Location: Friendship, Mid-Coast & Islands, Maine, USA (Midway between Boothbay Harbor and Rockland)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Loft, 2 Baths (Sleeps 10)
Keywords: House
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Come and relax at a real Maine hideaway! The town of Friendship is between Boothbay Harbor and Rockland. Property is very secluded at the end of a dirt road on 1.5 acres with 100 feet of frontage on Johnson Cove. Johnson Cove is tidal -- 2 high tides and 2 low tides each day. Large dock and attached float provide easy access for boating and swimming at high tide (eight- to ten-feet deep at high tide, and warmer than the open ocean) and fun clamming at low tide. Lawn area on 3 sides of the house.
Built in 1993, this four-bedroom home has many amenities: contemporary furnishings, high speed wireless internet, river-rock fireplace in the living room, wraparound deck on main living level, upper deck off the master bedroom, and a short walk to the town market and hardware store.
Main level is great for entertaining and features an open kitchen and living/dining area which opens to large deck overlooking the cove, separate TV room, bedroom (double) and full bath (tub/shower).
Second floor includes open shared area, master bedroom (queen) featuring a skylight and access to the upper deck, second bedroom (queen), third bedroom with 2 singles and full bath (tub/shower). Loft has four singles and works great for kids (or smaller adults)!
The ground level has a laundry room, ping pong and foosball tables and allows indoor storage of your gear.
There is also lots of toys, puzzles, games, books, and more for everyone from infant/toddler to adult. Boat rentals available in town.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (4)
- Convertible Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : House is located on a tidal cove with about 5-6 hours a day of swimming/boating access.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance : Free long distance for the US and Canada only.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Canoeing, Board Games, Hanging Out
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May, June, September, October....... $1550/wk or $250/nt
July and August....... $1995/wk
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All rentals subject to 7% ME state sales tax and $100 cleaning fee.
Weekly rentals Saturday through Saturday -- arrive after 4pm, leave before 10am
2 nt minimum for nightly rentals. All other fees apply.
Deposit of 50% due with signed contract. Remaining amount plus $300 refundable
Damage deposit due 30 nts prior to stay.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2000
This property is jointly owned by two generations of our family. One family lives in Oregon and the other lives in Massachusetts.
Why the Owner Chose Friendship
We wanted to have a special place to congregate when the family got together for vacations on the east coast. While we would love to stay in this house all summer, we cannot be there all the time and so we make it available to other families looking for a special place to spend time together.
The Unique Benefits of this House
Staying in a house rather than a hotel makes it much easier for families to gather and spend time together. The house is in a quiet Maine town and we like to walk to the market, the harbor docks, or the school playground. We take day trips to go sightseeing or shopping but love to come home to our quiet house. Over the years we've stocked the house with everything that we like to do while there and make it available to our guests. You'll find a well-stocked kitchen, toys, games, books, movies, and more.
Property Photos
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- View of house from front lawn - Friendship, Maine
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- View from boat of dock and property - Friendship, Maine
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- Morning view from main deck at low tide - Friendship, Maine
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- Living room with rock fireplace
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- Kitchen counter with seating
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- Master bedroom, overlooking deck
Traveler Reviews (17)
Beautiful, Comfortable Family Friendly Waterfront Retreat
Guest: love2getawayFLL
(Fort Lauderdale, FL )
Date of Stay: 10/19/11
Review Submitted: 01/05/12
We stayed at the Seachimes property in Friendship, ME in mid-October 2011. It was a wonderful trip to Maine to see the leaves change and breath the cool, crisp air of fall. We have a 1 year old daughter who of course traveled with us. The home is very large and would be quite comfortable for a large family get together. It is nicely decorated and you can tell the family that owns it takes good care of the property and has made it a very comfortable home they have fortunately chosen to share. We only had three in our party, much of the property remained untouched. The view of the waterway is spectacular. The yard is large and allowed plenty of room for our little toddler to explore without the fear of impromptu swimming. The home is nicely appointed to include a pack n play, highchair, baby gate and other child proofing efforts already taken care of. There were even toys, games and books for all ages. There wasn’t anything we needed that was not available in the home. We were able to relax in comfort. We loved the location! We live in South Florida so we were very happy to drive a little further, down the dirt road to a nice, private getaway. We couldn’t be happier with our choice. We took day trips to Boothbay, Camden and Rockport and we were glad to drive the countryside and enjoy the scenery. After taking the day trips into the towns, it confirmed for us that we had made the right decision in selecting Seachimes and the small lobster town of Friendship over staying in one of the more populated areas. Staying here does require a little planning as you will want to shop for groceries and supplies before heading to Friendship. If you forget anything, there is a small store with the basics in Friendship. I hope we will be able to stay at Seachimes again in the future and bring some of our friends and family, perhaps in the spring or summer to really take advantage of all the home has to offer.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.
Great house to rent.
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/07/11
Review Submitted: 11/01/11
This house was absolutely wonderful! It has everything you need and the location is perfect. We rented it with another family and the kids were down by the dock the whole time. We kayaked and the kids even went swimming in the water. I highly recommend it to rent for a nice vacation. Very private too.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+.
Peace and Tranquility at its best!
Guest: Dan and Diane
(Natick, MA)
Date of Stay: 08/27/11
Review Submitted: 10/25/11
Our family stayed at Sea Chimes for 9 days at the end of August. It was a perfect fit for what we were looking for in a vacation. We will reaffirm previous comments of ample space, abundance of amenities, parking, a beautiful wrap around deck, spacious dock/access to the water. Like others, we took advantage of having lobster 6 out of 9 nights and having the use of 3 outdoor grills/cookers eliminated the need to spend time in the kitchen. The beds were extremely comfortable and the furnishings were "home like" not "rental" staged. We were pleasantly surprised with the number/availability of electrical outlets, both in the home and on the deck/dock. We spent the majority of our time on the dock and found the water temperature in the cove warmer than other areas. Having the tide chart available allowed us to plan our time on the water using the furnished canoe and our own kayak. With the exception of one day of sightseeing we were happy to stay right in Friendship were all of our needs were met.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+.
Totally recommend this place
Guest: Home A.
Date of Stay: 07/23/11
Review Submitted: 08/15/11
We had a wonderful stay in the Friendship house this July 2011. It was a refreshing break from the heat of the South where we live. The wrap-around deck and sliding doors were so great, and allowed the breeze and the ocean view to come "inside". Loved watching the tides, seeing the little crabs, walking in the squishy mud, and taking the canoe out at sunset. Our family group needs lots of bedrooms, and this house fit us perfectly. Everyone had their own place. The kids loved the loft, and the adults even climbed up to check it out. We played board games at night, but spent most of the day enjoying the property or the surrounding area. It was peaceful and beautiful. We walked up to Wallace's Market and to the cemetery one night - very interesting! Drove down to the village pier and found lots of sea glass underneath while the tide was out. Totally recommend this place. Well maintained and well worth the drive!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.
Secluded and relaxing. Outside deck excellent.
Guest: rick b.
Date of Stay: 07/16/11
Review Submitted: 08/11/11
Interesting house with all the things you need to feel at home yet know you are away. Very secluded and has a great deck attached plus a big floating deck to sit and relax or go fishing for crabs, shrimp etc. Did miss sound of crashing waves. But enjoyed canoeing. Excellent for kyakers. Local residents are very friendly and the lobsters were great.
Recommended for:Families with young children, age 55+.
Group from Georgia-Awesome Rental
Guest: Melinda J.
Date of Stay: 07/02/11
Review Submitted: 08/02/11
Wow what a great home to spend vacation. We came to Maine for a family reunion and rented this house. There was 9 of us and we could have slept more, the loft was not even used. Could not bellieve our eyes when I saw the place, pictures do not do it justice. One brother and his wife went out in the canoe had a great time. I think at least once a day someone went to Wallace Market to pick up something and they always had it. The house had everything you would need. And the view was awesome with a great dock over the water. Also I can not leave out saying something about the hammock, it was fantastic. When we return to Maine we will surely rent this house again. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us.
Recommended for:Pet owners, girls getaway, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+.
Maine At It's Best
Guest: Carol + Dave
(Wrentham, MA USA)
Date of Stay: 09/04/10
Review Submitted: 12/12/10
If you want the perfect home base for a Maine seacoast vacation, look no further. Sea Chimes is a beautiful house in a secluded location right on an ocean inlet, yet you’re really close to Friendship village center and the local lobster docks. We mention the lobster docks because we went right to the lobstermen and bought fresh, just caught lobsters from them on four of the seven days we were there. The great part about this is that Sea Chimes is equipped with an outdoor cooker and huge pot that we boiled the lobster in. Oh man, that was good! Sea Chimes is also nicely equipped with all the kitchen gadgets and most of the spices and herbs you’ll need for cooking. The also are very nicely equipped with pots, pans, utensils, glassware, coffee cups and the like. I don’t recall any vacation house that I have rented being so completely equipped. The home and yard are so nice that you may not feel like venturing out, but this is a perfect central location to visit some of the most beautiful and interesting places, not only in Maine, but in the United States. It was just my wife and I on this trip, but we want to come back with friends and family. I’m sure Sea Chimes could comfortably handle 8 to 10 people. Sea Chimes, in a word is “awesome”.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+.
Perfect vacation
Guest: Connie
(Winslow, ME)
Date of Stay: 08/14/10
Review Submitted: 10/27/10
Sea Chimes is private, peaceful and beautiful. This lovely home allowed five couples do what they wanted to do and still not intrude on anyone else's space. Views from the deck, dock and grounds are priceless. There was always someone either on the deck or outside sipping coffee or wine and enjoying the beautiful view. Since the grounds are spacious, It was not unusual for one of us to seek solitude with a book on the dock, or in the hammock, lawn chair or somewhere on the deck. We especially enjoyed our cocktail hour at the large table on the deck with plenty of seating for all. Seating in the living room, dining room and TV room is very comfortable. The dining table provides plenty of room for meals as well as for games and we were happy to be able to use our laptops where ever and whenever we wanted. The kitchen allowed five cooks to work quite well, with all the gadgets and items we could possibly need and more besides. We picked sweet blackberries from the bushes behind the house and made a blackberry and peach crisp. We had delicious lobsters twice while we were there making good use of the large pot and gas burner provided. We enjoyed walking from the house to town and poking around in the shops, and when the tide was in the kayaks went out. Kudos to Peggy MacDonald and her family for making Sea Chimes available.
Recommended for:Pet owners, girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, age 55+.
Maine Hideaway
Guest: Jeff
(Erie, Pa.)
Date of Stay: 08/21/10
Review Submitted: 09/15/10
We have rented various properties up and down the coast of Maine for the past six years. This was by far the nicest home we have had the priviledge of staying in. While it is on an inlet, rather than on the ocean, it is still a beautiful setting. The week we were there, the leaves were starting to change, and the summer weather was on the way out. We enjoyed the fireplace one rainy day as we played games and hung around the house. Lobster and seafood stores are everywhere. Camden and Rockland are nearby, and worth the drive. The restuarants are all very good, and there was not a chain rest. to be seen. Wonderful!!!
Recommended for:Pet owners, girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, age 55+.
Beautiful setting
Guest: Terry
(Athens,Pa)
Date of Stay: 07/17/10
Review Submitted: 07/27/10
What a wonderful home! Spacious, clean, and extremely comfortable. We slept 10 ppl very comfortably. Plenty of games and movies to keep everyone occupied. Well equipped kitchen with everything you could need. The views are beautiful. We clammed when the tide was low, kayaked and canoed when high, and swam off the docks. We spotted a fox off the dock one night, and the kids had a horseshoe crab for a pet one day. Friendship is a friendly little town with not much more than a village grocery (with great ice cream- try the tiramisu!), a couple shops, and a kayak rental, and the wharf. Lobsters are just $4.00 each off the docks, and we hiked down every day to get ours. It is just 30 minutes to Pemaquid Lighthouse, beach, and the Fort, an hour to Boothbay Harbor, and 2 hrs to Popham State Park- (well worth the day trip!! Gorgeous beach!!) We loved the place, and hope to return next summer.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+.
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