Spectacular Oceanfront House - Deep Water Dock South Bristol, Maine Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 28318

Spectacular oceanfront house

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Location: South Bristol, Mid-Coast & Islands, Maine, USA (1 hour North of Portland) View Map

Accommodations:  Classic Maine House, 5 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 12)

This spectacular oceanfront house sits on two acres and overlooks peaceful McFarland’s Cove, Johns Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean. The location is beautiful and idyllic. It’s located in the heart of New England’s most picturesque region, mid-coast Maine, and includes all the essentials to delight the senses: the smell of fresh sea air, the sounds of the lobster boats hauling in their catch, the taste of fresh seafood and local produce, and the lovely sunrise and sunset views enjoyed from the large porch overlooking the bay. From spring flowers to fall foliage, the area is serene and peaceful.

The house itself is unique and classic. It has exposed wood throughout, pine floors, a nice open floor plan which combines the living and dining rooms, and a fireplace to gather around at night. Outside, a large porch with rocking chairs and a wicker seating area provides a perfect spot to soak in the stunning views. Other features include Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, picnic tables, and a private dock (perfect for swimming and fishing) and mooring. A spacious lawn in the front allows for fun and games.

Although the house is a classic Maine oceanfront cottage, everything is brand new including all the appliances, all the beds (high-end Serta hotel beds), the linens (300+ thread count), the down blankets, the TV (a 39” HD flat screen with DirecTV), the DVD player with a movie library, and a fully furnished chef’s kitchen. We also have high speed wireless internet access.

The house has five bedrooms and sleeps 12 comfortably (one king, three queens, and one large bedroom with four XL single beds).

Island Grocer, a gourmet shop/deli, is two minutes down the road so you never have to worry about getting your morning latte with the daily New York Times. Additionally, there are many great restaurants minutes away.

Local attractions include:
• Pemaquid Lighthouse – perhaps the most photographed lighthouse in the U.S.
• Boothbay Harbor – one of Maine’s most charming harbors with great shopping and restaurants
• Monhegan Island – a famous artist colony and long-time home of Andrew Wyeth
• Fort William Henry – A National Historic Landmark built in 1692

CONCIERGE service available. Please ask for details.

STRICTLY NON-SMOKING.

Relaxing and taking in the fabulous view of McFarland Cove

VRBO Bear stayed here - 10/21/2009 When the Bear, his family and friends arrived at this quaint cottage home in South Bristol, Maine, we were immediately charmed by its idyllic location. The cottage was nestled above McFarland’s Cove, a secluded and tranquil cove which led out to the Atlantic Ocean. Surrounded by gorgeous trees dappled in autumn colors and a view of the bay that was postcard-perfect, the cottage was a real hidden gem! The cove and its calm turquoise waters were absolutely perfect for canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and swimming. We truly enjoyed watching the local lobstermen coming in and out of the bay as they pulled up their catch of the day. If you’re lucky, you might even be able to flag down a boat for some fresh Maine lobster straight from the sea!

The cottage has a terrific deck overlooking the cove complete with plenty of comfy seating for relaxing and taking in the breathtaking views. We especially enjoyed watching the sunrise over the bay as there’s simply nothing as serene and as peaceful as an East Coast sunrise. The cottage’s interior was very cozy, with a great cabin feel and a warm fireplace to gather around with the family. The dining room boasted perfect bay views and was ideal for nightly dinner feasts as well as fun and games with family and friends. The rustic charm of the home included a fully stocked country kitchen and hotel grade beds… what more can a bear ask for?! The Bear had to pry himself from the luxuriousness of his bed to begin exploring Southern Maine.

We walked the leaf-strewn roads, explored the beautiful coves and frolicked in the leaves. We enjoyed the local fare of “lobsta”, “clam chowda”, steamed and fried clams. We stopped at a few wineries in the Maine area for tastings. Plus, we toured a few of the neighboring towns of Boothbay Harbor, Damariscotta, Camden, Rockland, and Pemaquid. Whether it’s autumn, winter, spring or summer, a scenic drive is best for photographing the area’s vivid landscape. There was so much beauty to be seen in Maine, you cannot take a bad photo of the region’s ponds, rivers and hidden coves.

Overall, we enjoyed the beauty and history of the Pemaquid Lighthouse, historical homes, shops, and harbors. Maine’s motto tells it all… “Maine, the way life is supposed to be!”

The VRBO Bear

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
  • Gas Fireplace
• Beds
  • King Bed
  • Queen Bed (3)
  • Twin/Single Bed (4) : XL twins
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV: DirecTV with HBO
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • Video Library: Assortment of adult and childrens movies
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: Brand new appliances with a full chef's kitchen!
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Catering Available
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio: Expansive water view from spacious porch. Have rocking chairs and wicker seating area. Also have a screened porch with dining table/chairs facing water.
  • Lanai: Porch is covered.
• View/Location
  • Beach View
  • Oceanfront: Stunning views of McFarland's Cove, Johns Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean
  • Ocean View
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • Broadband Internet
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Other Amenities
  • Spring water delivery, Firewood provided, and garbage removal included. Phone and high-speed wireless internet service included.
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
  • Kid Friendly
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Waterskiing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Miniature golf
  • Horseback Riding

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Weekly Rates.  Sleeps up to 12.  Rates based on 6 people - $100 per extra person.
April - May: $1,500 - $2,000
June - Sept: $2,000 - $3,500
Oct - Nov:   $1,500 - $2,000
$175 weekly cleaning/linen laundry fee per 6 people.
7% Maine Sales Tax Additional.
We are happy to accomodate your special requests. Please ask.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 10/19/09
  Positive Rating
  Judy Axel , Ocean View DE
  • My friends and I rented this "cottage" for two weeks in September. It was absolutely fabulous!!! Everything about it was just perfect. The views from the wonderful front porch were breathtaking! And they changed every day and evening. We were so comfortable in this home and the extra touches were much appreciated. Don and Emma were so nice and very accomodating. We even waved down a lobsterman right down on our dock and we bought fresh lobsters on the spot from him! It truly is the place you want to stay at if you are going to Maine. We can't wait to go back there!!! Tunney family, thanks for sharing your little piece of heaven in MA with five ladies from DE, IN and LA............
• 10/16/08
  Positive Rating
  The Ryans&Ellermans , NY,FL & AZ
  • What a lovely "Maine Cottage" experience!! The house was well furnished with charming furniture, wonderful bedding, and a well equiped kitchen. The views from the porch beckoned you to stay with your coffee or your wine. Easily assesable to Camden or Booth Bay Harbor for sightseeing/shopping(though you may choose just to stay on the porch reading a book)...
• 09/09/08
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  • What a wonderful vacation home. The incredible views and delightful combination of rustic refinement make this a great place to stay. We loved having coffee on the porch overlooking the cove. The house was furnished with everything needed and was located centrally to many vacation activities. The owner was professional, courteous and very easy to communicate with. We look forward to returning to this truly wonderful getaway. Thank you.
• 07/04/08
  Positive Rating
  Loh-Sze , Brookline, MA
  • We had a lovely family reunion and took full advantage of all the house and the area had to offer! The kids and grandparents had a lot of fun (and a lot of success!) fishing off the dock. We even flagged down some boats and purchased fresh lobsters for dinner. The house itself was lovely and perfect for our four families (including a 97 year old and a 1 year old, as well as 4 couples and 2 kids). Just a little more insulation/sound proofing would have made it perfect. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook. The porch and rocking chairs were great for reading and relaxing. The beds were so comfortable. Emma and Dan took great care of us and made us feel at home. We hope to come back in the future.

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