogunquit, ME House with Ocean View, Private Hot Tub, Master Jacuzzi Tub close to Restaurants
- Kitchen
- Master Bedroom and view to Ocean
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #249360
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